Utah is home to world-class cuisine choices guaranteed to be big winners. From burgers to sushi, and tapas to elk, Utah's culinary scene is something to be savored!
RED IGUANA 736 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (801) 322-1489 Hours: (Mon-Thurs) 11 am-10 pm; (Fri) 11 am-11 pm; (Sat) 10 am-11 pm; (Sun) 10 am-9 pm Known around town as the king of the mole, the Red Iguana is the place to go for pre Hispanic Mexican food. The flavors are surprising and often unexpected, but always delicious. Founded in 1985 by the Cardenas family, their specialty is the mole, a traditional sauce made with a variety of ingredients. The Red Iguana’s signature mole, mole poblano, is a rich blend of peanuts, walnuts, almonds, chocolate, and spices. If you are looking for more traditional Mexican fair, don’t worry. Red Iguana also offers items such as, chili verde with tender pork and a tomatillo sauce; carne asada a la tampiqueña; spicy enchiladas and fajitas with your choice of steak, chicken, shrimp or vegetables.
Estimate cost per person for dinner = $18-$11
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Open, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Open, Thanksgiving-Open, Christmas Eve-Open, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Open
RODIZIO GRILL 600 S. 700 E. Trolley Square, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (801) 220-0500 Hours: Lunch (Mon-Sat) 11 am-4 pm; Dinner (Mon-Thurs) 4 pm-10 pm; (Fri-Sat) 4 pm-11pm; (Sun) 11 am-10 pm Located in Historic Trolley Square, Rodizio Grill is a can’t miss experience. The very best Brazil has to offer is slow roasted and served up daily on large skewers and carved right at your table. Waiters in traditional Brazilian garb frequent the dining room carrying large cuts of meat, which they will skillfully carve onto your plate at your request. And with over a dozen different meats to choose from, you are certain to leave satisfied. The cost of dinner also includes the salad bar. Also not to be missed is the glazed, grilled pineapple and Rodizio’s assortment of desserts.
Estimate cost per person for dinner = $18 (lunch) -$26 (dinner)
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Open, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Open, Thanksgiving-Open, Christmas Eve-Open, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Open
ZOOM 660 Main St, Park City, UT 84060 (435) 649-9108 Hours: (Daily) 11:30 am-2:30 pm; (Daily) 5 pm-close, 9 pm, 9:30 pm, or 10 pm depending on business levels in Spring – Fall; Closed April 29-May 11 2007 for patio renovation Though you will have to hop on the freeway to get to Park City, Zoom is well worth the drive. Zoom is American cuisine at its finest. Diverse with regional influences, Zoom features a seasonal menu, but staples include a scrumptious smoked salmon flapjack with lemon dill crème, applewood grilled New York steak, saffron scented creamy risotto, and buffalo osso buco among other tempting dishes. Don’t forget to save room for dessert which often features fresh fruit and homemade ice creams. While in Park City, be sure to stroll along Main Street visiting the many unique boutiques and shops that give Main Street is nationwide acclaim.
Estimate cost per person for dinner = $20 - $32
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Open, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Open, Thanksgiving-Open for dinner only, Christmas Eve-Open, Christmas Day-Open for dinner only, New Years Eve-Open
METROPOLITAN 173 West Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (801) FOIE-GRAS (364-3472) Hours: (Mon-Sat) 6 pm Metropolitan opened in 1995 to rave reviews and critical acclaim. Principal Karen Olson’s attention to detail creates a truly one of a kind dining experience. Each plate is a work of art meant to be savored in the Metropolitan’s modernist dining area. If you plan to enjoy the many courses offered, come prepared to make some difficult choices. Gazing over the menu, you will notice culinary delights such as soft shell crab salad with avocado and tomato gelée; foie gras, strawberry and balsamic shortcake and muscovy duck with almond frangipane, roasted plum and red Muscat. Known as one of the most up-scale restaurants in Salt Lake City; plan on making reservations and finding a sitter for the kids.
Estimate cost per person for dinner = $22 - $42
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Closed, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Open, Thanksgiving-Open, Christmas Eve-Closed Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Open
TUSCANY 2832 East 6200 South, Holladay, UT 84121 (801) 277-9919 Hours: (Tues-Fri) 11:30 am-2:30 pm/from 5 pm; (Sat & Sun) from 5 pm; (Sun) 10 am-2 pm Focusing on Northern Italian cuisine, Tuscany is perfect for a business lunch or an elegant dinner for two. Try the double-cut pork chop or pesto-crusted salmon for an entrée. Mussels or hearth breads are excellent starters and no dinner is complete without at least a sampling of the 7'4" Chocolate Cake named after former NBA star and co-owner Mark Eaton. In addition to the 350 wine selections available on the regular menu, Tuscany also has one of the few cigar bars in the city.
Estimated cost per person for dinner = $35 - $45
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Closed, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Open, Thanksgiving-Open, Christmas Eve-Open, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Open
MARTINE 22 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (801) 363-9328 Hours: (Tues-Fri) 6 pm-10 pm; (Sat) 6 pm-11 pm; (Mon & Sun) Closed Chef Tom Grant has done an excellent job of introducing tapas to Utah. Ranging from Spanish to French to Northern African, the tapas menu completely changes every three weeks. If a more filling meal is what you're craving, try the seared lamb tenderloin with vanilla bean au jus, or the almond-crusted sea scallops. The European standard bar offers a full selection of aperitifs and dessert wines, and even if you're not imbibing, take a peak at the bank vault turned wine cellar.
Estimated cost per person for dinner = $25 - $35
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Closed, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Closed, Thanksgiving-Closed, Christmas Eve-Closed, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Open
RED ROCK BREWING CO. 254 South 200 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (801) 521-7446 Hours: (Sun-Thur) 11 am-11 pm; (Fri & Sat) 11 am-12 am Chosen as the National Brew Pub of 2000, Red Rock is one of the most happening places in Salt Lake. Ten freshly brewed beers (five staples and five seasonal) are always on tap as well as brewed-on-site cream soda, root beer, and orange soda. Enjoy a salad, burger, pasta, or wood-fired pizza from the imported Italian pizza oven while watching a game on TV or just chatting with friends.
Estimated cost per person for dinner = $15 - $25
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Open, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Open, Thanksgiving-Open, Christmas Eve-Open, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Open
BAMBARA 202 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (801) 363-5454 Hours: (Mon-Thur) 11:30 am-2:30 pm/5 pm-10 pm; (Fri) 11:30 am-2:30 pm/5 pm-11 pm; (Sat) 5 pm-11 pm; (Sun) 5 pm-9 pm New American cuisine is the speciality of Bambara, located in the Hotel Monaco. The Argentinean beef tenderloin with a bleu cheese crust and Merlot reduction sauce, grilled Scottish salmon, or lacquered breast of free-range chicken with a balsamic soy glaze are some of the top choices, but the menu changes daily so there is always something new to try. Leave room for the sampler of California cheeses or the tropical meringue tart.
Estimated cost per person for dinner = $35 - $45
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Closed, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Open, Thanksgiving-Closed, Christmas Eve-Closed, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Open
CAFFE MOLISE 55 West 100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (801) 364-8833 Hours: (Mon-Fri) 11:30 am-2 pm/5:30 pm-9 pm; (Sat) 5:30 pm-10 pm Caffe Molise could still be considered one of Salt Lake City's best-kept secrets. Owner Shelly DeProto is credited with one of the top-rated lasagnas in the state, and the crab ravioli and made-from-scratch tiramisu round out a menu of Italian favorites. Two appetizer specials are offered each night. During the summer months, the patio is open and seating capacity is nearly doubled.
Estimated cost per person for dinner = $20 - $30
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Closed, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Closed, Thanksgiving-Closed, Christmas Eve-Open, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Open
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