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Hidden gems: restaurants in Salt Lake City
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Salt Lake City. Ratings are based from 1120 places in Salt Lake City
Red Iguana
736 W North Temple 84116-3352
"The sign on the building says it all! “The Killer Mexican Food†has never been a truer statement! The food is amazing! The staff is friendly! The restaurant is cozy and and comfortable, it’s not..."
Ruth's Diner
4160 E Emigration Canyon Rd 84108-1764
"This place is just amazing! I love the ambiance of this place! They do get busy so be prepared to wait a little, but don't worry they offer free fresh hot coffee while waiting and in the back they hav..."
Log Haven
6451 E Millcreek Canyon Rd 84109-3814
"Log haven is a beautiful place to go for dinner especially on valentines day where they give your special someone a rose. The drive to log haven is long but very nice and so amazing once you get there..."
Porcupine Pub & Grille
3698 E Fort Union Blvd 84121-4550
"Decent British fare at reasonable prices for this area. We ate here during the intermission for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Lots of people on the lower level watching football matches."
The Coffee Shop at Little America Hotel
500 S Main St 84101-2405
"This may well be a Hidden Gem with The Travelers. But the locals absolutely love this fantastic place. There halibut and prime rib are to die for. All my kids love the turkey dinner. All food items ar..."
Roberts Restaurant & Deli
145 N Wright Brothers Dr 84116-2838
"This is an excellent place for a lovely quiet evening for dinner. The atmosphere was warm and pleasant with soft background music. Tables well placed and not on top of each other as in some resturant..."
Rodizio Grill - Salt Lake City
600 South 700 East 2nd Floor 84102
"Delicious Brazilian food! This is a great restaurant with great food and very excellent service. The establishment is quite clean, proper, and all-around nice. Highly recommend."
Siegfried's Deli
20 W 200 S 84101-1603
"Siegfried's is one of my favorite lunch places in Salt Lake. Everything I have tried is delicious, but my all time favorite is the corned beef Rubin. It is absolutely delicious! Have that with a side..."
Lone Star Taqueria
2265 E Fort Union Blvd 84121-3140
"Born and raised in Texas. Just moved to Utah 2 months ago. This is the closest to Tex-Mex I've had since I've been here. Burritos are as big as your head, great environment and Vibe with quick serv..."
Penny Ann's Cafe
1810 S Main St 84115-2041
"Brunch with your best friend is a mandatory event when you both are off for Christmas break so naturally we went to Penny Ann's. Their pancakes are lovely and their Eggs Benedict is high on my list of..."
Zest Kitchen & Bar
275 S 200 W 84101-1843
"Delicious food and very nice staff. Thank you for such a great recommendation! (Vegetable sandwich with avocado and Chipotle sauce on sourdough)."
Sawadee Thai Restaurant
754 E South Temple 84102-1218
"Most satisfying lunch I’ve ever had! The lunch special let’s you pick two types of courses, served with rice. The service was incredibly attentive and friendly. I would highly recommend this place..."
Spitz - Home of the Doner Kebab
35 E Broadway 84111-2201
"Originally was going to do a bad review. But Nick from Spitz went above and beyond. The food here is just amazing. So I made an order from my favorite place. There was a mistake with my order not gett..."
Eggs in the City
1675 E 1300 S 84105-1749
"Super good brunch. They were way busy but still were able to get us in pretty quick. The service was good and the food came out quickly. I got the California Steak burrito and it had tons of flavor an..."
Sapa Sushi Bar & Asian Grill
722 S State St 84111-3822
"Best shooters in the state in my opinion! Great service & great sushi; always a favorite of mine and close friends. Wonderful atmosphere and comparable prices, would definitely recommend for special o..."
La-Cai Noodle House
961 S State St 84111-4218
"Great food! Had the lemongrass chicken and rice and it was really good! Spicy-ish and flavorful. Chicken had a curry seasoning. It was a *little* dry but not by much. The veg and tofu noodles were rea..."
Rio Grande Cafe
270 S Rio Grande St 84101-1104
"Lunchtime service was quick and very friendly. More than one employee kept asking how everything was. The food was well done at an ok price. The location was a convenient walk for me. With changes to..."
Toasters
151 W 200 S 84101-1401
"I’ve had sandwiches from everywhere but this place beats them all! I have finally found the best sandwich shop and the service is so amazing. The coffee is really good as well and you can tell every..."
Sweet Lake Biscuits and Limeade
54 W 1700 S 84115-1962
"This place has some awesome things on the menu to order, and the staff was attentive, helpful, and quick. The food was delicious, and everyone in my group thoroughly enjoyed what we got. The menu was..."
Michaelangelo's On Main
132 S Main St 84101-1602
"Fantastic food topped with unbeatable service!!!"