American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Salt Lake City

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Merrilee Jones

Annika Ehrich

Austin Loertscher

Pretty Bird

91/100 (2787 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"This is indeed the sort of place you’ll tell your friends about the next day. Small, unique, contemporary enough to be admired and familiar enough..."

Robert Walgamott

"Just looking for a quick lunch and found this place through Yelp. WOW what a gem. I went with the sandwich at a medium heat and it was everything..."

Mike Weddick

"Not sure if the staff is being held as hostages or if they are payed well, but they were beyond friendly!!! The MEDIUM spice Fried Chicken Sandwich..."

Ernesto F Lopez

"Sometimes you have to try something two (or more) times to make sure it legitimately was the same tasty magic as the first time. It has been 13 days..."

Jessica Richardson

"Speaking as a recent Nashville transplant, this place has some of the best hot chicken I've ever tried. Tenderness and juiciness is unmatched. The..."

Elliot Lombardo

"Best fried chicken sandwich I’ve ever had in my mouth. The line was long, but after eating it, it’s well worth any wait. The menu is super..."

Shane Guymon

"No words... I never eat fried chicken, but this is absolutely amazing. Worth the stand in line! When I’m back again from Southern California, I..."

Lori Beckman Koehn

"we just flew in from Texas - and got on yelp to find something to eat - found this and it looked good so we had to try it! O M G. best fried chicken..."

Michelle Woodard

"Had the sandwich, mild style. The 15-minute wait and close-quarters was worth the wait. Can't wait to go again. I don't ever post food reviews ... it..."

Shawn D. Bills

"Can’t get this enough! Such high quality ingredients with amazing flavors! Hands down the best sandwich in Salt Lake City,..."

Andrew Jones

"Delicious. One of, if not the best, chicken sandwiches I've had in my life. Not unreasonably priced, either. I can't remember the server's name, but..."

Jacob Villarreal

"Amazing chicken place with a cool business model. You order at an iPad and they bring the order to you. There is no inside seating, kind of like some..."

Laura James

"The mild was not mild. It was flaming hot at best! 5 levels of spicy and I’m certain they went right past the first 4 levels. 🥵 Did I mention..."

Kayci Ann

"If you want hot, I’d go one step above what you’d normally get at other hot chicken joints. I got Medium expecting more spice, didn’t get any..."

Cameron Yoder

"Great fried chicken sandwich. A little pricey compared to something like Popeyes. My real favorite was the fries - perfectly crisp and seasoned...."

Anthony Mejia

"The best fried chicken I have ever had. This place has always been on my list and we finally got to try this recently. We were mind blown by the..."

Sujith Katakam

"Pretty strange set up. You walk up and order on a tablet, the window to your right is a window/door. After ordering and entering your name, they..."

Old Man Overland

"Decent food. The slaw was great. The chicken sandwich was pretty good but nothing special. Great service, the staff is super..."

Tina Ho

"My cousin recommended this spot to me, and I totally get the hype. Ordering is super easy, you can either use their tablet or you can order..."

Steph Wong

"pretty bird has been consistently good. My favorite is the crispy tender roll. A family favorite is the chicken sandwhich! The quality has been..."

mia d

"Take out with small outdoor dining area. Walk up to a kiosk to order. Then they prepare your food and bring it out to the tables. Limited seating...."

Jane Smith

"This is one of the best hot chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had. I come here as often as possible and am never disappointed. The sandos are also..."

Zane Maguet

"Fried chicken sandwich (hot): • fried chicken, cabbage slaw, pickles, Pretty Bird sauce, brioche (?) bun • slightly spicy but wish it was..."

Rachel Young

"Hands down the best fried chicken we’ve had in Utah! The chicken nuggets and tenders were so crispy on the outside but so tender and juicy on the..."

Iris Chen

"Stop what your doing and go get a sandwich . You deserve it, your partner deserves it. Your children deserve savory chicken nuggets and crispy..."

Unconventional Karen

"One of the best chicken sandwiches around the state. I’ve been to a few and nothing compares. The prices are steep for a chicken sandwich so plan..."

Kayden Lamb

"This was a lovely, albeit semi-hidden quick stop right behind the Eccles Theater and City Creek Mall. The service window person was very friendly and..."

Lindsey Ballard

"Chicken tenders and the Pretty Bird sauce were both Delicious! Conveniently located near the City Creek Center. The Medium was just the right amount..."

Taylor Undernehr

Trader Joe's

91/100 (4457 ratings)

"The staff is always so helpful and of course the organic section is pretty plentiful! They are busy a lot so I try to go when they first..."

Beth Manning

"We don’t go to Salt Lake without stopping at a Trader Joe’s. This location downtown has clean atmosphere, great selection and tons of nice people..."

Jessica Jacobs

"Love this place. Always get amazing customer service here. All the employees are super nice. I have price matched some of the products to other jobs..."

Rebecca Bosen

"I love this little Trader Joe’s! The cashier at the front was awesome and explained to us what type of products they carry. This is a great place..."

Jessica L

"This location is very busy, but the line is organized and moves fast. It’s always well stocked considering the number of customers when I visit...."

Whit Alexander

"Shopped here day before Thanksgiving. This location was amazing! The aisles seem wider than many and the checkout process with a long line the day..."

Mer EM

"Never had shopped here before. This location is SUPER busy, and if you hate crowds, you will not like it here. Bought a couple of items that were..."

John & Candy Parker

"Just like any other Trader Joe's - it was a great shopping..."

Shachar Ashkenazi

"Always busy. However, the gluten-free selection of baked goods is wonderful. Plus, the hand soap/lotion sets are great,..."

Gayla Mullins

"Trader Joe’s is always an awesome experience. The ambience is inviting and bright. The staff are attentive, welcoming, accommodating,..."

Carlos Francisco Rivera

Hsl

91/100 (1035 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"I find excuses to go downtown so I can eat at HSL. Their roasted cauliflower is my favorite and even my husband (veggie naysayer) said he’d eat..."

Kaati Lao Tarr

"So amazing, the place is super cute, the staff are so friendly and the food... omg, we ate every single bite of the amazing steak and pork shank we..."

Jody Smithwick

"What I enjoyed most about this restaurant - that I had been planning to go to on my birthday for over a month now - was that when we ordered 3 small..."

Alice White

"Great food. Wonderful atmosphere. I really enjoyed my entire dining experience from start to finish. I would recommend this..."

Dizz Amanda

"One of the best dining experiences I've had in the six years I've lived in Salt Lake. Everything from the service to the wine to the food...and the..."

Maggie Zukowski

"We came here for dinner during our stay for the dōTERRA convention. The service was so great! The restaurant is beautiful. I highly recommend this..."

Tara Triano

"Our experience at HSL was fantastic! We dined courtesy of the Verizon Up rewards program and enjoyed a 4 course tasting menu along with a..."

Danelle Giuliano

"First time here, and it's Absolutely AMAZING! The environment, the service, and the food is to die..."

Mindy Andrade

"Great atmosphere, awesome food! The cauliflower is my favorite, but everything was incredible. The service was amazing as well, our waiter was..."

Christie Anderson

"This meat and potato girl was out of place at this restaurant, or so I thought. The food was out of my comfort zone but I loved every bite. The..."

Colleen Clancy

"Great food and service! Plan on going back, especially for the cauliflower..."

Jaynie Maymi

"Excellent food and service. I would recommend everyone try it. Wine selection was..."

Jeana Jeana

"Great Food and great atmosphere!!! We highly recommend going with the pork..."

Marc Zabokrtsky

"Love ever thing about it! The food and drinks were amazing. I wanted to order everything on the menu. Watching what other tables ordered and what I..."

Tom Fleming

"New favorite restaurant in salt lake! The special lobster ceviche was delicious, the biscuit is a must, and the cauliflower was awesome as well. On..."

Riley Simas

"Awesome food in a beautiful space. The famous cauliflower does not disappoint! Must try. The main terms of the main course, the pork shank was..."

eva chan

"It is really hard to say what is better, the service or the food. The service is so on-point here and the food is almost ethereal. I had a religious..."

Rey Narvaiz

"We had such an incredible night at HSL. Gorgeous atmosphere, wonderful staff, and outstanding food! We had a reservation for 6 pm on Saturday and..."

Olivia Martino

"Upscale cocktails and New American fare. The drinks, food and desserts were delicious, and service at the bar was super friendly. If you're down to..."

Jared Soldiviero

"Stunning doesn't even begin to describe this experience. The drinks were exquisite. The pork belly was outstanding. Both the pork shank and the duck..."

matt funaiole

"Exceptional flavors in a lovely space with adroit service that is warm and appropriately friendly without hovering. That chef knows how to cook. We..."

c hart

"Highly recommend! Delicious!! Love the atmosphere. Love the food. The combination of flavors is impeccable. Love the presentation. Love the Lounge..."

Giselle Batcheller

"I love the feel of this place and the staff were very nice! The whiskey caramel pudding is a must try! It was gone before I could snag a picture. The..."

Lindsey Cardon

"Came here for a work outing. It was very easy to accommodate for our large group. The place has a very comfortable and modern vibe. Food was..."

Gouryella Harayda

"This place is our new favorite in Salt Lake City! We came here for our anniversary and the food was outstanding. We started with the brussel sprouts..."

DaMarcus Zeroth

"HSL is one of Salt Lake's top culinary experiences. Nestled in a historic neighborhood, it's a perfect modern blend of class and flare, with the zen..."

Kaleb Valdez

"Food: got cauliflower based on reviews and would probably get it again with a meal. I got pork shank. It was pleasant. Cheesy grits were meh...."

Erick Hollenbaugh

"Amazing! From the service to the food. I ate a little too much but I couldn’t help myself, each dish was so tasty. I recommend the New York…by..."

Megan Brereton

"The food was worth the price! If you’re looking for a restaurant with good vibes and great food, go to HSL! We ordered the cauliflower for our..."

Jezra Simmons

"Exceptional restaurant. The service is sometimes slow but I still give it 5 stars. I am big on restaurants that change their menu and introduce new..."

Ellen Morris

"Love it. I would highly recommend just ordering a few of the appetizers and sharing with friends. We started with the buttermilk biscuit,..."

Tracy Weston

"Great vibe, excellent service and even better food! Appetizer: General Tso's cauliflower/Sriracha vinaigrette/pickled Fresno (yummy but..."

Ekaterina O

"Second time at HSL. On our first visit we shared maybe 10 dishes with friends. They were all excellent. Standouts were the cauliflower and Brussels..."

J B

Golden Gyros

91/100 (1490 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Tradition

91/100 (1073 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Got taken out for my birthday tonight and let me just say this place was absolutely amazing. Everything from the food, the drinks, and the service..."

Marc Rocco

"Really enjoyed this restaurant. Great service! I don't drink, but I'm a mocktail enthusiast. I didn't see any on the menu, so I asked the server. ..."

Heather Burton Ipson

"Some of the best food in the city. My girlfriend said it was the best thing she's had to eat. Beautiful restaurant, no wait at 7:30 on a Friday..."

Kayla Nicole Healey

"Delicious! I highly recommend the cauliflower and grits, lamb burger, biscuits and gravy, chicken and pancakes, as well as every other thing I have..."

Lauren Brown

"Great new restaurant! Everything we tried was delicious and jam packed full of flavor. The fried green tomatoes are a must try - they are AMAZING...."

Rachel Shiramizu Santora

"We had a family dinner party for 10 at Tradition, last week. The food is outstanding, service was wonderful. We had a reservation for 5:30, they..."

Shauna Burrow

"Unique, top notch food, comfortable environment, and great staff and..."

Andrew Dasenbrock

"After moving here from Georgia, it's nice to have a place close to where I live that serves some good ol' fashion southern comforts... and the fried..."

MK Baumann

"Awesome addition to the SLC food scene! Great food, beautiful setting...absolutely loved..."

Erin Sullivan

"We got the pigs in a blanket and they were amazing, the sauce was delicious as well. Also got the fried green tomatoes and they were delicious!! For..."

Kaylyn Munns

"This was my first time dining at Tradition and it was a recommendation. I was pleased with the overall service actually! The atmosphere were just..."

Izod Man

"We have been meaning to come here and finally got a chance with a friend visiting. We walked in with very casual attire from the park. My other half..."

Kristen Brown

"I ate alone, made a reservation ahead of time and was sat when I arrived. The drink of the day was excellent. The recommendations on food was perfect..."

Caitlynn Taylor

"Wowzers!! This place is a gem. The name is Tradition however it seems each “traditional” dish has the chef’s own little twist which is..."

K C

"Oh my goodness!! We went last night. The short ribs were so tender, fell apart with my fork, and the red wine gravy and mashed potatoes were..."

Stacey Garcia

"My boyfriend and I love coming here, the atmosphere is always warm and the staff is amazing and super friendly (we love Rose!). Unfortunately though..."

Melena Masson

"This restaurant is absolutely fantastic. A friend and I came after work without a reservation and they kindly found us a seat. We came for the pie,..."

Spencer Kellis

"Delicious. Good service and good variety on the menu. The maple cake we had for desert was particularly great (1 slice fed three of us) and I also..."

Julia Enthoven

"One of our go-to restaurants in SLC. Everything we've had is great and we love taking people here for their first time because they always love it...."

Bethany Grow

"Came in here for dinner and had a lovely dining experience. The place has a really cool vibe and it's small and clean. The decor is rad and the staff..."

Channing McCabe

"My wife and I went to try it out. We were seated quickly and the waitress took our order quickly. We ordered the pork chops, beef short rib and..."

Kai Nielsen

"We came here specifically for the funeral potatoes; they’re delicious and very heavy, with lots of cheese and savory flavors. By itself it could be..."

Vivian Lee

"Tradition captures the top place in my Salt Lake restaurant rotation time and time again. Each time I walk through the door, I am greeted as family...."

Milan Norling

"My girlfriend and I love going to brunch on Sundays. We went to Tradition for the first time for brunch and it was incredible! Lovely atmosphere. ..."

Matt Watts

"What a gem, food was 10/10, service was so kind and easy to talk too, outdoor seating was perfect for an evening dinner, right next to liberty park..."

Will Slattery

"The people are so nice and the food is SO DELICIOUS! My husband and I came here for a brunch date. We had the pigs in a blanket, biscuits and gravy,..."

Maddy Upchurch

R&r Bbq

91/100 (3837 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"BBQ sauces were pretty good. I especially liked the Carolina Gold. The original was pretty sweet on its own so the sweet was like a BBQ syrup. The..."

Identity Tron

"All I can say is that meat and sweet sauce are amazing. The pulled pork is the best thing on the menu! Service was very friendly. They checked on me..."

Chris Griffin

"We ate a dinner catered by R&R BBQ. This was our first time eating food from this company, and the food was delicious. We had mashed potatoes, salad,..."

Adriane Candelaria

"Brisket was on the dry side, not what I had expected for the premium price of $30 per pound. Pulled pork was better, and the sweet and spicy sauces..."

Andrew Baisch

"Great food and good atmosphere. I had never been to this R&R BBQ location, it's a quaint little place stuffed in a strip mall. You might actually..."

Merrick Fonnesbeck

"Where do I begin?! The food of this place is absolutely delicious! Meet is tender and juicy, plenty of BBQ sauces that are sooo good. The pulled pork..."

Alba González Hernando

"Tasted great! My husband lives the huge own of delicious nachos. I really liked the ribs and all the different bbq..."

Cami Koralewski

"I was in town visiting and had a poor experience at another BBQ restaurant. Thankfully to my team members from the area they informed me of R&R BBQ...."

Levi Hanifen

"Their brisket is consistently very good. Not the best I've had, but very good for a chain. Their sweet potato fries are excellent. Solid selection of..."

Steve Stringham

"The food was absolutely delicious. My daughter and I were in Utah and we were extremely hungry. We decided to give R & R a try after reading reviews,..."

L Olivemccoy

"I got the 3 meat tray, food was good, nice smoke flavor by my only concern is I wish the people behind the counter had better knowledge of the..."

The Grilling Dude

"It's been 6 years since I was here due to moving away. I was in town and had to go. It was a big disappointment, the food quality, just as good as I..."

Bruce Thompson

"Absolutely delicious. I lived in the south for a bit and have been craving southern bbq and this place hit it right on the head! I got pulled pork..."

Sierra Franklin

"We were in town for a medical apt and stayed downtown. Dinner time came and we looked for something in walking distance. This place popped up and..."

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