The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Salt Lake City, April 2024

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The Tea Grotto

"I havr been coming here for years ecer since a random Google search for boba tea near me led me and my group here and we fell in love and have been..."

Monica McCarthy

"Without hesitation, I'd say the best Utah has to offer. The amount of variety is great. It's wonderful to get away from the dust and fanning you..."

Ludwig Stephani

"Fantastic place! I've been drinking tea at the grotto since they first opened their original location. I've done a lot of great studying and..."

Philip Bombard

"Peaceful and relaxing and exactly what I needed to unwind after a grueling day of wedding planning. I am upset that I have lived in this area for as..."

Jessica Spencer

"In love with this place!! Great selection of teas. Super awesome staff. And lovely..."

Monica Minx

"Awesome tea, relaxing atmosphere, love this..."

Alice Toler

"Enjoyed the Great Teas, And Wonderful time with my Sister and nieces. Loved..."

Dee Dee Medina

"Seriously the best! and so knowledgeable and helpful to the..."

Jamie Birch

"Came here too cool off during Open Streets and was refreshed by an iced green tea. It was bold, strong and quite..."

Stacy Bercovitch Kaplan

"I loved this place. Always quiet and a HUGE selection of teas. Staff is knowledgeable and honest!!! I wanted to try a green tea and the girl there..."

Rebbecca Short

"Amazing. Thank..."

Eben Lundberg

"Awesome vibe and good..."

John Davidson

"Absolute wonderful store. The aroma when you first enter was incredible, the layout of the different tea accessories was very nice. I bought 300..."

Jake Ure

"This tea place is super cute - perfect place for a casual date/meet up. It has a calming Thai meditation vibe that would make you want to stay for..."

Amy

"First time here and i love it! The atmosphere is amazingly peaceful. Really good time highly recommended if you want to talk for hours with your..."

Soledad Ch

"I went to this place for the first time today because I was craving Thai boba tea and I LOVED this find! As soon as you walk into tea grotto, you're..."

Rachel Helling

"Lovely place with delicious tea and treats. A pot of tea was a nice amount to share with one other person over a conversation without any going to..."

Philip Fletcher

"I’m a tea person- picky about it and love it. I went after reading reviews and it was lovely! It was calm and cozy inside, lots of tables. The..."

Julie Baker

"Amazing environment and really delicious to you. Honestly a new experience for me and I loved it! Plenty of room to study as..."

Sebastian Gomez

"Love coming here to chat quietly with my partner. It's a low-key place to hang out and super relaxing. They have A LOT of tea. I love sweet and..."

Diane Duong

"one of my absolute favorites in SLC :) Really good value for tea and service and great place to gift shop as well! My only issue is with the food...."

Nadia Landas

"Had the loveliest experience here! Came with a friend and we got about 5 bags of loose leave tea (only cause they had TOO GOOD of a selection) and..."

Elizabeth Holmes

Hector's Mexican Food

93/100 (1128 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Definitely a step above the chain drive-thru Mexican restaurants in town. Though many of the menu offerings are the same, the food is clearly made..."

Joshua Luke

"There's something really fantastic about simple cheap mexican food and how it's exactly what you're craving after a long hike. Hector's was extremely..."

Jeremiah Leonard

"Hectors, formerly Molca Salsa is a STAPLE for the community. Their food is classic Mexican and freaking delicious. Been coming here for 18 years and..."

Channing McCabe

"Great food, the line for the drive through was a little slow moving but well worth the wait. We were starving when we arrived and enjoyed the food..."

Todd Mower

"Lines can be wayyyy way long in drive thru and even in the restaurant..but the employees are so incredibly nice and the food is amazing. Totally..."

Mare

"The only bad thing I can say about this place is it is no longer open late and it's closed on Sundays. I was looking for mexicam food late at night..."

Kami Tanner

"One of my all time favorite meals! The two beef taco plate from Hector's Mexican..."

Restaurateur Inner Circle

"The absolute best fast food restaurant this side of the valley! Their food is phenomenal, but the absolute best quality is their customer service. I..."

Brandon Moore

"I love you guys, been coming for years and have always appreciated the warm service and fish tacos. I’ve tried to come the last couple nights since..."

Meg O'Neill

"I remember it (molcasalsa) the flavor is ON POINT, freshest ingredients! Best in Salt Lake! So incredibly sad they are closing forever..however, if..."

Best

"How do I put into words how much I love Hectors? My boys and I go out of our way to get the worlds best breakfast burritos, mixed breakfast..."

Galen Murdock

"Great food, great atmosphere, and amazing service! I have never been disappointed by Hector's. I usually get a nice juicy burrito. They pack them..."

Miles Borcik

"The wait is usually long, but honestly it’s worth it! My favorite thing is getting breakfast burritos on a Saturday morning. Next favorite is super..."

Emily Harwell

"Love this place! I always get the California burrito without potatoes. The workers there are so friendly! They totally remember my husband and me!..."

Adriane Gatrell

"I've been going here since I started college in 2014 and I've never been disappointed. Love their sauces, love their guac and pico. Nice rice and..."

Thomas Shober

"Great Carna Assad tacos! AMAZING SERVICE! HUGE DIET COKE Styrofoam cups. It’s like the..."

Ryan Guptill

Hamachi Sushi & Ramen

93/100 (2618 ratings)

"So good! The white dragon roll was my favorite personally, but everything we tried was great. Plus, the staff is super friendly and helpful ^^ I..."

Brooklyn Brakey

"I thought I liked sushi before, but this place was so good, it was like it was the first time I really had..."

Mike Tedesco

"We both love sushi, so being Valentines day, it was an easy decision. We decided on Hamachi, and they did not disappoint. Will be..."

Ronald Dunyon

"Great food! Went with some friends and got some veggie sushi, lolipop and three other kinds. The scallops appetizer was excellently..."

Meili Myles

"Great food, excellent prices! They also have a nice lunch specials, check it..."

Evgenia Zharzhavskaya

"Great, quality sushi in the S.L.C.! Loved the sashimi sampler and the Lollipop but there's lots more to explore here for sure!!..."

Dawn Neptune

"Great food. Cool..."

Rakin Hall

"Great place and fabulous food! One of my favorites in SLC ... great temp plum sake... very good rolls... the atmosphere is hard working but not too..."

Mark Greer

"Great atmosphere (relaxing and attractive), reasonably priced, and the staff were really great! I particularly appreciated the way our server..."

Luke Salik

"Great place near the Avenues to grab sushi. We got seated immediately and I loved the patio area! We got our food pretty fast once we placed our..."

Taylor Smart

"First time visiting here! Overall it was excellent. Super fast and attentive service. Our edamame was out in only minutes. Tad bit salty but would..."

Chris Schendel

"During our stay in downtown Salt Lake City, my partner and I visited Hamachi Sushi Bar. We were impressed by the extensive menu options available,..."

Michael Kane

"Oh wow what a great experience! We were staying across the street and we popped into Hamachi really quick before heading to the haunted house. We..."

Sami Saurus

"Fair value for the money. Service and sushi chefs attentive. Thanks..."

Ilay S

"The sushi menu of this place is really innovative, the special maki rolls have very unique flavors and the combinations of ingredients taste great...."

Alba González Hernando

"Great sushi for Salt Lake City standards and I like the outdoor patio a lot! The shrimp tempura roll, cucumber salad, and spicy tuna were all..."

Lena Owens

"Ate there for the first time. Service was great, I was seated quickly at the bar and the server brought my drink and took my order promptly. It was..."

Jonathan Salazar

"Dinner her was really good. Service was a little slow for as dead as they were. Food came out very quickly, but the drink refills and check took a..."

Riley Alexander

"Definitely enjoyed the quiet patio seating. Tried the carpaccio special it was very tasty; just enough spice. Gyoza for the win lightly crispy with a..."

Amanda Hunter

"This is one of my favorite sushi restaurants in the world. I've been to sushi in a couple dozen different states in the US. I've gone to sushi in at..."

Randy Powers

"The sushi was amazing and so fresh. The service was awesome. Our server was very friendly, kind, and quick to help us. The atmosphere there was very..."

Chesha Bills

"Everything about this place was perfect! It was my kids and I first time here and we loved it! The waiter was so nice and friendly, the outdoor patio..."

Sonia H

"This is the best sushi I've had so far in SLC, including takashi (no offense!). Every role I've had was delicious, and I always get the garden roll..."

Kylie Anyce Bearden

Buds

93/100 (1410 ratings)

"I'm a meat eater, and I love the stuff. But I'm also someone trying to be more cognizant of the effects it has on the world as well as how a plant..."

Peter Krysinski

"I ate the first half before i could snag a photo. The pesto was absolutely incredible. Vegan or not vegan, everyone can agree on a solid sub to keep..."

Garret Clark

"Literally the BEST sandwich place I've ever gone to. I go here at least once a week (sometimes twice, shhh), but I would eat here every single day if..."

Freyja V

"Buds is the very best VEGAN lunch spot in Salt Lake City. I eat here multiple times a week. Super friendly staff, very tasty and quick service. I..."

Jeremiah Nash

"Incredible, have been looking for a place like this for a long time - perfect vegan hoagies. Do yourself a favour and pick up the Italian. May fly..."

Taylor Dale

"We order three sandwiches from here and enjoyed all of them. Especially the pesto one. We will be back. So happy to have a vegan sandwich..."

Vivian Bentley

"This place fills a hole I didn’t even know was in my life. Found it because my sister came in town and she’s vegan, going back because it was one..."

Chelsea Wade

"I like their food and it's priced very well for the quality and the fact that it's vegan. I suggest checking the busy times and possibly ordering..."

Colby Stirland

"I love Buds so much! I have been eating here for years and unlike the rest of the vegan restaurants in SLC, this place continues to have amazing food..."

Jenika McCandless

"This plant-based sandwich shop is so delicious!!! I tried the Buffalo and Pesto sandwich, the lavender lemonade, and the zucchini cookie. I was..."

Ash Cuessy

"Buds is so good! So happy to find an all-vegan sandwich shop! My favorite is definitely the Cheesesteak with pesto and the zucchini cookie which is..."

Judith Trejo

"Probably my favorite sandwich spot in town! Checks all the boxes: fast, delicious, affordable and friendly folks. Plus a little healthier than..."

Sarah Shebek

"First time eater; will definitely be back! I had the buffalo vegan-chicken sandwich and the sauce and spice level were spot on! Super swell customer..."

Molly Weisenburger

"I am a vegetarian who prefers to eat vegan; My husband is a carnivore who is open to trying alternatives. We found this place for lunch one day and..."

Aleesia Gooslin

"Best vegan sandwich ever, best vegan restaurant in SLC. Prices are unbeatable. I will always come back to Buds because of the incredible taste and..."

Gracie Kolbenschlag

"Excellent sandwiches! The bread is that chewy & crispy hoagie roll, fillings are dialed and very tasty (nothing bland here) - pics of the..."

Mnt SportR

"My new favorite sandwich shop! Delicious cheese steak sandwich, incredible cookies and very good Arnold Palmer. Very impressed. Can't wait to try all..."

Ivy Summers

"One of the few affordable AND healthy options in Salt Lake! As a student, this place is a godsend for my sandwich cravings (which are often). You can..."

Emily S

"These are the best vegan sandwiches in Utah, not to mention they are VERY budget friendly. Even if you aren't vegan, this place gives you a great..."

Gabee Snarr

The Daily

"Hands down the best pastries and really great coffee. I keep meaning to come back for a breakfast sandwich but the treats always steal my attention...."

Pete Souvall

"I’ll start by saying I loved The Daily and the old setup. It was a great place to have a few cups of coffee and work for a few hours. The new..."

Cash Meyerhoffer

"Beautiful, bright atmosphere and delicious food. The Croque Madame was spot on and the chocolate chip cookie was perfectly gooey. Can't wait to go..."

Kelli Nakagama

"This place is the best! It is beautifully decorated. The vibe is calm and light–awesome music selection at just the right volume to work and/or..."

B Douglas

"I hope this place opens back up soon!! This is an old photo...but hope to visit this place again soon. We stopped in here randomly to get out of the..."

Sarah Jensen

"Your normal slightly hipster coffeeshop with delicious brews. The shop was nicely laid out and bright thanks to the huge windows catching the morning..."

Matthew Buccilli

"Great spot for brunch. Food was nicely prepared and tasty. Lots of healthy and fresh options. Tons of natural light in the morning for a warm and..."

Matt Ettinger

"One of my favourite spots in Salt Lake. Decent coffee, and a good range of snacks from the fridge and a decent menu too. Nice seating..."

Murray Jeffrey

"I will give you 10 stars if it was possible. The place is beautiful and clean, the baristas are friendly , the place is relaxing in an urban place...."

Ericka MHO

"Ordered the chicken and rice bowl to go. Ginger soy glaze was really good, wish there had been just a little more of it. Friendly staff, nice bright..."

Erica Trittschuh Armitage

"The design of their space is absolutely amazing. My coffee was great and the food I ordered was good. Everything came out in a timely manner and the..."

Chante “Ren” Burch

"Neat local cafe. Welcoming environment, and the baristas were doing a great job (even at the early hour I was there, good on them because I was..."

Charise Penrod

"The daily is the best coffee spot in Salt Lake City and frankly some of the best coffee I have ever had. The employees are masters at their craft and..."

Emma Engstrom

"The perfect city styled coffee shop! The baristas there are very knowledgeable and inventive. Definitely coming back! I did notice some customers..."

diamond demello

"My favorite coffee shop in SLC hands down! Such yummy food, amazing drinks, and the baristas are awesome. Chloe makes the best..."

shayla

"The service here is fantastic. The coffees are handmade, with house-made sauces for the flavored coffees. So far, I've only had iced coffees here,..."

Scot Madsen

Akasaka Sushi

"Definitely my favorite sushi place in the area! If you haven't been there I would recommend it! The owners actually cook there themselves! Every time..."

Nottoday

"Small unassuming place that makes great sushi. The all you can eat was maybe more than some other places, but we all really enjoyed the food and the..."

Kyle Mills

"Definition of 'don't judge a book by its cover'. You probably wouldn't think much of it driving by but man...so good! Definitely some of the better..."

William Wang

"Such delicious and filling rolls. From the outside it doesn’t look like much but once you’re inside and eating the food you’ll wonder why..."

Brooklyn Brakey

"This was a wonderful "hole in the wall" restaurant that you cannot miss. It's small and not up to par on looks, but it did not bother me at all with..."

Melissa Chidester

"I got the sushi vampire that was freshly made and chicken yakisoba which was delicious. The sushi chef and waiter was very friendly during my visit...."

John Boy

Capo Gelateria

"Oh how we love this gelato! Mmmmm. My favorite is the Chocolate Hazelnut, Stracciatella, well okay... I have many favorites! They told me that the..."

Tamilisa Miner

"The gelato was good and the prices were definitely fair, not to mention they really load their cups. They seemed to have a lot of unique flavors not..."

Jo Adams

"Great tasting Gelato and many options to choose from. There is limited space to sit inside (but free lemon water). The Pizza place next door is..."

Klaus Libertus

"We were in downtown SLC on. Sunday afternoon in the middle of a rainstorm. Too early for a beer and few shops open. This gem of a gelato place is a..."

Linne Clarke

"Very tasty gelato! Wide variety of flavors. Service was very friendly. Not great places for a group to sit and chat. We tried sitting at a table in..."

Benjamin Cummings

"Simple delicious with a perfect texture. Classic and contemporary flavor selection. Great friendly staff. A place to go when looking for Perfecto..."

Andy M

"The Gelato is good, but there are 20 people taking up most of the seating waiting for tables for Settebello pizzeria. No place for gelato..."

Glen Gerner

"Yummy Yummy after dinner sweet with this homemade Gelato and..."

Jolinda

"Got their mango ice cream and tiramisu ice cream...so good! Great quality. One guy was a little stuffy and didn't seem so kind. Maybe he was having a..."

Bethany AGon

"Hands the best the ice cream and home made. I’ll be back here many times now for sure. All flavors were awesome but the coconut was..."

Trecia Fuller

Nomad Eatery

93/100 (1425 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Everything they make is stellar! Fish and chips were killer! Their house chips are top tier, and their smoked turkey club sandwich was phenomenal! ..."

Alex Johansson

"I’ve had chicken sandwiches all over SLC. There are lots of specialty chicken restaurants that claim to have the best sandwich ever. Well, this..."

Lorri Dana

"OMG this place is totally awesome. Is located west of the I-15. I had the fish and chips, it was delicious. I highly recommend to visit and enjoy the..."

Fabian Ortiz

"We tried the fish and fries and the spicy chicken sandwich. All the food was good. They required us to place our food order at the bar. The best part..."

Jack Falkenrath

"Came here after spin class. I've been here about 3-4 times. It's a small location that isn't too loud and the food has always been great. Small..."

Susan Cannarella

"Pretty good. Had the hot wings. Staff was friendly. If a come to eat, order at bar before sitting down. Light menu. But I had the wings and they..."

David Massey

"Checked this place out for dinner and we’re very, very happy with our burgers and fries choice!!! Definitely will stop in again. Also, great..."

Wendy Robinson

"I was late to a dinner and ordered the pork taco after my friends said they weren't impressed with the spicy chicken or turkey sandwich. They said..."

Y T

"Wow- I cannot imagine spending my money on anything better than the food here. I mean it. Is. KILLER! So good. These people are culinary geniuses. We..."

Sara Williams

"“Pure love and passion” Nomad goes above and beyond for their guests. I’ve had the opportunity to eat here a few days and nights during my..."

Kevin Everson

"So good! This place is unique and has a great vibe and the food is outstanding. We got the chicken sandwich and a pizza and both were incredible...."

Eric Wood

"I always love a brewery. The bar tenders were very helpful, fried cheese curds with jam sounded interesting but it was delicious, and there were some..."

Kristen French

"Brandon was so nice and the vibe is great! Good selection of drinks and the best veggie burger I’ve ever had. The fry sauce is the best..."

Levi Gowen

"Always a great experience. Great food, great service. With the warmer weather, sitting on the porch, excuse me, patio is a great way to relax. Stop..."

Coach Frits

"Nice clean and trendy atmosphere. The service was great and the staff was friendly. The crispy buffalo chicken sandwich was delicious and the largest..."

Chuck Gardner

Port Of Subs

"In my opinion, the best sandwich shop in town. Never had a bad sandwich from here. Ingredients are fresh. Meat is sliced fresh when you order. ..."

Erik Russon

"I love this place. Food is excellent. Always clean. Staff is always kind and loving. It's nice after a long day to have a friendly face say "how's..."

Seth M

"delicious sandwiches and salads you choose the type of bread the size in inches the main ingredient and then you choose dressings and vegetables very..."

Carlos

"I really liked this place. The customer service was extremely good. I really liked the 2' long sandwich I shared with my sweetheart and everything..."

River Dantes

"Today I received excellent service from Ratsame. I ordered 9 sandwiches, cookies and chips and she did a great job in making fresh delicious..."

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"This location works their tails off!! They are awesome! I frequently place big pick up orders for when we have meetings at work. They always come..."

A Macaulay Smith

"This is the best sandwich shop in SLC. Superb service as..."

Logan Essaff

"Awesome sub shop!!! Perfect turkey and cheese with fresh toppings. Restaurant was clean and people were very friendly. Highly..."

joe bordage

"Great food and great service. Lunch time is a wait, but not on Port of Subs fault. Not much around and Port of Subs makes a great sub. Glad to have..."

Brian McCoy

"I have to say I'm a little biased when it come to sandwiches shops. I am from Reno and was only able to get a Port of Subs sandwich when I visited..."

Mike Wood

"I typically look forward to a sandwich from Port of Subs. They have a nice selection and they are a superior option when compared to other big name..."

JTC

"I used to go all the time when I lived in California, then when I moved back to Utah there were none by me and I haven't had the chance to go back..."

J Nel

"Friendly, quick, fresh , clean area to dine in, pastrami was on Point! Parking lot remained full. Will return because they are just that good! Thank..."

Katherine Dwyer

"Sandwiches are always good here. And the ladies that work their are always nice and do an amazing job. Very..."

Uriel Harrison

"Good service but the owner should advertise port of subs not just rely on word of mouth does not work that well any more should update your..."

Josh Mikesell

"I love Port of Subs!! Their food is always fresh and delicious. Fast, friendly service. Clean tables. I go eat here all the..."

Natalie G

"The employees where very nice and fast paced, I like the sandwiches there much more than subway but only been there 1 time, will want to try the..."

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