In the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah lie several small cuisine treasures that are known mainly to locals. Whether you live in Utah, are visiting for the first time, or are a return visitor, here are the top restaurants to try to enhance your stay.
Breakfast
The Original Pancake House is famous for their crepes, pancakes and corned beef hash. Prices run between $7-10 per person. The last award earned was the 2008 Best of State Award. The service and food is great. The only downside is the wait time as they are quite busy. However, if you are willing to trade a small wait time (usually around 10-15 minutes) for a nice family environment with a great breakfast, then The Original Pancake House is sure to be a hit!
Lunch
Toasters is one of downtown Salt Lake City’s best kept secrets. Nestled in the heart of downtown, ½ a block from the Convention Center and within walking distance from many hotels, Toasters is a great choice for a simple lunch. The food is fantastic with a wide range of sandwiches to choose from and made at the time of the order. Service is friendly and fast. Prices run between $6-8 per person. A restaurant review by City Search stated “The house special sandwich is the best sandwich I have ever had.”
Dinner
Located inside the Hilton Salt Lake City Center, Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops is suitable for any occasion. The food is superb, the wine list extensive, and the service outstanding. Prices run between $15-30 per person for lunch, and $75-100 per person for dinner. They are famous for their steaks, crab cakes, and wine list. They have recently won the 2008 Best of State Award, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and the Prime Time Top 10 Award. Whether your reason for dinner is business or pleasure, Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops is a must visit in Salt Lake City!
Dessert
The Melting Pot is a fondue restaurant especially known for their four course meals. The last course, the dessert, is the best part. It has been described by some as “scrumptious”, “delectable”, and “absolutely mouth-watering!” Their prices for dessert run between $10-30 per person. If you have a sweet tooth, then the Melting Pot is the place to go!
End Result
One of the things that Salt Lake City is best known for is the fantastic food and service in their many restaurants. No matter what the eating preference or reason for eating out, Salt Lake City has just the place. So, get out there and enjoy!
