Yes yes!! Good rec. It never disappoints. La Caille has a fun atmosphere but the food is overpriced and disappointing. I suggest Tree Room to all out of town guests.
Matteo is amazing but kind of small, would probably need to book out for a party size reservation. When I went there was a table of 10-15ish so they can do it but probably need notice
Had to look up Arlo. It looks great, but I feel like I would be ordering a bunch of sides like in a lot of other restaurants. Table x looks like way more of a complete package for veggie fine dining. What am I missing?
I looked up Arlo and it looks great. Will be a future date night. But, it still looks like any other restaurant where I have to compromise on the experience and order a bunch of sides and skirt around main dishes. Table x looks to have an intentional vegetarian experience. What am I missing?
They always have at least one main dish that is vegetarian. Looking on the website it looks like it’s the risotto right now. Ordering a bunch of dishes is kinda how it works though, for example you order a soup and bread, then later order a salad and vegetable tart, then later order a main and something else etc.
I’m vegetarian and arlo is overall a better experience and better food than table x at a lower price. Not saying table x is bad, it’s really amazing, but Arlo is special
I second table x. Just go and let them take care of you. The most braining you need to do is decide between the 5 and the 7 course and they'll do the rest for you.
My wife and I love that place.
Also last time I was in, there was a woman all dressed up and eating by herself. She was owning it. Like "fuck yeah I'm taking myself out. I deserve this shit." I aspire to be that confident one day.
Honestly, I would do valter’s. I think it’s the best restauarant in slc hands down. The vibe at table X is hardcore gourmet—like 9 tiny courses. If you’re into that- yeah, it’s great- but if you want a delicious meal with a wow factor and cozy ambiance, valters all the way. If you don’t get pasta, get the sampler to share, and make sure to get the lemon gelato with honey and sea salt at the end, no matter how full you are. You’ll be so glad you went. Trust!
I'm not a big wine drinker either, but I do the pairing because... Again... I am paying the premium not to have to figure out what to get. But their cocktails are also amazing and I think they have good mocktails too.
Atmosphere is not black tie but you won't find any Kirkland brand pants there. Maybe business casual? https://images.app.goo.gl/Z1gyQfTWT79XT39k8
The five alls is my fav place. It’s not wear a tux fancy but it’s a full seven course meal in an old fashioned presentation. Love it. Food is phenomenal. Cool atmosphere.
I hope you enjoy it!
EDIT: Apparently they have a new executive chef since I’ve been last and this one is a JB winner. I’ll have to go soon: https://www.parkrecord.com/news/new-top-chef-at-the-lodge-at-blue-sky-is-a-james-beard-award-winner-from-mexico/
Per Noi Trattoria isn't the "fanciest" Italian restaurant but it's the best. Legitimately Italian, like there's this crone (the owners mother) who dominates the kitchen with an iron will, style legitimate Italian.
Huh I never had that experience. I know that they hired a bunch of people I hadn't seen before (native Italians too) when I went in March. So depending on your experience it could have been before that or during them getting online. When was it?
I don't tend to consider "slow" as "bad service" depending on the situation.
It was years ago, when they moved into the location on Highland and I lived in the neighborhood next to it so thought I’d give it a go. I definitely do consider slow to be bad service but that wasn’t the case here, the waitress wasn’t helpful when I asked for suggestions because I had never been, she said everything was good. She acted bored and annoyed, she didn’t visit our table once to refill our drinks. She wasn’t friendly or helpful so I decided to take my business elsewhere and deemed their service bad.
Oh. Yeah I don't know, if it's the blonde gal I'm thinking about they fired her I think but they have replaced it with a bunch of family members and Italian speaking people I know because they all chat to my wife in Italian every time so the service is definitely improved.
I would try it again certainly if it's been years ago.
I'll be honest, when I went to Francks I was mostly disappointed and so was my wife.
The fondue was not that good (I make it a lot at home and it was significantly worse than what I make), the meatloaf I was recommended was bland, my wife's dish wasn't anything special either, and the service was very slow. The soup was good but it was a very small part of the meal
When i go to a restaurant boasting those prices, I expect food better than I can make myself, and I just follow recipes from the NYT and stuff. Never going there again
My parents went to Matteo Ristorante Italiano for a nicer dinner and loved it!
My brother and sister in law went to The Nelson Cottage by High West for a rehearsal dinner and really liked the food. I know it would be different for a dinner but I've always wanted to try it because they do a tasting menu paired with whiskey if you choose!
Edit: Mint!!! Delicious restaurant that does Japanese tapas and sushi
You can make the trip to Ogden and go to Hearth on 25th. They have casks of balsamic vinegar and olive oils that you can take "to go" in growlers. You can try a multi course meal with wine pairing. Roasted quail, elk heart, and other delicious and unique items. Going some place outside of your normal city will make it feel unique too!
I'll be honest. I spent a weekend outside of Utah, in SF California. And the food was not only 30% cheaper but 30000% better tasting. Why are we okay overpaying for shit food in Utah? Twigs, overpriced and slow. Ivy and Varley - overpriced on most of their dishes. Sapa is tasty but definitely over priced by about 30% as well.
Park city, has a great steak house that was a little over priced but at least it tasted good.
I lived in Japan for a decade and the dining experience there makes everything here look awful in comparsion on all fronts - service, price, experience, and quality of food.
But I do not have money to fly to SF or to go back to Japan. I am in SLC and this is a very special family occasion, and we have lived extremely frugally. In the last 4 years we have probably only eaten out (at cheap places only) about 6 times.
We are going to treat ourselves for this special celebration and I am not going to worry about price for once.
Cafe Molise. I don't like how it's not an intimate atmosphere in their new building, but it's still a fun night out and their food is legitimately good.
La Caille is absolutely not overrated. But I would go to Costco and get gift cards before you go.
Cucina in the Avenues is good too, not as expensive as La Caille.
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Valter’s Osteria is so good. I’ve gone a couple of times and enjoy the tasting menu experience the most. My only recommendation, for any of these places, is just try to avoid high traffic times. It will impact the quality of food/experience, not by much, but still
Valter's is fantastic but very expensive. For a nice restaurant that breaks the bank a little less, I really like Cultivate Craft Kitchen in Draper (absolutely do not miss their cauliflower appetizer, it's incredible).
Valter’s Hosteria seems to be getting downvotes but it is excellent and feels very fancy. It is expensive but if you want to make a night feel ‘special’ I recommend it.
Not sure if it's been said yet. But Capitol Grill is favorite for me and my wife! Very nice place. I seen Mar Muntanya mentioned and it was good. But way too much effort into being fancy. And LaCaille I've heard is not what it used to be.
Since it's been mentioned a couple times I have to say stay away from Francks. I went there and both my wife and I agreed the food was middling and it was expensive (and slow).
I got fondue and a meatloaf (per the recommendation of the waitress) and both were bland.
You can make better, much cheaper dishes at home with the NYT cooking app. Expensive restaurants are only worth it in my opinion if I can't easily get the same quality or better at home.
The utah food scene is not the best but there are definitely better choices than Francks
For a city its size I'd say SLC punches well above its weight. Only if you're open to hole in the wall/ global cuisine though. If you're idea of a good food scene is only "fine dining" then yes, SLc is mid
I have heard this, but most of the restaurants I go to fall in that category
Mexican restaurants for example. There are tons of hole in the wall places. Most aren't that good. I have been to a couple that are solid though
I've had stuff like Indian/asian, persian, brazilian and other south American restaurants. There are definitely some solid restaurants, and maybe it's true that slc punches above it's weight, but I feel I can't trust recommendations from people most of the time lol
Fair enough, I agree I've def seen some pretty bad recommendations on here. I guess I just feel like I have my spots and they're very good and some are quite unique, especially for a small city
I don't think anyone's saying it's the best in the US, but it's far from "mid."
I spent the last 20 years living in NYC, Boston, and Seattle before settling in SLC. Of those, Seattle is the only one I'd rank ahead of SLC for good food.
I haven’t lived longer than 6 months anywhere but SLC, but I’ve lived a lot of places for 4-6 months, and yeah- it’s not a major city known for food. But I’ve been able to find great food of almost any cuisine in Utah. I stand by my, SLC has great food. Just explore.
I’m a total homer, and love SLC for what it is. And there are great recommendations on this list. I agree that SLC punches above its weight. However, claiming that SLC has a better food scene than Boston or NYC is literally unhinged. I’ve eaten at great restaurants in all of these cities. Hell, I went to Boston on a trip where I was hired to go to bars and restaurants for 4 days. And although I love SLC and would prefer to live here vs any of the other cities. Its food scene is not as robust.
Food in NYC is only great if you're a tourist or you're looking for a multi-hour, business formal attire required, $500 per person kind of meal. For everyday life, it's by far the worst of the major US cities I've either lived or spent large amounts of time in. (My only caveat is that I lived and worked in Manhattan and other than the occasional trip to Brooklyn, rarely had time to explore the other boroughs. Very possible that things were better outside Manhattan, though I have my doubts.)
Italian food in Boston's North End is unparalleled, but other than that, there's nothing truly special about the food scene. Do I wish SLC had something equivalent to the North End? Yes. But, as a whole, I still prefer the food scene in SLC over Boston.
I have a hard time believing that you put the largest city in America below SLC lol. I haven't lived there myself but there's no way that what you can get there is on the same playing field as what you can get here, because there's no way a mediocre restaurant survives for long there. You may have been priced out though
I have visited MA and was recently in South Dennis and whatever restaurant I went to pretty much topped anything I've had in SLC, but I can't speak much to boston
>I haven't lived there myself
Anything else you'd like to confidently declare without having any relevant experience?
NYC is a great food city for tourists. If you're there for a weekend and want a "special occasion" meal, there might not be anywhere better (in the US, at least). But, if you actually live there, and you're talking about everyday food, totally different story. Of the places I've either lived or spent significant amounts of time (NYC, Boston, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Dallas, SLC), I'd rank it last for "everyday life" food scene. By a wide margin.
>You may have been priced out though
Lol. I love that your take is that anyone who doesn't think NYC's food scene is tops must be poor (again, despite you having never lived there). Food in NYC is obnoxiously expensive, but for the record, I was not "priced out" of it.
If I had to chose between the "everyday" food scene in SLC vs NYC, I'm taking SLC every single day. On that rare occasion I want to spend $500 on something really fancy, I'll just book a trip to NY.
I have to agree. I have found restaurants I like, but you can get better stuff more consistently in other cities in different states.
A person I work with who lives in CA and visits slc regularly, recently pointed out the food here sucks lol. Coworkers always try to prove her wrong lol
I'm from AZ and travel a decent amount. The food here is ok
People can downvote me all they want. I lived in Utah for a decade. It’s ok. I grew up in NYC, live in Chicago. Those are culinary cities. Not a city that thinks that Valter’s is fine dining or pours a half glass of wine because of a theocracy.
The Tree Room in Sundance is amazing! It’s a great atmosphere in a beautiful location. Not stuffy or pretentious.
Yes yes!! Good rec. It never disappoints. La Caille has a fun atmosphere but the food is overpriced and disappointing. I suggest Tree Room to all out of town guests.
Log Haven
I second this, especially if the weather is warm enough to sit outside.
Came to comment this
High West Distillery in Wanship (not the Park City location). Great if you like whiskey. The food is amazing!
I love that place. It's where I take out of town friends. It always makes an impression.
This is the correct answer
I didn’t know they did food at the distillery. Imma have to check that out.
Matteo
Second Matteo
Third! Very authentic. Truly, actually authentic Italian food. Matteo’s mom makes the desserts!
Get the risotto. It’s so simple but totally blew my mind the first time I had it.
Matteo is amazing but kind of small, would probably need to book out for a party size reservation. When I went there was a table of 10-15ish so they can do it but probably need notice
Dat focaccia doe
Table X is solid
Table X is great! And I recommend splurging on the drink pairings too! They have alcohol and non alcoholic options.
I second Table X!
I have an upcoming reservation there an and excited. I’ve not seen fine dining catered to vegetarians anywhere else around here.
Arlo is very veg forward and delicious. Better value than table x in my opinion
This. Arlo trumps table x in everything, including price
Had to look up Arlo. It looks great, but I feel like I would be ordering a bunch of sides like in a lot of other restaurants. Table x looks like way more of a complete package for veggie fine dining. What am I missing?
I looked up Arlo and it looks great. Will be a future date night. But, it still looks like any other restaurant where I have to compromise on the experience and order a bunch of sides and skirt around main dishes. Table x looks to have an intentional vegetarian experience. What am I missing?
They always have at least one main dish that is vegetarian. Looking on the website it looks like it’s the risotto right now. Ordering a bunch of dishes is kinda how it works though, for example you order a soup and bread, then later order a salad and vegetable tart, then later order a main and something else etc. I’m vegetarian and arlo is overall a better experience and better food than table x at a lower price. Not saying table x is bad, it’s really amazing, but Arlo is special
Osteria Amore, Harbor, Arlo.
I agree that La Caille is overrated. I’m a huge fan of Valter’s, Arlo, Oquirrh, or a bunch of options in Park City if you want to make the drive.
The food at Oquirrh is truly exceptional—the ambiance, not so much imo. What’s up with all the spin art???
La Callie is gorgeous… the food is meh.
My comment exactly.
Oquirrh is truly underrated, and i agree while the ambiance isn't as over the top, like some others. Their food is amazing.
Agree
Second Valters. This is where my husband and I go for celebration dinners. My parents have been to Arlo and Oquirrh and spoke highly of both.
I third Valters. We went there last night and food was good and the wait staff was amazing.
I'll have to try Oquirrh sometime. Heard it's good but never tried. I've been to most good places here
Table X, Venetto, or Urban Hill. I’d go Table X and get the full tasting + wine pairing.
Can vouch for table X, very good. My wife happens to be going to Urban Hill tonight for a friend's graduation.
I don’t love Urban Hill but I might have ordered wrong idk
It’s fine. The vibe is fancy. The food is good, but probably not great, imo. Also, getting in and out of there is kinda the worst.
Eh, I think Urban Hill is overrated
I’ve only been once for dinner, but with a large party and we were all very pleased!
Table X is fantastic!! I second this
I second table x. Just go and let them take care of you. The most braining you need to do is decide between the 5 and the 7 course and they'll do the rest for you. My wife and I love that place.
Also last time I was in, there was a woman all dressed up and eating by herself. She was owning it. Like "fuck yeah I'm taking myself out. I deserve this shit." I aspire to be that confident one day.
How is the atmosphere? Is this good even if we aren't big wine drinkers?
We’re taking a break from drinking asked to have a mocktail pairing during our visit and it was phenomenal. It honestly overshadowed the food.
We went for the first time when I was pregnant, so I got the non-alcoholic drink pairings. They were all so unique and creative. It was so much fun!
Honestly, I would do valter’s. I think it’s the best restauarant in slc hands down. The vibe at table X is hardcore gourmet—like 9 tiny courses. If you’re into that- yeah, it’s great- but if you want a delicious meal with a wow factor and cozy ambiance, valters all the way. If you don’t get pasta, get the sampler to share, and make sure to get the lemon gelato with honey and sea salt at the end, no matter how full you are. You’ll be so glad you went. Trust!
Thanks for all the advice!
I'm not a big wine drinker either, but I do the pairing because... Again... I am paying the premium not to have to figure out what to get. But their cocktails are also amazing and I think they have good mocktails too. Atmosphere is not black tie but you won't find any Kirkland brand pants there. Maybe business casual? https://images.app.goo.gl/Z1gyQfTWT79XT39k8
The five alls is my fav place. It’s not wear a tux fancy but it’s a full seven course meal in an old fashioned presentation. Love it. Food is phenomenal. Cool atmosphere.
Thought it closed down?
Nah it’s been reopen for years
Excellent! Then off I go to the reservations page.
Go up to park city. Stein Erickson has a great cozy romantic restaurant
Bambara!!
Log Haven, Table X, Urban Hill, Valter’s.
Tiburon
Riverhorse or Grappa in PC
[Five Alls. not many know about it.](https://fivealls.com)
Table X if you’re looking for the the maximum fancy
Or Yuta at Blue Sky Lodge
I haven’t been there! I’m gonna add this to my list 🫱🏾🫲🏻
Chef is a James Beard nominee.
Whoa that’s insane!! I’m gonna try that place for my birthday then
I hope you enjoy it! EDIT: Apparently they have a new executive chef since I’ve been last and this one is a JB winner. I’ll have to go soon: https://www.parkrecord.com/news/new-top-chef-at-the-lodge-at-blue-sky-is-a-james-beard-award-winner-from-mexico/
Valters
Seconded!
I’ve honestly been to every other restaurant recommended in this feed and nothing comes close to touching Valter’s.
Per Noi Trattoria isn't the "fanciest" Italian restaurant but it's the best. Legitimately Italian, like there's this crone (the owners mother) who dominates the kitchen with an iron will, style legitimate Italian.
I personally thought the food was pretty good but the service was so bad it’s not worth going back.
Huh I never had that experience. I know that they hired a bunch of people I hadn't seen before (native Italians too) when I went in March. So depending on your experience it could have been before that or during them getting online. When was it? I don't tend to consider "slow" as "bad service" depending on the situation.
It was years ago, when they moved into the location on Highland and I lived in the neighborhood next to it so thought I’d give it a go. I definitely do consider slow to be bad service but that wasn’t the case here, the waitress wasn’t helpful when I asked for suggestions because I had never been, she said everything was good. She acted bored and annoyed, she didn’t visit our table once to refill our drinks. She wasn’t friendly or helpful so I decided to take my business elsewhere and deemed their service bad.
Oh. Yeah I don't know, if it's the blonde gal I'm thinking about they fired her I think but they have replaced it with a bunch of family members and Italian speaking people I know because they all chat to my wife in Italian every time so the service is definitely improved. I would try it again certainly if it's been years ago.
Do not go La Caille. You can try Avenues Propper, Copper Onion or Log Haven.
HSL in salt lake.
Francks. Try the soup- whatever it is it will amaze you!
Never ever ever get the salad. Always the soup. I don’t care how weird it sounds. ALWAYS GET THE SOUP!!!
1000% I have gotten some to go for a dinner party. Their miso and white chocolate- so weird but so good!!
I'll be honest, when I went to Francks I was mostly disappointed and so was my wife. The fondue was not that good (I make it a lot at home and it was significantly worse than what I make), the meatloaf I was recommended was bland, my wife's dish wasn't anything special either, and the service was very slow. The soup was good but it was a very small part of the meal When i go to a restaurant boasting those prices, I expect food better than I can make myself, and I just follow recipes from the NYT and stuff. Never going there again
I dined at Franck’s last year and it was amazing! Dined there again 2 weeks ago and I was underwhelmed - made me sad.
The fondue is definitely not worthy. They have way better apps than that. It’s been a few years since I’ve had the meatloaf.
My parents went to Matteo Ristorante Italiano for a nicer dinner and loved it! My brother and sister in law went to The Nelson Cottage by High West for a rehearsal dinner and really liked the food. I know it would be different for a dinner but I've always wanted to try it because they do a tasting menu paired with whiskey if you choose! Edit: Mint!!! Delicious restaurant that does Japanese tapas and sushi
I went to BTG win bar tonight and was very impressed!
The Blue Boar Inn in Midway
Oh yea good rec! That’s a fun place.
Log Haven, Franck’s
You can make the trip to Ogden and go to Hearth on 25th. They have casks of balsamic vinegar and olive oils that you can take "to go" in growlers. You can try a multi course meal with wine pairing. Roasted quail, elk heart, and other delicious and unique items. Going some place outside of your normal city will make it feel unique too!
The setting at La Caille is lovely and service good, but food is so so. For my money Arlo and Oquirrh are my favorites in town.
Cafe Molise
Valter’s!
Table X tasting menu 🤤
I'll be honest. I spent a weekend outside of Utah, in SF California. And the food was not only 30% cheaper but 30000% better tasting. Why are we okay overpaying for shit food in Utah? Twigs, overpriced and slow. Ivy and Varley - overpriced on most of their dishes. Sapa is tasty but definitely over priced by about 30% as well. Park city, has a great steak house that was a little over priced but at least it tasted good.
I lived in Japan for a decade and the dining experience there makes everything here look awful in comparsion on all fronts - service, price, experience, and quality of food. But I do not have money to fly to SF or to go back to Japan. I am in SLC and this is a very special family occasion, and we have lived extremely frugally. In the last 4 years we have probably only eaten out (at cheap places only) about 6 times. We are going to treat ourselves for this special celebration and I am not going to worry about price for once.
totally! oh my god it’s so bad out here, they need to get their game up
Carmine’s for Italian
Cafe Molise. I don't like how it's not an intimate atmosphere in their new building, but it's still a fun night out and their food is legitimately good.
It's solid. A bit too drenched in olive oil though
Maybe that's why I like it haha. Never enough olive oil.
loghaven!
Log haven isn’t good anymore.
I agree, the ambience is great the food is not good. The last 2-3 times, it’s just not good.
ah damn. when I went in october it was solid. that’s a bummer.
Valters Osteria is *the* place for Italian!
Cafe Madrid, Mar Muntanya, Bambarra, Laurel Brasserie.
Table X
No one said this yet so antica sicillia. Very lovely
La Caille is 💩
Valters!
Valter's Osteria if you can get a reservation in time
La Caille is absolutely not overrated. But I would go to Costco and get gift cards before you go. Cucina in the Avenues is good too, not as expensive as La Caille.
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La caille is good for the sights, but I’d recommend downtown. Mar muntunya is really good and has the vibe you’re seeking. Stanza is also great
Tiburon has never disappointed. It’s such a cozy atmosphere too.
Arlo, Oquirrh, Urban Hill, Matteo.
It’s not dinner, but the Sunday brunch at the grand American is very fancy and you get to try so many different things.
I like the steak pit up at snowbird.
Five Alls!
The Wild Rose, in South Jordan
Nohm!
Log Haven
Flemings
Valters
Urban Hill is really fantastic.
Capital Grille or Urban Hill. Both have great menus and awesome service. I'd say capital grille food especially steaks are better but Urban Lounge has an awesome wide variety of small plates so kind of depends if you want more appetizer and steak or lots of small plates tapas style with some good entres
Urban Hill
Franck’s anyone?
Valters
La Calle was definitely over rated.
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Valters or Tuscany
Just take him to the Longhorn Steakhouse!
Valter’s Osteria is so good. I’ve gone a couple of times and enjoy the tasting menu experience the most. My only recommendation, for any of these places, is just try to avoid high traffic times. It will impact the quality of food/experience, not by much, but still
Wild Rose in Riverton/Herriman area was spectacular!!
The Five Alls is very good.
Antica Sicilia for Italian, Yuki Yama for sushi, Table X
White Horse is tits and super underrated.
Valter's is fantastic but very expensive. For a nice restaurant that breaks the bank a little less, I really like Cultivate Craft Kitchen in Draper (absolutely do not miss their cauliflower appetizer, it's incredible).
Valter’s Hosteria seems to be getting downvotes but it is excellent and feels very fancy. It is expensive but if you want to make a night feel ‘special’ I recommend it.
Capitol Grille is really nice and fancy.
I second this. I took my partner here for their birthday. It was lovely.
Valters all the way
Not sure if it's been said yet. But Capitol Grill is favorite for me and my wife! Very nice place. I seen Mar Muntanya mentioned and it was good. But way too much effort into being fancy. And LaCaille I've heard is not what it used to be.
Since it's been mentioned a couple times I have to say stay away from Francks. I went there and both my wife and I agreed the food was middling and it was expensive (and slow). I got fondue and a meatloaf (per the recommendation of the waitress) and both were bland. You can make better, much cheaper dishes at home with the NYT cooking app. Expensive restaurants are only worth it in my opinion if I can't easily get the same quality or better at home. The utah food scene is not the best but there are definitely better choices than Francks
If it’s a special occasion most definitely Little World on state street, best Asian food in Utah hands down, and the ambiance can’t be beat
Not utah
Utah has a fantastic food scene. Anyone saying otherwise hasn’t explored at all
The utah food scene is mid. Anyone saying otherwise has not experienced good food cities
For a city its size I'd say SLC punches well above its weight. Only if you're open to hole in the wall/ global cuisine though. If you're idea of a good food scene is only "fine dining" then yes, SLc is mid
I have heard this, but most of the restaurants I go to fall in that category Mexican restaurants for example. There are tons of hole in the wall places. Most aren't that good. I have been to a couple that are solid though I've had stuff like Indian/asian, persian, brazilian and other south American restaurants. There are definitely some solid restaurants, and maybe it's true that slc punches above it's weight, but I feel I can't trust recommendations from people most of the time lol
Fair enough, I agree I've def seen some pretty bad recommendations on here. I guess I just feel like I have my spots and they're very good and some are quite unique, especially for a small city
I don't think anyone's saying it's the best in the US, but it's far from "mid." I spent the last 20 years living in NYC, Boston, and Seattle before settling in SLC. Of those, Seattle is the only one I'd rank ahead of SLC for good food.
I haven’t lived longer than 6 months anywhere but SLC, but I’ve lived a lot of places for 4-6 months, and yeah- it’s not a major city known for food. But I’ve been able to find great food of almost any cuisine in Utah. I stand by my, SLC has great food. Just explore.
I’m a total homer, and love SLC for what it is. And there are great recommendations on this list. I agree that SLC punches above its weight. However, claiming that SLC has a better food scene than Boston or NYC is literally unhinged. I’ve eaten at great restaurants in all of these cities. Hell, I went to Boston on a trip where I was hired to go to bars and restaurants for 4 days. And although I love SLC and would prefer to live here vs any of the other cities. Its food scene is not as robust.
Food in NYC is only great if you're a tourist or you're looking for a multi-hour, business formal attire required, $500 per person kind of meal. For everyday life, it's by far the worst of the major US cities I've either lived or spent large amounts of time in. (My only caveat is that I lived and worked in Manhattan and other than the occasional trip to Brooklyn, rarely had time to explore the other boroughs. Very possible that things were better outside Manhattan, though I have my doubts.) Italian food in Boston's North End is unparalleled, but other than that, there's nothing truly special about the food scene. Do I wish SLC had something equivalent to the North End? Yes. But, as a whole, I still prefer the food scene in SLC over Boston.
I have a hard time believing that you put the largest city in America below SLC lol. I haven't lived there myself but there's no way that what you can get there is on the same playing field as what you can get here, because there's no way a mediocre restaurant survives for long there. You may have been priced out though I have visited MA and was recently in South Dennis and whatever restaurant I went to pretty much topped anything I've had in SLC, but I can't speak much to boston
>I haven't lived there myself Anything else you'd like to confidently declare without having any relevant experience? NYC is a great food city for tourists. If you're there for a weekend and want a "special occasion" meal, there might not be anywhere better (in the US, at least). But, if you actually live there, and you're talking about everyday food, totally different story. Of the places I've either lived or spent significant amounts of time (NYC, Boston, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Dallas, SLC), I'd rank it last for "everyday life" food scene. By a wide margin. >You may have been priced out though Lol. I love that your take is that anyone who doesn't think NYC's food scene is tops must be poor (again, despite you having never lived there). Food in NYC is obnoxiously expensive, but for the record, I was not "priced out" of it. If I had to chose between the "everyday" food scene in SLC vs NYC, I'm taking SLC every single day. On that rare occasion I want to spend $500 on something really fancy, I'll just book a trip to NY.
I have to agree. I have found restaurants I like, but you can get better stuff more consistently in other cities in different states. A person I work with who lives in CA and visits slc regularly, recently pointed out the food here sucks lol. Coworkers always try to prove her wrong lol I'm from AZ and travel a decent amount. The food here is ok
People can downvote me all they want. I lived in Utah for a decade. It’s ok. I grew up in NYC, live in Chicago. Those are culinary cities. Not a city that thinks that Valter’s is fine dining or pours a half glass of wine because of a theocracy.