Bambara

4.4

3021 Reviews

$50 and over

Modern European

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Good for business meals

Bambara, located within the vibrant Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City, is a modern bistro renowned for its impeccable service and stylish ambiance. Since its inception and through the extensive renovation and re-haul this year, Bambara continues to set the tone for the Salt Lake culinary landscape, consistently ranking as one of the best places to dine.
An ideal choice for both hotel guests and devoted locals, Bambara offers the ideal setting for celebrating cherished moments with loved ones, indulging with friends, dining with colleagues, or seeking a pre/post-theater bite. Nestled in a historically significant bank lobby adorned with original arched 10ft windows, this centrally located restaurant boasts a seasonal rotation of dishes that celebrate the local bounty of fish, game, and vegetable.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Modern European, Contemporary American, Bistro
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(801) 363-5454
Website
http://www.bambara-slc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Have the place to yourself for an unforgettable evening with 180 of your closest friends or colleagues. If your soirée requires a longer guest list, we also have access to three meeting spaces at the adjacent Hotel Monaco, with more than 3,100 square feet ranging from the 14-seat Tokyo Boardroom to the Paris Ballroom, with seating for 225. For more information or to book your event, email Tommy.Girrbach@bambara-slc.com, or fill out the form below.
Private party facilities
Bambara offers 4 elegantly appointed separate rooms for holding business meetings or receptions. They can accommodate groups of 12 – 220.
Private party contact
Bambara Restaurant : (801) 363-5454

Location
202 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
200 South
Parking details
Street parking; valet service that is discounted with validation.
Public transit
TRAX stop on Main Street Between 200-300 SouthUTA Bus Stop on 200 South at Main Street
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Christmas Day at Bambara 2024
$100.00 per person
Dec 25, 2024 only
Celebrate Christmas with us at Bambara! Enjoy a special holiday menu crafted by Chef JV, featuring seasonal favorites and signature dishes. The buffet will be available from 12PM to 6PM for $100 for adults and $50 for children ages 2-12. Come and enjoy a delightful feast while toasting to the season with our distinctive selection of fine wines!
New Years Eve at Bambara
$140.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us for New Year's Eve at Bambara! Enjoy a special Prix Fixe menu crafted by Chef JV. The menu begins at $140.00 per person with additional add-ons available, such as truffle or caviar. Enjoy the Sommelier's selected wine pairings for an additional $60.00 per person. You will not want to miss out on this evening!

Popular dishes

House Milk Rolls$10.00
Seasonal compound butter / evoo / maldon salt
Prime Utah Beef Tartare$19.00
House ricotta / calabrian kumquat marmalade / pickled mustard seeds / cured egg yolk / potato chips
Blue Cheese Potato Chips$11.00
Blue cheese & jack cheese blend / harissa spice / chives
Intermountain Gourmet Mushrooms Tartine$17.00
House ricotta / pickled mustard seeds / pickled mushrooms / seasoned crispy bits / petite greens / LEAVITY bread
Roasted Beets$13.00
Sesame vinaigrette / black sesame puree / horseradish yogurt / sunflower beet greens salsa verde
Apple Greens Salad$16.00
Charred apple vinaigrette / Beehive smoked cheddar / Lucy apples / pumpkin seed gremolata
Kohlrabi Caesar$13.00
Shaved parm / cured egg yolk / seasoned crispy bits / herbs
Puffy Potatoes$12.00
Parm / fried egg aioli; add caviar MP – add shaved winter truffle MP
Shrimp al Ajillo$19.00
Lobster butter / pepper crunch / seasoned crispy bits / lemon / LEAVITY grilled bread
Duck Confit Croquettes$16.00
Smoked onion mustard emulsion / Rockhill sheese / herbs
Tuna Crudo$21.00
Cold smoked Tuna / kumquats / marcona /chili citrus / citrus supremes
Smoked Trout Dip$17.00
Smoked trout roe / grilled bread
Cheese Board$21.00
Selection of local cheeses / nuts / mustard / honeycomb / grilled bread
Charcuterie and Cheese Board$29.00
Selection of local cheeses and house meats / nuts / mustard / honeycomb / grilled bread

Main

Pappardelle Pasta$35.00
Local elk bolognese / cured egg yolk / Rockhill Cheese / herbs
Gnocchi$29.00
Black garlic cream / guanciale / mushrooms / herbs / seasoned crispy bits / belper knolle
Duck$39.00
Coriander dust / duck foie jus / burnt honey / figs / brown butter celery root puree
24hr Wagyu Short Ribs$49.00
Fregola / charred greens / sofrito / piquillo peppers / black garlic demi
Some Utah Ranch Prime Beef Tenderloin$61.00
Puffy potatoes / braised onion / bordelaise
Elk Loin$45.00
Cardamom port reduction / carrots / scallion pepita agrodolce
Scallops$41.00
Parsley lemongrass / romanesco / calabrian kumquat marm / marcona
Halibut$42.00
Fennel broth / dill emulsion / sunchoke chips / pickled cipollini
Idaho Trout$36.00
Trout schnitzel / n'duja gribiche / meuniere sauce / fine herb salad
Piedmontese Tomahawk$0.00
Black garlic jus / choice of a side
- MP$0.00

Sides

Charred Baby Carrots$13.00
Vadouvan spice / garlic dill yogurt / carrot sorghum jus / pepita herb salsa
Intermountain Gourmet Mushroom Ragout$15.00
Crème fraiche / verjus / seasoned crispy bits / herbs
Confit Potatoes$11.00
Chili citrus / piquillo peppers / sofrito / fine herbs

Sparkling

Redentore Prosecco, Veneto, Italy$12.00
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$60.00
Chandon Brut, Napa Valley, California$15.00
- Gls$15.00
- Btl$75.00
Bouvet Brut Rose, Loire, France$14.00
- Gls$14.00
- Btl$70.00

Wines by the Glass

White

Lange Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon$14.00
- Gls$14.00
- Btl$70.00
Tangent Albarino, Edna Valley, California$11.00
- Gls$11.00
- Btl$55.00
Hermann Moser 'Per Due' Grüner Veltliner, Kremstal, Austria$13.00
- Gls$13.00
- Btl$65.00
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand$14.00
- Gls$14.00
- Btl$70.00
Jean Reverdy Sancerre, Loire, France$18.00
- Gls$18.00
- Btl$90.00
Deloach Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California$15.00
- Gls$15.00
- Btl$75.00
Albert Bichot Macon Villages Chardonnay, Burgundy, France$14.00
- Gls$14.00
- Btl$70.00

Rosé

Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France$14.00
- Gls$14.00
- Btl$70.00

Red

Piattelli 'Grand Reserve' Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina$12.00
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$60.00
Routestock Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, California$16.00
- Gls$16.00
- Btl$80.00
Parducci 'True Grit' Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington$15.00
- Gls$15.00
- Btl$75.00
Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France$14.00
- Gls$14.00
- Btl$70.00
Villa Antinori Toscana, Tuscany, Italy$13.00
- Gls$13.00
- Btl$65.00
Mouton Cadet Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France$12.00
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$60.00
Louis Latour Bourgogne, Burgundy, France$18.00
- Gls$18.00
- Btl$90.00
BV Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California$20.00
- Gls$20.00
- Btl$100.00

Beverages of Quality

Beer

Draft

Bohemian Czech Style Pilsner, UT$7.00
Uinta Cut Throat Pale Ale, UT$7.00
Epic Lunar Transit, UT$8.00
Roosters Chocolate Stout, UT$8.00
Wasatch Evo Amber Ale, UT$8.00

Can/Bottle

Pilsner

Stella Artois, BE$8.00

Lager

Bud Light, MO$6.00
Miller High Life, WI$6.00

Blonde

Kitos, UT$7.00
Melvin 'Killer Bees,' WY$7.00

IPA

Uinta 'Hazy Nosh,' UT$7.00

Dunkel Lager

Negra Modelo, MX$8.00

Cherny Bock

Bohemian Cherny Bock, UT$7.00

Non-Alcoholic

Athletic Lite, CT$6.00
Athletic IPA, CT$6.00

Craft Cocktails

The Wandering Poet$18.00
fords gin, luxardo, genepy, lemon
Hi, Honey$18.00
wahaka mezcal, hibiscus liqueur, lemon, honey
Sons of Cinnamon$18.00
bushmills irish whiskey, coffee vermouth, cinnamon bark simple, mole chocolate bitters
Salt City Classic$18.00
uncle nearest whiskey, local salt, demerara sugar, infinity bitters
Tequila Temptress$18.00
blanco tequila, pomegranate, spiced cranberry simple, grapefruit, topped with soda water
Pear of Amigos$18.00
elijah craig bourbon, casamigos reposado tequila, domaine de canton, spiced pear, cinnamon bark simple, lemon
Thyme & Dimension$18.00
blanche d'armagnac, st germain, thyme simple, grapefruit topped with champagne
The Velveteen Rabbit$18.00
ketel one vodka, crème de violette, velvet falernum, lemon simple, topped with sparkling grapefruit

Zero Proof

Pomeberry Punch
pomegranate, lime, cranberry, ginger beer
It's Winter Thyme
grapefruit, thyme, lime, soda water
Lavender Earl
earl gray, lavender, honey, lemon

What 3,021 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bambara offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and a "great atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious food," particularly the halibut and elk. The restaurant is known for its creative menu and attentive staff, making it perfect for special occasions or a casual night out.

3,021 Reviews

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Colleen
Salt Lake City
17 reviews
1.0
17 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It's been a year since I've been to this restaurant. In the past has been outstanding but seems to have declined. Food took an hour to arrive and was cold when it came. Even then, the dishes were not anything to mention. Not worth the cost. Our waitress was the only good point. She kept us informed, apologized for delays, attempted to make it up. At the end of the night we were just glad to get out of there. Disappointing overall. This has been a good place to go after attending the ballet as it is right across the street. Won't be back.
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Elena
Salt Lake City
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Limited food variety. Server treated me like she was doing me a favor that she was serving us. I asked if she can help me and she said that she was going to another table, however she stopped to help me. I looked at her and asked for what I needed. They didn’t fill our water glasses as well. The place has a funny smell and looks more like a cheap fast food restaurant and not what Bambara was. They had at best 20 people in the entire restaurant that were having lunch. Bambara was a favorite and not anymore. Scratched from the restaurant list that we would like to go. So disappointing.
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Katherine
VIP
Salt Lake City
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have enjoyed Bambara for many years. Our server was excellent. Our favorite dishes last night were the Shrimp al Ajillo and the Sticky Toffee Pudding, recommend!
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Kate
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We’ve dined here in the past and always been quite pleased. Had a holiday gathering last night with nine total. Food was mediocre and overpriced, and one friend watched us all eat bc they forgot her order. They did comp her meal which helped. Too bad… we were really looking forward to a great evening with friends. Won’t go back for a while.
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Carrie
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service. Unique and delicious food offerings. Great craft cocktails.
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paul
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Place for Lunch, very attentive service and great tasting food.
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Linda
VIP
Salt Lake City
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I wasn't thrilled with Bambara this go around. One thing I really hate are really small tables. When this is the case, you're always smack-dab next to the party next to you. We also didn't really love the food. I got the gnocchi and my partner ordered the most pricey red meat option (I can't remember what it was called.) For the price, I wouldn't recommend.
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Lori
VIP
Salt Lake City
28 reviews
2.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
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J
VIP
Salt Lake City
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Slipping. Wine pour was maybe 3 oz for $12. Someone decided to use coriander on duck. Yuck. Used to be great, now, meh
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Steve
VIP
Salt Lake City
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A drink in the Vault (attached bar) was fun, pleasant and had great staff who made us feel welcome. So convenient for a meal prior to the ballet which is just across the street. Our server was fantastic. Available, knowledgeable and not intrusive. Water glasses filled without being asked for, same for wine- but appropriately if the individual agreed. I wish the food was on par with this outstanding level of service and kindness. Food was good, solid, but not a home run like the rest of our night. The Kohlrabi Caesar salad was the highlight of the night. Our entrees; poached halibut and duck breast were solid and good. Hard to pay a premium for a dinner I think I could do better at home.
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FAQs

Bambara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 363-5454.

Bambara is rated 4.4 stars by 3021 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

202 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Additional information

Cross street
200 South
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Modern European, Contemporary American, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking; valet service that is discounted with validation.
Public transit
TRAX stop on Main Street Between 200-300 SouthUTA Bus Stop on 200 South at Main Street
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bambara-slc.com/
Phone number
(801) 363-5454
Catering
Have the place to yourself for an unforgettable evening with 180 of your closest friends or colleagues. If your soirée requires a longer guest list, we also have access to three meeting spaces at the adjacent Hotel Monaco, with more than 3,100 square feet ranging from the 14-seat Tokyo Boardroom to the Paris Ballroom, with seating for 225. For more information or to book your event, email Tommy.Girrbach@bambara-slc.com, or fill out the form below.
Private party facilities
Bambara offers 4 elegantly appointed separate rooms for holding business meetings or receptions. They can accommodate groups of 12 – 220.
Private party contact
Bambara Restaurant : (801) 363-5454

Bambara

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Filet Mignon

Blue Cheese Potato Chips

Scallops

Starters

House Milk Rolls$10.00

Prime Utah Beef Tartare$19.00

Blue Cheese Potato Chips$11.00

Intermountain Gourmet Mushrooms Tartine$17.00

Roasted Beets$13.00

Apple Greens Salad$16.00

Kohlrabi Caesar$13.00

Puffy Potatoes$12.00

Shrimp al Ajillo$19.00

Duck Confit Croquettes$16.00

Tuna Crudo$21.00

Smoked Trout Dip$17.00

Cheese Board$21.00

Charcuterie and Cheese Board$29.00

Main

Pappardelle Pasta$35.00

Gnocchi$29.00

Duck$39.00

24hr Wagyu Short Ribs$49.00

Some Utah Ranch Prime Beef Tenderloin$61.00

Elk Loin$45.00

Scallops$41.00

Halibut$42.00

Idaho Trout$36.00

Piedmontese Tomahawk$0.00

Sides

Charred Baby Carrots$13.00

Intermountain Gourmet Mushroom Ragout$15.00

Confit Potatoes$11.00

Sparkling

Redentore Prosecco, Veneto, Italy$12.00

Chandon Brut, Napa Valley, California$15.00

Bouvet Brut Rose, Loire, France$14.00

Wines by the Glass

White

Lange Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon$14.00

Tangent Albarino, Edna Valley, California$11.00

Hermann Moser 'Per Due' Grüner Veltliner, Kremstal, Austria$13.00

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand$14.00

Jean Reverdy Sancerre, Loire, France$18.00

Deloach Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California$15.00

Albert Bichot Macon Villages Chardonnay, Burgundy, France$14.00

Rosé

Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France$14.00

Red

Piattelli 'Grand Reserve' Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina$12.00

Routestock Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, California$16.00

Parducci 'True Grit' Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington$15.00

Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France$14.00

Villa Antinori Toscana, Tuscany, Italy$13.00

Mouton Cadet Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France$12.00

Louis Latour Bourgogne, Burgundy, France$18.00

BV Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California$20.00

Beverages of Quality

Beer

Draft

Bohemian Czech Style Pilsner, UT$7.00

Uinta Cut Throat Pale Ale, UT$7.00

Epic Lunar Transit, UT$8.00

Roosters Chocolate Stout, UT$8.00

Wasatch Evo Amber Ale, UT$8.00

Can/Bottle

Pilsner

Stella Artois, BE$8.00

Lager

Bud Light, MO$6.00

Miller High Life, WI$6.00