Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Utah

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Utah? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Log Haven

4.8

4.8 (4162)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Holladay / Midvale / Sandy / Union

About the restaurant

Log Haven, long synonymous with wildflowers, waterfalls and fine canyon dining, is located in a historic log mansion in the Wasatch National Forest, minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. Named "Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S." by USA Today and America's Most Scenic Restaurants (as featured in Forbes)! Consistently honored with the most national and local awards in the industry: Best Utah Restaurant, Best Salt Lake Restaurant, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and the coveted Hall of Fame Award. “This is the highest honor we can give a restaurant in Utah. It means that besides having great food, terrific ambiance and passionate people, something magical has happened to make this restaurant so consistently excellent on all fronts that it thrives as an inspiration to everyone in the business.” -Salt Lake Magazine

Top review

CelesteVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had a wonderful dinner at Log Haven! I had the filet and it was delicious and so tender. My husband had the shrimp and said it was really good and full of flavor! We had the maple crème brûlée and highly recommend it. The service was great and the restaurant is so cozy and nice!

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Popular dish

Warm French Chocolate Cake

Popular dish

Korean Fried Cauliflower

Popular dish

Seared Beef Tenderloin

Trellis Cafe

4.9

4.9 (308)

$30 and under

Café

Lehi

About the restaurant

Trellis Café is an airy lunch space with a beautiful patio overlooking the stunning 55-acre Ashton Gardens. Trellis offers a satisfying and fresh menu of seasonally-inspired fare as well as a daily pasta special. At the end of your meal, prepare to be treated to a coconut macaroon you’ll be craving until your next visit.

Top review

Ashby

Dined on Oct 16, 2024

Nice place for lunch before or after a stroll in the gardens. Indoor seating is pleasant, but the patio is the real star here. Service is friendly and efficient and the menu, while not extensive, is thoughtfully conceived and well prepared.

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Kimi's Chop & Oyster House

4.7

4.7 (1580)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Holladay / Midvale / Sandy / Union

About the restaurant

WE HAVE MOVED! OUR NEW LOCATION IS 4699 S HIGHLAND DRIVE, SLC, UT.

SLC's most glamorous, sexy and taste bud tantalizing restaurant has elevated their experience. Tear drop chandeliers, off-white banquettes, a mixture of velvet and sherpa chairs in the lounge and bar area create an ultra hip vibe for those who like to sit in the buzz !! For those who'd rather have a more quiet and romantic experience, the upstairs offers a more tranquil setting while overlooking the vibrance below. The other dining rooms offer either fireplace ambiance or Mt Olympus views! Our private rooms host up to 10, 20, 24 and 58 guests respectively. Our privately enclosed backyard patio overlooks Mt Olympus and features fire-pit seating!

Chef Matt's flavorful, hearty cuisine is as beautiful to look at as it is to savor! Local favorites include Chanterelle Mushroom Soup, Toast Smögen and Crispy Fried Chicken!

Due to the more formal and intimate nature of the ambiance, we welcome children 4 and over. NO INFANTS.

Top review

Angela

Dined 4 days ago

So AMAZING! Our table was private and comfortable. The food was delicious and our service was great. We will definitely be back soon.

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kimistyle crab cakes (3)

The Rest

4.6

4.6 (1028)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Bodega is the street level Tavern, that offers no frills cocktails in addition to draft beer and shots.

With a reservation, or if allowed admission from the Bartender upstairs, you can experience The Rest. It is a subterranean gem that looks like a bar that Hemingway would have built. Dark wood, taxidermy, old books and plenty of good whiskey. Perfect place for privacy and escaping the world for a minute... Or hours.

Top review

Brad

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Service, ambiance, food, drinks, staff and music all just amazing.

Nona Bistro

4.3

4.3 (139)

$31 to $50

American

Salt Lake City

About the restaurant

PLEASE NOTE: as we are primarily a patio restaurant, in the event of weather, we are unable to guarantee inside seating for outside reservations. we do cancel reservations after 10 minute grace period (please call if you’re running behind).

A backyard oasis
sister restaurant to the popular 9th and 9th pizzeria, nono, nona is a backyard oasis set behind a classic bungalow in downtown salt lake city. nona serves rustic, non-fussy, wood-fired dishes, fresh cocktails and beer and wine on our al fresco patio in the summer and cozy lamp-lit garage in cool weather.

come down the driveway and through our hops arch and enjoy a meal and drink with us.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Such a fun and different environment! Loved the food!

Blue Boar Inn & Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1006)

$31 to $50

American

Midway

About the restaurant

The Blue Boar Inn and Restaurant is reminiscent of an old world European Hunting Lodge which is nestled in the foothills of Midway, Utah. The Inn's charming main dining room will accommodate 60 people. We specialize in American Contemporary Fine Dining with Mediterranean Influence

Top review

JeremyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

What a quaint, beautiful restaurant in Midway. The food and ambience are outstanding. Fair prices and amazing quality!

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Popular dish

Blue Boar Scotch Eggs

Sicilia Mia

4.9

4.9 (1852)

$31 to $50

Sicilian

Salt Lake City

About the restaurant

Welcome to Sicilia Mia
🍝 About Us
Established in 2014, Sicilia Mia has been a cherished culinary gem in the heart of Utah. With a legacy of excellence, we have proudly secured "Best of State" and "Best of Utah" awards for several consecutive years. Our dedication to authentic Italian flavors and unparalleled service has made us a beloved destination for food enthusiasts and those seeking an exceptional dining experience.

👨‍🍳 Our cousine
Antica Sicilia where Italian gastronomy is unrivaled. With years of expertise, each dish crafts with love and creativity, transforming simple ingredients into extraordinary masterpieces that pay homage to the traditions of Sicilian cuisine.

📍4536 s highland dr, Slc. UT 84117
📞 (801) 274-0223
🌐 https://siciliamiautah.com/
Experience the essence of Sicily in every bite at Sicilia Mia. Buon appetito!

Top review

EricN

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing experience. Authentic fresh and delicious food artfully arranged and enjoyed in a quiet delightful atmosphere.

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Popular dish

Our Signature Carbonara

Popular dish

Tagliatelle Sicilia Mia

Experience

MONDAY LIVE JAZZ

Chopfuku Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine

4.7

4.7 (177)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Taylorsville

About the restaurant

The art of OMAKASE
Omakase is a famous and long-standing culinary style of the Japanese. When you choose the Omakase menu, it means that you let the chef decide your dish. The word itself in Japanese means "I believe (depending) on you".

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Carlos

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Favorite sushi in Utah. The food is amazing and the service is great. I come here once a week. Absolutely love it.

Plated Dreams

5.0

5 (92)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Bountiful

About the restaurant

Plated Dreams offers vibrant modern American cuisine, while relaxing in colors and style found nowhere else in Utah. Enjoy brunch or with colleagues, friends or with Grandma and the little one's!

As soon as you enter this restaurant, it's hard not to be slapped with the "Wow" factor and a jaw dropping eagerness to reach for those cameras. Our dedicated staff will be on hand to advise, serve and deliver what we hope is a memorable experience in a setting that's quite unique and fun!

Top review

Melissa

Dined 5 days ago

Great food, great atmosphere! We love eating here

Snowbasin Resort

4.6

4.6 (100)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Ogden

About the restaurant

Snowbasin is home to award-winning dining, consistency ranked among the best resorts in North America. The resort offers year-round dining experiences from holiday feasts to brunches. During the winter, Cinnabar is your après ski spot, conveniently located just inside Earl’s Lodge at the base. It's family friendly with incredible gastro-pub style cuisine and a full complement of spirits, wine, and local craft beers. Live music is offered on weekends during the ski season.

Top review

Tim

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Spending Thanksgiving at the resort has become one of our traditions.Food is always great and the service was outstanding.

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Experience

The Cinnabar

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