Best Lunch Restaurants in Salt Lake City

38 restaurants available nearby

1. Monarca

4.7

Exceptional(447)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

We are MONARCA! A Mexican bistro, we constantly change our menu with our chef new creations as Ceviches, Enchiladas, Steaks and other specialties. Our bar specialize in Tequila and Mezcal, awarded best Restaurant Bar 2023 in Utah, our mixologist always innovating using spices and flavors that hardly can find anywhere else. We are MONARCA, right in heart of Downtown Salt Lake City a few blocks from temple square. Bienvenidos!

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2. The Melting Pot - Salt Lake City

4.7

Exceptional(338)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown

Booked 51 times today

HOW DO YOU FONDUE? If rich, creamy cheeses and chocolates sound like your kind of scene, grab a few friends and meet for conversation, cocktails and some of the best food you’ve ever experienced. The Melting Pot invented the Art of Fondue just for people like you.

3. Caffe Molise

4.7

Exceptional(3487)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 47 times today

Occupying the historic Eagles Building on the corner of 400 South and West Temple street downtown, Caffe Molise opened in 1993 serving lunch and dinner daily. Featuring daily specials for lunch and dinner, with made-to-order appetizers, fresh and imported Italian pastas, main dishes and delectable desserts, we have been a fixture of Salt Lake City for 30 years. Staff favorites include our Ravioli con Zucca, the Arista, and Pappardelle al Sugo.Peruse our award-winning wine and drinks menus including our seasonal craft cocktails. When the weather is warm, enjoy our outdoor patio. Seating is limited; we request that guests keep dining to a 2 hour limit. Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome. We are also available for curbside pick-up and gift card purchase. Cheers!

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4. Squatters Pub - Salt Lake City

4.6

Exceptional(180)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Downtown

Since 1989, Salt Lake’s original brew pub has been serving up award-winning beers along side locally-sourced and sustainably-focused menu for lunch dinner and weekend brunch. Built in an abandoned hotel that sits in the heart of downtown, Squatters Pub Brewery has been a local favorite for over 35 years. Pair your meal with award winning local craft beers from our on-site brewery, or something from our full wine and cocktail list. Nothing is more important than the health and wellness of our community. Whether you dine in with us or order to-go, we are committed to safely providing you with great craft beers and freshly-prepared meals. If you are looking to book a table with more than 9 guests, please contact the restaurant directly and our manager will help accommodate. You can expect the highest safety measures to be strictly followed during your experience with us.

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5. STK - Salt Lake City

4.2

Awesome(480)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 113 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices

6. Ivy & Varley

4.2

Awesome(883)

Price: Expensive

• American • Salt Lake City

Booked 17 times today

Located in the heart of Salt Lake City, Ivy & Varley are a duo of a modern American bar and restaurant that offers guests an eclectic cuisine. Ivy & Varley boast some of the most unforgettable atmospheres in the city, including the largest outdoor patio that downtown has to offer. Ivy & Varley are 21+ establishments.

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7. Carson Kitchen- Salt Lake

4.5

Awesome(97)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salt Lake City

Booked 10 times today

Specializing in creative American cuisine and thoughtfully crafted cocktails, Carson Kitchen sits in the heart of Salt Lake’s downtown dining scene. Carson Kitchen is built on a philosophy of reimagined comfort food prepared with approachable fine-dining ingredients.The restaurant concept originated in 2014, opening in the historic Fremont East district of Downtown Las Vegas, a partnership between chef and restaurateur Cory Harwell and his dear friend, the late Chef Kerry Simon. Designed to bring a carefully curated experience to our country’s unique & vibrant neighborhoods, Carson Kitchen features a contemporary bar, open kitchen expo counter, and community tables in an industrial yet inviting architecture.

8. Salt and Olive

4.5

Awesome(167)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Salt Lake City

Booked 13 times today

Salt & Olive Pizzeria/Cocktails now open in Salt Lake City.

9. Bambara

4.4

Awesome(3021)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

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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10. Benihana - Salt Lake City, UT

4.2

Awesome(2433)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Salt Lake City

Booked 80 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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JenniferVIP
Utah •13 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Amazing experience! Service was incredible. Maggie was our server and she really made the whole night better! What a gem! Then there was the food…everything was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. We all had various cuts of beef and not one of us was disappointed. I had the filet with the bleu butter and highly recommend it. The tater tots are also a unique and delicious side. We knew going in we weren’t there for a value meal and this place was worth every penny!
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STK - Salt Lake CityPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.2
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Andres (Eternity Funerals)
Utah •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Best Mexican "Gourmet" restaurant in downtown salt lake city. The food is amazing the service impeccable. Alfonso and Claudia (the owners) will go above and beyond to make you feel at home.
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MonarcaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
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4.7
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Loyal B
Utah •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Awesome server named Jewel. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, nice music… it was perfect! Only thing, the Tomato Basil Soup was a little salty, everything else was amazing!
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Caffe MolisePrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7
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Mackenzie
Utah •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Lovely experience at the Downtown SLC location. The staff called to confirm the reservation and asked if we’d like anything additional at the table since we noted a celebration. Quick, efficient service and delicious options!
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The Melting Pot - Salt Lake CityPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Downtown
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4.7
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Utah •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 16, 2022
Great service! Good times. Excellent place.
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Squatters Pub - Salt Lake CityPrice: Moderate• Pub• Downtown
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4.6

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38 restaurants available nearby

1. Monarca

2. The Melting Pot - Salt Lake City

3. Caffe Molise

4. Squatters Pub - Salt Lake City

5. STK - Salt Lake City

6. Ivy & Varley

7. Carson Kitchen- Salt Lake

8. Salt and Olive

9. Bambara

10. Benihana - Salt Lake City, UT

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