Highest-rated restaurants in Salt Lake City by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Salt Lake City, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Ascoli Espresso

- Rating: 4.7/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 30 East Broadway Ste 104 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Hruska's Kolaches

- Rating: 4.7/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2030 South 900th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Pupuseria El Paraiso

- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 2775 South 300 West Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Salvadoran, Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Alpha Coffee Cafe - Salt Lake City

- Rating: 4.7/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 South Main St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Aranya Thai kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 60 East 800 South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Bhansa Ghar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 250 West 2100 South Expy Ste G Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Neutral Ground

- Rating: 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 122 Pierpont Ave. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Southern, Venues & Event Spaces, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. The Red Food Truck

- Rating: 4.7/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Food Trucks, Peruvian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Sara Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 609 East 2100 South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Stun Cube

- Rating: 4.7/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2732 South State St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. MillCrepes Cafe & Catering

- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 330 East 400th South Ste 103 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Creperies, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Afghan Kitchen - Main St.

- Rating: 4.8/5 (654 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3142 South Main St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Afghan, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Vientiane Market

- Rating: 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4090 West 5415th South Ste 122 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Fruits & Veggies
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Fresh Donut & Deli

- Rating: 4.8/5 (400 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2699 South State St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Donuts, Bakeries, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Toasters

- Rating: 4.8/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 1560 East 3300 South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Delis, Bagels, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Good Food Gluten Free Bakery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 423 West 800 South Ste A-113 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Matcha Cafe Kyoto

- Rating: 4.8/5 (84 reviews)
- Address: 2223 South Highland Drive E5 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Cafes, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Old Bridge Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 249 East 3300th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Modern European
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Frankie and Essl's

- Rating: 4.8/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 490 East 1300 South Ste 102 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. HandoSake Sushi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 222 South Main St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Kahve Café

- Rating: 4.8/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 57 South 600 East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Facil Taqueria

- Rating: 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4429 South 2950 East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Blatch's Backyard BBQ

- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 186 I St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Vegan, Barbecue, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Tacos Hidalgo

- Rating: 4.8/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 West South Temple Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Jamaica's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Caribbean, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Afghan Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1465 South State St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Afghan
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Kafe' Mamai

- Rating: 4.9/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 49 East Gallivan Ave. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Food Trucks, African, Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Emiliano's Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.9/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2646 South 700 East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Mana Thai Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 2821 South 2300th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Yalla Kosher Food Truck

- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1760 1100th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.