Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Salt Lake City, according to Tripadvisor

Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.

There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Salt Lake City has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.

To aid in your search, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Salt Lake City using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!

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#29. Stoneground Italian

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (166 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 249 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-2803
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#28. Manoli's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (98 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 402 E Harvey Milk Blvd #2, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-4304
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#27. Tin Angel

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (293 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: European, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 131 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1707
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#26. Sawadee Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (243 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Asian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 754 E South Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84102-1218
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#25. Cucina Toscana

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (336 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 307 W Pierpont Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1712
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#24. Kimi's Chop & Oyster House

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (98 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 2155 S Highland Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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#23. Rodizio Grill - Salt Lake City

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (333 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Brazilian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 600 South 700 East 2nd Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
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#22. Ruth's Diner

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,273 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4160 E Emigration Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1764
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#21. Tucanos Brazilian Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (356 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Brazilian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 162 S 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1145
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#20. Red Iguana 2

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (927 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Latin
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 866 W South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84104-1137
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#19. The Dodo Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (292 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1355 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105-3753
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#18. Sapa Sushi Bar & Asian Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (185 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 722 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-3822
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#17. The Copper Onion

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,067 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 111 E Broadway Suite 170, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-5225
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#16. Tuscany

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (208 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 2832 E 6200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84121-2372
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#15. Spencer's Steaks and Chops

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (319 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 255 S W Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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#14. Porcupine Pub & Grille

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (463 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3698 E Fort Union Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84121-4550
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#13. The Garden Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (378 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 15 E South Temple Fl 10 Joseph Smith Memorial Building, Salt Lake City, UT 84150-9002
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#12. Brio Italian Grille

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (451 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 80 S Regent St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-1952
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#11. Eva

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (310 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 317 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-2702
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#10. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (296 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 20 S 400 W # 2020 #2020, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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#9. Caffe Molise

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (759 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 404 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-2316
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#8. RubySnap

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (172 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 770 S 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-2603
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#7. Bambara Salt Lake City

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (670 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 202 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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#6. Takashi

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (790 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 18 W Market St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-2103
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#5. Ruth's Chris Steak House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (406 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 275 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1915
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#4. The Roof Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (553 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 15 E South Temple Fl 10 Joseph Smith Memorial Building, Salt Lake City, UT 84150-9002
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#3. Current Fish & Oyster

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (409 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 279 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-2413
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#2. Valter's Osteria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,134 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 173 W Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1914
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#1. Log Haven

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (590 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 6451 E Millcreek Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84109-3814
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