Highest-rated restaurants in Salt Lake City by diners
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 said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% 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 online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
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 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#23. Vientiane Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4090 West 5415th South Ste 122 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Fruits & Veggies
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Red Food Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Food Trucks, Peruvian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Poke & Sushi Hut
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 270 South Main St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Poke, Sushi Bars, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Fresh Donut & Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (352 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2699 South State St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Donuts, Bakeries, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Stun Cube
- Rating: 4.5/5 (269 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2732 South State St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Afghan Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (611 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3142 Main St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Afghan
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Golden Gyros
- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 259 West 900th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Greek, Burgers, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Honeysuckle Coffee
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1588 South Main St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Old Bridge Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 249 East 3300th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Modern European
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Ascoli Espresso
- Rating: 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 30 East Broadway Ste 104 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Frankie and Essl's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 490 East 1300 South Ste 102 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Ellerbeck Mansion Bed & Breakfast
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 140 North B St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Bed & Breakfast, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Matcha Cafe Kyoto
- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 2223 South Highland Drive E5 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Cafes, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Tacos Hidalgo
- Rating: 5.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 West South Temple Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Toasters
- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 1560 East 3300 South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Delis, Bagels, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Good Food Gluten Free Bakery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 423 West 800 South Ste A-113 Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Alpha Coffee Cafe - Salt Lake City
- Rating: 5.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 South Main St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Jamaica's Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Caribbean, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Facil Taqueria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Afghan Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1465 South State St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Afghan
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Emilianos Taco Shop
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2646 South 700th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Yalla Kosher Food Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1760 1100th East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Kahve Café
- Rating: 5.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 57 South 600 East Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
