Have you ever visited a restaurant based on all its advertising, only to visit and find it less than amazing? A much better way to get restaurant recommendations is by word of mouth. When everyone you know is raving about a place, it’s generally worth the hype. Here are 13 Utah restaurants that are pretty famous…but totally worth all the hullabaloo.
- Cliffside Restaurant, St. George
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Cliffside Restaurant/Facebook Cliffside Restaurant offers stunning views of St. George, along with impeccable service and a fresh, delicious menu. Whether you’re looking for a juicy steak or a crisp salad, you’ll find it here. Reserve your table early for the best view. 511 S. Airport Road, St. George.
- Communal, Provo
Alyssa D./Yelp
Dan B./Yelp Communal is quite possibly the most hyped restaurant in Utah County, but it’s earned its reputation. The menu is designed for sharing - communal dining, if you will - and the food is pretty tasty. The friendly atmosphere and excellent service certainly doesn’t hurt, either. 102 N. University Avenue, Provo.
- The Farm Restaurant, Canyons Resort
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Doug W./TripAdvisor Snuggle into a delicious farm-to-table meal at The Farm Restaurant at the Canyons Resort near Park City. The food is fresh and tasty, the atmosphere is cozy and the view is fabulous. 4000 Canyons Resort Dr, Canyons Resort.
- Hell’s Backbone Grill, Boulder
Maude N./TripAdvisor
futureconsultant/TripAdvisor Hell’s Backbone Grill has won just about every dining award offered in Utah, and even though it’s remote, it’s well worth a drive to check this place out! The food is all locally-sourced and much of it is grown or preserved right onsite. It’s temporarily closed for the season, but will open up again on March 17, 2017. 20 N. Highway 12, Boulder. See our article with more info and directions here.
- La Caille Restaurant, Sandy
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Oak Jeong H./Yelp This restaurant in Sandy looks like it came right out of a fairy tale. The grounds are absolutely stunning, making it a popular spot for weddings. The food is creative, fresh and locally-sourced whenever possible. La Caille isn’t inexpensive, but it’s well worth the price for a special occasion. 9565 S. Wasatch Blvd., Sandy. See our article with more info and directions here.
- Log Haven Restaurant, Salt Lake City
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LogHavenRestaurant/Facebook Log Haven Restaurant has a long-standing reputation as Salt Lake City’s most romantic restaurant, and you’ll see why when you visit. The cozy ambiance is perfect for a special occasion, and the food is so delicious you’ll want to come up with even more reasons to be romantic. 6451 E. Millcreek Canyon Road, Salt Lake City. See our article with more info and directions here.
- Maddox Ranch House, Brigham City
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Jen T./Yelp Maddox Ranch House opened in 1949, and it’s been a popular Utah dining spot ever since. It’s best known for its beef - steaks of all kinds, and roast beef (shown here). The dinner rolls are legendary as well. This place is definitely worth the drive to Brigham City! 1900 S. Highway 89, Brigham City.
- The Mandarin, Bountiful
Trenton W./Yelp
Hai Yen D./Yelp The Mandarin has long been a favorite for Chinese Food on the Wasatch Front. The ambiance is beautiful, and you’ll find some really remarkable food here. Don’t expect typical greasy, over-sugary Westernized Chinese food here; everything is truly delicious. 348 E. 900 N., Bountiful.
- Red Iguana, Salt Lake City
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Dru Y,/TripAdvisor On weekends, the line of people waiting for a table stretches around the building of Red Iguana. It’s easily the most popular Mexican food restaurant in the entire state (it has 4.5 stars with over 2,800 reviews on Trip Advisor alone!). The specialty mole sauces are incredible, and you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. 736 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City. See our article with more info and directions here.
- R&R BBQ, Salt Lake City
Eugene S./Yelp
Niccolo L./Yelp Dining at R&R BBQ means waiting in line, especially for lunch, but you don’t want to miss this place - it’s the best BBQ joint in the Beehive State. We would recommend something to you, but we can’t begin to choose just one item. Order everything…or just come back again tomorrow. 307 W. 600 S., Salt Lake City.
- The Roof Restaurant, Salt Lake City
The Roof Restaurant/Facebook
Elle D./Yelp Located on the 10th floor of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, The Roof is a popular spot for young Mormon couples to get engaged. With a view like this, it’s likely difficult to find any better spot! The gourmet dinner buffet allows you to get a little bit of everything delicious, including some tasty desserts. 15 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City.
- Tona, Ogden
Josh S./Yelp
Business Owner/Yelp The Beehive State’s best sushi is a best-kept secret for many Utahns. Tona is spotlessly clean, with incredible service from knowledgeable waitstaff. The sushi is fresh, creative and oh-so-good. 210 25th Street, Ogden.
- The Tree Room, Sundance
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Mary M./Yelp A meal at The Tree Room is an experience, not just dinner. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more welcoming, knowledgeable waitstaff, and the food is all paired with the perfect drink (if you drink, take the recommendations - they’re spot-on). And yes…there really is a tree in the middle of this cozy dining room! 8841 N. Alpine Loop Road, Sundance.
Of course, we can’t list ALL of Utah’s favorite restaurants in just one article! Which ones do you think we should include next time?
Cliffside Restaurant/Facebook
Cliffside Restaurant offers stunning views of St. George, along with impeccable service and a fresh, delicious menu. Whether you’re looking for a juicy steak or a crisp salad, you’ll find it here. Reserve your table early for the best view. 511 S. Airport Road, St. George.
Alyssa D./Yelp
Dan B./Yelp
Communal is quite possibly the most hyped restaurant in Utah County, but it’s earned its reputation. The menu is designed for sharing - communal dining, if you will - and the food is pretty tasty. The friendly atmosphere and excellent service certainly doesn’t hurt, either. 102 N. University Avenue, Provo.
New2Cal/TripAdvisor
Doug W./TripAdvisor
Snuggle into a delicious farm-to-table meal at The Farm Restaurant at the Canyons Resort near Park City. The food is fresh and tasty, the atmosphere is cozy and the view is fabulous. 4000 Canyons Resort Dr, Canyons Resort.
Maude N./TripAdvisor
futureconsultant/TripAdvisor
Hell’s Backbone Grill has won just about every dining award offered in Utah, and even though it’s remote, it’s well worth a drive to check this place out! The food is all locally-sourced and much of it is grown or preserved right onsite. It’s temporarily closed for the season, but will open up again on March 17, 2017. 20 N. Highway 12, Boulder. See our article with more info and directions here.
La Caille Restaurant/Facebook
Oak Jeong H./Yelp
This restaurant in Sandy looks like it came right out of a fairy tale. The grounds are absolutely stunning, making it a popular spot for weddings. The food is creative, fresh and locally-sourced whenever possible. La Caille isn’t inexpensive, but it’s well worth the price for a special occasion. 9565 S. Wasatch Blvd., Sandy. See our article with more info and directions here.
LogHavenRestaurant/Facebook
Log Haven Restaurant has a long-standing reputation as Salt Lake City’s most romantic restaurant, and you’ll see why when you visit. The cozy ambiance is perfect for a special occasion, and the food is so delicious you’ll want to come up with even more reasons to be romantic. 6451 E. Millcreek Canyon Road, Salt Lake City. See our article with more info and directions here.
Shauna S./Yelp
Jen T./Yelp
Maddox Ranch House opened in 1949, and it’s been a popular Utah dining spot ever since. It’s best known for its beef - steaks of all kinds, and roast beef (shown here). The dinner rolls are legendary as well. This place is definitely worth the drive to Brigham City! 1900 S. Highway 89, Brigham City.
Trenton W./Yelp
Hai Yen D./Yelp
The Mandarin has long been a favorite for Chinese Food on the Wasatch Front. The ambiance is beautiful, and you’ll find some really remarkable food here. Don’t expect typical greasy, over-sugary Westernized Chinese food here; everything is truly delicious. 348 E. 900 N., Bountiful.
Rosiee1205/TripAdvisor
Dru Y,/TripAdvisor
On weekends, the line of people waiting for a table stretches around the building of Red Iguana. It’s easily the most popular Mexican food restaurant in the entire state (it has 4.5 stars with over 2,800 reviews on Trip Advisor alone!). The specialty mole sauces are incredible, and you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. 736 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City. See our article with more info and directions here.
Eugene S./Yelp
Niccolo L./Yelp
Dining at R&R BBQ means waiting in line, especially for lunch, but you don’t want to miss this place - it’s the best BBQ joint in the Beehive State. We would recommend something to you, but we can’t begin to choose just one item. Order everything…or just come back again tomorrow. 307 W. 600 S., Salt Lake City.
The Roof Restaurant/Facebook
Elle D./Yelp
Located on the 10th floor of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, The Roof is a popular spot for young Mormon couples to get engaged. With a view like this, it’s likely difficult to find any better spot! The gourmet dinner buffet allows you to get a little bit of everything delicious, including some tasty desserts. 15 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City.
Josh S./Yelp
Business Owner/Yelp
The Beehive State’s best sushi is a best-kept secret for many Utahns. Tona is spotlessly clean, with incredible service from knowledgeable waitstaff. The sushi is fresh, creative and oh-so-good. 210 25th Street, Ogden.
The Tree Room/TripAdvisor
Mary M./Yelp
A meal at The Tree Room is an experience, not just dinner. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more welcoming, knowledgeable waitstaff, and the food is all paired with the perfect drink (if you drink, take the recommendations - they’re spot-on). And yes…there really is a tree in the middle of this cozy dining room! 8841 N. Alpine Loop Road, Sundance.
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