Soft launch · Salt Lake City
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23 spots
Neighborhood
Cuisine / vibe
Drink license
Price
Bar X / Beer Bar
Downtown · Cocktail bar, Beer
Downtown cocktail den upstairs and craft beer hall downstairs — late-night hub.
Copper Onion
Downtown · American, New American
Ryan Lowder’s downtown staple — seasonal American plates and a solid patio.
Red Iguana
West SLC · Mexican
Legendary Mexican moles and margaritas — a Salt Lake institution on North Temple.
Bar Nohm
Downtown · Cocktail bar, Japanese-inspired
Intimate cocktail bar with Japanese-leaning drinks and late hours.
Caputo's Market & Deli
9th & 9th · Italian, Deli
Italian market, cheeses, and sandwiches — the go-to for picnic boards and imports.
Crown Burgers
Downtown · Burgers, American
Utah classic — pastrami burgers, fry sauce, and no-frills counter service.
Feldman's Deli
Sugar House · Deli, Jewish
Classic Jewish deli — pastrami, bagels, and matzo ball soup done right.
Fisher Brewing
Granary · Brewery, Beer
Local brewery with a sunny patio, rotating taps, and food trucks often nearby.
Franklin Ave. Cocktails & Kitchen
Downtown · New American, Cocktail bar
New American plates and serious cocktails in the historic Franklin Avenue theatre building — open late downtown.
Gracie's
Downtown · American, Bar food
Multi-level downtown bar with patio, live music nights, and late kitchen.
HSL
Downtown · American, New American
Modern American tasting-menu energy without the stuffiness — Downtown fine-casual.
Ivy & Varley
Downtown · Cocktail bar
Stylish cocktail lounge — polished drinks for a dressed-up night out.
Lake Effect
9th & 9th · Cocktail bar, Dessert
Ice cream shop by day, cocktail bar by night — Surreal Creamery’s nightlife twin.
Laziz Kitchen
9th & 9th · Lebanese, Mediterranean
Lebanese mezze, wraps, and family recipes — bright, shareable Middle Eastern.
Mazza
9th & 9th · Lebanese, Mediterranean
Beloved Levantine spot for falafel, shawarma, and weekend brunch energy.
Neighbors Bar
9th & 9th · Cocktail bar, American
Neighborhood hang with patio energy, solid drinks, and a come-as-you-are crowd.
Pretty Bird
9th & 9th · American, Fried chicken
Crispy fried chicken sandwiches and soft-serve — casual, loud, and always packed.
Squatters Pub Brewery
Downtown · Brewery, American
Utah’s pioneering brewpub — pub fare, house beers, and a downtown patio.
Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade
Sugar House · American, Brunch
Buttermilk biscuits, fried chicken, and house limeade — brunch staple.
Takashi
Downtown · Japanese, Sushi
High-end sushi and Japanese plates overlooking downtown — reservations smart.
The Park Cafe
Liberty Wells · American, Brunch
Brunch and breakfast across from Liberty Park — patio seats go fast on weekends.
Vertical Diner
Ballpark · Vegan, American
All-vegan diner classics — burgers, breakfast plates, and comfort food.
Water Witch
Downtown · Cocktail bar
Award-winning cocktail bar with serious drinks and a tight food menu.
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