This colorful downtown restaurant has a charming downstairs location and patio, and has been a Salt Lake staple for decades. Enchiladas, tacos, and “jengo” nachos—piled high on a platter—are all good, as are the margaritas. A nifty addition: phone chargers

Boltcutter Not just vegetarian, but vegan—the boltcutters refer to setting free the animals. Mexican flavors spice up the menu of tacos filled wiwth seitan or mushrooms and there’s a lit of agave spirit drinks. So hip there’s no listed phone. The

HSL The imagination to go where no food has gone before is the foundation of innovation, and Chef Briar Handly has one of the brightest imaginations when it comes to flavor. Just trust him—your meal at HSL will be an

Krua Thai Curries and noodle dishes hit a precise procession on the palate—sweet, then sour, savory and hot—plus there are dishes you’ve never tried before and should: bacon and collard greens, red curry with duck, salmon with chili and coconut

Pallet This low-profile warehouse-chic bistro provides the perfect setting for lingering over cocktails (the bartender is one of the best in the city) or wine and seasonally inventive food, whether you’re in the mood for a nibble or a meal.

Provisions With Chef Tyler Stokes' bright, fresh approach to American craft cuisine (and a bright, fresh atmosphere to eat it in), Provision strives for handmade and local ideals executed with style and a little humor. 2018 DINING AWARD WINNER Salt

Shallow Shaft A genuine taste of Utah’s old-school ski culture—rustic and refined, cozy and classy. A classic. The excellent wine list offers thoughtful pairings. Salt Lake Magazine’s Dining Guide is a select list of the best restaurants in Utah, curated and

Tin Angel Cafe Before the corporate mindset consumed the restaurant business (and everything else), each cafe was an expression of the chef or owner’s personal vision. Uniqueness was prized over trendiness. We prize Tin Angel Cafe for its force of