Best Lunch Restaurants in Salt Lake City

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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Salt Lake City

Neighborhoods

BountifulDowntownHolladay / Midvale / Sandy / UnionMurraySalt Lake City

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

42 restaurants available nearby

1. Monarca

4.4

Awesome(474)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

We are MONARCA! A Mexican bistro, we constantly change our menu with our chef new creations as Ceviches, Enchiladas, Steaks and other specialties. Our bar specialize in Tequila and Mezcal, awarded best Restaurant Bar 2023 in Utah, our mixologist always innovating using spices and flavors that hardly can find anywhere else. We are MONARCA, right in heart of Downtown Salt Lake City a few blocks from temple square. Bienvenidos!

2. Bambara

4.4

Awesome(3048)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Downtown

Booked 30 times today

Bambara, located within the vibrant Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City, is a modern bistro renowned for its impeccable service and stylish ambiance. Since its inception and through the extensive renovation and re-haul this year, Bambara continues to set the tone for the Salt Lake culinary landscape, consistently ranking as one of the best places to dine.An ideal choice for both hotel guests and devoted locals, Bambara offers the ideal setting for celebrating cherished moments with loved ones, indulging with friends, dining with colleagues, or seeking a pre/post-theater bite. Nestled in a historically significant bank lobby adorned with original arched 10ft windows, this centrally located restaurant boasts a seasonal rotation of dishes that celebrate the local bounty of fish, game, and vegetable.

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3. Squatters Pub - Salt Lake City

4.6

Exceptional(181)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Downtown

Since 1989, Salt Lake’s original brew pub has been serving up award-winning beers along side locally-sourced and sustainably-focused menu for lunch dinner and weekend brunch. Built in an abandoned hotel that sits in the heart of downtown, Squatters Pub Brewery has been a local favorite for over 35 years. Pair your meal with award winning local craft beers from our on-site brewery, or something from our full wine and cocktail list. Nothing is more important than the health and wellness of our community. Whether you dine in with us or order to-go, we are committed to safely providing you with great craft beers and freshly-prepared meals. If you are looking to book a table with more than 9 guests, please contact the restaurant directly and our manager will help accommodate. You can expect the highest safety measures to be strictly followed during your experience with us.

4. Caffe Molise

4.7

Exceptional(3527)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 61 times today

Occupying the historic Eagles Building on the corner of 400 South and West Temple street downtown, Caffe Molise opened in 1993 serving lunch and dinner daily. Featuring daily specials for lunch and dinner, with made-to-order appetizers, fresh and imported Italian pastas, main dishes and delectable desserts, we have been a fixture of Salt Lake City for 30 years. Staff favorites include our Ravioli con Zucca, the Arista, and Pappardelle al Sugo.Peruse our award-winning wine and drinks menus including our seasonal craft cocktails. When the weather is warm, enjoy our outdoor patio. Seating is limited; we request that guests keep dining to a 2 hour limit. Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome. We are also available for curbside pick-up and gift card purchase. Cheers!

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5. The Melting Pot - Salt Lake City

4.6

Exceptional(364)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown

Booked 44 times today

HOW DO YOU FONDUE? If rich, creamy cheeses and chocolates sound like your kind of scene, grab a few friends and meet for conversation, cocktails and some of the best food you’ve ever experienced. The Melting Pot invented the Art of Fondue just for people like you.

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6. Spencer's For Steaks and Chops

4.5

Awesome(1461)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

Spencer's is one of Salt Lake City's oldest steakhouses that continue to deliver contemporary dishes that surprise the locals featuring Prime steaks. Whether it's to unwind after a long day in the lounge with colleagues over locally crafted beers or to enjoy an evening dinner with friends and family - guests will enjoy signature steaks and seafood, classically inspired cocktails and an extensive selection of wines by the glass.A handsomely appointed private dining room is available for parties up to 35 guests and is perfectly suited for business meetings, company functions and special personal celebrations.

7. HandoSake Sushi

4.6

Exceptional(38)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

HandoSake is Salt Lake City’s original Japanese hand-roll bar, offering fresh, made-to-order hand rolls, authentic Japanese cuisine, and a vibrant dining experience. Enjoy a menu featuring high-quality fish, unique appetizers like crispy rice, and signature cocktails or sake from our full bar. Our modern, stylish atmosphere includes occasional live music or DJs, creating the perfect vibe for any occasion. Whether dining in, taking out, or ordering delivery, HandoSake brings the freshest flavors to your table. Visit us in downtown Salt Lake City and discover why we’re the go-to spot for sushi lovers and hand-roll enthusiasts alike!

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8. Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City

4.7

Exceptional(654)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

Purchased from the Red Iguana family in 1998, the Blue Iguana Restaurant has provided patrons with delicious, authentic Mexican food for over two decades. From day one, the only goal for Blue Iguana was to create a menu rich with traditional, old-world recipes while pushing the culinary envelope and creating new, one-of-a-kind Mexican cuisine.Trained by the culinary artists of Chihuahua, our head chef, Chef Castillo, cooks up some of the most mouth-watering and unexpected Mexican cuisine outside of his homeland. After he learned closely guarded recipes created in the tradition of generations-old Aztec cuisine, Chef Castillo began applying these techniques to create everything from classic Mexican dishes to modern cuisine.Our restaurant is warm, inviting, family-friendly, and full of energy. Dining at the Blue Iguana is more than a meal—it’s a journey back in time to the tastes and sounds of old-world Mexico.

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9. P.F. Chang's - Salt Lake City

4.2

Awesome(111)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

10. Ivy & Varley

4.0

Excellent(899)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Salt Lake City

Booked 7 times today

Located in the heart of Salt Lake City, Ivy & Varley are a duo of a modern American bar and restaurant that offers guests an eclectic cuisine. Ivy & Varley boast some of the most unforgettable atmospheres in the city, including the largest outdoor patio that downtown has to offer. Ivy & Varley are 21+ establishments.

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Happymom6
Utah •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great every time! Highly recommend the butternut squash ravioli!
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Caffe MolisePrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7
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JessieVIP
Los Angeles •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was amazing! We loved everything we ordered. The service was also excellent ! We wil come back to try other things next time we visit salt lake city!
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BambaraPrice: Very Expensive• Modern European• Downtown
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4.4
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Lisa
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This is my favorite restaurant in Salt Lake City. I visit from California on occasion. I love their food and my server, Bryan, made my experience a great one.
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MonarcaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
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4.4
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StacyVIP
Orange County •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Had an excellent dinner tonight. Seated promptly , service was excellent and food was delicious . We are from out of town , and can't wait to come back and dine here again ! Thank you Jason, Brooklyn and the rest of your crew !
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The Melting Pot - Salt Lake CityPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Downtown
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4.6
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Erick
Utah •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 3, 2025
Great table. Great srevice. Brought a client and he loved it as well.
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Squatters Pub - Salt Lake CityPrice: Moderate• Pub• Downtown
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4.6

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