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Aker Restaurant & Lounge, Salt Lake City, UT

Aker Restaurant & Lounge

4.7
4.7
37 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
  • Innovative
We are a Bar. 21+, I.D. Required. Indulge in a world of culinary sophistication and vibrant nightlife at our upcoming restaurant and bar. Elevate your dining experience with an enticing fusion of upscale cuisine, meticulously crafted cocktails, and a chic ambiance. Immerse yourself in a haven where exceptional flavors meet refined style. Stay tuned for a culinary journey that promises to redefine upscale dining and unforgettable nights out.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Latin American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (385) 295-4077
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    We are a Bar. 21+, I.D. required. We are in the Boston Building.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Just south of Gallivan Center Stop (Trax Green/Blue Lines)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Wheelchair Access

What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Hot spot

  • Salt Lake City

    Innovative

  • Salt Lake City

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aker Restaurant & Lounge impresses with its "amazing atmosphere" and "exceptional food." Guests rave about standout dishes like Chilean Sea Bass and creative sushi. The staff is "friendly and attentive," contributing to a memorable dining experience. Although some mention high prices and occasional service lapses, most agree it's "the best new restaurant in SLC."

37 Reviews
  1. Sandra

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Made a reservations for 7 people for my birthday, we got seated right away. We order drinks and appetizers, they came out in a timely manner. Most of the guest ordered sushi but 3 of us order hot foods including myself. It took an hour for my steak to come out I was getting soo hangry and annoyed.. I believe our waitress assumed that we were all sharing the sushi and wanted to separate the cold and hot food. I WISHED she would've asked us. My rsvp was at 9:30 and I didn't get my steaks until 10:30.. our meal was pricey which we expected I didn't even get a birthday desserts or anything. I would recommend this place for dates and not for a group of people.

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  2. Luis

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in the state! You won’t find a better dinning experience and over the top food choices

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  3. Cate

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We shared the omakase experience which was a beautiful work of art. We tried both traditional and non-traditional nigiri and other parings - all of which were delicious. The exquisite food and service, combined with a full bar really makes the night a slam dunk. We can’t wait to go back!

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  4. Sandra

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to aker since opening in August. We had a great experience and the food was outstanding. Too many plates to try. We had a combination of small plates and shared the Chilean Sea Bass. Adelyn was great addition to our experience along with the rest of the staff. You can’t go wrong with an evening out at aker!

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  5. michael

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best sushi I’ve ever had! Prices and service are on point for the attention to detail they provide. Drinks were tasty and original! Espresso martini had a spice to it that I can’t get over. I will definitely go again!

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  6. jorge

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful venue, great service, food was very well presented and the choices very well balanced

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  7. Soma

    Salt Lake City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was gorgeous. Great service, which seems to be a rarity in this state, honestly the first time I’ve tipped in a long time without the irritation of paying their salary rather than their boss. Dated interiors. Apparently Vegas 2005 is new in Utah 2024. Yay. Very. Very. Spendy.

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  8. Mayra

    Salt Lake City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joseph and Chef team were amazing! Food was delicious and creative. Highly recommend.

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  9. James

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chilean Seabass was outstanding. Our waiter Sloan is awesome.

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  10. Mikhail

    Salt Lake City

    92 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined here 3 times in the last couple of weeks. The food is fantastic (sea bass is a must!) and the service is friendly and attentive (shout out to Sloan!). Best new restaurant in SLC and a welcomed, sophisticated addition to our dining scene! Our new favorite which we are highly recommending to all friends!

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FAQs

Aker Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Aker Restaurant & Lounge

9 Exchange Pl, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-2709

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are a Bar. 21+, I.D. required. We are in the Boston Building.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Latin American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Just south of Gallivan Center Stop (Trax Green/Blue Lines)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Wheelchair Access
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