Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Utah

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Utah? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Sego Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (976)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Kanab

About the restaurant

Sego Restaurant is a regional new American fusion restaurant in Kanab.

Top review

Aniko

Dined 5 days ago

Great food, everything we tried was wonderful! We had only vegetarian dishes and dessert and they were all memorable. Such a nice surprise in a small place like Kanab!

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4.8

4.8 (689)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Downtown

About the restaurant

Utah Restaurant Association's 2022 winner for Best Gastropub. We offer a unique twist on new-American cuisine - pulling flavors from Asia and Latin America - and pairing our food with specially curated cocktails and an extensive wine, whiskey, and beer list. Join us in our intimate speakeasy lounge, enjoy a lively atmosphere on our main floor, or bask on our cozy patio. Open from 5:00p to 1:00a with live music seven days a week, plus our special brunch menu Saturday and Sunday from 11a to 3:30p.

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Brent

Dined today

Great food and service with awesome live music! The settling is also very cool with a full stack bar and laid back ambiance

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SAOLA Restaurant and Lounge

4.8

4.8 (32)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Asian

Cottonwood Heights

About the restaurant

In the City Between the Canyons, Saola is all at once an enlivening escape and a gathering place to remember life’s fleeting achievements. Whether you’re toasting a new personal record or simply winding down after a thrill run, Saola is the perfect place to live it up. A stylish dining venue celebrating the culture and cuisine of Asia in an intimate yet relaxed setting at the bottom of Big & Little Cottonwood Canyons.

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Amy

Dined 3 days ago

Food was outstanding. Menu was so well crafted that it was really hard to decide what to order. Highly recommend!

Black Sage

4.8

4.8 (141)

$50 and over

American

Virgin

About the restaurant

Welcome to Black Sage at Open Sky Resort, an extraordinary dining oasis near Zion National Park. Helmed by the renowned Chef Charles Parcell, we offer an exceptional culinary adventure. Here, delicious cuisine, captivating Zion views, and serene ambiance converge.

Savor dishes crafted from the freshest local ingredients in our tranquil setting. The indoor dining area radiates sophistication with stylish gray tables, elegant black chairs, and deep red accents, complemented by expansive windows showcasing Zion's beauty.

From May 1 to November 1, our outdoor experience awaits. Dine under a canopy with misters for comfort, and as night falls, heaters add a cozy touch for dining under the stars.

Please note, Black Sage is closed for the winter. We eagerly await your visit when we reopen on February 14, 2024. Join us then for a unique blend of refined dining and nature's allure at Black Sage.

Reservations are required and we recommend arriving 20 minutes early for seating.

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BlKe

Dined 5 days ago

Really cool spot, food was amazing but best of all was JT he is the man!!

Monarca

4.7

4.7 (455)

$30 and under

Mexican

Downtown

About the restaurant

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!

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KathleenVIP

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

Great - has to be one of the best downtown SLC restaurants that was lively with attentive service and an all around amazing menu! Would highly recommend if from out of town.

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Aker Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

4.7 (52)

$50 and over

Japanese

Downtown

About the restaurant

We a 21+ establishment, valid ID 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.

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GCVIP

Dined today

Food was fantastic, cocktails were on point! Our server Rachel was excellent. Highly recommend the Inca Sunset roll, Wagyu Gyoza, Chaufa Fried Rice, and the Tokyo Flame to drink.

Chopfuku Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine

4.6

4.6 (177)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Taylorsville

About the restaurant

The art of OMAKASE
Omakase is a famous and long-standing culinary style of the Japanese. When you choose the Omakase menu, it means that you let the chef decide your dish. The word itself in Japanese means "I believe (depending) on you".

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Carlos

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Favorite sushi in Utah. The food is amazing and the service is great. I come here once a week. Absolutely love it.

Carson Kitchen- Salt Lake

4.5

4.5 (102)

$30 and under

American

Salt Lake City

About the restaurant

Specializing in creative American cuisine and thoughtfully crafted cocktails, Carson Kitchen sits in the heart of Salt Lake’s downtown dining scene. Carson Kitchen is built on a philosophy of reimagined comfort food prepared with approachable fine-dining ingredients.

The restaurant concept originated in 2014, opening in the historic Fremont East district of Downtown Las Vegas, a partnership between chef and restaurateur Cory Harwell and his dear friend, the late Chef Kerry Simon. Designed to bring a carefully curated experience to our country’s unique & vibrant neighborhoods, Carson Kitchen features a contemporary bar, open kitchen expo counter, and community tables in an industrial yet inviting architecture.

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Roberta

Dined 4 days ago

We shared the bacon burger and the prime rib dip sandwiches, and both were delicious. The cocktails were superb, and the staff very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!

Anthera

4.3

4.3 (65)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Springdale (Zion National Park)

About the restaurant

Anthera at the Cliffrose Lodge in Springdale is located less than a quarter mile from the entrance of Zion National Park. Anthera is a Social plate experience offering regional new american cuisine with an emphasis on south western united states as well as south eastern asian Inspired Cuisine.

In addition to facilitating daily dining for guests we do also have the possibility of doing on site catering. Please inquire if interested!

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JulieVIP

Dined on Dec 15, 2024

We’ve dined here several times, and the service was pretty off, yesterday, the young lady was amazing Snd the new menu is the best!

Wasatch Brewery - Sugarhouse

4.1

4.1 (186)

$30 and under

Pub

Salt Lake City

About the restaurant

We are open during road construction!! With free underground parking off McClelland St. (turn south off 2100 South) or enter off Highland Dr.!

Located in the heart of Sugar House, Wasatch Brew Pub serves up award-winning beers and a full lunch, dinner and weekend brunch menu. Set in an urban building with exposed ceilings, barn wood accents and a large welcoming bar, the eclectic pub menu offer gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options as well as late night and kids menus. Wash your meal down with our ice-cold craft beer or something from our full liquor and wine list. Seasonal outdoor patio and private event space available, with validated parking and cold beer to-go 7 days a week.

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.

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Ali

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

Great experience dining with friends at Wasatch Brewery. Will come again with a group!

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