Guidebook for Salt Lake City
Food Scene
Never had a better saganaki (fried cheese bliss) including in Greece! Their pita bread is fried in heaven and Aristo’s mom lives upstairs and makes the deserts (so do get the baklava).
24 locals recommend
Aristo's Greek Restaurant
Never had a better saganaki (fried cheese bliss) including in Greece! Their pita bread is fried in heaven and Aristo’s mom lives upstairs and makes the deserts (so do get the baklava).
Alamexo
268 S State StFancier Mexican with more legit, authentic flavors.
Our favorite. Michelle is obsessed with pastries and this place always delivers. We love everything we’ve ever ordered.
93 locals recommend
Tulie Bakery
863 E 700 SOur favorite. Michelle is obsessed with pastries and this place always delivers. We love everything we’ve ever ordered.
Eva's Bakery
155 S Main StTucked in SLC downtown, super delicious.
Best Pho. The sandwiches are great too, but you can’t go wrong with a No. 1.
29 locals recommend
Oh Mai South Salt Lake
3425 S State StBest Pho. The sandwiches are great too, but you can’t go wrong with a No. 1.
We go for the drinking chocolate. They nail it and we just can’t seem to replicate it at home.
28 locals recommend
Hatch Family Chocolates
376 8th AveWe go for the drinking chocolate. They nail it and we just can’t seem to replicate it at home.
Les Madeleines
212 E 500 SIf you love pastries, this is your destination.
Simply the best sushi in UT. We debate this a lot, but it’s hard to argue against.
156 locals recommend
Takashi
18 W Market StSimply the best sushi in UT. We debate this a lot, but it’s hard to argue against.
Our favorite right now. The blackened cod and mussels blew our mind. And DO NOT leave without ordering the Japanese custard – best desert in the state, hands down. You’re welcome.
66 locals recommend
Current Fish and Oyster
279 E 300 SOur favorite right now. The blackened cod and mussels blew our mind. And DO NOT leave without ordering the Japanese custard – best desert in the state, hands down. You’re welcome.
Small little restaurant. Definitely a local secret that’s surprisingly great. Just get a plate or wrap, both are good.
12 locals recommend
Curry Fried Chicken
660 S State StSmall little restaurant. Definitely a local secret that’s surprisingly great. Just get a plate or wrap, both are good.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fancy. Live music or jazz. Think elegant hipster bar. Google describes it as chic – just don’t wear shorts.
96 locals recommend
Lake Effect
155 W 200 SFancy. Live music or jazz. Think elegant hipster bar. Google describes it as chic – just don’t wear shorts.
Lucky 13
135 W 1300 SNot a total dive bar. Locals love it. Again, try the burger.
Vintage without being annoying. Decent food. Do as for latest whiskey recommendations.
150 locals recommend
Whiskey Street Cocktails & Dining
323 S Main StVintage without being annoying. Decent food. Do as for latest whiskey recommendations.
Beerhive Pub
128 S Main StDon’t forget to try the local craft beers - this place has em!
Purgatory Bar
62 E 700 SOne of our favorites. Solid all-around pick.
Decent music venue, lots of smaller groups come through here, sometimes a larger one from time to time.
40 locals recommend
The Depot
13 N 400 WDecent music venue, lots of smaller groups come through here, sometimes a larger one from time to time.
One of our favorite little concert spots. Lots of random bands come here, good place to enjoy a chill night at if a decent band is playing.
28 locals recommend
The State Room
638 S State StOne of our favorite little concert spots. Lots of random bands come here, good place to enjoy a chill night at if a decent band is playing.
Sightseeing
Cause everyone who comes to UT has to see Mormon ground zero! It's pretty beautiful and all the tours are free.
621 locals recommend
Temple Square
50 N West TempleCause everyone who comes to UT has to see Mormon ground zero! It's pretty beautiful and all the tours are free.
Shopping
Main shopping center in SLC. Lots of parking, and they close the roof as needed to keep things climate controlled.
621 locals recommend
City Creek Center
50 S Main StMain shopping center in SLC. Lots of parking, and they close the roof as needed to keep things climate controlled.
Patagonia Outlet Salt Lake City
2292 Highland DrSave on some killer outdoor gear!
Great deals direct from the outdoor gear manufacturer. Also nice to be able to try everything on right there.
7 locals recommend
Black Diamond Store
2092 E 3900 SGreat deals direct from the outdoor gear manufacturer. Also nice to be able to try everything on right there.
Arts & Culture
Abravanel Hall
123 W S TempleEntertainment & Activities
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon RdSkiers only - snowboarders find your snow elsewhere!
World famous resort, can't miss it. Plenty to do in both the winter and summer seasons!
129 locals recommend
Snowbird
World famous resort, can't miss it. Plenty to do in both the winter and summer seasons!
Brighton Resort
8302 S Brighton Loop RdUp Big Cottonwood Canyon - smaller but loved ski resort.
Solitude
Big Cottonwood Canyon's other resort, equally loved.
Park City Mountain station
1345 Lowell AveThe largest single ski resort in Utah.
Fancy, skiers-only paradise. You at least should do a day here if you've come to ski.
284 locals recommend
Deer Valley Resort
2250 Deer Valley Dr SFancy, skiers-only paradise. You at least should do a day here if you've come to ski.