Downtown

Best American in Downtown

Downtown is one of Salt Lake City's go-to areas for American. We're tracking 16 American restaurants in Downtown, led by The Other Place Restaurant (our top-rated pick at 4.6★). The cultural and commercial heart of SLC. Home to world-class restaurants, the Eccles Theater, Temple Square, and the best nightlife in the city. Below: ranked by rating, with hours, price, and the details.

The Other Place Restaurant

The Other Place Restaurant

★ 4.6Downtown
Reviewers mention: rice pudding, omelets, hash browns
Felt Bar & Eatery

Felt Bar & Eatery

★ 4.6$$$Downtown
Reviewers mention: korean bbq ribs, brussels sprouts, pretzel bites
Hide & Seek

Hide & Seek

★ 4.6$$$$Downtown
Reviewers mention: speakeasy, ravioli, bartender
Franklin Ave Cocktails & Kitchen

Franklin Ave Cocktails & Kitchen

★ 4.6$$$Downtown
Reviewers mention: wagyu burger, chicken sandwich, deviled eggs
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Urban Hill

Urban Hill

★ 4.6$$$$Downtown
Reviewers mention: sablefish, polaroid, bison
The Bayou

The Bayou

★ 4.6$$Downtown
Reviewers mention: cajun food, gumbo, jambalaya
Rouser

Rouser

★ 4.5$$$$Downtown
Reviewers mention: parker house rolls, short rib, scallops
Brownstone 22

Brownstone 22

★ 4.5$$$$Downtown
Reviewers mention: salmon, martinis, oysters
Current Fish & Oyster

Current Fish & Oyster

★ 4.4$$$Downtown
Reviewers mention: scallops, calamari, fish stew
Pretty Bird Hot Chicken, Downtown

Pretty Bird Hot Chicken, Downtown

★ 4.4Downtown
Reviewers mention: heat, pickles, fried chicken sandwich
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The Copper Onion

The Copper Onion

★ 4.4$$Downtown
R&R BBQ

R&R BBQ

★ 4.3Downtown
Reviewers mention: brisket, ribs, hush puppies
From Scratch

From Scratch

★ 4.3Downtown
Reviewers mention: beef stroganoff, tri tip, sourdough bread
Burger Lab Bar & Lounge

Burger Lab Bar & Lounge

★ 4.3Downtown
Reviewers mention: huckleberry burger, beaker and test tube drinks, mac and cheese
Bambara Salt Lake City

Bambara Salt Lake City

★ 4.3$$$$Downtown
Reviewers mention: elk, brunch, appetizer
Copper Common

Copper Common

★ 4.3$$$Downtown
Reviewers mention: burger, bartenders, dinner

Frequently asked

What's the highest-rated American restaurant in Downtown?

The Other Place Restaurant, at 4.6★.

How many American restaurants in Downtown are on this list?

16, ranked by rating.

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