Salt Lake City

Best American in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City has a deep bench of American restaurants. We're tracking 49 American restaurants in SLC, led by Skillets (our top-rated pick at 4.9★). Below: ranked by rating, with hours, price, and the details.

Skillets

Skillets

★ 4.9Central City
Reviewers mention: green sauce, tater tots, waffles
Bricks Corner

Bricks Corner

★ 4.7$East Central
Reviewers mention: detroit style pizza, deep dish, crust
Arlo Restaurant

Arlo Restaurant

★ 4.7$$$$Capitol Hill
Reviewers mention: patio, ravioli, brunch
The Park Cafe

The Park Cafe

★ 4.7$Liberty Wells
Reviewers mention: portions, french toast, outdoor seating
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Tiburon

Tiburon

★ 4.7$$$Sandy
Reviewers mention: scallops, beef tenderloin, crab cakes
Goat Head

Goat Head

★ 4.7$Central City
Reviewers mention: vegan, the menu, french toast
Cucina

Cucina

★ 4.6The Avenues
Reviewers mention: sandwiches, patio, crab cakes
Ruth's Diner

Ruth's Diner

★ 4.6$Emigration Canyon
Reviewers mention: patio, biscuits, canyon
Table X

Table X

★ 4.6$$$$Sugar House
Reviewers mention: tasting menu, 7 course, wine pairing
The Other Place Restaurant

The Other Place Restaurant

★ 4.6Downtown
Reviewers mention: rice pudding, omelets, hash browns
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Lucky 13

Lucky 13

★ 4.6$$Ballpark
Reviewers mention: metal bar, live music, horror movies
Felt Bar & Eatery

Felt Bar & Eatery

★ 4.6$$$Downtown
Reviewers mention: korean bbq ribs, brussels sprouts, pretzel bites
HSL

HSL

★ 4.6$$$$Central City
Reviewers mention: cauliflower, pork, fried chicken
Pacific Seas Restaurant

Pacific Seas Restaurant

★ 4.6Glendale
Reviewers mention: otai, islander food, sweet potato
Log Haven

Log Haven

★ 4.6$$$$Millcreek
Reviewers mention: romantic restaurant, bison, wedding venue
Monte

Monte

★ 4.6$$$$South Salt Lake
Reviewers mention: fine dining, wine pairing, tasting menu
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
Oquirrh Restaurant

Oquirrh Restaurant

★ 4.6$$$$Central City
Reviewers mention: pasta, sourdough bread, pot pie
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
Hearth and Hill Sugar House

Hearth and Hill Sugar House

★ 4.6$$$Sugar House
Reviewers mention: smash burger, cheddar biscuits, salmon sandwich
Pago

Pago

★ 4.5$$$9th & 9th
Reviewers mention: gnocchi, patio seating, burrata
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
Oasis Cafe

Oasis Cafe

★ 4.5$Central City
Reviewers mention: brunch, patio, bookstore
Wildwood

Wildwood

★ 4.5$$$The Avenues
Reviewers mention: beignets, risotto, burrata salad
Proper Burger Co.

Proper Burger Co.

★ 4.4Central City
Reviewers mention: vegan options, onion rings, shakes
Crown Burgers

Crown Burgers

★ 4.4Capitol Hill
Reviewers mention: pastrami burger, fry sauce, onion rings
Penny Ann's Cafe

Penny Ann's Cafe

★ 4.4Ballpark
Reviewers mention: pancakes, portions, wait time
Hub & Spoke Diner

Hub & Spoke Diner

★ 4.4$$Liberty Wells
Reviewers mention: chicken and waffles, eggs benedict, shrimp and grits
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
Neighbors Bar

Neighbors Bar

★ 4.4$$Liberty Wells
Reviewers mention: patio, popcorn chicken, beer selection
The Dodo Restaurant

The Dodo Restaurant

★ 4.4$$Sugar House
Reviewers mention: blueberry, beef stroganoff, cream pie
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
Desert Edge Brewery

Desert Edge Brewery

★ 4.3Central City
Reviewers mention: french onion soup, pasta salad, outdoor seating
Hires Big H

Hires Big H

★ 4.2East Central
Reviewers mention: shakes, onion rings, fry sauce
Ruby River Steakhouse

Ruby River Steakhouse

★ 4.2Central City
Reviewers mention: prime rib, medium rare steak, overcooked steak
BGR The Burger Joint

BGR The Burger Joint

★ 4.2Sugar House
Reviewers mention: shakes, tots, garlic fries
Avenues Proper

Avenues Proper

★ 4.1$$The Avenues
Reviewers mention: chicken and waffles, mimosas, pub
Pat's BBQ

Pat's BBQ

★ 4$$South Salt Lake
Reviewers mention: brisket, ribs, pulled pork
The Garden Restaurant

The Garden Restaurant

★ 4$Capitol Hill
Reviewers mention: pot pie, turkey, salmon
Thistle & Thyme

Thistle & Thyme

★ 3.6$$East Bench
Reviewers mention: hotel restaurant, food, reviews

Frequently asked

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

Skillets, at 4.9★.

How many American restaurants in SLC are on this list?

49, ranked by rating.

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