Page 7 of 13
Confirmed Classics
We tip our hats to longstanding, bona fide Utah eateries.
By Carolyn Campbell
When you think about it, a classic restaurant is like a familiar friend you're always happy to see. "A good classic restaurant is consistent," Melva Sine, president of the Utah Restaurant Association, says. "You know that when you go there, everything about your experience will be great, both
Yet, she adds, becoming a classic restaurant isn't easy. "Thirty-five percent of restaurants go out of business in the first year, and 70 percent close their doors during the first five," she says. Still, Utah boasts the third-fastest-growing restaurant industry in the nation, employing more than 100,000 people. "We call the restaurant industry the industry of opportunity," the expert continues.
When it comes to homegrown classics, everyone has their own venerable faves. Here are some of
From outside the entrance of Maddox Ranch House in Perry, you can already smell the homemade rolls made daily with Brigham City flour. They are presented alongside corn bread and raspberry butter. Since 1949, this steakhouse with a drive-in attached has offered steak and chicken. Signature dishes today include shrimp,
Little America Coffee Shop is a Salt Lake City mainstay with a reputation for turning its tables more than any other restaurant in the state, Sine points out. "You can walk in there almost any time of the day or night and have a conversation." Favorites here include baked halibut, prime
According to Sine, local restaurant group Gastronomy truly brought the fresh fish market to Utah.
Market Street Grill opened in 1980. Today, their three restaurant locations continue to do an amazing job presenting fresh seafood. Their delectable clam chowder, grilled-to-perfection salmon, flavorful halibut-and-chips and delicate sole filet are among a long list of seafood dishes that make any occasion special. For those wanting to replicate some of those dishes at home, their markets sell fish that they say is as fresh as any coastal
Want to hobnob with the Beehive elite at bargain-basement prices? Hires Big H is a gathering place for the likes of Mitt Romney, Jake
Lamb's Grill opened in Logan in 1919 and moved to Salt Lake City's Main Street in 1939. Manager Tony Hellstrom says the famous lamb shank, braised all day long, is a signature dish, as are the blackened salmon, fish and chips and, at night, rack of lamb. "Lamb's is a venerable institution," Hellstrom says. "There is a lot of business going on here—businessmen and politicians eat here regularly. Even John Saltas of City Weekly dines at Lamb's."
There you have it. Crowd-tested, publisher-approved.
Gourmet Grazing
Our food critic picks his ultimate meal, one dish at a time.
By Ted Scheffler
Alluring Appetites
Here are 7 SLC restaurants with design as sexy as the sustenance.
By Darby Doyle
A Cheapskate's Guide to SLC
Think good grub means breaking the bank? Think again.
By Amanda Rock
Try the Grilled Cheese
A vegetarian reviews local hotel food.
Story and photos by Ryan Cunningham
Hot for Tots
7 places that elevate the humble tater tot to art.
By Amanda Rock
Confirmed Classics
We tip our hats to longstanding, bona fide Utah eateries.
By Carolyn Campbell
The Meatmen Cometh
Inside the lost art of meat-cutting.
By Alex Springer
SLURP!
Where to go when you got it bad for boba.
By Amanda Rock
Make it pop
Where to go for fine food with a side of spontaneity.
By Darby Doyle
Breaking Bread
10 superlative sandwiches spots.
By Ted Scheffler
Humble Crumble
Here's where to get your cookie fix.
By Amanda Rock
Brain Freeze
Utah: Home to a bevy of frozen treats.
By Carolyn Campbell