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Best American Spots In Salt Lake

Salt Lake City’s American food scene earns its reputation as the best through a combination of culinary diversity, locally sourced ingredients, and a commitment to delivering classic flavors with a modern twist. Renowned for its burgeoning food culture, Salt Lake City’s American restaurants showcase various dishes that draw inspiration from regional traditions while embracing innovative techniques. The city’s emphasis on using fresh, locally sourced produce and ingredients ensures a high standard of quality, contributing to an American dining experience that is both authentic and reflective of the region’s dedication to supporting local producers.

Deadpan Sandwich

4.8

At Deadpan, we believe in cooking with responsibility and curiosity- responsibility to provide a delicious and gratifying experience; and curiosity to excite and grow. Sandwiches for your problems.

American
545 West 700 S #106, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
+13853550010
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Marcato Kitchen

5

Marcato Kitchen focuses on the stromboli and looks at it like a blank canvas, starting with the dough, using delicious organic flours, fermenting the dough for 72 hours, and wrapping it around delicious cheeses, vegetables, meats, and sauces. Always baked to order and fresh every time.

American, Italian
751 W 800 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
+18013001745
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Gracie’s

4.2

Unexpectedly great food, from a decidedly great bar.

American, Bar
326 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
+18018197565
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Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade

4.4

Our biscuits are baked fresh daily with love and all-natural ingredients. We proudly use Lehi Roller Mills local flour. 

Breakfast
54 W 1700 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 953-1978
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White Horse Spirits & Kitchen

4.6

White Horse, a modern American Brasserie, serves everything from bar snacks to shared plates, fresh oysters to sandwiches and steaks.

American, Bar, Hamburger, Pizza, Steak
325 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 363-0137
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HSL

4.6

Upscale American eats & craft cocktails are offered in chic, contemporary digs with mood lighting.

American, Hamburger, Steak
418 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 539-9999
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Nomad Eatery

4.6

Simple cuisine, brilliantly prepared.

American, Hamburger
1722 Fremont Dr #2, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 467-0909
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Table X

4.6

We keep the menu interesting with tastes that you will love.

American
1457 E 3350 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 528-3712
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Lucky 13

4.6

Don’t feel like cooking today? We have you covered. Come in and enjoy our daily fresh made burgers.

American, Hamburger
135 W 1300 S St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 487-4418
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Ruth’s Chris Steak House

4.7

Since 1965, we’ve stuck to the same recipe for success that was created by our founder, Ruth Fertel: perfect steaks, warm hospitality, and good times that never stop rolling. Enjoy the Ruth’s Chris experience your way, with traditional dining, private events, online ordering, gift cards or at one of our special events.

American, Steak
275 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 363-2000
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The Park Café

4.7

Where friends meet for breakfast. The Park Cafe has been serving the Liberty Wells area since 1982. Snuggled up to Liberty Park, the cafe has a location that can’t be beat. We are a small family of friends and a part of a small community in a biggish town. Come down and meet your friends for a meal at the Park!

American, Breakfast
604 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 487-1670
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The Bayou

4.6

The Bayou was founded in 2002 by a few of Utah’s most passionate beer lovers. It is currently owned by original owners Mark and Kileen Alston. The Bayou is and will remain an independent, locally owned, one-off place for beer and food lovers to relax and explore the wonderful world of beer.

American, Barbecue, Steak
645 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 961-8400
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Deadpan Sandwich

4.8
545 West 700 S #106, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
+13853550010
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Marcato Kitchen

5
751 W 800 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
+18013001745
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Gracie’s

4.2
326 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
+18018197565
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Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade

4.4
54 W 1700 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 953-1978
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White Horse Spirits & Kitchen

4.6
325 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 363-0137
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HSL

4.6
418 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 539-9999
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Nomad Eatery

4.6
1722 Fremont Dr #2, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 467-0909
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Table X

4.6
1457 E 3350 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 528-3712
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Lucky 13

4.6
135 W 1300 S St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 487-4418
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Ruth’s Chris Steak House

4.7
275 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 363-2000
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The Park Café

4.7
604 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 487-1670
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The Bayou

4.6
645 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 961-8400
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Deadpan Sandwich

545 West 700 S #106, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Marcato Kitchen

751 W 800 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Gracie’s

326 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade

54 W 1700 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

White Horse Spirits & Kitchen

325 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

HSL

418 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Nomad Eatery

1722 Fremont Dr #2, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Table X

1457 E 3350 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106

Lucky 13

135 W 1300 S St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

275 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

The Park Café

604 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

The Bayou

645 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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