Bambara

Name: Bambara
Address: 202 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT, United States, 84101
Telephone: (801) 363-5454
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.4

4.4

3029 Reviews

$50 and over

Modern European

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 22 times today

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Good for business meals

Bambara, located within the vibrant Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City, is a modern bistro renowned for its impeccable service and stylish ambiance. Since its inception and through the extensive renovation and re-haul this year, Bambara continues to set the tone for the Salt Lake culinary landscape, consistently ranking as one of the best places to dine.
An ideal choice for both hotel guests and devoted locals, Bambara offers the ideal setting for celebrating cherished moments with loved ones, indulging with friends, dining with colleagues, or seeking a pre/post-theater bite. Nestled in a historically significant bank lobby adorned with original arched 10ft windows, this centrally located restaurant boasts a seasonal rotation of dishes that celebrate the local bounty of fish, game, and vegetable.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Modern European, Contemporary American, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(801) 363-5454
Website
http://www.bambara-slc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Have the place to yourself for an unforgettable evening with 180 of your closest friends or colleagues. If your soirée requires a longer guest list, we also have access to three meeting spaces at the adjacent Hotel Monaco, with more than 3,100 square feet ranging from the 14-seat Tokyo Boardroom to the Paris Ballroom, with seating for 225. For more information or to book your event, email Tommy.Girrbach@bambara-slc.com, or fill out the form below.
Private party facilities
Bambara offers 4 elegantly appointed separate rooms for holding business meetings or receptions. They can accommodate groups of 12 – 220.
Private party contact
Bambara Restaurant : (801) 363-5454

Location
202 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
200 South
Parking details
Street parking; valet service that is discounted with validation.
Public transit
TRAX stop on Main Street Between 200-300 SouthUTA Bus Stop on 200 South at Main Street
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Popular dishes

House Milk RollsUSD 10.00
Seasonal compound butter / evoo / maldon salt
Prime Utah Beef TartareUSD 19.00
House ricotta / calabrian kumquat marmalade / pickled mustard seeds / cured egg yolk / potato chips
Blue Cheese Potato ChipsUSD 11.00
Blue cheese & jack cheese blend / harissa spice / chives
Intermountain Gourmet Mushrooms TartineUSD 17.00
House ricotta / pickled mustard seeds / pickled mushrooms / seasoned crispy bits / petite greens / LEAVITY bread
Roasted BeetsUSD 13.00
Sesame vinaigrette / black sesame puree / horseradish yogurt / sunflower beet greens salsa verde
Apple Greens SaladUSD 16.00
Charred apple vinaigrette / Beehive smoked cheddar / Lucy apples / pumpkin seed gremolata
Kohlrabi CaesarUSD 13.00
Shaved parm / cured egg yolk / seasoned crispy bits / herbs
Puffy PotatoesUSD 12.00
Parm / fried egg aioli; add caviar MP – add shaved winter truffle MP
Shrimp al AjilloUSD 19.00
Lobster butter / pepper crunch / seasoned crispy bits / lemon / LEAVITY grilled bread
Duck Confit CroquettesUSD 16.00
Smoked onion mustard emulsion / Rockhill sheese / herbs
Tuna CrudoUSD 21.00
Cold smoked Tuna / kumquats / marcona /chili citrus / citrus supremes
Smoked Trout DipUSD 17.00
Smoked trout roe / grilled bread
Cheese BoardUSD 21.00
Selection of local cheeses / nuts / mustard / honeycomb / grilled bread
Charcuterie and Cheese BoardUSD 29.00
Selection of local cheeses and house meats / nuts / mustard / honeycomb / grilled bread

Main

Pappardelle PastaUSD 35.00
Local elk bolognese / cured egg yolk / Rockhill Cheese / herbs
GnocchiUSD 29.00
Black garlic cream / guanciale / mushrooms / herbs / seasoned crispy bits / belper knolle
DuckUSD 39.00
Coriander dust / duck foie jus / burnt honey / figs / brown butter celery root puree
24hr Wagyu Short RibsUSD 49.00
Fregola / charred greens / sofrito / piquillo peppers / black garlic demi
Some Utah Ranch Prime Beef TenderloinUSD 61.00
Puffy potatoes / braised onion / bordelaise
Elk LoinUSD 45.00
Cardamom port reduction / carrots / scallion pepita agrodolce
ScallopsUSD 41.00
Parsley lemongrass / romanesco / calabrian kumquat marm / marcona
HalibutUSD 42.00
Fennel broth / dill emulsion / sunchoke chips / pickled cipollini
Idaho TroutUSD 36.00
Trout schnitzel / n'duja gribiche / meuniere sauce / fine herb salad
Piedmontese TomahawkUSD 0.00
Black garlic jus / choice of a side
- MPUSD 0.00

Sides

Charred Baby CarrotsUSD 13.00
Vadouvan spice / garlic dill yogurt / carrot sorghum jus / pepita herb salsa
Intermountain Gourmet Mushroom RagoutUSD 15.00
Crème fraiche / verjus / seasoned crispy bits / herbs
Confit PotatoesUSD 11.00
Chili citrus / piquillo peppers / sofrito / fine herbs

Sparkling

Redentore Prosecco, Veneto, ItalyUSD 12.00
- GlsUSD 12.00
- BtlUSD 60.00
Chandon Brut, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUSD 15.00
- GlsUSD 15.00
- BtlUSD 75.00
Bouvet Brut Rose, Loire, FranceUSD 14.00
- GlsUSD 14.00
- BtlUSD 70.00

Wines by the Glass

White

Lange Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, OregonUSD 14.00
- GlsUSD 14.00
- BtlUSD 70.00
Tangent Albarino, Edna Valley, CaliforniaUSD 11.00
- GlsUSD 11.00
- BtlUSD 55.00
Hermann Moser 'Per Due' Grüner Veltliner, Kremstal, AustriaUSD 13.00
- GlsUSD 13.00
- BtlUSD 65.00
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New ZealandUSD 14.00
- GlsUSD 14.00
- BtlUSD 70.00
Jean Reverdy Sancerre, Loire, FranceUSD 18.00
- GlsUSD 18.00
- BtlUSD 90.00
Deloach Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CaliforniaUSD 15.00
- GlsUSD 15.00
- BtlUSD 75.00
Albert Bichot Macon Villages Chardonnay, Burgundy, FranceUSD 14.00
- GlsUSD 14.00
- BtlUSD 70.00

Rosé

Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, FranceUSD 14.00
- GlsUSD 14.00
- BtlUSD 70.00

Red

Piattelli 'Grand Reserve' Malbec, Mendoza, ArgentinaUSD 12.00
- GlsUSD 12.00
- BtlUSD 60.00
Routestock Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, CaliforniaUSD 16.00
- GlsUSD 16.00
- BtlUSD 80.00
Parducci 'True Grit' Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WashingtonUSD 15.00
- GlsUSD 15.00
- BtlUSD 75.00
Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, FranceUSD 14.00
- GlsUSD 14.00
- BtlUSD 70.00
Villa Antinori Toscana, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 13.00
- GlsUSD 13.00
- BtlUSD 65.00
Mouton Cadet Bordeaux, Bordeaux, FranceUSD 12.00
- GlsUSD 12.00
- BtlUSD 60.00
Louis Latour Bourgogne, Burgundy, FranceUSD 18.00
- GlsUSD 18.00
- BtlUSD 90.00
BV Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUSD 20.00
- GlsUSD 20.00
- BtlUSD 100.00

Beverages of Quality

Beer

Draft

Bohemian Czech Style Pilsner, UTUSD 7.00
Uinta Cut Throat Pale Ale, UTUSD 7.00
Epic Lunar Transit, UTUSD 8.00
Roosters Chocolate Stout, UTUSD 8.00
Wasatch Evo Amber Ale, UTUSD 8.00

Can/Bottle

Pilsner

Stella Artois, BEUSD 8.00

Lager

Bud Light, MOUSD 6.00
Miller High Life, WIUSD 6.00

Blonde

Kitos, UTUSD 7.00
Melvin 'Killer Bees,' WYUSD 7.00

IPA

Uinta 'Hazy Nosh,' UTUSD 7.00

Dunkel Lager

Negra Modelo, MXUSD 8.00

Cherny Bock

Bohemian Cherny Bock, UTUSD 7.00

Non-Alcoholic

Athletic Lite, CTUSD 6.00
Athletic IPA, CTUSD 6.00

Craft Cocktails

The Wandering PoetUSD 18.00
fords gin, luxardo, genepy, lemon
Hi, HoneyUSD 18.00
wahaka mezcal, hibiscus liqueur, lemon, honey
Sons of CinnamonUSD 18.00
bushmills irish whiskey, coffee vermouth, cinnamon bark simple, mole chocolate bitters
Salt City ClassicUSD 18.00
uncle nearest whiskey, local salt, demerara sugar, infinity bitters
Tequila TemptressUSD 18.00
blanco tequila, pomegranate, spiced cranberry simple, grapefruit, topped with soda water
Pear of AmigosUSD 18.00
elijah craig bourbon, casamigos reposado tequila, domaine de canton, spiced pear, cinnamon bark simple, lemon
Thyme & DimensionUSD 18.00
blanche d'armagnac, st germain, thyme simple, grapefruit topped with champagne
The Velveteen RabbitUSD 18.00
ketel one vodka, crème de violette, velvet falernum, lemon simple, topped with sparkling grapefruit

Zero Proof

Pomeberry Punch
pomegranate, lime, cranberry, ginger beer
It's Winter Thyme
grapefruit, thyme, lime, soda water
Lavender Earl
earl gray, lavender, honey, lemon

What 3,029 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bambara offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and a "great atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious food," particularly the halibut and elk. The restaurant is known for its creative menu and attentive staff, making it perfect for special occasions or a casual night out.

3,029 Reviews

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Dan
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Steak was dry and tasteless at medium temperature, I requested medium rare, potatoes were a little soggy, Irish coffee was decent, cappuccino was great, croissant sandwich was above average.
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Martha
VIP
Mexico City
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall loved Bambara and its dishes. We took the tuna and the steak tartare and both were fantastic, specially the steak, that had a sweetness and a delicate mustard flavor hard to beat. On the mains, the scallops were the winning dish. Sadly, the gnocci didn’t live up to our expectations. While the gnocci itself was wonderful and fluffy, the sauce was overwhelming, with no mention on the menu or by the server about the insane amount of mushrooms there… and also the flavor was too powerful. Maybe a little less sauce would have done better, with that amazing cheese not being overpowered by it.
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keith
Jackson Hole
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A unique experience. They only do a buffet on Christmas Day and it was amazing. So fun to get to try so many of their wonderful dishes. The Cauliflower Vichysoise soup was excellent as was the beets and the Brussels sprouts. I do hope they continue this tradition of offering a buffet of all of their famous dishes once a year on Christmas Day.
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Adam
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the Christmas day buffet so we weren’t having anything from the standard menu but everything overall was exquisite! Definitely going to come back for a regular experience.
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Gavin
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for Christmas brunch. Our server Dylan was delightful and everyone was so friendly! However, the fish sat and was overcooked, and if you didn't put horseradish on the prime rib, it tasted or nothing. Very glad they had shrimp, crab, oysters, and a charcuterie board. Most of my meal ended up being that. Sides were fine but lacked seasoning. Was it worth the $100 per person? No. Will I go back for a regular dining service to give it another shot? More than likely.
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caleb
VIP
Hawaii
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Buffet was not good. Mostly bland and cold even in warming trays. Prime rib was exceptional rare and the protein options were very limited.
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Michele
Salt Lake City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
This used to be a lovely restaurant but for some reason they have remodeled it to destroy the beautiful atmosphere it used to have. It has a very basic diner feel with no atmosphere. Menu is not interesting. One of us ordered steak and ordered it medium rare and it was almost well done. We went for a holiday lunch and there was not a single decoration. Surprising for a hotel restaurant. Although we made a reservation we were informed soon after we sat down that the kitchen was about to close and it was clear they wanted us to clear out. Would not go back and would not recommend.
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Colleen
Salt Lake City
17 reviews
1.0
17 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It's been a year since I've been to this restaurant. In the past has been outstanding but seems to have declined. Food took an hour to arrive and was cold when it came. Even then, the dishes were not anything to mention. Not worth the cost. Our waitress was the only good point. She kept us informed, apologized for delays, attempted to make it up. At the end of the night we were just glad to get out of there. Disappointing overall. This has been a good place to go after attending the ballet as it is right across the street. Won't be back.
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Elena
Salt Lake City
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Limited food variety. Server treated me like she was doing me a favor that she was serving us. I asked if she can help me and she said that she was going to another table, however she stopped to help me. I looked at her and asked for what I needed. They didn’t fill our water glasses as well. The place has a funny smell and looks more like a cheap fast food restaurant and not what Bambara was. They had at best 20 people in the entire restaurant that were having lunch. Bambara was a favorite and not anymore. Scratched from the restaurant list that we would like to go. So disappointing.
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Katherine
VIP
Salt Lake City
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have enjoyed Bambara for many years. Our server was excellent. Our favorite dishes last night were the Shrimp al Ajillo and the Sticky Toffee Pudding, recommend!
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FAQs

Bambara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 363-5454.

Bambara is rated 4.4 stars by 3029 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

1 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

202 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Additional information

Cross Street
200 South
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Modern European, Contemporary American, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking; valet service that is discounted with validation.
Public transit
TRAX stop on Main Street Between 200-300 SouthUTA Bus Stop on 200 South at Main Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bambara-slc.com/
Phone number
(801) 363-5454
Catering
Have the place to yourself for an unforgettable evening with 180 of your closest friends or colleagues. If your soirée requires a longer guest list, we also have access to three meeting spaces at the adjacent Hotel Monaco, with more than 3,100 square feet ranging from the 14-seat Tokyo Boardroom to the Paris Ballroom, with seating for 225. For more information or to book your event, email Tommy.Girrbach@bambara-slc.com, or fill out the form below.
Private party facilities
Bambara offers 4 elegantly appointed separate rooms for holding business meetings or receptions. They can accommodate groups of 12 – 220.
Private party contact
Bambara Restaurant : (801) 363-5454

Bambara

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Filet Mignon

Blue Cheese Potato Chips

Scallops

Starters

House Milk RollsUSD 10.00

Prime Utah Beef TartareUSD 19.00

Blue Cheese Potato ChipsUSD 11.00

Intermountain Gourmet Mushrooms TartineUSD 17.00

Roasted BeetsUSD 13.00

Apple Greens SaladUSD 16.00

Kohlrabi CaesarUSD 13.00

Puffy PotatoesUSD 12.00

Shrimp al AjilloUSD 19.00

Duck Confit CroquettesUSD 16.00

Tuna CrudoUSD 21.00

Smoked Trout DipUSD 17.00

Cheese BoardUSD 21.00

Charcuterie and Cheese BoardUSD 29.00

Main

Pappardelle PastaUSD 35.00

GnocchiUSD 29.00

DuckUSD 39.00

24hr Wagyu Short RibsUSD 49.00

Some Utah Ranch Prime Beef TenderloinUSD 61.00

Elk LoinUSD 45.00

ScallopsUSD 41.00

HalibutUSD 42.00

Idaho TroutUSD 36.00

Piedmontese TomahawkUSD 0.00

Sides

Charred Baby CarrotsUSD 13.00

Intermountain Gourmet Mushroom RagoutUSD 15.00

Confit PotatoesUSD 11.00

Sparkling

Redentore Prosecco, Veneto, ItalyUSD 12.00

Chandon Brut, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUSD 15.00

Bouvet Brut Rose, Loire, FranceUSD 14.00

Wines by the Glass

White

Lange Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, OregonUSD 14.00

Tangent Albarino, Edna Valley, CaliforniaUSD 11.00

Hermann Moser 'Per Due' Grüner Veltliner, Kremstal, AustriaUSD 13.00

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New ZealandUSD 14.00

Jean Reverdy Sancerre, Loire, FranceUSD 18.00

Deloach Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CaliforniaUSD 15.00

Albert Bichot Macon Villages Chardonnay, Burgundy, FranceUSD 14.00

Rosé

Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, FranceUSD 14.00

Red

Piattelli 'Grand Reserve' Malbec, Mendoza, ArgentinaUSD 12.00

Routestock Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, CaliforniaUSD 16.00

Parducci 'True Grit' Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WashingtonUSD 15.00

Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, FranceUSD 14.00

Villa Antinori Toscana, Tuscany, ItalyUSD 13.00

Mouton Cadet Bordeaux, Bordeaux, FranceUSD 12.00

Louis Latour Bourgogne, Burgundy, FranceUSD 18.00

BV Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUSD 20.00

Beverages of Quality

Beer

Draft

Bohemian Czech Style Pilsner, UTUSD 7.00

Uinta Cut Throat Pale Ale, UTUSD 7.00

Epic Lunar Transit, UTUSD 8.00

Roosters Chocolate Stout, UTUSD 8.00

Wasatch Evo Amber Ale, UTUSD 8.00

Can/Bottle

Pilsner

Stella Artois, BEUSD 8.00

Lager

Bud Light, MOUSD 6.00

Miller High Life, WIUSD 6.00

Blonde

Kitos, UTUSD 7.00