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: 4.5

4.5

3005 Reviews

$50 and over

Modern European

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Fancy

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

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 South UTA 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

Experiences

Thanksgiving at Bambara!
USD 40.00 - USD 85.00 per person
28 Nov 2024 only
Celebrate Thanksgiving with us at Bambara! Enjoy a special holiday menu crafted by Chef JV, featuring seasonal favorites and signature dishes. The buffet will be available from 12 PM to 6 PM for $85 for adults and $40 for children ages 2-12. Come and enjoy a delightful feast while toasting to the season with our distinctive selection of fine wines!

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 3,005 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bambara offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, perfect for special occasions or a casual night out. The menu features standout dishes like halibut, bison Wellington, and rabbit croquettes. Though some find it pricey, most agree it's "worth every penny."

3,005 Reviews

J
Jeff
Salt Lake City
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were treated like gold. Service was beyond excellent. The food was incredible. There wine we had paired very well with the food. What else can you say. Bambara is an absolutely spectacular restaurant!
Is this helpful?
G
Grace
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was so good! The service was awesome. We loved it thank you!
Is this helpful?
k
kris
Salt Lake City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
O The elk and the short ribs soooo good! Our waiter Brandon THE BEST! A great evening!!
Is this helpful?
j
jacobp
Palm Springs
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Service was outstanding. Food was good. The Elk was really good but could’ve used a bit more sauce. The options were great! We will be back.
Is this helpful?
R
Randall
Salt Lake City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, sharp presentations, and superb service, if a bit pricey. My duck was perfectly cooked, but only had two small slivers of duck breast with figs and sauce. Delicious, but a bit niggardly, portion-wise. Even a bit of a vegetable alongside would help. My wife had perfectly cooked elk, and the beef tartare, as a shared small plate, was terrific. My toffee and mascarpone dessert was delicious. Bambara offers interesting and unusual cocktails and a decent, if short, wine-by-the-glass menu. The full wine list looked good, but I didn't see any 1/2 bottles (splits) that were offered, which work well for 2 diners. I must take a minute to rave about our waiter, who patiently answered all the menu questions that my wife--who can't eat dairy or gluten--asked. He must have talked to the chefs several times, but he made sure that her entree was dairy and gluten free. Overall, I'd recommend Barbara; it has a pleasant ambiance that's right in the downtown heart of Salt Lake City.
Is this helpful?
B
Beth
Raleigh
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We have come here in the past to celebrate my daughter who goes to the U. It’s not what it used to be. The main dining room was really loud, so we asked to be seated in the back. I ordered a vegan dish and they prepared “cabbage noodles”which tasted like the outside of stuffed cabbage and was hardly worth the $38 they charged us for cabbage + carrots without any umami. My order of elk came out sliced, with one side raw and the other seared. They re-made the dish (wasting local elk), after which it was quite good. Overall, disappointing.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was good but it took 2 hours to get our food.
Is this helpful?
j
judith
Salt Lake City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter and receptionist were especially excellent. They made sure our food came in a timely manner as we were on our way to the theater. The food and cocktails were excellent and a good time was had by all. Thanks Bambara!
Is this helpful?
N
Nicholas
Salt Lake City
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I ordered the Halibut. It arrived less than warm. I was very hungry and we had to make the ballet, so I didn't think we had the time to have dinner remade or heated. The roe on the smoked trout was overpowering.
Is this helpful?
E
E.J.
Richmond
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the poached hallibut. The fish haf been cooked nicely, but was served on a cold plate that sucked the heat out of the fish before it got to our table. Server set it down and walked away, leaning against the wall looking at the other servers. I had to get out of my chair to get his attention. I told him it was too cold. He said "It's poached, that is why it's not hot," I repeated that the plate was so cold it ruined a $45 dish. I said, please use a hot plate. They replaced the diah and used a hot plate and it was excellect. The server was, however, enthralled looking at the other servers instead of watching his customers. It took effort everytime to get his attention, including getting the check. At breakfast they brought my eggs cold on a very cold plate. Server chacked with the kitchen and they said they had no warm plates, sorry. BS. Arrogant? An expensive restaurant for this level of care. A SHAME being in the Monoco hotel. Our second poor service in a row at Bambera.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

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

Bambara is rated 4.5 stars by 3005 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

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

12 Utah Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

59 Salt Lake City Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Thanksgiving at Bambara!

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