Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Downtown

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

Regions

Salt Lake City

Areas

BountifulDowntownHolladay / Midvale / Sandy / UnionMurraySalt Lake City

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

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Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

31 restaurants available nearby

1. Caffe Molise

4.7

Exceptional(3527)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 64 times today

Occupying the historic Eagles Building on the corner of 400 South and West Temple street downtown, Caffe Molise opened in 1993 serving lunch and dinner daily. Featuring daily specials for lunch and dinner, with made-to-order appetizers, fresh and imported Italian pastas, main dishes and delectable desserts, we have been a fixture of Salt Lake City for 30 years. Staff favorites include our Ravioli con Zucca, the Arista, and Pappardelle al Sugo.Peruse our award-winning wine and drinks menus including our seasonal craft cocktails. When the weather is warm, enjoy our outdoor patio. Seating is limited; we request that guests keep dining to a 2 hour limit. Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome. We are also available for curbside pick-up and gift card purchase. Cheers!

A photo of Ruth's Chris Steak House - Salt Lake City restaurant

2. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Salt Lake City

4.8

Exceptional(3488)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Salt Lake City

Booked 87 times today

Start your evening the Ruth’s Chris way – over a mouth-watering filet. Sit back and enjoy the most tender, extra-thick, hand-cut Steak you’ve ever tasted, served "sizzling" in butter on a 500 degree plate. Our extensive a la carte menu features fresh seafood, a variety of vegetable dishes, and eight potato selections. Enjoy our warm, elegant atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris genuine hospitality. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining in our state-of-the-art media equipped rooms is one call away. Ruth's Chris Steak House- Salt Lake is independently owned and locally operated. We look forward to serving you soon!

3. Ivy & Varley

4.0

Excellent(899)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Salt Lake City

Booked 8 times today

Located in the heart of Salt Lake City, Ivy & Varley are a duo of a modern American bar and restaurant that offers guests an eclectic cuisine. Ivy & Varley boast some of the most unforgettable atmospheres in the city, including the largest outdoor patio that downtown has to offer. Ivy & Varley are 21+ establishments.

A photo of The Capital Grille - Salt Lake City restaurant

4. The Capital Grille - Salt Lake City

4.9

Exceptional(637)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Salt Lake City

Booked 58 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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5. The Melting Pot - Salt Lake City

4.6

Exceptional(364)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown

Booked 43 times today

HOW DO YOU FONDUE? If rich, creamy cheeses and chocolates sound like your kind of scene, grab a few friends and meet for conversation, cocktails and some of the best food you’ve ever experienced. The Melting Pot invented the Art of Fondue just for people like you.

6. Eva

4.8

Exceptional(1019)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Salt Lake City

Booked 49 times today

Located in the heart of Salt Lake City’s downtown district, Eva is a beloved dining destination known for its bold Mediterranean-inspired small plates and warm, intimate atmosphere. Eva is dedicated to and named after chef Charlie Perry's great grandmother. Eva Coombs passed on her respect for quality ingredients, an emphasis on the nourishing benefits of food and most importantly, the shared pleasure of eating. At Eva, our shared plates promote a communal sense of enjoyment. We have an extensive and varied small plates menu, craft cocktails and hand picked wine list. In addition to being a popular "pre-show" dining venue, Eva provides a "from scratch" dining experience so please plan on approximately an hour and a half for us to execute the best possible experience. We are in the heart of downtown so we love walk-in traffic! We hope to see you soon!

A photo of Christopher's Prime and Sonoma Wine Bar restaurant

7. Christopher's Prime and Sonoma Wine Bar

3.9

Excellent(1786)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Locally owned and operated, Christopher's is the Recipient of the prestigious “Best of State” award and the “People’s Choice” designation from opentable.com, with an “Excellent” rating from Zagat; Christopher’s Prime Tavern has been a fixture in the Salt Lake City dining scene since 1995. We’ve built our reputation on the belief that the finest ingredients yield the finest dishes; 21-day aged USDA Prime beef and the Freshest Seafood Flown in Daily from around the world and Organic Locally Sourced Produce, are the building blocks of our award winning menus. From our mouth watering hand-cut USDA Prime Filet Mignon to our Giant Steamed Alaskan King Crab Legs, Christopher’s is sure to please any palate. We offer an extensive Wine list and full Liquor bar.

8. Trofi

2.7

(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Partnering with Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops, this downtown Salt Lake City restaurant serves breakfast with floor to ceiling windows and a shaded patio in the summer. Executive Chef Tony Coppernoll curates a menu with a variety of hearty and healthy options to start your day.

9. Salt and Olive

4.5

Awesome(180)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Salt Lake City

Booked 29 times today

Salt & Olive Pizzeria/Cocktails now open in Salt Lake City.

A photo of Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club restaurant

10. Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club

3.8

Excellent(315)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Salt Lake City

Booked 37 times today

Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club is a 17,500-square-foot, multi-concept complex with a polished casual restaurant, three distinguished bars, 400 square feet of LED screens, private karaoke and sports simulator rooms, a central sporting club/nightclub, and a cocktail lounge. Recognized year after year as Salt Lake City’s Best Sports Bar, the expansive Salt Lake City restaurant & sporting club features elevated American fare prepared from scratch alongside a curated selection of spirits and local craft beers. On weekends, a lively brunch highlights indulgent breakfast favorites and delectable shared plates. Guests will also be treated to instagram-worthy drinks and desserts.PLEASE NOTE: All guests MUST BE 21+ to enter our venue. For reservations of parties 9+ please contact us at 801-683-7070 or via email at events@flankerslc.com.

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