Best Casual Restaurants in Salt Lake

85 restaurants available nearby

1. Nami Kaze

4.8

Exceptional(1483)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Kalihi-Palama

Booked 27 times today

Nami Kaze Hawaii is the story of Chef Jason Peel’s culinary journey. Combining the flavors from his hometown of Kaua‘i, and the decades of experience working for some of Hawai‘i’s top culinary leaders, including Ian Ruso of Michele’s at the Colony Surf and Roy Yamaguchi, Nami Kaze Hawaii is a unique melting pot of culinary creativity. With a farmer-focused approach, guests can expect to embark on a culinary adventure, enjoying creations that reflect Peel’s appreciation for the produce and provisions found throughout the state. Nami Kaze Hawaii is currently open for brunch and dinner, Wednesday through Sunday. Nami Kaze Hawaii's brunch menu offers a unique take on local Hawaii brunch favorites, while its dinner menu features izayaka-style share plates with plans to debut a sushi omakase-style bar in 2023. For additional information or to make a reservation, visit www.namikaze.com.

2. Senia

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4.8

Exceptional(12)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 16 times today

Senia invites you to share well-crafted drinks and delicious food in a comfortable, convivial environment. We celebrate Hawaii’s abundance of beautiful ingredients and showcase the delectable results of diverse cultures and multi-discipline culinary training coming together.Senia's founding Chef/Owner, Anthony Rush, has decades of culinary experience at the two and three Michelin-star level. Chef Rush applies his abundant and extraordinary talents to two different menus. Our à la carte menu highlights refined casual dishes, making Senia a great neighborhood restaurant. Our tasting menu, offered on Friday and Saturday nights at our Chefs’ Counter, is an exclusive and beautiful gastronomic experience that highlights incredible ingredients and exceptional technique. Senia’s name is a play on the word “xenia”, the ancient Greek ideology of hospitality where strangers and friends alike were treated with the same regard. It is in that spirit that we welcome you to join us.

3. Fête

4.8

Exceptional(3746)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 93 times today

2022 James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef Northwest & Pacific.Rooted in the local farm-to-table movement — a place where seasonality and culinary tradition are celebrated in tandem. One part Hawaii and one part Brooklyn. The atmosphere shares a brasserie feel with a laid-back island sensibility—a celebration and homage to all of our favorite things we enjoy eating and drinking. Crafted with brick & reclaimed wood, our urban Hawaiian farmhouse features an open kitchen, lush plant wall, brick walls, and lots of natural light in a historic Chinatown building. The bar mixes classic and modern cocktails with artisanal flare with a well-curated wine list.

4. The Dotted Line

4.5

Awesome(23)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Located in downtown Honolulu, The Dotted Line is the ideal restaurant and bar for breakfast, pau hana, and dinner for the local business power players, casual diners, and travelers alike. Serving a quintessential European breakfast; a dinner menu of Modern Global Cuisine; the social-scene pau hana with late night cocktails - The Dotted Line is a culinary destination for diversified occasions. Set among floor-to-ceiling wrap-around windows that invite the island-sunlight by day and surrounded by a cityscape of big deals and even bigger power players, all of whom transformed Honolulu’s central business district into an executive playground, The Dotted Line believes dining should include what you want, when you want it, with satisfaction that empower its guests morning, noon and night. Customize your meal with a selection of decadent ala carte ingredients with a ‘more is more’ philosophy including black truffles, uni, A5 wagyu, caviar, and more.

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5. Upstairs at Pier 38

4.5

Awesome(520)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Kalihi-Palama

Booked 14 times today

Inspired by the rich history of Pier 38, Upstairs at Pier 38 is a place to gather that encompasses locally caught seafood, sourced by the renowned Honolulu Fish Auction, featuring USDA Prime Steak. Our Executive Chef adds their own creativity to the menu by collaborating with Chef Nico Chaize, to create island cuisine using rustic French techniques.Experience our cozy lounge setting inspired by a “home away from home.” Smokey wood accents with high industrial ceilings, glowing lights, and a majestic copper bar will allow our guests to unwind with ease. Seating in the dining room is spacious and perfect for large parties or an intimate date night. We are happy to offer a contemporary wine list with old-world treats, locally crafted beers, and captivating one-of-a-kind cocktails. Our team prefers reservations; however, walk-ins are always welcome! Join us at the Pier for enticing food, finely crafted cocktails, and a Hawaiian sunset.

6. O'Kims

4.6

Exceptional(91)

Price: Moderate

• Korean • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

O'Kims, selected as Yelp "#58 of Top 100 US Restaurants 2024," is a casual restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. Known for its delicious, fresh, and expertly prepared food, with a unique Korean-Fusion/farm-to-table variety of dishes, drinks, desserts, and appetizers at affordable prices.

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7. Little Joe's Steakhouse - Nimitz

4.5

Awesome(2345)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Honolulu

Booked 24 times today

Little Joe's Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse featuring the best in USDA 'aged' choice steaks and chops in various portion sizes, along with a wide array of side dishes and appetizers. Steaks including rib eye, new york, t-bone, filet mignon- are aged six to seven weeks to maximize the flavor profile. Seafood selections include twin lobster tails, furikake ahi, miso butterfish, and snow crab. Little Joe's Steakhouse offers a full bar and hosts daily happy hour with up-to-half-off food and drink specials nightly from 4:30pm to 6:30pm for the food and extend the drinks till 7:00pm. The goal is to deliver value for the entire family as well as a great spot for date nights and special occasions like anniversaries and birthdays.

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8. Little Joe's Steakhouse - Pearl City

4.5

Awesome(587)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Pearl City

Booked 21 times today

Little Joe’s was born out of a desire to offer Honolulu residents and visitors a cut-above steakhouse experience with an exceptional menu and outstanding service at a reasonable price. The new family-friendly relaxed fine dining concept features a classic American steakhouse menu, daily happy hour, and private dining. It delivers value for the entire family as well as a great spot for date nights, special occasions, and gatherings with friends.

9. Yohei Sushi

4.9

Exceptional(68)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Honolulu

Booked 7 times today

Kazuto Obara came to Hawaii in the 1970s with a dream to open his own authentic Japanese restaurant. Practicing the traditional style of sushi known as Edomae, Chef Obara crafts a special omakase experience from the waters of his birth country (Japan) and his home (Hawaii). With his family roots from Hiroshima, he has served generations of families here in the islands. Book a reservation today

10. Giovedi

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4.8

Exceptional(29)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Honolulu

Booked 16 times today

Giovedi, helmed by Chef Bao Tran, offers a seamless fusion of Italian culinary technique and pan-Asian flavors. The lively atmosphere of our dining room inside infuses energy into every meal, while the charming patio offers a tranquil escape in the heart of Chinatown, Honolulu. Indulge in our Prosciutto San Daniele, featuring sliced prosciutto paired with a sesame donut—a playful nod to both gnocco fritto and bánh tiêu—served with giardiniera pickles. This creative fusion showcases how our cuisine harmoniously combines familiar flavors, blending tradition with originality. At Giovedi, we provide more than just a meal—it’s an experience. With a welcoming ambiance, thoughtful service, and creative cocktails, we ensure every guest feels like part of our Thursday night dinners in our home that inspired it all.

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Lisavip
Los Angeles •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We love Fete. The food NEVER disappoints! delicious and lively ambiance.
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FêtePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Honolulu
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4.8
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Ron
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent on all counts. Outstanding Pork Belly dish, as well as Ahi with natto, okra & Yama imo. Beets (salad) perfectly cooked, corn beignets light & delicious. Note: You don’t have to be a drinker to enjoy a meal here, altho menu is Izakaya style. Service attentive & unobtrusive.
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Nami KazePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Kalihi-Palama
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4.8
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Lindavip
Hawaii •399 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Hadn't been here in over half a year. Furniture has been rearranged to its format from about 2 years ago. We got a booth which was nice. Service was warm and attentive; food was excellent. Must come back here soon.
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SeniaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Honolulu
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4.8
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Jonah
Philadelphia County •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Everything was top notch. Extremely fresh fish and delicious steaks. The whole party enjoyed. Will be back!
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Upstairs at Pier 38Price: Expensive• Steak• Kalihi-Palama
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4.5
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Celia
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Nov 2024
A nice surprise excellent food in a hotel restaurant. All staff members were very attentive and friendly as they wanted to make sure we had a positive dining experience. Our server Ken was excellent in giving us food and alcohol recommendations. Her periodically checked in with us to see if we needed anything. The restaurant has dry nice atmosphere and decor was trendy and comfortable. My friend and I chose items from the “restaurant week” specials, pasta bolognese and classic Cesar salad. Both very flavorful and the salad was fresh and crisp. The Sauvignon Blanc (Andis) was an excellent pairing with the meal, not sweet, but even balanced. I had their Prosecco (Zarin) which tasted as a lower quality Prosecco, but their Sauvignon Blanc made up for it. I highly recommend this restaurant and plan to go again as their regular menu offers a variety of food that would please all palates.
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The Dotted LinePrice: Expensive• Global, International• Downtown
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4.5

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85 restaurants available nearby

1. Nami Kaze

2. Senia

3. Fête

4. The Dotted Line

5. Upstairs at Pier 38

6. O'Kims

7. Little Joe's Steakhouse - Nimitz

8. Little Joe's Steakhouse - Pearl City

9. Yohei Sushi

10. Giovedi

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