5 farm-to-table restaurants in Salt Lake you should try soon
Salt Lake City’s taste for great food and drinks has evolved and grown up in recent years.
Our locally owned restaurants rival some of the best in much bigger foodie towns across the country, and with the growth of downtown Salt Lake and surrounding neighborhoods, it’s not surprising that our city has experienced an influx of contemporary, community-focused restaurants.
Fortunately, for the rising number of gourmands in Utah, Salt Lake City formed an excellent foundation for a thriving food culture. Listed below are five must-try restaurants in Salt Lake City.
1. Sage’s Cafe
Sage’s Cafe offers vegetarian cuisine and cocktails, and is one of the few restaurants open a full 7 days a week (including Sundays). Not only do they feature daily wine pours and local beers, but their Jade Room is available for anything from wedding receptions to movie screenings.
234 West 900 South Salt Lake City, UT
2. Pago
Pago is an intimate and inviting restaurant nestled in the 9th and 9th business district. The owner and operator, Scott Evans, and chefs Michael Richey and Adam Findlay hold top quality, locally sourced products in the highest regard and adapt their menu based on what is in season and available. Pago developed a farm direct RSA (Restaurant Supported Agriculture), which means it invests in and builds relationships with local farms. Lunch and dinner are served throughout the week, with brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
3. Finca
Finca, which in Spanish means farm or ranch, is located within the beautiful Harvard-Yale neighborhood in Salt Lake City. The physical restaurant was designed to complement the historic homes in the area, with sustainability and simplicity in mind. Scott Evans, the owner and operator of Finca and Pago, and executive chef Phelix Gardner crafted a dining experience that is deeply rooted in Spanish food, wine, and culture. Finca offers a variety of tapas and entrees—all featuring seasonal produce from Utah farms and artisans—and an extensive cocktail and wine selection. Lunch and dinner are served throughout the week, with brunch on Sundays.
4. Caffe Niche
Caffe Niche offers the urban locals of downtown Salt Lake a place to relax and enjoy anything from coffee and pastries in the morning to a colorful and hearty meal in the evening. In the simplest terms, Caffe Niche has become the go-to eatery for a food-centric, community experience. Owner and head chef Ethan Lappé appreciates the abundance of local products available in Utah and always selects the most sustainable options first. Caffe Niche’s menus reflect the seasonal change and the creative mind of a chef who respects the environment around him. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served throughout the week, and brunch is served on Sundays.
779 East 300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84102
5. Avenues Bistro on Third
Avenues Bistro on Third is the neighborhood joint every neighborhood needs. This cozy, quirky bistro exudes farm-to-table philosophy—even collecting fresh herbs and vegetables from its expansive backyard garden to incorporate into daily specials. Kathie Chadbourne, owner of Avenues Bistro, takes great pride in her continuous efforts to support local farmers, operate sustainably, and remain connected to the state she calls “home.” Although this bistro may be small in scale, the impression it leaves within the Avenues community is huge. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served Wednesday–Sunday every week.
564 East Third Avenue Salt Lake City, UT 84103
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