12 delicious lunch spots south of SLC
Find yourself hungry while at the south end of the Salt Lake Valley? No need to rush to downtown to get your foodie fix — the areas near the Point of the Mountain are building a restaurant scene in their own right. Here are some recommendations that’ll impress even the toughest critics.
1. Cubby’s Chicago Beef
Not messin' around.
With locations in Provo, Lehi and now Spanish Fork, Utahns are clearly crazy for Cubby’s. Their burgers, sandwiches, salads and fries are all made of local, fresh and organic ingredients, and it shows in the taste.
3700 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi
http://cubbyschicagobeef.blogspot.com/
2. J Dawgs
Gettin' all up in its grill. #jdawgs #decadeofdawg #purebeef
Don’t let their humble beginnings fool you. What started off as a hot dog shack near BYU campus, J Dawgs delivers on gourmet polish sausages and all-natural dogs with toppings and a secret sauce that’ll leave you craving them on the daily.
3750 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi
http://www.jdawgs.com/
3. Moochies Meatballs
Moochies became famous around the country after it’s Salt Lake location caught Guy Fieri’s attention and was featured on The Food Network, and the new location means folks at the south end of the valley are happily chowing down on homemade meatball sandwiches and Philly cheesesteaks that are a sloppy mess (in the best kind of way.)
7725 S. State St, Midvale
http://www.moochiesmeatballs.com/
4. Tsunami
The long wait should be telling enough: Tsunami Sushi is the go-to place for affordable, fresh sushi. There are several locations, but the large accommodations and fun atmosphere make this a good spot to try down south.
7628 S. Union Park Ave., Midvale
http://www.tsunamiutah.com/
5. Porcupine Pub & Grill
Parked right at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon, this is the classic spot for ski bums to warm up after hitting the slopes. But we say it’s great any time you’re looking for an extensive, satisfying menu that ranges from gigantic nacho plates to hearty soups and salads.
3698 Fort Union Blvd, Salt Lake City
http://porcupinepub.com/
6. Lone Star Taqueria
Another popular post-skiing spot, Lone Star gets two thumbs up for both the atmosphere and the tasty Mexican eats. The no-frills, funky and tiny restaurant is just the kind of place you expect to be serving up legit burritos and tacos.
2265 Fort Union Blvd., Salt Lake City
http://www.lonestartaqueria.com/
7. Pirate O’s
Pirate O’s is like an even more quirky and authentic Trader Joe’s, with a market full of both local and imported ingredients like small-batch hot sauce, unique bottled drinks and homemade salsa. The sandwiches served at the back of the shop are hearty and high quality.
11901 S. 700 E., Draper
http://www.pirate-os.com/
8. The Wild Zucchini Grill
Serving up Italian-inspired dishes in a fast-casual style, The Wild Zucchini Grill has a create-your-own menu of flatbread sandwiches, pasta bowls, salads and pizzas that taste much more expensive than they are.
496 N. 990 W., American Fork
https://www.facebook.com/WildZucchiniGrill
9. Royal India
Sandy’s favorite Indian restaurant really stands out for its excellent customer service and flavorful dishes like Chicken Coconut Kurma and Lamb Saag. It gives the ever-popular Bombay House a run for its money.
10263 S. 1300 E., Sandy
http://www.royalindiautah.com/
10. Bumblebee’s BBQ & Grill
If you’re ready for a unique BBQ experience, head to Bumblebee’s, where you’ll find a flavor blast of Korean-style American dishes. The menu is full of American items with Korean ingredients, lending themselves to fun names like K-Pop fries and YangSTAR wings.
7962 S. State St, Midvale
https://www.facebook.com/bumblebeesbbq
11. Blue Lemon
Get ready… It's coming!!! Salmon Niçoise. Coming March 16th on our spring menu. Who's ready for summer?!
Blue Lemon is a fast-casual restaurant that focuses on fresh, quality food and speedy service. With items like Fiery Fish Tacos, Slow-Braised Beef Shortribs, you’ll get a hearty lunch that will bring you back again.
11372 S. State St, Sandy
http://www.bluelemon.com/
12. Serving Time Cafe
Hey all you Utah locals! If you haven't already tried this place you absolutely need to! It's not every day you get to eat in a prison. #utah #foodie #servingtimecafe
Ever had lunch at a prison? Ever willingly had lunch at a prison? The prices are cheap, the food is delicious, and judging from the crowds during the lunch hour, everyone else seems to agree.
14072 Pony Express Rd., Draper
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Serving-Time-Cafe/180371415346805
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