Takashi offers to Salt Lake City world-class sushi and Japanese cuisine. Despite the fact that Utah is fully landlocked, the chefs manage to serve only the best seafood. The menu is comprehensive, with traditional maki rolls, nigiri, and sashimi among the selections. Takashi also offers a variety of cooked dishes for those who are apprehensive about eating raw fish. The shiitake lamb shank in yellow curry, wok-tossed asparagus with glass noodles, and gently fried vegetable tempura are all crowd favorites. Strawberry Fields, with escolar, strawberry, and jalapeño peppers, toasted almonds, and eel sauce, is one of the most popular sushi rolls.

Takashi-san has an unfettered desire to create, despite his traditional roots. Takashi has developed his unique style that is both familiar and new as a result of a lifetime of dedication to his profession.

• Website: www.takashisushi.com
• Address: 18 W Market StSalt Lake City, UT 84101
• Phone number: (801) 519-9595

Riverhorse on Main is one of the oldest and most prestigious restaurants on Park City's historic main street, and it is among an elite list of best restaurants in the country. Riverhorse on Main is acclaimed by restaurant critics and the dining public alike as one of North America's best culinary destinations and a Park City culinary jewel, having received the Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Award for the past 16 years.

Riverhorse has garnered numerous major awards both locally and globally over the previous two decades. The restaurant combines the warmth of Park City's small-town main street with a more metropolitan, sophisticated vibe. On the menu, there are high-quality steaks and fresh fish dishes, as well as local game like buffalo, deer, and elk, which are popular. The restaurant is open for dinner every day of the week, as well as a lovely Sunday brunch. Riverhorse goes out of its way to accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions, making it a great place for any diner to visit.

• Website: www.riverhorseparkcity.com
• Address: 540 Main StreetPark City, UT 84060
• Phone number: (435) 649-3536

Valter's Osteria, a relative newcomer to Salt Lake City's downtown restaurant scene, is full of Italian charm. Local guests will recognize the proprietor, who also happens to be the restaurant's namesake, as he has worked in other fine restaurants in the area. Valter's was designed to introduce guests to his Tuscan background, service, and cuisine, and he frequently visits each table individually. As a result, you'll have a friendly and unforgettable encounter. Both Tuscan classics and updated traditional food are available on the menu. Pastas and gnocchi are produced on site, while meats and shellfish are carefully selected and prepared.

Aside from the traditional pasta dishes, the menu also includes wonderful Italian entrees such as chicken, fish, and veal. Whether it's the complementary biscotti and hot chocolate or the molten lava chocolate cake, reserve room for dessert.

• Website: valtersosteria.com
• Address: 173 West Broadway, Salt Lake City UT 84101
• Location: (801) 521.4563

Copper Onion's popularity has skyrocketed since it first opened in 2010. Locals flock to this modern American hangout, making for a bustling and constantly cheery ambiance. The menu is purposefully kept limited, seasonal, and beautifully created. The Copper Onion's interior is simple and open, with neutral, relaxing tones and simplistic design. During the summer, an outside patio is a great area to people-watch. Small dishes of veggies, premium meats, and cheeses are available to share on the menu. Ricotta dumplings with thyme, lemon, and sage are popular, as is Wagyu beef stroganoff served over house-made pappardelle pasta.

For their kitchen, they are dedicated to sourcing the greatest locally and regionally sourced ingredients. Their menus alter seasonally to reflect product availability and whenever the chefs discover new and exciting products to highlight. They collaborate with their purveyors because of their superior products as well as their environmentally conscious ideas and practices.

• Website: thecopperonion.com
• Address: 111 E. Broadway, Suite 170, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
• Phone number: 801-355-3282

The Painted Pony provides a bit of Southwestern flair to St. George, as well as some unusual flavors. The restaurant, which is nestled away in Ancestor Square, is wonderfully clean and pleasant, with contemporary Southwestern art, fresh flowers, and a top-notch romantic ambience in the evening, complete with dim lighting and terrace dining.

Painted Pony elevates local flavors and textures with refinement, embracing southwest influences. The restaurant is located in St. George, Utah's southernmost city, in an area known for its red sandstone canyons and breathtaking desert scenery. Painted Pony's design is a great blend of modern, clean lines and rustic warmth. Dishes like sage-smoked birds and pork chops brined with juniper berries highlight the region's distinctive flavors. The classy ambience, delicious food, and wide wine selection at Painted Pony make it a must-visit in Southern Utah.

• Website: painted-pony.com
  
• Address: 2 WestSt George Blvd #22
• Phone number: 435.634.1700

The Hell's Backbone Grill & Farm is located in Boulder, Utah, which has a population of 226 people and is one of the most remote towns in the US. The restaurant, now in its 21st season, has one of the top Zagat ratings in Utah and has been named a James Beard Award semifinalist in 2017, 2018, and 2019, as well as a nominee/finalist for finest cooks in the Mountain Region in 2020.

This restaurant is run on Buddhist principles, with a focus on sustainability, environmental ethics, and community service. They provide organic, locally sourced, regionally and seasonally appropriate cuisine, with a large portion of the produce grown on our six-acre farm. Their fruit is mostly sourced from heritage orchards in Boulder, and the beef is sourced from local ranchers. It isn't easy, but it is worthwhile.

• Website: hellsbackbonegrill.com
• Address: 20 North Highway 12, Boulder, UT 84716
• Phone number: (435) 335-7464

The primary priority at Log Haven is the health and safety of both the clients and the personnel. For social distancing and seating through the restaurant, they follow all current Health Department requirements. They 've put in place stringent safety measures, such as wearing masks and gloves, doing daily employee screenings (temperature and symptom checks), and improving sanitizing procedures and schedules. They 've also covered their outdoor patio and continue to serve meals in their Winter Conservatory on a regular basis.

The villa was established in the 1920s as a holiday residence and has since changed hands — and been expanded – multiple times. As a result, the restaurant has an effortlessly homey feel to it, making it suitable for any special event. The outside lawn at Log Haven has become a local favorite for summer weddings, with panoramic views of the Wasatch National Forest. The restaurant is only open for dinner and serves classics like steak, salmon, and duck, as well as unique specialties like grilled bison steak and elk carpaccio. Log Haven is a must-visit for a fantastic supper in the center of some of Utah's most gorgeous mountains.

• Website: www.log-haven.com
• Address: 6451 E. Millcreek Canyon Road, Salt Lake City,Utah
• Phone number: (801) 272-8255

Communal is a New American restaurant that emphasizes the use of fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients. They serve family-style and attempt to create the warm, cheerful feeling that comes from sharing a delicious meal with friends.

Communal has made its mark in a town that isn't recognized for its originality or for going against the grain. The restaurant is in Provo, Utah, about 45 minutes south of the state capital. Communal offers a farm-to-table meal with a lot of innovation and flair. The restaurant places a premium on cultivating a sense of community, and it works hard to establish ties with local vendors and consumers. At Communal, a great deal of effort and soul goes into creating unique food and experiences. The restaurant serves lunch, supper, and Saturday brunch and is as pleasant and simple as it gets.

• Website: www.communalrestaurant.com
• Address: 102 North University Avenue, Downtown, Provo, Utah, 84601, USA
• Phone number: (801) 373-8000

The Tree Room is another long-standing restaurant in Utah's dining scene. The Tree Room is the essence of rustic beauty, nestled among breathtaking mountains at the base of Sundance ski resort. With comfortable fireplaces, living trees coming up through the floorboards, and Native American blankets and art covering the walls, the restaurant feels like an elegant log cabin. The menu delivers updated American meals with a distinct western flavor, with a focus on sustainable, organic, and local fare. Trout amandine is served with pickled turnip and haricot verts, and a burnt rosemary panna cotta is presented with the beet salad. The Tree Room is really a one-of-a-kind and delectable Utah experience.

Kachina dolls, pottery, big blankets, and images from Redford's films adorn the tables. A big fireplace, next to the tree, incorporates unique stone/concrete designed and built by Robert Redford himself.

The structure is created with huge windows to allow for natural sunlight and views of the surrounding landscape, which are especially wonderful when there is drifting snow and the changing colors of the seasons. In a rustic Western, Rocky Mountain environment, the dining concept combines sophisticated French skills with American comfort.

• Website: www.sundanceresort.com/dining/tree-room/
• Address: Sundance, Utah, 84604, USA
• Phone number: +18012234200