Jessi’s guidebook

Jessi
Jessi’s guidebook

My favorite restaurants, bars, things to do in SLC

Salt Lake City is full of a growing list of options for dining, drinking and entertainment. I hope you love this city as much as I do!
Great little local coffee shop within walking distance of the house
15 residents recomanen
Bjorn's Brew
2358 Foothill Dr
15 residents recomanen
Great little local coffee shop within walking distance of the house
Best pastries in town - hands down
93 residents recomanen
Tulie Bakery
863 E 700 S
93 residents recomanen
Best pastries in town - hands down
Favorite restaurant for excellent food, cocktails and atmosphere
152 residents recomanen
The Copper Onion
111 E Broadway
152 residents recomanen
Favorite restaurant for excellent food, cocktails and atmosphere
Fun bar, great setting and good cocktails
55 residents recomanen
Under Current
270 S 300 E
55 residents recomanen
Fun bar, great setting and good cocktails
Delicious food, fun cocktails, beautiful atmosphere
43 residents recomanen
HSL
418 E 200 S
43 residents recomanen
Delicious food, fun cocktails, beautiful atmosphere
An SLC classic; good mole and extensive menu
71 residents recomanen
Red Iguana 2
866 W S Temple St
71 residents recomanen
An SLC classic; good mole and extensive menu
Delicious Mediterranean food
44 residents recomanen
Laziz Kitchen
912 Jefferson St W
44 residents recomanen
Delicious Mediterranean food
Cutie pie little cocktail bar with very friendly service
63 residents recomanen
Water Witch
163 W 900 S
63 residents recomanen
Cutie pie little cocktail bar with very friendly service
Great park with plenty of places to stroll/run, for kids to play and with an in-park aviary
21 residents recomanen
Liberty Park Pool
650 E 900 S
21 residents recomanen
Great park with plenty of places to stroll/run, for kids to play and with an in-park aviary
Yummy brunch and dinner in a sweet setting near the park
44 residents recomanen
Tradition
501 E 900 S
44 residents recomanen
Yummy brunch and dinner in a sweet setting near the park
A local favorite with great skiing/snowboarding
363 residents recomanen
Brighton Resort
8302 S Brighton Loop Rd
363 residents recomanen
A local favorite with great skiing/snowboarding
A must-see site in SLC, regardless of presence/absence of religion
621 residents recomanen
Plaça del Temple
50 N West Temple
621 residents recomanen
A must-see site in SLC, regardless of presence/absence of religion
Closest place to purchase wine, liquor and beer; closed on Sunday's and holidays
10 residents recomanen
Utah Wine Store
1605 S 300 W
10 residents recomanen
Closest place to purchase wine, liquor and beer; closed on Sunday's and holidays
Tasty food, good drinks; must order the brussels sprouts!
63 residents recomanen
White Horse Spirits & Kitchen
325 S Main St
63 residents recomanen
Tasty food, good drinks; must order the brussels sprouts!
Good whisky selection, other cocktails and tasty menu in a lively atmosphere
150 residents recomanen
Whiskey Street Cocktails & Dining
323 S Main St
150 residents recomanen
Good whisky selection, other cocktails and tasty menu in a lively atmosphere
A favorite place for cocktails and tasty bites
36 residents recomanen
Copper Common
111 E Broadway
36 residents recomanen
A favorite place for cocktails and tasty bites
Check out the library as a whole and be sure to climb the outdoor stairs to the top
The Library Store
210 400 S
Check out the library as a whole and be sure to climb the outdoor stairs to the top
Beautiful gardens with an outdoor amphitheater with fabulous concerts in the summer
229 residents recomanen
Jardí Red Butte
300 Wakara Way
229 residents recomanen
Beautiful gardens with an outdoor amphitheater with fabulous concerts in the summer
Lovely farmer's market with in-season produce, tasty prepared foods and local art and crafts during Summer months
44 residents recomanen
Downtown Farmers Market
300 W 300 S
44 residents recomanen
Lovely farmer's market with in-season produce, tasty prepared foods and local art and crafts during Summer months
Great skiing/snowboarding in Winter and fun outdoor activities and hiking in Summer
Snowbird Center Trail
Snowbird Center Trail
Great skiing/snowboarding in Winter and fun outdoor activities and hiking in Summer
Beautiful interior, exterior and exhibits
281 residents recomanen
Natural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara Way
281 residents recomanen
Beautiful interior, exterior and exhibits
A fun hike at sunset with sandstone 'chairs' for lounging at the top
53 residents recomanen
The Living Room Trailhead
383 Colorow Rd
53 residents recomanen
A fun hike at sunset with sandstone 'chairs' for lounging at the top
Charming town with great hiking trails, restaurants and galleries
559 residents recomanen
Park City
559 residents recomanen
Charming town with great hiking trails, restaurants and galleries
Fun market on Sunday's in the Summer; be sure to check out the Bloody Mary bar!
34 residents recomanen
Park Silly Sunday Market
780 Main St
34 residents recomanen
Fun market on Sunday's in the Summer; be sure to check out the Bloody Mary bar!
Healthy, quick meals (all 3 available) for a very reasonable price
7 residents recomanen
Pulp Lifestyle Kitchen Liberty Park
439 E 900 S
7 residents recomanen
Healthy, quick meals (all 3 available) for a very reasonable price
Loads of great hiking trails up in this canyon
123 residents recomanen
Millcreek Canyon
3800 Mill Creek Canyon Rd
123 residents recomanen
Loads of great hiking trails up in this canyon
Great museum for families with lots of hands-on activities for kids
157 residents recomanen
Museu Leonardo
209 E 500 S
157 residents recomanen
Great museum for families with lots of hands-on activities for kids
Quirky sculpture garden in downtown SLC; worth a few minutes of your time!
77 residents recomanen
Jardins de Gilgal
749 E 500 S
77 residents recomanen
Quirky sculpture garden in downtown SLC; worth a few minutes of your time!
Fun shopping, dining, strolling area in SLC
57 residents recomanen
9th & 9th
913 E 9th S
57 residents recomanen
Fun shopping, dining, strolling area in SLC

Food Scene

delicious Indian food right around the corner for dine-in or take-out
18 residents recomanen
Saffron Valley Bistro - Sugar House
479 E 2100 S
18 residents recomanen
delicious Indian food right around the corner for dine-in or take-out
gorgeous restaurant with great cocktails and rotating menu
43 residents recomanen
HSL
418 E 200 S
43 residents recomanen
gorgeous restaurant with great cocktails and rotating menu
beautiful, new-construction restaurant with an on-site garden
15 residents recomanen
Table X
1457 E 3350 S
15 residents recomanen
beautiful, new-construction restaurant with an on-site garden
a favorite in the city; these guys just do it right - every time
152 residents recomanen
The Copper Onion
111 E Broadway
152 residents recomanen
a favorite in the city; these guys just do it right - every time
tasty modern spin on Italian dining
13 residents recomanen
Stanza Italian Bistro & Wine Bar
454 E 300 S
13 residents recomanen
tasty modern spin on Italian dining
a Salt Lake institution; excellent Mexican food and drinks
71 residents recomanen
Red Iguana 2
866 W S Temple St
71 residents recomanen
a Salt Lake institution; excellent Mexican food and drinks
excellent pastries
93 residents recomanen
Tulie Bakery
863 E 700 S
93 residents recomanen
excellent pastries
good coffee, pastries and gelato
16 residents recomanen
Amour Café
1329 S 500 E
16 residents recomanen
good coffee, pastries and gelato
right around the corner!
15 residents recomanen
Bjorn's Brew
2358 Foothill Dr
15 residents recomanen
right around the corner!
excellent breakfast!
52 residents recomanen
Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade
519 E 12300 S
52 residents recomanen
excellent breakfast!
great breakfast and lunch - an easy favorite
49 residents recomanen
Roots Cafe
3474 S 2300 E
49 residents recomanen
great breakfast and lunch - an easy favorite
a true Salt Lake institution; known for their breakfast; plan for a lengthy wait
156 residents recomanen
Ruth's Diner
4160 Emigration Canyon Rd
156 residents recomanen
a true Salt Lake institution; known for their breakfast; plan for a lengthy wait

Drinks & Nightlife

good food and cocktails; lively atmosphere
150 residents recomanen
Whiskey Street Cocktails & Dining
323 S Main St
150 residents recomanen
good food and cocktails; lively atmosphere
great bites, dinner and cocktails --> be sure to order the brussels sprouts!
63 residents recomanen
White Horse Spirits & Kitchen
325 S Main St
63 residents recomanen
great bites, dinner and cocktails --> be sure to order the brussels sprouts!
tasty bites and good cocktails in a lovely setting
55 residents recomanen
Under Current
270 S 300 E
55 residents recomanen
tasty bites and good cocktails in a lovely setting
great cocktails, good atmosphere, small but tasty menu
36 residents recomanen
Copper Common
111 E Broadway
36 residents recomanen
great cocktails, good atmosphere, small but tasty menu
...and Beer Bar (next door/attached)
159 residents recomanen
Bar-X
155 E 200 S
159 residents recomanen
...and Beer Bar (next door/attached)
really good food, good cocktails, great outdoor patio with games in the summer
59 residents recomanen
Purgatory Bar
62 E 700 S
59 residents recomanen
really good food, good cocktails, great outdoor patio with games in the summer
40 residents recomanen
The Depot
13 N 400 W
40 residents recomanen
55 residents recomanen
Urban Lounge
241 500 E
55 residents recomanen

Sightseeing

no need to be a religious cat to appreciate this temple square downtown
621 residents recomanen
Plaça del Temple
50 N West Temple
621 residents recomanen
no need to be a religious cat to appreciate this temple square downtown
totally whacky and random sculpture garden in the heart of SLC
77 residents recomanen
Jardins de Gilgal
749 E 500 S
77 residents recomanen
totally whacky and random sculpture garden in the heart of SLC
154 residents recomanen
Utah State Capitol
154 residents recomanen
great local library; take a hike to the top for great views!
90 residents recomanen
Salt Lake City Public Library
210 E 400 S
90 residents recomanen
great local library; take a hike to the top for great views!

Arts & Culture

281 residents recomanen
Natural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara Way
281 residents recomanen
excellent outdoor concerts during the summer
17 residents recomanen
Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre
2188 Red Butte Canyon
17 residents recomanen
excellent outdoor concerts during the summer
great contemporary art museum; free entry
62 residents recomanen
Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
20 S W Temple
62 residents recomanen
great contemporary art museum; free entry
great art museum
84 residents recomanen
Utah Museum of Fine Arts
410 Campus Center Dr
84 residents recomanen
great art museum
good museum for families with lots of hands-on activities
157 residents recomanen
Museu Leonardo
209 E 500 S
157 residents recomanen
good museum for families with lots of hands-on activities

Parks & Nature

170 residents recomanen
Antelope Island
170 residents recomanen
53 residents recomanen
Great Salt Lake
53 residents recomanen
229 residents recomanen
Jardí Red Butte
300 Wakara Way
229 residents recomanen
a great park for walking, running, visiting the aviary
21 residents recomanen
Liberty Park Pool
650 E 900 S
21 residents recomanen
a great park for walking, running, visiting the aviary
beautiful park with a hiking trail
152 residents recomanen
Parc Memory Grove
300 N Canyon Rd
152 residents recomanen
beautiful park with a hiking trail
great hiking in the summer and skiing/snowboarding in the winter
234 residents recomanen
Solitude Mountain Resort
12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd
234 residents recomanen
great hiking in the summer and skiing/snowboarding in the winter
hiking in the summer; skiing/snowboarding in the winter; a local favorite!
363 residents recomanen
Brighton Resort
8302 S Brighton Loop Rd
363 residents recomanen
hiking in the summer; skiing/snowboarding in the winter; a local favorite!
one of the last 'skier-only' resorts in the US!
339 residents recomanen
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd
339 residents recomanen
one of the last 'skier-only' resorts in the US!
great skiing/snowboarding in the winter; fun mountain activities for the family during the summer
215 residents recomanen
Snowbird Resort
9385 Snowbird Center Dr
215 residents recomanen
great skiing/snowboarding in the winter; fun mountain activities for the family during the summer
loads of options for hiking trails in this area
Mill Creek Canyon Road
Mill Creek Canyon Road
loads of options for hiking trails in this area

Entertainment & Activities

285 residents recomanen
Hogle Zoo
2600 Sunnyside Ave S
285 residents recomanen
great Saturday farmer's market in the summer
44 residents recomanen
Downtown Farmers Market
300 W 300 S
44 residents recomanen
great Saturday farmer's market in the summer