Magazine Looks At Utah's Best Restaurants

Salt Lake Magazine has selected area restaurants for its annual Dining Awards, including eateries in Salt Lake City, Park City and other locations. The magazine's March/April issue has the full story. It will be on newsstands this week.

Below is a quick list, taken from this blog report.

Food and Education Award: Lifelong Learning Program at the University

Best Ambiance: MARTINE

Best Bar: Ruth’s Chris

Best Bakery: Tulie Bakery

Best Breakfast: Finn’s

Best Brunch, Park City: Easy Street

Best Brunch, Salt Lake City: Sego Lily

Best Chinese Restaurant: J. Wong’s

Best Comfort Food: Left Fork

Best Design: High West Distillery

Best Steakhouse: Prime

Best Indian Restaurant: Kathmandhu

Best Mexican Restaurant: Frida Bistro

Best Italian Restaurant: Sea Salt

Best Thai Restaurant: Ekamai Thai

Best Wine List: Shallow Shaft

Best Lunch: Bambara

Best Neighborhood Restaurant: Caffe Niche

Best Japanese Restaurant: Kyoto

Best Restaurant, Central Utah: Communal

Best Quick Eats: Chow Truck

Best Mediterranean Restaurant: Aristo’s

Best New Restaurant: Copper Onion

Best Restaurant, Salt Lake City: Forage

Best Restaurant, Park City: Talisker on Main

Best Restaurant, Northern Utah: Zucca Trattoria

Best Restaurant, Southwest Utah: Parallel 88

Best Restaurant, Southeast Utah: Hell’s Backbone Grill

Green Fork Award: Summit County Coalition of Grass Fed Beef

Lifetime Achievement Award: Takashi Gibo, Takashi’s:

Community Service Award: Utahns Against Hunger:

Golden Spoon Award: Ian Campbell at Log Haven

Hall of Fame: Squatters

Past Hall of Fame recipients are Mazza, Red Iguana, Cucina Toscana, Takashi and Log Haven.