19 Best Comfort Food Restaurants in South Salt Lake

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1. Culinary Dropout - Salt Lake City

4.8

Exceptional(81)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

Booked 54 times today

Culinary never disappoints! Stopped in tonight for dinner. My daughter loves their wings and Mac burger. I also tried the Rainbow Roll for the first time tonight, it was super good! Light and freshening with the lemon added.

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2. Harbor Seafood & Steak Co

4.8

Exceptional(1673)

$$$$

• Seafood • Salt Lake City

Booked 15 times today

Always incredible! Wagyu filet mignon, halibut, green beans, risotto, rolls, bread pudding, salted caramel ice cream, and sorbets! We've been a few times now and it's always amazing!

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3. The Old Spaghetti Factory - Salt Lake City

4.7

Exceptional(28)

$$$$

• Italian • Salt Lake City

Booked 19 times today

We had such a fun family dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Salt Lake City! One of the highlights was being seated inside the trolley car, which was a huge hit with the kids and made the experience feel extra special. We ordered the Monday Meatball & Spaghetti Special for $25, and it was an incredible value. The meal included soup or salad, fresh bread, and dessert. There was plenty of food for two people, and we even had leftovers to take home. The restaurant has a charming, quaint atmosphere that's perfect for families. Between the unique trolley seating, generous portions, and affordable pricing, it made for a memorable evening out. If you're visiting Salt Lake City and looking for a fun, family-friendly dining experience, this is definitely a must-visit!

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4. El Cholo - Salt Lake City

4.6

Exceptional(236)

$$$$

• Mexican • Salt Lake City

Booked 3 times today

This is definitely not your run of the mill Mexican restaurant. Every single thing our party ordered was so delicious 5 stars isn't enough! Excellent service, amazing food! Will definitely be going back soon.

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5. Strada Ristorante Italiano

4.9

Exceptional(28)

$$$$

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

Excellent food - excellent service - super super super

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6. Pago

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4.8

Exceptional(1894)

$$$$

• Farm-to-table • Salt Lake City

Booked 14 times today

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars — An Absolutely Unforgettable Dining Experience! I genuinely don’t know if I have enough superlatives in my vocabulary to do justice to our experience at Pago. To call this dinner exceptional would be a criminal understatement. It was nothing short of a culinary masterpiece! We opted for the chef’s tasting menu, and I can say without a shred of exaggeration that EVERY. SINGLE. DISH. WAS. PHENOMENAL. Not one disappointment. Not one mediocre bite. Every course somehow managed to outdo the one before it. The creativity, the presentation, the balance of flavors, the attention to the tiniest details—it was as though the kitchen had made it its personal mission to redefine what food could be. And the ambiance? Absolutely magical. Warm, intimate, sophisticated without being pretentious. The kind of atmosphere that makes you forget the outside world exists. Every element came together to create an evening that felt genuinely special. There are restaurants where you go to eat, restaurants where you go to celebrate, and then there is Pago—where you go to experience culinary greatness. This wasn’t simply dinner. It was an event. An adventure. A love letter to the art of cooking. I’ve had wonderful meals before, but this was on an entirely different level. The kind of experience you find yourself talking about days later, wishing you could rewind time just to taste everything again for the first time. If I could give Pago 10 stars, I would give it 11. If you’re considering the chef’s tasting menu, stop considering and start booking. Your taste buds will never forgive you if you miss it. Bravo, Pago. An absolute triumph from beginning to end. Take a bow. You’ve earned it.

7. Franck's

5.0

Exceptional(2758)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Holladay / Midvale / Sandy / Union

Booked 13 times today

Wonderful tasting menus. Chef Perkins always creates delicious and unique menus. Also the host and servers make it an outstanding experience. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough.

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8. Eight Settlers Distillery

4.3

Awesome(872)

$$$$

• Distillery • Cottonwood Heights

Booked 7 times today

This was our first time there for bunch... been there for dinner several times but WOW, the food was great and Bloody Marys holy hot damn was so yummy! We will be back for bunch... and can't wait! It's a must go to

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9. The Old Spaghetti Factory - Taylorsville

4.2

Awesome(29)

$$$$

• Italian • Taylorsville

Booked 11 times today

Three course meals were a great value. Hearty servings for those who want a lot as well as decent senior options. Delicious food. Wonderful ambiance. Lots of free parking.

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10. Red Beryl Kitchen & Bar

3.0

Good(2)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

We had a great gathering here! Staff was very accommodating and the evening was enjoyed by all.

Best Comfort Food Restaurants in South Salt Lake

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Culinary Dropout - Salt Lake City

2. Harbor Seafood & Steak Co

3. The Old Spaghetti Factory - Salt Lake City

4. El Cholo - Salt Lake City

5. Strada Ristorante Italiano

6. Pago

7. Franck's

8. Eight Settlers Distillery

9. The Old Spaghetti Factory - Taylorsville

10. Red Beryl Kitchen & Bar

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