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Tradition, Salt Lake City, UT

Tradition

4.5
4.5
584 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Located on the edge of Liberty Park, Tradition offers a contemporary take on made-from-scratch comfort foods. Don't miss our Chef's freshly baked pies! Join us for brunch and dinner and enjoy sipping on craft cocktails, wine, and sunshine on one of Salt Lake's best patios!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Friday and Saturday Dinner: for large party reservations of 8 people and above, please call the restaurant for availability. Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Walks-ins only for Brunch Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (385) 202-7167
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    S. 500 E.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 584 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Neighborhood gem

  • Salt Lake City

    Neighborhood gem

  • Salt Lake City

    American

584 Reviews
  1. SteveM

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    I ordered the trout entree which was small and too salty. The small amount of fish on the plate was offset by a lot of rice and green beans The three other dinners at the table were all very good. The server was efficient and very friendly. I will definitely return here

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  2. JeffB

    London

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Very nice. Need more desserts. Great staff. Chicken and dumplings excellent.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Many dishes were good (chicken and dumplings, funeral potatoes), as were the cocktails. Nice service and the space was cool. However the eggplant dish was undercooked - it’s a cardinal sin to not cook eggplant all the way through.

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  4. hungrywyomingites

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible little spot. Amazing cocktails and food. Rose, was amazing and her knowledge of craft cocktails is hard to find. We will absolutely be back and will recommend Tradition to all of our friends.

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  5. JuliaM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    Food is not that great for the price. All ambiance, no quality cooking. Portions are above average for "fine dining" price point though. So if you want to eat a lot and pretend it was quality, great option. If you're looking for actually good culinary experience, try SLC Eatery.

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  6. CamiM

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Sat by the door which was cold. Waiter did take a while for service but it seemed short-staffed. Food was delicious, as always!

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  7. anonymous

    Exclusive

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Isaac was a great server! Service was fast and food was good

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    They were so accommodating when we arrived late! Quick response on the chat function which was great. The food was so good as well as the wine and cocktails. The dining room was a little chilly but when it’s full I bet it’s very comfortable.

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  9. SandraC

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Really good restaurant to try. We enjoyed our meals.

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  10. Christa

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The service was slower than usual, perhaps as a result of a large group at a nearby table. We waited for almost an hour for our meals to arrive. The food, which has been consistently excellent in the past, was good, but not quite up to expectations this time. Despite this one slightly disappointing visit, I still love Traditions and will be back, anticipating a better experience next time.

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  11. HaydenSLC

    Salt Lake City

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    In the best way possible, Tradition continues to Rick Roll the Salt Lake Valley, because they're never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down, never gonna run around and desert you, never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye, never gonna tell a lie and hurt you... It has been and continues to be my favorite spot in SLC and every visit is a sheer delight, incredible food with the best flavors, and top shelf drinks by their amazing bar staff. 100/10 would recommend.

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  12. RoSu

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really nice place and good food. We enjoyed it very much. Attentive service too

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  13. Carroll

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    The service was horrible. Our waitress didn’t speak English very well. It was very difficult to understand what she was telling us. We were constantly looking for her. The food was good but without that great front of house experience it just sucked.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We dined outside on the patio. It was nice, but chilly after the sun went down. Maybe add a few patio heaters??

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  15. Foodie

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious comfort food, welcoming staff. Highly recommend

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Was looking forward to dining here going by the reviews, but unfortunately would only say the food is average. The service was lovely though. 

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  17. Madg

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was DELISH!! We had a reservation and were sat immediately. No wait. Excellent server named Isaac too!

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  18. AmitS

    Montreal

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was one of the best dinners i can recall. The food was spectacular- fried green tomatoes and funeral potatoes for starters and braised beef ribs for the entree. The service was excellent and friendly, The food served when ready and in the right temperature. Should I visit Salt Lake City again I’d definitely go back.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, waiters were polite, food was delicious. Highly recommend!

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  20. HawkG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here for our anniversary. All the food looked good. The beef short rib was amazing and so was the fire and ice cocktail.

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  21. JLT1216

    Salt Lake City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Beef short rib was mediocre, not moist enough and the gravy tasted like it came out of a packet. Really, really salty. More mashed potatoes would have been appreciated.

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  22. Nielsen

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never been before and first time back in Salt Lake city in 12 years.

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  23. ChristianW

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I Loved Tradition Will be back, cannot wait to try it again

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  24. DoyleC

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food and Drinks are always great!! Especially love the Meatloaf!

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  25. MickeyD

    Salt Lake City

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Love the curry wings rule! About the best wings I’ve had.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Not the best place for folks with dietary restrictions but otherwise lovely

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We don’t sit in the bar much since it’s always a few people, but this time it was only my husband and I and we had a great time sitting at the bar. The food is always consistent and delicious.

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  28. shopkins

    Salt Lake City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food. Good service. Reasonably priced for the quality.

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  29. Angelmom

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Overall, rather loud in the restaurant. Probably better if we had an outdoor patio table (not available). Drinks were average and food was s mixed bag - two of us really enjoyed our meals, two were disappointed.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    First time diners; we stopped in for a special anniversary and said so in our reservation notes. The host was a bit aggressive. It was very loud inside and we were lucky to get a spot outside which was just right. There was no mention of the special occasion. The service started off good but we seemed to have been forgotten after the appetizers, which were very good (Burrata with tomatoes, melon, pansies and arugula) and just ok (Brussels and cauliflower). The cocktails were excellent, followed by sparkling wine. The entrees seemed to have sat under a heat lamp. My risotto had a bit of a crust and the eggplant was well prepared except had an odd sauce that spoiled it plus ginger on all its components; not quite right. Might return to sit outside or in the bar for cocktails.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great place to eat. The meatloaf is spectacular.

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  32. BooBoo

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    Went on a Friday evening. The restaurant was full but not packed--noisy but not deafening. Ambiance was nice. Some of the dishes were excellent, especially the funeral potatoes and the burger. The chicken katsu and meat loaf were merely good. The pork chop was a bit dry and tough, although the accompanying mushrooms and potatoes were flavorful and quite a treat. Dessert was inexpensive (a plus!) and adequate without being special. Our biggest issue was waiting for over an hour between placing our order and the arrival of the entrées, and then waiting another 1/2 hour between ordering dessert and getting it at the table. Neither the wait staff nor the kitchen seemed overly busy during this time, so we're not sure what caused the delay. At the top end of $20+ each, the entrées were perhaps a little overpriced, given that most of them were only average/good Would go back for the burger in a heartbeat, but maybe not for a special meal.

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  33. AmyT

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very good service was polite and timely. It was a little loud but it was a small space.

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  34. JaimieC

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The server was superb. The food was slow getting to the table. The person who ordered the short rib really enjoyed the meal. The person who ordered the chicken katsu said the chicken was bland and that the meat was tough. The person who ordered the risotto found that it was bland and the lemon flavor was overpowering.

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  35. NikS

    Salt Lake City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great patio, tasty food. Fried green tomato dish was my fav

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  36. AlexanderB

    Salt Lake City

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tradition is great for a relaxed atmosphere and delicious comfort foods. They have a phenomenal take on chicken katsu!

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  37. RReneR

    Salt Lake City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    The meatloaf and short ribs were outstanding. Service was great. It was rainy so we had to eat inside; that was very noisy. Outside dining is much better. We were later told that we could eat in the bar area, so we will do that next time we have to sit inside.

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  38. GayleR

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A strong thunderstorm came through during our dinner, knocking out the power for almost an hour. The kitchen staff and servers were heroic, making sure we were comfortable, delivering fresh drinks, and serving us our orders in good time. I'm actually not entirely sure how they were able to pull it off without electricity, but our meals were very good, indeed. This is a lovely space in a great location. We'll definitely return, and I hope we can dine outside next time!

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  39. ChristaD

    Northern MI

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Visiting for a skating competition. Looked for a place not far from Little America. So happy we tried this amazing gem of Salt Lake City. The food was amazing! Such a fun place to have dinner. We ate inside, but outside looked lovely. Please go here. You won't regret it. The food is delicious!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Seemed waitress was racist. Treated other tables much better. Hostess set the wrong tone at the beginning and at the end: Too busy on her phone to even thank us for coming.

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FAQs

Tradition does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Tradition also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (385) 202-7167.

Tradition is rated 4.5 stars by 584 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tradition

501 E 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S. 500 E.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Friday and Saturday Dinner: for large party reservations of 8 people and above, please call the restaurant for availability. Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Walks-ins only for Brunch Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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