Sandwiched Between a Conoco gas station and a car wash in a Murray strip mall, this solid Lebanese spot is a longstanding neighborhood go-to for halal food, with the convenience of grabbing some Farr Better Ice Cream for dessert on your way out the door. Gyro, kabob and shawarma classics abound as generous platters or sandwiches. Whatever they’re using in the marinade for chicken here is stellar, yielding juicy, tender and flavor-packed bites that keep you wanting more. Fantastic with a veggie-loaded fatoush salad that’s dressed with an addictive lemon-pomegranate molasses-sumac situation. beirutcafe.com
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Be sure to order the za’atar flatbread. Za’tar spice really has no analog in Western cuisine. It’s earthy, nutty with a zesty tang. As panelist Stuart Melling says, “If you don’t fall immediately fall head over heels with it, well, we can’t be friends.”
This year’s 2026 Dining Awards is a showcase of the best experiences across Utah’s foodscape, and a reminder that each recommendation is a promise. A human-to-human promise. An assurance that a restaurant we say is amazing, is amazing. As you consider your next celebratory meal or casual weeknight outing, here’s your menu of Salt Lake’s 2026 gustatory darlings. The food is thoughtful, the hospitality is warm and the chefs care deeply about the dishes on your table.We promise.
