The 19 Best Restaurants of 2025—Salt Lake
Elegance mixed with Scandinavian no-nonsense hospitality, Kimi’s Chop & Oyster House uprooted from Sugar House to Holladay in a move that splashed “Kimistyle” across the walls and onto a decadent and contemporary menu. The new menu has a special focus on shared plates with a nod to Kimi’s background, including a Caviar Onion Dip with Pommes Frites and Toast Smögen with Greenland shrimp, blue crab meat, dill, horseradish créme and Swedish caviar. The Chanterelle Mushroom Soup is a must-order, no matter the season, and of course, the namesake steaks and chops are mouth-watering. Dining here is experiential and opulent without feeling over the top, kimishouse.com.
Each year, Salt Lake magazine presents its choices for the best restaurants in Utah. This year, we zoomed in on the individual neighborhoods and fast-growing parts of our state that are emerging as dining destinations. But no matter where they are located—be it a busy downtown block or a charming perch in Southern Utah—by our reckoning, these are the best restaurants in Utah.
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