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🌶️ Central City, Salt Lake City
11 restaurants · 2026
🍽️ 11 Restaurants
✨ BBQ, Asian, Diner
The mixed residential neighborhood east of downtown. Diverse food and a few longtime SLC favorites.
Known for: 300 South corridor, Trolley Square, Liberty Park edge
Don't miss: Sapa Sushi Bar, Pat's BBQ, Lucky 13
💡 Lucky 13 has been voted best burger in Utah year after year.
Top 10 in Central City
1
Sapa Sushi Bar & Asian Grill
Japanese / Asian Fusion
Stylish downtown sushi bar and Asian grill combining Japanese, Vietnamese, and Thai influences. Creative cocktails complement a menu of fresh sushi, noodle dishes, and shareable pl...
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2
Pat's BBQ
BBQ · Best BBQ & Best Catering - Salt Lake Magazine
A Salt Lake BBQ institution serving Carolina, Memphis, and Texas-style barbecue from its smoky South Salt Lake location. Live music on weekends and one of the city's best patios ma...
89
3
Lucky 13
Burgers / Bar
Dive bar serving some of Salt Lake City's best burgers alongside a wide selection of local craft beers. Known for creative toppings and a lively, no-frills atmosphere. The Celestia...
87
4
Blue Copper Coffee
Specialty Coffee
SLC's premier third-wave coffee roaster with a beautiful Central City location and a Marmalade District spot with an arcade theme. Single-origin beans, precise espresso, and a comm...
87
5
The Brick
International / Fusion
An international menu blending Spanish, Italian, Mexican, and American flavors in the space that once housed Cafe Niche. Chef-driven brunch and dinner with a neighborhood-modern fe...
87
6
Aranya Thai Kitchen
Thai
Central City Thai with green curry, papaya salad, and pad kra pao that punch above casual dining expectations. The kitchen doesn't shy from real Thai spice levels.
86
7
Neighbors Bar
Bar / Neighborhood Tavern
A neighborhood bar and cafe on the 9 Line Trail on Harvey Milk Boulevard, from SLC couple Petek and Worthen. No reservations, 21+, a rotating pop-up food program, and a warm come-a...
86
8
All Purpose Bakehouse
Bakery / French
Owner Eli Fuhrman's French-inspired bakery in the Maven District — laminated pain au chocolat and buttery croissants using a 4-day fermentation process.
86
9
Pig & A Jelly Jar
Southern / Brunch
Southern-inspired brunch spot on 900 South with biscuits and gravy, fried chicken, and shrimp and grits that transport you to the Gulf Coast. The jelly jar cocktails are strong and...
85
10
Moochie's Meatballs
Italian / Sandwiches
Meatball and Philly cheesesteak sandwiches in Sugar House. The meatball sub is loaded and the cheesesteak is authentic Philly-style. Cash only.
85
All 11 Restaurants in Central City
Beto's Mexican Food
Mexican / Late Night
83
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