The Best Restaurants in Utah County, Salt Lake County and Washington County (2026 Local Guide)

Nine Utah restaurants made the first MICHELIN Guide Southwest, announced Aug. 26, 2026, and Monte in South Salt Lake earned Utah's first MICHELIN Star. Start with those nine below, then browse award-winning and press-recommended picks in Utah County, Salt Lake County and Washington County, each with a dish to try.

Utah's 9 Newly Named MICHELIN Guide Restaurants

The MICHELIN Guide Southwest named nine Utah restaurants on Aug. 26, 2026. Only Monte received a star. Three earned a Bib Gourmand, Michelin's award for good food at a good value, and five are MICHELIN Recommended. Three of the nine are in Park City, in Summit County.

• Monte (South Salt Lake) | Fine dining | Seasonal multi-course tasting menu | One MICHELIN Star
• Feldman's Deli (Salt Lake City) | New York-style Jewish deli | Corned beef Reuben | Bib Gourmand
• One More Noodle House (South Salt Lake) | Chinese noodles | Braised beef noodles | Bib Gourmand
• Phở 777 (West Valley City) | Vietnamese noodle house | Oxtail pho | Bib Gourmand
• Koyote (Salt Lake City) | Japanese ramen and washoku | Ramen (the house specialty) | MICHELIN Recommended
• Star of India (Salt Lake City) | Northern Indian | Chili lamb masala | MICHELIN Recommended
• Handle (Park City) | Seasonal American | Beef cheek bourguignon | MICHELIN Recommended
• Matilda (Park City) | Wood-fired sourdough pizza | Calabrese pizza with whipped ricotta and hot honey | MICHELIN Recommended
• The Nelson Cottage by High West (Park City) | American, prix-fixe only (21+) | Seasonal chef's menu with optional whiskey pairings | MICHELIN Recommended

Utah County

• Communal (Provo), family-style New American; try the butterscotch pudding
• Sundance Mountain Resort: Foundry Grill, Tree Room and Owl Bar (Sundance, Provo Canyon), mountain resort dining; try the Sunday brunch buffet at the Foundry Grill
• Bombay House (Provo), Indian; try the chicken tikka masala
• Little India (American Fork), North Indian; try the butter chicken (chicken makhani)
• Thai Drift (Orem), Thai; try the Tom Kha soup
• Under Wraps (Pleasant Grove), sushi and izakaya; try the spicy tuna handroll
• Taco Culture (American Fork), Mexican street tacos; try the al pastor taco
• Black Sheep Cafe (Provo), Native American and Southwestern; try the Navajo tacos
• Màstra Italian Bakery Bistro (American Fork), Italian bakery and fresh pasta; try the Lasagna Bolognese
• Fini Pizza and Fini Cafe (Vineyard), New York-style pizza; try the Sicilian slice
• Strap Tank Brewery (Lehi), family-friendly brewpub; try the prime rib special
• Lehi Bakery (Lehi), bakery; try the glazed square doughnut
• Vessel Kitchen (Orem), healthy bowls; try the Utah Bowl
• Aubergine Kitchen (Orem), healthy bowls and salads; try a Niceshake

Salt Lake County

• Table X (Millcreek), seasonal tasting menu; try the seven-course tasting menu
• Log Haven (Millcreek Canyon), mountain fine dining; try the seared elk loin
• La Caille (Sandy), French; try the duck with gooseberry gastrique
• The Pines (formerly The Charleston) (Draper), French-American; try the cognac creamed filet mignon
• Oquirrh (Salt Lake City, downtown), New American; try the confit chicken pot pie
• Arlo (Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill), seasonal New American; try the house-baked bread with French butter
• The Copper Onion (Salt Lake City, downtown), American brasserie; try the wagyu beef stroganoff
• Franklin Avenue Cocktails & Kitchen (Salt Lake City, downtown), cocktail bar and kitchen (21+); try the duck confit lettuce wraps
• Felt Bar & Eatery (Salt Lake City, downtown), cocktail bar with global small plates (21+); try the lobster ravioli in Thai green curry
• Hearth and Hill Sugar House (Salt Lake City, Sugar House), New American; try the cheddar biscuits
• Kimi's Chop & Oyster House (Holladay), steak and seafood; try the blue crab cakes
• Blind Rabbit Kitchen (Salt Lake City, Sugar House), steakhouse and cocktail bar; try the bone marrow tacos
• The Pearl (Salt Lake City, Central Ninth), Vietnamese; try the Sunday pho (soup season, until it sells out)
• Drunken Kitchen (South Salt Lake), Chinese and Taiwanese noodles; try the Dan Dan noodles
• Post Office Place x Takashi (Salt Lake City, downtown), Japanese sushi and global small plates; try the hakozushi
• Red Iguana (Salt Lake City, west of downtown), Mexican; try the cochinita pibil
• La Casa del Tamal (Salt Lake City's Post District; also West Valley City), handmade tamales; try the verdes de pollo tamales
• Manoli's (Salt Lake City, Ninth and Ninth area), Greek small plates; try the loukoumades
• Beirut Cafe (Murray), Lebanese (halal); try the fattoush
• Finca (Salt Lake City, 15th and 15th), Spanish tapas; try the paella de mariscos
• Café Madrid (Holladay), Spanish; try the seafood paella for two
• Kenny J's BBQ (South Jordan), barbecue; try the Hatch green chile and cheddar sausage
• Sunday's Best (Sandy), party-style brunch; try the shakshuka
• Sugar House Station (Salt Lake City, Sugar House), food and bar hall; try the fried chicken sandwich at the Birdhouse stall

Washington County

• Painted Pony (St. George), contemporary seasonal; try the duck confit (fall menu)
• Wood Ash Rye at The Advenire (St. George), seasonal shared plates and bakery; ask about the daily specials
• Cliffside Restaurant (St. George), upscale American; try the chili-glazed salmon
• Spotted Dog at Flanigan's Inn (Springdale), upscale casual American; try the wild game meatloaf
• King's Landing Bistro at Driftwood Lodge (Springdale), seasonal, chef-driven dinners; try the duck leg confit cassoulet
• Bit & Spur (Springdale), Southwestern with a Mexican twist; ask about the daily specials
• Pig's Ear American Bistro (Hurricane), American bistro; try the shaking beef
• Xetava Gardens Cafe (Ivins), American cafe; try the shrimp and grits (weekend brunch)
• The Rusted Cactus (Ivins), seasonal shared plates; try the smoked trout dip
• Meráki Greek Grill (Santa Clara), Greek; try the Gyro Meráki
• Korea Picnic (Washington), home-style Korean; try the spicy pork bulgogi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best restaurants in Utah County?

Highly rated Utah County picks include Communal in Provo (City Weekly's Best Restaurant: Utah County, 2025), Sundance's Foundry Grill and Tree Room (a Salt Lake Magazine 2025 Best Restaurant), Magleby's (first in Fine Dining in Utah Valley Magazine's 2026 Best of Utah Valley poll), and Bombay House and Black Sheep Cafe in Provo, both of which placed in that 2026 poll.

Which Utah restaurants are in the MICHELIN Guide?

Nine Utah restaurants were named in the first MICHELIN Guide Southwest, announced Aug. 26, 2026. Monte in South Salt Lake earned One MICHELIN Star, the first for a Utah restaurant. Feldman's Deli, One More Noodle House and Phở 777 received a Bib Gourmand, and Koyote, Star of India, Handle, Matilda and The Nelson Cottage by High West are MICHELIN Recommended.

Where should I eat in Salt Lake City for a special occasion?

For a special occasion, consider Monte in South Salt Lake, which earned Utah's first MICHELIN Star in 2026 and serves a seasonal multi-course tasting menu inside Beehive Distillery. Table X in Millcreek was City Weekly readers' Best Restaurant: SL County in 2025, and Log Haven in Millcreek Canyon was City Weekly's Best Romantic Restaurant. Award winners Oquirrh and Arlo are downtown and on Capitol Hill, and Kimi's Chop & Oyster House is in Holladay.

Where should I eat in St. George and Washington County?

In St. George, consider Painted Pony in Ancestor Square, Wood Ash Rye at The Advenire, and Cliffside Restaurant, which the Salt Lake Tribune suggested for a romantic evening with valley views. Near Zion, Springdale has Bit & Spur (open since 1981), the Spotted Dog at Flanigan's Inn and King's Landing Bistro. Call ahead from December through February, when hours are shorter. Other picks include Xetava Gardens Cafe and The Rusted Cactus in Ivins, Meráki Greek Grill in Santa Clara, Pig's Ear American Bistro in Hurricane and Korea Picnic in Washington.

Which areas have walkable dining for people moving to Utah?

Downtown Provo puts Communal, Black Sheep Cafe and Bombay House along University Avenue. In Salt Lake County, downtown SLC, Central Ninth and Sugar House's Highland Drive corridor all cluster award-winning restaurants. Vineyard's Utah City is being built as a walkable neighborhood with new restaurants opening. Red Sign Real Estate Team can show you homes near any of them.

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