Bambara

Name: Bambara
Address: 202 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT, United States, 84101
Telephone: (801) 363-5454
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (3059)

$50 and over

Modern European

202 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Great for fine wines

Bambara, located within the vibrant Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City, is a modern bistro renowned for its impeccable service and stylish ambiance. Since its inception and through the extensive renovation and re-haul this year, Bambara continues to set the tone for the Salt Lake culinary landscape, consistently ranking as one of the best places to dine.
An ideal choice for both hotel guests and devoted locals, Bambara offers the ideal setting for celebrating cherished moments with loved ones, indulging with friends, dining with colleagues, or seeking a pre/post-theater bite. Nestled in a historically significant bank lobby adorned with original arched 10ft windows, this centrally located restaurant boasts a seasonal rotation of dishes that celebrate the local bounty of fish, game, and vegetable.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Modern European, Contemporary American, Bistro
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(801) 363-5454
Website
http://www.bambara-slc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Have the place to yourself for an unforgettable evening with 180 of your closest friends or colleagues. If your soirée requires a longer guest list, we also have access to three meeting spaces at the adjacent Hotel Monaco, with more than 3,100 square feet ranging from the 14-seat Tokyo Boardroom to the Paris Ballroom, with seating for 225. For more information or to book your event, email Tommy.Girrbach@bambara-slc.com, or fill out the form below.
Private party facilities
Bambara offers 4 elegantly appointed separate rooms for holding business meetings or receptions. They can accommodate groups of 12 – 220.
Private party contact
Bambara Restaurant : (801) 363-5454

Location
202 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
200 South
Parking details
Street parking; valet service that is discounted with validation.
Public transit
TRAX stop on Main Street Between 200-300 SouthUTA Bus Stop on 200 South at Main Street
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

House Milk Rolls$11.00
seasonal compound butter / evoo / maldon salt
Blue Cheese Potato Chips$11.00
blue cheese & jack cheese blend / harissa spice / chives
Kohlrabi Caesar$13.00
shaved parm / cured egg yolk / seasoned crispy bits / herbs
Tomato Salad$15.00
caputo's burrata / chile tomato broth / evoo cake / watercress / prosciutto
Puffy Potatoes$11.00
parm / fried egg aioli
Charred Octopus$17.00
corn foam / mojo rojo / chili crisp / crispy fingerling
Bison Tartare$17.00
bone marrow emulsion / mushroom marm / cured egg / grilled sourdough

Mains

Scallops$45.00
corn cream / blistered peas / marcona
Whistling Springs Trout$33.00
smoked trout roe beurre monte, foraged mushrooms, herb oil
Duck Breast$39.00
mushroom puree / strawberry rhubarb duck jus
Cold Smoked Elk Short Loin$47.00
chipotle huckleberry jus / baby carrots
Bison Manhattan Steak$49.00
crispy potato / spring onion / truffle bordelaise
Some Utah Ranch 13oz Ribeye$51.00
koji black garlic aged / chives / asparagus tips / aged balsamic demi

Sides

Blistered Snap Peas$9.00
chili crisp / pickled mushrooms
Charred Asparagus$9.00
truffle vinaigrette / yuzu sabayon
Roasted Baby Carrots$9.00
green salsa macha

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Santa Margherita Prosecco, Alto Adige, Italy$16.00
- Gls$16.00
- Btl$80.00
Chandon Brut, Napa Valley, California$15.00
- Gls$15.00
- Btl$75.00
Moet Imperial Brut, Champagne, France$28.00
- Gls$28.00
- Btl$140.00
Bouvet Brut Rose, Loire, France$14.00
- Gls$14.00
- Btl$70.00

White

Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy$14.00
- Gls$14.00
- Btl$70.00
Tangent Albarino, Edna Valley, California$11.00
- Gls$11.00
- Btl$55.00
Mohua Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand$12.00
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$60.00
Schloss Gobelsberg Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal, Austria$16.00
- Gls$16.00
- Btl$80.00
Domaine Roland Tissier Sancerre, Loire, France$20.00
- Gls$20.00
- Btl$100.00
Albert Bichot Macon Villages Chardonnay, Burgundy, France$16.00
- Gls$16.00
- Btl$80.00
Deloach Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California$15.00
- Gls$15.00
- Btl$75.00

Rosé

Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France$14.00
- Gls$14.00
- Btl$70.00

Red

Piattelli 'Grand Reserve' Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina$14.00
- Gls$14.00
- Btl$70.00
Elouan Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon$16.00
- Gls$16.00
- Btl$80.00
La Vieille Ferme Rouge, Mont Ventoux, France$11.00
- Gls$11.00
- Btl$55.00
Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, California$14.00
- Gls$14.00
- Btl$70.00
Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France$14.00
- Gls$14.00
- Btl$70.00
Mouton Cadet Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France$12.00
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$60.00
Louis Latour Bourgogne, Burgundy, France$18.00
- Gls$18.00
- Btl$90.00
Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California$24.00
- Gls$24.00
- Btl$120.00

Beverages of Quality

Beer

Draft

Bohemian Czech Style Pilsner, UT$7.00
Uinta Cut Throat Pale Ale, UT$7.00
Epic Lunar Transit, UT$8.00
Roosters Chocolate Stout, UT$8.00
Wasatch Evo Amber Ale, UT$8.00

Can/Bottle

Pilsner

Stella Artois, BE$8.00

Lager

Sam Adams, MA$7.00
Modelo, MX$7.00

Hefeweizen

Uinta Golden Spike, UT$7.00

Amber

Fat Tire, BE$7.00

IPA

Uinta 'Hazy Nosh,' UT$7.00
Ferda Double IPA, UT$10.00
Epic Spiral Jetty IPA, UT$12.00

Stout

Uinta Big Bad Baptist Imperial Stout, UT$13.00

Cider

Incline Marionberry, WA$8.00

Non-Alcoholic

Athletic Lite, CT$6.00
Athletic IPA, CT$6.00

Craft Cocktails

White Sage$19.00
reposado, aperol, st germain, sage, lemon, egg white
Hi, Honey$21.00
bozal sacrificio mezcal, hibiscus liqueur, lemon, honey
Sittin' Round the Campfire$20.00
el tesoro blanco, st germain, honey, rosemary lemon, high west campfire float
Salt City Classic$22.00
uncle nearest whiskey, local salt, demerara sugar infinity bitters
Huckleberry Smash$20.00
wild turkey bourbon, yellow chartreuse, huckleberry basil simple, lemon
The Pink Lady$19.00
citadelle gin, chambord, limoncello, lemon, simple cranberry, topped with prosecco
Bergamot Spritz$18.00
italicus, cointreau, lime, rosemary, grapefruit topped with soda and prosecco
Twisted Tini$19.00
ketel one cucumber mint, lime cordial, mint vermouth

Zero Proof

Huckleberry Basil Fizz
huckleberry, lime, basil, fever tree ginger ale
The Grapefruit Rose
grapefruit, rosemary, lime, fever tree club soda
Lemons & Lavender
lemon, lavender simple, fever tree club soda

What 3,059 people are saying

Bambara reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Salt Lake City
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bambara offers an elegant dining experience with "thoughtful service, incredible food, and warm atmosphere." Highlights include "perfectly prepared elk loin and halibut" and "impeccable service." While some reviews mention limited menu options and small portions, the restaurant remains a Salt Lake City staple for special occasions.

3,059 Reviews

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Ike
Utah1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant with solid, creative menu. Very accommodating staff.
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Lani
Utah5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
There was just one server, but with Lisa’s help he managed.
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Sue
Utah2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cocktails were delicious and innovative! The scallops were divine with such a nice presentation. I just really love this place!
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Manuel niszsien
Utah11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food were delicious, the decor is very stylish, the bathroom were very clean. This is an excellent place to take someone for a date or to dress your best and celebrate anything. LOVE THIS PLACE.
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Viktoriya
Wisconsin1 review
3.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We visited Utah and stayed in downtown of Salt Lake City. Trying different places for great food. Bambara was a near by and we decided to try based on a reviews. We have been disappointed. Portions were small, choices limited. No soup choices, no bread. No side potatoes except asparagus, sweet peas or carrots that you must order as a side to main overpriced meal. Servant just took the order and collected payment. Additionally they were out of bison and that was the main dish my husband was going to order. We felt disappointed.
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Chris
Utah23 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Slow Sunday evening- the kitchen should have been capable of quick cookery, and the waitress of quick service, but it was anything but quick. Drinks took way too long, and after an appetizer, we spent lots of time looking around, and at the kitchen, wondering why duck and scallops took 45 minutes+ to prepare. When they did arrive, wonder of wonder, they were both lukewarm at best, and for entrees priced and $39 and $45 respectively, were under-portioned as well. They re-cooked the two dinners, which this time arrived quicker and warmer, and offered, to their credit, to wipe the bill clean, but we paid for the second go-round, had a quick dessert, and left shaking our heads at seeing such overall, and easily avoidable, sloppiness and incompetence on a night when they probably only served 30 plates, of which we were one of the last. Not on our return-to-soon list, for sure.
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Lisa
Portland / Oregon8 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun and inventive menu items that are prepared well. Friendly and helpful staff. Great place to go when in Salt Lake City.
BambaraResponded on June 16, 2025
Hi Lisa, Thanks for the love! We’re so happy you enjoyed your time with us. Hope to welcome you back soon, our seasonal menu always has something new to try! Best regards, Bambara Team
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Corrinne
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
shaye was super nice. yummy bread, steak, and pasta!
BambaraResponded on June 2, 2025
Hi Corrinne, thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you had a great time at Bambara, and we love hearing that the food and Shaye made your visit special. We put a lot of heart into our seasonal menu and creating an incredible dining experience, and it means the world that you enjoyed it. We hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Bambara Team
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Deida VIP
San Francisco Bay Area44 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very underwhelming $50 breakfast. Very nice server. But the food was so boring i would definitely not return.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
California Central Coast2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was extremely loud and the food was small portions and though unexpected… some stables were so far from expected that I was uncertain what I was eating. Don’t bother with the ceaser salad. The pearls were missing from the Carmel pudding with dark chocolate and Carmel pearls with no advanced warning and the explanation was “they don’t have them for some reason “. The Parmesan ice cream was good.
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FAQs

Bambara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 363-5454.

Bambara is rated 4.6 stars by 3059 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

202 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Additional information

Cross street
200 South
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Modern European, Contemporary American, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking; valet service that is discounted with validation.
Public transit
TRAX stop on Main Street Between 200-300 SouthUTA Bus Stop on 200 South at Main Street
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bambara-slc.com/
Phone number
(801) 363-5454
Catering
Have the place to yourself for an unforgettable evening with 180 of your closest friends or colleagues. If your soirée requires a longer guest list, we also have access to three meeting spaces at the adjacent Hotel Monaco, with more than 3,100 square feet ranging from the 14-seat Tokyo Boardroom to the Paris Ballroom, with seating for 225. For more information or to book your event, email Tommy.Girrbach@bambara-slc.com, or fill out the form below.
Private party facilities
Bambara offers 4 elegantly appointed separate rooms for holding business meetings or receptions. They can accommodate groups of 12 – 220.
Private party contact
Bambara Restaurant : (801) 363-5454

Bambara

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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Paris Ballroom

Bombay Room

Tokyo Boardroom

The Chairman's Office

The Chairman's Office

Custom inquiry

Filet Mignon

Blue Cheese Potato Chips

Scallops

Starters

House Milk Rolls$11.00

Blue Cheese Potato Chips$11.00

Kohlrabi Caesar$13.00

Tomato Salad$15.00

Puffy Potatoes$11.00

Charred Octopus$17.00

Bison Tartare$17.00

Mains

Scallops$45.00

Whistling Springs Trout$33.00

Duck Breast$39.00

Cold Smoked Elk Short Loin$47.00

Bison Manhattan Steak$49.00

Some Utah Ranch 13oz Ribeye$51.00

Sides

Blistered Snap Peas$9.00

Charred Asparagus$9.00

Roasted Baby Carrots$9.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Santa Margherita Prosecco, Alto Adige, Italy$16.00

Chandon Brut, Napa Valley, California$15.00

Moet Imperial Brut, Champagne, France$28.00

Bouvet Brut Rose, Loire, France$14.00

White

Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy$14.00

Tangent Albarino, Edna Valley, California$11.00

Mohua Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand$12.00

Schloss Gobelsberg Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal, Austria$16.00

Domaine Roland Tissier Sancerre, Loire, France$20.00

Albert Bichot Macon Villages Chardonnay, Burgundy, France$16.00

Deloach Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California$15.00

Rosé

Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France$14.00

Red

Piattelli 'Grand Reserve' Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina$14.00

Elouan Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon$16.00

La Vieille Ferme Rouge, Mont Ventoux, France$11.00

Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, California$14.00

Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France$14.00

Mouton Cadet Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France$12.00

Louis Latour Bourgogne, Burgundy, France$18.00

Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California$24.00

Beverages of Quality

Beer

Draft

Bohemian Czech Style Pilsner, UT$7.00

Uinta Cut Throat Pale Ale, UT$7.00

Epic Lunar Transit, UT$8.00

Roosters Chocolate Stout, UT$8.00

Wasatch Evo Amber Ale, UT$8.00

Can/Bottle

Pilsner

Stella Artois, BE$8.00

Lager

Sam Adams, MA$7.00

Modelo, MX$7.00

Hefeweizen

Uinta Golden Spike, UT$7.00

Amber

Fat Tire, BE$7.00

IPA

Uinta 'Hazy Nosh,' UT$7.00

Ferda Double IPA, UT$10.00