7 Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Downtown

7 restaurants available nearby

1. Bambara

4.4

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Downtown

Booked 25 times today

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.

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2. Carson Kitchen- Salt Lake

4.6

Exceptional(122)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salt Lake City

Booked 7 times today

Specializing in creative American cuisine and thoughtfully crafted cocktails, Carson Kitchen sits in the heart of Salt Lake’s downtown dining scene. Carson Kitchen is built on a philosophy of reimagined comfort food prepared with approachable fine-dining ingredients.The restaurant concept originated in 2014, opening in the historic Fremont East district of Downtown Las Vegas, a partnership between chef and restaurateur Cory Harwell and his dear friend, the late Chef Kerry Simon. Designed to bring a carefully curated experience to our country’s unique & vibrant neighborhoods, Carson Kitchen features a contemporary bar, open kitchen expo counter, and community tables in an industrial yet inviting architecture.

3. Cucina Toscana

4.3

Awesome(1175)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Salt Lake City

Booked 20 times today

Located in the 100 year old historic Firestone Building, Cucina Toscana is Salt Lake City’s longest-running Italian restaurant, serving authentic Tuscan cuisine for over 30 years. Conveniently across from Pioneer Park and near The Gateway, Delta Center, and Salt Palace Convention Center, we offer a refined yet inviting dining experience.Led by Executive Chef Memmo, who has been with Cucina Toscana for 28 years, we are known for house-made pastas, rich sauces, and an award-winning wine list, earning the OpenTable Diner’s Choice, DiRoNa, and Wine Spectator Awards. Guest favorites include Carbonara, Lasagna Bolognese, Ossobuco Piemontese, Burrata with Roasted Tomatoes, and Gnocchi Arrabbiata.Guests can experience the Cucina Aperta, our traditional open kitchen, or choose a quieter, more intimate space. With three private dining rooms for events up to 150 guests, impeccable service, and timeless Italian flavors, Cucina Toscana remains Salt Lake City’s premier fine dining destination.

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4. Blind Rabbit Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(165)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salt Lake City

Booked 20 times today

Located in the heart of Salt Lake City, making it the perfect destination for a night out on the town. Join us for dinner and drinks, or stop by for a quick bite after work.

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5. Current Fish & Oyster

4.6

Exceptional(2826)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 29 times today

Current Fish & Oyster features tried and true seafood classics and new tastes, with fisherman-direct freshness. Our Culinary Team creates the best fish dishes from regional America and oysters from around the globe, we are eager to create a memorable contemporary dining experience in a historic atmosphere.

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6. Emigration Brewing Company

4.8

Exceptional(437)

Price: Expensive

• Creative Western • Salt Lake City

Booked 13 times today

We strive to create a warm & inviting dining experience to remember. Tapping into locally sourced & traditional ingredients, our seasonally rotating menus provide something for everybody. We partner with local breweries, distilleries & coffee roasters to build a unique craft drink experience. We feature five different dining spaces, each with their own unique ambiance, including 3 patios, a Bavarian style beer hall, and a bar area located alongside our open kitchen.

7. Franck's

4.7

Exceptional(2738)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Holladay / Midvale / Sandy / Union

Booked 12 times today

A hidden gem in the Knudsen`s Corner area of Holladay, Utah.Franck`s is a casual fine dining restaurant set in a renovated old home with a warm, contemporary design. The dining room is small and cozy; it’s a friendly neighborhood "getaway". Franck`s menu may be described as American with a multi continental flare. On the menu you will find classic American comfort food such as fried chicken, meatloaf, and steak as well as exotic flavors from around the world.At Franck`s our chef and his team prepares your meal as you watch him in our open kitchen and on our dining room `chef cam`! Franck`s sets a new standard for excellence in cuisine, service and ambiance at reasonable prices.

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Bambara

2. Carson Kitchen- Salt Lake

3. Cucina Toscana

4. Blind Rabbit Kitchen

5. Current Fish & Oyster

6. Emigration Brewing Company

7. Franck's

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