The Rest

Name: The Rest
Address: 331 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT, United States, 84111
Telephone: (801) 532-4042
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1049)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

331 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Charming

Bodega is the street level Tavern, that offers no frills cocktails in addition to draft beer and shots.

With a reservation, or if allowed admission from the Bartender upstairs, you can experience The Rest. It is a subterranean gem that looks like a bar that Hemingway would have built. Dark wood, taxidermy, old books and plenty of good whiskey. Perfect place for privacy and escaping the world for a minute... Or hours.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Dining Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(801) 532-4042
Website
http://bodegaslc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Roxana Lucero
Private party facilities
Private dining is offered in our Library. We also offer private event options. Pricing varies. Please contact for more info.

Location
331 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
400 S.
Parking details
Public parking lot is available on the corner of 400 S. & Main St. <br />Street parking available on Main St.
Public transit
Gallivan Center Trax stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

HOUSE SALAD$7.00
Chef’s selection of Frog Bench Farm Greens / Curried Sweet Hazelnuts / Formage Blanc / Poppyseed Dressing [Option to add protein upon request]
HAMACHI CEVICHE$17.00
Coconut-Habanero Marinade / Gold Tomato “Ketchup” / Red Onion / Pine Nut
GOCHUJANG SALMON SKEWERS$15.00
Daikon ssam-mu / Shiso / Basil Aioli
STEAMED BUNS$8.00
Duck Confit / Agrodolce - Sparkling Sake Tempura / Maitake / Red Kosho Aioli - Hot Honey /Fried Chicken (priced per)

Partages

Sharing

CHARCUTERIE$35.00
Country-Themed / Seasonal Spreads / Pickles / Sourdough
BREAD & BUTTER$4.00
Sourdough / Whipped Culture Butter / Sea Salt
HONEY GEM LETTUCE$14.00
Red Beet Labneh / Persian Cucumber / Dill / Bacon / Hazelnut-Dulse Furikake
BURRATA & HEIRLOOM TOMATOES$16.00
Sunflower Seed Salsa Macha$
FARFALLE$21.00
Roasted Garlic / Tomato / Castelvetrano / Lemon Cream

Accompagnement

Side

SHISHITO PEPPERS$10.00
Green “Tajin”
SPRING HARVEST$10.00
Green Onions / Asparagus / Beets / Guajillo Cherry Salsa / Lime
WHITE MARROW BEAN HUMMUS$10.00
Chili Oil / Toasted Sesame
SPANISH RICE CAKE$9.00
Mirepoix / Tomato-Merlot Stock
CORN TORTILLAS$5.00
Los Gatos Nixtamalized Heirloom Corn
WARM POTATO SALAD$10.00
Shallot / Wild Mushrooms
BRINED FRIES$10.00
Thick Cut

Principal

Main

PANKO CRUSTED DUCK LEG CONFIT$19.00
Parsley-Watercress Salad / Cherry Blossom Ponzu
FISH OF THE DAY
Yuzu Mayo / Summer Squash ($MP)
BRAISED KUROBUTA PORK SHOULDER$26.00
Pasilla Chili-Orange Asado / Pickled Red Onion
WHOLE MAITAKE$22.00
Sparkling Sake Tempura / Red Kosho Aioli
AMERICAN WAGYU NY STRIP - Snake River Farms$45.00
Roasted Garlic & Herb Cultured Butter
MAIN STREET BURGER$20.00
American Wagyu Beef / Spanish Mahon Cheese / Romesco Aioli / Caramelized Onions / Guindilla Pepper
BEER CAN CHICKEN$55.00
Cider Glaze

Douceur

Sweets

ESPRESSO-COGNAC MOUSSE$12.00
Honest John Coffee Cherry Bitters, Burnt Milk Crumble
HAZELNUT DACQUOISE$12.00
Matcha Milk Jam / Dulcey Pearls
ROLL-UP CAKE$13.00
Yuzu-Olive Oil Curd / Chartreuse Ice Cream
BEIGNETS$12.00
Jivara Milk Chocolate / Seasonal Fruit / Whipped Cream

What 1,049 people are saying

The Rest 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
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Salt Lake City
Lively
Salt Lake City
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Rest offers a "unique and fun" speakeasy vibe with a "fantastic atmosphere" and a vinyl record ambiance. Known for its "beer can chicken" and "excellent cocktails," it's a hidden gem in SLC. While service can vary, the overall experience is "amazing" with "delicious" food and drinks.

1,049 Reviews

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Lorraine
Utah3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easy and convenient reservation process . The Rest is a very interesting space. The ambiance and service is outstanding. The food and cocktails were great.
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Nasser
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food wise, everything we tried was amazing including salmon, burger, and the chicken. Very nice decor and atmosphere. Beer options very limited but I bet they are famous for their cocktails. Service wise, we had to wait 20 minutes while we had a reservation. That was the only downside but we will be definitely back.
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Jodie
California Central Coast12 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have loved The Rest for years and the beer can chicken still doesn’t disappoint. They have remodeled upstairs, and it’s isn’t quite as much of an experience to enter the speakeasy, but once inside it is still a relaxing and moody environment with vinyl records adding to the vibe. I was disappointed that a $55 chicken no longer includes anything but, well… chicken. No potatoes and veggie like years past. Also, beware of the hummus. While very tasty, it doesn’t come with anything to dip in it so unless you prefer to eat your hummus with a spoon, plan on ordering an additional side. I had really hyped up the old fashion flight that they used to offer, and sadly that is no longer on the menu either. The drinks were all on point but basically, they now charge you for every possible thing you can imagine. Still a great experience overall, but be prepared to drop some cash.
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Ben VIP
Las Vegas8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really cool spot, loved the food and cocktails and service was great!
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Augie
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
4.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience and tasty food/drink. I just wished service would have been a bit more attentive for a birthday dinner
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Kendal
Utah1 review
1.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Honestly bad experience. I’ve been to this spot before a few years ago and it was great but this time seemed like they’ve just fallen apart. We waited an hour and a half for food (no, we didn’t order any of the items that take that long to cook). The staff was slow and not very attentive - it was a Tuesday and not crowded or all that busy. The space was very loud and over priced for such poor service. I also had asked for something special for a birthday ahead of time in my reservation and didn’t get anything. I would have gladly paid for a dessert or something but by the time we finally got our food we were just ready to get out of there and be done.
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Britteny
Utah3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVE the rest. Every experience we’ve had, has been even better than the last. It’s been the only place I’ve been able to find an actual mocktail menu with multiple options as well.
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James VIP
Utah9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, we love the beer can chicken! The Rest is the best kept secret in SLC!!
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Michael VIP
Utah28 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Rest was outstanding! We have been several times and it seems to be getting better each time. The food and service were on point. Excellent cocktails as well. We will be back.
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Lissette
Fort Lauderdale8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved it! I’m so sad I didn’t come here sooner. The food was delicious, the drinks were amazing and the atmosphere was a vibe!
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FAQs

The Rest offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 532-4042.

The Rest is rated 4.6 stars by 1049 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

331 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
400 S.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Dining Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public parking lot is available on the corner of 400 S. & Main St. <br />Street parking available on Main St.
Public transit
Gallivan Center Trax stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Roxana Lucero
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://bodegaslc.com/
Phone number
(801) 532-4042
Private party facilities
Private dining is offered in our Library. We also offer private event options. Pricing varies. Please contact for more info.

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The Rest

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

59 Salt Lake City Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

BEER CAN CHICKEN

CHARCUTERIE

BEIGNETS

Petite

HOUSE SALAD$7.00

HAMACHI CEVICHE$17.00

GOCHUJANG SALMON SKEWERS$15.00

STEAMED BUNS$8.00

Partages

CHARCUTERIE$35.00

BREAD & BUTTER$4.00

HONEY GEM LETTUCE$14.00

BURRATA & HEIRLOOM TOMATOES$16.00

FARFALLE$21.00

Accompagnement

SHISHITO PEPPERS$10.00

SPRING HARVEST$10.00

WHITE MARROW BEAN HUMMUS$10.00

SPANISH RICE CAKE$9.00

CORN TORTILLAS$5.00

WARM POTATO SALAD$10.00

BRINED FRIES$10.00

Principal

PANKO CRUSTED DUCK LEG CONFIT$19.00

FISH OF THE DAY

BRAISED KUROBUTA PORK SHOULDER$26.00

WHOLE MAITAKE$22.00

AMERICAN WAGYU NY STRIP - Snake River Farms$45.00

MAIN STREET BURGER$20.00

BEER CAN CHICKEN$55.00

Douceur

ESPRESSO-COGNAC MOUSSE$12.00

HAZELNUT DACQUOISE$12.00

ROLL-UP CAKE$13.00

BEIGNETS$12.00

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