Top Best American Restaurants in South Jordan

"This sophisticated-but-unstuffy sanctuary on Main Street is justifiably one of the hottest spots in town—you'll need a reservation. But if Riverhorse offers big-city style, it’s still ski town small in its laidback, welcoming demeanor. Here’s a tip: the more sedate-but-chic upstairs bar is first-come, first-served, and service is every bit as friendly."

"Located at the top of Historic Main Street, Riverhorse Provisions – the sister restaurant of Riverhorse on Main – features a gourmet menu in a relaxed grocery café setting. Choose from the Provisions Buffalo Burger, or the Provisions Wrap if you’re in the mood for something lighter. If you’re craving breakfast, you’re in luck – it’s served all day."

"Although the vintage Salt Lake City trolley car is the showpiece of Ruth’s Diner, the patio is the heartbeat of the Emigration Canyon restaurant, offering the best seats. “You get mountain views with a beautiful box elder tree, string lights,” said Patrick McIver, general manager. “The live music, of course, helps, and each musician brings a different atmosphere."

"The food is delicious here, and the environment is fantastic with live music on a nice summer evening outside. We had a big group but Derek did a phenomenal... (801) 582-5807Order online"

"Billed as an American restaurant, this culinary anchor of downtown SLC is American in the truest sense of the term: a cultural mosaic. The menu sports everything from Italian (Cacio e Pepe with housemade fettuccine) and Spanish (Patatas Bravas) to Indian (Saag Paneer), which isn’t surprising when you consider chef/owner Ryan Lowder’s globetrotting background. A Utah native, Lowder has cooked the world around, from New York to Barcelona."

"Adjacent to Salt Lake's arthouse cinema is the best new restaurant in the city in the past decade. Chef Ryan Lowder dazzles with the basics...Read More"

"A tranquil getaway just on the edges of bustling downtown SLC makes this a great option to refuel and recharge in peace and quiet. Breakfast and brunch are served 7 days a week until 2 p.m. both inside the zen like space and outside on the pretty patio on warmer days."

"Penny Ann’s Cafe is a family-run restaurant, which creates a homey, comforting atmosphere. The menu is comprised of Italian-American dishes and the atmosphere is somewhere in between a diner and a cafe. The items are traditional and no-frills, but are made with exceptional attention to detail and with top quality ingredients."

"You’ll find PBS locations all over the states, and as of 2019, at the Gateway in downtown SLC as well. The focus is on elevated diner food with plenty of nostalgic sweet treats like the pictured rice crispy treat. Also don’t miss their range of shakes and malts – several even featuring a boozy twist."

"They have a range of different items, each equally delicious. I especially like the choice of sizes in many items…"

"Located on the west end of downtown, The Gateway offers a large number and variety of shops - ranging from modern furniture, to teen boutiques and an Apple Store. This open-air center has a high-end feel, with its curving streets and walkways, attractive architecture, fountains, and tree-studded courtyards. Resident stores suit nearly any shopper's taste and include Barnes & Noble, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Brookstone, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor Loft, and Victoria's Secret."

"The Gateway shopping and entertainment center was completed at the time of Salt Lake City's 2002 Winter Olympic Games and have been a major component of the revitalization of Salt Lake's west downtown. It's located along 400 West, between 200 South and South Temple. The Gateway offers stores, restaurants and movie theaters, but also two of Salt Lake City's best museums, Discovery Gateway and Clark Planetarium."

"You can add a tip as an extra way to thank your delivery person for their efforts. How much you tip is up to you, and 100% of it goes to the delivery person."

"Montgomery Lee Fine Art gallery features realistic as well as impressionistic paintings and sculptures. The mother-daughter duo of Linda Lee and Jennifer Lee-Fargo have been representing primarily 20th century artists for over 23 years now. At 2,600 square feet, the large gallery presents a stunning range and selection of art and is well worth a stop on Main Street."