Restaurants

Log Haven is our favorite restaurant. Nestled in a historic log mansion in Millcreek Canyon, it's one of the most beautiful dining settings in Utah.

• Location: 6451 E Millcreek Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City
• Cuisine: Contemporary American, New American
• Setting: Historic 1920s log mansion surrounded by forest
• Known For: Romantic atmosphere, seasonal menus, outdoor patio with waterfall views
• Perfect For: Special occasions, date nights, celebrations

The setting alone makes Log Haven special—dining in a historic log cabin surrounded by towering pines, with a waterfall in view.

The Tree Room is Sundance's fine dining flagship. The interior features a massive tree growing through the center of the restaurant and Robert Redford's personal collection of Native American art.

• Location: Sundance Mountain Resort, Provo Canyon
• Cuisine: Contemporary American, fine dining
• Setting: Rustic elegance with Native American art collection
• Known For: The tree centerpiece, art collection, refined mountain cuisine

Foundry Grill is the more casual option at Sundance, but still exceptional. Great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with a cozy mountain lodge atmosphere.

• Location: Sundance Mountain Resort, Provo Canyon
• Cuisine: American, comfort food with a twist
• Setting: Open kitchen, mountain lodge feel
• Known For: Wood-fired rotisserie, Sunday brunch

Per Noi is one of SLC's best Italian restaurants. Authentic, warm, and consistently excellent.

• Location: 3450 S State Street, Salt Lake City
• Cuisine: Traditional Italian
• Setting: Intimate, classic Italian trattoria
• Known For: House-made pasta, authentic Italian recipes, warm hospitality
• Tip: Reservations recommended, especially weekends

Porcupine is a local institution, especially for the après-ski crowd. Located at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon, it's the perfect stop after a day on the mountain.

• Location: 3698 E Fort Union Blvd (Cottonwood Heights)
• Cuisine: American pub fare, burgers, pizza
• Setting: Casual, ski-lodge vibe, great patio
• Known For: Burgers, wings, nachos, craft beer selection
• Perfect For: Post-ski meals, watching games, casual hangouts

There's also a Porcupine location in Park City.

Sometimes you just want perfect chicken fingers. Raising Cane's does one thing and does it perfectly—crispy chicken tenders with their legendary Cane's sauce.

• Locations: Multiple across Salt Lake Valley
• Cuisine: Fast food, chicken fingers
• Known For: Chicken fingers, Cane's sauce, crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast
• The Order: Box Combo (4 fingers, fries, slaw, toast, sauce)

Founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1996. The founder was told by a business professor that a restaurant serving only chicken fingers would fail. That professor was wrong.