17 Restaurants You Have to Visit in Utah Before You Die

Open since 1923, it still has the original soda fountain and bar stools. A Utah epic. 19 N. Main Street, Logan.

One of Utah’s most popular Indian restaurants, Bombay House has been in business for 23 years and has won countless dining awards. The atmosphere, service and food are stellar. 463 N. University Avenue, Provo; 2731 S. Parley’s Way, Salt Lake City; 7726 Campus View Drive, South Jordan.

If you’ve never eaten a meal in a restaurant and made new friends at the same time, you’ve never been to Communal. Enjoy a delicious meal with friends, family, or complete strangers. 102 N. University Avenue, Provo.

Best burgers in Utah? Quite possibly. And, of course, fry sauce. Seven locations.

After the nail-biting, stress-inducing drive across Hell’s Backbone, you’ll be ready for a relaxing, delicious meal. Hell’s Backbone Grill is serious about the food they offer -- the produce is grown at their organic farm, and the local lamb and beef is grass-fed. The result? Amazingly delicious food served up in a beautiful environment. They’re currently closed for the winter, but will open again on March 18, 2016. No. 20 North Highway 12, Boulder.

One of Utah’s fanciest restaurants, La Caille presents gourmet French food at a 20-acre estate at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon. It’s hard to say which is better - the food or the atmosphere. 9565 S. Wasatch Blvd., Sandy.

Utah’s oldest continually-operating restaurant, open since 1919. The place where political wrangling and business deals take place. 169 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City.

There’s something to be said about a small-town diner on Main Street. If you’re looking for a good vibe with great food and free wifi, Little Wonder is your spot. 101 N. Main Street, Richfield

"Open Table" called it one of the most romantic restaurants in the U.S. It sits on 40 acres that include wildflowers, waterfalls and absolutely decadent food. 6451 E. Millcreek Canyon Road., Salt Lake City.

What’s the tastiest food at Maddox? The steaks or fried chicken? The epic rolls? Maybe the cake...regardless, Maddox Ranch House has been serving up stellar meals for decades. 1900 S. Highway 89, Perry.

Founded in 1980 near the University of Utah, this deep-dish pizzeria is unparalleled. Now there’s four locations!

Utah’s favorite Mexican food. This family-owned restaurant wins dining awards every year. Visit on a weekend and expect to wait in a long line...but it’s well worth it! 736 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City (and Red Iguana 2 located at 866 W. South Temple).

It started out as a humble diner in a trolley car...now it’s THE spot for mile-high biscuits, summer patio dining and breakfast worth the wait. 4160 E. Emigration Canyon Road, Salt Lake City.

Four stars from Forbes Travel and Utah Best of State 2014. Robert Redford should be proud. 8841 N. Alpine Loop Rd., Sundance.

Start with a sleigh ride to the yurt, then relax for a four-hour meal. The cozy yurt, live entertainment and Viking-style dinner make this a night you’ll never forget.