Salt Lake City's restaurant scene has expanded well beyond its origins as a largely Mormon city with limited nightlife. The Granary District and 9th and 9th neighborhoods both have concentrations of good independent restaurants, while downtown has a solid range from quick lunch spots to upscale dining.
The Red Iguana on North Temple is arguably the city's most beloved restaurant — a family-owned Mexican spot specializing in rich mole sauces, with lines out the door on weekends. For a more relaxed option, the brewery restaurants like the Red Rock Brewing Company and Squatters Pub offer decent pub food alongside locally brewed beers.