3 Best Restaurants in Salt Lake City, Utah

Families love the gussied-up old railcar that serves as Ruth's dining room and the best creek-side patio in the city—you just have to navigate your way up gorgeous Emigration Canyon to find it. Breakfast (served until 4 pm) has been the diner's trademark since 1930, and it starts with 3-inch-high biscuits followed by massive omelets like the King of Hearts (artichokes, garlic, mushrooms, and two cheeses). In summer the barbecue fires up every Thursday night for ribs, fish, chicken, or whatever the chef concocts, with live music on the patio. Watch the road for deer, moose, and some of the top cyclists in America, who train here much of the year.

It's all about the cookie at this delightful little shop whose best sellers include the cobbler-inspired Peachy Keen and the ethereal White Chocolate Raspberry Delight. It's open till 11 pm most nights and midnight on weekends, making it ideal for satisfying your late-night sugar cravings.

For a sweet treat, stop by this friendly ice-cream parlor and candy shop. Jerry Hatch uses his mother's secret recipe for creamy caramel, and each piece of chocolate is hand-dipped and sold by weight.