Downtown Salt Lake City Eateries

Downtown Salt Lake City has so many cool little eateries. We have compiled a list of the many great restaurants to choose from within walking distance of the Hilton or a short drive.

Here are some of our favorites!

Blue Lemon - 55 West South Temple, Salt Lake City, 801-328-2583. Hours Monday - Thursday 7:00 am- 9:00 pm, Friday-Saturday 7:00 am – 10:00 pm. Closed Sunday.

Siegfried's Delicatessen - 20 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, (385) 355- 1912,

Deli Hours of Operation:

Monday – Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Restaurant Hours of Operation:

Monday-Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Closed Sunday.

Caffe Molise - 404 S West Temple Salt Lake City, (801) 364-8833. Hours Monday - Thursday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm, Friday - Saturday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm, Sunday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm.

Eva Small Plates & Drinks - 317 S Main Street, Salt Lake City, (801) 359-8447. Hours Monday - Thursday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Friday & Saturday 5:00 pm – 12:00 am, Sunday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe - 28 South State Street. #235, Salt Lake City, (801) 428-3051 (City Creek). Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm. Closed Sunday.

Nauvoo Cafe - 15 East South Temple, Main Floor, Salt Lake City, (801) 539-3346. Hours Monday - Friday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm, Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sunday Closed.

Blue Iguana – 165 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, (801) 533-8900, Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm, Friday-Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sunday 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

If you have any suggestions for great places to eat during SLIG, please be sure to comment here or on our SLIG Attendee Facebook group.

Please check out the Visit Salt Lake website for a concise directory of restaurants.

Hilton Dining Options at SLIG 2019

The Hilton Salt Lake City Center has put some thought into this year's offerings to make it easier for SLIG participants to eat and network with friends without leaving the hotel until classes are over.

Both breakfast and lunch specials are available for SLIG students, as well as enhanced and centralized Grab and Go items.

Starbucks

Located just inside the entrance to the Trofi Restaurant, Starbucks offers beverages, pre-packaged sandwiches, and pastries. They will be open from 6:00 am until 3:00 pm Monday through Friday of SLIG week and 6:00 am to 2:00 pm other days. Limited seating is available; participants may also sit in Trofi when purchasing from Starbucks.

Grab-and-go items will be available from Starbucks this year. Offerings such as the Turkey Club Sandwich, Roast Beef with Gouda Sandwich, Turkey Cobb Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad, and Caprese Salad will be available for anywhere from $6-$7.50. Additional items such as chips, beverages, snacks, or candy bars will also be available for purchase if desired. Gluten-free items will be available. This replaces the lunch kiosks on the 2nd floor this year.

Trofi Restaurant

Enjoy a hot breakfast buffet with omelets made to order for $18 (special SLIG price, tax and tip included), or order items a la carte from the menu at the price listed. They are open 6:30 - 10:30 am.

Trofi will also offer a special lunch buffet for SLIG participants for $20 (tax and tip included), Monday through Friday of SLIG week and Tuesday through Thursday of Academy week. Make sure you are wearing your name badge to take advantage of this offer. Guests are welcome, but it will not be open to the public. No need to pre-purchase. The menu will be published in your syllabus materials so you can plan ahead.

Fine Dining in the Hilton

Hilton is home to Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops. One of Salt Lake's oldest steakhouses, this "Best of State" and "Wine Spectator Award of Excellence" restaurant, offers a fine dining experience. Seating is available for groups, in booths, at high tables, and in the bar area for a variety of experiences. 

Room Service

Hilton offers room service from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Spencer’s Bar

The gathering place for a casual drink while staying at the Hilton. Located in the front of Spencer’s restaurant.

Special Dietary Needs

The Hilton offers gluten-free options at all three dining facilities. Other dietary needs accommodated upon request.

Hilton Honors Benefits (as of December 2018)

Gold and Diamond Level members will receive complimentary continental breakfast in Trofi each morning for themselves and up to one additional guest staying in the same room (or bonus points, but not both). Diamond Level members also receive bonus points as well as executive level access, where a small hot/continental breakfast and hot hors d'oeuvres are served weekdays. The continental breakfast may be upgraded to the full buffet for a small fee.

Eating Out in Salt Lake City

Downtown Salt Lake City has so many cool little eateries. We have compiled a list of the many great restaurants to choose from within walking distance of the Hilton or a short drive.

Here are some of our favorites!

Blue Lemon - 55 West South Temple, Salt Lake City, 801-328-2583. Hours Monday - Thursday 7:00 am- 9:00 pm, Friday-Saturday 7:00 am – 10:00 pm. Closed Sunday.

Siegfried's Delicatessen - 20 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, (385) 355- 1912,

Deli Hours of Operation:

Monday – Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Restaurant Hours of Operation:

Monday-Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Closed Sunday.

Caffe Molise - 404 S West Temple Salt Lake City, (801) 364-8833. Hours Monday - Thursday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm, Friday - Saturday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm, Sunday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm.

Eva Small Plates & Drinks - 317 S Main Street, Salt Lake City, (801) 359-8447. Hours Monday - Thursday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Friday & Saturday 5:00 pm – 12:00 am, Sunday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe - 28 South State Street. #235, Salt Lake City, (801) 428-3051 (City Creek). Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm. Closed Sunday.

Nauvoo Cafe - 15 East South Temple, Main Floor, Salt Lake City, (801) 539-3346. Hours Monday - Friday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm, Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sunday Closed.

Blue Iguana – 165 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, (801) 533-8900, Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm, Friday-Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sunday 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

If you have any suggestions for great places to eat during SLIG, please be sure to comment here or on our SLIG 2018 Facebook group.

Please check out the Visit Salt Lake website for a concise directory of restaurants.

Dining at SLIG, Part 3

Downtown Salt Lake City has so many cool little eateries. We have compiled a list of the many great restaurants to choose from within walking distance of the Hilton or a short drive.

Blue Lemon - 55 West South Temple, Salt Lake City, 801-328-2583. Hours Monday - Thursday 7:00 am- 9:00 pm, Friday-Saturday 7:00 am – 10:00 pm. Closed Sunday.

Siegfried's Delicatessen - 20 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, (385) 355- 1912, Hours Monday - Wednesday 9:00 am -6:00 pm, Thursday - Saturday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm, Closed Sunday.

Caffe Molise - 55 West 100 South, Salt Lake City, (801) 364-8833. Hours Monday - Thursday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm, Friday - Saturday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm, Sunday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm.

Eva Small Plates & Drinks - 317 S Main Street, Salt Lake City, (801) 359-8447. Hours Monday - Friday 4:00 pm – 12:00 pm, Saturday 5:00 pm – 12:00 am, Sunday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe - 28 South State Street. #235, Salt Lake City, (801) 428-3051 (City Creek). Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm. Closed Sunday.

Nauvoo Cafe - 15 East South Temple, Main Floor, Salt Lake City, (801) 539-3346. Hours Monday - Friday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm, Sunday Closed.

Blue Iguana – 165 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, (801) 533-8900, Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm, Sunday 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

If you have any suggestions of great places to eat during SLIG, please be sure to comment here or on our SLIG 2018 Facebook group.

Please check out the Visit Salt Lake website for a concise directory of restaurants. 

Dining at SLIG, part 2:

Let's continue with our tour of dining at the Hilton:

We mentioned Spencer's for Steaks and Chops briefly in our last post as it relates to the daily lunch special they will offer during SLIG.  What we didn't tell you is that they have a mouth-watering Spencer's Steak you might want to try.  Spencer's is fine dining at its best, having been named "Best of State" and given the "Wine Spectator Award of Excellence."  The restaurant has a casual seating section in addition to their fine linen area, and an enclosed room for groups. TripAdvisor pricing level $$$$. Reservations may be made by phone or through OpenTable.

Then there is Spencer's Bar.  THE gathering place for a casual drink while staying at the Hilton.  Located in the front of the restaurant.

Room Service Anyone?  This is my favorite.  Order in from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Are you a Hilton Honors member?  Make sure you add your HHonors number to your reservation before you arrive, or at least at check-in. Gold Level members receive complimentary continental breakfast in Trofi each morning for themselves and up to one guest staying in the same room. Or, bonus points. You choose. Diamond level members receive both continental breakfast and bonus points, as well as access to the executive level concierge lounge, where a small hot/continental breakfast and hot hors d'oeuvres are served weekdays. Prefer the Trofi buffet?  You may upgrade to the buffet for only $8 per person.

Now that's membership rewards benefits at their finest.

Dining at SLIG, Part 1

Where do I eat while attending SLIG?

There are plenty of options, both at the Hilton and within a short walk. This is the first of a series of posts covering dining options available during SLIG 2018.

SLIG works with the Hilton each year to make sure they have plenty of economical dining options available for both breakfast and lunch - from grab and go kiosks to restaurant specials.  

Here are some of the highlights for 2018:

Trofi Bistro: Trofi offers a continental breakfast, a full breakfast buffet with omelets made to order, and a menu. SLIG participants may purchase the full buffet at an all-inclusive discount.


New this year: no need to pre-purchase breakfast discounts or commit to multiple days.

Starbucks: Small, but efficient, this Starbucks offers beverages, pastries, soups, and sandwiches from 6 am to 2 pm daily.

Grab and Go Kiosk:  Set up just for SLIG, the kiosk will offer soup, salad, sandwiches, and snacks during lunch Monday through Friday. Students may eat in nearby SLIG Central. 

Grab and Go items will also be available from Starbucks on SLIG Tech Day.

Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops will offer a daily lunch special during SLIG.

More information about these options may be found on the SLIG Dining page just posted:  SLIG.ugagenealogy.org > Dining Options.

Wondering Where to Eat While At SLIG?

We recently did a survey on our Facebook group, SLIG 2017. We asked past attendees where they recommended eating during the week of SLIG. Here are the first seven, in order of the votes they received. Please be sure to check the websites of the restaurants for more information.

Blue Lemon - 55 West South Temple, Salt Lake City, 801-328-2583. They are open Monday - Thursday 7 am- 9 pm, Friday-Saturday 7 am - 10 pm. Prices range from $3.50 for a Hummus Plate starter to $14.50 for Iron-Seared Salmon.

Siegfried's Delicatessen - 20 W 200 S, Salt Lake City,  (385) 355- 1912. German cuisine, all meals are under $10. Hours of operation Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday  9am -6 pm,  Thursday, Friday, Saturday  9 am - 9 pm.

Cafe' Moise - 55 West 100 South, Salt Lake City,  (801) 364-8833. Italian cuisine. Hours Monday - Thursday 11:30 am - 9 pm, Friday - Saturday  11:30 am - 10 pm, Sunday 11:30 am - 9 pm. Lunch prices $9.95 - $13.95 Dinner prices $6.95 for a Salad - $32.95 for Beef tenderloin. They also have a wine menu.

Eva - 317 S Main Street, Salt Lake City, (801) 359-8447. Small plates and drinks. Hours Monday - Thursday 5 pm - 11 pm, Friday - Saturday 5 pm - 12 pm, Sunday 5 pm - 10 pm. Prices range from $6 - $15.

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe' - 28 South State Street. #235, Salt Lake City, (801) 428-3051 (City Creek). Hours: Monday - Friday 7 am to 9 pm, Saturday 8 am - 9 pm. Sandwiches, Soups Salads and bakery items. Prices range from $3.99 for soup in bread bowl to $8.39 for an Panini.

Nauvoo Cafe' - 15 East South Temple, Main Floor, Salt Lake City, (801) 539-3346. Hours Monday - Friday 7 am - 8 pm,  Saturday 11 am - 8 pm. Prices range from $1 - $8.

If you have any suggestions of great places to eat during SLIG, please be sure to comment here or on our SLIG 2017 Facebook group.