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Shareable Starters - Bambara, Salt Lake City, UT

Bambara

4.4
4.4
3025 Reviews
$50 and over
Modern European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
Bambara, located within the vibrant Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City, is a modern bistro renowned for its impeccable service and stylish ambiance. Since its inception and through the extensive renovation and re-haul this year, Bambara continues to set the tone for the Salt Lake culinary landscape, consistently ranking as one of the best places to dine.
An ideal choice for both hotel guests and devoted locals, Bambara offers the ideal setting for celebrating cherished moments with loved ones, indulging with friends, dining with colleagues, or seeking a pre/post-theater bite. Nestled in a historically significant bank lobby adorned with original arched 10ft windows, this centrally located restaurant boasts a seasonal rotation of dishes that celebrate the local bounty of fish, game, and vegetable.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary American, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 07:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (801) 363-5454
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Have the place to yourself for an unforgettable evening with 180 of your closest friends or colleagues. If your soirée requires a longer guest list, we also have access to three meeting spaces at the adjacent Hotel Monaco, with more than 3,100 square feet ranging from the 14-seat Tokyo Boardroom to the Paris Ballroom, with seating for 225. <br /><br />For more information or to book your event, email Tommy.Girrbach&#64;bambara-slc.com, or fill out the form below.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Bambara offers 4 elegantly appointed separate rooms for holding business meetings or receptions. They can accommodate groups of 12 – 220.
  • Private party contact
    Bambara Restaurant : (801) 363-5454
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    200 South
  • Parking details
    Street parking; valet service that is discounted with validation.
  • Public transit
    TRAX stop on Main Street Between 200-300 SouthUTA Bus Stop on 200 South at Main Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve at Bambara

    US$140.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for New Year's Eve at Bambara! Enjoy a special Prix Fixe menu crafted by Chef JV. The menu begins at $140.00 per person with additional add-ons available, such as truffle or caviar. Enjoy the Sommelier's selected wine pairings for an additional $60.00 per person. You will not want to miss out on this evening!

What 3,025 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bambara offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and a "great atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious food," particularly the halibut and elk. The restaurant is known for its creative menu and attentive staff, making it perfect for special occasions or a casual night out.

3,025 Reviews
  1. keith

    Jackson Hole

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A unique experience. They only do a buffet on Christmas Day and it was amazing. So fun to get to try so many of their wonderful dishes. The Cauliflower Vichysoise soup was excellent as was the beets and the Brussels sprouts. I do hope they continue this tradition of offering a buffet of all of their famous dishes once a year on Christmas Day.

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  2. Adam

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the Christmas day buffet so we weren’t having anything from the standard menu but everything overall was exquisite! Definitely going to come back for a regular experience.

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  3. caleb

    VIP

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Buffet was not good. Mostly bland and cold even in warming trays. Prime rib was exceptional rare and the protein options were very limited.

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  4. Michele

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    This used to be a lovely restaurant but for some reason they have remodeled it to destroy the beautiful atmosphere it used to have. It has a very basic diner feel with no atmosphere. Menu is not interesting. One of us ordered steak and ordered it medium rare and it was almost well done. We went for a holiday lunch and there was not a single decoration. Surprising for a hotel restaurant. Although we made a reservation we were informed soon after we sat down that the kitchen was about to close and it was clear they wanted us to clear out. Would not go back and would not recommend.

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  5. Colleen

    Salt Lake City

    17 reviews

    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It's been a year since I've been to this restaurant. In the past has been outstanding but seems to have declined. Food took an hour to arrive and was cold when it came. Even then, the dishes were not anything to mention. Not worth the cost. Our waitress was the only good point. She kept us informed, apologized for delays, attempted to make it up. At the end of the night we were just glad to get out of there. Disappointing overall. This has been a good place to go after attending the ballet as it is right across the street. Won't be back.

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  6. Elena

    Salt Lake City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Limited food variety. Server treated me like she was doing me a favor that she was serving us. I asked if she can help me and she said that she was going to another table, however she stopped to help me. I looked at her and asked for what I needed. They didn’t fill our water glasses as well. The place has a funny smell and looks more like a cheap fast food restaurant and not what Bambara was. They had at best 20 people in the entire restaurant that were having lunch. Bambara was a favorite and not anymore. Scratched from the restaurant list that we would like to go. So disappointing.

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  7. Katherine

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have enjoyed Bambara for many years. Our server was excellent. Our favorite dishes last night were the Shrimp al Ajillo and the Sticky Toffee Pudding, recommend!

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  8. Kate

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve dined here in the past and always been quite pleased. Had a holiday gathering last night with nine total. Food was mediocre and overpriced, and one friend watched us all eat bc they forgot her order. They did comp her meal which helped. Too bad… we were really looking forward to a great evening with friends. Won’t go back for a while.

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  9. Carrie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. Unique and delicious food offerings. Great craft cocktails.

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  10. paul

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Place for Lunch, very attentive service and great tasting food.

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FAQs

Bambara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 363-5454.

Bambara is rated 4.4 stars by 3025 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bambara

202 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    200 South
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 07:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary American, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking; valet service that is discounted with validation.
  • Public transit
    TRAX stop on Main Street Between 200-300 SouthUTA Bus Stop on 200 South at Main Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (801) 363-5454
  • Catering
    Have the place to yourself for an unforgettable evening with 180 of your closest friends or colleagues. If your soirée requires a longer guest list, we also have access to three meeting spaces at the adjacent Hotel Monaco, with more than 3,100 square feet ranging from the 14-seat Tokyo Boardroom to the Paris Ballroom, with seating for 225. <br /><br />For more information or to book your event, email Tommy.Girrbach&#64;bambara-slc.com, or fill out the form below.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Bambara offers 4 elegantly appointed separate rooms for holding business meetings or receptions. They can accommodate groups of 12 – 220.
  • Private party contact
    Bambara Restaurant : (801) 363-5454
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