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Aker Restaurant & Lounge, Salt Lake City, UT

Aker Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 (93)
$50 and over
Japanese
9 Exchange Pl, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-2709

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
We are a 21+ establishment, valid ID Required. Indulge in a world of culinary sophistication and vibrant nightlife at our upcoming restaurant and bar. Elevate your dining experience with an enticing fusion of upscale cuisine, meticulously crafted cocktails, and a chic ambiance. Immerse yourself in a haven where exceptional flavors meet refined style. Stay tuned for a culinary journey that promises to redefine upscale dining and unforgettable nights out.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Latin American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Tue–Fri 11:30–14:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jhonny Lopez
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    We are a Bar. 21+, I.D. required. We are in the Boston Building.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Just south of Gallivan Center Stop (Trax Green/Blue Lines)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 93 people are saying

Aker Restaurant & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Best Ambience

  • Salt Lake City

    Best Ambience

  • Salt Lake City

    Hot spot

  • Salt Lake City

    Romantic

  • Salt Lake City

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aker Restaurant & Lounge excels with "fabulous service" and an "amazing atmosphere." Known for its "top-notch" sushi, Ahi Zen, and creative cocktails, it offers a vibrant dining experience. Guests rave about the attentive staff and delightful dishes like Wagyu Gyoza and ribeye. A must-visit for Japanese fusion lovers!
93 Reviews
  1. Jake VIP

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was nice, but very forgetful. Opted not to write anything down, and they forgot a lot of things because of it. Wasn't that attentive. $18 for a bottle of San Pelegrino is absurd. Got the same bottle at Blind Rabbit for $6 two nights prior. Also $18-$20 for a drink is absurd - this is salt lake city, not Manhattan - especially when theyre highly metered in SLC. Food was good, though.

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  2. Tammy VIP

    Salt Lake City144 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was beautiful. They had a super nice bar. I had a New York steak and it was cooked perfect. I also had a side of the macaroni and cheese, and it is the best in town. wow. This is the place to get sushi! Many choices. You can make a reservation and no standing in line on the sidewalk. Staff was very professional and polite.

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  3. Shena

    San Diego24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Five stars AGAIN! Made it back as promised (twice in my three da6 visit☺️) and it did not disappoint! Had to repeat the Ahi Zen but everything else was new and equally scrumptious. Shout out to our fabulous waitress, Alania, and she thought our Sunday fab waiter was named Derek. Short version, this is a fabulous place with awesome service. Probably a good thing I don’t live here….I might need that Ahi Zen every night😉!

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  4. Shena

    San Diego24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was SO amazing that I am hoping to go back before I have to leave town on Wednesday! All of the sushi was so delicious, as were the fun cocktails. Service was top notch (so sorry I did not write down our waiter’s name but he was awesome!). Everything was so fresh, with flavors and textures perfectly blended….and the ambience was great too. Loved EVERYTHING about this place….highly recommend❤️!

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  5. Clayson

    Salt Lake City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolute wonderful restaurant with helpful and kind staff. Food was amazing and the atmosphere was as well. It did get a little too loud for my taste with the DJ, but I could forgive that with everything else being top notch.

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  6. Joseph VIP

    Salt Lake City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing and the food was just as good! The cocktails were beautiful and presentation of every dish was brilliant. What a fun place . Don’t miss this one

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  7. Brian

    Salt Lake City20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good, though pretty pricey for the portion size

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  8. Tyler

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food but weird that they feel the need to make fun of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on their drink menu. It would be better if this restaurant was open to all!

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  9. Ryan

    Salt Lake City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can't wait to go back. The Sea Bass was to die for.

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  10. Cyndi VIP

    Hawaii55 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor is beautiful. The bar is beautiful and the live DJ was great. The worst thing about Aker is the food. The miso cod was good and the presentation was nice. The sushi rolls were also good. But the rock shrimp, gyoza and tempura dish were not.

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Aker Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 93 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
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9 Exchange Pl, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-2709

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are a Bar. 21+, I.D. required. We are in the Boston Building.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Tue–Fri 11:30–14:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Latin American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Just south of Gallivan Center Stop (Trax Green/Blue Lines)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jhonny Lopez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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