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In the heart of downtown Salt Lake, Bambara is a modern restaurant renowned for its impeccable service, stylish ambiance, and innovative menu inspired by the surrounding region. Explore our seasonal menu paired with inventive cocktails and curated wines at whatever pace suits you. Enjoy shareable plates and signature entrees, such as Hazelnut Elk Loin and Pan Seared Idaho Trout, all influenced by the vibrant local scene. Serving breakfast and dinner daily, we invite you to join us for genuine, thoughtful service in a dynamic lively atmosphere, providing an overall memorable experience.
Inspired New American bistro serving seasonal fare, cocktails & fine wines in the hip Hotel Monaco.
Hours
| Thursday | 7 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 202 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: (801) 363-5454
Website: https://bambara-slc.com/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Colton Lichfield
My wife and I came here for my birthday and had a great time. The setting is very nice, I think having the kitchen inside the restaurant was a fun idea, if not slightly noisy. Our waitress was excellent and the other staff made sure to fill up our water as soon as it was half empty.
As far as food we ordered the Blue Cheese Chips as an appetizer to share and it came with more than we expected. Very good but make sure to eat them fast otherwise they get a little soggy.
For main courses I got the Bison Manhattan and subbed the puréed potatoes for broccolini. The Bison and the accompanying sauce was amazing. It was a great cut of meat, it was more on the tougher side so don’t expect filet tenderness but the taste was unique but mild enough to not know it wasn’t standard cow.
My wife got the ribeye which was excellent as well. It was a large portion so I ended up eating the rest of hers. It was cooked beautifully with all the rendered fat and extremely tender for a ribeye.
My only complaint is they don’t include sizes for the other meat cuts besides the 14 oz ribeye.
… moreAs far as food we ordered the Blue Cheese Chips as an appetizer to share and it came with more than we expected. Very good but make sure to eat them fast otherwise they get a little soggy.
For main courses I got the Bison Manhattan and subbed the puréed potatoes for broccolini. The Bison and the accompanying sauce was amazing. It was a great cut of meat, it was more on the tougher side so don’t expect filet tenderness but the taste was unique but mild enough to not know it wasn’t standard cow.
My wife got the ribeye which was excellent as well. It was a large portion so I ended up eating the rest of hers. It was cooked beautifully with all the rendered fat and extremely tender for a ribeye.
My only complaint is they don’t include sizes for the other meat cuts besides the 14 oz ribeye.
Joseph Morris
Brunch is good portion sizes. Birria cheese sandwich is tasty and deceptively filling. Burger with egg tasted great and had sweet pickles, but was so slippery inside that I resorted to using fork and knife.
Also had dinner. Portions are small but flavorful. Toffee cake was excellent.
… moreAlso had dinner. Portions are small but flavorful. Toffee cake was excellent.
taylorwso
Update, went back. Food was near perfect. Very impressed.
Tuesday nite, surprisingly it was packed, good news.
I skipped the resturant went to the bar, Nick was my barman. Good dude.
Old fashioned, nothing special =rock solid. Attentive, I’ll be back.
Food. (I was in the bar)
I had the steak. Chefs reccomendaton on the cook.
Presentation was fine, plate was cold, steak was room temp. I was in the bar.
Cooked perfectly, but sodium was only on one side, and it was lacking for the amount of beef flavor in the steak. The sauce was an absolutely great addition, but still need more salt on the meat.
Veg on the side, great flavor, balanced, undercooked. Just really undercooked. The fried greens not needed. 80s called.
Here’s the letdown, big Ole line of silver on the meat. I have paid a lot less for a steak, but for this place, its a deal breaker. I ate half of it, and chewed my head off. Beef was there, kitchen sucked.
Need better knives as well.
Im coming back in 4 days, ill update if its worth it.
Grand, urban hill, Spencer’s, are all better.
They comped the steak, I did not ask for that. Ill try again.
… moreTuesday nite, surprisingly it was packed, good news.
I skipped the resturant went to the bar, Nick was my barman. Good dude.
Old fashioned, nothing special =rock solid. Attentive, I’ll be back.
Food. (I was in the bar)
I had the steak. Chefs reccomendaton on the cook.
Presentation was fine, plate was cold, steak was room temp. I was in the bar.
Cooked perfectly, but sodium was only on one side, and it was lacking for the amount of beef flavor in the steak. The sauce was an absolutely great addition, but still need more salt on the meat.
Veg on the side, great flavor, balanced, undercooked. Just really undercooked. The fried greens not needed. 80s called.
Here’s the letdown, big Ole line of silver on the meat. I have paid a lot less for a steak, but for this place, its a deal breaker. I ate half of it, and chewed my head off. Beef was there, kitchen sucked.
Need better knives as well.
Im coming back in 4 days, ill update if its worth it.
Grand, urban hill, Spencer’s, are all better.
They comped the steak, I did not ask for that. Ill try again.
Richard Pellecchia II
Extremely disappointed… I didn’t go there to order appetizers as meals LOL. If I see a cut of meat listed I would think of getting the whole thing, not a couple small pieces. I know it’s fine dining but doesn’t mean you have to make everything really small which is ridiculous. I left hungry and unsatisfied. Your bison tasted like it had been cooked ahead of time, like a prime rib and then cut the order and I get two little pieces for $52… The scallops were really frustrating. They’re super tiny and you get four little ones again for around 50 bucks.. they weren’t that flavorful. It sounded great in the description but it just didn’t seem to execute very well. We got your blue cheese chips appetizer and those very little of the blue cheese topping and it was all clumped in one little spot so like three chips had the sauce on it and then the rest was just plain potato chips. And the potato truffle accompaniment was overly cooked and super super salty. The desserts are very good, but I’m assuming you guys probably buy those elsewhere? I don’t know. And I don’t know why you charge $11 for bread. I want to be able to have a really nice meal and enjoy. I’ll pay whatever I need to. Don’t give me little tiny pieces of food and the call it an entree lolol. Your servers were very nice and attentive. Your menu needs a lot of work. And give me something to eat.
… moreKevin Dykeman
Excellent place to have a breakfast/lunch. I got probably the best burger I’ve had in years. Moist and dripping down my arms. So much flavour. Wow it was great.
The fries were show string which aren’t my thing, some nice thick ones would be better.
My wife got the grilled cheese which was also good but had too much cinnamon in the spice blend I think.
But wow that burger. I almost got another one it was so good.
The dinner menu looked excellent too but I didn’t get to try it. Although if I’m ever back in SLC I will.
… moreThe fries were show string which aren’t my thing, some nice thick ones would be better.
My wife got the grilled cheese which was also good but had too much cinnamon in the spice blend I think.
But wow that burger. I almost got another one it was so good.
The dinner menu looked excellent too but I didn’t get to try it. Although if I’m ever back in SLC I will.
Casey Elliott
Great food in a high-end setting with welcoming and attentive staff.
The scallops were perfect and the cocktails are well crafted.
Entrance on the side of the building, walk in a ways and it’s on the right. Bathrooms are further down the hallway on the left.
… moreThe scallops were perfect and the cocktails are well crafted.
Entrance on the side of the building, walk in a ways and it’s on the right. Bathrooms are further down the hallway on the left.
C H
We stayed at the hotel and had breakfast here each morning, but unfortunately the food was cold every single time. The flavor was great, but the temperature consistently missed the mark. Overall, just wished the meals had been served at least warm.
… moreFaith Perkins
Bait and switched.
In from out of town and wanted to treat my friend to a nicer -definitely not- chain restaurant-but definitely not Flemings. After some quick research I found this place and checked out their online menu with prices. Their published dinner menu ranges from $7-$19 Appetizers and on average, $45 entrees with larger cuts of steak upwards of $100 plus.
We picked out what we wanted before we arrived expecting to spend around $60 each for entrees and appetizers. Instead when we got there for our 6:30 reservation we were given a one page menu with completely different food options. There was not one single thing -rabbit croquettes ($16), bread board ($7), or the roasted cabbage steak ($26) that I wanted to order on the current menu we were given. I asked the waitress and she said oh yes I haven’t seen that option in ages we should update our online menu sorry about that! Ya think?!? To avoid embarrassment we stayed and ordered. I ordered a single entree plate of lamb for around $70 and my friend ordered a single entree bison for around $65. Then 40 minutes later the food arrived. Was it worth the price? Probably. I have no complaints about the food. Maybe I’d feel more excited about it if I wanted to spend almost $100 after tip and drink per person. (I tipped $20)
But I’m never going back because what I wanted and what I got was not even close.
Just feels dirty. Especially when I was expecting so much more for less (as portrayed on their online menu available to the public)
Update your menu!
… moreIn from out of town and wanted to treat my friend to a nicer -definitely not- chain restaurant-but definitely not Flemings. After some quick research I found this place and checked out their online menu with prices. Their published dinner menu ranges from $7-$19 Appetizers and on average, $45 entrees with larger cuts of steak upwards of $100 plus.
We picked out what we wanted before we arrived expecting to spend around $60 each for entrees and appetizers. Instead when we got there for our 6:30 reservation we were given a one page menu with completely different food options. There was not one single thing -rabbit croquettes ($16), bread board ($7), or the roasted cabbage steak ($26) that I wanted to order on the current menu we were given. I asked the waitress and she said oh yes I haven’t seen that option in ages we should update our online menu sorry about that! Ya think?!? To avoid embarrassment we stayed and ordered. I ordered a single entree plate of lamb for around $70 and my friend ordered a single entree bison for around $65. Then 40 minutes later the food arrived. Was it worth the price? Probably. I have no complaints about the food. Maybe I’d feel more excited about it if I wanted to spend almost $100 after tip and drink per person. (I tipped $20)
But I’m never going back because what I wanted and what I got was not even close.
Just feels dirty. Especially when I was expecting so much more for less (as portrayed on their online menu available to the public)
Update your menu!
Mike Fletcher
This is a really nice, higher-end spot with a cozy bar right next door. The food was really good, and even when it got busy while we were there, the staff handled everything like pros—super helpful and attentive. It’s a great place if you’re looking for a slightly upscale vibe without it feeling stuffy. Perfect for a night out with friends or a date night, and the attached bar is a nice bonus if you want a drink before or after dinner.
… moreGrace Lam
I had high expectations but was quite disappointed. We first got the Kohlrabi Caesar as an appetizer. I’ve never tried or heard of this before; it’s pretty interesting, but I liked other salads more. The duck was pretty good, but the skin was a bit too thick and rubbery to me. At first, I thought the puree was mashed potatoes, so I was surprised by the taste. Turned out it was celery root puree. I liked it and wished there would be more of that and the sauce to go with the duck. We also got the ribeye. I was impressed by the presentation. We ordered medium-rare, but it was more on the rare side and a lot more chewy than we’d like it to be.
Overall, the food was decent and the plating was amazing, but everything was overpriced. I’ve had fine dining many times so I understand they’re more expensive, but the food quality was not worth the price. There just wasn’t any dish that really wowed me and made me want to come back for more. Also, the portions were small and I was surprised to find that the $51 ribeye did not come with any side. For this price, I’d at least expect there to be some vegetables on the side. The rating dropped to a 3-star because of the service. The server didn’t seem very friendly. After taking our orders, he also never came once to check on us and asked how we liked the food, so we didn’t get the chance to tell him about the undercooked steak. He’s probably busy though because he seemed to be the only server taking orders. We waited for a while before we could get the check. I was also disappointed because it was our anniversary, and I chose Bambara because I saw some positive reviews about celebrating special occasions at this place, but they didn’t do anything for us, and the overall experience wasn’t that great. I’d find a different restaurant next time.
… moreOverall, the food was decent and the plating was amazing, but everything was overpriced. I’ve had fine dining many times so I understand they’re more expensive, but the food quality was not worth the price. There just wasn’t any dish that really wowed me and made me want to come back for more. Also, the portions were small and I was surprised to find that the $51 ribeye did not come with any side. For this price, I’d at least expect there to be some vegetables on the side. The rating dropped to a 3-star because of the service. The server didn’t seem very friendly. After taking our orders, he also never came once to check on us and asked how we liked the food, so we didn’t get the chance to tell him about the undercooked steak. He’s probably busy though because he seemed to be the only server taking orders. We waited for a while before we could get the check. I was also disappointed because it was our anniversary, and I chose Bambara because I saw some positive reviews about celebrating special occasions at this place, but they didn’t do anything for us, and the overall experience wasn’t that great. I’d find a different restaurant next time.