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Bambara

4.4
4.4
3010 Reviews
$50 and over
Modern European
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Bambara

4.4
$50 and over
Modern European
Downtown

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2 people
19:00
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
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 South<br />UTA 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

  • Christmas Day at Bambara 2024

    US$100.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate Christmas with us at Bambara! Enjoy a special holiday menu crafted by Chef JV, featuring seasonal favorites and signature dishes. The buffet will be available from 12PM to 6PM for $100 for adults and $50 for children ages 2-12. Come and enjoy a delightful feast while toasting to the season with our distinctive selection of fine wines!

What 3,010 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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.

3,010 Reviews
  1. Vanessa

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a wonderful meal from start to finish! Conor was our waiter and he was attentive without being too intrusive. He brought us our drinks and dishes in a timely manner that allowed us to chat a bit in between courses but not wait too long. He was so friendly and we were delighted to find out that he attended uni in Vermont where our son lives. He very generously treated us to the cardamom cheesecake dessert which was TO DIE FOR delicious! He made us feel so welcome and like we were among friends even though it was our first time having dinner at Bambara. Can’t wait for our next meal here!

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  2. Mati

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very creative food with interesting flavors. Great location

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  3. beata

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving done right! Everything was perfect from the sides to the turkey and desserts! Great value too, hope they keep this up going forward

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  4. Ariel

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was there with my family celebrating Thanksgiving early! First time back in the city from Chicago. The service from the get-go was great! Ebony whom I believe to be the manager in the establishment, catered to my request and went a step further in placing my families last name on our dinner menu! 😁. Melanie our server was absolutely divine! She made sure my family were enjoying their dining experience and their food, she was patient with us as we were a decent number of people (9), two of which were my young nieces. They were kind of enough to allow me to keep the menu. The experience was excellent and my family as well as I left very happy, as reflected by the $$$tip given. Thank Bambara!

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  5. David

    Salt Lake City

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful except for the glitchy Open Table reservation experience. Spent over ten minutes struggling to make the reservation.

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  6. Jeff

    Salt Lake City

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were treated like gold. Service was beyond excellent. The food was incredible. There wine we had paired very well with the food. What else can you say. Bambara is an absolutely spectacular restaurant!

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  7. Grace

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so good! The service was awesome. We loved it thank you!

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  8. kris

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    O The elk and the short ribs soooo good! Our waiter Brandon THE BEST! A great evening!!

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  9. jacobp

    Palm Springs

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Service was outstanding. Food was good. The Elk was really good but could’ve used a bit more sauce. The options were great! We will be back.

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  10. Randall

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, sharp presentations, and superb service, if a bit pricey. My duck was perfectly cooked, but only had two small slivers of duck breast with figs and sauce. Delicious, but a bit niggardly, portion-wise. Even a bit of a vegetable alongside would help. My wife had perfectly cooked elk, and the beef tartare, as a shared small plate, was terrific. My toffee and mascarpone dessert was delicious. Bambara offers interesting and unusual cocktails and a decent, if short, wine-by-the-glass menu. The full wine list looked good, but I didn't see any 1/2 bottles (splits) that were offered, which work well for 2 diners. I must take a minute to rave about our waiter, who patiently answered all the menu questions that my wife--who can't eat dairy or gluten--asked. He must have talked to the chefs several times, but he made sure that her entree was dairy and gluten free. Overall, I'd recommend Barbara; it has a pleasant ambiance that's right in the downtown heart of Salt Lake City.

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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 3010 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Bambara restaurant

Bambara

4.4
$50 and over
Modern European
Downtown

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 42 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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