Utah's Best Martini

It’s difficult to find a real martini in Utah, but this private club aims to please.

Reviews:

• “At Least The Musics Good”
• “Huge selection”
• “It’s Two, Two Clubs in One”
• “Great place to enjoy drinks and friends”
• “Cozy and Decent Martinis”

Tips: Kristauf’s started out as a nonsmoking establishment, but changed the policy due to customer demand.

Kristauf’s Social Club

A vivacious sushi-jazz-martini bar, with inlaid bamboo wall decor and intricately boxed-up menus.

Reviews:

• “Great Time”
• “Hottest Club If You Know how to Party Right”
• “Worst club I’ve been to in Salt Lake City”
• “TERRIBLE "
• “This place has gone way downhill”

Tips: Remember to ask to apply your $12 membership cost to any sushi roll on the menu.

Circle Lounge

Salt Lake City’s don of fine dining.

Reviews:

• “Very average experience – not so average price!”
• “Big Disappointment on NYE”
• “Best Burgers in SLC”
• “Used to be great, and now just average.”
• “over-priced”

Tips: If you’re planning a romantic evening, ask for one of the deep high-backed booths—an ideal spot for intimate conversation or people-watching.

The New Yorker

Three levels of pool, live music and people-watching highlight this hoppin’ club.

Reviews:

• “Terrible experience”
• “Getting to popular for its own good”
• “CROWDED! Not the most fun I’ve ever had.”
• “Drunk Billiard Games all the way”
• “Adults and tourists…”

Tips: Grab a booth in back on the main floor if you want privacy, or sit near the bar for a lively atmosphere.

Port O’ Call Social Club

This trendy and romantic little jazz bar will transport you straight out of Salt Lake City.

Reviews:

• “Fabulous every time!”
• “LOVE JAZZ !!!!!!”
• “Hidden Treasure”
• “Zanzibar”
• “a great little jazz club”

Tips: Hours vary depending on the date, scheduled live performances and what’s going on downtown. Call before going to make sure the club will be open.

Zanzibar

Prime beef, a comfortable atmosphere and an extensive, user-friendly wine list are the signatures of this upscale steakhouse.

Reviews:

• “Best Steak in town "
• “Way too pricey for the product.”
• “EJones4411 is a liar and an old employee that used to work there!, and was let go!”
• “I love this place!”
• “Great Food, Questionable Service”

Tips: The wine list has 100 selections, all available by the glass. Wine flights—-three two-ounce glasses of different wines—-allow for experimentation. A reserve wine list has more than 80 selections available by the bottle.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

This classy piano bar delivers great local jazz to the ears of music connoisseurs.

Reviews:

• “Cheap Drinks, w/ a price”
• “i’m right”
• “Still Kickin’”

Tips: A temporary membership is $5; annual, $17.

Cabana Club

A classy, candlelit downtown brownstone serving flavorful dinners and exquisite desserts.

Reviews:

• “Cozy, great service, and reasonable $$”
• “Menu reads like a poem, great atmosphere”
• “Pretty good”
• “disappointed”
• “Awesome food!”

Martine or email Martine

Salt Lake’s premiere local-band dive bar with a comfortably worn atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “Great Drinks. Not so great atmosphere”
• “dunno”
• “Where Everybody Knows Your Name”
• “Stay Away!!”
• “poseurs and losers abound”

Tips: Never a cover charge, year-round memberships cost $12 and there are no temporary memberships. Microbrews $3, domestics $2.

Burt’s Tiki Lounge

Just behind this door is a trendy little nightspot full of happening people and cosmopolitan flair.

Reviews:

• “Too much fun. "
• “A gem inside the zion curtain.”
• “Watch out for the doorman Chet and have good but crowded drink.”
• “Piss-Poor Attitude!”
• “Best chill martini bar~”

Tips: It’s a $4 charge (for a temporary three week membership) or $16 for a year-long membership.

The Red Door