Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Utah

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Updated April 05, 2025

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The Wild Rose

4.9

4.9 (1885)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

South Jordan

About the restaurant

Established in 2010, The Wild Rose is a fine dining restaurant in the heart of South Jordan, located in The District Shopping Center. We serve Contemporary American Cuisine focused on choice cuts of meat and fresh fish accompanied by classically inspired sauces with a unique flare. We offer a full bar with craft beer and specialty cocktails as well as an extensive wine list. The Wild Rose has multiple private dining options for private or special events and offers patio seating.

Top review

CarolVIP

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

The food was delicious and wonderful service. We have been to this resturatnt many times and they never disappoint.

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4.9

4.9 (824)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

VENETO is a dining experience that brings to life the history, culture, and traditions of a region in Northeastern Italy. It's a warm, enlightening setting that leaves bodies, minds, and spirits nourished through quality, handmade cuisine — best shared in good company, with love.

Our menu honors year-round classical favorites and seasonal specialties from the region of Veneto, with ingredients coming from Italy and the finest local purveyors. But it's the experience around those elements that you won't forget.

Being at VENETO is like being in Amy & Marco's home. It's a warm, inviting environment curated with one-of-a-kind antique European furniture and accessories, from the hundreds-year old Italian sofa in the dining room to the Italian marble in the restrooms. We want you comfortable, relaxed, and immersed in Italian culture as you ponder the menu, soak up new knowledge, and enjoy inspired conversation along the way.

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Shane

Dined 4 days ago

Marco and his staff were amazing as usual, and the food was top tier. Best filet mignon we’ve had in a while.

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Experience

7-course Spring Tasting Menu

Experience

4-course Spring Tasting Menu

Experience

Easter Lunch

The Alpenglobe at Grappa

4.9

4.9 (10)

$50 and over

Italian

Park City

About the restaurant

Experience the Magic of The Alpenglobe at Grappa
Indulge in an enchanting dining experience with The Alpenglobe at Grappa, nestled in the heart of Park City, Utah. Our exclusive Alpenglobe offers a private, picturesque setting where you can savor the robust flavors of our acclaimed Italian cuisine while surrounded by Park City's stunning winter landscape.

Perfect for special occasions or a memorable night out, our globe is thoughtfully designed to provide warmth, comfort, and intimacy. Reserve The Alpenglobe at Grappa and enjoy an unforgettable evening under the stars, enhanced by our exceptional service and distinguished wine list

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kevin

Dined on Mar 31, 2025

Everything was outstanding, from the appetizers, especially the calamari, cocktails outstanding, entrees outstanding, and the service made the night, Sean knew the menu and made great recommendations and even took care of our expecting mothers with non alcoholic cocktails Thank you for a great evening

Blue Boar Inn & Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1057)

$31 to $50

American

Midway

About the restaurant

The Blue Boar Inn and Restaurant is reminiscent of an old world European Hunting Lodge which is nestled in the foothills of Midway, Utah. The Inn's charming main dining room will accommodate 60 people. We specialize in American Contemporary Fine Dining with Mediterranean Influence

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Nancy

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Best fish and chips for lunch in the area. Beautiful restaurant, good service, nice music and atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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Popular dish

Blue Boar Scotch Eggs

Popular dish

French Onion Soup or Chefs Daily Soup

Tsunami Restaurant & Sushi - Tsunami on 9th

4.8

4.8 (240)

$30 and under

Japanese

Downtown

About the restaurant

Tsunami offers diners exquisite Japanese-inspired cuisine in an exciting, contemporary setting. From the freshest sushi to amazingly tender baby back ribs, Tsunami's menu offers choices for the most discriminating palate. Whether you're in for a quick business lunch or out for a romantic dinner, the friendly, knowledgeable staff will provide a memorable dining experience. Voted Best Sushi, Best Power Lunch, and Best Upscale Casual Dining in Utah!

We strive to keep our facility as peanut and tree-nut free as possible. We do not allow staff, patrons or vendors to bring in peanut or tree-nut products.

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Olivia

Dined on Mar 28, 2025

Loved the rolls and Spencer the server was excellent!

North Italia - Riverton

4.6

4.6 (81)

$30 and under

Italian

Herriman

About the restaurant

Using only the season’s best ingredients, our chefs create a variety of modern Italian dishes including pastas made from scratch daily, hand-tossed pizzas like the classic Margherita but make it Tie Dye, and savory lunch and dinner entrees like Pork Milanese, Tortelloni al Pomodoro, and Lumach a la Norcina that deliver flavors that go above and beyond the expected as well as a full-bodied wine and beer list accompanied by an array of handcrafted cocktails including a Sicilian Margarita and the Pomegranate Mule. For more information, visit northitalia.com.

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Josh

Dined 2 days ago

This was a fantastic place for a nice evening with the family. All of the food that we tried was very good and the service was great. This is not a budget friendly dinner, but if you are looking for a place to have a great time, and you don’t mind a moderate splurge, I would highly recommend North Italia. We will definitely be returning.

The Melting Pot - Salt Lake City

4.5

4.5 (367)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Downtown

About the restaurant

HOW DO YOU FONDUE? If rich, creamy cheeses and chocolates sound like your kind of scene, grab a few friends and meet for conversation, cocktails and some of the best food you’ve ever experienced. The Melting Pot invented the Art of Fondue just for people like you.

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Shelley

Dined on Mar 20, 2025

This Melting Pot still has the higher walls on the dining booths from a more intimate experience. I’ve been to several in the Midwest who have redesigned and lowered their walls to have more open seating areas - and it lessens the experience significantly. Part of the specialty of going to a Melting Pot is that you can feel like you’re in your own space - and can have your own conversations without fear of others over hearing OR more importantly, of having to listen to OTHER’s conversations. Food, service, etc. were as expected - very good. Would come here again if I visit SLC in the future.

Black Sage

4.5

4.5 (172)

$50 and over

American

Virgin

About the restaurant

Welcome to Black Sage at Open Sky Resort, an extraordinary dining oasis near Zion National Park. Helmed by the renowned Chef Charles Parcell, we offer an exceptional culinary adventure. Here, delicious cuisine, captivating Zion views, and serene ambiance converge.

Savor dishes crafted from the freshest local ingredients in our tranquil setting. The indoor dining area radiates sophistication with stylish gray tables, elegant black chairs, and deep red accents, complemented by expansive windows showcasing Zion's beauty.

From May 1 to November 1, our outdoor experience awaits. Dine under a canopy with misters for comfort, and as night falls, heaters add a cozy touch for dining under the stars.

Please note, Black Sage is closed for the winter. We eagerly await your visit when we reopen on February 14, 2024. Join us then for a unique blend of refined dining and nature's allure at Black Sage.

Reservations are required and we recommend arriving 20 minutes early for seating.

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Kasey

Dined 5 days ago

Black Sage is easily the best restaurant in Zion. We went for dinner two nights in a row and every single dish we had was amazing. All of the dishes are so well made and balanced with the perfect combination of locally sourced ingredients. The views are beautiful and the staff are friendly and attentive. I am still talking about the squash fritters and mushroom gravy pot roast because they were so good and I can’t get over the flavors. The cheesecake also had the most perfect texture I’ve ever had in a cheesecake. Phenomenal. Highly recommend if you want a quality, high end dining experience in Zion.

La Jolla Groves - Provo

4.3

4.3 (1010)

$30 and under

American

Provo

About the restaurant

Using healthy and fresh ingredients, La Jolla Groves in Provo creates an upscale menu of American cuisine for guests to enjoy. Each recipe at La Jolla Groves offers a vibrant blend of flavors for a healthy and revitalizing meal. On the menu, you'll find such items as roasted mushroom bisque, beef tenderloin salad, shrimp scampi, roasted chicken alfredo, sautéed shrimp, filet steak sandwich and more.

From appetizer to dessert, you can be sure that the fare at La Jolla Groves is hardy as well as energizing. Finish off a healthy meal with homemade chocolate Bundt cake or the La Jolla Groves Lemon Cake to share with friends.

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Quentin

Dined on Apr 8, 2025

Could have been 5 stars besides the food just having too much salt in it, got a carbonara pasta it was good but very salty it was pretty overpowering, but overall the place had amazing customer service and good vibes just the food was lacking WAY TO MUCH SALT

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4.3

4.3 (809)

$31 to $50

American

Provo

About the restaurant

Block is a fine dining, full-service restaurant. We strive to create an environment that invites our community to sit down and enjoy food again. We create our dishes using sustainable, locally sourced ingredients while building lasting relationships with local farmers, purveyors, and artisans. It’s food that makes you feel good. It’s beautiful yet down to earth, continually changing with the seasons yet consistently delicious.

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Christina

Dined on Mar 9, 2025

Always my most favorite place, in all of Utah ♥️ great pricing for spectacular flavors, quality ingredients, and caring about the customers. Have been coming here for years and will forever be a supporter of a great restaurant/bar and fantastic female-owned and operated business.

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