United States Utah Utah Guide Things To Do Essentials All Utah Utah's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Written by Marsha Maxwell Marsha Maxwell is a lifelong resident of Utah who writes about her hometown, Salt Lake City. Tripsavvy's Editorial Guidelines Marsha Maxwell Updated 06/05/19 Share Pin Email If you're a fan of the Food Network TV show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," you know that the show's enthusiastic host Guy Fieri travels the country looking for the best in classic American diner cuisine. What you may not know is that several Utah restaurants have been featured on the show. Here's a list of Utah restaurants featured on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," all of which are Salt Lake area favorites. 01 of 11 Blue Plate Diner Blue Plate Diner View Map Address 2041 S 2100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84108-3154, USA Get directions Phone +1 801-463-1151 The Blue Plate Diner, which recalls small-town diners of the 1950s, has a kitschy-hip, vintage vibe and a classic diner menu with a few surprises. It's especially popular for breakfast and is a good choice for groups that include vegans and vegetarians. Known for: Breakfast, smoked salmon, corned beef hash, vegan options. 02 of 11 Burger Bar John LLOYD / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 View Map Address 5291 S 1900 W, Roy, UT 84067-2904, USA Get directions Phone +1 801-825-8961 Web Visit website The Burger Bar in Roy, Utah (near Ogden) is a classic burger shack locals swear by, serving burgers, fries, and shakes as well as buffalo and elk burgers. And of course, they serve fry sauce. Known for: Burgers, fries, fresh fruit shakes, onion rings, buffalo burger, elk burger. 03 of 11 Maxwell's East Coast Eatery Maxwell's East Coast Eatery View Map Address 357 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA Get directions Phone +1 801-328-0304 Web Visit website New Jersey native Steven Maxwell came to Utah for the skiing and stayed to serve up Italian-American favorites based on his grandmother's recipes. Maxwell's East Coast Eatery has locations in Park City and SLC. Try the Fat Kid Pizza for an authentic East Coast pie. Known for: Pizza, meatballs, pasta. 04 of 11 Moochie's Meatballs and More Moochie's Meatballs and More View Map Address 232 E 800 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA Get directions Phone +1 801-596-1350 Web Visit website Salt Lake pottery artist Don MacDonald and his wife Joanna decided to start making and selling sandwiches when Joanna, who grew up in Philadelphia, couldn't find a decent cheesesteak anywhere in Salt Lake City. The result is a sandwich shop inside a pottery shop, and some of the best homemade food this side of Philly. Known for: Philly cheesesteaks, meatballs. Continue to 5 of 11 below. 05 of 11 Oh Mai Oh Mai View Map Address 850 State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA Get directions Phone +1 801-575-8888 Web Visit website Oh Mai offers Vietnamese favorites like bahn mi (sandwiches), noodle dishes and more. It's become one of SLC's most popular Asian restaurants and has a passionate following. Known for: Ribeye Bahn Mi, noodles, pho, vegan options. 06 of 11 Pat's Barbecue Pat's BBQ View Map Address 155 W Commonwealth Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, USA Get directions Phone +1 801-484-5963 Web Visit website Award-winning barbecue competitor Pat Barber smokes up some of Salt Lake's best brisket, ribs and other favorites in this simple but appealing South Salt Lake BBQ joint. There's live blues music Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Known for: Ribs, brisket, smoked meatloaf, burnt ends (Friday special), live music. 07 of 11 The Red Iguana Saalebaer / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain View Map Address 736 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84116-3352, USA Get directions Phone +1 801-322-1489 Web Visit website Opened in 1985 by the Cardenas family, The Red Iguana is one of Salt Lake City's best-loved restaurants, serving some of the best Mexican food you can find anywhere. The original location near the Utah State Fairpark is so popular, the owners opened The Red Iguana 2 right around the corner. Known for: Moles, tacos Don Ramon (beef and chorizo), carne asada, chile verde, chile Colorado. 08 of 11 Ruth's Diner Ruth's Diner View Map Address 4160 Emigration Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA Get directions Phone +1 801-582-5807 Web Visit website Ruth's Diner in Emigration Canyon has been in business for 80 years. It's a little piece of heaven and a nice escape from the city, serving homemade American classics. Known for: Biscuits and gravy, macaroni and cheese, soups, sandwiches. Continue to 9 of 11 below. 09 of 11 Sammy's Bistro Sammy's Bistro View Map Address 1890 Bonanza Dr #100, Park City, UT 84060-7217, USA Get directions Phone +1 435-214-7570 Web Visit website Park City native Sam Harris started out as a waiter and line cook in several local restaurants, and in 2011 he opened Sammy's Bistro with the goal of serving creative food that everyone can afford. Known for: Asian and Southwest fusion, Texas BBQ shrimp. 10 of 11 Silver Star Cafe Silver Star Cafe View Map Address 1825 Three Kings Dr, Park City, UT 84060, USA Get directions Phone +1 435-655-3456 Web Visit website The Silver Star Cafe in Park City offers an innovative twist on homestyle cuisine, along with beautiful mountain views. It's also one of the best small music venues in Park City. Known for: American comfort food, great patio, live music. 11 of 11 Tin Roof Grill Tin Roof Grill View Map Address 9284 S 700 E, Sandy, UT 84070, USA Get directions Phone +1 801-566-5226 Web Visit website The Tin Roof Grill in Sandy serves up amazing food in an unpretentious location. Creative combinations and attention to detail make Tin Roof's cuisine memorable. It's a great place to eat before or after a Real Salt Lake game. Known for: Cheesecake, gourmet pizzas. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit