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Bambara

Item: Bambara
Author: Jennifer Boren

Cuisine: American

Price: $$$

10Best Says

Located in the lobby of a former bank building, this Big Apple-style eatery offers city-dwellers an upscale, almost funky setting that includes high ceilings and an open kitchen. Sample something different � corn and crab bisque with a cilantro-oil swirl is ideal for savvy diners. Or, if you'd like, go for foie gras, scallops with fresh veggies, or grilled black sea bass. The intriguing dessert menu features a delectable medley that includes tea cr?me br?l�e, tea sorbet, and black tea-infused chocolate cake. This award-winning restaurant occupies the ground level of the equally decorated and funky Hotel Monaco. Bambara is one of an elite handful of Salt Lake City restaurants to receive the AAA Four Diamond Award.

Address:

202 S Main St
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-363-5454

Hours:

Mon-Thu: 7am-2pm,; 5:30pm-10pm
Fri: 7am-2pm,; 5:30pm-10:30pm
Sat: 8am-11am,; 5:30pm-10:30pm
Sun: 8am-Noon,; 5:30pm-9pm

Website:

bambara-slc.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jennifer Boren
Salt Lake City Local Expert

Romantic Dining: "Chef Jones has just introduced the "New World of Flavors" menu to coincide with the remodel, a hip vibe on a historic place."

Best for Romantic Dining Because: Located in the Hotel Monaco, the hotel offers package deals, including those to Utah residents.

EXPERT TIPS BY: Christine Balaz
Salt Lake City Local Expert

Downtown's Best Restaurants: "Bambara offers a gluten-free menu!"

Best for Downtown's Best Restaurants Because: This flashy, fun and vibrant restaurant is one of the winningest eateries in all of SLC.

Dinner Menu
- Starters & Such
  
  Blue Cheese House Cut Potato Chips
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Silky Corn Bisque
  
  Jonah crab, basil oil ($10.00)
  
  Hamachi Crudo
  
  Green apple, cabbage, horseradish sour cream, Kilauea black sea salt, walnut oil ($16.00)
  
  Crab Stuffed Piquillo Peppers
  
  Garlic-saffron butter ($15.00)
  
  Crispy Fried Calamari
  
  Shishito peppers, fried lemon, sriracha aioli ($13.00)
  
  Hawaiian Tombo Tuna Tartare
  
  Pinenuts, pomegranate, yuzu, shallot, herbed potato chips ($14.00)
  
  All Local Cheese Board
  
  Warm olives, Creminelli salami, grilled bread ($15.00)
  
  Cast Iron Roasted Mussels
  
  Local chorizo, melted leeks, white wine, roasted garlic creme fraiche, grilled bread ($16.00)
- Salads
  
  Warm Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese
  
  Red oak leaf, radicchio, Utah honey, lavender vinaigrette ($11.00)
  
  Wedges of Boston Butter Lettuce
  
  Marinated veggies, maytag blue, chervil, smoky bacon nuggets ($13.00)
  
  Ruby & Golden Beet Salad
  
  Chevre cream, walnuts, arugula, orange-walnut vinaigrette ($12.00)
  
  Fuji Apple Salad
  
  Belgian endive, watercress, St. Andre cheese toast, spiced pecans, port vinaigrette ($11.00)
  
  Organic Mixed Baby Lettuces
  
  Smoked Utah trout crostini, cider vinaigrette ($9.00)
- Entrees
  
  Hawaiian Albacore Tuna
  
  White bean & red chard ragout, roasted tomato, citrus vinaigrette, espelette salt, cabernet reduction ($31.00)
  
  Seared Venison
  
  Celery root puree, cipollini-fingerling-huckleberry hash, wild oregon huckleberry syrup ($41.00)
  
  Prosciutto Wrapped Utah Red Trout
  
  Bacon roasted Brussels sprouts, grain mustard, garlic mashed potatoes, meyer lemon butter ($27.00)
  
  Cast Iron Seared Chicken
  
  Ham hock mac n' cheese, caramelized onion jus, buttered baby green beans ($26.00)
  
  Potato Gnocchi
  
  Winter squash, roasted onions, cranberry sage brown butter, ricotta ala tenera, pumpkin seed oil ($23.00)
  
  Filet of Beef
  
  Duck fat roasted fingerlings, leek puree, mushrooms, madeira gastrique, truffled aioli ($42.00)
  
  Bambara Steak Frites
  
  14 Oz New York strip, herbed frites, watercress, bearnaise & peppercorn jus ($38.00)
- Sides to Share
  
  Herbed Frites
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Ham Hock Mac n' Cheese
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Baby Green Beans
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Wild Rice Risotto
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Mushrooms & Fennel
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Bacon Brussels Sprouts
  
  ($7.00)
Lunch Menu
- Starters, Salads & Such
  Blue Cheese House Cut Potato Chips
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Crispy Fried Calamari
  
  Chipotle tartar sauce, limes, crisp cilantro ($12.00)
  
  Silky Corn Bisque
  Jonah crab, basil oil
  
  $5.00
  
  $6.00
  Market Soup
  Daily preparation, chef's Whim
  
  $4.00
  
  $7.00
  Watermelon & Arugula Salad
  
  Local feta, pickled red onion, basil mascarpone, white balsamic vinaigrette ($11.00)
  
  Bambara Caesar
  
  Romaine hearts, Spanish white anchovies, parmesan crostini ($8.00)
  
  Fuji Apple Salad
  
  Belgian endive, walnuts, maytag bleu cheese, arugula, champagne shallot vinaigrette ($10.00)
  
  Organic Mixed Baby Lettuces
  
  Roasted walnuts, local goat cheese, orange walnut vinaigrette ($8.00)
- Entrees
  
  Potato Gnocchi
  
  Sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, smoky bacon, pea sprouts, basil pesto ($14.00)
  
  Local Lamb Sliders
  
  Cucumber and olive salad, mint pesto, local feta, house frites ($13.00)
  
  Bambara Fish Tacos
  
  Crispy Utah red trout, maria's housemade tortillas, tomatillo salsa, shaved green cabbage, chipotle creme ($14.00)
  
  Smoky Brisket Sandwich
  
  Napa cabbage cucumber slaw, braising jus, cipollini onion straws ($13.00)
  
  Smoked Turkey Wrap
  
  Smoky bacon, dill havarti cheese, sundried cranberry jam, herbed potato chips ($9.00)
  
  Pressed Prosciutto & Fresh Mozzarella on Baguette
  
  Warm frisee & basil salad, poached farm egg, aged balsamic ($13.00)
  
  Grilled Chicken Club
  
  Smoky bacon, roasted tomatoes, romaine, aged white cheddar ($12.00)
  
  Flat Iron Steak Cobb Salad
  
  Butter lettuce, bacon, egg, avocado, slow roasted tomatoes, maytag blue cheese ($17.00)
  
  House Ground 9 Oz. Burger
  
  Slowly grilled onions, white cheddar, horseradish creme fraiche ($10.00)
  
  American Wagyu Burger
  
  Aged gruyere, mushrooms, ciabatta, truffle aioli, house frites ($16.00)
  
  The Power(S) Lunch
  
  Side: Salad, Cup of the market soup; Style: Beef burger, Turkey wrap, Power(s) daily special; Warm gooey chocolate chip cookie to stay or go ($13.00)
Breakfast Menu
- Main
  
  Bambara Grab n' Go Continental
  
  Muffin, fruit, orange juice & organic coffee ($11.00)
  
  Seasonal Sliced Fruits in All of Their Glory
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Bakeshop Breakfast Breads & Pastries
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Rebecca's House-Made Granola
  
  With berries and yogurt ($9.00)
  
  Steamed Steel Cut Oats
  
  Sun dried cranberries, brown sugar, milk ($8.00)
  
  Cold-Smoked Salmon & Bagel
  
  With all of the proper garnishes ($12.00)
  
  Two Eggs
  
  Applewood smoked bacon, breakfast potatoes, toast ($10.00)
  
  Egg White Scramble
  
  Roasted red peppers, goat cheese and basil with chicken apple sausage & olive oil toast ($10.00)
  
  Griddled Pancakes
  
  With bacon or pork sausage. Meat: Bacon, Pork sausage ($9.00)
  
  Bambara Benedict Smoked Pork
  
  Breakfast potatoes, chervil hollandaise or cold-smoked salmon ($11.00)
  
  Bistro Omelet
  
  Fresh feta, roasted peppers, tomatoes, onions, breakfast potatoes, toast ($11.00)
  
  The Chef's Honking Breakfast Burrito
  
  With eggs, pork carnitas, avocado, cheddar tomatillo salsa & chipotle creme fraiche ($12.00)
  
  Buttermilk Biscuit
  
  With spicy Utah elk sausage gravy, fried egg, breakfast potatoes ($9.00)
  
  Croque Madame
  
  Ham slab, gruyere, bechamel, fried egg & herbed frites ($11.00)
- Sides
  
  Fruit Yogurt
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Toast & Jam
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Breakfast Potatoes
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Bagel w/ Cream Cheese
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Pork or Chicken-Apple Sausage
  
  Meat: Pork, Chicken-apple sausage ($5.00)
  
  Apple Wood Smoked Bacon
  
  ($5.00)
- Beverages
  
  Fresh Juices
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Caffe Vita Organic Sumatra Coffee
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Organic Mighty Leaf Teas
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Caffe Vita Double Espresso
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Cappuccino, Latte or Mocha
  
  Flavor: Cappuccino, Latte, Mocha ($4.00)
  
  The Chef's Eye Opener
  
  3 shots, ice, 1/2 & 1/2 ($4.00)
  
  Sourdough French Toast
  
  with Orange Honey Butter, Bacon or Sausage ($10.00)

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