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Photo courtesy of Jennifer Boren
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Boren
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Boren

Oasis Cafe

Item: Oasis Cafe
Author: Jennifer Boren

Cuisine: American, Continental, New American, Vegetarian

Price: $$

10Best Says

The aptly named Oasis Cafe is a hidden retreat in the heart of Salt Lake City. Located beside the Golden Braid Bookstore, this restaurant offers not only a treat for the food seeker's taste buds, but also a quiet place in which to relax. Serving handcrafted foods featuring the finest, freshest ingredients possible, the Oasis Cafe offers creative, locally-inspired cuisine designed to be as refreshing and delicious as it is nutritious. Believing in the Local First mentality, the Oasis Cafe utilizes Utah-made ingredients whenever possible. Though the Oasis Cafe has a very favorable reputation among Salt Lake City's vegetarians, this restaurant also proudly serves many meat dishes. For lunch, interesting choices of tasting plates, wraps, sandwiches and burgers are available, as are salads, daily soup specials and entrees such as the gilled salmon with honey lavender polenta cake and arugula.

Address:

151 S 500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
801-322-0404

Hours:

Mon-Fri: 7am-9pm
Sat-Sun: 8am-9pm

Website:

oasiscafeslc.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jennifer Boren
Salt Lake City Local Expert

Lunch: "Be sure to browse the wonderful gifts and books in the adjoining Golden Braid Bookstore."
Restaurants near EnergySolutions Arena: "There are two outdoor patios - one in the front and one in the interior. Be sure to check out the adjoining book store."

Best for Lunch Because: The Oasis Cafe is very convenient to downtown with easy street parking, relaxing outdoor tables both on the front and in the inner courtyard.
Best for Restaurants near EnergySolutions Arena Because: The Oasis Cafe is large and inviting, with beautiful blooming plants and matching awnings - such a refreshing ambience. Perfect place for all meals.

EXPERT TIPS BY: Christine Balaz
Salt Lake City Local Expert

Farm to Table: "The Oasis Cafe is a proud part of the Craft Beer Movement, serving Utah beers ahead of others."

Breakfast
- Main
  
  Classic Coffee Cake
  
  toasted golden brown, pastry glaze ($4.00)
  
  Oasis Breakfast
  
  eggs, breakfast potatoes, applewood smoked bacon, wheat toast ($9.00)
  
  French Toast
  
  cranberry walnut bread, sliced melon garnish ($9.00)
  
  Oasis Scramble*
  
  fresh croissant. eggs scrambled with tomatoes, mushrooms, herbs & cream cheese ($9.00)
  
  Vegetable/Potato Hash & Eggs*
  
  eggs, vegetable & potato hash, hickory smoked tomato sauce ($9.00)
  
  Multigrain Waffle
  
  fresh whipped cream. choice of: blueberries, strawberries or banana ($9.00)
  
  German Buttermilk Pancake
  
  blueberry compote ($9.00)
  
  Eggs Benedict Florentine
  
  poached eggs, english muffin, tomato, steamed spinach breakfast potatoes, hollandaise sauce ($10.00)
  
  Breakfast Burrito*
  
  wheat tortilla, eggs, spanish rice, black beans, mushrooms, roasted peppers, red chile sauce, cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole ($10.00)
  
  Oasis Omelet
  
  canadian bacon, mushrooms, onion, herbs, cheddar cheese, breakfast potatoes, salsa fresca ($10.00)
  
  Huevos Rancheros*
  
  eggs, black bean puree, spanish rice, southwest vegetables, salsa verde, jack cheese, sour cream, guacamole, flour tortillas ($10.00)
  
  Breakfast Sandwich
  
  fresh croissant, eggs, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, red onion, tomato, cheddar cheese, breakfast potatoes ($10.00)
  
  Kids Breakfast
  
  choice of: bacon & eggs, french toast, or cereal & toast ($6.00)
- On the Side
  Two Egg
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Side of Berries
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Oatmeal
  
  served until 11am ($5.00)
  
  English Muffin or Toast
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Housemade Granola
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Breakfast Potatoes
  $4.00
  
  With Fresh Fruit & Yogurt: $8.00
  Vegetable/Potato Hash
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Fresh Fruit Salad
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Applewood Smoked Bacon
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Side of Salmon Chorizo
  
  ($5.00)
Lunch
- Main
  
  Oasis Gyro*
  
  choice of chicken or tempeh, onions, tomato, tzatziki sauce ($10.00)
  
  Grilled Albacore Tuna Steak Sandwich
  
  medium rare tuna steak, miso aioli, watercress, grilled shitake mushrooms, wheat bun, asian slaw ($12.00)
  
  Spicy Chicken Sandwich
  
  roasted chicken breast, chipotle aioli, red onion, tomato, provolone cheese, ciabatta bread, house salad ($11.00)
  
  Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Soup
  
  vermont white cheddar, orange cheddar, roasted tomato & fennel soup ($9.00)
  
  Oasis Reuben*
  
  roasted portobello mushroom or stacked pastrami, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, swiss cheese, marbled rye bread, house salad ($10.00)
  
  Faustina's Turkey Burger
  
  sage, roasted garlic, cranberry relish, onion, asiago cheese, ciabatta bread, house salad ($12.00)
  
  Vegetable Grain Burger
  
  basil aioli, avocado, romaine lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, tomato, swiss cheese, whole grain bun, spinach & avocado salad ($10.00)
  
  Curry Vegetable Wrap
  
  yellow curry spices, sauteed vegetables, baked tofu, spinach, cilantro, mint, & cashew chutney ($10.00)
  
  Toasted Brie Sandwich
  
  cranberry walnut bread. jicama, cucumber, and spinach salad ($10.00)
  
  Tasting Plate
  
  hummus, tapenade, caponata, marinated cucumber noodles, grilled pita, grilled ciabatta bread, can be served gluten free with romaine lettuce leaves ($12.00)
  
  Salmon Lox Crostini
  
  baguette crisps, boursin cheese, capers, red onion, tomato confetti ($11.00)
  
  Grilled Salmon
  
  honey/lavender polenta cake, arugula, saba, merlot vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, grilled tomato ($13.00)
  
  Roasted Tomato Fennel Soup
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Daily Soup Special
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Kids Lunch
  
  choice of: grilled cheese sandwich, or quesadilla, or kids pasta ($6.00)
- Fresh From the Garden
  
  Fresh Mixed Greens*
  
  butter lettuce, mixed greens, grapes, gorgonzola cheese, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries, pear vinaigrette ($9.00)
  
  Classic Caesar
  
  romaine lettuce hearts, asiago cheese, sourdough crisp, caesar dressing ($9.00)
  
  Beet Tower*
  
  red & yellow beets, orange vinaigrette, arugula, apple/pear chutney, goat cheese ($11.00)
  
  The Mediterranean*
  
  grilled yukon gold potatoes, roasted red onions, kalamata olives, roma tomatoes, feta cheese, hummus, mixed greens, roasted garlic vinaigrette ($13.00)
Dinner
- Starters
  
  Tasting Plate (Serves Two or More)
  
  hummus, tapenade, caponata, marinated cucumber noodles grilled pita bread, grilled ciabatta bread ($12.00)
  
  Antipasto
  
  cheese sampling, prosciutto, fennel garlic salami, greek olives, saba ($12.00)
  
  Caprese Salad
  
  heirloom and campari tomatoes, fresh mozzarela, basil oil ($9.00)
  
  Grilled Shrimp
  
  eggplant and bacon caponata, tomato saffron broth ($8.00)
  
  Crab Cakes
  
  mango spinach salad, red curry aioli ($10.00)
  
  Salmon Lox Crostini
  
  baguette crisps, boursin cheese, capers, red onion, tomato confetti ($11.00)
- Salads and Soups
  
  Fresh Mixed Greens*
  
  butter lettuce, mixed greens, grape, gorgonzola cheese, spiced walnuts, pear vinaigrette ($9.00)
  
  Classic Caesar
  
  romaine lettuce, asiago cheese, sourdough crisp, caesar dressing ($9.00)
  
  Beet Tower*
  
  arugula, goat cheese, apple pear chutney, orange vinaigrette ($12.00)
  
  The Mediterranean*
  
  yukon gold potatoes, roasted red onion, olives, tomatoes, feta cheese, hummus field greens, roasted garlic vinaigrette ($13.00)
  
  Roasted Tomato Fennel Soup
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Daily Soup Special
  
  ($5.00)
- Fish
  
  Pan Roasted Halibut
  
  red and yellow beets, braised spinach, micro greens, honey mustard vinaigrette ($22.00)
  
  Sea Bass
  
  zucchini, snow peas, broccolli, carrot anisette sauce ($20.00)
  
  Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna
  
  ph noodles, stir fried vegetables, carrot ginger lemongrass broth ($23.00)
  
  Grilled Salmon
  
  honey/lavender polenta cake, arugula, saba, merlot vinegar extra virgin olive oil, grilled tomato ($20.00)
- Meat & Chicken
  
  Stuffed Filet Medallions
  
  gorgonzola & mushroom stuffing, mashed potatoes, portobello mushroom oyster mushroom, marsala cream sauce, port wine reduction ($23.00)
  
  Paprika Crusted Chicken
  
  sweet corn risotto, avocado salad ($18.00)
  
  Pork Chili Verde
  
  bone-in pork chops, yukon gold potatoes, red peppers, roasted corn salsa ($19.00)
  
  Fajita Plate*
  
  chicken, steak, shrimp or tempeh, mole americana, bell peppers, onions spanish rice, fire roasted corn, guacamole, sour cream ($17.00)
- Noodles, Rice, & Grains
  
  Udon Peanut Stir Fry
  
  tofu or tempeh, wok seared vegetables, udon noodles spicy peanut sauce, coconut, peanut, and cashew crumble ($15.00)
  
  Wild Mushroom Strozzapreti
  
  caramelized shallots, brussel sprouts, fresh thyme, parmesan ($16.00)
  
  Eggplant Parmesan Risotto*
  
  grilled eggplant steak, roasted vegetable pomodoro, basil, asiago cheese ($15.00)
  
  Tiger Prawn Penne Pasta
  
  heirloom tomatoes, asparagus, mushrooms, sundried tomato sauce ($18.00)
- Desserts
  
  Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee
  
  chocolate espresso biscotti ($7.00)
  
  Coconut Cheesecake
  
  chocolate sauce ($8.00)
  
  Decadent Chocolate Cake
  
  fresh raspberry sauce, vegan vanilla ice cream ($6.00)
  
  Lavender Infused Panna Cotta
  
  fresh berries, honey ricotta cheese, pistachio crumble ($7.00)
  
  Freshly Made Sorbet
  
  peach, melon and lime sorbet, mixed berries ($8.00)

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