Carson Kitchen

Carson Kitchen brings a fun, updated take on comfort food — blending creativity, bold flavors, and social-friendly dining. When it delivers, it hits hard: memorable dishes, inventive pairings, and a good mood all around. That said, there can be variability — some dishes overpromise, some underdeliver, and the environment isn’t always suited for quiet. If you want a night out with friends or a casual special-meal vibe in downtown Salt Lake City and are open to small plates and “sharing-style” dining, Carson Kitchen is absolutely worth checking out. If you want predictability, quiet, or large, budget-friendly meals — maybe temper expectations.

I REALLY hate leaving a review like this, but this was some of the worst food we’ve ever had. We are huge foodies and love and appreciate all foods and not picky whatsoever. We were so excited about the menu and wanted to try many things. First was the grilled oysters. Wow, all i can say is, I’ve maybe eaten one or two things in my LIFE that was absolutely disgusting… now i can add these to the list. Something was seriously wrong with them. I love oysters and i order them prepared in many different ways, I’m not new to what an oyster should taste like, and these were definitely rotten or something. I thought i was going to be sick after the first bite. Then we tried the deviled eggs, which was probably the only edible thing we got. They were fine. Lacked a lot of flavor, but were just okay. Then we got the pork belly, and that was also not edible. It was so dry, tough, and hard, you couldn’t even bite into it. Super disappointing. After 3 failed appetizers, we asked for the check and left.

Our first time eating here. We arrived before the dinner rush and wow! The food was amazing! Orders are made to split and we ordered the bacon jam with havarti, the grape and burrata salad, and the Cocoa Espresso NY strip. Everything was perfect portions for 2 and beautifully presented. Our server, Nicky, was fantastic. She not only gave us recommendations of her personal favorites, which we always find so helpful when we go to a new place, but was also easy going and fun to chat with. Her recommendation for the lemon bar for dessert was the best! We will definitely be back, especially because they change the menu occasionally. Until then, I’m going to dream about going back and getting another lemon bar. Delicious!

My son and I had a great experience at Carson Kitchen. The service was great, the staff were welcoming, and the food was fabulous! We started with bacon jam. It was delicious, as well as arriving promptly at our table. We were starved after a long day of travels and the fast service was appreciated! My son had a refreshing cider recommended by the waiter. For entrees, we shared the NY Strip and the mushroom flatbread. They were fabulous, very filling, and we'll definitely visit this restaurant again.

I have been on the hunt for a truly great oxtail dish, and my search has officially ended at Carson's Kitchen. The oxtail I had here was, without a doubt, one of the greatest plates of food I've ever had the pleasure of eating. It was cooked to perfection and packed with incredible flavor. On top of the phenomenal oxtail, I also tried the pork belly, which was another delicious and well-executed dish. The food alone is enough to guarantee a return visit. What made the experience truly outstanding, however, was the service. Sergio was incredibly helpful and attentive, guiding me to some great choices that paired perfectly with the meal. Everything from the welcoming location to the reasonable pricing was top notch.

I had no idea this unique gem was downtown. Such a beautiful set up and loved sitting at the chef’s table. Getting to see the action of the kitchen was fun to see the food made. The atmosphere was perfect. Great service by Sergio and food by the chefs. I ordered the pot roast dip and baked mac & cheese. You can tell how carefully crafted these dishes are. What’s great is I would feel comfortable coming here to celebrate a special occasion or just come hang out with friends. It’s quite perfectly balanced between upscale while still feeling inviting for everyday. :)

A 4.2 is an Incredibly inaccurate rating for this restaurant. The atmosphere here is fun and welcoming only to be absolutely dwarfed by the food. I am from LA where food is Top of the line and have been Searching for food that is even Close to comparable and I have More than found it here at Carson Kitchen, I mean we’ve barely touched the options and I am truly in love. We had the Chicken skins, bacon jam and Mac and cheese. Top quality preparation - display and passion in Every bite. To top off the meal we had the glazed bread pudding, and My god. Heavenly does not begin to describe it. I IMPLORE you to eat here. It is truly phenomenal.

Wow, our first time here... four of us. A lively fun atmosphere and the manger and our server were great. The Deviled Eggs may be the best ever, the Killer Shrimp are incredible, the Mushroom Flatbread was maybe our favorite, but make sure to order the Mac & Cheese! A perfect pre-hockey dinner!! Well done!! Oh, I almost forgot, the cocktails were fabulous!!

Just had a phenomenal meal here at Carson Kitchen. Great service, perfectly seasoned food, nice menu.. Get that NY strip. A true 10/10 dish.

We came before the dinner rush, so not busy at all. We told the staff it was our first time and they were all so nice explaining every dish, very friendly. We started with the following appetizers Devils eggs- so good with that crispy pancetta and caviar! Killer shrimp- excellent, crispy and great flavor Beet and goat salad - delish! Loved it Cauliflower- this one fell a little short, not a lot of flavor and the florets were too big. Chicken thighs- amazing, that Alabama sauce is TDF Sweet salmon - so yummy, again very good sauce We definitely want to come back to try other menu items.

I came for lunch after reading all the good reviews & they are so well deserved. The space is large and it wasn't crowded on a Sunday afternoon. I was taken care of by Sergio and he was very kind and helpful. The food was amazing!! I ordered the turkey burger and it came with two patties and it came a side of tater tots (perfectly crispy). I also ordered the beet salad and it was delicious and fresh with goat cheese, toasted quinoa, and mandarins on top. I am going to come back to try more from their menu.

Holy shit!! When I tell you I want everything on the menu, I want everything on the menu. We ordered... short rib steak, crispy chicken skins, killer shrimp, pork Belly, black rice and oxtail risotto and two drinks!! Our server was Nicky - who was awesome by the way. Food came out fresh, HOT and tasty!! These are about the very best chicken skins I have ever eaten in my life ... and I'm black! The smoked honey that's served with it was divine ... we also dipped the pork belly in it and the shrimp. Nicky brought us a new portion of honey for our steak and spicy tots!! I love when we travel and are able to experience new takes on food. This place is a plus. When in Salt Lake we will surely visit again!!

The service and atmosphere are great! Chelsee, our server did amazing. And the food was delicious. We love coming here and will be back again soon.

Great staff and location. The establishment is roomy, clean and food was great. We came by for a corporate event and was not disappointed. Everything was great. The mains had steak and chicken. I don't know what was in the chicken but it was friggin amazing. Would come back again.

Everything was so flavorful that we returned 2 days later for a quick brunch on our way out of Salt Lake City. Our son had the Mac'n Cheese twice. The burnt end hotdogs were bathed in a tasty barbecue sauce, and the rainbow cauliflower had several tastes emanating at the same time. You have to try the fried chicken skins in toasted honey. Overall a good selection and amazing tastes.

Great little place in Downtown Salt Lake. I had a flight out and decided to drop by with my boyfriend for a quick bite before the airport on a weekend in October 2024. Reservations via OpenTable made it easy but the dining room was mostly empty at 4pm anyway. We had the pick of seating and made sure we could see the football game on the TVs at the bar. Our waiter was very sweet and daresay, a bit self-degrading! At any rate, service was fast and we ordered bites to share Tapas-style from the menu which included: *Deviled Eggs *Pork Belly *Watermelon salad *Gyro Tacos There was no room left for dessert! that was about all. I loved the deviled eggs with caviar (so fancy) and the watermelon salad the best. I liked the Pork Belly but boyfriend begged to differ since he's more of an aficionado but I stick by my five-star review! The Gyro tacos hit the spot with some more protein - they were filling! I'd come back if I was in the area: I'm sure a lot of power lunches are conducted here being so close to businesses. I'm not sure about parking since we Uber'd, but there are plenty of lots around downtown.

Really more like a 3.75. Service was good, not great. We had to ask for more water and the waiter told us all the entrees are family style. We would disagree. The Steelhead trout was really portioned for 1 person. While the BBQ Chicken thighs we got was a humongous portion, probably good for 4 people. The food was tasty but so weird that there was no starch served or even offered as a side. Some rice/quinoa/couscous would have really balanced the plate out and allowed us to savor the sauces a little more. And only fresh veggies were salads. Main entrees were just protein and sauce. Cocktails were good and appreciate the additive free tequila, Lalo.

I wanted to give this place a try. The place itself is very pretty and has plenty of seating. Their menu is pretty limited but surprising. The black rice & oxtail risotto didn't look very appetizing, but actually it was good. I would recommend this as an appetizer. Secret Sunday chicken was also good. It was ok trying out this place; now to the next one.

I came here with a few coworkers for dinner. It wasn't very crowded but we had a reservation anyway. We ordered a few apps to share including the tempura green beans and the hot dog burnt ends. I really enjoyed the tempura green beans, I love how lightly coated they were. The hot dog burnt ends were kind of weird lol, I don't really know how I feel about them. The BBQ sauce was tasty. For dinner, we shared plates including the beet salad, the short rib, New York strip, mac 'n cheese, and risotto. I really loved the beet salad, mac 'n cheese, and risotto. I thought the steak was cooked super well. The mac 'n cheese was really creamy and cheesy. The beet salad was really fresh and the dressing was acidic but a little sweet to round it out. We also ordered the doughnut bread pudding and the brownie with bacon ice cream. Holy moly. Both the desserts killed it!! The texture of the bread pudding was so on point. Soft and pillowy. The brownie was fudgey and super rich, which I thought was so so delicious.. I honestly thought dessert might have been the best course! Service was really wonderful. Everyone was very friendly and attentive. I would 100% come back! 10/10 recommend!

We had a lovely dining experience here with family visiting from out of town. The menu is inspired and offers a lot of fun dishes to try with your group. Service was exceptional, will definitely be back!

Really good food. We came during a not so busy time so we were seated very quickly. Our waiter / waitress were really nice and attentive. Food came out decently quick. Everything was well made and very flavorful. Been here before and it seems like the menu had some changes but everything was still amazing. The inside is very modern. Can't go wrong coming here!

Amazing, the food, the drinks, the service it was all fantastic! Our sever was so helpful letting us know how large the side portions were (and he was right). The food was just an amazing experience, very innovative and delicious. If you love the Culinary Arts, you will love thus place.

The food was amazing and our service by Nicky was suburb! They do family style and we did try a lot of items and all were excellent. There was not a bad option! It's 5 stars from me!!

The ambiance is more casual than expected but the food is top notch. Expertly prepared with lovely flavors. Extra points for good wine offerings and a solid music playlist.

How do I even put this in words? Best meal my wife and I have had in a while eating out. Service was awesome food was fast and amazing. The risotto oxtail and chicken thighs were unreal as a pair. The gyro tacos were a perfect appetizer. And man the bourbon brownie is the way to end the meal.

I tried Carson kitchen for lunch. It's near the Salt Palace convention center, so very convenient location-wise. I had the short rib steak and killer shrimp to eat, as well as Let's hug it out as my drink. The shrimp was delicious! Both crispy and saucy (5/5), and the steak was tender and tasty with an interesting and zesty pesto sauce. (4/5) and my drink was decent (3/5). My server was very attentive and gave me good food recommendations. Multiple members of the staff checked in on me throughout my lunch; their attentiveness was nice. The place also had a nice buzz to it so I could see if being a good spot for a date or drinks/bites with friends. Overall, I would definitely recommend Carson Kitchen, and I may come back the next time I'm in SLC.

This place was really unique. Unfortunately the only picture I got was of the cowboy hotdogs and those were surprisingly good. The staff is the best part. The vibe felt fast casual when I felt like it should have felt a little more upscale. A good place to enjoy a meal and chit chat!

I came here last weekend with a couple of coworkers after hearing some solid recommendations about this place. It wasn't super crowded when we arrived, though we'd made a reservation just to be safe. The ambiance is cozy and slightly upscale without being stuffy -- dim lighting, rustic wood tables, and a soft playlist of old-school jazz playing in the background. I liked the vibe immediately. We decided to start with a few appetizers to share because, honestly, everything on the menu sounded tempting. We ordered the tempura green beans, hot dog burnt ends, and spicy Korean-style wings. The tempura green beans were hands down my favorite out of the apps. Lightly battered, crispy without being greasy, and perfectly seasoned. They came with a creamy dipping sauce that added a little tangy kick. The hot dog burnt ends, on the other hand, were... interesting. I wasn't sure what to expect when I ordered them, and I still don't know how I feel about them. They were smoky and drenched in this thick, sweet BBQ sauce that was actually pretty good, but the texture threw me off a little. Not bad, just... unexpected. The Korean wings, however, were incredible. Perfectly crispy skin, sticky spicy-sweet glaze, with a touch of heat that lingered just enough to make you want another bite. For our main courses, we went all out and shared a few different plates so we could each try a little bit of everything. We got the beet salad, braised short rib, New York strip, truffle mac 'n cheese, and wild mushroom risotto. The beet salad was so fresh -- roasted beets with arugula, goat cheese, candied pecans, and a bright vinaigrette that was both tart and subtly sweet. It was a perfect palate cleanser before digging into the richer dishes. The short rib was fall-off-the-bone tender, sitting on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes with this insanely flavorful red wine reduction. Every bite melted in my mouth. The New York strip was cooked medium rare, exactly how I like it, with a perfect sear on the outside. It came with roasted garlic cloves and a side of house-made steak sauce that, honestly, wasn't even necessary because the meat was so flavorful on its own. Now, the truffle mac 'n cheese deserves its own paragraph. It was unbelievably creamy, the kind of dish that makes you close your eyes for a second after the first bite. The truffle wasn't overpowering, just a subtle earthy note that paired beautifully with the gooey cheese sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. I wish I didn't have to share it, if I'm being honest. The wild mushroom risotto was equally outstanding. Rich, savory, with perfectly cooked rice that was neither too soft nor too firm. It had a hint of white wine and was finished with a generous grating of Parmesan on top. It was one of those dishes where you think you're full but you keep going back for another spoonful. And then came dessert. We were already pretty stuffed but had been told not to skip dessert here, and I'm so glad we listened. We got the doughnut bread pudding and the brownie with bacon ice cream. The bread pudding was warm, soft, and custardy with little crispy edges -- topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream that slowly melted into the nooks of the pudding. Absolute heaven. The brownie was thick, rich, and fudgey, served warm with a generous scoop of smoky bacon-infused ice cream. I was skeptical about the bacon ice cream at first, but it actually balanced out the sweetness of the brownie and gave it a really interesting savory note. Easily one of the most memorable desserts I've had in a long time. Service throughout the evening was phenomenal. Our server was friendly, patient, and gave really thoughtful recommendations without being pushy. Drinks were refilled promptly, plates cleared at the right moments, and dessert arrived just when we thought we couldn't eat another bite but somehow found room. All in all, this was an outstanding dining experience from start to finish. Great food, excellent service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back and probably ordering that mac 'n cheese all to myself next time. Highly recommend this spot if you're in the area -- easily a 10/10 experience

This was the first restaurant I tried while visiting SLC. The ambiance is great and there is a really nice view if you get a seat facing the window of the mountains. The waiter recommended all the items we tried and told us their Mac and cheese was number 1 in SLC so of course we had to try. I was not impressed by the Mac and cheese and would give it a 6/10. The pork belly was phenomenal 10/10 and the oxtail risotto was good 8.5/10. The best part about this experience was the service! Being new to the area our waiter told us all about SLC and things to try which was very helpful. He also tailored his food recommendations based on what we told him we liked to eat.

Had dinner there Saturday night. Nice place, everyone was pleasant. Drank only water. Ordered the grilled oysters, ate one and stopped. I've ate raw and grilled oysters in the past... these tasted awful. Immediately notified the waiter... the waiter changed them out for a different item. The chef came to the table twice checking on me. Few hours later my stomach was feeling queasy. Sunday thru Monday sick. I can't prove 100% the oysters were the cause, however I was feeling good prior. My objective in writing this review is to alert patrons and owners how dangerous spoiled oysters are.... can be fatal.

Three of us had a fabulous dinner at Carson Kitchen! From the food, to the service, to the ambiance, it really hit the mark. We arrived around 5:30pm during the week and were able to easily get a table. There were so many items on the menu that sounded good. Everything is served tapas style so we decided to try a variety of items: -"Devils Eggs" with crispy pancetta, caviar -Tempura Green Beans with pepper jelly cream cheese -Beet Tartare with pistachio, mandarin orange, goat cheese -Cocoa-Espresso NY Strip with red wine demi -Baked Mac & Cheese Everything was sooo good. There was not one thing that we didn't enjoy. The devils eggs were amazing, the steak cooked perfectly, the mac n cheese seemed to have a hint of truffle and was delicious. The portion size of tempura beans was huge! We all were stuffed by the time we left. Our server Fez was also the best. He checked on us regularly, gave some great recommendations, and made our evening a fun one. I'll definitely return and would recommend checking this place out!

Came to my restaurant namesake 5:30 on a Tuesday. Had heard great things about the diverse dishes. Our table had a very dirty window next to us. Started the food with the pork belly my wife gave a 7/10 (I was a 6/10) decent meat with a buffalo sauce. Made it solid but not the best pork belly I've ever had. Then got Mac and Cheese and Espresso steak. Mac was different than I saw in the pictures. A white sauce and parm cheese dish 6.5/10. The steak was rather chewy and the marinade didn't accent the meat as well as I'd hope I'd only say a 5/10. Server was nice and friendly. Overall I'd say 6/10, not bad but not memorable

Great food, service and atmosphere. LOVED the beet salad and short rib. The deviled eggs and shrimp were good but nothing amazing. The brownie was a bit dry. But walked away satisfied and really happy we got the salad- it was the star of the meal

There's nothing I love more than a creative chef who can make you crave things you never realized were craveable. I mean, I've never felt hungry and thought "man, I could really go for some snake!" Carson kitchen is a food-lovers happy place. The menu is very shareable, which is the best way to eat, IMHO. We went hungry, and ordered more food than our stomachs were prepared for! The Devil's Eggs are a MUST. Hands down the best bite of the night. The filling is sinfully fluffy, and decadently topped with crisp pancetta and caviar. I've had deviled eggs countless ways, but never this luscious. The Hotdog Burnt Ends was clever, and what you'd expect - charred bits of hotdog swimming in sauce. They're really delicious but probably something you could make at home. The Mexican Street Polenta was perfectly cooked with a crispy edge and creamy center. Best I've ever had? No. Better than most? Absolutely! So I'd highly recommend if you're a fan. The Mushroom Flatbread was nice - it's cooked in a genuine pizza oven so the crust is ripe with smoky char texture that I crave from a crust. The use of toppings and fired method made it feel genuinely Mediterranean and made me long for the Amalfi Coast. The true standout though, and what I'll be going back for, is the Gin Riggies. It's a pasta dish featuring a silky tomato cream and a rabbit/snake sausage. The flavor was, well, I'm not sure how to describe it. It was AWESOME. So if you can get your head around the ingredients then definitely indulge!! Overall Carson Kitchen is a great destination - whether it's a date night or dinner with friends.

A short walk from our hotel and an easy online reservation ensured we had a good start at Carson Kitchen. We were immediately seated at the counter which was a great place to sit. We were able to watch the activities in the kitchen and even chat with one of the chefs. Since it was late after a long day of travel, we opted to split a few options. We chose the short ribs for our entree and the Mac and cheese and warm spinach salad as our sides. The short ribs were cooked medium and were very tasty. The Mac and cheese had a nice crisp to the top. The spinach salad was fresh, cool spinach topped with a warm mixture of veggies. Very tasty. The amount of food was perfect. The staff was very helpful to us in navigating the menu. We watched chef Amati make these beautiful deviled eggs and commented on his artistry. He was so kind to make one for my husband. Husband can attest that they were as tasty as they were beautiful.

Very friendly, engaging staff. I felt very welcomed and comfortable. Delicious comfort food.

Family style eating is a love language, especially when your college friends are all reunited after several years. We literally ordered the entire appetizer section, and it was a unanimous decsion that the Chicken Skins and Pork Belly were the all-time favs. Not sure if the chef is keto, or just Filipino. Either way, solid offerings all around

The experience was a bit of a letdown as I spent time planning ahead by reserving a table as the night scene can be 50/50. We came in looking for dinner, unfortunately, the 2/3 items I had in mind to be complimented were unavailable (Short Rib Steak & the Bubble & Squeak). The Pork Belly was the 3rd item, but as an appetizer and that wasn't going to get me where I wanted & needed to be. So it was a bust. I tried to pivot, but I noticed the portions for the other items were very small and that left us "wanting more"... We had 2 cocktails en route, a Ketel One Martini & the 'Let's Hug it Out which was mezcal, ginger & bitters... After learning the key items we wanted were not available, we left and I jokingly said I should have ordered the 'Angry Tony' as that's how I was feeling...

The food is fantastic in this place! I've heard about it for a a year and finally went in - so glad we did. The Mac and Cheese is off the charts - four cheese with mozzarella balls melted into the Mac! The French dip is pot roast French dip!!! Off the charts!

Excellent tapas place in DT SLC. Very savory dishes. Must try the killer shrimp, potbelly, pepperoni flatbread and baked mac and cheese. All excellent. Service was fast and friendly. GM came out to greet us as well. Very impressed and will definitely pass by next time I'm there.

heard of this place in Las Vegas. and anything there is good so gotta try it while in Utah. GET: -fried chicken skins. -hot dog burnt ends (sauce with it was good). PASS: -chicken thighs (it was okay but priced wise no). the drinks taste good but i shouldve ask for another shot in them. the restaurant looked very nice too.

The food is mid, especially for the price The chicken skin was not that crispy, toast - jam, fried asparagus and the chicken was all mid.

I went here with Debra R and Jose R for dinner. I got the oxtail risotto. Debra R got the steak and Jose R got the chicken. We also got some macaroni and cheese. The food was really good.

Big shut out to Jordan and Vanessa for providing top-notch service to their customers!! They had to multi-task to combat the labor shortage. Not to mention, all the dishes were tasty with generous portions. Some notable sharing dishes were crispy chicken skins, tempura green beans, and tacos. They also offer a pretty creative cocktail list. I have been going to SLC a few times this year for work, and this is by far my favorite spot!

Ok so we got the roast beef sandwich w/tater tots, Mac n cheese, flatbread and crispy chicken skins. The chicken skins were the only thing on the menu that was good. For the prices I expected it to be better. The sandwich was meat on a bun, flatbread was tasteless and the flatbread was probably off the shelf from a grocery store. I was so disappointed in the food and the Mac n cheese was not good. I guess I expected good food based on the reviews but definitely not the worth the money we paid.

Cute spot, was very quiet when I went on a Thursday lunch. Had the beet salad, delicious, would order again and the Greek tacos. The tacos were not for me. I was expecting more of a Greek flare but very much taco meat but with feta and some other Greek toppings. I can see how some would love but will try a different entree for my next visit. Service was great. Friendly and attentive

They should stay with the burger that was a hit on TripleD Burger is just a burger and wait staff is not engaged

Wow. What a great restaurant that really has its act together! Here's what we had: Burger- Kaiser roll for a bun, crusted beef, nice smoky flavor, 1/2 pound. Tater tots- appear home made, crusty, subtly spicy! Mm! Chicken thighs - amazing preparation, creamy white Alabama bbq sauce Bok Choi wedge- kind of watery like bok choi would be in soup. But still crunchy. Surprisingly, the best salad "wedge" I've ever eaten! Servers 2) were great. Manager stopped by and was really personable. Great ambience and build out. Can't wait to come here again!!

I was disappointed in our inaugural visit to Carson Kitchen. I had high hopes, but it fell short. The food pretty tasty and definitely the highlight. The crispy chicken skins were so surprisingly tasty and came out fast. The cocktails were yummy and pretty. The meals were all flavorful. One issue is that it took FOREVER for our table to all get our food. It's like the kitchen cooked them one at a time as they trickled out over the course of about 20 minutes. My own meal was beets and grains and arrived last after everyone else had finished eating. They did comp the last two items and apologized. Another issue was value. The steak came with no sides for like $34. My son said it was just ok and had little flavor. I think a starch on the side would have gone a long way. A pasta dish was like a snack scoop. They were very stingy with the portions, especially considering the prices. I don't think I'd return, even though I did love my drink and beet salad. Disappointed!

Disappointing. Carson Kitchen has been on my list a long time because of the good reviews I've read. When I finally went I was surprised to see the place almost completely empty, except for one other patron. The drinks were alright but the menu was kind of limited. I was surprised at the quality of the food - mediocre - but still for a high price. I don't think there was a description of everything on the sandwich I got, the Chip Butty; it just said softshell crab and hp aoli (and nobody could explain to me what hp meant!). I felt mislead, because I was surprised when a tall sandwich with lots of oven fries and a teeny little fried softshell crab came out. I guess I should have known by the name that it would be loaded with fries, it even came with fries on the side but I asked to substitute a salad and I'm so glad I did. The bread was stale and I ate a fry or two but just ended up deconstructing the sandwich to eat the expensive part of it. I think the salad was the best part of the whole meal. I think my partner got the Secret Sunday Chicken sandwich, it was ok, the the bun was stale and he ended up not eating it. The location is great, very large, the street parking is a little difficult. The atmosphere inside is dark and moody with a huge beautiful granite bar and lots of seating. Very cool ambiance but totally empty.

I had to return to my favorite Salt Lake spot Carson Kitchen! Rylee was fantastic and so helpful guiding me down my next dinning experience. This time around I had something totally different from before, I ordered the Beet Tartare and the Mushroom Flatbread. For most restaurants, I think that consistency and delivery can be difficult, but not for the Carson Kitchen. Ebony nailed both my dishes. I am a sucker for a good beet salad and this was next level! Loved how fun it was making the perfect bite. After cleaning my plate I moved on to the mushroom flatbread. I really liked the levels of flavors on this flatbread. If you're in Salt Lake, make Carson your must stop.

Carson kitchen - pretty much empty, we were the only party at the time (Sunday ~9pm) - spacious and modern interior - customer service was not great, waitress was nice and friendly but likely forgot to put in some of our party's orders because we had to check up on those missing orders and she rewrote the orders down and along with that, our 2nd order came out incorrectly - along with that, Yelp shows that customers could receive a free berry crumble dessert upon check in but the waitress had no idea what that was so that should probably be removed if it's not longer applicable 1. Tempura green beans with cream cheese dip (4.5/5) - green beans had a great crunch and paired so well with the cream cheese 2. Bacon jam (4/5) - my first time having this and I really liked it! - sweet and savory flavor - would've liked for the cheese to be more evenly distributed 3. Chicken skin with honey (5/5) - the chicken skin had the perfect crunch, well seasoned I loved this - the flavors really elevated when dipped in honey, must try 4. Rabbit Alfredo (2.7/5) - first time trying rabbit, it tastes like chicken but a little more firm/more of a chew - pasta sauce was not as flavorful as I hoped, was lacking an umami flavor - portion was smaller than I expected as well 5. Short rib steak (2/5) - steak was way too salty, could not eat more than 1-2 pieces - not pictured

Really delicious and unique food! We had the shrimp appetizers - super good, come with pickled jalapeños which you can skip if you don't like spice but I loved them. Turkey burger was great, so was the beet salad. Next time I want to try the pear salad because they even pickle some of the pears. Really fun overall and will be back!

We went here during a break from a work conference at the nearby convention center. Staff was friendly and attentive and the food was OUTSTANDING! Shrimp, chicken skins, strip steak and mac & cheese were all group favorites. Save room for dessert!!!

First time coming here. Didn't expect the portions to be so fulfilling. Definitely recommend the fried chicken skin- comes with side of honey! Pork belly wasn't bad I enjoyed it. Flatbread was delicious! Enjoyed everything we got here can't wait to come again and try other things! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Food came out on a timely manner.

Wonderful food and service. Visiting Salt Lake City on business and found this gem on YELP. Definitely come back if visiting the city again. Server made great recommendations for food choices. Everything was so good.

Came here while attending an event for a little bit of a later dinner after the day was over. My three friends ordered the burger and we shared several appetizers. I got the risotto. Appetizers were great. I highly recommend the fried green beans. They have a nice light batter and great taste. It's a large serving but you'll find yourself continuously reaching for it through the meal. Mac and cheese was also a stand out. Not too heavy and great flavor. I got to try some of the tatertots and they were good. Friends all seemed to enjoy the burger. I found the risotto light but still filling. I wasn't expecting the flavors but it was still good. Place is slightly pricey and they didn't have several things on the menu which was disappointing. But service was attentive. It's in a nice block of town. I believe on the ground floor of a hotel. Slightly upscale but you can dress casual as well.