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Top 10 Spots for Delicious Bar Food in Utah: Fab Fare for Foodies

Utah’s bar scene has evolved, offering much more than the classic snacks of the past. Today, you’ll find creative and upscale bar fare that rivals full-service restaurants. Think dishes like truffle fries, duck wings, and artisanal flatbreads, alongside unexpected options like seafood delicacies and gourmet sliders. Whether you’re in the mood for unique takes on…

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Ted Scheffler

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Utah’s bar scene has evolved, offering much more than the classic snacks of the past. Today, you’ll find creative and upscale bar fare that rivals full-service restaurants. Think dishes like truffle fries, duck wings, and artisanal flatbreads, alongside unexpected options like seafood delicacies and gourmet sliders. Whether you’re in the mood for unique takes on traditional bar bites or something entirely inventive, Utah’s bars are raising the bar on flavor and quality. Explore the best spots across the state for an elevated bar food experience that goes beyond the usual.
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Ted Scheffler

Originally trained as an anthropologist, Ted Scheffler is a seasoned food, wine, and travel writer based in Utah. He loves cooking, skiing, music, and reading, and spends an inordinate amount of time tending to his ever-growing herd of guitars and amplifiers. Ted is also the author of the Utah Bites newsletter, which is published in partnership with Utah Stories. Before moving to Utah, Ted lived in New York City, and numerous states in the US, as well as in various countries overseas, Spain, Japan, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. He earned a Master’s Degree in Anthropology from the Graduate Faculty of The New School for Social Research.

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