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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Salt Lake Magazine, Salt Lake City Weekly, and Gastronomic Salt Lake City. Updated August 2026.
Big South · South Salt Lake
Big South brings smoked meats and soul food sides together on Main Street in South Salt Lake. Smoked oxtails, barbecue wings, Mississippi pot roast and fried catfish give the menu substantial anchors, while smoked macaroni and cheese and collard greens complete the plate. The cooking is built for hearty combinations, so choosing both a meat and several sides reveals the kitchen's full range.
Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen - Draper
Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen serves Black soul food through familiar, carefully seasoned comfort dishes. Chicken fried chicken with gravy can be paired with collard greens, yams and cornbread, while catfish and wings offer different routes through the menu. Sweet tea completes the experience, and the Draper room gives the south valley a focused place for a full meat and sides plate.
The Bayou · Central City
Cajun and Creole traditions define The Bayou's place in this Southern set. The kitchen puts crawfish over gumbo fries, folds regional flavors into jambalaya and serves its recognizable alligator sausage cheesecake, all backed by an unusually broad beer selection. Bring enough people to divide a few dishes, since the menu rewards tasting its roux, seafood and sausage preparations side by side.