Restaurant Review: Bambara

Date: October 16, 2008

Guests: Diane and Donna Cañate
Place: Bambara (Hotel Monaco)

202 South Main St., Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Hours: 
Breakfast: Monday-Friday 7am-10:00am; Saturday 8am-11am; Sunday 8am-12pm
Lunch: Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pm; Saturday & Sunday Closed
Dinner: Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-10:00pm; Friday & Saturday 5:30pm-10:30pm; Sunday 5:30pm-9:00pm

Order:

• Pan Roasted Alaskan Halibut, Summer Harvest Chowder, Potato Croquette, Crisp Smoked Prosciutto $14.50
  
  

This light flaky fish dish was perfect for a late lunch. Served in a harvest chowder, which layered rich creamy flavors matched with salty crisp of the prosciutto. I ate every last bite of it. It tasted just as beautiful as it looked. 

Grilled Angus Sirloin Burger, Beehive Cheddar, Porter Onion Jam, Horseradish Mayonnaise, House Cut Fries $9.50

Bambara seems an unlikely spot to pick up a burger, but those who have tasted it know that Bambara has one of the best burger's in town. My mom described it as flavorful and texturely pleasing from the soft toasted bun, crunchy lettuce, and juicy burger...all paired with perfectly seasoned pomme frites and a pickle. 

Bambara, voted City Weekly's 2008 reader's choice for Best Atmosphere, it is the perfect spot for a business meeting , late lunch with your mom, pre and post theater eats, and everything in between. We recently sampled the desserts and believe me, they were all delicious.



The combination of class, service, and impeccably executed dishes makes Bambara a must. I find myself pleasantly satisfied with everything from the blue cheese chips, a popular appetizer, to the complimentary red pepper hummus served with house-made bread.