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A fresh take on a
historic location

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The Garden Restaurant copper and black G medallion logo

About

The Garden Restaurant is a fresh take on a storied dining space inside one of downtown Salt Lake City’s crown jewels.

We’re on the ground floor of the historic Joseph Smith Memorial Building in the former Nauvoo Café space—now with direct street access and a newly renovated dining area. While we share a name with the former Garden Restaurant on the 10th floor, we’re offering a new experience with quick lunch service.

Dine in or order online Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. to try our savory soups, fresh salads, and made-to-order sandwiches or signature dishes like our turkey pot pie.

Hours

Monday-Friday
11am-3pm

We’re conveniently located in downtown Salt Lake City next to Temple Square, City Creek Mall, and the Temple Square TRAX station. Parking under the Joseph Smith Memorial Building can be accessed while heading west on South Temple Street.

Holidays

Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 27, 2025
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25, 2025
New Year's Day Thursday, January 1, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 19, 2026
Presidents' Day Monday, February 16, 2026
Memorial Day Monday, May 25, 2026
Independence Day Friday, July 3, 2026
Pioneer Day Friday, July 24, 2026
Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2026
Halloween Saturday, October 31, 2026
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26, 2026
Christmas Day Friday, December 25, 2026
+ 3 floating holidays

Your New favorite
lunch spot​

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