Park City is a melting pot of rich history and people from across the world, and the culinary scene lives up to that reputation. With several new dining and drinking establishments launched over the past year, get your taste buds ready to blast off with the resulting flavors.
Le Depot and Union Patisserie
Taking the title as the freshest spots out of the oven are Le Depot Brasserie and Union Patisserie in Park City, both operated by James Beard award-winning chef Galen Zamarra. The French-inspired eateries are sweet places to eat and drink in an après activity setting, catch up with friends or even have a meeting.
Le Depot Brasserie occupies a building with an ultra-rich history on Lower Main Street, as it once served as a major Union Pacific train station connecting the West and has sat empty in recent years. This background served as inspiration for the design, decor and heritage menu. Zamarra describes the experience as being transported to earlier days with “cooking techniques of the times that help the simplicity of the dishes stand out.” In the winter, the upstairs will have a chalet vibe with classic dishes like raclette and fondue on the menu. Downstairs there is more of an Art Deco feel from the early 1900s.
“We have big shoes to fill in this community, but we ultimately wanted to create a venue that locals can call their own,” says Zamarra. “The location will be busy with the ski crowds and other Main Street attractions. But at the end of the day, we want it to be a place that locals feel comfortable coming to.”
Union Patisserie offers quicker bites, such as desserts, ice creams, hors d’oeuvres and small plates. This is an appealing attraction for folks looking to get a smaller bite, compared to the shared plates and alpine menu of Le Depot Brasserie. Both have sunny patios and are adjacent to a spacious courtyard area.
Whether you’re looking for a formal sit-down or a casual grab-and-go, Park City’s two newest spots transform you back to the early twenties era of French dining and skiing, right in our backyard.
LOMA Park City
Also located on Lower Main, LOMA Park City blends Italian and Mediterranean cuisines for one-of-a-kind taste. Co-owners Adam and Meisha Ross of Twisted Fern are bringing their same homemade, unique flavors and sustainability commitments to their new eatery.
“The concept for the restaurant stemmed from the actual space,” Meisha says. “We had been discussing potential new restaurants for a while, but the wood-fire pizza oven already existed in the space, so it led to this idea of modern fusion Italian.”
The menu features items such as baba ghanoush, handmade pitas, hummus, pasta and, of course, pizza. Their vision was to lean into the freshness that is so characteristic of Mediterranean dishes. Similar to Twisted Fern, most everything will be house made.
“Opening weekend [the second weekend in August] went really well, we had a great turnout,” Meisha says. “Italian can be a crowded space, but our menu is a different approach to that concept. It still has all those nurturing, cozy menu items we all love.”
Mumbai House
Located nearby but coming straight from the Punjabi region in India, Mumbai House brings the warm, spicy flavors that comfort year-round, alongside exceptional service. Though the most popular items are spicy lamb dhal makhani, chicken tika masala and homemade naan, it’s hard to go wrong with anything on the Mumbai House’s menus here as well as in Salt Lake City and Tooele, Utah.
“We like to tell our customers, ‘You’re like family; you’re the reason our kids get to eat every day,’” says owner Dilpreet Toor. “The main motto of our food is if we cannot serve it to our kids, we won’t serve it to our customers.”
Toor emphasizes the Indian feeling of lungi, which is a form of service offered in his culture. Feeding a higher volume of people is more important than the prices on the menus, Toor says. The family grew up cooking and feeding their neighbors, so this restaurant is an extension of what they already love to do.
“My father always told me, you came into this earth empty-handed, and you’ll leave empty-handed, so my job is to feed people no matter what,” Toor says. “None of this is going out with me. We go beyond limits to feed our customers.”
The Bagel Den
Experience a taste of New York with the newest location of The Bagel Den in Park City. Matt Johnston, originally from The Empire State, is excited about his third Utah location after opening Heber six years and Provo three years ago.
“I honestly have always thought that Park City would be the perfect location for another Bagel Den,” Johnston says. “I’m from upstate New York, and we’re avid skiers and hikers there too. Bagels are a go-to before doing any of these outdoor activities. When you look at the area Park City is in, it’s the perfect complement.”
All the raw dough the bagels are made from is imported from the East Coast and prepared in-house. Meats and cheeses are all-natural, single-sourced and sliced on-site, and the cream cheeses are whipped up with fresh ingredients like strawberries and veggies. The Bagel Den proudly uses beans from Park City Coffee Roaster as an ode to more local flavors.
“That’s what has set us apart for six years, maintaining that quality and the amazing personality of the staff,” Johnston says. “I take so much pride in being in the Park City community. We’ve lived, we’ve learned, and I hope we continue to get better.”
Premiere Park City
With a tapas-style menu, activated cocktails and live entertainment, Premiere Park City on Main Street delivers a fresh new approach to the bar scene in town. “We’re more of an experiential entertainment location, which sets us apart,” says General Manager Anthony Hebert, who brings experience from Cisneros, Star Bar and various Las Vegas locations. “I wanted to bring something more than your average restaurant or bar to Park City.”
People can get everything from drinks and food to entertainment in one space, Hebert says. Operating seven days a week in the winter, the party is just getting started once 5 p.m. hits and the doors open.
“After 9 p.m., we flip the space to more of an event one,” Hebert says. “We bring that fun environment where people can go out with friends and experience unique things that a supper club atmosphere can offer.”
The Sticky Wicket
Deer Valley’s newest bar, located mid-mountain and upstairs at Silver Lake Lodge, celebrates the history of skiing while offering an après ski venue focused on connection and community.
“The inspiration was to celebrate the culture of skiing when Deer Valley was founded in the early eighties,” says Jacob Musyt, vice president of food and beverage for Deer Valley Resort. “We wanted the space to feel like it has always been at Deer Valley, and that it felt like it has more history than it really does.”
They found inspiration from some of the greatest ski bars in the country, like Mangy Moose in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and The Thirsty Squirrel at Utah’s Solitude Mountain Resort. The fashion, style and music of the eighties influenced the colors, patterns and overall environment.
“Most of the on-mountain venues focus on an ultra-high-end clientele, while The Sticky Wicket focuses on everyone,” Musyt says. “An owner of a ski-in and ski-out estate could be sitting next to an off-duty ski patroller and they both would feel comfortable, which was our goal.”
Other Delicious Options
Matilda: Located next door to local favorite Five5eeds, sister restaurant Matilda offers signature pizzas and shared plates that feature fresh, local produce and meats.
Mack’s Finest Gelato: When that after-dinner sweet tooth hits, Mack’s fresh flavors are sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Spitz: Park City is home to the newest location of this Utah favorite. The Mediterranean street food restaurant’s menu is filled with wraps, salads, gyros, fries and more.
