Best business lunches in Salt Lake City

"What's a good place to get some lunch around here?"

Working with so many business people and their clients, I get this question a lot. For this reason, I have compiled a list of top choice restaurants for the business lunch. Each location combines great food with unique style. Of course, these are only some of the great restaurants in Salt Lake!

1. Market Street

Ask anybody in Utah where to find the freshest seafood, and chances are they will tell you to go to Market Street. They have several locations, including downtown, University, Cottonwood, and South Jordan, and serve up everything from crab to steak. I recommend the mahi mahi tacos or, of course, the crab legs.

2. Takashi

Situated downtown on 18 West Market Street, Takashi is arguably the best sushi in Salt Lake. The decor is trendy and cosmopolitan, and the sushi and other dishes are innovative and delicious. Particularly tasty is the ceviche roll, a japanese twist on the traditional Latin American dish of raw fish and hot peppers "cooked" in lemon or lime juice.

3. Porcupine Grill

A staple for skiers returning from the Little and Big Cottonwood Canyon resorts, Porcupine serves fantastic burgers as well as some great Mexican dishes. The nachos are delicious and, though an appetizer, are big enough to feed three people.

4. Citris Grill

Located on 2991 East 3000 South in Salt Lake or 219 East 12300 South in Draper, the beauty of Citris is its simplicity. Try the daily grilled cheese, featuring a different variation on the old classic every day. If you like grilled cheese you will love grilled cheese with red bell peppers, goat cheese, and sliced avocado on wheat!

5. Cafe Trio

This warm neighborhood diner, with locations downtown and in cottonwood, boasts a loyal following (some of whom are there two or three times a week) and a contemporary ambiance. The rosmary flatbread is to die for, and the vegetarian panini is great for those who prefer a less carnivorous approach to dining.