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Conference Dining

Downtown Salt Lake City has a wide variety of dining venues, from mouthwatering steak to fast food. Many restaurants are within walking distance of the conference hotel or accessible via lightrail (TRAX). The information below provides a handful of details. For a complete list of options by cuisine or location, see Visit Salt Lake.

The Closest, Quickest Food Available

Inside the Family History Library: For those who really don’t wish to quit researching but absolutely must find something to eat….you will find a small vending area on the first floor of the library, which offers a variety of frozen and packaged foods. You will also find the daily newspaper posted along the wall to read, plenty of tables and chairs, a change machine, and two microwave ovens available along with handy things like plastic forks and napkins. You may purchase something there or bring your own. Obviously, no library materials are allowed inside the eating area, and no food is allowed outside the eating area.

Store it in your Room: One of the advantages of staying at the Plaza is the microwave ovens and refrigerators in every room. With a Harmon's grocery store just a few blocks east of the Plaza, this is an even handier option than before.

City Creek Center

Directly south-east of the Plaza is a two-square-block complex which include shopping, dining, and entertainment, along with beautiful pathways, fountains, and the restored creek that originally wound its way through that area.

Dining: There are a variety of restaurants located throughout the property, from the yummy Blue Lemon to Johnny Rockets or The Cheesecake Factory.

Food Court: The City Creek food court is located on the east side of the center. You can take a stroll past the historical sites on South Temple, or meander through the City Creek shopping areas. If you prefer to ride, take any TRAX line Southbound (traveling east at boarding) to the next stop (City Center); this will place you nearest the east entrance to the City Creek food court.

The Gateway

A little over one-half mile southwest is The Gateway–an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment area. The Gateway offers a wide variety of dining venues from Applebee’s to the Rumbi Island Grill. You will find a Japanese sushi bar, a Pub & Grub, and even a Brazilian Grill. A complete listing, along with detailed maps of both levels, may be found on their website.

Food Court: The Canyon Creek Cafe Food Court is located directly west of the Planetarium off 100 South. There you will find several fast food options such as Orange Julius, Subway, and Taco Time.

To get to the Gateway, walk west on South Temple to 400 West and turn left. Or board the Northbound Blue TRAX line (actually headed west when you board) at the Temple Square Station directly in front of the hotel and exit at the Planetarium Station (2nd stop).