231 South Edison Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
21 and Over Establishment

A cozy, dimly lit lounge area with leather armchairs, a wooden bookshelf, and walls decorated with mirrors and vintage decor. In the background, there are people sitting at tables. 
Groups & Parties

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Come to celebrate your special event or - give us the opportunity to make your event memorable. We look forward to serving and seeing you soon!

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Long ago, this very place was “a riff-raff assemblage of cowboys, tin-horners, higher-toned gamblers, and the rag-tag and bobtail element.” According to the Salt Lake Herald, this building at 231 South on what was then known as Franklin Avenue, was originally built around 1891 for the short-lived Franklin Avenue Variety Theatre. The theatre was more famous for the secret door on the third floor above the stage than any performance. The door led to an adjoining saloon and small “wine rooms” where men and women enjoyed themselves and were waited by illegal liquor dispensers, as reported in the Deseret Weekly. Franklin was considered a tenderloin district as were the other mid-block alleys such as Commercial Street and Plum Alley. At the time, the newspapers sometimes referred to the street as “Darktown” as it was one of the only places African Americans were welcome.

A cocktail glass with a light-colored drink and a circular design made of orange foam on top, placed on a polished wooden bar next to a black napkin that reads 'Franklin Ave Cocktails & More'.
A salad with grilled steak, bacon, lettuce, cheese crumbles, and dressing in a black bowl on a wooden table.
Fresh green salad with red and green chili slices, chopped nuts, and basil leaves in a bowl.
A bowl of deviled eggs topped with chives and paprika surrounded by various bowls of food including a burger with lettuce, onion, cheddar cheese, and bacon and salads.
Fried appetizer balls garnished with microgreens and a dollop of sauce in a ceramic dish on a wooden table.
A bowl of raw fish sashimi with sliced jalapeños, microgreens, and chopped nuts on the side, served with a side of red sauce, on a wooden table.
A pink cocktail with a lemon peel garnish in a tall, elegant glass on a wooden surface, with a dark, blurred background.
Close-up of a cooked fish fillet with char marks, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, served with peppers and sauce in a ceramic bowl.
A glass of amber-colored cocktail with ice cubes and orange peel, placed on a dark bar counter with a blurred bar background.
A ceramic bowl of pasta with shredded cheese, fresh herbs, and a tomato-based sauce on a wooden table.
A pink cocktail garnished with fresh mint leaves, served in a stemmed glass on a wooden surface.
Four breaded and fried appetizers topped with white sauce and garnished with green onion curls in a ceramic dish.
A blue plate with glazed chicken wings garnished with green scallions and sesame seeds, accompanied by sliced cucumbers.
A colorful mixed salad with various vegetables on a blue plate placed on a wooden table.
Dish with fried breaded item topped with shredded lettuce, cabbage, creamy dressing, and dark sauce on a decorative plate.
Four chocolate-dipped cookies topped with white chocolate and sprinkled with cocoa nibs, served on a beige ceramic plate on a wooden table.
Barbecue ribs garnished with greens, sesame seeds, and served with sliced pickles and carrots on a blue plate.
A cheeseburger with lettuce, onion, tomato, bacon, and melted cheese, served with seasoned French fries and pickles on a white plate.
Close-up of a bowl of mashed potatoes topped with chopped pecans and bread crumbs
Hearty plate of braised beef short ribs with mashed potatoes, topped with sour cream and crispy fried herbs, on a white dish

RESERVATION

Call us at (801)-363-0137 or book a table through Yelp:

*For large parties of 9+, please call to book.
An empty bar with a row of beer taps, a tap handle for a beer or soda, and a glass water dispenser in a modern restaurant with hanging lights, tables, and chairs in the background.

We welcome every type of private event

PARTIES
PARTIES
Interior of a cozy restaurant with wooden flooring, green chairs, bar stools, and warm lighting fixtures.

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DRINKS
DRINKS
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RESERVATIONS
RESERVATIONS

  • "Mid century modern aesthetic. Cozy on a quiet street. Excellent cocktails. Old fashions and seasonal are always solid. Professional and friendly tendies. Excellent food. Try anything. Brussel Sprouts are dank! This is a great snow day spot on account of its adorable location."

    — Timothy G: ★★★★★

  • "First time in this establishment. Very impressed with decor and layout. Would HIGHLY recommend the deviled eggs. So creative and delicious. I had the steak salad as well. Very upscale and unique, yet impressive recipes. And they rotate their menu! Service was exceptional as were the cocktails. They have whiskeys you rarely see elsewhere. I will DEFINITELY be back."

    — Dale J: ★★★★★

  • "Love the atmosphere here, and I'm so glad they renovated this historic building! The appetizers are great, particularly the deviled eggs and the whipped feta with dill chips. But the burger is the star for me. Staff is typically friendly, and sitting at the bar is always a good time. I come often for drinks and the burger, and of course I'll be back, soon!"

    — Mitchell B: ★★★★★

  • "Delicious food, amazing service, and fun music! Came here for a work dinner and we all had a really great time. I think every single dish we had was delicious so I recommend them all. Likewise, everyone enjoyed their cocktails and beer. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the SLC area."

    — Francesca D: ★★★★★

  • "The best restaurant in Salt Lake City!! So good that we had to have dinner there TWICE and returned for lunch before our flight back to New York! Cannot wait to go back to Franklin Ave next time I visit Utah."

    — Pamela S: ★★★★★