Spencer's for Steaks and Chops
Clark Learning Office Center, Salt Lake City
Restaurant in Salt Lake City, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Spencer's for Steaks and Chops is a practical downtown Salt Lake City pick when the group wants a classic steakhouse rather than sushi, Mexican, or a broader contemporary American dinner. It is easiest to justify for business meals, first-time steakhouse plans, and familiar special occasions, with Matteo Ristorante Italiano and Bambara Salt Lake City as stronger cross-shops when cuisine identity matters more.
About Spencer's for Steaks and Chops
Compared with options like Matteo Ristorante Italiano and Bambara Salt Lake City, Spencer's for Steaks and Chops is best considered when the group is drawn to what the name suggests: steaks and chops in Salt Lake City. Plan around the venue name, Salt Lake City location, business-casual dress code, and hours.
Choose this when the name fits the plan
If the table is deciding between different kinds of meals, Spencer's for Steaks and Chops is the more natural direction when steaks and chops are the point. HandoSake Sushi points the meal in a different direction, while Blue Iguana Restaurant offers another point of comparison. For mixed groups, the practical value here is clarity: the name gives diners a simple expectation without needing to build the plan around specific menu details.
Use the restaurant for the category it clearly signals and check current menu details directly before making plans. The schedule is broad: Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 4 PM to 10 PM.
First-timers should plan around timing, dress, and mood
For a meal where the group wants a direct choice, Spencer's for Steaks and Chops can be compared by mood with Bambara Salt Lake City, Matteo Ristorante Italiano, HandoSake Sushi, Blue Iguana Restaurant, and Lake Effect. The right pick depends on what the group wants that night, rather than on assumptions about menu breadth, bar seating, pricing, or awards.
The practical booking signal is simple: choose Spencer's for Steaks and Chops when the venue name matches the occasion and the hours work for the group. The dress code is business casual, so plan for a polished but not overly formal visit. For any details beyond hours and dress code, confirm directly with the restaurant before going.
Planning details
- Location
- 255 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- spencersslc.com
- Phone
- +18012384748
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Spencer’s reads like a traditional American chophouse transplanted into a changing downtown. The room leans on dark panelling and booth seating to set expectations before the menu arrives: restrained, familiar and focused on high-quality beef. It deliberately occupies the hotel-corridor bracket of downtown dining rather than the experimental, chef-driven frontier popping up elsewhere. Service gestures such as tableside preparations and a Cabernet-forward wine list reinforce a measured, slightly old-school elegance — the kind of place that prizes known quantities and steady execution over flash.
Best For
This is the kind of steakhouse you pick for a serious, sit-down dinner — think date nights that call for a classic atmosphere, business dinners where reliable service and a sober wine list matter, and special occasions that benefit from traditional tableside flourishes. Guests who want dry-aged beef, classic accompaniments and a wine program oriented toward Cabernet-heavy American producers find a dependable experience here. It competes not by chasing trends but by delivering familiar steakhouse strengths in a downtown, hotel-adjacent setting.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the house strengths: the signature Spencer’s Ribeye and the NY Strip are highlighted for a reason, and the menu’s emphasis on dry-aged beef rewards focus on the steaks. Expect classic sides and tableside preparations — plan your meal around a main steak, share sides family-style if you’re celebrating, and let the sommelier guide you toward fuller-bodied, Cabernet-forward American reds that the list favors. If you prefer something lighter, ask about preparation and trimming options, but the menu’s core appeal is its beef and classic pairings.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dim lighting, wood tones, neutral tones with rich color pops, moody and calming with private seating banquettes.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Dietary
- Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Spencer's Ribeye
- NY Strip
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 255 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Planning details
Location
255 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Try Bambara Salt Lake City if the group wants a polished downtown dinner but not a steakhouse. Choose Matteo Ristorante Italiano when pasta and Italian cooking are a stronger match for the occasion.
Restaurant context
How Spencer's for Steaks and Chops compares in Salt Lake City
Choose Spencer's for Steaks and Chops when the brief is clear: a downtown steakhouse meal with a familiar format. Matteo Ristorante Italiano is the better cross-shop for an Italian dinner, while HandoSake Sushi makes more sense when the group wants sushi rather than a meat-led table.
Bambara Salt Lake City is the closest practical alternative for a central, polished dinner, but it reads broader and less steakhouse-specific. Blue Iguana Restaurant should be the value-leaning, casual choice if the occasion does not need a formal steakhouse feel.
Lake Effect is the better pick when drinks and a social room matter more than a traditional dinner structure. For an easier booking with a classic occasion feel, Spencer's is the steadier choice; for a more defined cuisine lane, look to Matteo Ristorante Italiano, HandoSake Sushi, or Blue Iguana Restaurant.
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Compare Spencer's for Steaks and Chops
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer's for Steaks and Chops | Salt Lake City | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence |
| Matteo Ristorante Italiano | Salt Lake City | No published awards |
| HandoSake Sushi | Salt Lake City | No published awards |
| Bambara Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City | No published awards |
| Blue Iguana Restaurant | Salt Lake City | No published awards |
| Lake Effect | Salt Lake City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Spencer's for Steaks and Chops?
The name points to steaks and chops, but current dishes, sides, and pricing should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before you go.
What should I wear to Spencer's for Steaks and Chops?
The dress code is business casual. Plan for polished, comfortable attire suitable for a Salt Lake City restaurant.
Can I eat at the bar at Spencer's for Steaks and Chops?
Is Spencer's for Steaks and Chops good for a special occasion?
It can be a sensible option if the occasion fits the venue name and the hours work for your group. The dress code is business casual, which supports a polished but not overly formal plan.
What are alternatives to compare with Spencer's for Steaks and Chops?
Depending on the mood, compare it with Matteo Ristorante Italiano, HandoSake Sushi, Bambara Salt Lake City, Blue Iguana Restaurant, and Lake Effect. Spencer's for Steaks and Chops is the clearest fit when the group is specifically drawn to steaks and chops.
Is lunch or dinner better at Spencer's for Steaks and Chops?
The hours are Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 4 PM to 10 PM. Confirm current service details directly with the restaurant.
What should a first-timer know about Spencer's for Steaks and Chops?
Spencer's for Steaks and Chops is in Salt Lake City. The hours are 11:30 AM to 10 PM Monday through Friday and 4 PM to 10 PM Saturday and Sunday, and the dress code is business casual.
