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Lamb's Grill Cafe

(801) 364-7166

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Lamb's is the oldest continually operating restaurant in the State of Utah.

George P. Lamb, a Greek immigrant, opened Lamb's Grill Cafe on George Washington's birthday, February 22, 1919 in Logan, Utah. In 1931, a picture of George Washington, which hangs in teh main dining room, was given to Mr. Lamb by George H. Dern, Governor of hte State of Utah to commemorate that occasion. Governor Dern was later appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to serve as Secretary of Defense. Lamb's thrived in Logan until 1939 when Mr. Lamb was encouraged to move his restaurant to the business district in downtown Salt Lake City. Since that time, The Herald Building at 169 South Main Street, has been the home of Lamb's Grill Cafe. The Herald Building, now on The National Register of Historic Places, was erected in 1905 to house the Herald Newspaper and other businesses.

The restaurant has remained essentially unchanged since 1939. the booths, tables, wainscot, back-bar, counter, counter stools, light fixtures and steam-table, which are still in use today, came from a restaurant previously located on Main Street known as Gunn's Cafe. One notable exception, the chairs in the main dining room, were imported from Vienna by Mr. Lamb in the 1920s. The antiques, which decorate the restaurant have been collected from around the world.

Ted J. Speros, who had been involved in the restaurant business in Salt Lake City since 1933, joined Mr. Lamb in 1941. The two men worked as partners for 32 years and built Lamb's into a veritable downtown institution.

Nationally, Lamb's has been recognized many times for exceptional quality and service: United Airlines Mainliner Magazine selected Lamb's to receive its "Excellence in Dining Award" three consecutive years; the United States Trout Farmers Association awarded Lamb's a 3rd Place Plaque for its preparation and service of fresh Utah trout;Town and Country Magazine selected Lamb's as one of "The Best 169 Restaurants in America" and in January, 1999, the Orange County Register selected Lamb's as one of the best restaurants in the world to get a great, inexpensive breakfast. In October 2007, John T. Speros was inducted into the Utah State Restaurant Association "Hall of Fame" after more than fifty years of service to Lamb's Grill Cafe. And in the July, 2008 issue of Salt Lake Magazine, "Best of the Beehive," Lamb's was awarded "Best Liquid Meal," highlighting our homemade lentil soup and our milkshakes.

Lamb's has long been the "place to eat" when in town. At breakfast, lunch or dinner, shoppers mingle with lawyers, bnakers and business people. Serivce is provided at the long, black, marble counter or at tables with white linens. Patrons are served simply prepared and consistently good meals. Excellent service is the common scene at Lamb's.

To this day, Lamb's strives to maintain its high standards which have endured for 89 years. We appreciate you as a customer and hope you enjoy our tradition!

Lamb's Grill Cafe proudly supports the following program(s) and/or projects on KUED:

Red Dwarf
British Comedies

Lamb's Grill underwriting spot

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