We will be staying at the Best Western Plaza hotel in downtown SLC in early July. Our daughter will be playing in a volleyball tournament at the Salt Palace. Since the hotel is so close to the Salt Palace we would like to try to save money and not rent a vehicle. Are there any reasonably priced family restaurants that are conveniently located if we have to walk and rely on public transporation? Any help will be greatly appeciated.

You'll find a host of affordable, "family oriented" dining options within walking distance in downtown SLC.

Well-known chains:
Macaroni Grill
Buca di Bepoo
Olive Garden
Applebee's (at Gateway shopping center)

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Salt Lake has great local places, as well. Two I'd recommend for casual dining are Tony Caputo's (Italian deli) and Red Rock Brewing Co. It's fun to see the view over downtown and eat at the Garden Restaurant at the top of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building,too.

There's no reason to rent a car downtown, especially since the TRAX (light rail) is free within that area.

Buca di Beppo -- my goodness, they probably wouldn't appreciate my slip-up!

Now that you have me thinking about it, a fun place to stop for great gelato is in the food court plaza of the Crossroads Mall on South Temple.

Since you'll be there in July (and for a VB tournament), I can't think of a better treat.

I was in SLC the last two summers and I would recommend the Red Rock Brewery. We walked there from the Best Western Plaza.

My last trip to SLC, we ate quite a few meals at PF Changs.
Good and not too expensive... and family style serving with unlimited, perfectly cooked brown and white rice.

Thanks for the replies! Keep them coming!