Living in or staying in Central Ninth, Salt Lake City

Scores

Safety and quiet come from researched sources about the whole neighborhood; walkability, transport and nightlife from the address reports here.

About Central Ninth

A compact, walkable neighborhood south of downtown with tree-lined residential streets, older homes, and a growing strip of local restaurants and small businesses along 900 South. It feels connected and urban without being as dense or hectic as the core downtown.

Good for

• solo travelers
• couples
• foodies
• culture lovers
• business travelers

Less suited to

• quiet seekers
• families
• luxury travelers

Watch out for

• Traffic and activity concentrate along 900 South and around the TRAX station, so expect some street noise.
• The area has ongoing redevelopment, so conditions can vary block by block.
• If you want a very quiet stay, choose a side street rather than the main corridor.

Sources

• Central Ninth Neighborhood | Council District 5
• West Temple Gateway Project Area | Council District 4
• Building Central 9th
• Annual Report 2022-2023
• Salt Lake’s Granary District has a vibe. Can it hold on to it as it grows?

Local picks

Food & drink

• The Pearl

  Vietnamese · It is a top Central Ninth restaurant with Vietnamese-inspired food and cocktails.

• Central 9th Market

  Pizza · It is known for sourdough pizza and is right in the neighborhood.

• Sip N Dip

  Middle Eastern · It offers Middle Eastern food and café-style service nearby.

• Laziz Kitchen

  Indian · It is a Mediterranean-style restaurant in the Central Ninth area with strong local recognition.

• Bar Nohm

  Japanese · It serves Japanese-style tapas and is a signature Central Ninth spot.

• Vertical Diner

  American · It is a long-running plant-based comfort-food restaurant near the neighborhood.

• Blue Copper Coffee

  It is a nearby coffee stop in the Central Ninth area.

• The Store

  It functions as both a café and market for easy daytime stops.

• Horn of the Moon

  It is listed as a coffee-focused spot in Central 9th.

• Morty's Café

  It is a close-by casual café option in the neighborhood.

Sights & things to do

• Central 9th Market

  It is a neighborhood landmark and a convenient stop for food and supplies.

• The Pearl

  It is a well-known Central Ninth dining and drinking spot.

• Bar Nohm

  It is a popular Central Ninth nightlife venue.

• Water Witch

  It is one of the area’s notable cocktail destinations.

• TF Brewing

  It is a local brewery that fits the neighborhood’s food-and-drink scene.

• Scion Cider Bar

  It adds another distinctive drink-focused stop in the district.

• Walk the Central Ninth streetscape

  This neighborhood is compact and best explored on foot.

• Browse local shops and market spaces on 900 South

  The area is known for small neighborhood retail and food-focused stops.

• Do a food crawl between nearby blocks

  Central Ninth has several walkable dining clusters close together.

• Visit the Central Ninth area around 900 South and 300 West

  It is the heart of the neighborhood and a convenient starting point.

• Take a relaxed evening out for drinks and dinner

  Several venues here are oriented toward casual night-out dining.

• Explore nearby street life and new development

  The district is an active, changing part of Salt Lake City.