Sayonara

Sayonara brings a little piece of Tokyo nightlife to downtown Salt Lake City. Located at 324 S State St Suite 150, this bar opens from 5 pm to 1 am Tuesday through Sunday, offering a relaxed after-work or weekend hangout. As you step inside, you’ll find neon signs, lantern-lit patios, and booths styled in the Japanese “minka” house motif—wood paneling, cozy low-ceiling feeling, and even anime-inspired corners. The ambiance is casual, inviting, and designed to evoke “Tokyo alley bar meets Salt Lake” — with small bites, sake flows, and cocktails that lean Japanese but stay approachable. Their menu includes gyoza, skewers like chicken katsu, and a selection of highballs, sochu, sake as well as craft beers. It’s especially popular with groups, young adults, and those looking for something different from the standard downtown bar. The patio seating and laid-back vibe make it easy to drop in, sit with a drink, and linger. The venue also encourages outside food in some cases, making it ideal for pairing sushi (or other take-out) with a cocktail. Whether you’re starting your evening with a well-crafted drink, want to catch up with friends, or just try something Tokyo-flavored in Utah, Sayonara offers a fun, slightly off-beat option downtown.