HISTORY

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 the main dining room, was given to Mr. Lamb by Governor George H. Dern, Governor of the State of Utah to commemorate that occasion. Governor Dern was later appointed by 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, counters, 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 1920's. 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; the Coffee Brewing Institute awarded the "Golden Cup Award" for brewing a superior cup of coffee; 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 to get a great inexpensive breakfast. Most recently, Salt Lake Magazine recognized Lamb's with its "Utah Lifetime Acheivement Award" and induction into their "Hall of Fame" for our long term commitment to excellence in dining in the March/April, 2000 issue.

Lamb's has long been the "place to eat" when in town. At breakfast, lunch or dinner, shoppers mingle with layers, bankers and business people. Service is provided at the long, black marble counter or at tables with white linens by waiters and waitresses in white uniforms. 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 86 years. We appreciate you as a customer and hope you enjoy our Tradition!