This article is sponsored by The Grand America Hotel.
In the heart of Salt Lake City’s most distinguished hotel, The Grand America Hotel, Laurel Brasserie & Bar offers an unparalleled private dining experience that transforms special occasions into unforgettable memories. Beyond the restaurant’s acclaimed Progressive American cuisine lies a hidden gem: three exquisite private dining rooms that redefine intimate hospitality and elevated entertaining.
Spaces that tell a story
The trio of spaces—the Willow Room, the Olive Room, and the connecting Center Room—form a cohesive yet distinctly individual sanctuary where every element has been thoughtfully curated for refined elegance. Hand-selected materials throughout each room create a sensory experience that begins long before the first course arrives, establishing an environment where business dinners and personal celebrations become truly extraordinary.
Perhaps no feature captures the rooms’ sophisticated ambiance more dramatically than the showstopping Venetian crystal glass chandeliers that grace each space. These aren’t merely light fixtures—they’re sculptural centerpieces that cast a warm, inviting glow throughout the rooms, creating an intimate atmosphere that encourages lingering conversations and meaningful connections. The interplay of crystal and light adds a touch of European grandeur that elevates any gathering from ordinary to exceptional.
The chandeliers serve as focal points that draw the eye upward, emphasizing the rooms’ carefully considered proportions and architectural details. Whether hosting an important business dinner or celebrating a milestone anniversary, guests find themselves surrounded by an ambiance that naturally encourages both comfort and celebration.
Comfort meets craftsmanship
Velvet-covered furniture throughout the rooms provides both visual richness and tactile comfort, creating immediate warmth and intimacy. Imported wool carpets featuring custom designs anchor each space with sophisticated patterns while providing acoustic benefits that ensure private conversations remain truly private—crucial for both business dinners and intimate celebrations.
While the three rooms share unifying floral motifs, each space maintains its distinct personality through individual color palettes and one-of-a-kind hand-painted murals. These custom murals transform walls into artistic canvases, serving as conversation starters that provide guests with visual stories to discover throughout their dining experience. Each brushstroke represents skilled artisanship, ensuring that no two private dining experiences are exactly alike.
Culinary excellence tailored to your vision
The private dining experience at Laurel Brasserie & Bar extends far beyond exceptional ambiance to encompass completely customizable culinary programs designed around each event’s unique needs. From executive breakfast meetings featuring the Classic breakfast with organic cage-free scrambled eggs and applewood smoked bacon, to sophisticated dinner presentations like the Laurel Family Style Dinner showcasing Spring Herb-Glazed Scottish Salmon and Slow Roasted Prime Rib, each menu is thoughtfully crafted to reflect the occasion’s significance.
The restaurant’s Build Your Own Dinner option exemplifies this personalized approach, allowing hosts to curate their ideal dining experience by selecting from multiple courses of Progressive American cuisine. Guests might begin with Market Spring Chopped Salad featuring organic greens, strawberries, and Marcona almonds, progress to expertly prepared Short Ribs or Steak Frites, and conclude with decadent options like Molten Valrhona Chocolate Lava Cake. For more casual gatherings, passed hors d’oeuvres including Beef Tenderloin Skewers and Wild Mushroom Tartlets create an elegant reception atmosphere that encourages mingling and conversation.
Every menu reflects Laurel’s commitment to exceptional ingredients and innovative preparation, ensuring that the culinary experience matches the sophistication of these remarkable spaces.
The perfect connection
The Center Room serves as more than just a third dining option—it functions as a sophisticated bridge between the Willow and Olive Rooms, offering flexibility for larger gatherings or events that require multiple spaces. This thoughtful connectivity allows event planners to create flowing experiences that can accommodate various group sizes and event formats, from intimate board dinners to extended family celebrations.
At The Grand America Hotel’s Laurel Brasserie & Bar, private dining transcends mere restaurant service to become an artful expression of hospitality, where exceptional cuisine meets unparalleled ambiance in spaces designed to honor life’s most meaningful moments.
Ready to elevate your special entertainment? Contact the team at Laurel Brasserie & Bar.