Blue Gene's – American
Bathed in a vibrant, electric glow, Blue Gene's serves as a spirited sanctuary where whimsical libations and a playful, high-energy atmosphere collide. Shakers rattle to the rhythm of the room as bartenders craft imaginative concoctions like the nostalgic "Cream Pop" and the botanical "Matcha Meadows," alongside bold, azure-hued signatures that toast to the night. From the caffeinated kick of a "Livin' La Vida Mocha" to the cheeky sophistication of an "Illegally Blonde" Negroni, every glass offers a colorful, irreverent escape from the ordinary.
239 South 500 East, Salt Lake City UT 84102 https://bluegenesslc.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Blue Gene's
Halal at Blue Gene's
Blue Gene's in Salt Lake City has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shades Plum Sour, Cup Noodles and Lagunitas Hops Refresher. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Blue Gene's
Blue Gene's in Salt Lake City has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Upslope Seasonal Sour and Hamm's. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Blue Gene's
Blue Gene's in Salt Lake City has 8 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shades Plum Sour, Evolution Amber Ale and Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Blue Gene's
Blue Gene's in Salt Lake City has 31 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Apricot Hefeweizen, Cup Noodles and Panic at the Pisco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Blue Gene's
Blue Gene's in Salt Lake City has 37 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rogue Honey Kolsch, Apricot Hefeweizen and Cup Noodles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Blue Gene's
Blue Gene's in Salt Lake City has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shades Plum Sour and Vita Coco Coconut Water. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Blue Gene's
Blue Gene's in Salt Lake City has 4 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gene and Juice, Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc and Vita Coco Coconut Water. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Blue Gene's
Blue Gene's in Salt Lake City has 10 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shades Plum Sour, Cup Noodles and Evolution Amber Ale. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Blue Gene's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Sunflower | 139.5 g | 39.5 g |
| Blue Moon N/A | 4.1 g | 18.9 g |
| The Blue Guy | 53.6 g | 17.8 g |
| Squatter's Full Suspension Pale Ale | 6.9 g | 16.6 g |
| Evolution Amber Ale | 6.6 g | 15 g |
| Rogue Honey Kolsch | 90.6 g | 14.9 g |
| Guinness | 9.6 g | 11.2 g |
| Cup Noodles | 48.5 g | 9.5 g |
| Cream Pop | 32.1 g | 5.4 g |
| Tim's Chips | 38.3 g | 5.3 g |
| Vita Coco Coconut Water | 18.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Shades Plum Sour | 8 g | 2.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its intimate setting and delectable main courses, Blue is frequently praised by guests as a premier destination for special occasions. Diners rave about the well-prepared, flavorful dishes and highlight the attentive, accommodating service that ensures a seamless and personal experience. Reviewers consistently note that the sophisticated ambiance and high-quality cuisine combine to create one of the most memorable and polished dining experiences available.
Menu
Cocktails
- Gene and Juice - $12: Uncle Val's Gin, Elderflower Liquor, Grapefruit, Lemon, Soda, Bitters Float Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse
- Cream Pop - $10: Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum, Vanilla Liquor, Orange Liquor, Soda Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Illegally Blonde (Negroni) - $14: Hendricks Gin, Dolin Blanc Vermouth, Brennivin Aquavit, Orange Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Panic at the Pisco - $12: Pisco, Aperol, Luxardo, Pineapple, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Matcha Meadows - $13: Roku Gin, Elder Flower Liquor, Creme De Violette, Matcha Tea Mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sunflower - $14: Espolon Silver Tequila, Honey Syrup, House Ginger, Lemon, Soda Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- The Blue Guy - $11: Malibu Coconut Rum, Blue Curaçao, Peach Schnapps, Pineapple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Blue's Espresso Martini - $12: Dented Brick Vodka, Local Blue Copper Coffee Espresso, Coffee Liqueur, Licor 43 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Livin' La Vida Mocha - $13: Cazadores Reposado Tequila, RumChata, Averna, Espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Draft Beer
- Blue Moon - $6
- Wasatch Salt Lime Lager - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Upslope Tangerine Seltzer - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Rogue Honey Kolsch - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Shades Plum Sour - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Squatter's Full Suspension Pale Ale - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Squatter's Juicy IPA - $6 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Evolution Amber Ale - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Beers, Ciders & Seltzers
- Black Cherry White Claw - $5: 12oz | 5 ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Coors Banquet - $4: 12oz | 5 ABV
- Tecate - $4: 12oz | 5 ABV
- Coors Light - $5: 16oz | 5 ABV
- Incline Marionberry Cider - $8: 12oz | 6.5 ABV
- Miller Light - $5: 16oz | 5 ABV
- Apricot Hefeweizen - $6: 12oz | 4.8 ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- TF Albion Trippel - $10: 16oz | 10.2 ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- TF Ferda Imperial IPA - $10: 16oz | 8.2 ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Elephino IPA - $9: 16oz | 8 ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- High Noon Grapefruit/Peach - $6: 12oz | 4.5 ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Jiant Hard Kombucha - $7: 12oz | 5 ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Guinness - $5: 16oz | 4.2 ABV
- Twisted Tea Half and Half - $5: 12oz | 5 ABV Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Woodchuck Pearsecco Cider - $7: 12oz | 6.1 ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Polygamy Porter - $6: 12oz | 5 ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- PBR - $4: 12oz | 4.7 ABV
- Kiitos Coconut Stout - $6: 12oz| 5 ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Upslope Japanese Lager - $5: 12oz | 4.9 ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Pacifico - $6: 16oz | 4.4 ABV
- Molson Canadian Lager - $5: 11.5oz | 5 ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Upslope Seasonal Sour - $5: 12oz | 4.5 ABV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Hamm's - $5: 16oz | 4.7 ABV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Wine
- Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Barefoot Chardonnay - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Kungfu Girl Riesling - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Trapiche Alaris Malbec - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lagunitas Hops Refresher - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Red Bull - $5
- Vita Coco Coconut Water - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Blue Moon N/A - $5
Snacks
- Cup Noodles - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Tim's Chips - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Gene's
- Is Blue Gene's halal-friendly?
- Yes. Blue Gene's has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shades Plum Sour, Cup Noodles and Lagunitas Hops Refresher.
- What can I eat at Blue Gene's on a halal diet?
- Shades Plum Sour, Cup Noodles and Lagunitas Hops Refresher carry the halal tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Blue Gene's have vegan options?
- Yes. 31 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Apricot Hefeweizen and Cup Noodles.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Blue Gene's?
- Sunflower, at roughly 39.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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