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 George H. Dern, Governor of the State of Utah to commemorate that occasion. Governor Dern was later appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to serve as Secretary of War. 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, counter, 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 1920s. 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.

Lamb's has long been the "place to eat" when in town. At breakfast, lunch or dinner, shoppers mingle with lawyers, bankers and business people. Service is provided at the long, black, marble counter or at booths and tables with white linens. 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 92 years. We appreciate you as a customer and hope you enjoy our tradition!