Mo' Bettahs Expands Hawaiian-Style Cuisine to Salt Lake City

Popular Utah-born restaurant brand opens 77th location in Foothill Village

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food is opening a new restaurant in Salt Lake City's Foothill Village, marking the brand's 77th location systemwide and 8th in the SLC area. The restaurant will celebrate its grand opening on February 26th with a ribbon-cutting, free mini plates, and a visit from co-founders Kimo and Kalani Mack.

Why it matters

Mo' Bettahs has built a loyal following in Utah for its authentic Hawaiian plate lunches, and the brand's continued expansion across the state demonstrates the enduring appeal of its island-inspired cuisine and hospitality. The new Foothill Village location will provide more Salt Lake City residents access to Mo' Bettahs' signature dishes like grilled teriyaki chicken and steak, kalua pig, and homemade macaroni salad.

The details

The new Mo' Bettahs restaurant in Foothill Village will be the brand's 77th location overall and 8th in the Salt Lake City area. The grand opening celebration on February 26th will feature a ribbon-cutting at 5:30 pm, followed by free mini plates, brand swag, and samples of Spam musubi from 6-8 pm. Co-founders Kimo and Kalani Mack will be on-site to welcome the community.

  • Mo' Bettahs will open its new Foothill Village restaurant on February 26, 2026.
  • The grand opening celebration will take place on February 26, 2026 from 6-8 pm.

The players

Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food

A Utah-born restaurant brand that serves authentic Hawaiian plate lunches, including grilled teriyaki chicken and steak, kalua pig, and homemade macaroni salad.

Kimo Mack

Co-founder of Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food.

Kalani Mack

Co-founder of Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food.

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What they’re saying

“Utah has supported us from the very beginning, and we feel grateful every time we open another restaurant here. Seeing new neighborhoods embrace what we do motivates us to keep growing, keep improving and keep sharing the flavors and hospitality that mean so much to our family.”

— Kalani Mack, Co-founder, Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food (RestaurantNews.com)

What’s next

The new Mo' Bettahs restaurant in Foothill Village will be open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.

The takeaway

Mo' Bettahs' continued expansion across Utah demonstrates the enduring popularity of its authentic Hawaiian cuisine and hospitality. The brand's new Foothill Village location will bring its signature plate lunches to more Salt Lake City residents, further spreading the aloha spirit throughout the region.