We may be a little biased when we tell you that Utah Valley is home to some of the best food in Utah. It’s true however, that it’s the perfect stop for foodies! We have tons of local and unique restaurants with food from an array of different cultures. Stop by for some of the best Mexican food in Utah, as well as other award-winning fare.
Check out our list of non-chain restaurants, with 4-5 stars, that originated in Utah Valley! The restaurants that made the cut were chosen based on a mixture of Yelp ratings, Google reviews and local recommendations. Click the links to see the full lists of the best restaurants in Utah County for each section.
American Cuisine
If you’re looking for dishes as American as apple pie, you can’t go wrong with these suggestions. So many of the best places to eat in Utah County serve good old American food! Visit a burger joint and slather on the fry sauce (a uniquely Utahn delicacy), try funeral potatoes, pick up some amazing hot dogs and brats, get scoops of ooey-gooey macaroni and cheese, or enjoy some awesome BBQ.
Our list even includes a few uniquely American things, such as Southern food like fried chicken, and Native American courses from Black Sheep Cafe (psst, they have delicious Navajo tacos/fry bread). The list also includes the award-winning Tree Room at Sundance Mountain Resort, which offers upscale modern American cuisine.
North Valley
1. Kitchen 88 in American Fork
2. Mosida Market Butcher Block in Lehi & Provo
3. Ednas Market & Grille in Lehi
4. J Dawgs in Lehi, Orem, Provo & Spanish Fork
5. One Man Band in Lehi & Spanish Fork
6. Rocky Mountain Wingshak in American Fork
7. Tangie's Cafe in American Fork
8. Firebird Pizza & Pasta in Pleasant Grove
9. Purple Turtle in Pleasant Grove
10. Paul's Place Sandwich Shop in Pleasant Grove
11. The Holy Grill in Pleasant Grove
12. The Smoking Apple in Lindon
Central Valley
13. Foundry Grill at Sundance
14. The Tree Room at Sundance
15. Communal in Provo
16. Sensuous Sandwich in Provo
17. Molly's in Provo
18. CHOM Burger in Provo & American Fork
19. Burgers Supreme in Provo
20. Block Restaurant in Provo
21. Guru's Cafe in Provo & Orem
22. Brick Oven Pizza in Provo
23. The Great Steak Grill in Provo
24. 180 Tacos & Global Street Eats in Provo
25. Black Sheep Cafe in Provo
26. Tommy's Burgers in Provo
27. Station 22 Cafe in Provo
28. La Jolla Groves in Provo
29. Five Star BBQ Company in Vineyard
30. Joe's Cafe in Orem
31. Bam Bam's BBQ in Orem
32. Ernie's Sports Deli in Orem
33. Callie's Cafe in Orem
South Valley
34. Zubs Pizza & Subs in Springville
35. Strap Tank Brewery in Springville & Lehi
36. Magleby's in Springville
37. Glade's Drive Inn in Spanish Fork
38. Barry's Parkview Drive-In in Spanish Fork
39. Little Acorn in Spanish Fork
40. Two Jack's Pizza in Spanish Fork, Provo, & Springville
41. Santa Queen Drive-In in Santaquin
42. Hot Rod Diner in Payson
Asian & Polynesian Cuisine
With the largest populations in the world, the Asian continent produces vast and varied cuisines. This is reflected in the many Asian eateries throughout Utah Valley, which make some of the best restaurants in Utah County. Here you’ll find cuisine from almost every country you can think of in Asia, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indian, and Vietnamese restaurants. We even included the best Polynesian restaurants because of their similar flavors and ingredients to certain Asian cuisines.
North Valley
43. Sabaidee in Lehi
44. East Moon in Lehi
45. Nori Sushi Bar and Grill in American Fork
46. Whistle Wok in American Fork
47. Thai House Cuisine in Pleasant Grove, Lehi,
48. Pho No. 1 in Pleasant Grove
49. Viet Deli in Saratoga Springs
Central Valley
50. Asa Ramen in Orem
51. Yummy's BBQ and Sushi in Orem & Provo
52. Kohinoor in Orem
53. Shoga in Orem
54. Thai Evergreen in Orem
55. Sushi Up in Orem
56. Oishii Sushi in Orem
57. Savory Thai in Orem
58. Bombay House in Provo
59. K's Japanese Kitchen in Provo
60. Pho Plus in Orem and Provo
61. Four Seasons Hot Pot and Dumpling in Provo
62. Yamato in Orem
63. Happy Sumo in Provo
64. Spicy Thai in Provo
65. Thai Drift in Orem
66. India Palace in Provo
67. Saigon Cafe in Provo
68. Silver Dish Thai in Provo
69. Five Sushi Brothers in Provo
70. Shoots in Provo
71. Koko Lunchbox in Provo
72. Asahi in Orem
73. Happy Dragon Chinese Express in Vineyard
South Valley
74. T-Bone Restaurant in Springville
75. Lucky 5 Chinese Restaurant in Spanish Fork
76. Oriental Garden in Salem
77. Tadka Cuisine of India in Payson
78. Bangkok Grill in Springville
Latin American Cuisine
Do you love pasta and tacos? We thought you might, so we compiled a list of the best places to find Latin American food! Foodies can find some great Mexican food in Utah Valley, as well as other specialties from Latin America.
We have an array of authentic Salvadorian, Brazilian, and Argentinian food, as well as some great Latin bakeries and Mexican cuisine. So whether you’re feeling black beans and rice, milanesas, empanadas, or carne asada, you’ll find what you’re looking for in Utah Valley.
North Valley
79. El Mexiquense in American Fork & Saratoga Springs
80. Nazca Grill in American Fork
81. La Costa in American Fork
82. Taco Amigo in Pleasant Grove & Orem
83. Sol Agave in American Fork
Central Valley
84. Oteo in Orem
85. Maria Bonita Mexican Grill in Orem
86. Milagros in Orem
87. La Carreta Peruvian Restaurant in Orem
88. Red Fuego in Orem
89. Asado Argentinian Grill in Orem
90. Lomito's in Orem
91. La Brioche Argentine Bakery in Orem
92. Mi Ranchito in Orem & American Fork
93. Brasas Mexican Grill in Provo
94. El Gallo Giro in Provo
95. El Mexsal in Provo
96. Street Tacos Don Joaquin in Provo
97. Mi Lindo Guadalajara in Provo
98. El Salvador Restaurant in Provo
99. Se Llama Peru in Provo
100. Rica's Pupusas in Provo
101. Joe Vera's in Provo
102. Los Hermanos in Provo
South Valley
103. Joe Bandido's in Springville
104. La Casita in Springville
105. Los 2 Potrillos in Spanish Fork
106. Don Chuy's Taco Shop in Payson & Provo
107. El Tapatio in Payson
108. Mi Rancherito in Payson
European Cuisine
Are you a lover of European cuisine? If so, you’re in luck because there are some amazing places where you can get your fix. Whether it is Italian, Greek, French, or any other variation of European food that tickles your taste buds, there is something for everyone.
Keep reading to find out more about some of the most excellent European restaurants we found in this thriving valley. From upscale fine dining establishments to cozy cafes and bakeries, here are the top European restaurants in Utah County.
North Valley
109. Aubergine & Company in Lehi & Orem
110. Gourmandise in American Fork
111. Màstra Italian Bakery Bistro in American Fork
112. Greek-n-Go 2.0 in Pleasant Grove
113. Tossd in Pleasant Grove
114. Village Pizza in Eagle Mountain
Central Valley
115. Mozz Artisan Pizza in Provo
116. Nico's Pizza in Provo
117. Pizzeria Seven Twelve in Orem
118. Hruska's Kolaches in Provo & American Fork
119. Antonella's Cafe in Orem
120. La Dolce Vita in Provo
South Valley
121. Ginger's Garden Cafe in Springville
Desserts & Snacks
If you’re looking for the best desserts in Utah County, look no further. A list of the best places to eat in Utah County would not be complete without including the many bakeries, soda shops, or candy and chocolate shops! Utah Valley makes some of the best doughnuts, candies, and sweets around, with a variety of local favorites!
Satisfy your sweet tooth with classics like vanilla ice cream from one of our local creameries, or order a treat from a Cupcake Wars-winning baker! And don't even get us started on our artisan chocolate makers...
North County
122. Lehi Bakery in Lehi
123. Sugar High Confections in Lehi
124. Cravings Alisha's Cupcakes in Pleasant Grove
125. Avenue Bakery in American Fork
126. Chip Cookies in American Fork & Provo
127. Cowboy Donuts in American Fork
Central County
128. The Chocolate in Orem
129. Ivie Juice Bar in Orem
130. Taste in Provo
131. The Wash in Provo
132. Rockwell Ice Cream Co in Provo
133. Penguin Brothers in Provo
134. Shirley's Bakery in Provo
135. Provo Bakery in Provo
136. BYU Creamery on 9th in Provo
137. Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream in Provo & Lehi
138. Bianca's La Petite French Bakery in Provo & Lindon
139. Delipan in Provo
140. Vinci Authentic Gelato in Orem
South County
141. Rowley's Red Barn in Santaquin
Soda Shops
Utah, the land of stunning landscapes and unique culinary delights, has a secret bubbling beneath its surface - a soda culture like no other. These aren't your ordinary colas or lemon-lime sodas. No…these are "dirty sodas."
142. Swig
143. Sodalicious
144. Fiiz
145. Quench it
Hot Chocolate & Coffee
During that time of the year when holiday traditions usually land us curled up on the couch, watching a good holiday movie with the family, we make a mug of hot chocolate. But when you are out in the hustle and bustle and need to satisfy that chocolate craving, you may opt for these AMAZING cups of hot chocolate in Utah Valley.
147. C.R.E.A.M & Sugar in Orem
148. Peace on Earth Coffee in Provo
149. The Truffle Cottage in Pleasant Grove
150. Brooker’s Founding Flavors in Vineyard & Provo
151. Taste Artisan Chocolate in Provo
152. Java Junkie in Provo & Springville
If you find yourself in Utah Valley, don't feel like you're limited to chain restaurants! Whether you find yourself in American Fork, Pleasant Grove, or farther south like Provo or Spanish Fork, you’re sure to find a delicious meal! Venture out to one of these amazing local restaurants and delight in some fantastic eats!
For a list of all other restaurants in Utah Valley, including these, see our restaurant listings. To browse some of the best restaurants in Provo, download the Downtown Provo dining guide. Bon appetit!
