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. Village Pizza in Eagle Mountain
3. Chubby's in Saratoga Springs, Vineyard, Spanish Fork, Payson & Pleasant Grove
4. SLAB Pizza in Lehi, Vineyard, & Provo
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. DP Cheesesteaks in Provo & Lehi
17. Sensuous Sandwich in Provo
18. Molly's in Provo
19. CHOM Burger in Provo
20. Burgers Supreme in Provo
21. Block Restaurant in Provo
22. J Dawgs in Provo, Orem, & Spanish Fork
23. Guru's Cafe in Provo & Orem
24. Brick Oven Pizza in Provo
25. The Great Steak Grill in Provo
26. 180 Tacos & Global Street Eats in Provo
27. Black Sheep Cafe in Provo
28. Tommy's Burgers in Provo
29. Station 22 Cafe in Provo
30. Good Move Cafe in Provo
31. La Jolla Groves in Provo
32. Five Star BBQ Company in Vineyard
33. Joe's Cafe in Orem
34. Bam Bam's BBQ in Orem
35. Ernie's Sports Deli in Orem
36. Callie's Cafe in Orem
South Valley
37. Zubs Pizza & Subs in Springville
38. Art City Trolley in Springville
39. Strap Tank Brewery in Springville & Lehi
40. Magleby's in Springville
41. Glade's Drive Inn in Spanish Fork
42. Barry's Parkview Drive-In in Spanish Fork
43. Little Acorn in Spanish Fork
44. Two Jack's Pizza in Spanish Fork, Provo, & Springville
45. Santa Queen Drive-In in Santaquin
46. 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
47. Sabaidee in Lehi
48. East Moon in Lehi
49. Nori Sushi Bar and Grill in American Fork
50. Whistle Wok in American Fork
51. Thai House Cuisine in Pleasant Grove, Lehi,
52. Pho No. 1 in Pleasant Grove
53. Viet Deli in Saratoga Springs
Central Valley
54. Asa Ramen in Orem
55. Yummy's BBQ and Sushi in Orem
56. Kohinoor in Orem
57. Shoga in Orem
58. Thai Evergreen in Orem
59. Sushi Up in Orem
60. Oishii Sushi in Orem
61. Savory Thai in Orem
62. Bombay House in Provo
63. K's Japanese Kitchen in Provo
64. Pho Plus in Orem and Provo
65. Four Seasons Hot Pot and Dumpling in Provo
66. Yamato in Orem
67. Happy Sumo in Provo
68. Spicy Thai in Provo
69. Thai Drift in Orem
70. India Palace in Provo
71. Saigon Cafe in Provo
72. Silver Dish Thai in Provo
73. Five Sushi Brothers in Provo
74. Shoots in Provo
75. Koko Lunchbox in Provo
76. Asahi in Orem
77. Happy Dragon Chinese Express in Vineyard
South Valley
78. T-Bone Restaurant in Springville
79. Lucky 5 Chinese Restaurant in Spanish Fork
80. Oriental Garden in Salem
81. Tadka Cuisine of India in Payson
82. 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
83. El Mexiquense in American Fork & Saratoga Springs
84. Nazca Grill in American Fork
85. La Costa in American Fork
86. Taco Amigo in Pleasant Grove & Orem
87. Sol Agave in American Fork
Central Valley
88. Oteo in Orem
89. Maria Bonita Mexican Grill in Orem
90. Milagros in Orem
91. La Carreta Peruvian Restaurant in Orem
92. Red Fuego in Orem
93. Asado Argentinian Grill in Orem
94. Lomito's in Orem
95. La Brioche Argentine Bakery in Orem
96. Mi Ranchito in Orem & American Fork
97. Brasas Mexican Grill in Provo
98. El Gallo Giro in Provo
99. El Mexsal in Provo
100. Street Tacos Don Joaquin in Provo
101. Mi Lindo Guadalajara in Provo
102. El Salvador Restaurant in Provo
103. Se Llama Peru in Provo
104. Rica's Pupusas in Provo
105. Joe Vera's in Provo
South Valley
106. Joe Bandido's in Springville
107. La Casita in Springville
108. Los 2 Potrillos in Spanish Fork
109. Don Chuy's Taco Shop in Payson & Provo
110. El Tapatio in Payson
111. 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
112. The Italian Place Cheesesteaks in Lindon & Orem
113. Aubergine & Company in Lehi & Orem
114. Gourmandise in American Fork
115. Greek-n-Go 2.0 in Pleasant Grove
Central Valley
116. Mozz Artisan Pizza in Provo
117. Nico's Pizza in Provo
118. Pizzeria Seven Twelve in Orem
119. Hruska's Kolaches in Provo & American Fork
120. Antonella's Cafe in Orem
121. La Dolce Vita in Provo
South Valley
122. 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
123. Lehi Bakery in Lehi
124. Sugar High Confections in Lehi
125. Cravings Alisha's Cupcakes in Pleasant Grove
126. Avenue Bakery in American Fork
127. Chip Cookies in American Fork & Provo
128. Cowboy Donuts in American Fork
Central County
129. The Chocolate in Orem
130. Ivie Juice Bar in Provo
131. Taste in Provo
132. The Wash in Provo
133. Rockwell Ice Cream Co in Provo
134. Penguin Brothers in Provo
135. Shirley's Bakery in Provo
136. Provo Bakery in Provo
137. BYU Creamery on 9th in Provo
138. Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream in Provo & Lehi
139. Bianca's La Petite French Bakery in Provo & Lindon
140. Delipan in Provo
South County
141. New Grains Gluten-Free Bakery in Spanish Fork
142. Rowley's Red Barn in Santaquin
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!