25 Best American Restaurants in Provo

“The food and staff are amazing!“

“This is one of my absolute favorite Gourmet burger places of all time! A fantastic artisan restaurant tucked away in Provo, this is perhaps the best burger you can get not just in town but arguably within the whole State!

The Blue Cheese Burger is one of the sleeper burgers on the Lunch menu, and it’s secret to being so amazing comes from the Cabernet reduction that synchronizes expertly with the caramelized onions, crisp candied bacon, Blue Cheese, and fresh arugula. The whole flavor profile is intense and immensely satisfying! The Nanniskadii Bun (like flatbread) is dense and chewy, but not in an overpowering way. The whole experience is testament to the expert craft of the chefs, and is my absolute recommendation to anyone who goes here! A word of caution though—the Lunch Menu and Dinner Menu are different, so pay close attention to what is available when. The Blue Burger, for example, is a Lunch specialty only.

The sweet potato wedges and the house sauce are perhaps the reason so many people continue to return. Incredibly moist and tender fries are seasoned delicately with an addicting “adobe” profile that absolutely divinely pairs with the House sauce. The sauce is akin to “campfire sauce”, but is creamy, thick, and addicting delicious. Anyone who says they don’t double-dip will find themselves dipping 2-3x per fry just to keep the sauce moving into their mouth!

An incredibly wonderful experience every time I come, I always highly recommend this location to all who want a higher class meal in Provo.

Parking: There’s a few spots of street parking right out front, but it’s really difficult to get a spot. Most people have to find a place somewhere on University and walk to the entrance“

“Breakfast for dinner isn’t easily got. Denny’s is always a great place to have breakfast anytime of day (or night).“

“Love this place!! Great food and great service. Thank you!“

“We ate the most creative and divine food last night at Communal. The portions are big and they are for sharing. The new summer salad with fresh peaches and corn was one of the best I’ve ever eaten. The blend of flavors was absolutely amazing. Had I known how delicious it was beforehand I would have just ordered that for dinner. My husband and I shared the Greek chicken, crispy fingerling potatoes and roasted carrots with pistachios. Wonderful homemade rolls were served while we awaited our dinner. Everything is freshly cooked so plan to enjoy a wonderful, scrumptious and leisurely dinner. Wish we had time to go back and try some other dishes. Everything was presented beautifully and the service was excellent. A divine dining experience!“

“The Italian wedding soup was absolutely scrumptious! I wish I had bought several quarts worth to take home. Try this soup - it might be my favourite soup ever. I always love Italian wedding soup but Pendulum Court Cafe does a superb job with it! I love almost all of the their soups but this has to be the best.“

“A great place if you want really good food and a casual atmosphere. Be prepared to spend $40-$70 for a date. Get drinks and an appetizer maybe a dessert it makes the meal complete. Get some unique sodas that they carry. I highly recommend the Jack Kerouac Burger. Probably one of the top 3 gourmet burgers I’ve had. Though the fries and burger needs to come with at least 2-3 sauce containers.

Parking: The street parking is hard Especially on the Weekends. Eventually you’ll find a spot.“

“Gnocchi and short ribs awesome great sauce. Dessert was a Carmel popcorn topping Panna Cotta.“

“My only complaint is that I didn't know about this place sooner! $10.50 is definitely worth the lunch buffet which has lots of great options like steak, shrimp, and Cordon Bleu . When I went around 1 PM, they had the breakfast still available as well!“

“The chicken pesto pannini is a must. Great taste and the staff were very friendly. I will be back. Keep up the great service!!“

“5-Star bakery, but surely there’s a better way to package the sweet rolls? Half the frosting gets on the bag and then your hands become an absolute disaster getting one out. Can you charge $1 more for a proper box like every other place that sells sweet rolls? I’m trying to give constructive criticism since I love Shirley’s but every time I get them my entire family and friends all complain about the mess of the packaging.“

“Awesome place and service! I tried the “Completo” and it was very yummy! Prices are great! Very casual but classy! Service was great too! I would take my clients any day! 5 stars to all the crew! Thank you!!!“

“I like coming here to have a quiet bar experience. There is no where else we can go besides ABG's to just get a drink. And we would pick this everytime over that dump. The service wasnt at all great. He helped other people first that got there after us. And couldnt get his attention to get water. The charcuterie board was plain and was missing some essentials ingredients, but overall we enjoyed it.We will definitely go again to see if the service improves.“

“On Friday evening, friends and I came to Red Robin to celebrating my roommate's birthday and his girlfriend brought one of those "mug cakes" as a joke to see if the staff would bake it for him. THEY DID!! Nicole our waitress was so kind and thoughtful and soo patient with our antics. Then afterwards she brought out a birthday sundae for him!! The absolute best service that I've had anywhere for a very long time!

Give Nicole a raise!! That woman is sooo awesome!! Thanks again!“

“This place is always the best! Get the hamburdog! Everything is house made here. The buns are fresh!“

“Always amazing and always worth the waiting in line for their delicious food!“

“Showed up about an hour before closing, and this place was still hopping. Was my first time trying Chom Burger and I'll be back for sure. The burgers are thick & juicy with a variety of high quality toppings. The buns they serve these on are excellent, too. They were toasted but still soft, and was the perfect touch to an excellent all around burger.“

“Jessica C. was our server and she was absolutely the best!! Our group came in before heading to a themed wedding and she was attentive and fun to talk with. It was a great experience. Great attention to detail, made sure everything was to our liking, and went above and beyond. I just can't say enough good things about her!“

“2nd time here, literally one of the best restaurants. Have been all over the country and a few international trips in the past 13 months and La Jolla Gove in Provo is literally do not miss. Bruschetta, tomato basil soup, seasonal salad are to die for. Entrees are consistent and the atmosphere is adorable. Wish it wasn’t a 4 hour drive Moriah was our server tonight and was on-point. Can’t wait to come back!“

“The best burger in Provo! And I love the service!!“

“I love 180 Tacos! As an individual consumer and for catering events!! The food is delicious and the service is always speedy! They are extra helpful. I love to cater a mix of their tacos for work meetings because there is something for everyone. I usually order 2-3 per person and it’s perfect. Their accuracy is spot on, and the quality stays the same no matter the order size. Thanks for a job consistently well done! ?

Vegetarian options: They have several options that are vegetarian on the menu.

Dietary restrictions: Options for vegetarian and GF. They can probably also do dairy free, but I haven’t had a need.

Parking: A few local restaurants in this area, but I’ve always found parking close by.“

“Awesomeness! Food is great. Price is unbelievable. This is the spot to grab a bite with friends, family, business or casual and relax with some quality food. Can't believe this place actually exists still in this high economy. JJs will forever be my go to when I'm hungry.“

“A taste of Sweet Home Chicago ! The Provo location has Mr. Beef “ drowned “ dipped till juicy ;) Excellent food and great friendly service. Add to your list of food to eat while in Utah ..“

“I finally experienced JCWs after 8 years in UT! My BBQ Hickory burger was good stuff! I still prefer The Habit burgers over my JCW burger so I don’t know if I’ll be back. The prices are high at JCW and the fries are just average. The staff were proactive and polite and the restaurant gave diner vibes- and it was clean!! I give JCW a solid 7/10. I’m glad I went.“