Favorite Local Restaurants

"We enjoyed several meal recommendations from the owners that exceeded our expectations."

-Brad

Sundance Dining

Sundance is so close, and it has such good food--no matter the season. It's worth the 8-minute drive for everything from casual dining to Michelin-rated experiences:

• Sundance Deli--if you want to grab a quick sandwich or burger, you can hit the deli counter and eat at one of the outdoor tables or in the winter you can sit around the fire pit, where they keep a fire stoked at all times

• Foundry Grill--this is one of our favorite restaurants anywhere. The atmosphere is casual and authentic, and the food is great. Be sure to get a reservation!

• Tree Room--Forbes Travel gives the Tree Room 4 stars and praises its “rustic yet elegant” atmosphere. The Tree Room received a Michelin Key in 2023, and was voted #3 hotel restaurant in the US in 2024.

• Owl Bar--A small, rustic bar that also serves a limited bar menu and sometimes hosts live acoustic music

• Ski Eats--During ski season there is a food truck at the base, as well as Creekside Cafe at the base and Bearclaw Cabin--restaurant at the top of the back mountain

Provo / Orem Dining

This list of restaurants is curated based on our favorites--you may want to check out Yelp or other review sites for additional ideas:

• Casual

  • 180 Tacos--eclectic fusion tacos

  • Kneaders--homemade bread, salad, sandwiches

  • Zupas--fresh soup, sandwiches and salads

  • Costa Vida--fresh Mex

  • Brazas--authentic Mexico City street tacos

  • Maria Bonita--Mexican sit-down restaurant

  • Spicy Thai--great Thai food--try the green curry

  • Backdoor BRGR--biggest burgers; surprising combinations

  • Yummy’s--Korean BBQ

  • Mixturas--Peruvian Japanese Fusion

  • Oishii Sushi--Small, traditional sushi shop

  • Happy Sumo Sushi--Fusion rolls in contemporary environment

  • Fat Daddy’s--Awesome pizza and shakes in downtown Provo

  • Sodalicious--All combinations of soda and treats

  • JDawgs--gourmet hot dogs in a casual environment

• Upscale Dining

  • Communal--farm-to-table dining at communal tables; menu changes regularly

  • Black Sheep Cafe--unique take on Continental and Native American fusion

  • Bombay House--it’s a stretch to call this “upscale dining,” but it’s one of our favorite restaurants of all time. Hand-ground spices featured in every dish. Try the off-menu “Giff Special” (Chicken Tikka Makhani w/ white meat, add paneer, medium heat)

Park City Dining

We have yet to explore all of Park City, so we will be missing some great spots in this list for sure. But here are some of our favorites. You need reservations for all of these except Five5eeds.

• Riverhorse on Main--Fine dining downtown

• Fletcher’s--Creative menu; check out the bar scene downstairs

• Silver Star Café--Wonderful, cozy restaurant that sometimes features live music

• Powder Restaurant--Contemporary American restaurant in the Waldorf Astoria. Easy valet parking, great food and service

• The Farm Restaurant--Farm-to-table at Canyons Village

• Five5eeds--Do not miss this for breakfast / brunch! Try the deconstructed nachos

• Blind Dog--Excellent seafood and raw bar

• Apex--Fine mountainside dining at the Montage in Deer Valley