Dining
Pizza lovers or those looking for a great, affordable restaurant for a group should consider going to the Brick Oven Restaurant (111 East 800 North). It’s a 37-year-old restaurant with a large selection of pizzas, and multiple pastas and sauces. It also has a well-stocked salad bar. Reservations are encouraged especially on the weekend when the restaurant is its busiest.
Looking to try some Indian food? Then visit Bombay House at 463 North University Avenue. It’s known for delicious, authentic Madras Curried Lamb. Experience authentic Japanese food at Demae (82 West Center Provo). Visitors looking for good steak should try The Happy Sumo (4801 University Avenue).
Have a special event to celebrate? Try superb Peruvian cuisine at Se Llama Peru for a memorable night on the town. This restaurant is known for its high quality service and excellent food, and serves a wide variety of food from pastas to seafood. Prices are competitive and the food servings are generous. Call or visit 368 Center Street for reservations.
Fast Facts
- Provo is 40.24 degrees north of the equator.
- According to Forbes Magazine, the city was 2004’s sixth best place to live in the United States.
- The city library has 178,701 books.
- Provo is 4,549 feet above sea level.
- Brett Keisel, 2005 NFL player for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was born in Provo.
- Average summer temperature is 75°F in the summer and 30°F in the winter.
- Provo is sunny more than 60 percent of the time from mid-February to the beginning of November.
- Provo takes up 39.6 square miles.
- Average annual precipitation is 20.13 inches of rain and 60.40 inches of snow each year.