Steakhouses

Outback Steakhouse -- 372 E. University Pkwy, Orem. Australian take on hearty carnivore fare. Chain restaurant famous for its fried onions and laid-back atmosphere. (801) 764-0552.

Porter's Place -- 24 W. Main St., Lehi. Steakhouse styled to look like an Old West saloon, a la Porter Rockwell. Steaks, yes, but also halibut, snow crab and sandwiches. (801) 768-8348.

Ruby River Steakhouse -- 1454 S. University Ave., Provo. Linebacker-size portions of steak, ribs, chicken, pork chops. Well loved for its crispy, jacketed sweet potatoes and honkin' desserts. (801) 371-0648.

Salt Creek Steak House -- 22 N. Sheep Lane Dr., Nephi (east off exit 225 on Interstate 15). They dub themselves Central Utah's premier steak house featuring steak and seafood. (435) 623-0959.

Sizzler Restaurant -- 1240 S. State St., Orem. Order at the counter at this chain restaurant, then scoot on down and enjoy a predictable, mass-market meal. Salad bar for those who like baby corn. (801) 224-1615.

Sizzler Restaurant -- 1385 S. University Ave., Provo. (801) 374-1516.

Steak-Out -- 4801 N. University Ave., Shops at Riverwoods, Provo. All food is grilled at this restaurant. Dishes include steaks, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, shrimp and salmon served with baked potatoes, various salads and a white sweet yeast roll baked fresh daily. Take-out and delivery. Also has a small dining area of 15 chairs. (801) 226-8666.

Burgers & shakes

Apollo Burgers -- 452 N. State St., Orem. Burgers, yes, but also a substantial range of salads, sandwiches and, yes, burritos. Garden burgers for herbivores. (801) 226-4000.

Barry's Parkview Drive-In -- 115 S. Main St., Spanish Fork. Features a sit-down area and two drive thrus; one is for shakes and call-in orders, one for food. Serves American food -- from hamburgers to halibut -- as well as dipped cones and shakes. (801) 798-2257.

Burgers Supreme -- 1796 N. University Pkwy., Provo. Made-to-order burgers, chicken sandwiches and shakes are the fare at this very casual, very tasty diner. Order at the counter or hit the drive-thru. (801) 373-5713.

Chadder's -- 520 N. 900 East, Provo. Burgers, fries and shakes are the draw. Burgers come with 1, 2 or 3 patties. (801) 356-1606.

Chadder's -- 599 W. Pacific Dr., American Fork. (801) 763-0770.

Daley Freez -- 50 E. 100 North, Payson. This fast-food restaurant has been family-owned for 36 years. Enjoy the burgers and fries, fish and chips, and other fast food must-haves. (801) 465-3726

Fuddruckers -- 210 W. University Pkwy., Orem. The most carefully pronounced restaurant in Utah Valley is a chain offering gourmet burgers in varying sizes, along with chicken sandwiches and desserts. You order at the counter, and a server delivers the food when it's ready. (801) 224-0108.

Glade's Drive Inn -- 296 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork. A neighborhood tradition since 1954, this fast food drive-in is famous for its unique white fry sauce. (801) 798-6761.

Iceberg Drive Inn -- 180 N. State St., Orem. You can go inside, too, and order at the counter. A Utah chain, Iceberg has long been famous for its gigantic shakes. (801) 802-7430.

Iceberg Drive Inn -- 3295 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi. (801) 768-8076.

The Malt Shoppe -- 1290 N. University Ave., Provo. Local students and families can enjoy classic malts and shakes and grab a full meal for around $5. Menu includes fish and chips, burgers and a variety of sandwiches. (801) 373-5295.

Parker's Drive-Inn -- 496 E. State Rd., American Fork. Have an old-fashioned meal in the driver's seat at Parker's -- well known by the locals for its burgers, fries and shakes. (801) 756-2181.

Polar Queen Drive Inn -- 745 S. US Hwy 91(100 W), Payson. Known for its fish and chips, Polar Queen serves burgers, fries, and other fast food items as well. (801) 465-2438.

Purple Turtle -- 85 E. State St., Pleasant Grove. Famous, quirky local burger joint with very, very good shakes. (801) 785-2444.

Reed's Drive Inn -- 626 N. Main, Nephi. Serves everything from fish and chips to burgers and sandwiches. Dessert lovers can try more than 50 flavors of hard and soft ice cream. (435) 623-1107.

Rocky Mountain Drive Inn Restaurant -- 43 S. 500 West, Provo. Known for its thick, frosty shakes. But you can get burgers, fries and sandwiches here, too. (801) 373-2699.

Santaqueen Drive Inn -- 40 E. Main, Santaquin. Get a burger and fries at this local fast-food stop. (801) 754-3051.

Stan's Drive-In -- 525 N. 900 East, Provo. The original Stan's Diner. (801) 375-6082.

Tommy's Burgers -- 401 W. 100 North, Provo. Walk-up stand's lettering promises to be famous by tomorrow, with big, tasty offerings. Take-away only. (801) 374-9733.

Italian

Brick Oven Restaurant -- 111 E. 800 North, Provo. Pizza and pasta in a warm, casual restaurant setting. Salad and pasta bar also available. (801) 374-8800.

Brick Oven Restaurant -- 832 E. 800 North, Orem. Takeout or delivery only. 801-850-5555.

California Pizza Kitchen -- 575 E. University Pkwy., Orem. Pizzas with non-traditional, creative toppings as well as pasta, salads, sandwiches and appetizers. (801) 765-1777.

Carrabba's Italian Grill -- 683 E. University Pkwy., Orem. This popular chain serves upscale Italian cuisine in a romantic setting. (801) 765-1222.

Fazoli's Restaurant -- 852 E. State St., American Fork. Italian fast food chain, with most dishes made to order. Everything comes with all-you-can-eat breadsticks. (801) 763-1234.

Gloria's Little Italy -- 1 East Center St., No. 100, Provo. Authentic Italian food, including large panini sandwiches, made by Gloria herself. Also try the gelato or Mormon tiramisu. (801) 805-4913.

The Italian Place -- 1086 S. State St., Orem. Offering a variety of sandwiches with subs in three sizes, this old-time haunt features cheesecakes and garlic bread, too. (801) 224-6317.

The Italian Place -- 281 W. Bulldog Blvd., Provo. (801) 377-2230.

The Italian Place -- 80 N. West State Road, American Fork. (801) 756-7840.

The Italian Place -- 569 N. State St. No. 1 E, Lindon. (801) 224-0553

La Dolce Vita -- 61 N. 100 East, Provo. Comfortable, authentic local Italian eatery. Food is cooked with a homemade flair. (801) 373-8482.

Old Spaghetti Factory -- 575 E. University Pkwy., A-2 University Mall, Orem. Enjoy a daily lunch special as well as from-scratch sauces, dressings and lasagna. The specialty of the house is the mizithra cheese, which tops the spaghetti. (801) 224-6199.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant -- 504 W. 2230 North, Provo. Traditional Italian entrees, soups and salads at this chain restaurant. (801) 377-0062.

Pier 49 Sourdough Pizza -- 3210 N. University Ave., Provo. Casual pizzeria. Order at the counter and watch television while you eat. (801) 377-4499.

Pier 49 Pizza -- 80 W. Center St., Provo, (801) 373-3338.

Pier 49 Pizza -- 296 S. Main St., Springville, (801) 491-9111.

Pizza Factory -- 2230 N. University Pkwy., Provo. Busy pizza-and-pasta chain. Also has a salad bar and bread twists. (801) 812-0200.

Pizza Factory -- 291 W. 400 North, Lindon. (801) 785-4464.

Romano's Macaroni Grill -- 4801 N. University Ave., Provo. Italian chain restaurant, offering traditional cuisine and herb bread. (801) 765-1688.

Wiseguyz Pizzeria -- 163 W. 400 North, Orem. Build your own or select a specialty one -- New York-style. (801) 225-5215.

Mexican

Bajio -- 4801 N. University Ave., Provo. Speedy burritos, enchiladas, salads and the like made-to-order at a walk-up counter. It's up to customers to design their perfect Mexican pizza or chimichanga. (801) 224-6668.

Bajio -- 160 E. University Pkwy., Orem. (801) 655-0067.

Bajio -- 881 W. State St., Pleasant Grove. (801) 785-8180.

Bajio -- 992 S. University Ave., Provo. (801) 655-1145.

Bajio -- 1090 N. Main St., Spanish Fork. (801) 798-0402.

Beto's Mexican Food -- 615 N. Main St., Springville, (801) 489-9040.

Cafe El Lago -- 262 E. State Road #73, Saratoga Springs. New Mexican restaurant serves typical Mexican fare. Try the chile verde, famous carne asada, or fajitas. (801) 766-9690.

Cafe Rio -- 2250 N. University Pkwy., Provo. The emphasis is on fresh ingredients, deliciously seasoned and prepared to your order at this popular, see-and-be-seen cafe. (801) 375-5133.

Cafe Rio -- 821 W. State Road., American Fork. (801) 756-9088.

Cafe Rio -- 147 N. State St., Orem. (801) 822-5700.

Cocolito's Mexican Restaurant -- 820 E. 800 North, Orem. This restaurant serves both traditional and original dishes. Enjoy food that is made fresh daily including chimichangas, fajitas, tacos, rice and beans. (801) 225-1665.

Costa Vida at Fat Cats --1200 N. University Ave., Provo. This fresh-Mex restaurant specializes in salads, burritos and sweet marinated pork and is adjacent to a bowling alley. Order a burrito and salad, then bowl. (801) 373-1876.

Costa Vida --1621 N. State Street, Orem. (801) 226-8432.

Diego's Taco Shop -- 45 W. 300 North, Provo. Sit-down or take-away enchiladas, tortas, tacos, burritos, nachos, horchata -- you get the picture. Two people can eat for $10. (801) 377-4710.

El Azteca Mexican Taco Shops -- 46 W. 1230 North, Provo. Going on 50, this area favorite serves no-frills, tasty, affordable Jalisco-style chimchangas, burritos, nachos and carnitas. (801) 375-9690.

El Azteca Mexican Taco Shops -- 78 S. State St., Orem, (801) 225-7773.

El Gallo Giro Mex-Grill -- 346 N. University Ave., Provo. Authentic Mexican food: a must is Molcajete (The Rock) with shrimp, chicken, sausage, cactus, green onions, chile, cheese, homemade green salsa -- served with rice and beans in a homemade tortilla. Salsas and fruit juices are prepared each day. (801) 377-2571

Joe Vera's Mexican Fiestaurant -- 250 W. Center St., Provo. Sit-down restaurant has been serving the valley for decades. Chips and salsa made on site. Features staples as well as a range of salads and stuffed jalapenos. (801) 375-6714.

Joe Bandido's -- 1435 N. Main St., Springville, (801) 853-1500.

La Casita Mexican Restaurant -- 333 N. Main St., Springville, (801) 489-9543.

La Taqueria -- 934 N State St., Orem. Burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas and combination plates dominate the menu here. (801) 765-7601.

Los Hermanos -- 16 W. Center St., Provo. Local restaurant has been in business for decades, features cheese-laden plates as well as a variety of fancy, non-alcoholic drinks. (801) 375-5732.

Los Hermanos -- 395 N. State, Lindon. (801) 785-1715.

Los 3 Amigos -- 150 S. University Ave., Provo. Basic, inexpensive menu with typical Mexican fare. (801) 377-3800.

Los 4 Amigos -- 110 N. 800 East, Payson. Mexican specialties like smothered burritos, taco salads and chimichangas -- and yes, hamburgers and french fries. (801) 465-4441.

Mama Chu's Mexican Food -- 1555 E. 800 North, Orem. The restaurant's specialties include carne asada, shrimp fajitas, chicken enchiladas, chile rellenos and chimichangas. (801) 221-0429.

Maria Bonita -- 171 W. 800 North, Orem. Indulge your taste for traditional Mexican fare with the usual beef, chicken, or pork options. (801) 426-9328.

Mi Rancherito Mexican Restaurant -- 242 N. Main St., Spanish Fork. A local Spanish Fork watering hole for those who need a fix of carne asada, chimichangas and combination plates. (801) 798-3313.

Mi Rancherito Mexican Restaurant -- 85 E. Utah Ave., Payson, (801) 465-0460.

Mi Ranchito Restaurant -- 1109 S. State St., Orem. Sit-down restaurant features authentic Mexican cuisine such as fajitas, carne asada tacos, enchiladas de camarones and enchilada rancheras. (801) 225-9195.

Rancherito's Mexican Food -- 66 W. Center St., Orem. For dirt-cheap Mexican food in a hurry, Beto's has a drive-thru or sit-down area. Most of the burritos, enchiladas and tacos are under $5. (801) 226-2640.

Rancherito's Mexican Food -- 230 N. State St., Provo, (801) 374-0822.

Taco Amigo -- 1395 N. State St., Orem. Fast-food restaurant with inexpensively priced burritos, salads and enchiladas, as well as hamburgers, french fries and shakes. (801) 224-4122.

Taco Amigo -- 239 E. State Road, Pleasant Grove, (801) 785-4718.

Villa Restaurant and Bakery -- 1700 N. State St., Provo. This establishment has a variety of authentic Mexican food, as well as baked goodies. A local favorite for empanadas. (801) 373-0964.

Seafood

McGrath's Fish House -- 860 W. 1250 South, Orem. Calamari, oysters and crab cakes, oh my. This chain restaurant is for people who really, really like fish. (801) 235-1579.

Red Lobster -- 1261 S. 800 East, Orem. Chain restaurant done up with a nautical theme. Red lobsters, yes, but also shrimp and a variety of other fish. (801) 724-3500.