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. 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. 724-3500.

Italian

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

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

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

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

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. 763-1234.

Fazoli's --1122 S. University Ave., Provo, 377-7733.

Gloria's Little Italy -- 279 E. 300 South, Provo, 805-4913. Authentic Italian food, including large panini sandwiches, made by Gloria herself. Also try the gelato or Mormon tiramisu.

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. 224-6317.

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

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

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

La Dolce Vita -- 60 S. 100 East, Provo. Try the Mozzarella Alla Caprese or the Focaccia Napoletana at this restaurant, serving authentic food from the Napoli region of Italy. 373-8482

La Vigna da Campania -- 749 W. 100 North, American Fork, 756-3730. In addition to traditional plates such as spaghetti and a list of calzones, this Italian restaurant serves some new combinations of pasta and sauce.

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. 224-6199.

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

Ottavio's Ristorante Italiano -- 71 E. Center St., Provo. Authentic Italian dining, often accompanied by an accordion player or opera singer. 377-9555.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 226-4000.

Barry's Parkview Drive-In -- 115 S. Main St., Spanish Fork. Features a sit-down area and two drivethroughs; 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. 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-through. 373-5713.

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.

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. 235-9885.

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. 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. 802-7430.

Iceberg Drive Inn -- 3295 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi. 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. 373-5295.

Parker's Drive-Inn -- 496 E. State Road, Pleasant Grove. Have an old-fashioned meal in the driver's seat at Parker's -- well known by the locals for its burgers, fries and shakes. 756-2181.

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

Purple Turtle -- 85 E. State St., Pleasant Grove. Famous, quirky local burger joint with very, very good shakes. 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. Also known for its thick, frosty shakes. But you can get burgers, fries and sandwiches here, too. 373-2699.

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

Shirley's Homemade Bakery -- 684 N. Freedom Blvd., Provo. Homey local bakery offers sweet rolls, dinner rolls, brownies, eclairs. 375-8020.

Stan's Drive-In -- 525 N. 900 East, Provo. 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. 374-9733.

Asian & Pacific Rim

Asian Buffet -- 101 N. West State Road, American Fork. This buffet serves up sushi and grill, walnut shrimp and many choice Chinese dishes. 756-7693.

Bamboo Hut -- 2304 N. University Pkwy, Provo. Authentic Hawaiian Grill serving tempura chicken, teriyaki steak, kalua pork and hula noodle salad. 655-1911.

Bangkok Grill -- 338 E. 800 South, Orem, 434-8424. An authentic take on Thai cuisine in a restaurant styled to look like Thailand. Patrons can even sit on the "floor" while enjoying pad thai. 434-8424.

Bangkok Tokyo -- 3368 N. University Ave., Provo. Mostly Thai dishes here, with a few Japanese offerings and several shrimp dishes thrown in for good measure. 370-0707.

Bombay House -- 463 N. University Ave., Provo. One of Provo's trendiest and most unique dining experiences. The flavorful curry and varieties of fresh chutney are not to be missed. 373-6677.

Chen's Noodle House -- 435 E. 1150 South, Orem. Pho Noodle Soup, Stir Fried Beef Flate Rice Noodle and Pan Fried Noodle dishes are specialties with pork, beef, vegetable, tofu, shrimp and chicken varieties. 225-8883.

China Bowl Restaurant -- 75 S. State St., Orem. Inexpensive prices -- especially the lunch specials -- make China Bowl a quick stop-over for a Chinese food fix. 224-9488.

China Garden Restaurant -- 1425 S. State St., Provo. This Mandarin and Szechwan restaurant offers specialties such as Cashew Chicken, Orange Peel Chicken, Mongolian Beef and Szechwan shrimp, pork, chicken or beef. 373-7203.

The China Café -- 160 S. Main St., Springville. Enjoy traditional Chinese staples like chow mein at this sit-down restaurant. 489-7585.

China Isle Restaurant -- 323 S. 500 East, American Fork. 756-9118

China Light Café -- 648 E. State Road, American Fork. Variety is the main menu at this restaurant. Options run from sweet-and-sour chicken and egg rolls to mom's Southern country fried steak. 756-6560.

China Lily Restaurant -- 133 S. State St., Lindon. Popular Chinese restaurant with a homey, local feel serves all the staples from General Tso's Chicken to the more exotic Peking Duck. 796-9666.

China Wok -- 5435 W. 11000 North, Highland. Specialties include General Txo Chicken (with broccoli, spicy sauce); Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables and Pineapple Chicken. 492-8006.

Chinatown Restaurant -- Corner of 300 South and 700 East, Provo. Takeout and delivery (within a three-mile radius) are available for those who crave the chef's specials: hot beef, shrimp and popular orange chicken. 373-7699.

Chinese Gourmet -- 1428 N. State St., Orem. This huge Chinese buffet has all the usual fare, plus salad bar, pudding and desserts. 426-9665.

Demae Japanese Restaurant -- 82 W. Center St., Provo. In downtown Provo, Demae is one of the few places in the valley to enjoy Japanese cuisine. 374-0306.

Eastern Buffet -- 175 N. Freedom Blvd., Provo. This all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet serves fried rice, egg rolls, sweet and sour chicken, sushi, Mongolian barbecue and soups. Cake, cookies, soda and juice are also available for those with a sweet tooth. 356-8866

First Wok -- 1425 S. State St., Provo. The popular egg-flour soup is just the start of a variety of menu selections. Open for lunch and dinner. 373-7203.

Flaming Wok -- 575 E. University Pkwy., Orem. Located in the University Mall, this restaurant offers a predictable selection of fast-food Chinese dishes. 224-8890.

Fortune Chinese Restaurant -- 366 N. University Ave., Provo. Good fortune becomes "all you can eat" with a variety of meat, fish and vegetarian items served up daily. Food for the whole family. 377-6868.

Great China Restaurant -- 380 E. University Pkwy., Orem. This functional buffet is always busy at lunchtime. The prices are low, and the soft drinks are included. 224-2238.

Happy Sumo Sushi Bar & Restaurant -- 4801 N. University Ave. Shops at Riverwoods, Provo. Trendy restaurant features substantial selection of sashimi, nigiri and maki rolls, as well as an extensive menu of cooked Japanese selections. 225-9100.

Hibachi San -- 575 E. University Pkwy., Orem. Japanese fast food chain restaurant serves tasty entrees with rice or noodles. Located in the University Mall. 221-1288.

Hunan City -- 852 Expressway Lane, Spanish Fork. Boilerplate Chinese offerings like chow mein and lo mein, as well as several seafood dishes. 798-6571.

India Palace -- 98 W. Center St., Provo. Authentic Indian food with a nice atmosphere. Serves chicken, lamb and beef dishes with rice and some amazing mango ice cream. 373-7200.

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue -- 158 W. 1230 North, Provo. This island-themed, fast-food restaurant is the first one in the state; others are in Las Vegas and Hawaii. 818-2888

Lee's Restaurant -- 426 E. State Road, Pleasant Grove. You want lo mein, he wants top sirloin. Get 'em both at Lee's, a Chinese restaurant that also serves steaks, halibut, veal and the like. 785-2777.

Lotus Garden Restaurant -- 56 W. Center St., Provo. Buffet dining for lunch and dinner serves up favorites and proves there is something for everyone. Drinks included. 374-0753.

LQ Chinese Gourmet -- 1428 N. State Street, Orem. 426-9665

Matiki Island BBQ -- 48 W. 300 North, Orem. This Polynesian restaurant offers barbecued short ribs, beef, chicken and kalua pork. There's also a Polynesian special every Friday. 225-1663.

Mongolian Grill -- 484 S. 1750 West, Springville, 491-8088. Build your own Asian dish and have it cooked before your eyes. Also choose from many traditional Chinese entrees.

Nutrition Plus Gourmet Chinese -- 163 W. 400 North, Orem. Traditional Chinese food with no sugar or preservastives and loaded with fresh, steamed or stir-fried vegetables. Offers lunch and early dinner until about 7 p.m. Catering and delivery are available for groups of 10 or more.

Osaka Japanese Restaurant -- 46 W. Center St., Provo. All the components of great Japanese cuisine: miso soup, tempura, sushi and a variety of delightful entrees. Great lunch prices. 373-1060.

P.F. Chang's China Bistro -- 575 E. University Pkwy., Orem (University Mall). This sleek, trendy chain restaurant has long lines on the weekends, with diners waiting to enjoy the restaurant's tasty house sauce, lettuce wraps and Chinese staples. Vegetarians will love the ample selection of tofu dishes. 426-0900.

Rice King -- 278 W. Center St., Provo. How spicy do you want it? This quick, fresh and inexpensive restaurant will cater your dish to your tastebuds. Tofu is also an option. 818-2278.

Rice King Express -- 127 E. Main, Lehi. 766-5988.

Rumbi Island Grill -- 299 E. University Pkwy., Orem. Utah restaurant pays homage to surf culture with light, sweet tropical fare. Choose from among salads, sandwiches and rice dishes -- or order a pina colada. 655-1164.

Saigon Cafe -- 440 W. 300 South, Provo. Chinese and Vietnamese dishes combine to make for a very affordable meal. Don't forget to check out the buffet and specials. 812-1173.

Saisavanh Authentic Thai Cuisine -- 86 S. Main St., Payson. A wide range of Thai dishes from fish cakes to the ever ubiquitous pad thai. Try the Thai iced tea, the Thai coffee or the coconut juice. 465-8485.

Sakura Japanese Steak House -- 171 W. University Parkway, Orem. Your meal is prepared before your eyes on a large grill. Your table's chef throws in a little entertainment with your meal. 426-5588.

Sam Hawk Korean Restaurant -- 660 N. 200 West, Provo. The ginger chicken trademarks the assortment of purely Korean cuisine and entrees. Don't forget to check out the lunch specials. 377-7766.

Shoots -- 4801 N. University Ave., Suite 820, Provo. This hip restaurant in the Shops at Riverwoods serves traditional Chinese cuisine as well as several chef specialties, like lettuce wraps and Honey Roasted Walnut Chicken. 225-0445.

Sweet's Luau Restaurant -- 711 W. Columbia Lane, Provo. Start your day with a Hawaiian-style breakfast, or cap it off with mouth-watering Polynesian barbecued-chicken and rice. 374-0000.

Sushi House -- 705 S. 500 East, American Fork. All-you-can-eat dine in, take out. 763-9982.

Sushi Ya -- 1545 S. State St., Orem. More than 40 types of All-you-can-eat sushi rolls and nigiri, along with other Japanese cuisine. 225-7760.

Swagat Indian Restaurant -- 664 N. Freedom Blvd., Provo. Homemade Indian food, including chicken, lamb and beef dishes and several breads. Also try the mango or rose-flavored yogurt drinks. 377-3776.

Tepanyaki Japanese Steakhouse -- 1240 N. State St., Provo. This restaurant offers a sort of dinner theater, where chefs prepare the main course on a flaming grill at patrons' tables. See if you can catch the shrimp in your mouth. 374-0633.

Tepanyaki Japanese Steakhouse -- 72 N. 850 East, Lehi. 653-2988.

Thai Chili Gardens -- 430 W. 800 N., Orem. Family-owned and operated restaurant features authentic Thai cuisine such as Pad Thai. Choose from among six curry dishes, egg rolls, Thai noodle soup and fried rice. 724-9894.

Thai Kitchen -- 283 E. 300 South, Provo. Thai restaurant features several different curries, as well as traditional Pad Thai and coconut curry soup. 370-9894.

Thai Ruby Restaurant -- 744 E. 820 North, Provo. While the menu offers between 30 and 40 items, most patrons favor the mouth-watering "house special" or the red curry, roasted chicken and pineapple dish gaeng ped gai yang. 375-6840.

Thai Village -- 208 W. Main St., American Fork. Specialties include Papaya Salad, Pad Thai and Tom Kha Gai Soup. 492-7677.

Touch of Seoul -- 43 N. University Ave., Provo. Quiet, peaceful restaurant with soothing jade-colored walls and hearty, spicy soup and noodle and rice dishes. Check out the full menu of traditional teas. 377-7330.

Whistle Wok -- 193 E. 30 North, American Fork. Start with noodles or rice and go from there! For a very inexpensive price, you choose from eight-item favorites such as kung pai chicken, Mongolian pork or broccoli-beef. Egg roll included. 763-5377.

Won Won Wok -- 149 E. State Road 73, Saratogoa Springs. Sushi and Chinese, East Coast style. Chef's choices include Triple Delight of jumbo shrimp, chicken, beef and vegetables. 766-8087. www,wonwonwok.com.

Yamato Japanese Restaurant -- 1074 S. State St., Orem. A friendly, authentic dining atmosphere coupled with a selection of dishes, enough to share, make for quality Japanese cuisine. Don't forget to try the sushi. 227-7100.

Yapona -- 466 N. 900 West #C, American Fork. Plenty of sushi here, including a deep fried variety, plus Japanese soups and entrees, including bento boxes. 763-1388.