First dates in Provo
The Provo spots marked romantic on the map, including dinner at Communal or Bombay House and a walk down Center Street.
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- AubergineCenter Street · Eat · $$$French on Center Street. Sauce, linen, anniversary energy.
- Big Springs HollowSouth Fork Provo Canyon · Trail · FreeSteep South Fork hike from Big Springs Park. Fall color above Provo Canyon.
- Black Sheep CafeCenter Street · Eat · $$Native kitchen on Center Street. Navajo tacos, not a chain.
- Block RestaurantEdgemont · Eat · $$$Chef-driven dinner on University Ave. Seasonal plates, a room that feels like a night.
- Bombay HouseDowntown · Eat · $$Indian on University Ave. Candlelight, naan, a Provo date for decades.
- BYU Creamery on NinthBYU · Sweet · $The ice cream line. Walk Ninth after.
- Canyon Glen ParkProvo Canyon · Outdoor · FreePicnic lawn in the canyon, river next to it.
- Center Street Provo strollCenter Street · Stroll · FreeThe walk between the library and University Ave. Dinner after.
- CLAS Ropes (Moonlight Canoeing)Provo · Activity · $$Full-moon canoe for two on the lower Provo River - campfire s'mores after (seasonal).
- CommunalCenter Street · Eat · $$$Farm plates and a tasting menu downtown Provo. One sitting, seasonal, plan ahead.
- Covey Center for the ArtsDowntown · Culture · $$Center Street stage. Theater, music, a date that isn't dinner.
- Dry Bar ComedyCenter Street · Culture · $$Clean stand-up on Center Street. A night out that isn't dinner.
- Five Sushi BrothersDowntown Provo · Eat · $$Late sushi on Freedom Blvd. Actual Provo date-night food.
- Heart & Seoul KaraokeCenter Street · Activity · $Private karaoke rooms across from the Provo City Center Temple.
- Hruska's KolachesDowntown · Sweet · $Kolaches on Center until they sell out. Morning date, go early.
- Java JunkieDowntown · Drink · $Center Street coffee. No-frills, student hours, sit down.
- Kyhv Peak OverlookProvo Canyon · Outdoor · FreeDrive-up Provo Canyon sunset overlook - blanket + valley lights, no hike required.
- La Dolce Vita Ristorante ItalianoProvo · Eat · $$$Cozy classic Italian near Center Street - homemade pasta for a linger-at-the-table Provo dinner.
- La Jolla GrovesRiverwoods · Eat · $$$Dinner under the lemon trees at Riverwoods. Book a globe if you can.
- La Vaca SteakhouseNorth Park · Eat · $$$Steakhouse north of campus. Dress up, split a ribeye.
- Magleby's FreshEdgemont · Eat · $$Pies and comfort plates on University Ave. Utah County classic.
- Nico's PizzaBYU · Eat · $BYU slice shop on Cougar Blvd. The pie students argue about.
- Peace on Earth CoffeeDowntown · Drink · $Calm coffee, local art, open Sunday. The quiet table.
- Peaks Ice ArenaProvo · Activity · $$Public skating at a 2002 Olympic legacy rink - provo.com's classic lace-up winter (or any-season indoor) couples date.
- Pioneer Park (Provo)Downtown Provo · Outdoor · FreeThe downtown lawn. Farmers market when it's in season.
- Provo Canyon / Bridal Veil FallsProvo Canyon · View · FreeRoadside waterfall. Popular, still good.
- Provo City Center Temple groundsCenter Street · Stroll · FreeThe old tabernacle, rebuilt. Evening lights on Center Street.
- Provo City Library at Academy SquareCenter Street · Culture · FreeThe castle on Center. Stairs, stacks, a date that isn't dinner.
- Provo farmers market (seasonal)Downtown Provo · Activity · $Saturday downtown. Produce, then Center Street.
- Provo River Parkway (University Ave)North Provo · Stroll · FreePaved river path. Bike or walk; the water does the talking.
- Provo Temple groundsProvo bench · Stroll · FreeThe white temple on the bench. Grounds and the view, not a tour.
- Rock Canyon TrailheadProvo bench · Trail · FreeThe canyon behind BYU. Park at the mouth lot.
- Rockwell Ice CreamCenter Street · Sweet · $Scoops on Center. The after-dinner move.
- Rugged GroundsJoaquin · Drink · $Rustic coffee bar on 200 North. Couches, laptops, a real cup.
- Salsa ChocolateProvo · Activity · $$Monday/Thursday Latin dance nights in Provo - free lesson with cover, no partner required, Herald "best date night" legacy.
- Sick Yeh800 North · Eat · $Rotating Asian lunch on 800 North. It started as a pop-up and now has a counter.
- Slackwater PizzeriaRiverwoods · Eat · $$Pizza and a patio at Riverwoods. Walk the shops after.
- Station 22Center Street · Eat · $$Southern cooking on University Ave. Brisket, a patio, loud in a good way.
- Taste 117Downtown Provo · Sweet · $$Thursday fondue and afternoon tea on University Ave.
- The QuarryUniversity Parkway · Activity · $$Indoor climbing on University Parkway. Belay a date, then eat.
- The RiftProvo · Activity · $$Immersive AR maze date at Provo Towne Centre - built for couples solving clues together.
- The Shops at RiverwoodsRiverwoods · Stroll · FreeNorth Provo walk with lights and a patio. Pair with dinner next door.
- The SlateDowntown · Eat · $$$Mediterranean rooftop downtown. Share plates. The view does the rest.
- The Soap FactoryProvo · Activity · $$Make-your-own bar soap upstairs on Center Street - official site literally tags it as a date night.
- The Wick LabDowntown Provo · Activity · $$Pour a candle together on University Ave.
- Throw Art StudioProvo · Activity · $$Shared pottery wheel date night in Provo - messy, guided, and made for two.
- Utah Lake SaunaUtah Lake · Activity · $$Wood-fired sauna at Utah Lake State Park, then a cold plunge in the lake.
- Utah Lake State ParkUtah Lake · Outdoor · $The lake west of Provo. Sunset, marina, a walk that isn't a canyon.
- Velour Live MusicUniversity Ave · Activity · $$Small live room in Provo. Stand close.
- Waffle LoveState Street · Sweet · $Liège waffles on State Street. Dessert that photographs.