Prior to the Cal-BYU football game we dined at Block Restaurant. This is an upscale restaurant in a strip mall type area. Food is very good. We started with cocktails - both drinks were good. I had their goat cheese salad - tasty. My husband soup. For dinner, their smoked trout entree superb. My husband enjoyed the filet for dessert we shared their tasty chocolate cake All in all, staff was very good. Good place to go for dinner. read more

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I'm not joking around when I say this is one of the best brunches I've had in Utah. I can't wait to come back for dinner. Got the eggs Benedict (which I'm so picky about but these were perf) and the breakfast burrito (one of the best we've had) and tried some avo toast and country friend steak. Everything was immaculate. read more

There is so much to write but I want to start with: Snow Peas Chicken Panna Cotta The snow peas are so unexpected and the sauce is amazing. I DO NOT get chicken, but I heard to go against this. The skin alone was divine. Carrots were PERFECT. Panna Cotta. Nothing I say can help you to even remotely understand the experience this dessert delivers. Absolutely no words while enjoying this. It is insanely beautiful. Every bite of caramel corn, caramel, and panna cotta hit a spot I never knew I had. I'm now craving it daily. I'm still at loss of words weeks later. This taste describes the indescribable feeling of true love. Steak was very tender though a little under seasoned. Potatoes were bland unless doused in the sauce. Butter was delicious. Chai tea creme brûlée was pretty good but not my thing. Chocolate cake was too dark, tastes of espresso (lds), and raspberries weren't the greatest compliment. The bottled tap water was hard to even swallow and the entire restaurant was an IKEA commercial. Spent more than planned but didn't regret it for a moment. Kelcee was so nice! read more

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I went to dinner at Block last night for my birthday. What a wonderful experience that has instantly made them my favorite restaurant in Utah Valley! The very kind staff even wrote and signed a Happy Birthday card for me. Honestly made me tear up a bit it was so sweet. We started off with the appetizer special, the Tortellini with fresh mozzarella. Very good! Hearty, warm, and comforting. Just the right amount of pasta for an appetizer. For the main course, I had the Juniper and Sage-Crusted Venison. Perfection! The Venison came truly medium-rare, with sides of an arugula pasta with berries and a delicious carrots. I absolutely enjoyed every thing on the plate. My sister had the Spring Lake Rainbow Trout, which was quite good. We agreed that the fish was just right, with a delightful sauce on the plate. The turmeric rice was tasty, though not as strong as we expected. We finished with the Ginger Cake, which was perfectly moist, with a simple glaze and to-die-for praline pecan on top. The portions were exactly enough for us to be comfortably full without leftovers and not feel bad about getting appetizers and desserts too! read more

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We just had dinner here for the first time. The atmosphere was nice. The service was ok. When we looked over the one-page menu most of the items look nice and yummy. The pricing was that of a high-end restaurant. I don't mind paying a high price for a meal if the qualities are there in the dishes. I had to order a slice of bread separately from my meals, ok. My meal was ok. My pork chop was cooked great it was over sweet potatoes very bland with poorly cooked asparagus. When I pay $40 just for one pork chop and $30 for a salad the flavor profile better be there. Overall, we paid $140 for a that I would never order again. On a scale of 1-10 we place this restaurant at a 5. We will not be back read more

If you remember one thing from this review: charred snow peas. Order them, share them, eat the entire plate. Block is a new kid on the... Oh, you know what I was going to say. There's nothing kitschy or nostalgic about this restaurant though. It's upscale without being uncomfortable, with a locally sourced seasonal menu. Plus beautifully plated food and an absolutely lovely staff. Late night dinner at Block means I didn't go all out and order a full entree, as foodmares are a real thing. However, the small plates I had - beet and goat cheese salad plus the aforementioned snow peas were light, tasty and left me feeling full but not overly so. Plus a glass of white wine did the trick. Save room for desserts! They're rich and made for sharing as well. The pot de crème with popcorn could be devoured by one but that's not nearly as fun... let someone else have a taste. Prices are totally reasonable given the caliber of ingredients along with the hospitable vibes. If I lived closer, this would be a date night destination in the bookmark collection. read more

Guys THIS PLACE OMG! If the pictures of the food and interior decor doesn't already entice you to jump in your car to try it, let me just give you some more reasons why you should. Block is the quintessential locally owned restaurant with local and fresh ingredients. It doesn't get more "support local" than this place. We were looking on a Wednesday night for a late dinner spot and were so glad they're open until 10 PM so people can have quality food past 9 PM in Utah County. Kelsey was a fantastic host, bartender, and server. She is a co-owner and you can tell she is just so passionate about this place and that passion reflects greatly on the quality of this place. I got the Peach Pom cocktail and it was delicious and pleasing to the eye. Our table shared the Charred Snow Peas, which was the perfect fresh appetizer to a great dinner. I got the Braised Short Rib, my dinner companions got the Pork Loin and the Roasted Beet Salad. I enjoyed my short rib but it was a bit heavy for me, I think it was a bit saltier than I prefer, so the longer I ate it, the heavier it got. I think a bright or fresh element would lift the dish even more. The polenta cake was perfectly cooked though, that was delicious. The salad looked amazing and refreshing and a generous size for a salad. I got to try a bite of the Pork Loin and it was AMAZING, fork up the pork with the apple chutney and yam puree, and you've got yourself the perfect bite. We were sooooo full after our entrees but couldn't pass up trying the Panna Cotta. Like Rod, a chocolate cake also appeared with our ordered dessert and I'm so glad for it. This was the best panna cotta I have ever had. The combination of the sweetness and crunchiness of the popcorn with the light and creamy panna cotta was heavenly. The chocolate cake was perfectly moist (sorry moist-haters), creamy, chocolatey, and perfectly complemented by the raspberry and vanilla buttercream. The menu is seasonal and ever changing which gives you a great excuse to return regularly to try new things. I highly recommend this place as a less crowded, reasonably priced, support local, perfect date night spot. read more

Had the strip steak. Everything was perfect. Came with duck fat potatoes and carrots and a port demiglaze and a horseradish cream sauce. Excellent presentation and flavor. Service was exceptional. My medium rare came out perfectly medium rare. Would eat there again in a heartbeat and joyfully recommend Block to friends and family. read more

Just ate here for brunch. After waiting 15 mins to be seated we then waited 20-25 minutes to get our food. I ordered the biscuits and gravy and when it arrived at the table it was cold. I had to ask the hostess to get our server because he never came back to the table to check on us. Finally, he surfaced and had no apologies for the temperature of my food. He simply said "can I get you something else" I told him to take it off my bill and I didn't want anything else as my spouse had already finished his food. We won't be back.One and done. read more

Went there today at 1:40, they close at 2:00. We we're told we would be seated by two different girls. they went and found the hostess who came and asked if we had reservations. we said "no" and she said let me ask athe chef if we are seating walk-ins. She came back and said no. So we said okay and walked out. The couple behind us were seated, then a couple that was walking in we asked if they had reservations they said "no" they walked in and we're seated. we went back in to complain, my husband had some not so nice things to say to the hostess. Who couldn't explain why she sat them and not us. Very disgusted With the way we were treated!! Been here before, for the price of the food, isn't worth it because my biscuits and gravy came out cold, as well as the pancakes. and the burgers bun was dry and crusty, not fresh! Thought I'd give it another try!! However just not worth the horrible service. I'll make sure I let everyone I know, what a terrible place this is!!!! I WONT BE BACK!! The blonde hostess is the worst!!! gave it one star because I could put none!!! read more

YUM! My husband and I went here for dinner for our anniversary. It was delicious. I can't wait to go back again someday soon to try something else on the menu. Highly recommend. read more

I always try to get the table by the kitchen because it seems to be the place where things are happening. The food is always good and the servers seem friendly. We go for Sunday brunch and it never disappoints. read more

Love this place. The block burger is juicy and delicious. Upscale prices but nice for a date night

So so excited about Block Restaurant. Brunch is a Sunday tradition in our household, and the fact that we no longer have to trek to Salt Lake every weekend has me over the moon. They have all the basics you'd expect to see on a brunch menu, plus a few house specials. In all honesty, their hollandaise will make you do a happy dance. PLUS, the Bloody Mary was served with a thick piece of bacon. What's not to love? We'll definitely be back soon to taste some of the dinner menu! read more

Block Restaurant - New American Near Me - Provo, Utah

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This is a fancy restaurant. Provo/Orem doesn't have many such options, so it is a good addition. It is always good to have more choices. I have a few niggling complaints, but it is only because the Block is quite expensive, so naturally my expectations are high. The ambience of the restaurant isn't bad, but the style of the chairs (cheap looking) leads you to expect lower prices than they are asking. Worse, if you get the wrong table, you may feel a draft from the door--an unhappy experience in cold weather. Bring a sweater. One thing I really appreciated were the acoustics of the restaurant. It is quiet enough that it is a great setting for conversation and the lighting was just right. Naturally, there are no televisions, which helps elevate the atmosphere. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and eager to serve. Although very kind, the servers need just a little fine tuning to their training. People weren't waiting for tables and it is a nice restaurant, so there should be no rush. They brought our entrees before I had finished my salad course. They were in a bit too much of a hurry to serve! We ordered the fig tapenade as an appetizer. It was beautifully presented and extremely tasty! The bread was a bit too thick and hard though, making it messy and difficult to eat. For the salad course, my husband got the pear pecan salad and I got the quinoa medley. The pear pecan salad was a disappointment in that there was nothing special about it--you could get the same thing or better anywhere. The quinoa medley was nothing to look at, but it was a surprise. Really delicious! I'd love to know how to make that at home. Tasty and satisfying. For an entree (this restaurant is similar to Communal in that each part of the meal is al a carte and incurs a separate charge), my husband ordered the pork loin and I ordered the butternut ravioli in a sage butter sauce. The ravioli portion was quite small, but it was served at exactly the correct temperature, so it was pleasant and comforting, although not a wow type experience. I couldn't taste the sage. My husband loved the deep meaty flavor of the pork loin--I was surprised how fatty it was. We shared the caramel popcorn panna cotta--a fun dessert just because it is something that not everyone serves. It was well done. The total bill for the two of us (drinking only water) was $80 before the tip. The seating and noise volume is much better than Communal. Communal's food may be better, but they are in the same ballpark, aiming for the same high standard. Both ambience and food are better at Sundance. Naturally, the Block is worlds above the experience at La Jolla Grove. Most weeks I will probably prefer to eat at Carrabba's as it is substantially cheaper, yet still a nice experience (despite the TVs, ugh), but I will happily return to the Block to try it again for some special occasion in the future. read more

Block Restaurant - Fig Tapenade - New American Near Me - Provo, Utah

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We were invited to the opening and were not disappointed. I wish I'd gotten a picture of the steak before I dug in because the herb butter was so lovely and pulled the potatoes into the dish and it was cooked so well...yum. I think my favorite, besides the steak, (and the charcuteries) were the fun and comforting desserts. You wouldn't think caramel popcorn could be that much better than it already is but I wanted to have a whole bag of it. The chai creme brulé had a great complex taste and nice crunchy crust...hate soggy brulé. It's a little pricey but there are so few great places to go for food like this in Utah County that I didn't mind the splurge. read more

Block Restaurant - Beautiful charcuteries! - New American Near Me - Provo, Utah

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The pork belly appetizer and caramel corn dessert were two of my favorite dishes I've ever had. The rest of the meal was phenomenal as well. read more

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First time here. Absolutely loved it. It was definitely a great capital-R Restaurant experience with well-crafted seasonal entrees and servers who cared about their job. I loved the ambiance - a comfortable rumble of conversation but without having to yell. My wife is pregnant and we're being a touch COVID cautious, but they were very accommodating and got a table for us that was tucked in the corner away from other parties and our waiter offered to wear a mask as well. The food was great - I had the Elk Steak which was good, but not as good as my wife's gnocchi & short rib. They even offered us a complimentary dessert since we were celebrating our anniversary. Definitely will be coming back. read more

Honestly, this place was great. I thought it would be more steeply priced, which was nice that it wasn't. The food tasted wonderful, but it made me feel even better. All of my expectations were either met or exceeded. The service and staff was also so helpful, so kudos to them! read more

Amazing amazing amazing! Block is by far and away the best restaurant in Provo. Sorry, other farm-to-table competitor... The menu at block changes seasonally and while I'm sad to see favorites go off-menu, I am continually pleased with new items. The beef stroganoff is amazing, anything with the romesco sauce is delightful, the salmon and trout are always cooked perfectly, salads are creative but not uninviting, the pork belly is to die for, desserts are comforting yet innovative. The ambiance and service have been great too. I liked it so much I had my wedding dinner here read more

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I can not say enough good things about this restaurant. If you like amazing food like Handle in Salt Lake City, you will love this gem in Utah County. This place has a great atmosphere. The staff is so knowledgeable and so nice. The owner even mixed our drinks which was a nice treat. The food, ahhhhh the food was amazing! Still thinking about it. Everything was mouth watering and we were wishing it wouldn't end. We will be back for sure. I want to try everything on the menu...twice...at least! read more

Block Restaurant - Short rib gnocchi. Amazing! - New American Near Me - Provo, Utah

Love Love Love this place! The food is absolutely amazing, but the people are what makes this place extra special!! Sunday brunch is a must. read more

It's been a few months since I've been back here and like always, I make reservations through open table because it's always busy for Sunday brunch. This week happen to be even busier than usual because they recently opened a bar on the other side of the building. The service was subpar, they came to the table to place the order for drink and food, but after dropping off the food the server returned only once to drop off the rest of the lemon aids and top off the coffee. It at least 30 minutes later when our food finally arrived and only at that time did the server check and ask if we needed anything else. Keep in mind we were seated at 12:45 and the food arrived just before 2pm. The food was tasty, but this is not what I expected when you make reservations to a nice restaurant, leaving the table empty with a long wait. I understand if you wait for food, but at least keep your table happy refilling drinks and at least checking in on them from time to time. read more

Block Restaurant - Coffee with creamer and sugar cubes - New American Near Me - Provo, Utah

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Really excellent food in a town where that is a rarity. We had brunch, which was delicious.

I'm all about restaurants doing things right. And let me tell you, Block is doing that. Seasonal menu's. Local produce. Great staff. I was impressed before I ever took my first bite. My cousin and I had dinner together one evening. I started with the brussels sprouts and she had the butternut squash soup. Both were very delicious and portion sizes were definitely shareable. For our main dishes I had the short rib gnocchi (two of my favorite foods in one dish, thank you very much!) and she had a pasta with squash. Her whole meal tasted delectably of Fall. It was perfect. Everything was cooked properly, nothing cold or soggy. I would definitely highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Amazing food! The heavy crowd speaks for itself... Loved the atmosphere, the friendly staff and the brunch options.

Wow!!!! AMAZING!!! We came here for brunch on Sunday morning and we fell in love! The coffee here is amazing!!!! The Biscuits were house made and DELICIOUS!!! Unicorn Syrup was Magical gooey goodness! The Brioche French Toast was perfect and exactly what French toast should be! The eggs Benedict came with absolutely perfectly poached eggs! The Hollandaise sauce was perfect and the ham was quality! The Bacon was thick cut, Smokey, perfectly cooked and was the bacon you dream about! We also ordered a breakfast sandwich with a house made sausage party on it. Just like everything else we tried it was amazing!!!!!!!!! read more

You need to experience this place, at least one time. This place had the perfect environment for brunch. Laid back, cozy, elevated feel. They put time and effort into all they do, and the food reflects that. Locally sourced goodness that meets or exceeds expectations. I ordered the house made biscuits and gravy. My oh my!! It was phenomenal and downright tasty. No shortage of taste and even the presentation of the food made me feel a little guilty cutting into it to eat. However, I was over that feeling pretty quickly with how good it was. Our server was great, friendly, knowledgeable (Alicia (sp?)) and helped add to our good time here. I give a strong recommendation to this place read more

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Amazing food. Highly recommended. I've been here for multiple group dinners and each time everyone is impressed by their food.

Cute place for date night & the ambience is five-stars! The chicken plate and the block salad were beautifully presented. My favorite was the dressing of the salad, I cleaned up the plate! My husband got the burger and the sweet potato fries were a bit too dark to our liking. Overall, I'd have liked a little more flavor in the dishes. It's not like it was bad food, it was just not as exciting for me but you might love it. One awesome thing and the main reason I tried this place is because it's a local business and it seems like they're trying to source from local farmers, my salad came from a local farm which I think is super cool. read more

Block Restaurant - New American Near Me - Provo, Utah

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100% will go back! So Good! I had the eggs Benedict for brunch, and they may be the best I've had in this state. The biscuits and raspberry jam were TOTALLY my jam- yummm!! The wait can be a little long, but it's worth it. Go with friends so you can chat and enjoy the ambiance. If you can, maybe call for that reservation. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Already planning a trip back! read more

Block is a cool little brunch spot in Provo. Their drinks are very strong just a heads up. I ordered their breakfast burrito which at the time was a special so it may or may not still be there. While it's on the smaller side, it packs a punch of flavor. Their normal pancake breakfast is good too, I recommend the unicorn sauce. Nice to see a brunch spot with actual cocktails in Utah county. Will be coming back! read more

This restaurant was excellent. Service was prompt and helpful. My wife and I had travelled to Utah that morning and were so happy to find Block We had the watermelon salad and the beet salad. Both were perfect. We also split the avocado toast and it was out of this world. Have nothing but positive things to say and hope to go back before the end of our trip to Utah. read more

This was very refreshing to find in Utah county. We came to try it from Pleasant Grove not far but worth the trip. We ordered the Pork Belly for appetizers and they were great, small portion but still very good. I had the pork loin plate and my wife had the steak and both of us enjoyed the food. My wife ordered the tequila tamarind and absolutely loved it. All of the staff was great, friendly, helpful and all seemed very happy being there. Our waitress was super friendly. The only reason I did not give it a 5 star is that we had reservations for 7:30, we showed up at 7:25 - 7:30, they were not packed several empty tables and no one left while we waited and did not get a seat until after 7:50. I am sure that was for the kitchen staff but, it was Friday night and they were not packed so they missed out on a round of drinks (i guess I did as well) Appetizers, 2 dinner plates, 1 beer, 2 tequila drinks and tip we spent $137.40. Higher then I thought, but the food and environment made it worth it. We will be going back and we will be taking others in the future, read more

Block Restaurant - This is the best drink you can order there! - New American Near Me - Provo, Utah

Amazing food! The gnocchi was probably my favorite meal I've ever eaten. We got the block toast for an appetizer and that was great too! Such great food!! read more

We had Short Rib Gnocchi, Hangar steak, charcuterie board & the romesco bread. The Corn bread with the Hangar steak is unbelievable! We also had the smoked Old Fashioned which was so good! Their AC was out so it was warm although we would go back in a heart beat! The S'mores pie is amazing! Highly recommend!! You won't be disappointed by this restaurant!! read more

Yummy food and great service. A true gem in Provo! Definitely a must try. We've had a group of six, and have tried pretty much everything on the menu. Broccolini's were a hit, as were the cauliflower soup and their burger. read more

Perfection in all ways associated with having a quality restaurant experience. Wait staff are smooth, engaging & happy. We had eggs Benedict w avocado & Buttermilk infused pancakes.... so Good ! read more

Great food. Great ambience. Great service. Great everything. Try the boullinaise. Super fun cozy place!!!

One of my favorite restaurants in Provo. Not the best place for a private table discussion as you're sitting in a very open room but the delicious unique menu is worth the visit. read more