In its 20th year of operation, Log Haven has been recognized both locally and nationally as a jewel on the culinary scene. Log Haven's philosophy is to create hand-crafted cuisine from only the freshest local and regional ingredients while incorporating classical and international culinary techniques. It is not our goal to simply create high-style food with an associated high price tag. Instead, we are renowned for creating every dish from scratch and prize ourselves on complex, deep, intense flavors at a reasonable price.
Some of our awards and recognition include:
2023 |
Awarded Best Salt Lake Restaurant / Salt Lake Magazine:“Panelist Stuart Melling summed up Log Haven best by saying, “If people only have one night in town and they want the ‘Utah experience’ I send them to Log Haven.” This venerable restaurant situated (dare we say nestled?) in the confines of Millcreek Canyon is mountain dining at its finest. But the word “venerable” only applies to the stately log cabin built more than a century ago. The restaurant within is appropriately cozy but the food on the tables remains daring and exciting--changing with the seasons and wherever Chef Dave Jones’ latest passion takes him (His latest? Foraging.) Wild game and hearty apline cuisine mash-up with Asian techniques and flavors. In season inegredients and impeccable service from a veteran staff ensure an evening to savor. “The atmosphre is quintessenital Utah and sure, they’ve been around forever, but they aren’t resting on their reputation,” says panelist Lydia Martinez.” Recipient of Diners' Choice Award and Best Restaurant Award by Open Table Included in Salt Lake Magazine's Article, "We're Just Getting Warmed Up": "Log Haven has some dazzling canyon views in the wintertime. The dining room oofers more than ample mountain charm and multiple traditional fireplaces with nearby comfortable seating and intimate tables. For the best chance of getting that coveted spot by the fire,make an early reservation and request a table by the fireplace." |
2022 |
Awarded Best Atmosphere by City Weekly Best of Utah:"With magnificent mountain views, the atmosphere at Log Haven gives you all the feels as you dine in, or out, in this historic log mansion. Take in the splendor of all the seasons from this mountainside restaurant where you can host your dream wedding or get extra points on your next romantic night out as it will woo the hardest-to-please guest." Awarded top 10 Wedding Venue by Rocky Mountain WeddingsRecipient of the 2022 Wedding Wire Couples' Choice AwardFeature on KSL.com:Want More Than a Meal? 8 Utah Restaurants That Offer Something Extra |
2021 |
Feature in Only in Your Sate:Log Haven Is A Restaurant Hiding In A Utah Canyon
Utah Bites Restaurant Review:A VISIT TO LOG HAVEN: New Winter Menu and More at SLC’s Lovely Log Mansion Utah Stories Feature:Women in the Kitchen: Gaining Ground & Respect in Utah’s Food Industry; with recognition for Founder Margro ProvostSeason Finale of Taste Utah - Round table discusion with Margo ProvostUtah Bites Restaurant Review:Springtime in the Canyon: A First Look at Log Haven’s New Menu
Visit Salt Lake and ABC Channel Four feature Log Haven Patio Dining
Awarded Best Wedding Venue of 2021 by Best of SLCAwarded the Best of Wedding Award by the Knot - 4th consecutive yearFounder, Margo Provost aqarded the Chairman's Award for dedicated service to the Utah Restaurant Association.Margo Provost and Ed Marshall received a special Commendation from Salt Lake County: They were recognized for the support they extended on February 6 during an avalance rescue in Millcreek Canyon. Included in a travel article from San Diego Magazine:24 Road Trips We Can’t Wait to TakeOpen Table Diners' Choice awards: "From the service to the food, people are loving the experience you create and now you have the awards to prove it." Open TableBest Ambiance Best Overall Best Service Most Scenic View Special Occasion Most Romantic Most Booked |
2020 |
Feature in Salt Lake Tribune, September 2020:Log Haven celebrates 100 years of love, food and drink, and natureAwarded Best Fine Dining Restaurant of 2020 by Best of SLCOpen Table Diners' Choice awards: "From the service to the food, people are loving the experience you create and now you have the awards to prove it." Open TableBest Ambiance Best Overall Best Service Most Scenic View Special Occasion Most Romantic Most Booked |
2019 |
Awarded 2019 Best of Weddings by the KnotThe Best of Weddings Award, repesents the highest- and most-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on The Knot, a leading wedding planning brand and app. Only 4 percent of wedding professionals on the Knot receive this award. This is the third year Log Haven has been named a winner of The Knot Best of Weddings awards. Salt Lake Magazine Dining Awards: Hall of Fame Restaurant (restaurants who have rceived consistent awards for excellence over a period of years) and Readers' Choice for Best Restaurant Salt Lake City.Open Table Diners' Choice award in 9 categories: "From the service to the food, people are loving the experience you create and now you have the awards to prove it." Open TableBest Ambiance Best Overall Best Service Scenic View Special Occasion Contemporary American Hot Spot Romantic Most Booked |
2018 |
Awarded 2018 TripSavvy Editor's Choice Award for Best Romantic Restaurants The 2018 winners, sourced through a unique mix of machine-learning and TripSavvy editor testing, represent the best in travel, tourism, and hospitality, and celebrate each winner’s outstanding contribution to travelers and the travel industry worldwide.Log Haven Featured in Utah Life: Log Haven, Where love lurks-and the sides and starters star. Love has long been in the air at Log Haven, a fine-dining establishment nestled in the mountains amid lush acres of trees, wildflowers and waterfalls in Millcreek Canyon. To read more click here.Log Haven featured in Utah Stories - Dogs, dining and delicacies - what's not to like? |
2017 |
Voted Best Fine Dining Restaurant - Salt Awards by Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Awards recognize businesses and experiences that enhance life in Utah. Awarded America's Top 100 Most Scenic Restaurants by Open Table. Featured in both Forbes and Food & Wine.
Open Table released their list of the most scenicrestaurants in America—that is, the restaurants with the best views skylines, landmarks, or natural beauty like majestic mountain ranges, waves lapping on the shore, or a brilliant sunset.
OpenTable compiled the list by reviewing the opinions of over 10 million of the website's users, on 25,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, for which “scenic views” was chosen as a special feature of the establishment. Log Haven Restaurant Awarded Best Reception Venue by TheKnot Log Haven Restaurant is pleased to announce that they are a 2017 winner in The Knot Best of Weddings, an award representing the highest-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on The Knot, the leading wedding brand and marketplace. In 2017, only 2% of the 300,000 local wedding professionals listed on “I would like to thank our clients and guests who shared their wedding experiences on TheKnot. We are very grateful for their love and support. Margo Provost, owner of Log Haven, describes our mission with three words: Nature, Nourishment and Nurture. We will continue to provide a beautiful Natural backdrop in the hillsides of Millcreek Canyon, Nourishment from our Chef Dave Jones, his
Faith Scheffler / Sales and Event Manager received Utah Restaurant Association Industry Award - Employee of the Year at their Annual Awards Banquet
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2016 |
America's Most Romantic Restaurants/Travel & Leisure
Log Haven was awarded this prestigious honor given to 38 restaurants across the United States and is the only restaurant in Utah to receive this recognition. Salt Lake Magazine Awarded Hall of Fame Owners Margo Provost, Ian Campbell and Faith Scheffler attended Salt Lake Magazine’s 2016 Dining Awards gala held on February 16 and were recognized as Hall of Fame Restaurants for 2016. According to Salt Lake Magazine’s Editor Mary Malouf these restaurants “have achieved excellence so many times we have named them to our Hall of Fame”. Featured wedding - Inspired Bride Mountain Lover Marries Home Brewer
“Lani, a truly inspired bride, was not afraid to bring in new elements to her wedding day. She wanted to just have fun and be herself on her biggest day. That is why she and Ryan, her husband, had a DJ and the best band in Utah which was the highlight. Obviously, they had the best time of their lives!” For more on Inspired Bride’s feature click here.How to be a Romantic in Salt Lake City (featuring Log Haven): "If you are looking for something interesting to do in Salt Lake City to showcase your romantic side, you should consider that there are many different options for you to pick from. Whether you are interested in trying something new or you want to build a beautiful memory for the future, here are some top ideas for Salt Lake City visitors and residents. Check out a romantic restaurant A restaurant Critics Fantasy Dinner By TED SCHEFFLER “Sometimes I fantasize about food. But, not just any food. My food fantasy revolves around an impossible idea: the notion that I could enjoy my favorite dishes from local restaurants, all in a single meal. Sure, I suppose I could Uber from place to place during the course of an evening, but I like to imagine sitting down in one spot and digging into all of my faves. It would go something like this: I’d choose LOG HAVEN as the setting for my dinner, because of its warm, natural ambiance and surroundings.” Major Tools Talking trade and tools with some top local chefs By Heather L. King DAVE JONES, chef/co-owner / Log Haven “My knives would be my most critical tools,” Jones says.“Knives are very personal to most chefs.” He’s used many over the years but his favorites are from MAC, Miyabi, Misono,Wüsthof, Henckels, Shun and Global. “I would also say my cookbooks are extremely important to me on a daily basis,” he says. “Other critical tools that make life in the kitchen easier would be water stones, immersion blenders, mandolins, cast iron pans, Silpats, tongs,Vitamixers and Robot Coupes.” |
2015 |
10 Best Romantic Restaurant in the US
USA Today
“It’s often rated the best restaurant in Utah, but what really makes Log Haven special is its unique setting, in a log mansion within the Wasatch National Forest, set at the base of towering cliffs and waterfalls. It’s like stepping into a fairy tale,complete with rustic fireplaces and even a water wheel. Aptly named Log Haven was built as weekend retreat by a 1920’s steel baron, but has operated as a special occasion eatery for the past twenty years. The mountain setting of the restaurant occupies a whopping 40 acres, with opportunities to dine inside or out, numerous smaller private dining rooms, all serving up a menu heavy on local flair, from forest mushrooms to juniper smoked elk. “ City Weekly Best of Utah 2015
15X Best Romantic Restaurant / Reader's Choice
"The nearly century-old log mansion in Millcreek Canyon that is home to Log Haven is known for its beautiful locale and fine dining, and as one of Utah's premier destinations for weddings and other special events. While the romantic spirit is always in the air at Log Haven, there may be a few ectoplasmic manifestations hovering there as well. Could be that the staff simply needed some sleep, but a gaggle of Log Haven employees swear they have encountered spirits in their midst, albeit ghosts of a friendly sort. Indeed, owner Margo Provost would like to believe that the apparitions with which she shares her restaurant are there to help protect the place she so lovingly restored. So, next time you see a phantom there, blow it a kiss."
"This might be the quintessential Northern Utah restaurant. The antique log cabin radiates mountain hospitality and the beauty and bounty of the Wasatch are apparent on each plate. Chef David Jones is an experienced forager. He, general manager, Ian Campbell, owner Margo Provost and banquet manager Faith Scheffler all have a stake in the place, which means visiting diners are treated like personal guests."
Best Wedding Venue by MyWedding.com.
This award recognizes “talented wedding professionals” who best connect with
MyWedding.com’s couples. Simply put, Log Haven’s services “outshine the rest”. "Setting the table for romance involves an array of ingredients: Open Table - Diners' Choice Awards Best Overall Best Service Best Overall Cuisine Four Diamond Award – AAA
10 Best Restaurants in Utah: Local Food and Fine Dining - The Culture Trip
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2014 |
Open Table - Most Romantic Restaurant in U.S. - Fifth Consecutive Year City Weekly Best of Utah 2014 Wine Spectator Honored for "having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world". |
2013 |
Open Table - Most Romantic Restaurant in U.S. - Fourth Consecutive Year Open Table - Diners' Choice Awards Best Overall - food, service & ambiance
The Knot – Best Wedding Ceremony and Reception Venue The Knot Best of Weddings 2013 provides a “by brides, for brides” guide to the top wedding professionals across the country, and is a must-have when it comes to selecting the best-of-the-best wedding resources. Featured in Delish.com: Romantic Restaurants for Date Night Log Haven restaurant was included in a round-up of Romantic Restaurants by Delish.com, a food-related online destination by MSN and Hearst Magazines (producer of Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Good Housekeeping magazines). “Whether you are taking out your soulmate or a first date, these restaurants are sure to set the scene for a romantic evening. We bet you will fall in love at first bite!” Log Haven was featured alongside restaurants like Alinea – Chicago, Canlis – Seattle and Arnaud’s – New Orleans. |
2012 |
Open Table - The Most Romantic Restaurant in U.S. Zagat Survey - Top Restaurants in U.S. Awarded Top Restaurant Rankings in Three Categories: Service, Most Popular and Decor Zagat: "Escape to a haven in the woods" at this "romantic" Eastside "log cabin nestled on a hillside" with "amazing views " of Millcreek Canyon's "stunning natural scenery" ("complete with a waterfall in the outdoor dining area"): the "marvelous New American fare boasts "imaginative" "twists on old favorites", and the "staff is attentive" and "friendly", all of which warrants prices that veer toward "splurge". Wedding Wire - Bride's Choice Award/Ceremony and Reception Venue The WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards ™ recognizes the best local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the organization, the WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards™ are determined by the quality, quantity, recency, and consistency of reviews from over 1.2 million WeddingWire newlyweds. The 2012 award recipients represent the top five percent of WeddingWire's vendor community, which consists of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the US and Canada. Dining Hall of Fame - Salt Lake Magazine Dining Awards 2012 “We instituted the Salt Lake magazine Dining Hall of Fame five years ago. We wanted to recognize restaurants that have not only reached a stellar level of excellence, not only have maintained that level of excellence–and we all know that maintaining is the hardest part–but that have continued to reach for it in a new way. These restaurants have continued to change, to embrace new techniques, new locations, new dishes, new products. In that sense, they serve as examples. They inspire the rest of us. We don’t induct a new member every year, or even every other year. Only when a place rises distinctly out of the crowd do we deem them worthy to be included in this select group: These are our food heroes.” Mary Brown Malouf, Dining Editor, Salt Lake Magazine |
2011 |
Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator Fodor's Choice Four Diamond Award – AAA Top 50 Most Romantic Restaurants - Open Table America's Most Romantic Restaurants - Travel & Leisure Best American Contemporary - Best of State Award Healthy Dining Restaurant - Supporting the Healthy and Dietary Goals of Americans, Healthydiningfinder.com Zagat Survey - Top Restaurants in U.S. Ian Campbell/General Manager – Recipient of the Golden Spoon Award/Salt Lake Magazine Dining Awards City Weekly's Best of Utah 2011 - Awarded in Two Categories: Best Atmosphere/Reader's Choice: “Surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, a large pond, a trickling stream and a national forest, Log Haven’s rustic log-mansion ambiance is one of the West’s most appealing. But the spectacular natural surroundings are just part of the story. Log Haven owner Margo Provost and her staff strive mightily to provide a dining ambiance in which not only the body is nourished, but also the spirit. She wants her restaurant to be a respite of sorts, a place where customers are treated like family and where the soul can soar. City Weekly readers obviously find both Log Haven’s food and spirit to be filled with soul. Maybe that’s partly attributable to the spirits who are said to roam the restaurant at night." Best Romantic/Reader's Choice: “It’s often said that, with the right person, anyplace can be a venue for romance. But, do you really want to gamble on romance with someone special? If not, you can increase your odds significantly by making a simple dinner reservation at Log Haven, where they’ve got all the bases covered. Great food: check. Appealing wine list: check. A lovely canyon drive to the restaurant: check. And, once you’re there, nothing in the romance department is left to chance. The intimate, comfortable surroundings, subdued lighting, personalized service, soft music and overall nurturing vibe of the restaurant makes it a no-brainer for marriage proposals, anniversaries and hot dates. It’s no surprise that so many Log Haven customers eventually also wind up getting hitched there.” |
2010 |
Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator Fodor's Choice Best American Contemporary - Best of State Award Best Company Party venue - Utah Business Corporate Cuisine Awards Four Diamond Award – AAA Margo Provost became the Board's new chair - Utah Restaurant Association Top 50 Most Romantic Restaurants - Open Table Best American Fine Dining - Salt Lake Magazine Dining Awards Best Romantic Restaurant - Salt Lake City Weekly Best of Utah Zagat Survey - Top Restaurants in U.S. |
2009 |
Hall of Fame Inductee -Salt Lake Magazine Dining Awards Best Restaurant to Feast with your Furry Friend - Open Table Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator Best of State - Fine Dining, American Contemporary - BOSS Medal Best Romantic Restaurant/Reader's Choice - City Weekly, Best of Utah Top 100 Utah Eateries - City Weekly Dining Guide Four Diamond Award – AAA Highest Achievement – Distinguished Restaurants of North America American Culinary Federation – Chef Jones, recipient of Community Service Award Culinary Artist Award - Governor Jon Huntsman Best of Salt Lake City Award/Family Restaurant - US Commerce Association |
2008 |
Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator Best Ambience in Utah – Salt Lake Magazine, Dining Awards Best of State - Fine Dining, American Cuisine - BOSS Medal Best Romantic Restaurant - City Weekly, Best of Utah Four Diamond Award – AAA Highest Achievement – Distinguished Restaurants of North America Official Best Utah Wedding and Event Venue – Best of the U.S. |
2007 |
Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator Athena Woman of the Year – Salt Lake Chamber and Athena Best Ambience in Utah – Salt Lake Magazine, Dining Awards Best Dining Establishment in Utah – BOSS Statue Best Fine Dining – American BOSS Medal Best Restaurant Canyons – Salt Lake Magazine, Dining Awards Best Restaurant to Entertain – City Weekly, Best of Utah Best Romantic Restaurant – City Weekly, Best of Utah Best Wine Pairing – City Weekly, Best of Utah Four Diamond Award – AAA Highest Achievement – Distinguished Restaurants of North America Outstanding Achievement – YWCA Zagat Survey Top Restaurants in the U.S. – Top 5 Utah’s Most Popular Restaurants Top Food, Top Decor, Top Outdoor, Top Romance, Top Service |
2006 |
Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator Best Ambience in Utah – Salt Lake Magazine, Dining Awards Best Chef in Utah – Best of State Medal and Statue Best Date Spot – Audience Winner CitySearch.com Best Fine Dining American Establishment – Best of State Medal Best Place to Take A Date – City Weekly, Best of Utah Best Restaurant Canyons – Salt Lake Magazine, Dining Awards Best Restaurant to Entertain – City Weekly, Best of Utah Best Romantic Restaurant in Utah – City Weekly, Best of Utah Best Romantic Restaurant – City Weekly, Best of Utah Best Wine Pairing – City Weekly, Best of Utah Best Wine List – Audience Winner/ CitySearch.com Chairman’s Award – Utah Restaurant Association Four Diamond Award – AAA Highest Achievement – Distinguished Restaurants of North America Top 100 Restaurants – Zagat Survey Zagat Survey Top Restaurants in the U.S. – Top 5 Utah’s Most Popular Restaurants Top Food, Top Decor, Top Outdoor, Top Romance, Top Service |
2005 |
Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator Best Fine Dining American Establishment – Best of State Medal Best Outdoor Dining – City Search.com, Best of the City Best Restaurant for a Date – City Search.com, Best of the City Best Restaurant to Entertain – City Weekly, Best of Utah Best Restaurant – City Search.com, Best of the City Best Romantic Restaurant – City Weekly, Best of Utah Best Wine Pairing – City Weekly, Best of Utah Four Diamond Award – AAA National DiRoNA Award – Distinguished Restaurants of North America President’s Award – Utah Restaurant Association Zagat Survey Top Restaurants in the U.S. – Top 5 Utah’s Most Popular Restaurants Top Food, Top Decor, Top Outdoor, Top Romance, Top Service |
2004 |
Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator Best Fine Dining American Establishment – Best of State Medal Best Outdoor Dining – City Search.com, Best of the City Best Restaurant for a Date – City Search.com, Best of the City Best Restaurant to Entertain – City Weekly, Best of Utah Best Restaurant – City Search.com, Best of the City Best Restaurant – Salt Lake Magazine, Dining Awards Best Romantic Restaurant – Salt Lake Magazine, Dining Awards Best Romantic Restaurant – City Weekly, Best of Utah Best Romantic Restaurant – City Search.com, Best of the City Four Diamond Award – AAA National DiRoNA Award – Distinguished Restaurants of North America Restaurateur of the Year – Utah Restaurant Assocation Zagat Survey Top Restaurants in the U.S. – Top 5 Utah’s Most Popular Restaurants Top Food, Top Decor, Top Outdoor, Top Romance, Top Service |
2003 |
Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator Best Outdoor Dining – City Search.com, Best of the City Best Restaurant – Salt Lake Magazine, Dining Awards Best Restaurant – City Search.com, Best of the City Best Restaurant for a Date – City Search.com, Best of the City Best Restaurant to Entertain – City Weekly, Best of Utah Best Romantic Restaurant – Salt Lake Magazine, Dining Awards Best Romantic Restaurant – City Weekly, Best of Utah Best Romantic Restaurant – City Search.com, Best of the City Best Service – Salt Lake Magazine, Dining Awards Best Wine Pairing – City Weekly, Best of Utah BOSS STATUE - Best Dining Establishment in Utah BOSS Medal – Best American Dining Establishment National DiRoNA Award – Distinguished Restaurants of North America Zagat Survey Top Restaurants in the U.S. – Top 5 Utah’s Most Popular Restaurants Top Food, Top Decor, Top Outdoor, Top Romance, Top Service |
2002 |
Best Outdoor Dining – City Search.com, Best of the City Best Restaurant – City Search.com, Best of the City Best Restaurant for a Date – City Search.com, Best of the City Best Restaurant to Entertain – City Weekly, Best of Utah Best Romantic Restaurant – City Weekly, Best of Utah Best Romantic Restaurant – City Search.com, Best of the City Best Wine Pairing – City Weekly, Best of Utah National DiRoNA Award – Distinguished Restaurants of North America Top 10 Patios in the US - City Search Zagat Survey Top Restaurants in the U.S. – Top 5 Utah’s Most Popular Restaurants Top Food, Top Decor, Top Outdoor, Top Romance, Top Service |
2001 |
Best Outdoor Dining – City Search.com, Best of the City |
2000 |
Best Outdoor Dining – City Search.com, Best of the City Best Restaurant – City Search.com, Best of the City Best Restaurant – Canyons Salt Lake Magazine Dining Awards Best Restaurant for a Date – City Search.com, Best of the City Best Romantic Restaurant – City Search.com, Best of the City Woman of Enterprise – AVON national award Zagat Survey Top Restaurants in the U.S. – Top 5 Utah’s Most Popular Restaurants Top Food, Top Decor, Top Outdoor, Top Romance, Top Service |
1999 |
Entrepreneur of the Year – Regional award – Ernst & Young/Merrill Lynch Working Woman Magazine Regional Entrepreneur of the Year for: Best Turnaround, Best Employer and Overall Entrepreneur of the Year Small Business of the Year – Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce |
1998 |
Small Business of the Year – Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Zagat Survey Top Restaurants in the U.S. – Top 5 Utah’s Most Popular Restaurants Top Food, Top Decor, Top Outdoor, Top Romance, Top Service 1997 Zagat Survey Top Restaurants in the U.S. – Top 5 Utah’s Most Popular Restaurants Top Food, Top Decor, Top Outdoor, Top Romance, Top Service 1996 Zagat Survey Top Restaurants in the U.S. – Top 5 Utah’s Most Popular Restaurants Top Food, Top Decor, Top Outdoor, Top Romance, Top Service |
1997 |
Zagat Survey Top Restaurants in the U.S. – Top 5 Utah’s Most Popular Restaurants Top Food, Top Decor, Top Outdoor, Top Romance, Top Service |
1996 |
Zagat Survey Top Restaurants in the U.S. – Top 5 Utah’s Most Popular Restaurants Top Food, Top Decor, Top Outdoor, Top Romance, Top Service |