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 back to 2016. Click on the date to expand.
“The James Beard Awards honor those who are creating exceptional food, food media content, and better food systems, while demonstrating a commitment to equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive.”
“Although we would like to ban the word “Nestled” from mountain town marketing materials, there is no more apt description of this cabin in the canyon. We’ll go so far as to say it should be the ONLY permitted use of the adjective. Log Haven, yes, NESTLED, in Millcreek Canyon is much more than the perfection of its location. Chef Dave Jones, Wine Nerd Ian Campbell and Event maestro Faith Scheffler are among the dedicated veterans who put the special in why Log Haven is actually special. Leading them on is Margo Provost, who insanely bought a busted-down cabin in Millcreek Canyon in 1994 and turned it into the gem it is today.
And the winner is…Margo Provost and the Team at Log Haven.”
Jeremy Pugh – Editor
Salt Lake Magazine
Log Haven Restaurant has been awarded a
2024 Diners’ Choice Award by OpenTable
in not just one but SIX amazing categories!
Overall
Romantic
Contemporary American
Great for Fine Wines
Great for Scenic Views
Ambience
Most Booked
Thanks to a generous grant from the 2024 American Express Backing Small Restaurants program, facilitated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Log Haven was able to enhance our space with beautiful, energy-efficient windows.
This upgrade not only preserves the charm and character of our building but also helps us create a more welcoming and comfortable environment for you— our valued customers and friends.
We’re so grateful for this incredible opportunity and want to thank American Express, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and all of you for your support. Your encouragement inspires us to keep improving and serving our community with passion and pride.
Each year, the restaurant reservation platform OpenTable shares its top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants list.
OpenTable explains that it’s compiled by “analyzing more than 10 million diner reviews, along with diner ratings, reservation demand, percentage of five-star reviews, among other factors.”
“You can’t be ‘nature, nurture, nourish’ if all you’re trying to do is build a brand and spread it out everywhere. You put your stamp on something special, show where your values are, and hope that others respond to it. We’ve been
fortunate to pull that off at Log Haven.
We’re so darn lucky,” she says. “We have so many people who’ve gotten engaged, celebrated promotions, recruited people to move to Salt Lake. We give them a place, a beautiful, almost sacred space to celebrate the desire for
connection.”
Log Haven was on of two restaurants in Utah to receive this coveted award by online reservation platform, OpenTable.
“Whether seeking an intimate spot for a first date or a lively atmosphere for a double date, OpenTable’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants list offers diverse options from coast to coast. The list is compiled by analyzing more than 10 million diner reviews, along with diner ratings, reservation demand, percentage of five-star reviews among other factors, and features a diverse list of restaurants perfect for any occasion.”
Best American Restaurant
“Chef Dave Jones’ cooking won over hearts,
bellies and minds here. Log Haven romps home with a commanding 21.9% of the vote.”
Best Date Night
“Log Haven easily grab the crown here. The romantic Millcreek canyon restaurant nestled amongst soaring trees and waterfalls grabbed 20.8% of the vote.”
Best Steak
“A two way tie sees Ruth’s Chris and Log Haven share claim to the best steak in the state with 14.1% of the vote.”
Best Overall Restaurant
“Log Haven makes it four wins this year by
securing 20% of the vote and winning our readers choice for the very best Utah restaurant in 2021. Make it five wins actually, as this win makes Log Haven the most acclaimed restaurant in our overall awards.”
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.
Unique among travel awards, the TripSavvy Editors’ Choice Awards takes a two-pronged approach to choose winners: a combination of data and real, human vetting to recognize the very best restaurants, hotels, and attractions across the world. From a pool of over 60,000, only two percent of businesses, including [Honoree Name], passed TripSavvy’s editors’ rigorous testing and standards.
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
TheKnot.com have received this distinguished accolade. In its eleventh year, The Knot continues its longstanding tradition of supporting local wedding vendors with The Knot Best of Weddings 2017, an annual by-couples, for-couples guide to the top wedding professionals across the country. To determine the winners, The Knot assessed over one million reviews across the various vendor categories—venues, musicians, florists, photographers, caterers and more. These winners represent the best of the best for wedding professionals that a bride or groom would want to consider in order to inspire, plan and book their own unique wedding.
This is the second Best of Wedding Award Log Haven has received from TheKnot.
“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
kitchen team, and General Manager Ian Campbell, and a Nurturing spirit to all of our brides, grooms and their families and friends. You are the heart of Log Haven.” Faith Scheffler/Event Manager
Log Haven: Hall of Fame Restaurant
“An enduring Utah classic, the authentic log building only gets more charming with age. The mountain setting seems more precious as development encroaches and Chef David Jones’ love of foraging and local ingredients deepens.”
Log Haven: Hall of Fame Restaurant
“An enduring Utah classic, the authentic log building only gets more charming with age. The mountain setting seems more precious as development encroaches and Chef David Jones’ love of foraging and local ingredients deepens.”
For a cozy, intimate dinner in a gorgeous canyon setting, Log Haven is the place to take your guests. Its fireplace keeps you cozy and the dinner menu will make your taste buds happy.
One of the most romantic restaurants Salt Lake City affords – heck even Utah and the mountain West – is located just four scenic miles up Millcreek canyon. There you will find the spectacular Log Haven restaurant.
The restaurant can trace romance right back to its creation in 1920. Salt Lake steel magnate L.F. Rains created the mountain retreat as an anniversary gift for his wife. Rains’ eye popping creation sits amongst flowing waterfalls, wildlife and soaring trees.Margo Provost purchased Log Haven in 1994 and embarked on a refurbishment program that led to today’s grand restaurant, popular with wedding parties and romancing couples alike. Log Haven features an expansive main dining room that floods with natural light and mountain vistas before switching to flickering candlelight as the sun sets. In warmer months, dine al fresco on the secluded patio space and take in the wonderful mountain atmosphere.
Chef Dave Jones’ cooking embraces the rustic setting with a dash of Southwestern spice and flair. Keep an eye out for sublime dishes like Achiote Grilled Calamari with salsa verde, fresno peppers and onions, crisp tortillas, lime aioli or Tea Brined Duroc Pork Tenderloin with hazelnut – apricot quiona pilaf, roast winter squash, huckleberry gastrique.
“Dining out is always a treat, but sometimes you want the atmosphere of the restaurant to be really special. Whether you’re embarking on a brand new romance, or celebrating your 50th wedding anniversary, these 15 Utah restaurants offer both delicious food and beautiful surroundings. These restaurants aren’t ranked – that would be impossible! Instead, they’re listed alphabetically.”
Log Haven: “These restaurants are listed by ranking, but if they were, Log Haven might win the top award. It’s well-known for its romantic setting. 6451 E. Millcreek Canyon Road, Salt Lake City.”
