Spark--Restaurant Review

Not long ago, my wife and I tried Spark Restaurant and Lounge in Provo, UT. Spark came highly recommended, so we figured we would give it a shot. I want to start with a disclaimer--Spark may call itself a lounge, but only in Utah County could a "lounge" exist that did not serve alcohol. I don't drink, but found it interesting that the place has a full drink menu, but no alcohol--everything is non-alcoholic.

Spark is very modern, and does have a lounge feel. There are a number of low tables surrounded by chic sofas and chairs--looks cool, but I would not want to take my dinner on the couch.

We started with the herb fries as an appetizer. The fries were seasoned with rosemary and sage, and came with bleu cheese and garlic mayo for dipping. The fries were good, but there is only so much you can do to a fry. My wife and I both ordered a drink--I had the mango mojito and my wife had the pomegron, which was made with pomegranate, tarragon and lime. Each drink was $3.50 and mine was very refreshing. I was disappointed that there was not a spark version of a bloody mary, because all of the drinks were on the sweeter side. The drink was good, but I will stick with a Coke next go round--my wife loved hers however, and would order it again.

For dinner I had the pan-seared salmon. It was served with truffle potatoes. a herb lemon sauce and an arugula salad. My wife had the veggie stir-fry--veggies came on a bed of coconut rice, with a mango sauce and some butternut squash tempura. The food was pretty good, and was definitely a little more upscale than our usual fare. Portion sizes were not huge, but the good quality was very good.

For dessert we finished with the banana strudel, which was excellent. We left Spark full and happy which is always a plus. It was a little more expensive than our usual night out--spent about $65, but it was something different, and a nice change from what we usually eat in Provo.

I would visit Spark again, but maybe only with a gift card. However, I have discovered that Spark has a great 3 course lunch for $10--I would gladly visit for lunch--the menu changes daily, and it seems to be a great deal.

Check out the website at http://sparkrestaurantlounge.com/