Dine at Temple Square
Four ways to eat — from an elevated evening out to a quick bite on the go.
Casual Dining
The Garden
Your New Favorite Casual Dining Spot
Hours
7:00am - 9:00pm
Location
JSMB, Main Floor - South Temple & Main St
Fresh, hand-crafted, and locally sourced — The Garden Restaurant serves soups, salads, sandwiches, and beloved specialties like the famous Lion House Roll and turkey pot pie. Order at the counter, grab a seat in the beautifully renovated dining area, or order ahead online. No reservations needed.
Cuisine
Soups, salads, sandwiches & bakery items
Price Range
$$
Most items $5-$15
Vibe
Fast-casual
Elevated Dining
The Roof
The Peak of Utah Cuisine
Hours
7:00am - 9:00pm
Location
JSMB 10th floor - South Temple & Main St
Ten floors above Temple Square, The Roof offers panoramic views and an à la carte menu inspired by iconic Utah flavors. Think signature steaks, wood-fired flatbreads, funeral potato bites, and desserts crafted with local honey — all served in a refined, reservation-worthy setting inside the Joseph Smith Memorial Building.
Cuisine
American with Utah-inspired specialties
Price Range
$$$
Entrees $25-$73
Vibe
Upscale
Quick Bites
Grab-and-Go Lobby
Self-Serve Snacks & Treats
Hours
7:00am - 9:00pm
Location
JSMB lobby - South Temple & Main St
In a hurry? This self-serve Grab-and-Go station makes it easy to fuel up without slowing down. Start your day with pastries, fresh-cut fruit and yogurt parfaits. Later in the day, choose from snacks like a famous Lion House Roll, nuts, chocolate chip cookies, chips, and other desserts — including BYU Creamery ice cream and treats.
This eatery is CASHLESS. Opening April 2027.
This eatery is CASHLESS. Opening April 2027.
Cuisine
Fast-casual bites
Price Range
$
Budget friendly
Vibe
Self-Serve On-the-Go
Quick Bites
The Garden Restaurant Express
Fast-Casual Meals
Hours
10:30am - 9:00pm
Location
JSMB, Empire Room - South Temple & Main St
Located in the Empire Room on the lobby-level of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, The Garden Restaurant Express features a perfect option for a quick refuel when you need more than a snack. Enjoy all the favorites from the regular Garden Restaurant like our turkey sandwich, beef sandwich, salads, chocolate chip cookies, and options for kids as well.
This eatery is CASHLESS. Opening April 2027.
This eatery is CASHLESS. Opening April 2027.
Cuisine
Sandwiches, salads & bakery items
Price Range
$$
Most items $5-$15
Vibe
Fast-casual
