Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Salt Lake City, according to Yelp
Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Salt Lake City, according to Yelp
Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.
The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.
As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.
No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Salt Lake City using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#21. FEASTbox
- Rating: 2.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 2121 S McClelland St Unit 101 Salt Lake City, UT 84106
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers
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#20. Pat's BBQ
- Rating: 2.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 2929 S State St Salt Lake City, UT 84115
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Comfort Food
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#19. Cupbop - Korean BBQ in a Cup
- Rating: 2.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2915 E 3300th S Salt Lake City, UT 84109
- Categories: Barbecue, Noodles, Korean
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#18. Dickey's Barbecue Pit
- Rating: 3.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 335 W 1830 S Salt Lake City, UT 84115
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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#17. Buldak Korean Bbq
- Rating: 3.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 300 Main St Salt Lake City, UT 84111
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#16. Cupbop - Korean BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 301 S Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84101
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#15. Ombu Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1438 State St Salt Lake City, UT 84115
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean
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#14. Sugar House BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (414 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 880 E 2100th S Salt Lake City, UT 84106
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Sandwiches
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#13. Smoke A Billy BBQ & Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Salt Lake City, UT 84129
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#12. Wu Kong BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 3390 S State St Ste 22 Salt Lake City, UT 84115
- Categories: Barbecue, Chinese
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#11. Royal Hot Pot and BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1158 S State St Salt Lake City, UT 84111
- Categories: Hot Pot, Barbecue, Chinese
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#10. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (496 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1904 W 5400th S Salt Lake City, UT 84129
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#9. Pat's BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (493 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 155 W Commonwealth Ave Salt Lake City, UT 84115
- Categories: Barbecue
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#8. R&R BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1085 US-89 North Salt Lake, UT 84054
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse
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#7. EJO Korean BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 633 E 3300 S South Salt Lake, UT 84106
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#6. Kaiser's Bar-B-Q and General Store
- Rating: 4.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 962 S 300th W Salt Lake City, UT 84101
- Categories: Barbecue
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#5. Kokonut Island Grill Woodscross
- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 470 E 1100th N North Salt Lake, UT 84054
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue
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#4. R&R BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1589 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 307 W 600th S Salt Lake City, UT 84101
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse
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#3. Chicken Express
- Rating: 4.0/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3440 S State St Salt Lake City, UT 84115
- Categories: Greek, Barbecue
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#2. Salt City Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: Salt Lake City, UT 84115
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#1. Blatch's Backyard BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 186 I St Salt Lake City, UT 84103
- Categories: Vegan, Barbecue, Vegetarian
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