Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in the Salt Lake City area by diners
Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in the Salt Lake City area by diners
Barbecue stands as one of America's most cherished culinary traditions, weaving together a rich tapestry of history, regional diversity, and evolving flavors that resonate with diners from coast to coast. A July 2022 YouGov survey revealed that nearly all Americans (96%) who consume meat enjoy barbecue, underscoring its widespread enduring appeal and cross-cultural significance. Among the 1,000 survey respondents, Texas dominated as the place most often associated with barbecue, but the cuisine's roots expand far beyond the Lone Star State.
American barbecue can be traced back to Indigenous cooking techniques and was further enriched by the influences of enslaved Africans. In the centuries since, it's evolved into a multifaceted culinary art with distinct regional styles: the tangy, vinegar-based sauces and slow-cooked pork of the Carolinas; the tender brisket of Texas with sauce served on the side; the robust, sweet-forward flavors characteristic of Kansas City; and Alabama's signature mayo-based white sauce drizzled over some juicy chicken.
Alongside these classic offerings, innovative interpretations have surged in popularity in recent decades, as multicultural variants such as Korean BBQ, with its marinated cuts and sizzling grill presentations, and Mexican barbacoa, known for its richly spiced, slow-cooked succulence, have carved out their own niche in the competitive barbecue landscape.
Over the years, barbecue has not only mirrored America's evolving palate but has also fostered a spirit of community, as festivals, backyard cookouts, and friendly competitions celebrate the art of smoking and grilling—traditions lovingly passed down from generation to generation.
Nationwide, barbecue restaurants today greet families and friends with the intoxicating aroma of slow-smoked meats served on sturdy metal trays, often covered in rustic butcher paper. And what meal would be complete without those hearty sides? Whether you opt for gooey mac and cheese and smoky collard greens or crumbly cornbread and creamy coleslaw, you can't go wrong.
If you're craving some good 'cue in your neck of the woods, Stacker has you covered with the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Salt Lake City based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "barbecue" within a 10-kilometer radius of Salt Lake City were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.
Keep reading to see where to go when the hunger for all things low-and-slow strikes you!
#19. Dickey's Barbecue Pit
- Rating: 2.9/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2592 West 5600th West Ste 103 West Valley, Utah
- Categories: Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.3/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 365 North 500th West West Bountiful, Utah
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Cupbop - Korean BBQ
- Rating: 3.3/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3619 2700 West West Valley City, Utah
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Ombu Grill
- Rating: 3.4/5 (324 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1438 State St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Cupbop - Korean BBQ in a Cup
- Rating: 3.4/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 45 East Broadway Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Pat's BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (556 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 155 West Commonwealth Ave. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#13. R&R BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1085 South Main St. North Salt Lake, Utah
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse
- Read more on Yelp
#12. LoLo Hawaiian BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 5652 South Redwood Road Taylorsville, Utah
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.6/5 (566 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1904 West 5400th South Taylorsville, Utah
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Gosu Korean BBQ & Shabu Shabu
- Rating: 3.7/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 1754 West 3500th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Kaiser's Bar-B-Q and General Store
- Rating: 3.8/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 962 South 300th West Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Yummy's Korean BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (109 reviews)
- Address: 2946 West 4700th South West Valley City, Utah
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#7. R&R BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1727 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 307 West 600th South Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Chicken Express
- Rating: 4.1/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3440 South State St. Salt Lake City, Utah
- Categories: Greek, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Smokin Bones BBQ
- Rating: 4.1/5 (411 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 364 South 200th West Bountiful, Utah
- Categories: Pizza, Barbecue, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Charlotte-Rose's Carolina BBQ
- Rating: 4.1/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 792 East 3300 South Millcreek, Utah
- Categories: Southern, Barbecue, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Matchstick Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (85 reviews)
- Address: 2000 West 3500 South West Valley, Utah
- Categories: Bars, Chinese, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Chengdu Hotpot & BBQ
- Rating: 4.3/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 3410 South State St. South Salt Lake, Utah
- Categories: Hot Pot, Chinese, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#1. KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
- Rating: 4.5/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5628 Redwood Road Taylorsville, Utah
- Categories: Korean, Hot Pot, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 281 metros.
