3 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Salt Lake City, UT

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R&R BBQ

307 West 600 South,
Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Directions

Since 2013

Specialities:

✓Cheeseburger ✓Chicken Nachos ✓The Caveman ✓Macaroni and Cheese ✓Smoked Sausage ✓Pulled Pork ✓Nachos ✓St. Louis Spare Ribs ✓Pork Salad ✓Beef Brisket ✓Garlic Smashers With Brown Gravy ✓Smoked Baked Beans ✓French Fries ✓Boneless Chicken Thighs ✓Smoked Chicken ✓Fried Pickles ✓Potato Salad ✓Coleslaw ✓Hushpuppies ✓Beverages ✓Desserts and Sweet Potato Fries

" R&R BBQ has been serving tasty smoked meats and sides using the same recipes, spice rubs, and BBQ sauces since its founding. They serve delicious BBQ in a stylish setting that combines rustic wood with modern metal finishes. Their friendly and energetic team ensures every guest has a great experience. They offer catering for families and businesses with a full-service team to make events easy. Catering includes three meats, two sides, dessert, and rolls. The menu focuses on hardwood-smoked barbecue, including award-winning ribs, Certified Angus Beef brisket, pulled pork, boneless chicken, and spicy Andouille sausage. The restaurant has won many awards and is ranked among the best BBQ spots in the U.S. by Food and Wine Magazine. Gift cards are available for your loved ones.

2026 Highlights: R&R BBQ also provides takeout, delivery, drive-through service, and catering, including family meal packs and larger event packages."

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Best BBQ Award by Salt Lake Tribune in 2021
Best of Utah Award by City Weekly in 2021
Fabby Award - Best Barbecue by Q Salt Lake Magazine in 2021
Best Wings in Utah by Provo Daily Herald in 2021

Menu:

Daily Specials
Monday - Loaded Potato $10.00
Tuesday - Taco Trio $12.00
Wednesday - Wing Special $13.00
Thursday - Rib Tip Special $13.50
Friday - Buddy Bowl Special $12.00
Saturday - Pineapple Pork Special $11.00
Sunday - 1 Meat Plate Special $15.00
Plates & Bowls
Trail Plate $14.00
1 M Plate $17.00
2 M Plate $18.00
3 M Plate $19.00
Half Rack Plate $20.00
R&R Combo Plate $27.00
Buddy Bowl $12.50
Loaded Mac $11.00
Loaded Baked Potatoes $10.00
Sandwiches & Salads
Pulled Pork Sandwich $12.00
Chopped Chicken Sandwich $12.00
Chopped Brisket Sandwich $15.50
Sliced Brisket Sandwich $15.50
Sliced Turkey Breast Sandwich $13.00
Pineapple Pork Sandwich $13.00
Cheeseburger $12.50
Caveman Burger $14.50

Discount:

$10 Off When You Sign Up

Contact:

(801) 364-0443 (801) 859-4037

Mon-Sat: 11am - 10pm
Sun: 11pm - 9pm

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PAT’S BARBECUE

155 West Commonwealth Avenue,
Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Directions

Since 2004

Specialities:

✓Beef Rib ✓Pork Ribs ✓Chopped Beef ✓Chopped Pork ✓Smoked Burger ✓Smoked Sausage ✓Chicken Wings ✓Breast Strips ✓Chili Cheese Fries ✓Turkey Burger ✓Livers ✓Sausage ✓Shrimp ✓Meatball Subs ✓Philly Cheese Steaks ✓Mushroom Sauce ✓French Fries ✓Mac and Cheese ✓Coleslaw ✓Collard Greens ✓Green Beans ✓Potato Salad ✓Corn Bread ✓Extra BBQ Sauce and Catfish

" Pat’s Barbecue serves slow-cooked BBQ, award-winning ribs, pulled pork, chicken, and burnt ends in a cozy dining room. Enjoy their award-winning BBQ and live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Enjoy a free live music show while savoring their delicious BBQ. Their drink menu includes draft beer, canned beer, wine, liquor, and cocktails. Pat’s Barbecue has party rooms for up to 100 people, making it a great spot for events. Customers can dine in or take out at their two Salt Lake City locations, including the State Street location. They also offer catering, curbside pickup, and dine-in options. Pat's Barbecue is offering free party room usage for all your gatherings and celebrations. The Fire Room seats 75 people, the West Wing seats 45, and the Patio seats 70.

2026 Highlights: Pat's Barbecue also offers a full bar, live music, catering, takeout, and private event space."

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Best BBQ by City Weekly in 2013
Best Catering Company Award in 2023
License #11260429-0160

Menu:

Appetizers
Fried Pickles $10.99
Pat's Puppies $9.99
Chips & Salsa $5.99
Pineapple Spears $10.99
Beer Battered Onion Rings $10.99
Quesadilla $10.99
Chicken or Pulled Pork Quesadilla $12.99
Brisket Quesadilla $15.49
Firecracker Fries $12.49
Pat's Sampler $20.99
Smash Burgers
Classic Burger $16.99
Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger $18.99
Sloppy Howie $20.99
Piggy Back $20.99
Black Bean Veggie Burger $14.99
Day of the Week Special
Rib Tip Sandwich $14.99
Taco Tuesday $15.99
Birria Tacos $18.99
Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends $17.99
Burnt Ends $19.99
Rib Tips $17.99
Smoky Fried Wings
Regular Order (6 Wings) $14.99
Full Order (10 Wings) $19.99
Not Your Average Smoked Meatloaf
Smoked Meatloaf $17.99
Loaded Baked Potato
Loaded Baked Potato $10.99

Contact:

(801) 484-5963 (801) 590-3090

Mon-Sat: 10:30am - 9pm
Sun: Closed

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OVER THE COLE’S BBQ

4044 South 2700 East, #2700, Holladay,
Salt Lake City, UT 84124 Directions

Since 2022

Specialities:

✓Texas-Style BBQ ✓Midwestern BBQ ✓Smoked Brisket ✓Pulled Pork ✓Pulled Chicken ✓St. Louis Ribs ✓Jalapeño Sausage ✓Burnt Ends ✓Smoked Wings ✓Meat Plates ✓Meat By The Pound ✓BBQ Sandwiches ✓Brisket Tacos ✓Birria Burritos ✓Quesadillas

“ 2026 Highlights: Over the Cole’s BBQ is a Texas. and Midwestern-style barbecue restaurant. The restaurant specializes in slow-smoked barbecue prepared in-house, with brisket, ribs, pulled pork, pulled chicken, and sausage forming the core of its menu. They also operate a food truck that serves Holladay and surrounding areas of the Salt Lake Valley. The barbecue menu offers chopped brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, jalapeño sausage, St. Louis ribs, burnt ends, and wings. Guests can order one-, two-, or three-meat plates, meat by the pound, rib plates, and BBQ sandwiches. The restaurant also puts a Tex-Mex spin on its menu with brisket tacos, birria burritos, quesadillas, loaded nachos, loaded baked potatoes, and loaded fries. The restaurant also provides BBQ sauce, catering, delivery options, and event services. The restaurant is a relaxed, welcoming place for dine-in and takeout.”

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License #12365709-0142

Menu:

Best Sellers
1 Meat Plate $17.99+
2 Meat Plate $19.99+
3 Meat Plate $21.99+
Churro $2.99
Sandwiches
Chopped Brisket Sandwich $14.99
Pulled Pork Sandwich $12.49
Pulled Chicken Sandwich $12.49
Salads
Black & Blue Brisket Salad $10.99+
Chopped Chicken Cobb Salad $10.99+
Pulled Pork & Apple Salad $9.99+
Side Salad $5.99
Loaded Nachos
Chopped Brisket Loaded Nacho $14.49+
No Meat Loaded Nacho $8.99+
Pulled Chicken Loaded Nacho $11.99+
Pulled Pork Loaded Nacho $11.99+
Loaded Potatoes
Chopped Brisket Loaded Potato $14.49+
No Meat Loaded Potato $8.99+
Pulled Chicken Loaded Potato $11.99+
Pulled Pork Loaded Potato $11.99+
Plain Baked Potato $4.99+
Loaded Fries
Chopped Brisket Loaded Fries $14.49+
No Meat Loaded Fries $8.99+
Pulled Chicken Loaded Fries $11.99+

Contact:

(801) 987-8406

Mon-Thu: 8am - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 8am - 9pm
Sun: Closed

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