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BBQ in Salt Lake City
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Top Tier Editorial has a take on BBQ in Salt Lake City below. The community ranking opens up once a few locals have weighed in.
Top 3 BBQ in Salt Lake City
SLC's barbecue shortlist — cross-referenced from Salt Lake Magazine's On the Table features and 2025 Best of the Beehive Eat & Drink.
- #1
Hog & Tradition @ HallPass
The Gateway
“Salt Lake Magazine feature — Chef Geoff Patmides builds on Texas-style BBQ with Tongan, Greek and Dominican influences (ube cornbread, Sunday Dominican takeover) at Hall Pass.”
- #2
Big South
South Salt Lake
“Salt Lake Magazine's 2025 Best of the Beehive Eat & Drink pick — 'generous portions of perfectly prepared soul food favorites' including smoked oxtails and BBQ wings.”
- #3
Pat’s Barbecue
Ballpark
“Salt Lake Magazine calls Pat's 'one of Salt Lake City's best' — brisket, pork and ribs that deserve the spotlight, plus Burnt End Fridays.”