Oh how the mighty have fallen. I used to come here several times a month around 8 years ago and they were THE spot to go for good bbq. Over the years I've periodically stopped by and the quality has slowly been going down to mediocre levels. Always willing to give them a second chance, I figured I would come here for my birthday dinner. Last night though was a whole new low. I typically don't take the time to write negative reviews since most of the time it can usually be chalked up to an off day but these guys struck out on just about every area possible. This goes beyond and off day, it's a clear reflection of management and how the restaurant is run regularly. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by pretty rude staff and demanded to move out of the way of the door. It's not the customer's fault that their set up makes you both order and pay right at the entrance so it doesn't take a big group to block the entry since it takes time to order and pay. Once the place gets busy there's no clear path that customers should follow so it makes entering and exiting awkward as you try to squeeze past people. We ordered a plate which consisted of the saddest, most unevenly cut, and driest piece of brisket I've seen. That's not an exaggeration. It was one step away from jerky. No amount of sauce could save it. The "creamed" corn was really just corn soup, which was disappointing. The Mac and cheese was overly seasoned with pepper, however, the creamy texture was there. The fries were pretty sad, probably cooked in burnt oil and then over cooked on top of that. Their "toast" was nothing more than buttered bread, also a disappointment. I don't ask staff to redo an order often but this was an exception. The fact that they saw this food and we're ok with it being served tells me how little they care about the quality of food being served. The staff seemed inconvenienced that I was asking for some of the items to be redone, even though I only asked for new brisket and fries. The only two items out of the whole plate that were not edible. The "new" fries I got were a little better but it seemed like they were still using old, burnt oil so the taste didn't change. The second order of brisket was a fat laden piece, that while better than the dry jerky served earlier, was still somehow over cooked. Marbled brisket is great but this was straight up just fat. With all that being said, their chicken was still as good as I remember it. Probably could have been better chopped instead of sliced but that doesn't change the flavor which was good. The new upstairs takes care of the previous seating problem which was good to see. These two items, along with their sauces, were the only highlights of the night. But those things alone are not enough to save the restaurant. I can't overstate how disappointed I was in this visit. Seeing how good of a hidden gem this once was, it's sad to see a restaurant go down this way. To me, these changes are a direct reflection of how careless the management, cooks, and staff have gotten. They know what they are serving is garbage and are completely fine robbing people of their money and time. To top off an already pathetic excuse for bbq, I got food poisoning shortly after the visit. Not even joking. This place needs to either turn things around ASAP or be put out of their misery. read more

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Let's get one thing straight- it can be pretty tacky when a restaurant names itself among the greatest by dubbing itself 5-star BBQ. But this restaurant is better than almost any other BBQ joint I've been to in UT. This company has consistently pulled it off for many years, and from the looks of it, it's just getting better. POSITIVES: I found their in-house sauces to be VERY impressive! (Both the House sauce and the sweet BBQ sauce). Even mixed together, they taste amazing. Their fries were well-prepared. Their meat was juicy and flavorful (compared to other places' extremely dry meats). Their pulled pork also tastes amazing, especially in their buns. The funeral potatoes are prepared in a rolled up, breaded, and fried form, and were TO DIE FOR. Never thought I'd love funeral potatoes more than in their vanilla fashion. Somehow, they pulled it off, and I find myself craving more. The place has been renovated and looks fantastic. The decor is superb, with walls nicely decorated and tables looking inviting and clean. It gives a cozy, country feel, and yet is quite casual and spacious. At first I thought it felt a little crammed, with the long lunch line standing next to tables. Then I discovered the upstairs dining area with a plethora of tables and seating. NEGATIVES: Just to be clear, this isn't so much of a complaint as it is simply mentioning that it didn't stand out quite as much as the other foods... but the potato salad and Mac n cheese were just decent. Not terrible, but again, simply OK. The price seems high, but the quality is pretty fantastic, so I'm ok with that. PRICE: about $14 per person, which comes with your choice of meat (chicken, brisket, pulled pork, turkey), 2 sides, and a drink. read more

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Take my rating with a grain of salt. I'm not nutty for BBQ because it's overpriced and leave you feeling heavy. 5 star bbq is delicious - I have had better meat and sides; however, their sauces are the best I've had. I love the Alabama in particular. Worth a try especially if you like BBQ. read more

Mediocre BBQ. Sides were great, but the meats were nearly tasteless. Smoke ring was there, but even with the sauces... Really mediocre. After AZ BBQ (Caldwell's, Joe's, little Miss, Jalapeno Bucks) and TX BBQ (anywhere) this comes in at a very disappointing 3 stars... read more

Really good bbq! We went here on a recommendation from a family member. The flavors are good, quality meats, and cooked well. They have a handful of bbq sauces to choose from plus ranch and fry sauce. The desserts are yummy too, brownies, chocolate pudding, banana pudding, and rice Krispy treats. Prices are medium/high. We got three drinks, three 2meat plates and paid close to $60. It's the kind of place you order then take your trays to some seats. Clean up after yourself. Minimal interaction with staff after you order. read more

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Bad take out experience. Mandatory 20% tip for to go orders, wasn't on the menu, didn't see tip until after payment went through. Poor customer service forcing a 20% tip for a pick up order, especially since when we got there and called the curbside number it just went to voicemail so no help there and then when we picked it up they missed 3 items. Luckily we looked and asked and had to convince the worker that they were missing before we got them. All that for a mandatory $23 tip. Food was pretty good except it was evident they gave us the worst cuts for the to go, turkey was all ends and skin. It is evident this is a family business, very inconsistent quality and service and prices raising consistently. Have been going to these guys for years but doubt I'll go back now. read more

This quaint house turned business is very warm and inviting. For an hill country Texas boy, I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and quantity of the dinner portions. And the service always so prompt i didn't even look for a place to sit and wait. My order was bagged and brought to me while I was still filling the to go drinks. The food was fresh evening prepared, not leftover lunch. The St Louis ribs had at least 1/4" smoke ring and an excellent bite that pulled off the bone as it it should. The pulled pork was shredded nicely and was tender and well seasoned and moist. The brisket also had a nice smoke ring and several burnt ends was a nice touch. All the sides were exceptional. The only difference was the beans and those little pork beans were absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the little place in Orem Utah. Definitely worth going a bit out of the way to find. read more

5star BBQ is really a 5 stars restaurant! This place was recommended by a friend and since them. It's have become my favorite place to eat American barbecue. Don't be fooled by how small this place looks from the outside. It's seems so cozy by the inside. The service is great and they are really friendly. My favorite is the "fried funeral potatoes", their "corn bread " and their "brisket". Also they have free complimentary wi-if which is always a must. read more

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Great bbq. The Mac is so good and the workers are so nice and friendly. I would recommend this place to anyone!

3.5 stars overall. I'm tough on BBQ because I spent half of my military career in the South. Plenty of parking at 5 Star, but a tight squeeze inside for all the customers. My son and I had the sampler. Brisket, my BBQ measuring stick, was overdone. Sausage was meh. Corn bread was dry. Banana pudding, which they left out of my bag, was bland with only a tiny bit of banana. Beans were flavorful. The saving grace were the tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs (get the sweet sauce). We'd come back for those. 5 Star gets "5 stars" for the ribs, but the rest falls short. read more

nice looking place, music was not to my taste but it was still enjoyable. Employees were friendly and served me quickly. Can not get enough of the cornbread it is the best cornbread ever. read more

Very cute and fun. The sweet bbq sauce and fried funeral potatoes are both really good. The brisket and coleslaw were okay. The cornbread was not my favorite. The staff here is super nice too! read more

Food decent but service is lazy children flirting with each other over cold bbq, true love. Curb side pick up? Nope you have to come in even when recommended not to when calling in. Food was cold and sloppily handled. Shame was a good place, the vid made this place lack bad. Would recommend not planning ahead here, just show up and watch them as they get your Order to make sure it's correct and warm Atleast. Or just got to R&R... never thought I'd say that. read more

5 Star BBQ - To go with a side of lazy - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

I lived in the south for a while- so im a picky BBQ princess. The BBQ fell into the age old Utah classic- dry AF. I shouldn't need sauce to eat brisket, but it was needed to get through the bone dry meat. Mac and cheese was good, but who messes up mac? I also got the peach cobbler and it was mushy and a gross texture. The service was pretty slow, but I think they're understaffed. Put a couple more people in the line and Id be happier. Cute location, good seating. Parking was a little bit of a tight squeeze. Overall- slightly edible food, slow service. read more

They were out of a couple of the items we ordered, but gave us a few replacements on the house and all of the food was good to GREAT! They do meat right. We'll definitely be returning. read more

The meat was dry and the order we received from them was all mixed up. Salads had no dressing, even though no ask was for dressing on the side And did I mention how dry the meat was. The cornbread was even dry. And the fries were greasy and tasteless. read more

We came on a Saturday for dinner and it seems there just isn't enough employees working, because by the time we got through the line to pay and sit down and eat our food, it was already room temperature/lukewarm. Meh. The actual flavors of the meats were delicious, we loved the Mac and cheese and peach cobbler. Skip the bbq beans, they were mush. Cornbread was also bomb. Would actually be 5 stars if the food would have been hot. We also do question the cleanliness of the employees in the line preparing food. Watched one touch his hat and keep serving with the same gloves. read more

Food was delicious, service was great, and dining area clean. Be back again when we visit from Hawaii.

I can't tell you how many times I randomly crave 5 Star BBQ. The flavor that you get with everything is amazing. Brisket is always a 10/10, same for their coleslaw. Definitely a little pricier but you get plenty of food to make it worth your while! read more

5 Star BBQ - Brisket, Coleslaw, Cornbread, Mac and Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

Brisket is really good. Fires are good, but a bit inconsistent. Sometimes they are too salty. The fry sauce they make is really good though.

Great stop along a long drive. Super deeeelish pork sando with all the fixin's. Helpful and accommodating staff. Cute decor.

Great BBQ. Had live entertainment upstairs on a Saturday night. It'd be 5 star except for the wait. Staff was a bit slow and non responsive. read more

5 Star BBQ - 3 Meat Plate w/ fried funeral potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

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Good food, meat was tender and delicious. Banana pudding was so yummy. Customer service could uses improvement but other than that good. read more

5 Star BBQ - Chuck Anderson yummy - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

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Hands down my favorite BBQ place!! Let me list all the things I love! The pork, Mac and cheese, corn, corn chowder, corn bread, fried funeral potatoes, fries, sauces... basically every single thing I've tried there. You have to check it out! read more

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Cornbread is a must. I got a 2 plate meal & substituted an extra cornbread with a salad, turkey & brisket. I'm a fan

Really great bbq ribs and super friendly service. The Mac and cheese is yummy and so is the peach cobbler!!

Ordered the sampler plate. Pros: Conrnbread was amazing, price was reasonable. The sides were good. The sauces were good. Cons: The meats were barely room temperature when served though, and the flavors weren't super strong. I was underwhelmed for a BBQ place. The upstairs dining area was spacious but smelled oddly, not sure how describe but sort of like old rubber? read more

This is just an average BBQ joint. The meat is not super juicy and feels a little too smoked. Most of the portions I had were dry but worked well with the huge variety of sauces. You know it is top quality meat if you don't need sauces, the smoke and fat should come together to make the flavor fantastic on its own. I did not find this here. I was impressed with the side options, they were good sized portions (except the fried funeral potatoes) and very tasty. If you go, getting 2 sides is a good choice. I was not a fan of the meat sandwich w/ pork and will be ordering something else if I were to return. It was just a bit too dry that nothing could be contained onto the bun. Pros: Very clean, good amount of seating, food ready fast, and a lot of sauces. read more

Russ at 5Star is amazing. He knows what he is doing and the food was fantastic. So nice to have people that care about what they are serving. Service from Russ was off the charts. Fun laid back setting. Keep up the great work! read more

Really good BBQ and though it doesn't look the most amazing on the outside, the inside is nice - especially if you go sit upstairs. I love the ribs. They fall right off the bone. And great BBQ sauce. Really, I love ordering the sampler and just sharing it around because then you get to try a bunch of different things, both meats and sides. If you look online, it says they have two sizes of samplers, but they really only have one. And if you need a little extra food to share around, I recommend an order of the nachos with the sauced meat. Mmmm. And so much of it! read more

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Omg this was amazing why didn't I come sooner?! The ribs are definitely my very favorite meat! The coleslaw is perfection, just the right tangy not too creamy. The fries are salty yummy and gluten free which is rare for fries. So many gluten free options I ate so well! Thank you!! read more

5 Star BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

I love the food here. The atmosphere is also great and the sauces are amazing! My only complaint is that it takes a minute to get the food and the meat is kinda cold by the time you are eating it. I would suggest a better way to keep the meat warm if possible. When I get BBQ I like the meat to be hot! read more

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Food was so so good! Best BBQ in Utah! The corn bread was excellent. The services was great with friendly employees, the restaurant was clean and there was live music on Saturday. read more

All right we had to cut a star off because the service was so bad I had to go downstairs and see what was taking them after they direct is upstairs. When I went and looked they were trying to give our food to another table to had sent come and we hadn't seen anyone come upstairs. The brisket was cold when it came... I should say or as I went and got it from downstairs it wasn't delivered to the table. Food still good service needs work. read more

Amazing bbq! 5Star bbq is the best bbq in Utah in my humble opinion! Sauces are fire! Meat is tender and juicy!

So this spot is a little off the beaten path for me... but this bbq joint has my vote for best bbq in Utah. I used to be a fan of "other bbq" spots, but I find that growth and expansion have not been favorable for the consistency of the food which means (drumroll please) Five Star BBQ has slid into the #1 spot for me (Holly Smokes in Layton is a close second)! This place serves traditional Texas bbq and everything is smoked to perfection (brisket, ribs, chicken.... everything that comes off the smoker is spot on). They have corn bead & creamed corn & even Texas Toast, which is a huge plus for me since for some reason it's hard to find in Utah. The key to the success? They stick to what they know best.... Damn good bbq. Cheers guys, I'll be back next time I'm in town from up north. read more

I would quite literally sell my soul for this place. By far the best bbq in Utah! The workers are always pleasant and the food is amazing!!!

The building was falling apart and there were flys constantly flying in my food. The food isn't that five star at all.

Wow. State-specific sauces, fried funeral potatoes, thick garlic toast, incredibly friendly and helpful employees: this place pulls out all the stops for your full BBQ experience. If you're a student, you can come enjoy the student special which includes a great, full meal at an amazing price. Student or not, here's what you absolutely must try: The meat: -Brisket it so good. If you're from Texas, you might be a little disappointed that it's not QUITE how it is at home, but I don't think you'll find a better one in Utah. If you do order it, definitely get it marbled--including the more fatty parts throughout makes it more juicy and tender (and I don't even usually like fat in meats at all!) The sides: -The mac & cheese is so flavorful!! It's rich and creamy and not overly cheesy. - I might start sounding redundant, but holy cow the beans are just bursting with flavor. They go oooh so well with all the other food (especially the mashed potatoes and toast), and the meat IN the beans is so tender. - Fried funeral potatoes: These balls of delicious potatoes are one of the greatest things to come from 5 Star BBQ. They're so tender, rich, perfectly fried and will make you want to keep coming back for more. - The mashed potatoes are beautifully spiced and mixed in with the potato skins which adds some good texture. Everything on this menu is so delicious, filling, and varied, you will not be disappointed. read more

5 Star BBQ - Brisket, beans, mashed potatoes, and garlic toast. - Barbeque Near Me - Orem, Utah

True to its name! Brisket sandwich and funeral potatoes are a must-try. They have a fridge full of sauces, which is a nice touch! Workers are always nice and the ambiance is how a bbq restaurant should be read more