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    4.0 (615 reviews)
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Carmela A.

    Genuinely a very tasty and soft brisket! Love the variation of bbq sauce you can add to your plate (tangy v thick v sweet) and the portion sizes. You will leave absolutely stuffed if you order the brisket with tachos(?) -- the potato option that was NOT the nachos. I found it strange they add goldfish crackers to mac n cheese but overall it was a filling lunch at affordable prices in the SLC area

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    Daniel Y.

    If you love legit barbecue, Bam Bams BBQ is the spot. The brisket is ridiculous. Juicy, smoky, with that perfect crust on the outside and melt in your mouth goodness on the inside. You take one bite and just look at whoever you're with like, yep, this is it. The ribs have that perfect bite where the meat pulls clean but doesn't fall apart. Full flavor, no shortcuts. Pulled pork is loaded with smoke and super tender. The sausage has that snap when you bite into it and just enough kick to keep it interesting. And the sides are not throwaways. The mac and cheese is creamy comfort food. The beans are hearty and flavorful. The cornbread actually tastes homemade. The vibe is easy and welcoming. No hype, no gimmicks, just people who clearly care about making great food. You walk in hungry and leave happy. If you're craving barbecue that actually delivers, this place flat out hits.

    Actually such a bad experience. They were not kind when I came in didn't ask how I was or anything just "what can I get you" didn't even give me a sec to look at menu. On top of that I asked for a sample and he said I could only sample the pull pork or brisket not both which makes no senses so I ended up buying both and the brisket was old. Not worth $70 at all. Don't go.

    Daniel A.

    Pretty good BBQ. Not the best I've had but still enjoyed the smoked meat. The ribs were the favorite overall, smoky flavor throughout and more tender than the other meats. The brisket and the turkey were a bit dry even though we got the fatty brisket. The coleslaw had a bit of spice in it and I wish I had the recipe. The potato salad had potential; I liked the dill flavoring but the vinegar was a bit overboard so overall not a win.

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    Steven O.

    It was all right... maybe I was expecting more? From a seasoned competition Barbecue competitor! The meat was real good I had a pound of Brisket and a half pound of Turkey. The sauces were pretty good and complimented the meat! They were unique and not super sweet! The sides were not very good. The Mac was dry and lacked flavor. The slaw was a mess I added vinegar sauce to mine to make it palatable. The spot it cool and is reminiscent of a Bbq joint. The staff seems hospitable and helpful.

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    Adam C.

    The brisket was tender, juicy, and packed with smoky flavor that melted in my mouth with every bite. The chef clearly knows their way around a smoker! It was perfectly seasoned, not overly salty or dry like some places tend to serve. Each slice was a testament to culinary expertise and passion for barbecue. Love the "crust" on it. Hit the spot!

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    Harlee S.

    3.5 Stars. I don't have barbecue a lot, but when I do I'm pretty picky about it. I'm not a fan of communal seating, but it worked. Also wasn't too keen on the way they served the food. You don't get your own plate, but instead get a tray with a sheet underneath with everybody's food on it. The pulled pork was my favorite from the whole meal. The mac and cheese was interesting. The cheese was more like a gravy and had crushed goldfish on top which gave it a better flavor. The barbecue sauces weren't the best I've had, but made the meats taste better.

    Pulled pork BBQ, ribs, brisket, smoked sausage, and the slaw.

    As you walk in, you are greeted with the pleasant aroma of smoked BBQ. It's a strong start. I split some BBQ pork, brisket, ribs and a smoked sausage with two others in addition to getting some potato salad, mac & cheese, and cole slaw sides. The BBQ pork was just sadness on a tray. While it was cooked to the point where the connective tissue broke down to yield an easy to pull apart meat, it was a tad dry, and BLAND! It could benefit from a LOT more dry rub! What a shame, because both the brisket and ribs were tender, juicy, and rich in flavor! The ribs in particular were fantastic. They had a perfect level of char on them, and were fall off the bone! The sausage was also very good. Despite it falling apart easily, it was spicy, and very flavorful! The cole slaw was quite good, but nothing that stood out from the pack. The same goes for the potato salad, even though it was slightly acidic. The mac & cheese did stand out in that it was cooked perfectly: al dente! A lot of BBQ places tend to serve mushy and overcooked mac & cheese, but not Bam Bams! However, the mac & cheese could benefit from more pepper, spices, and a sharper cheese present in the cheese mix, as it was quite bland. I'd say the food is 4 stars overall in quality (better than the majority of BBQ places I have eaten at.), but Bam Bams gets 3 stars. Why? One reason: COST! It cost each of us $40! FORTY DOLLARS! That's 4-5 days of my groceries in 2024! That's more than what fine dining can cost! While it was enough food to fill each of us up, for that price point, I expect ALL of the food to represent perfection in the art of BBQ for me to give a 5 star rating! Bam Bams is not there yet. Despite a 3 star rating, I can recommend it as a one and done provided you just order meat.

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    The Mac and cheese is really good! I come here a lot and food always hits! Also the meat is divine!

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    Really good BBQ pulled pork and BBQ beans. Also loved their BBQ sauce. Service was great. Full of locals which tells me the food is good!

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    I genuinely don't know how this place has such good reviews. This was our first and only visit…read morehere. My husband ordered take out from in the store. 1. The ribs were smothered in their raspberry bbq sauce which is just not good. Shame because the ribs were tender and cooked well. 2. The brisket. Who taught this person carving tonight how to cut brisket??!?! As someone who lived in central Texas for almost 6 years, the way this meat was cut was offensive. We got a a pound of brisket and they were cut into GIANT chunks almost an inch thick. Brisket is supposed to be SLICED and it's not supposed to be covered in sauce either. Thankfully the classic sauce is actually good but it ruins the bark!! The bark lost its peppery bite being covered in sauce. The point of brisket is it doesn't need sauce if it's done right. The chunks were so thick it made it chewy. Maybe if sliced thinner it would've been better. 3. The potato salad tasted like it was made with dole whip cream it was terribly sweet. The Mac and cheese had no flavor to it at all, and the beans were alright. 4. The sausage was flavorful and juicy. We finished that. I feel so bad for the people of Utah that think this is good bbq. It is not. I don't expect Texas bbq outside of Texas but this was just sad and not worth the $80 we spent. And what's worse is we are still hungry because the ribs were inedible and the brisket was so chewy. And, please please please go over meat carving with whoever was cutting the brisket this evening (4/7).

    We were craving bbq so we decided to stop in. They were not busy at all on a Saturday at 4:30. We…read moreordered the 2 meat platter one with brisket and Cajun sausage with mac and cheese and beans. The brisket was cut thick more of chunks. The Cajun sausage at first was not hot but as you continued to eat the bite came. It was good. The Mac and cheese was good also. The beans had good flavor. The other platter had chicken and pulled pork with mashed potato and corn. The mashed potato and corn were good. The pulled pork had great flavor and hit the spot with the table bbq sauce. I did try the heat and sweet with the pulled pork that was good. The chicken was different it had a little of gravy on it which was different. It tasted good. The ambience was welcoming and the music was nice. The service was nice and quick. The restaurant itself needs a little updating as there are peeling spots in the paint on the walls and ceiling. Overall, good tasting food.

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