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Bam Bam's Bbq

4.0 (607 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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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.

Brisket and tater salad.
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!

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.

01.04.23
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.

J Brisket (1/2 Lb) Fountain Drink Beans jalapeño cheddar sausage sausage and Beans
Adam H.

I went here for the First time EVERYTHING THAT I had was very spicy I couldn't even eat it the only thing I could eat was the brisket and Coleslaw. The service was good the ambience was run down but hey if you like spicy food this place is worth it.

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Shawn G.

Now this place may not look like much, but trust me, it's lots. Lots of all kinds of yum. If you're looking to experience an evening of award winning meat sweats, Bam! As Brother Brigham said, "this is the right place." Why? Because there is so much swine on which to dine. If you're thinking about dressing up like a Kardashian going to the Grammies, just don't. This is a yoga legging, bubba bib overall type of place. It's where society's ordinary go to eat extra ordinary smoked delights, and then wipe their saucy fingers on their thighs. Don't worry, that's why stain remover was invented. So go. Order a couple Lbs of smoked Wilber. And don't forget the pint of pork and beans, and a sloppy creamy quart of Mac's and cheese. It's all good. And before you leave, a visit to the multi gender friendly bathroom is a "be sure not to miss" event. You'll thank me after the clean fingers, but you will walk out confused. (See pic) You'll ask, was that a wall, a door, or was it a faux door that is really a wall doing double duty as a toilet paper dispenser? Who's to say? It's these little design touches along with that southern highway rest stop potty patina that shouts "lift the lid and aim, the ladies got next."

My husband and I were in Utah and he was adamant about coming back to bam bams. My brother in law used to recruit for BYU so we had it years back. I remembered it being good but nothing to write home about. This time the brisket was really good--tender and flavorful. The pulled pork was good but a bit on the dry side. I don't love having to rely on BBQ sauce to enhance the meat. The ribs were pretty good and definitely worth a try. As for the sides, they left a lot to be desired. The coleslaw was decent, but nothing special. The potato salad was probably the best of the three, though still not amazing. The mac and cheese, was trash. I mean I'd rather have Kraft than their Mac and cheese--soupy, bland, and just bad overall. If you're heading here, I'd recommend sticking to the meats, especially the brisket. The sides are pretty mediocre and could definitely use some improvement.

Mac'n'Cheese
Adam M.

Stopped in for a quick bite and ordered the sandwich combo which comes with a side and your choice of drink. Was shocked that it came out to just under $20. I had come from out of town (San Francisco and was expecting Orem Utah to be much cheaper but not the case). Food was fine. Kind of fun to have goldfish on your Mac. Brisket Sandwich was a little dry despite drowning it in BBQ sauce. I might have just been a little jaded right off the bat by the price and the fact that I ate it all and was still pretty hungry. Service and ambiance were fine. Would likely go somewhere else before coming back.

Brisket (1lb)
T T.

I came in specifically for the brisket and it was gorgeous! Nice fat juicy slices of heaven. The 2 guys behind the counter were awesome and really interactive. They helped me a lot. I love great bbq and this brisket is some of the best I've had in the nation. The crust had so much delicious flavor, beautiful thick TENDER slices of beef. If you are over in Orem you HAVE to come here. I'm definitely going back, maybe even tomorrow

Ryan F.

It's taken me a while to eat here. I was aware of the pitmaster's history with Texas BBQ, but just doubted that this joint would truly be Texas quality. For my birthday weekends I go to Texas to eat BBQ...BBQ is my favorite food and Texas is the best at making it. Came on a Saturday around lunch and the restaurant was pretty empty. Not something you'd see at a BBQ restaurant on a Saturday in Texas, but I didn't rush to judgement because that could be on Utah. Utah doesn't love BBQ the way other states do, which is why I won't open my own place here and why R&R was able to grow the way it did. I ordered 3 things and mainly wanted to try the brisket. Only ordered moist so not sure how the lean is, but their brisket is good. It's not quite Texas quality but it's the best brisket I've found in Utah. The ribs were just okay. They absolutely cake those suckers with rub. I didn't taste a whole lot of smoke in them. My nephews both love ribs and said they were just okay as well. The Mac and Cheese was sort of weird. They put plain noodles in a cup, then pour cheese sauce over, but the sauce didn't reach the noodles on the bottom. Then they top the Mac and cheese with goldfish crackers lol.

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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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Excellent barbecue food. Definitely worth stopping by. High quality meat and cooked to perfection.

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Great food & service!! Location is questionable so i hope they succeed. I will definitely go when i can.

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