TLDR: Awesome Mac-n-Cheese! Good BBQ Sauce. Probably after a good 4 hours in the nearby Bryce NP, ANY food will taste delicious! Unlike Zion, there aren't too many nice restaurants near Bryce. This place is about 7 miles away, but the drive honestly makes it seem so much further away, especially at night. We got there at 8:30, right ahead of the saw-the-sunset-over-Bryce crowd. We ordered the 2 meats, 2Sides and a Salad. I wish we were a bit more observant and notice the "Not-So Secret" menu... a hotdog sounded pretty good! But the sweet chicken and pulled pork were both pretty good-tasting. They were both moist, not dry at all. There wasn't much of a char flavor, but I think that is because most of the flavor is supposed to be provided by the BBQ sauces, which they generously give you. I ordered a cornbread for my side, it wasn't bad... certainly better than KFC or Popeyes. It wasn't exciting either. It was... decent! But the star of the show for me, was the mac-n-cheese. Super cheesy, not the normal American-cheese... I'm not sure what the cheese was, but it was creamy and moist and didn't have that processed American cheese taste. But the macaroni was cooked al-dente. It wasn't mushy, it had a nice chew to it. It was marvelous! I really liked it... If I had known, I would have ordered 2 sides of it. Overall, it's a good place. Very friendly staff. The place was clean and neat. read more

Really tasty and tender brisket. Cornbread and Mac n cheese were also very good. I would have liked more brisket on the plate because it was so good. read more

Decent restaurant for BBQ after a day of exploring outside. I would say curb expectations because they usually have only 2-3 people on hand. Expect lines. My BBQ nachos got cold quickly but other than that the food wasn't bad and it's a place I'd go back again for dinner and recommend. read more

Idk BBQ - Everybody hungry - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

EASY 5 STARS. IDK BBQ is easily the best bbq I have had in a long time. They have a "not so secret menu" with super fun combos and sandwiches. My husband and I split the smoky sunrise-- "chicken on a Parmesan bun topped with mac & cheese and smoky sauce". It was perfect. The Mac and cheese is delish. The chicken was tender and juicy. The bun was toasted. All three came together to make a truly heavenly bbq sandwich. We also got a "meat plate" with pulled pork, coleslaw, and corn bread. The pulled pork MELTED in my mouth. The coleslaw was hands down the best we have ever had. And the cornbread was moist and dense. The homemade bbq sauces were jam-packed with flavor. I can't pick a favorite between the smoky and the regular bbq. I'm just sad I can't buy bottles to take home. The vibe of the restaurant is adorable and bright and well-decorated. They have classic truck beds turned into tables/seats. The guy who took our order was kind and helpful and clearly working so hard! There is a small parking lot right out front. If you are in the Bryce Canyon or Escalante area, I highly recommend a short trek to Tropic to treat yourself to this bbq. read more

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Staying in Bryce to hike but the food options were very limited. We got a recommendation to try IDK BBQ. It was a 10 min drive but well worth it. It was clean, cute and the worker was very friendly. I got the brisket with Mac & Cheese and a cornbread muffin. It was delicious! ! I would definitely recommend this over Ruby's Inn. 10 min is nothing to be able to enjoy some good food. read more

Idk BBQ - Inside is decorated so cute. - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

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Fantastic BBQ spot in the middle of nowhere. We stopped after a day in Bryce Canyon NP and it is absolutely worth the wait. The loaded baked potato with pulled pork was excellent. The brisket and rib steak melted in your mouth. We enjoyed every bite! read more

Idk BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

Did a lil day trip at Bryce and my group was starving!! We did a quick search for any place with meat and decided this was it. We were greeted by a solo cook, a sweet lady, and man does she make a mean brisket sandwich. Prices are super reasonable and I'll be back Don't forget to leave a nice tip!! read more

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Super simple and to the point BBQ. I feel like sometimes when you have less menu options, it's an indication that what they're serving is good quality. They do have recommendations for sandwich/nacho combinations on a chalkboard if you need help deciding. I tried the House Sandwich with brisket, nacho cheese, and pickled jalapeños. Absolutely delicious brisket. My husband had the pulled pork with baked beans on a pretzel bun. "It was good." They have 3 different barbecue sauce options: regular, smoky, spicy. They are available for anyone to use so you could even try all three if you wanted. We also split a side of mac n cheese which was super cheesy and way bigger portion than I was anticipating for a small! The interior is super cute and almost decorated like if Johanna Gaines wasn't afraid of colors. Though there was one picture of a judgmental pig hung on the wall that made me laugh. Great stop for lunch if you've spent the morning hiking at Bryce Canyon. read more

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Place is very clean with friendly service. BBQ was All right pretty sure beans came out of the can macaroni and cheese was very blah read more

Idk BBQ - Inside truck bed table pretty cool - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

Tldr; an oasis in a desert of terrible food. There is no such thing as a 3 meat platter on the menu but you can request a 3 meat platter none the less. Do it. All the meats are yummy but as usual (IMO) the beef brisket takes the prize. Mac n cheese lacked flavor despite being cheesy (maybe needed more salt at least?). The cole slaw was good, and complimented the food well. The corn bread was the perfect balance of sweetness and it was nicely moist (vs dry). Beans were a little sweet for my taste but also smoky. Wife liked them. You order at the counter so no table service. I'm pretty sure I was overcharged by accident but I didn't make a fuss about it since the food is cheap ($10 a platter). My girls also loved sitting in a pickup truck for a table. Fun decor overall. read more

Recommended on A&K Adventures YouTube channel with Bryce Canyon video. We couldn't check in at our motel in Ruby's Inn, and we had time for the 10 minute drive to Tropic, UT. Simple bbq. But very tasty. Glad we made the trip. read more

Idk BBQ - One meat one side. Good potato salad. Good bbq. - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

We were heading to Bryce Canyon and needed a place to stop for lunch. There is nothing in that immediate vicinity, so we drove a few minutes into Tropic to check this place out! It was amazing! I had the brisket salad and WOW! Next time I find myself adventuring out this way, I will be sure to stop in! read more

Idk BBQ - Brisket salad - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

The sweet chicken was great! The brisket smelled like absolute shit!! So we threw it away. I'm afraid now and hope The chicken was fresh. I consulted with a friend who is always smoking and bbq'ing beef and pork almost everyday and he was quick to say it isn't fresh and 100% old. It's not supposed to smell the way it did. I ordered the loaded potato with all the sides. Honest truth: this is a small local totally not upscale place hole in the wall with one very nice girl preparing your order much like a subway. read more

Idk BBQ - Funky Brisket and funky beans - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

Went there on 4/8/25, it's permanently closed. We were told the next door restaurant Rustiers is now serving their menu. Disappointed that it's closed!! read more

We were looking for something to eat after a day in Bryce and stumbled upon IDK BBQ. We got there around 6 PM on a weekday and there were probably already 10 people in line waiting to order food. The only meats they had that night were brisket, pulled pork and chicken so we tried them all. The brisket and pulled pork were pretty good, but definitely needed some of the BBQ sauces. The chicken was sweet and passable without any additional sauces. For the sides, my favorite was the cornbread! Overall, a nice place to stop by for a filling meal after a day in the national park. read more

Idk BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

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Yessss stop and get the brisket. I'm from the south and did not have high expectations but everything was great. We got the Mac n cheese and mixed bake beans and potato salad as well. The spicy bbq was not playing around and the smoky was perfection. The service was great as well so give this place a shot. read more

This place made me a fan of bbq. My dad and I were getting a little nervous trying to find good food options out Cannonville, but idk was phenomenal and wiped away all of those worries! Caution: this place is QUITE popular (rightfully so), but that means if you're there during the dinner rush, expect to spend over an hour waiting in line. The line also never really got shorter, so I'm glad my dad and I stuck it out. My dad and I did not anticipate such a long wait, and we were getting pretty hungry. Honestly though, I can't emphasize enough how much the wait was worth it. I just went grocery shopping and got some water next door while my dad waited in line. Overall, this is some fantastic barbecue, and I'm not even a huge BBQ fan! We ordered so much food because we were ready to eat a horse, and NOTHING disappointed. I'm certain anything that you buy here will be gold. read more

Idk BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

Dang good sandwiches & cheap sides. The sandwiches come with nacho cheese, jalapeños, cole slaw, and pickles if you ask for these toppings. Get them all because it adds so much flavor to your sandwich. I've had a lot of pulled pork sandwiches that lacked flavor because there weren't any pickled things to complement them, so I was glad to find that these toppings came included here. I love that they don't drench the meat in the bbq sauces. Instead you can pour it on or dip it in yourself. There's a classic and spicy version (which is not that spicy, so try it)! The sides were only $1.50 for the smallest (4 oz) portion, and they were very filling. The baked beans had bacon pieces in it, and it was sweet and tangy. read more

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Great food and cute restaurant! My kids enjoyed writing on the wall while waiting for food too! Wish there had been kids menu option, but otherwise, great! read more

Idk BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

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I came for BBQ and BBQ is what I got. Had to try a little bit of everything. It did not disappoint. Would like to leave six stars, but Yelp has its limits. Very friendly staff, met the owner (who is definitely not an imaginary person) who is a great dude. Would definitely recommend eating there unless you hate happiness. P.S. Don't skip the cobbler. We almost did and we may have regretted it for the rest of our lives. read more

Idk BBQ - 3 Meat Plate, Corn Bread, Ball Park Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

First of all, just know that this is a very casual barbecue place, where you order at the counter and eat indoors on picnic benches or get takeout. It's almost comical how many things they were out of. We visited at 5:30 PM on a Saturday night at the end of September. They were out of potato salad, ribs, pulled pork, and barbecue sauce. Note this is a barbecue restaurant We ordered a baked potato with sour cream and butter. We received it with nacho cheese sauce and fried onion rings instead. We never would've ordered it that way, but it was actually very delicious and I'd get it again. I didn't care for the sweet pork sandwich, but my husband did. The barbecued beans were very good although a little too sweet for my taste and I like sweet beans. Ordered a peach cobbler and couldn't find any peaches in it. When I asked about that, they said it was the seasonal pumpkin cobbler instead. Really didn't care for it and we asked for our money back. She wasn't gracious about it when we asked and didn't ask for our credit card to refund the money. Not sure that we'll get the refund. The more that I think about it, I wouldn't eat here again. I think they need some new management. read more

A gem in a surprising location in Utah! If you haven't read, Idk BBQ has received awards and has been nominated as the top location in Utah for BBQ, and I can see why. We've been in twice over the years and both times were great. They were fairly busy the last time we came in, so you might expect a line when you show up (but I always take that as a good sign). I think the baked potato option is fun and unique--it's essentially a baked potato with bbq and all the toppings you could want. Their meat plates are also really good and they give you generous portions. I especially liked the chicken and sliced brisket. The sides are also wonderful, I recommend trying the beans and potato salad together. Lastly, they make their own bbq sauce and you should definitely try all of them. Prices are decent as well. Don't hesitate to pay them a visit! read more

My parents and I came here for dinner after exploring Bryce Canyon. The reviews were pretty good, but unfortunately we were not really impressed. The food was good, but the service was minimal. We ordered via a QR code, they brought out the food and told us where we could get utensils, sauces and napkins. They never came back to check on us. My dad's meat plate was missing the cornbread. My mom and I added onion straws to our sandwich and baked potato, but neither of them had them. We love BBQ, but unfortunately this is a BBQ place we will not likely be returning to. read more

Idk BBQ - Brisket sandwich, but missing the onion straws - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

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Was told this is the best BBQ place in town so we decided to stop by this place despite the long line. The restaurant is very cute and clean inside, but the employees were not wearing masks at all. So if you're concerned about Covid, do not come here. We ordered the 3 meat 3 side plate and a house sandwich. For the plate, we ordered brisket, sweet chicken, pulled pork for the meat, and corn bread, potato salad, mac and cheese for the sides. So we were originally going to order cole slaw, but saw the worker in the back wiped his nose with his wrist, then proceeded to dig his arm into the cole slaw mix to prepare the batch. He was wearing gloves tho, but still... Yuck. No thank you. But poor kid was swamped... For the house sandwich, it consisted of pulled pork on asiago buns with nacho cheese and jalapeno. Both the pulled pork and brisket were well cooked, very tender, but the chicken wasn't so great. All meats lacked flavor. Really had to douse BBQ sauce onto everything. The sides... Well, out of the three we paid for, we only received two. But we were way too tired from long day's drive and hike to go back and ask for it. The potato salad was pretty delicious. Can't say the same for Mac and cheese tho... The macaroni was undercooked so it was a bit hard. The house sandwich saved the day! Pulled pork was still bland but the nacho cheese did had some flavor. It wasn't the best and probably would never order it again but it was decent compared to the meat plate. read more

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We had mixed reviews in our party. You order at your table which is fine. They seem put off if you go to the counter for your drinks or to order more. I know finding workers is hard so the order at your table I'm sure helps. But friendlier service would be nice. The pic shows it comes with a corn muffin, however that is only if you buy an extra item. Brisket and pork were good. Small serving of slaw. Potato w meat was a hit w our daughter. I thought the meat was tender. Simply environment w some old cars inside. 3.5/5 read more

If you're looking for incredible barbecue, this is your place. The food is excellent and they serve it fast. I had the meat platter with brisket, coleslaw, and mac & cheese my husband had the loaded baked potato with sweet shredded pork. The owners started with a food truck which is why they are able to serve it so fast. The restaurant has several tables with two inside old truck beds. They also have lots of picnic tables outside. If you want to support local business and have a great meal, this is your spot. read more

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FOOD- I'm a part time vegetarian so I've already knew what I was going to order but when I've arrived to this place the potatoes and Cole slaw, they were out --- so I was stuck eating the Mac and cheese. The Mac & Cheese is OK, nothing special --- its needs more salt (my opinion) Chicken- its good, but nothing special or out there that I would want to go here again. I do recommend getting the dessert, its good. SERVICE- It was quick and fast COVID19- Yeah not this place, the people who are serving your food are not wearing masks at all and I don't understand the point of having the food section with glass if the cash register is without --- they are right next to each other. Would I go here again - I will pass, overall the food was okay and the service was okay but its not for me. read more

Idk BBQ - Chicken Sandwich, medium size Mac and Chesse & Peach Cobbler - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

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This is a must try place when you're visiting Bryce Canyon. It's only about 15 minutes from the park. The interior is clean and well kept. We ordered ribs, pulled pork, beans, cornbread, and potato salad with peach cobbler for dessert. I've got to say, literally EVERYTHING we tried was delicious. I'd come back here again if I was in the area! read more

We had been hiking all day at Bruce Canyon snd were starving . We had 20 minutes before everything closed. We rushed in and they were sold out of most items . I got the orl with beans and Mac and cheese . It was excellent. My son got pulled pork on a pretzel bun with nacho cheese to dip it in . Super yummy . The staff was so nice and the restaurant is so cheerful. We loved it ! read more

Idk BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

Great little BBQ spot. Menu is a little tricky to understand but staff great at explaining

After our first indoor dining experience in Bryce and our 10.5 mile hike in the snow, we decided it was best to order some BBQ take-out by phone and bring it back to our hotel to eat it. We didn't want to feel uncomfortable being around anyone who wasn't wearing a mask nor did we want to take the chances of waiting in line to order our food in person. We were able to pick up our food within 20 minutes. The staff was wearing her mask properly and the shop seemed pretty clean. There was very limited seating. There is a small counter where customers can pick up to 3 different types of sauces for their meats, so we made sure to grab some. Once we got back to our hotel, we dug straight into our food. I ordered the 2 Meat Plate: brisket, pork, corn bread and mac n' cheese. The sauces were a bit too salty for me, so I had to go easy on them. The meats were cooked perfectly and not dry at all. I enjoyed the corn bread. I felt like the mac n' cheese didn't have enough flavor. I think using sharper cheeses would make it taste a bit better. Everyone was content with their meals. The portion sizes are huge and the prices are super decent! This was my favorite restaurant in Bryce. If I ever come back to Bryce, I'll make sure to stop by here for some BBQ again! read more

Idk BBQ - 2 Meat Plate: brisket, pork, mac n' cheese, and corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

Should I ever return to Bryce Canyon, I'm eating here as much as possible. Make sure to check their hours and plan your trip and eating schedule accordingly. This place is SO good. We went for an early dinner on a Saturday. The menu is simple and flexible. You can select from sweet chicken, brisket, and pulled pork. There are a variety of standard bbq meal sides. I had one of the most indulgent delicious baked potatoes of my life. It was loaded with cole slaw, brisket, cheese, and sour cream. The sauce is self serve on the side. When you come in you do the waiting and then they just serve it right up and you find yourself a seat. Even if you are waiting for 15 minutes, it's still short since you get your food at the moment at the counter. I would like to comment the young blond haired young man who was working on Saturday, June 26th. He was nearly single-handedly running the place. He was tending to individual customer needs, taking orders, building up delicious plates, and restocking items. He did it all with such positive vibes. This young man should be a manager or get a raise, if either of those things hasn't happened yet. To the point, the customer service is awesome. Make sure you eat here!!! read more

Food was good, sauces similar, value is decent. But service was poor. Don't tip until after you're served. I tipped before ordering since you order by QR code, ordered chicken cause I don't eat red meat. A couple that arrived well after I had ordered after me but got the last chicken, no idea why. Than they ran out for my order. So felt pretty short changed. We weren't offered any of the generous hospitality others have reviewed. I hope and don't think it's discrimination though... Food was good but service is hit or miss. Would warn others not to tip until after you're served and received finished your food (my mistake with the insane tipping culture these days, tipping before doesn't mean anything) since it's probably normal for businesses way out here to run out of ingredients sometimes read more

My husband and I were pretty desperate for a meal on our way to where we were staying in Henrieville after hiking in Bryce Canyon all day. The ribs were good and the nachos were tasty. The medium sized corn bread piece was huge and probably my favorite part of the meal. There are very limited food choices in this area and this was probably the best we would get. read more

Idk BBQ - 1/2 rack of ribs, pulled pork nachos and medium piece of cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

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Excellent bbq, highly recommend to anyone passing through! I got a generous 2 meat plate with brisket and pulled pork, with 2 sides Mac n cheese and coleslaw. Also ordered an additional side of cornbread. Everything was delicious and cooked just right, coming from someone who is really picky about mac n cheese and coleslaw lol They also have hot bbq sauces for you to self serve, and honey and butter for the cornbread. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, although the outdoor seating is not shaded, which is the only thing that would have improved my experience. I had my dog with me so I had to sit outside, and luckily my dog was able to lay down under the picnic table which provided enough shade for her in the heat. read more

Idk BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

Food was OK, nothing special. Service, the only service was when they delivered it to our table. You place your order via tour phone by scanning the menu. Ambiance was nothing special. read more

Must try BBQ near Bryce Canyon. Adorable inside, nice staff, quick and not too pricey read more

Idk BBQ - Brisket sandwich on pretzel bun, mac n cheese, sweet chicken and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

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This is some of the best barbecue I have had on the West Coast. Great country, southern cooking at its finest. Never thought I would return to Utah, but this food definitely will I recommend you go to this place and this is coming from a southern brother. Everything is good. All good. read more

Idk BBQ - Bbq restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah

COVID update: went here because all the other restaurants in the area had really bad reviews and this seemed promising. Granted I didn't think the food pics were all that but maybe it was just the pictures. We got the nachos with brisket and loaded potato with brisket. The brisket... Nah... you shouldn't have to ask for sauce. Make sure you do. Maybe it'll be a lot better. I read in some of the reviews the Mac and cheese was bomb. It was ok. If anything it helped the loaded potatoes to not be so dry and bland. The best thing was the corn bread. I wish I had ordered two of those instead lol Apparently the food isn't even freshly made. The 1 worker had to package all the food as he's taking your order and you paying. Poor guy I give him kudos. There was a really long line. You can eat inside or outside but there are no heaters. You can also take it to go. The worker was wearing a mask the whole time and changing gloves between customers. You're required to wear a mask now. Since I read in a previous pic that they didn't require it but they do now. If you're finding yourself here in Bryce wondering what to eat, maybe this could be the place for you. It wasn't the best but it was manageable. read more

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Good food, but very slow service. Like, very very slow. If you are looking for a grab and go, maybe not the best place. Expect to wait a really long time even if the line doesn't seem that long. We came here once for dinner and once for lunch since food options are limited around Bryce Canyon and this spot had gotten great reviews. We ordered the 2 meat + 2 sides. Really good pulled pork and brisket! Juicy, tender, seemed to be cooked low and slow for a long time. Also got a brisket sandwich with a pretzel bun - you can add toppings like Cole slaw, baked beans, jalapeños, pickles, and nacho cheese... random but apparently good? I just got jalapeños, Cole slaw, and a crap ton of bbq sauce and it was super tasty. Plenty of serve-yourself bbq sauce too which I appreciated. 3 options - all of which tasted more of less the same as regular but one had a smokiness and the other was spicy. The Cole slaw is okay, a little watery and corn bread was good, standard corn bread mini muffin kind of serving. the potato salad was AMAZING. I usually don't get potato salad but since they ran out of some sides I got it and didn't regret my choice! (Even got it again for lunch the next day.) not sure what was all in it but very flavorful and tasty. Again though, took a really long time to get our food. There were maybe 10 people/couples ahead of us, all of whose orders seemed pretty standard, nothing like a huge party or anything out of the ordinary, and it took an hour and 15 minutes to get our food to go. They also do run out of food (like the ribs, chicken, Mac and cheese) so get here earlier to have all options + to buffer for wait time. read more

Idk BBQ - Brisket sandwich with Cole slaw and jalapeños. Side of potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Tropic, Utah