Stopped at J&T Barbeque in Orderville Utah and had such a great experience. The owner went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and the girl at the counter was so friendly and kind. The food was outstanding -- tender, flavorful, and easily some of the best BBQ and Kettle corn I've had in a long time. Small-town hospitality at its finest. I'll definitely be back. read more

My wife and I came here for lunch last July 2025, and I was happily surprised to see a smoker outside at a BBQ restaurant. I smoke a lot of meats myself, with brisket being one of my specialties, so I was excited to try this place and especially the brisket. We walked in around noon and were the only customers there. The girl at the counter was very friendly, and the only other person I noticed was in the kitchen area, who I'm guessing was the cook, or possibly the owner. The first thing I noticed was the price. At first, it seemed very reasonable -- lower than what I would normally expect to pay for BBQ, almost like small-town pricing. But after seeing the actual portion size, it didn't feel like a good value after all. When I ordered a brisket sandwich, I was asked, "Do you want everything on it?" That seemed like an odd question to me. Who puts lettuce and tomatoes on a smoked brisket sandwich? I asked for it plain, with BBQ sauce on the side. I was also surprised to see fries on the menu, so I ordered them as my side. Most Texas-style smokehouse BBQ places don't usually offer fries as a side, but hey, we weren't in Texas. After placing our order, we waited about 5-7 minutes. I figured maybe the fries were taking longer, so I gave it the benefit of the doubt. When the brisket sandwich came out, the first thing I noticed was the basic hamburger-style bun and what looked like only about half a slice of brisket. The brisket itself was disappointing. There was no bark, no smoke ring, and very little smoke flavor. As someone who smokes brisket, I immediately wondered if the smoker was actually being used for the meat or if the hickory smoke outside was mostly drawing people in. I don't have a picture of the meat, but I wish I did. It didn't look or taste like traditional smoked brisket, and it wasn't hot like I would expect. Good smoked brisket should be able to stand on its own without needing to be covered in BBQ sauce, and this one missed that mark for me. The fries were on the greasy side, and the bun looked like a basic inexpensive hamburger bun. On the positive side, the front counter girl was very nice and even offered us a small cup of kettle corn for free, which was a kind gesture and appreciated. The person in the back kept to himself the whole time. If that was the owner, especially in a small town, I think it would make a big difference to interact with customers, ask how the food is, and show some pride in the BBQ. Not once while we were there did anyone go outside to check the smoker, which stood out to me. I'm not writing this to criticize a small business just to be negative. I honestly feel this place is missing the mark but has real potential. I think it probably gets a lot of first-time customers heading to or from Zion, but with the smoker out front and the right attention to the brisket, it could become a real out-of-the-way BBQ destination. My suggestion to the owner would be to post real photos of the smoked brisket -- sliced brisket showing the bark, smoke ring, texture, and portion size. That would give customers confidence in what they're ordering. I would also encourage future customers who order the brisket to take and post pictures, especially if the brisket has a good smoke ring and bark. Better trimming, more bark, stronger smoke flavor, a better bun, and a more generous portion would make a big difference. I'm planning to visit Kanab again this summer, and if I get the time, I may stop by again and provide an update with pictures. Giving generous 2 stars in hopes for future improvement and kettle corn. read more

I don't even know where to start with this place. The food at J&T Kettlecorn & BBQ wasn't terrible, but it definitely wasn't anything special either. It was the kind of meal you forget about before you even leave the parking lot. Unfortunately, the food wasn't even the worst part of the experience. What really ruined everything was the behavior coming from the kitchen. The chef was openly yelling at the waitress in a way that made the entire dining area uncomfortable. It wasn't just a quick moment of stress either, it kept happening. At one point, he started yelling at customers too. Not even rude customers, just people politely asking if their food could be warmed up. It escalated to the point where it genuinely seemed like he wanted to fight them. That's not an exaggeration. Sitting there, trying to enjoy a meal while someone in the kitchen is acting like that, completely killed any chance of a decent experience. It's hard to enjoy even average food when the atmosphere feels hostile and tense. The waitress handled it as best she could, but no one should have to work in that kind of environment, and no customer should have to witness it. We won't be back. Not because of the food, but because of the way people were treated. That alone was enough to make sure of it. read more

J&T Kettlecorn & BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Orderville, Utah

Service was top notch, so kind and incredibly friendly! We didn't want a whole big bag of the Kettlecorn but the server gave us a small container to take with us free of charge and it was so tasty!! We put in our order and were the only ones in the restaurant so it came out super fast! I got the brisket sandwich with fries and my husband got the brisket plate which came with two sides so he got potato salad and coleslaw. I love supporting small but unfortunately the brisket was quite fatty and pretty dry and the fries were soft and soggy. We did come around 730 or so and it may have been later in the day which could have played a part. read more

J&T Kettlecorn & BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Orderville, Utah

The food wasn't bad, but the service was absolutely unacceptable. When my husband ask if there was a military discount or senior discount, the chef accused us of wanting free food, which was very insulting. When we received our meals and our waitress asked if everything was okay, my husband asked for his meal to be warmed up. The chef brought the dish back to the table throwing it at my husband stating it was warm enough. To make matters worse the chef threatened my husband to go out the back door and fight! This was shocking, unprofessional and completely inappropriate behavior. No customer should ever be treated this way. We will not be back. read more

When one person in our group asked to have his meat warmed up more, the owner stormed out to our table, threw the plate of food down, told us it was hot enough, and yelling, called all 4 of us a bunch of names,... we'll, you get the point. I've never experienced anything quite like it and am still not sure where it came from. The fries were good but the rest of the food was mediocre. All in all, a terrible meal experience. Enter this establishment with caution! read more

Great food. Mike's awesome. Cool setup. Love what they offer and cook. Good portions on the sides.

Mike is the man! Very good food. Super nice guy. Wholesome hearty meal. Good small town Utah vibe.

Service is funny and friendly. Owner has a rough but kind humor. Pulled pork sandwich was good and decent standard meal size.

Absolutely disgusting, I order the pulled pork sandwich and the ribs with sides of fry's on both. The fry's were absolutely drenched in grease and disgusting. read more

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Brisket was great. People driving off the beaten path and going through a small town. Need to have a more realistic expectation of what to expect inside a restaurant... When the whole town only has 20 people that means there's not enough people in town to have servers and such... Probably gonna be a one-man show. If you're ready for that, the food was very, very good. read more

Worst place ever. Owner came out from behind screaming at customers saying were closed at the too of his lungs. I feel bad for the girl working the counter it was awful. Came out again screaming should've closed down hours ago, when they closed at 9. It was 7:30 pm......... came out a third time screaming at a customer saying everyone had to take it to go. The client said no worries that's fine and he threw the receipt and screamed give them a refund f this!!! When the customer was just saying no worries to take it to go. DO NOT SUPPORT HERE. Worst experience ever and we were just placing our order..... needless to say we did not pay and support this place. Family dollar hooked us up for dinner a mile down the road. NEGATIVE STARS!!! Wildddd experience read more

Gluten-free nachos in the middle of nowhere. Brisket smoked to perfection. No sauce needed to cover delightfully sliced meat. Prices are phenomenal. The potato salad was so good it made me cry. The owner is beyond what customer service is all about. Amazing jewel to our Zion-Bryce trip. read more