Yum so good!! You see there's a line for a reason. Get there earlier than later because they run out quick, we came at 6-7 and they were already running outta stuff. We got ribs, brisket and sausage. All good, will have to go back and try more. Everyone's smiling in there it's buzzing, defiantly try it out! read more

Kenny J's has sent me quite a few coupons via text since our last visit in December, so we finally decided to give it a 2nd try. Unfortunately it will probably be our last. Not sure what's happened, but the quality had gone down since our last visit. We asked for moist brisket, and the worker definitely cut from the point, but the brisket was pretty dry. It also lacked smoke flavor. The ribs were even more surprising. It's a bad sign if I'm wondering if the ribs were baked in the oven. There was just no smoke flavor. Maybe this explains why I've been getting weekly coupons texted to me? But it makes me sad. I hate that I need to fly to Texas if I want decent bbq. Utah should be able to do better than this in 2026. Just look at the brisket in my 2nd photo :( read more

Kenny J's BBQ - Ribs, brisket, sausage, funeral potatoes, and Mac and cheese - Desserts Near Me - South Jordan, Utah

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The BBQ was pretty good, not the best I have ever had but good. Also it was real smoked meat you could see the smoke ring and taste the smoke. I had the fatty side of the brisket 1/4 lb., and one brisket sausage link. I also had 2 small sides, potato salad and funeral potatoes. I guess I like potatoes, they were good I like the funeral potatoes a bit more than the potato salad. The potato salad seemed a little under seasoned, I prefer a little mustard or something acid in the p-salad to offset the fattiness of the meat. Even though they were th smallest sides it was plenty for one person. I met 3 friends there and we all ordered separately. I don't go out much so I ordered what I wanted. The bill was $30 for 1/4 lb. of brisket, a brisket sausage link and 2 small sides. A little sticker shock but I wanted a good sample of food. It is really far from where I live so I probably will only go back to meet people. It is good but not good enough to make me do a hour round trip by myself. read more

We had an awesome visit to Kenny J's BBQ! We shared the smaller family platter and added the turkey breast as our extra meat, which was incredibly tender and flavorful. For our sides, we chose the mac and cheese and the potato salad, and both were classic, delicious comfort food that rounded out the meal perfectly. I'm kind of picky with potato salad but really enjoyed Kenny J's version. We really enjoyed the whole experience and are already planning our next trip back--I've got my eye on the fries and that Texas sheet cake for round two! And don't skimp out on the BBQ and hot sauces. read more

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Spent $51 dollars and loose change. The ribs was okay and the brisket didn't have much flavoring. Cole slaw taste bland and potato salad is straight trash. I wont be returning back to this place. read more

Wow - this was one of the best bbq spots I have gone to. Even though the line is long, it moved fairly quickly. You ask them for any of the meats for any weight and you watch them bring a whole slab of meats to the cutting board and slice them to the desired quantity. Some of the meats that we got that were delicious were the pork ribs, the burnt ends, and the brisket. There was also bbq and spicy bbq sauce that you can douse the meats with. Don't forget the sides - the fries were one of the best I've ever had and I'm obsessed with fries. It may have been top 3 fries of my life. The fry it in beef tallow which is probably the right move. And other delicious sides we got were the beans, Cole slaw, corn bread, and funeral potatoes whose recipe is by Kenny's mother. The staff was incredibly friendly as well - Kenny's wife checked in on us often to make sure we were well taken care of and even offered to show us the smokers in the back - though if we weren't running late we definitely would have taken up on the offer. Wonderful establishment and highly recommend to anyone visiting Salt Lake City read more

Kenny J's BBQ - Desserts Near Me - South Jordan, Utah

The pork ribs were good, I got there late in the day, so unfortunately, they were out of all of the sides that I wanted and several that I would've settled for. I ended up just eating meat, the chicken thigh was OK. There were about 10 people working there, but only a couple taking orders and dealing with customers. Overall, it was decent and I would probably try it again and see if I had a better experience read more

This was our first time visiting this restaurant...but I'm always on the lookout for some good bbq! This place did not disappoint. We got the family meal with pulled pork, brisket, and the hatch chilies sausage along with funeral potatoes and potato salad. I have to say the meat was very tender, juicy and flavorful! I really liked all of the meat we got. The sides were good too. The potato salad was my favorite side that i tried...lots of dill flavor! The service was very fast and friendly and the interior has a really cool vibe. You can even see the outside area where they smoke all their meats! I would definitely recommend this place and will be back! read more

Kenny J's BBQ - Family meal with sausage, pulled pork, brisket, funeral potatoes, potato salad - Desserts Near Me - South Jordan, Utah

First time here and we were greeted at the door with an explanation of what to expect and how ordering works. Amazing! The line was short but they move people through very quickly. The food was SO GOOD!! The smell hit you on the way in and the taste does not disappoint!! Absolutely recommend and we will definitely be back! The family platter was a great deal! read more

Kenny J's BBQ - Brisket Nachos - Desserts Near Me - South Jordan, Utah

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Every thing was amazing food was fire. Remember food don't slap. Food hit. Staff and owners are amazing. Best bbq in Utah. Hands down read more

Kenny J's BBQ - Big mix plate fries Mac sausage funeral potatoes ribs. - Desserts Near Me - South Jordan, Utah

We really enjoyed Kenny Js. Always on the look out for a good BBQ spot and this place did not disappoint. Our only critique is that the baked beans were not quite soft enough and I only mention that because my wife love to order baked beans. Kenny and his wife showed us the BBQ pit and smokers and were extremely kind. We will definitely be going back! read more

Kenny J's BBQ - Desserts Near Me - South Jordan, Utah

My son and I were craving some BBQ and remembered that there was a new place that opened over at The District. We weren't sure what to expect, but found ourselves in line during a lunch rush and learned that you order your side(s) first, followed by the slab of meat. You pay by the pound, and it's a little tricky to know just how much to order. So we ended up with more than we could eat, but it heated up nicely later for leftovers. The flavor was good-I especially liked the house BBQ sauce. Not too spicey and just the right amount of flavor. After we were done, I noticed that there was complimentary bread, which might be a nice side to the heavy food. Next time. read more

Kenny J's BBQ - Desserts Near Me - South Jordan, Utah

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Every once in a while we get a craving for some bbq. I'd never even heard of Kenny J's until finding it last week and I'm glad we did. Staff and service is great. They are fast and friendly. I love how they use tallow too! It's a large space with plenty of seating to help yourself, plenty of high chairs for baby (wall of photos w babies and the rib bones lol), and they encourage you to check out their smokers out back. By the drink station there are regular and spicy bbq sauces as well as some slices of white bread. Everything was tasty to me but the ribs... I WANT MORE ASAP. My husband said when we got the food that we'd probably have leftovers. I said I THINK NOT. Everything was eaten. I hope we go back real soon. And next time I just want a bunch of ribs. read more

Kenny J's BBQ - Coleslaw, cornbread, mac and cheese, brisket, and RIBS - Desserts Near Me - South Jordan, Utah

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I wanted to set up a surprise birthday party for my wife. I had never personally worked with a caterer before. Kenny J's came highly recommended and after checking them out, I gave them a call. The lady who took my phone call was extremely helpful. She gave me different options and help me stay in budget. She also offered to work with me on delivery timing to protect the surprise. The food arrived exactly on time and everything came together perfectly. And the FOOD was absolutely amazing! The pulled pork and brisket with all the sides were a great hit! The brisket was especially moist and wonderfully flavored. I can't recommend this place highly enough! Truly outstanding all around! read more

Food: subpar, there are better places; and stocked. Service: can't say much, they're just behind the counter. Ambiance: Just any other generic restaurant. read more

We went for lunch and it was pretty slow so we got some one on one time while ordering with I'm assuming the owner? She suggested some sides for us and told us a little about the restaurant and was super friendly. We got brisket, pulled pork, signature sausage, mac & cheese, baked beans, green beans, French fries and banana pudding. We'll start with my fav and admittedly the star of the meal, the green beans. They had an extreme amount of garlic in the best way possible. Love them, would come back just for those. The fries, really good, really crispy, great flavor. Mac and cheese was good, no notes. I'm a certified baked bean girlie and these didn't live up to my standard, and my husband called them al dente. The meats all had good smoke flavor. I'm confused about the banana pudding because I've never had one without bananas in it? It was kinda like a deconstructed biscoff vanilla cheesecake, which is good but it should have a different name. Overall, good food and a nice place read more

Food Quality: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Don't skip on: The Brisket and Pulled Pork First time trying Kenny J's and it was fantastic! This place reminded me instantly of Terry Blacks, one of my favorite Texas BBQ places. There was a good variety of sides and meats - we got the Mac and cheese, green beans, and funeral potatoes (a nod to Utah culture). Sides are sold as Single, Pints, or Quarts. For the meats we got the brisket (both lean and moist options were offered), pulled pork, and the signature sausage with hatch chile and cheese. Meats are priced on the board by the 1/2 lb. Somehow, the way this was priced gave me less of a sticker shock! Haha! Everything was delicious and smoked very well! I was most surprised by the brisket - this is one that a lot of places mess up and Kenny J knocked it out of the park. Same goes for the pulled pork- it's usually dry, but this wasn't. Each bit will filled with flavor that you don't need a sauce! In case you like a little more "umph" to your meats, their BBQ sauces were delicious. Both the regular house sauce and spicy sauces had great flavor and not too overpowering. Norma was our cashier tonight and she's just the sweetest girl. It was a great time talking with her and learning about the restaurant and finding out her parents owned the restaurant! How cool is that?? The restaurant was very well kept and had plenty of space for seating small and big groups. Can't wait to go back and try more!! P.S. - Kenny - I wouldn't be heartbroken if you added Beef Ribs to the menu ;) I'll be back for sure for that! read more

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This is a really good bbq spot, a little pricey (what bbq place isn't) but at least you get your money's worth. I had the ribs and Mac and cheese, and there's a lot of meat on the ribs, much more than most other bbq places I've been to. Everything is sold by weight, so you can order 1 or 2 bones instead of a half rack. The Mac and cheese was good too. Service was quick, everyone was really friendly, and there was plenty of seating. I will definitely come back. read more

Kenny J's BBQ - Ribs and Mac and cheese - Desserts Near Me - South Jordan, Utah

This place is definitely my new go to BBQ spot. Utah doesnt have many bbq places but this place is definitely a top spot. This family restaurant had definitely worked hard to make themselves known for their first year open. To start, the workers are very nice and helped alot with trying to figure out what to order. They even offered up samples to try. As well as taking us in the back to show us their smokers. As for the food. I think any of their sides is a good choice. My go to being their mac and cheese and their coleslaw. Then the meat, again any is a great choice. Obviously go with what u think you would like, but I didn't have anything here that wasnt good. Easily a top spot in the growing south jordan area. read more

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Very disappointed! Has great potential with the smokers they have but failed to hit! Brisket was super dry, ribs were tough. Cool building with good service. Unsure if I'll be back though as it ain't cheap. read more

Head to The District and search out Kenny J's right next to the movie theater and west of Red Robin and Blue Fish. Actually, just follow your nose. The beat smells are coming from Kenny J's. The line is long, but it loves along at a clip. You'll choose your sides first, then head over to one of 3 stations to choose your meats and pay. Get the brisket. Get the smoked turkey. Get the Mac and cheese. Get the banana pudding. Everything is sooooo good, but if you much choose, start with those. There is plenty of seating and you may be at a family style table with strangers. Keep the conversation queued to the food and you'll find you have a lot in common. Seriously good bbq. Kenny does not mess around with mediocre. You'll want to come back again and again, until you've tasted the entire menu. Then you'll want to come back again and again to order your favorites. Bravo to the staff for quick service and a clean establishment. If Yelp allowed for more stars, Kenny J's would earn them all. read more

Kenny J's BBQ - Kenny J and Mrs J - Desserts Near Me - South Jordan, Utah

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Run don't walk! South Jordan has a new bbq restaurant in town. I was so impressed with the high quality and delicious meat, the savory sides, and the excellent service. We got to talk with the owner and his wife and even got a tour of the smokers behind the scenes that make the bbq so great. Ambiance is clean, organized, and plenty of room for groups small or large. I will be back! read more

This place is in the old sizzler building at the district. This location is a à la carte BBQ place. You order your sides and then the meat is sold by the pound. I didn't give it 5 stars for 2 reasons. First we had their funeral potatoes and they should have been Buried. The other was the price of their brisket. It was very expensive. We had the potato skins and the funeral potatoes. The skins were great and unique you read my thoughts on the funeral potatoes . We had 1/4 lb of the pulled pork and that was plenty and .62 lb of brisket. Both of them were very good. About 1/2 lb brisket would have been plenty. The sauce selection is also lacking with only 2 choices. Hot or sweet. read more

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This place looks really nice inside, very spacious and great for big groups and the customer service was excellent. Unfortunately, the food didn't match my expectations. Everything was just okay and pricey for what you get. The chopped brisket was the only thing that stood out, but the rest of the plate wasn't that great. I expected better seasoning. Not the worst BBQ, but definitely not the best in Utah. I'm glad I gave this place a try. read more

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Some of the tastiest BBQ I've had in Utah since the heyday of Pat's and R&R in their primes. They have a somewhat unorthodox location in the District development in South Jordan, but it's definitely worth the drive! The meats are sold by the pound and can be completely customized to your specifications. The usual suspects---pork ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, chicken, T read more

Underwhelming and expensive Taste was ok, but $50 for 2 sandwiches sides and drinks is a bit much read more

Great to have a BBQ spot in South Jordan that's close to home. This place took over the OG Sizzler building and is spacious and has good BBQ joint vibes. This place is still relatively new so I'm sure we just went on an off Saturday morning but the brisket and ribs were pretty dry unfortunately. Sides were great, service was awesome, complimentary bread, good sauces. Worth a checkout for sure especially if you're at the district before a movie or after or if you're in South Jordan. It's super hard to find authentic BBQ in Utah so we're grateful for something local, looking forward to coming back to give it another shot later. read more

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Julie and I took all four of our grandkids here and we loved it! And so did the grandkids! We had the platter which included pulled pork, brisket, and ribs and two sides and with drinks the whole thing was around $100. The food was wonderful. And it's a bright and clean and really nice place. We didn't get to meet Kenny, but we did meet his wife and she was delightful. This is a family owned restaurant. And there is no tipping by the way (they pay their employees well). Using the YELP5 star rating system we give this place a perfect five stars for the food, service and ambience. We will return. read more

Kenny J's BBQ - Desserts Near Me - South Jordan, Utah

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I ordered the brisket and ribs with baked beans, mac n' cheese, and sweet potato fries. Everything was delicious, and I definitely recommend this BBQ spot! Service was great, staff is friendly and helpful. read more

Kenny J's BBQ - Brisket, ribs Mac and cheese and bake beans with sweet potatoes fries. - Desserts Near Me - South Jordan, Utah

Best BBQ we have tried in Utah by far. Meat was all tender and spectacular and the ribs are my new favorite from anywhere! The side dishes were so deliciously unique tasting and had the yummy honey sweetness you wouldn't expect and can't get find anywhere else. My pulled pork sandwich was also amazing. The total price was around $77 including the beer and a fountain drink, but considering all the meat and high quality of each item it was worth it! Also bonus points for their kind, upbeat and friendliness-as well as how beautifully everything was plated. Taking into account that Utah have a ton of barbecue spots, this one should definitely be on everyone's list to try! read more

Kenny J's BBQ - Brisket, baked beans, creamed corn, green beans, ribs - Desserts Near Me - South Jordan, Utah

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Really, really good BBQ! All of the meat that I've tried so far has been great! Go here to get some good BBQ! read more

The fast-casual setup of this restaurant is a little odd at first, but the wide-eyed friendly kids manning the stations got everyone through pretty quickly. I tried the ribs, brisket, pork belly, and sausage, and all were juicy and flavorful, though the sausage was a bit dry. Sides were up and down: Green beans were stellar, with just the right amount of garlic and crunch; BBQ beans were more like charro beans, in that they were not sweet and had a nice tooth, which we all liked. Fries were just okay, though well-seasoned, but I really disliked the gluey texture of the mac n' cheese (my son said it was fine when reheated at home). Coleslaw was meh, but I am picky about my cabbage. Family members differed on how they felt about the sauce--some liked the cumin-forward flavor, and the heat in the spicy sauce, but others felt it wasn't well-balanced. I appreciated the free slices of white bread offered with the condiments, even if it was a bit dry. We will def be back, even having to drive out to South Jordan from downtown! read more

This is an awesome bbq restaurant. Run by a local family. The food is great- we have loved everything we have tried in several visits. The brisket is particularly amazing! We tried the green beans, sweet corn and loaded baked potatoes on our most recent visit (we asked for the baked beans on the side and it was a good choice!)And the banana pudding is a must try! The staff is friendly and helpful. The lines can get long but they move quickly. Plenty of seating and the tables are regularly wiped down. read more

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The food looked great! But key word is look. The Mac n cheese was made with nacho cheese and spicy. My 2 year old couldn't eat it. Cream Corn was corn with milk not real cream corn. The beans were hard still. The meats were ok noting that I would come back and order. No flavor other than the taste of smoke. No seasoning no sauces helped . we had a group of 6 cost was 86$ not bad but we didn't eat a lot of it we just weren't feeling it. read more

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I regularly get asked my fav bbq spot in SLC (since I live here) & end up hesitant with my answer. There is great bbq in Utah but not much Im hyped about in SLC. On my recent flight home, I found Kenny J's that opened last month.     Walking up I peaked behind a fence and noticed a 1000 gallon offset and a M&M rotisserie. Dude what? M&M in Utah? Are they taking over the world?   It was such a lovely brisket. Nicely rendered. A pretty bark. Extremely moist. Smokey with what I think is a white oak. Post oak? Def not the native gamble oak found in UT. The best brisket in the SLC? In my opinion, yes. I think the sleeper is the turkey. Obviously moist, but because it isn't rested in butter, the exterior is nice and crispy. The flavor of turkey isn't overpowered by butter. Which I enjoy as well, but this was a nice change of pace compared to other turkey I've had. The sauces were wonderful too. I loved the spicy bbq sauce the most. The heat hits you up front, then sweetness soothes it, then the spice returns. Perfect for the turkey and possibly for the brisket, but I forgot to try it. I did try a little of it on the ribs though. Glossy with a nice smoke ring and a slightly sweet glaze. Some of the sides represent UT. On the menu there are funeral potatoes and fries w/ fry sauce. Google it if you don't know lol. The fry sauce here reminded me more of In-n-Out spread. The San Diegan in me loved it. The side I loved the most is the creamed corn. This might as well be a dessert with how sweet the corn & buttery the sauce is. Speaking of dessert, the banana pudding here is pretty unique. It comes is with biscoff cookie and tastes closer to banana and cheese cake filling rather than a pudding. Was it great? YES, give me another cup.   I'm stoked to have Kenny J's. Is it my favorite bbq in the SLC? Yes. But, is it my fav bbq in all of UT? Honestly, not at the moment, but they LITERALLY just opened and the sky is the limit. Excited to now have an answer to "Any great bbq in Salt Lake City?" read more

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Great experience. The station 1-2-3 was a little cumbersome for a first timer, but the friendly staff gave me directions. Burnt ends were amazing, and Mac-n-cheese with hatch green chilies were flavorful with a slight mild burn. 5 stars all day long Thanks read more

Food was excellent (can vouch for the sweet potato fries, mac and cheese, brisket, and pulled pork). Lots of seating and a nice open space. "Mrs. Kenny" offered to show us their smokers and answered our questions and was incredibly kind. Looking forward to supporting this local business going forward. read more

Good bbq, great service. Had the family meal. Plenty of meat. Fries cooked in tallow was a nice touch. read more

I've tried a few BBQ spots and thought they were good, but Kenny's hands down has the best ribs in Utah! They fall right off the bone and the flavor is just amazing. Aside from that, I love that you can actually see the owner and his family working there. You can see the love and hard work they are putting in which makes a real home like atmosphere. His wife is the absolute sweetest lady! I would've left a review off her kindness alone but I'm glad the ribs matched the service read more

We went there after they just recently opened. Is the unique way to order and present the food. The meats were all very good. The building is very clean and inviting might go there again. I thought the prices were a little excessive. read more