Is Pat's BBQ Still Open? Update (Salt Lake City, UT)
Current status
As of September 2026, Pat's BBQ is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: Yelp's listing for the Commonwealth Avenue address, updated August 2026, shows 577 reviews and current hours, matching the restaurant's own website.
- Season / episode Season 5, Episode 7
- Original air date
- Address 155 West Commonwealth Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Pat's BBQ in Salt Lake City for the 'Neighborhood Favorites' episode (S5E7), which aired 2009-01-19, highlighting the restaurant's smoked ribs, pulled pork, and burnt ends. Pat's BBQ has operated since 2003, according to its own website, patsbbq.com, which also lists catering services and packaged barbecue sauces and rubs. According to Yelp, whose listing for 155 West Commonwealth Avenue was updated in August 2026, the restaurant has posted 577 reviews and 316 photos, with current hours of Monday through Saturday, 10:30 am to 9:00 pm. A separate Pat's BBQ location at 2929 South State Street is marked permanently closed on a Yelp listing updated in August 2026, according to Yelp, distinct from the Commonwealth Avenue restaurant featured on the show.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Neighborhood Favorites
- What was featured
- Smoked ribs, pulled pork, and burnt ends
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Pat's BBQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Pat's BBQ still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Pat's BBQ is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Pat's BBQ after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Pat's BBQ in Salt Lake City for the 'Neighborhood Favorites' episode (S5E7), which aired 2009-01-19, highlighting the restaurant's smoked ribs, pulled pork, and burnt ends. As of September 2026, Pat's BBQ is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Pat's BBQ located?
155 West Commonwealth Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84115. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Pat's BBQ?
Season 5, Episode 7 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired January 19, 2009. The episode is titled “Neighborhood Favorites”.
What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
According to Yelp, whose listing for 155 West Commonwealth Avenue was updated in August 2026, the restaurant has posted 577 reviews and 316 photos, with current hours of Monday through Saturday, 10:30 am to 9:00 pm. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
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Visit info
- Address
- 155 West Commonwealth Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- patsbbq.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Utah
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Sources
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/pats-bbq-salt-lake-city-4
- patsbbq.com — https://www.patsbbq.com/
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/pats-bbq-salt-lake-city-6
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