All it took was one recent visit to establish Tommy’s BBQ & Grill as one of our go-to favorites when we’re in the mood to slather on some sauces and get in touch with our inner carnivore. From the meat (we especially enjoyed the kielbasa sausage, wet brisket and ribs) to the sides (the sweet potato fries with caramel dipping sauce and the juicy onion rings were unbelievably good) there was plenty to love about the menu at Tommy’s. We will definitely be back.

— 1122 S. University Ave., Provo, (801) 373-0355

Capt. Len’s City Barbecue

We had been hearing some good things about Capt. Len’s, so we ventured out to Alpine on a Saturday night to check it out. Capt. Len’s is not a large restaurant, but it doesn’t feel small either. The walls feature large framed photos of blues greats — and the restaurant often plays host to musical acts, although there were none performing the night of our visit. The unanimous highlight at our table was the brisket, which was extremely tender and oozed BBQ greatness. We also really enjoyed the ribs, both babyback and beef, and the smoked chicken. We suggest any of those meats and a side order of onion rings. Capt. Len’s certainly serves up a see-worthy vessel.

— 412 S. Alpine Highway, Alpine, (801) 492-4444, www.facebook.com/captlensbbq