21 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Owasso

“An unexpected turn of events led me to this barbecue spot that, somehow, had completely escaped my radar. A business partner suggested it—he’d had dinner there the night before. I trusted his judgment, especially since he’s from Austin, Texas. And you know what they say about Austin… well, they say a lot of things, but one thing’s for sure—they know their barbecue.

As I walked in, I realized it was waaay past lunchtime, which meant this meal was either going to be good—or way good. The place was quiet, just a few tables occupied, two waitresses on the floor, and the smell of smoked meat in the air. The décor had a casual, comfortable flow to it—nothing fancy, just the right vibe. We were handed a paper menu, a little worn and stained with barbecue fingerprints. I liked that. It was simple, no fluff—straight to the point. Just the way I like it.

I placed my order: sliced brisket, fries, corn… and a Coke.

While we waited, our group took care of some pressing work issues—important things like who’s going to dig the hole and who’s going to cover it. You know, high-level stuff. I slipped away to check the restroom. Clean, well-kept, thoughtfully designed—another good sign.

Back at the table, the conversation heated up. Apparently, no one was in the mood to dig a hole today. Heheh.

Then the food arrived.

My brisket looked just like the doctor ordered. I’ll say this—the slices were a bit thicker than what I’m used to, and slightly on the dry side, but still packed with flavor and had that smoky kick I crave. Yeehaw.

Now, here’s a more honest observation. For most of our visit, it was just us and one other solo diner. Meanwhile, two employees sat nearby folding silverware and chatting—loudly—about their grievances at work. I get it. I’m human too, and I know work dynamics can be rough. But there’s a time and a place, and this wasn’t it.

That said, the two waitresses working the floor were phenomenal—attentive, kind, and on point. The dining area was also impressively clean.

I’ll definitely be coming back, this time alone, and during lunch hours. I’ve already picked the day.

Until then…“

“Boomer! I got a Heisman sandwich and a Heisman selfie!“

“Always good food....
Did takeout and was missing a sandwich when I got home... called and they gave me a credit.. so im happy eater... I go their pretty frequently...

To add even more flavor to baked potato and potato skins. . Cook with bacon wrapped around the potato...“

“nice steak with special lady“

“I was at the Owasso location with my 2 young daughters for dinner this evening. The food was good, and my girls definitely enjoyed it, but the service was absolutely outstanding. I wish I could remember our waitress’s name, she was so kind, hospitable and overall phenomenal. We had a fantastic dinner, my oldest daughter even wanted to thank her herself because she was so kind. Thank you for being so wonderful, it truly made our evening, we will surely be back! ☺️“

“Went here on a Wednesday and loved it. I ordered the Burnt ends dinner with jalapeno hush puppies and potato salad. The whole plate was very good. Soft flavorful meat just right hush puppies and smooth and lumpy potato salad. A+ all all of it. Actually everything the whole table got was perfect with super nice service that was very accommodating. Will be back for more great Bbq.“

“Get it!“

“I’m not a fan of anything barbecue but Oakhart bbq has definitely changed that for me. By far the best tender meat I’ve ever had!! Their beans and Mac n cheese are to die for! Highly recommend this place to everyone and anyone that claims they don’t like bbq.“

“10/25/23. Just had my first Buffalo experience. It was fantastic. Had the chopped beef sandwich and also ordered a baloney sandwich. Both were huge and the taste was outstanding. Sauce is very good too. Will definitely be back soon 👍💯🦬“

“Awesome food and Great staff.“

“Great food left quite full“

“First time, came in from Michigan .. Food was excellent staff friendly. Highly recommended. Be back again next time we come to Tulsa“

“The char-grilled bacon cheese burger is a juicy masterpiece, with the perfect balance of smoky flavors, crispy bacon, and melted cheese. The gyro is an authentic delight, boasting tender meat, fresh ingredients, and a burst of Mediterranean flavors, and the BBQ ribs are my favorite“

“I love the Big Momma ! Not greasy. my fav“

“I absolutely love Oklahoma style barbecue!“

“I love eating here and am thankful to have all the great options in the Williams Center. The people who work at this Rib Crib are friendly and quick and always get my order right. The food is excellent, one of the better options in downtown Tulsa. It isn't too expensive for the quality, especially compared to all the other options downtown. I wanted to write this today because the only other reviews this location has are written by cheapskates unfairly comparing this food-hall-style location to other full-size, standalone Rib Cribs.“

“We love this place! We have been coming here off and on for over 15 plus years. We live in Florida but stop by when we are in town!“

“Excellent food and quick to get served. Destiny was our server, upbeat and fun personality. She was the only server working and was still very prompt and friendly. She definitely added to an enjoyable experience.“

“Great food great service!! highly recommend!!!“

“Definitely my kind of place my number one get away just down to earth people and not a bunch of kids not a big crowd no trouble Al's going to keep them in place and I have no problem just keep the drama at home love it me and the other half of course thanks Friendly Bar“