Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Oklahoma City, according to Yelp
Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Oklahoma City, according to Yelp
Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.
The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.
As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.
No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Oklahoma City using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#19. Bandee's Barbecue
- Rating: 3.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13230 Pawnee Dr Oklahoma City, OK 73114
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
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#18. Swadley's Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 3.5/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2233 W Memorial Rd Oklahoma City, OK 73134
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Jack's Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4418 NW 39th St Oklahoma City, OK 73112
- Categories: Barbecue
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#16. Maple Korean BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4420 W I 40 Service Rd Oklahoma City, OK 73108
- Categories: Barbecue
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#15. Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3437 W Memorial Dr Oklahoma City, OK 73134
- Categories: Barbecue
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#14. Leo's Barbeque
- Rating: 4.0/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 625 NE 36th St Oklahoma City, OK 73105
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue, Desserts
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#13. Clark Crew BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (595 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3510 NW Expy Oklahoma City, OK 73112
- Categories: Barbecue
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#12. Smoked Out BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6220 Northwest Expy Ste B Oklahoma City, OK 73132
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#11. Iron Star Urban Barbeque
- Rating: 4.0/5 (546 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3700 N Shartel Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73118
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, American (Traditional)
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#10. Big Boy's Bbq Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7018 W Britton Rd Oklahoma City, OK 73132
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. Edie's Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 308 NW 10th St Oklahoma City, OK 73103
- Categories: African, Barbecue
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#8. Bedlam BAR-B-Q
- Rating: 4.5/5 (280 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 610 NE 50th St Oklahoma City, OK 73105
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Sandwiches
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#7. Edge Craft Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1920 Linwood Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73106
- Categories: Barbecue
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#6. George's Happy Hog Barbeque
- Rating: 4.5/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 712 Culbertson Dr Oklahoma City, OK 73105
- Categories: Barbecue
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#5. Kosmo's BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 S Vermont Ave Ste 128 Oklahoma City, OK 73108
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#4. King's BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2410 N Portland Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73107
- Categories: Barbecue
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#3. Jo-Bawb's BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7921 Northside Dr Oklahoma City, OK 73132
- Categories: Barbecue
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#2. Afonso's Smoked BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: Oklahoma City, OK 73135
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#1. Wolf's Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2842 NE 23rd St Oklahoma City, OK 73121
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
