Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Tulsa, 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 Tulsa 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.
#30. Knuckleheads Too
- Rating: 4.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 3156 S Mingo Rd Tulsa, OK 74146
- Categories: Dive Bars, Barbecue
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#29. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9111 E 71st St Tulsa, OK 74133
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#28. Billy Sims BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3807 S Peoria Ave Tulsa, OK 74105
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#27. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11111 E 71st St S Tulsa, OK 74133
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#26. Christy's Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 3.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9516 E Pine St Tulsa, OK 74115
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#25. Albert G's Barbecue Tulsa Hills
- Rating: 3.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7588 S Olympia Ave Tulsa, OK 74132
- Categories: Barbecue
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#24. Billy Ray's Bar-B-Q & Catfish
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3524 Southwest Blvd Tulsa, OK 74107
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Sandwiches
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#23. Albert G's Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 421 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74120
- Categories: Barbecue, Sports Bars, Sandwiches
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#22. Albert G's Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2748 S Harvard Ave Tulsa, OK 74114
- Categories: Barbecue
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#21. Oklahoma Joe's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6175 E 61st St Tulsa, OK 74136
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Desserts
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#20. Rubicon Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2248 N Harvard Ave Tulsa, OK 74115
- Categories: Barbecue
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#19. Golden Saddle BBQ Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6618 E Admiral Pl Tulsa, OK 74115
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses, Mediterranean
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#18. Daddy B's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2820 E 91st St Tulsa, OK 74137
- Categories: Sandwiches, Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#17. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8204 S Olympia Ave W Tulsa, OK 74132
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#16. Stutts House of Barbeque
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2021 E Apache St Tulsa, OK 74110
- Categories: Barbecue
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#15. RibCrib BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3232 W Skelly Dr Tulsa, OK 74107
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#14. Oklahoma Style Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2225 N Harvard Ave Tulsa, OK 74115
- Categories: Barbecue
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#13. Alley Cat Ranch
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 723 E 2nd St Tulsa, OK 74120
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Tacos
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#12. Oklahoma Joe's BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1124 S Lewis Ave Tulsa, OK 74104
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#11. Big Daddy's BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 2303 W 41st St Tulsa, OK 74107
- Categories: Barbecue
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#10. 1907 Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1124 S Lewis Ave Ste 107 Tulsa, OK 74104
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#9. Oakhart Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1644 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74120
- Categories: Barbecue
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#8. Knotty Pig BBQ, Burger & Chili House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6835 E 15th St Tulsa, OK 74112
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#7. Mike's BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Tulsa, OK 74137
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#6. Nomad Bbq Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 3023 S Harvard Ave Ste A Tulsa, OK 74114
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Salad
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#5. Leon's Smoke Shack BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 S Sheridan Rd Tulsa, OK 74112
- Categories: Barbecue
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#4. Monty's BBQ & Chicken
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6150 Tecumseh St Tulsa, OK 74115
- Categories: Barbecue, American (New)
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#3. Elmer's BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 3316 S Peoria Ave Tulsa, OK 74105
- Categories: Barbecue
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#2. Alpha Grill BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6670 S Lewis Ave Ste 102 Tulsa, OK 74136
- Categories: Barbecue
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#1. Killerwail Barbecue
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: Tulsa, OK 74127
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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