Nicky's Smokehouse is located inside Mother Road Food Hall. We're from CA and were really excited…read moreto try some Oklahoma BBQ, but this was pretty mid. We ordered a full pound of brisket, 1/2 rack of ribs, a single order of burnt ends, and mac & cheese. The meats definitely had a good smoke flavor and great bark, but they were all sooooo bland and dry. Except for the burnt ends, these were really good. We had to rely on BBQ sauce just to add some flavor. I was especially disappointed with the brisket bc it was so overcooked and dry. There was no juiciness to be found :( The mac & cheese was also a miss. It had the cheesy-creaminess but my brother-in-law said it tasted like plastic. I didn't think this but I did agree that it was pretty bland as well. Did we just come on an off day? Bc based on other reviews and pictures, we should have had a different experience. I hate giving a local spot a low review, especially because the staff were super nice and friendly, but yeah, I would say this is a skip.

For work o travel all throughout the country and I'm always looking for whoever the locals say have…read morethe best bbq Located in Mother Road Market, Nicky's is definitely some of the best bbq I've ever had. Ribs had a nice bark, not overcooked. Brisket also had a nice bark, great smoke flavor. Beans were perfect, mac and cheese could use a little salt but that's an easy fix you make on your own. My only disappointment was I got there too late to try the burnt ends! If I'm ever back in Tulsa, this will be one of my first stops. Sn: I decided to try this place out solely due to the owner being under a Reddit post highlighting other local bbq restaurants even tho, they had recently just opened up!

Finally made it here. I'm from TX, so I judge every BBQ place by their brisket. Lukes is probably…read morethe best I've had in OK (places in Wellston and Pawhuska are pretty close, too). It had a good bark, smoke ring, was tender and had great flavor. The portion size was healthy, too. The okra was average, but the portion size was plentiful. The beans were very good, but sweeter than I prefer. My wife had the beef ribs which were the best outside Kansas City I've tasted. She did not care for the mac and cheese but liked the smoke flavor the the white cheese they used. Order at the counter and they bring the food to you. It is a tiny mom and pop place so be there by 10:30 to avoid a line that steadily grows until opening. Lukes reminds me of some of the best small, local BBQ joints you find all over Texas. I hope to get back here when I'm in the Tulsa area.

Luke's is one of my go to BBQ places for burnt ends. The line starts forming well before the doors…read moreopen. It's a small eating area next to a meat market. Quaint, cute and clean. I normally get my order to go. Give this place a try. Arrive early if you want to order the burnt ends.

A Saturday only food trailer parked outside of an awesome coffee shop, Killer Wail Barbecue is…read moreslinging out some damn good Texas barbecue. Before opening I got to talk to Oliver who moved to Tulsa from Austin 20 years ago. Eating the bbq here and the smoke bologna culture, nothing was quite like home. So he made his own. The biting into the brisket and beef rib, it hit me with the classic flavors of salt, pepper, smoke and beef. Some additional needed. Simple is best and he lets it shine. And by the end my fingers and mouth were shining from the beef fat covering me. Some darn great ribs that were hit with a sweet vinegar sauce that he also has available on the side. I was taking sips of that between bites of meat. Lol. One of the differentiators was the curry smoked beans. It was the first thing I finished. Classic baked beans with a pop of curry powder. Simple and delicious.

Look... I'm not even done with my order & I'm giving it 5-stars. Smoked Curry Baked Beans are a…read moremust. They usually post up till they sell out & I'm curious on how long the baked beans stay on the menu, these are just too good. The Beef Sausage is really good as well, with or without sauce. The sauce was a bonus, there might've been two different ones. What I had more on the cider + vinegar end. I was hooked up with pickles & peppers, that was the best way to cop off the meal. Good from the jump. The owner + smoker was super nice & the wait on the food didn't take long at all. They also have chicken, ribs (which usually sell out first + fast), brisket, etc. Killer Wail is usually posted up on the side of Heirloom.

Stopped for lunch (04/29/26). Our meals were fabulous! Had…read morethe brisket & smoked turkey. The sides (pinto beans, potato salad & grits) were equally as wonderful. Only little drawback is...they should have another choice of BBQ sauce at the table. And it would be nice if they had a beer license! Beer & BBQ..YUM! Still worthy of 5 stars & highly recommend Oakhart BBQ!

We are huge fans of BBQ. We like all sorts, from backwoods smokers to in town KC Q. We have so…read moreexcited to try Oakhart and finally had the chance today. We were there a little after 11 (opening) and were shocked that there was no line and only a handful of patrons. Yes, I know it was early, but other times there were long lines and we couldn't go. I had the pork ribs with grits and potato salad. I felt like the ribs were decently smoked. There was no bark and they were fall apart ... but mushy. The sides were bland and very run of the mill. The potato salad tasted like it was Ben E Keith's with a little bit of homemade thrown into it. Grits were creamy and peppered looking, just absolutely no flavor and not warm. My husband had pulled pork and coleslaw. The coleslaw was 10/10. It had a unique flavor and was crisp. Again, the meat was kinda... smoky. The restaurant was clean and bright and the staff was friendly. The prices were what you expect, not expensive, not cheap.

HOLY! The sky has parted & the heavens have opened! This BBQ is the BEST! B-E-S-T! BEST! The…read morebrisket will make you want to slap your mama. OMG! It's not dry, requires no sauce, yeah that's right, they don't drown their BBQ in sauce....you get to savor the flavor of their perfectly smoked, low & slow meats. This is a MUST STOP on your food truck list - it's a must stop period! I'm going back for seconds, I hear the banana pudding is to die for!

Good BBQ for a fair price. I recommend this place highly…read morefor those who like good food

When we travel, I'm always looking for a local BBQ restaurant. Besides, everything else is mostly…read moresimilar; Mexican and burger joints are pretty identical, even Chinese restaurants with the same picture menu boards. So, after reading the reviews on Yelp, we drove over to Leon's. Immediately upon entering, we were greeted by Frank, who was very polite and well-spoken. The menu was simple, which is good for BBQ. Besides, if i wanted complex, I'd go to some chain. The food was a solid 10, no sauce needed since it wasn't dry and full of smoked flavor. I mean, a little sauce is okay, but some folks overload it to the point where you can't taste the meat. The restaurant was nice and clean for the age of the diner, and Frank kept our drinks full, a class act, too. I wouldn't hesitate to return. A+

I don't hand out 5 stars easily, but gotta do it for my neighborhood bbq joint! I've tried a number…read moreof options over the last few years and I'm always happy with the quality. The chopped brisket and pulled pork soaks up the sauce, the ribs are always fall off the bone tender, and the whole or half potatoes are delicious and very filling. You ain't leaving hungry unless you're a vegetarian. And "Them Beans" can be an entire meal if you want. Possibly my favorite thing on their menu...

Stutts BBQ in Tulsa hits you with that rare, disarming warmth where the food is great, sure, but…read morethe real hook is the feeling that you just wandered into someone's family kitchen and they decided to feed you until you stop talking. The chopped brisket carries that perfect Tulsa flavor. It's not trying to be Austin, it's not chasing trends, it's just deeply smoked, tender, and unapologetically saucy in a way that makes you rethink why you ever bothered with sliced brisket at all. The ribs come out with that gentle tug, not the fall apart nonsense, the kind of rib that tells you the pitmaster actually respects the craft. And the hot links bring the heat in that slow, creeping way that makes you nod to yourself like, yeah, this is the right kind of trouble. But the buttermilk pie is the closer. The secret handshake. The thing that makes you sit back in your chair and realize you're not in a restaurant, you're in a home that just happens to have a smoker out back. It's creamy, tangy, sweet, and somehow nostalgic even if you've never had it before. It's the dish that makes you text someone immediately. Stutts isn't polished. It isn't corporate. It's lived in. It's warm. It's the kind of place where the food tastes like someone actually cares about you. And that's the whole point.

True Tulsa BBQ from a legend and staple in the community! Stutts definitely lived up to its name…read more I got the 2-meat platter -- pork ribs and chopped brisket -- with potato salad and baked beans. The pork ribs were incredibly tender and flavorful, pairing perfectly with the spicy sauce. The chopped brisket was that classic, smoky goodness and absolutely hit the spot. The "tater" salad was solid and exactly what you'd expect, but the baked beans were the real star -- jammy, rich, and delicious. The service was exceptional, and I truly came in as a stranger and left as a friend. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and well kept.

First off, if you check my profile, you might see that I'm always giving out 4-5 star reviews. I…read moredon't bother to write reviews that often. I just make the effort for when I think a place is great. I ordered lunch for my office crew and two visitors on 8-12, scheduled for pick up the next day at noon. Alpha Grill had everything ready to go smack bang at noon. Punctuality is always a plus! I order two lbs of brisket (shredded), one slab of ribs, and two lbs of the polish sausage. For sides we got two pints of baked beans, two pints of mac&cheese, and one pint of smoked broccoli. Everyone at lunch loved the food. The polish sausage and ribs particularly. We had enough food for seven of us with plenty leftover for a small meal the next day, so not only was the barbecue great, the price is very reasonable. I will definitely recommend Alpha Grill to anyone visiting Tulsa looking for good Barbecue, or for anyone needing to feed a group of hungry people. Well done Alpha Grill!

This was our first visit, and it definitely did not disappoint! From the moment we walked through…read morethe door, we were warmly welcomed by Tay, who was incredibly kind and friendly, making us feel right at home. The food was absolutely amazing. We ordered the BBQ bologna sandwich, ribs, Cajun shrimp, and the full three-meat nachos, and every dish was mouthwatering. The ribs were perfectly cooked--so tender that the meat literally fell off the bone. The Cajun shrimp had great flavor, the BBQ bologna sandwich was delicious, and the loaded nachos were packed with generous portions of flavorful meat. Everything we tried exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for outstanding barbecue, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere, I highly recommend giving this place a try. We will definitely be back!