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    Billy Sims BBQ

    3.7 (32 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    This is a half rack of delicious ribs with 2 sides.
    Nathan H.

    I couldn't resist the temptation to stop in at Billy Sims BBQ at 38th and Peoria today and grab some lunch. It is definitely one of my "go to" lunch places. If I could give it 6 stars I would. Everything on the menu is awesome. Their meat and sides are some of the best in the entire state of Oklahoma. I ordered a half rack of ribs today which will be enough for lunch and dinner both. Huge portions. Charles and his staff are very friendly and always greet me with a smile and hello. If your anywhere near this outstanding restaurant you have got to give them a try! Excellent food, and excellent service. Top notch.

    Hot link, pulled pork, brisket, macaroni and cheese, beans, toast
    Mitchell K.

    Billy Sims is bomb. I got brisket, pulled pork, a hot link, mac and cheese, and beans and it all tasted great. The included sauce was really good too. The online ordering was easy to use and the food was ready when I arrived. The service was polite and the store appeared clean.

    Amy Z.

    Service was great very friendly and helpful since it was our first visit we were not sure what to order but staff helped us. I liked the barbecue turkey sandwich and my daughter got the chili cheese with fritos she really liked it. I order a baked potato but I feel that there was something missing in the taste. My husband got meet with chili and cheese and he really liked it. Will be back for sure!

    Sliced brisket with side salad
    Donna H.

    Small place, clean with usually nice staff. Slicked brisket is good and tender. I like their original sauce now, I think they must have improved it. They have option to add meat to sandwiches for an up charge. I chose to sub a salad for my side, it was not worth an additional charge. It was okay, but small. Good place for BBQ.

    We got the three meat platter ,brisket ,pulled pork and polish  sausage with baked beans and potato salad
    Ornetta W.

    The food was excellent we ordered a three meat platter the service was courteous and the restaurant was clean

    Chicken/Turkey combo with Potato Salad and Green Beans
    Jenny W.

    Oh wow...I'm so glad my Grandma recommended this place. I'm usually a Rib Crib or Albert G's kinda girl, but I'm not fussy when it comes to good BBQ, and if you know me, you know I will eat anything and at the very least, only semi enjoy it. I just learned today, from a friend in SF, that Billy Sims was a football player for the University of Oklahoma and he even won a Heisman trophy! Woo hoo, so now I like it even more. We both chose the you pick two combo. I had the chicken and turkey, with green beans (yeah, with BACON) and potato salad. My grandma had the ribs and chopped brisket. OMG! I'm glad she was willing to share with me. Don't get me wrong, I like brisket and ribs, but just prefer chicken/turkey over that. Her ribs were to die for, and that potato salad was delicious and at the perrrrfect consistency for potato salad.

    Black people BEWARE! I went to this location to pick up an order that my daughter had placed (and paid for) for me (over an hour before I arrived), because she was excited to treat me to a birthday dinner. When I went inside, I was asked if I was Grubhub or DoorDash (I'm not...surprise surprise), coincidentally no other customers were asked that in the time (over an hour) that I waited to get my food...again...over an hour! Also, coincidentally *wink *wink, None of the other customers were Black. Anyway, in the 60 min + that I waited for my order (don't forget that my 3 meat combo, plus one extra meat was paid for over an hour before I even arrived, in case I forgot to mention that), none of the white customers that came in were asked if they were there for Grubhub or DoorDash. Additionally, I watched as all the white customers were told that they had run out of meat that those customers had requested...Even going so far as to take the phone from one customer and offering varying solutions to the person on the other end of the line. I sat patiently as these other customers came and went...It's busy, so why complain?!? But then when it was FINALLY my turn to get my order, I realized I didn't have all the meats my college aged daughter (who is working 2 jobs to pay for school, but insisted on treating me to a birthday dinner, had paid for), I asked (politely, because I made sure to let them know that "I know my place" just like that worker handling my food acted like he expected)...I was told, "I can't give you what I don't have"...No apologies. No explanation. No substitutions. Just a, 'take what you get and shut up' attitude from the worker. That was bad enough, but when my wife decided to leave a Yelp review, the owner of the restaurant decided to make excuses for their bad behavior and comment with the business equivalent of "I have a black friend so I can't be racist" and even went so far as to blame HER for creating division because of our "perception". They acknowledged that they might possibly hire racists, but then basically said that they aren't to blame. They mentioned the video footage of my time in the restaurant, and said they didn't see anything racist or rude. Not even bothering to apologize for the absolutely horrible customer service that was given (even if they thought it wasn't racist). After my wife called them out in her Google review, they updated their Yelp review to say that the single (ignorant and rude) employee that said "I can't give you what I don't have" wasn't racist, and even stated that that he wasn't rude. This location obviously thinks that Blacks are not entitled to decent treatment. This location seemingly feels that Black people should feel privileged just to walk through their door. This location is seemingly ok with hiring racists and will blame the victim and tell US not to create division. This location seems to have a problem from owner to cashier, and it's obvious. I would recommend that Black people spend their money ANYWHERE but here! Shoot...throw it out the window, if you want your money to be more appreciated than it is at this restaurant. If you complain, your review will be met with, "We have a black founder" so we can't be racist, but we all know what that means...And an accusation that WE are causing division (which we all know us code for, "shut up and appreciate that we even let you in). This thought process is what keeps racism alive. This is something we've always had to deal with, but now we don't have to let them use a black face to get our money while they also hide behind it. The days of minstrel song and dance are over. Spend your money at a business that is happy to see you! I have posted my wife's Yelp reviews (that were removed) and both of the owner's responses...The pre AND post Google responses. Plus the Yelp removal.

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    Food was good. Fast service. Had the pulled pork sandwich with a side of baked beans.

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    Tasteless bbq sandwich. Sliced brisket. Hot sauce mediocre. Disappointing. Beans were from out of a can. No meat.

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    Very nice, folks that work there do a great job , product reasonably priced and good quality .

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    8 years ago

    Best smoked meats in town! I love them because they taste great with or without sauce. The Triple 20 is a personal favorite as well.

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    9 years ago

    This is by far the best Billy Sims in town! I have two other locations closer but will still drive for this one.

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    14 years ago

    The BBQ wasn't smoked on site and dry. It was the most average I have ever tried. For the money I will not go back.

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    sauce is good, bologna takes the care......we will .bring it to our house net time llll

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    Cow & Cabbage - Sweet Potato Gnocchi with kale and pecan pesto and fresh chevre

    Cow & Cabbage

    (14 reviews)

    Cherry Street

    Fabulous! This was my second time dining here and it was perfection. We had the fried chicken and…read moredumplings and the farmer's pie along with deviled eggs. The servers were delightful and atmosphere - on point. Dining options were upstairs or you could dine on the main floor in the grocery area. Both were great options.

    What a great experience. We had a friend visit recently and he told us we must go as soon as we…read morewere able. We sat upstairs (which I would recommend for dinner). Service was spot on throughout the entire night. We started with the deviled eggs, half plain and half Chef's Choice. The Chef's Choice were the best, drizzled with chili crisp (or pickled Szechuan peppercorns) and topped with a tiny gherkin and fresh dill. The soup of the day was a cabbage and radish soup. It was interesting and very homey but I wish I had ordered the salad. I had the Novarro Farm sweet Potato Gnocchi (kale and pecan pesto, Birch Bottom Farm Georgia candy roaster, fresh chevre). I was a little hesitant about the kale pesto but should NOT have been. This dish was delicious--great garlic flavor. Would order again. The burger looked amazing and while The Hubs said it was good, he also said it needed some more spice. They had a couple of rotating beers from Heirloom--a Mexican Lager and an Italian Pilsner. I had the Water Lily cocktail, their take on an Aviation. Order it just because it's beautiful (and refreshing). The photo does not depict the deep color of it. I asked what other gin based cocktails they had on their menu. They didn't but the server/bartender offered to make me a Bee's Knees for the second round. It was delicious! The atmosphere here is casual but the food is elevated. I kept thinking this is what a French bistro would be like inside. I want to come back and shop the market. Oh, and the apple pie was excellent as well!

    Oren - Chicken sandwich with fries

    Oren

    (126 reviews)

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    What a fantastic little find!…read more We stopped by for brunch as this "Mediterranean-inspired" brunch caught our eye. It lived up to our expectations and exceeded them. The restaurant is bright, clean, and modern. We started with the Smooth Criminal cocktail and the Pineapple Sangria. Both great. Well balanced, unique ingredients, everything you want in a unique cocktail. We did order the whipped feta appetizer, but unfortunately they were very busy and there was some miscommunication. We didn't get to eat it at the restaurant, but they kindly packaged it for us to take home and we enjoyed it later. Although it was good, it would have been way better fresh. But these things happen, it didn't spoil our brunch. On to the mains: lamb shoulder hash...at brunch? Yes, please!!! Topped with two perfectly poached eggs, and brunch potatoes on the side with a nice crisp salad and fresh bread. The lamb was seasoned to perfection, and melted in my mouth. The biggest surprise for me were the potatoes. Brunch potatoes are usually overly greasy and bland. These were fresh, salted, and had the perfect crispness. I would like to think they are fresh, but even if they're frozen...well done! I would have happily eaten 2-3 of these lamb dishes. The French toast was the second entree. Brown butter and maple foam, on top of a piece of French toast that is the size of a small child. Even with all of the sauce, the toast was still crisp. It was a very heavy dish, some fresh berries with some acidity would be nice to cut through it, but the overall flavor was on point. The wine list is exquisite. If you enjoy good wine, this is the spot for you. Their reserve list has some absolute bangers on it at a very reasonable price. All in all, it was a nice experience. We would happily recommend and return.

    Huge bar, great selection of whisky! Im pregnant so couldn't partake. But, just looking at…read moreeveryones fancy drink orders was fun and they all looked amazing. Ambiance reminds me of a fancy place you would find in a larger city. Upscale and minimalistic. Very pleasant. I sat at the bar so unsure about service at a table. Unfortunately, I felt overlooked at the bar, especially since I wasn't drinking. The staff was extremely busy making drinks and I had to get their attention whenever I needed anything. Would recommend making reservations to get a table seat to receive proper service. I ordered the burger with fries. Cooked well but the flavor was nothing special. Will return and try something else!

    Bin 35 Bistro

    Bin 35 Bistro

    (102 reviews)

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    Another great meal at Bin 35. We split the bone in pork chop, the caesar salad, and had their…read moreaward winning bread pudding for dessert. Attentive wait staff, consistent food in a cozy Brookside location. Be sure and make reservations, especially on weekends. It has some of the best gluten free dishes (including fried chicken) that you can experience.

    I love the small size of this restaurant. The food was good. Very creative menu. I had the carrot…read moreand ginger soup. I didn't care for it. It was semi warm and it just wasn't what I was expecting. But my father-in-laws wife had it and loved it. So I chose this restaurant because they had fried chicken in the menu. Well, I'm never gonna turn down fried chicken so I ordered it. I included pictures for reference. At first glance I thought they had over cooked it because of its dark color. But as I started eating I realized that they had used a ton of paprika in the batter to give it that dark red amber color. The chicken was good and not overcooked. However, they used a batter for the crust. Much like a Japanese tempura but less garlic. The crust was a hard crunchy shell. The flavor was ok but I just don't care for battered chicken. I also felt like it was cooked too hot. The crust was borderline over cooked but the inside was done. That's just my opinion. They served the chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy on the side. Both just warm and as my meal progressed the gravy was straight up cold. But I was finished so I powered through. To be fair, the fried chicken was the least expensive entree on the menu. But I'm kind of a fried chicken snob so I'm gonna give it a 6 out of 10. I prob would not order it again, but there were some other things on the menu I am excited to try on our next visit.

    Stonehorse Cafe - Carpaccio

    Stonehorse Cafe

    (282 reviews)

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    Midtown

    If I could leave zero stars, I would. This wasn't just bad service, it was a complete failure in…read morecommunication and leadership. We had a reservation, arrived on time, and were told our table wasn't ready. It was a beautiful evening and we weren't in a rush, so no issue there. When an outdoor table opened up, we waited for it to be cleared. My husband went back inside to let the hostesses know we'd be sitting outside instead, and they said that was fine. I had actually tried to reserve an outdoor table earlier and was told they were first-come, first-served, so this seemed perfectly reasonable. Unfortunately, things quickly went downhill. A waitress came out and told us we couldn't sit there. We explained the situation, and she became visibly irritated and went inside. Another staff member came out and insisted we hadn't checked in at the hostess stand. When I explained again that we had, she repeatedly implied we were lying, even stating she had been at the stand. Both my husband and I had spoken to the hostesses, so this was confusing and frankly inappropriate. I firmly offered to go inside to clear it up with the hostesses, but she continued to question our honesty. At that point, my husband asked her to be nice, and she walked away. Meanwhile, the guests at the table next to us commented on how poorly we were being treated, which validated how strange the situation felt. We befriended them and talked and laughed while we waited. 20 minutes - no menus or drinks. My husband went inside and asked for a manager. 30 minutes - nothing. 40 minutes - still nothing. When I asked a server, she told me the manager was the same person I had "yelled at" (which was actually kind of humorous because though I was firm, I did not yell). She then told us the only other option was to speak to the owner, adding that he would likely just ask us to leave. At that point, we called a friend who is a well-known and respected local chef. He said this experience didn't surprise him and described ongoing issues with the owner/chef at Stonehorse. He stated, "He's a talented chef, but has horrible management and customer service skills." Interestingly, the regulars sitting next to us said the same. What's most telling is that we tried this restaurant a few months ago and left before being seated because the atmosphere felt negative. No one was smiling, and the energy was off. After tonight, it makes sense. It's unfortunate, because the location is great and the food may be as well, but leadership sets the tone, and it shows. This was hands down the worst dining experience we've had, and I would strongly caution others before going.

    Ambiance = 5 stars Service = 5 stars…read more App's = 5 stars Salad = 5 stars Pizza = 4 stars Wines = 5 stars Loved the location and vibe. Beautiful day and outside seating is marvelous. App's are fantastic...focaccia bread, a must have (Do not skip this!). Had a fantastic, well apportioned salad that is worth sharing. The pizza had the opportunity to be 5 star all the way. Crust, char...perfect! Had the Hawaiian and the BBQ chicken..,could have outdone themselves, but WAY too many large onions! Dropped it to a 4 star for me. I guess if you're a big onion fan, then perhaps it's spectacular, but Hawaiian should haven't any. Right? Feel like that's a miss on the chef's part. Wish I would have asked them to 86 them. ‍ But solid place...give it try, have everything I suggest above, but if you are just "meh" on onion...I'd recommend asking them to either lighten or hold them all together.

    Smoke on Cherry Street - Smoky chicken pasta.

    Smoke on Cherry Street

    (697 reviews)

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    Cherry Street

    We stopped in for lunch. The atmosphere and decor was very cute and inviting. Our serviced was…read moresuper nice and attentive. We ordered the tri tip dip sandwich which was the highlight of the meal. It was delicious. We also ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and that was full of flavor. The focaccia was on the dryer side and the chicken didn't fill out the bun so it was just kind of off texture wise and lacking fullness but the favor was 10/10. The chips and red onion dip were a nice little touch. Something I've never had before and we enjoyed it

    The food was absolutely delicious. The cocktails were perfectly balanced, and the service was…read moreimpeccable. We started with the bacon jam, which was everything you'd expect, but was a tad bit too sweet to eat a lot of. We then moved on to the Idaho trout and grilled chicken. The trout was perfectly cooked, the sauce and vegetables were the perfect pairing for a light dish. The grilled chicken had a nice assortment of gnocchi and a delicious onion cream sauce. For sides we had the Brussels sprout appetizer with bacon, apples, honey, and goat cheese...WOW! We also had the potato pave. The potatoes were yummy once we added salt and pepper. Without it, they were extremely bland, but once seasoned, I devoured all of them. Finish them with flaky salt before serving, it makes a huge difference. For dessert we had the orange marmalade bread pudding. It was ok, but I wish we chose something else. The flavors just didn't mesh. We will happily go back and will 100% recommend this restaurant to our friends.

    Billy Sims BBQ - bbq - Updated May 2026

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