The best barbecue in town. Get your barbecue here but order your side dishes from stilly smoking Joe's. The place is small and on the older side but clean. You order when you walk in to the counter. Short and sweet...all the meat and sides are visible like a buffet. read more

Have gone back several times since my initial review and I stand firm on it being 10/10 stars! The manager(?) is an awesome dude and he's so friendly! The all you can eat bbq is super amazing at a great cost (considering it's all you can eat off their menu) can't wait to go back again! read more

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this is my first time coming here and maybe my last. Came here on Saturday hoping to eat some fresh Bbq the brisket had no flavor at all and it was cold and old not fresh at all , same with the ribs very disappointed. read more

Overall good bbq. We went here with a big group on a Saturday evening. The restaurant was not full which was great for us! I loved how everyone went through the line and paid for themselves. I got the sliced brisket with two sides - baked beans and mac. The baked beans were DELICIOUS! They were not spicy or overly sweet. The mac was overall good but was a bit too peppery. The brisket was a tad dry but had some decent flavor. I also got some bologna to go for later. The staff was pleasant and very helpful. read more

I love BBQ. We went here after an OSU basketball game. There were 6 of us and they weren't crowded and we knew we were going to want to sit and talk for awhile. It started off kinda bad because they were out of several items and the sides were running really low and looked like they had been sitting there for awhile. I ended up getting a pulled pork sandwich and sour cream potato salad. The potato salad was amazing. The one bright spot of the meal, my pulled pork sandwich was full of fat chunks and didn't have much flavor. My husband had the brisket sandwich and said it was dried out and hard like it was the bottom of the tub and had sat there all day drying out. He also had baked beans and they were also dried and not very good. If we were there late at night I might have been more understanding but it was 5:30 pm on a Saturday night. I don't see us ever going back here. read more

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Great Value, had Brisket, pulled pork, and ribs. All 3 meats were cooked perfectly. I had a less than enjoyable experience west of town at a different BBQ place so i was nervous. But no disappointments here. read more

Excellent! I had the sliced brisket sandwich. It was awesome. Toasted bun. Sliced to order. Self serve sides. Cole slaw was crisp and fresh. This place is the real deal! If you want bbq in Stillwater... this is the place. read more

Ribs were hard as a rock, at least a day old. When I called to complain the smug employee offered to give me my money back, but a better solution saving my much more valuable time is to avoid this place entirely. read more

We called in an order on game day for 5 slabs of ribs. Easy pick up through the drive through and they loaded us up with sauces, condiments and napkins. We were the king of the tailgate! read more

Thursday Burnt Ends were great! Owner was serving folks and nice cashing us out at the register. Thank You!

One star for cleanliness and another for quick service. I ordered a chopped brisket sandwich with a hot link as well. I received a sauce sandwich with some chopped meat mixed in. Honestly have no idea if they can cook a brisket because this could have been any kind of meat and I wouldn't have tasted it over the sauce. The sauce was ok but I prefer it in moderation and definitely not as the main course. What kind of BBQ place does that? Defeats the purpose of good bbq. The hot link wasn't much better. Flavor wasn't memorable and my knife had a difficult time getting through the casing. As to the knife...have you ever tried to eat a sauce sandwich with your hands? I did notice that they seem to have a number or regular customers and most ordered the burger. Wish I noticed this before ordering. Also, it was $13 for a sandwich and okra. Better be damn good at that price. Wasn't. read more

Cherokee Strip BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Stillwater, Oklahoma

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Great bbq spot. We ordered the chopped brisket sandwich with a side of Waffle fries that were delightful, crispy and delicious & with coleslaw tasted sweet and crunchy. Had a great lunch, we ordered pickup, which they had a drive thru was easy and quick. read more

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It is a Shame Cherokee strip has declined so much in the last 10 years. From going to the best barbecue establishment in Stillwater it's at the bottom of the barrel. The quality of the food and the service gets a -5 stars. read more

Ordered through Grubhub. It was ok at best. I ordered the sliced brisket with beans and potato salad. Brisket was dry and blend. But had a good smoke flavor. Now the potato salad I did not like at all. Tastes like sweet relish. (the potato salad I'm used to is made with dill relish). The baked beans was in line. Not bad but not good. In my opinion there are better places for BBQ. read more

This was my first visit to Cherokee Strip. I ordered online and picked up my food from the drive up window, quick and easy. I got a chopped brisket and hot link sandwich with a side of mac and cheese. The food was still warm when I got home and the sandwich was great, the mac and cheese was not. The macaroni noodles were so over cooked that they had taken on an almost jelly like consistency. Combined with with the cheese the whole mass had congealed into something resembling a wobbly jello mold. The texture was so disturbing it overshadowed the complete lack of any kind of flavor. Good bbq but skip the Mac and cheese at all costs. read more

Very happy with this restaurant! The ribs were perfectly cooked hand very flavorful. My daughter enjoyed her burger and crispy waffle fries. The staff was friendly and attentive. I appreciate that they are a family-owned business. They care about their business and customers, it shows. We will be back! read more

Big prices small portions. Didn't have mac and cheese that night . One guy didn't know if the kids meal came with a side . He said I don't know ask him and pointed to a guy taking an orders . The same guy ended up bringing my child's food to the table . I guess he still doesn't know if it comes with a side . The meat is dry . Ribs hardly had any meat on them .the potatoes are bland . If I would have known it would have been this bad I would have gone up the road to rib crib . I would have spent less and it would have tasted a lot better . Avoid this place . read more

Cherokee Strip BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Stillwater, Oklahoma

This is our favorite BBQ! Burnt ends and okra are favorites, and have loved everything we've ordered.

You wanna talk about Amazing Burnt ends?!?!?!? Then get in line no later than 11:30am on Thursday. Worth it!!! Warning, Don't go in if High. You might hurt yourself . All you can eat is only $18.99. I warned you read more

The meat was incredibly dry and over priced. The side bowls are half a cup. The meals are $16 without a drink... I'm honestly surprised this place is still open with the prices and quality of food. The staff didn't explain what was included in the meal. Overpriced and not quality. Save your time and money. read more

Average is the word. If you're looking for the undiscovered mythical hole in the wall treasure, keep moving. This isn't it. These are not fall-off-the-bone slow smoked dishes. Food is overpriced for the quantity & quality it delivers. A small rib dinner cost $17 when its value was more like $9. Staff is not friendly or welcoming. The place isn't bad, but you can get equal quality at any chain. read more

Came from Oregon and was treated like family! The food was incredible, very flavorful brisket. Even gave us peach cobbler on the house! If you're eating bbq in Stillwater Cherokee Strip BBQ is the place to go read more

Stopped here for a meal on the way back from Enid to OKC. The reviews said "The best BBQ I've ever had!!"...which sounded safe to me. Well, my business associate told me to order ribs, and after asking the tall gentleman behind the counter (I assume he's the man in charge) what the best meat to get is, he said, "Definitely the ribs." I ordered a half-rack and a side of baked beans. Much to my chagrin, he pulled out an old slab of pig from food warmer, and began to slice the half racks for my associate and me. My associate then ordered some fried okra, to which the boss said, "I'll have to cook you up some fresh." No problem. We sat down and began to chew at what rivaled some of the toughest pork jerky I've ever eaten. I thought, "well, I don't want to offend the owner OR my associate, so I'll try to eat these." Couldn't do it...I said, "dude, we're gonna get soooo sick!" He replied, "How sick?"..... Me: "We'll be hugging to toilet for sure." Associate: "Well, we're in this together!" I then attempted to eat the beans...luke warm, from a large batch. Couldn't do it either. Bottom line: food that isn't cooked and held at a safe temperature isn't safe to eat. I'm not sure if this food HAD been hot. I AM sure that this food was dry. Perhaps I should've asked the owner for another stab at it, or if nothing else a refund. Either way, we left hungry and continued on our way. We've both concluded that the Okra is still sitting in the fryer.....at least WE never saw it. I don't know how food reviews are typically written...maybe this joint was just having a rough night. Who knows. What I can tell you, is that restaurants like Cherokee often only get one chance to make a friend or foe. I have opportunities to pass through this town often, but sadly, won't be back to this restaurant. Please clean your bathroom, heat up your food, and for goodness sake, throw out meat that looks dry! read more

Didn't know pulled pork could taste that bad. Tasted like was from a crock pot. I felt bad for the pig read more

Was not impressed, the sides looked like they had sat long enough dried up, not at all appetizing. The male behind the counter rude, the prices ridiculously high without the drink. Didnt stay read more

Outstanding hole in the wall BBQ joint. We drive from Ponca just for the beans. The meat is a bonus. read more

Cherokee Strip BBQ - This place ROCKS! Beans are the best! - Barbeque Near Me - Stillwater, Oklahoma

Best BBQ in Stillwater (maybe all of Oklahoma)!! The chopped brisket sandwich is to die for! The waffle fries can beat chick-fil-a's any day. I haven't tried anything I don't like. Definitely recommended. read more

Cherokee Strip BBQ - Chopped brisket, fries, tabouli - Barbeque Near Me - Stillwater, Oklahoma

Had some bbq ribs turkey and sides for take out. It's really good. Delicious bbq sauce. The ribs had a lot of meat on them, more than rib crib or chili's. My father in law has been getting lunch here for ages. I thought it looked really small without a lot of parking. I'll have to dine in sometime! read more

This is what I got from the take out delivery. You can imagine the melted lunch box is toxic and it is a big deal. I called the restaurant and said I liked their restaurant before so I wanted to let them know this happened and it is not good for their business. I clarified I do not need them to send anything again. However, what I heard from the "manager" at 5pm is"this is not a big deal, it happens before. We opened the business since 1990, it will open for many many years. Lunch box melted is not a big deal, and I can eat any foods on it." So, judge by yourself. I liked this restaurant and I cared about their business, that's why I called them to tell them this happened. But what I got is he is the manager and I am making a fuss. Eat the toxic food by yourself, and please do not serve this to other people in town. I am done with this restaurant. Hey, if you are the owner, You Do Not want to hire this guy anymore. I am nobody like he said. But it is not true, because I AM YOUR CUSTOMER. read more

Cherokee Strip BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Stillwater, Oklahoma

Best BBQ in the area and family owned and operated. Friendly staff and great food. If you leave hungry, it's your own fault.

The best Barbecue. The food and the service is over the top ...If you have not tried this you are missing out.. if you are in the Stillwater area or just need to drive to Stillwater for a great meal this is the place to go. Great food ,great price ,great staff read more

Cherokee Strip meats are flavorful, moist, and tender. They are perfectly smoked. Awesome pick of sides too. Local business that I support because the food, service, and people are great. read more

Chop brisket was sloppy joe frozen meat. Mac&cheese side was rubbery and cold. Pull pork was cold, and dry. Bread from pull pork sandwich was completely soaked. Cobbler was cold and jello like. By far the worst so-called "BBQ" joint of my life. Will NEVER eat there again. read more

Cherokee Strip BBQ - Rubbery, cold Mac & cheese anyone? - Barbeque Near Me - Stillwater, Oklahoma

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Sides i had were good, only positive thing I can say. 5 ribs/2 sides dinner and drink over $17! Ribs, seemed decent quality, but were way over cooked making the sauce necessary, just eat them, Like day old burnt ends... Biggest issue-Dining area is filthy! The ceiling is so nasty, dustball fell into my beans, i left with 3 ribs left. Being from Memphis area, i wanted to like it, and not go to RibCrib (which is a sin if you are from Memphis area) but they need to clean EVERYTHING read more

Love the BBQ buffet during my college days. They have one of the best pecan pies ever! And the ribs are tender and delicious.

I recently got married and use this barbecue place as my caterer. I went in a month before the wedding letting them know what I want and how I wanted it they were absolutely awesome! They came in before the wedding set everything up for me provided all of the warmers offered plates and utensils even though we had our own and to top it off they came back and took it all down for us so we didn't have to worry about a single thing. We were very satisfied with their service and the food was delicious!! I have highly suggest using them if you want somebody that's reliable and helpful during the crazy planning of any big event!! read more

I really enjoyed this place. The location is convenient, the food was delicious and the staff was helpful. We always had take out from here, and the price was affordable as well as large potions. Try the brisket sammich! read more

Best BBQ I've had in Stillwater! Their sides and hot links are vastly superior to the competition. Try the badwich!

Trash. Fries were cold. Over-priced food. No sauce on table. No ketchup, no ranch. Even the bathroom was "out of order". Just a lousy, lousy BBQ joint. read more

This is my second time in here during a second business trip to Stillwater. I got the 3 meat combo, put some sauce on the side, and really let the meat do the talking. This place is great, and I don't get why it's empty. It's clean, service is good, and food is great! I'll keep coming when I'm in town for sure! read more