This was a nice surprise while passing through town. Love the bbq dive vibe. The bbq was great…read more Attempted a meat coma and had the ribs, tenderloin, turkey and links. Did not disappoint. Service at the counter was great. Definitely recommend stopping in and checking this place out!

Great bbq great service and great people!! Ribs are good love the sliced beef, but a loaded…read morepotato is the bomb

The Johnson, AR location is the original for this multi location restaurant. The other locations…read moreare good, but there's something about the original. This location was recently renovated. You have to get the TX-style brisket. The green beans are sweetened and unique as far as green beans go. Service is quick; order at the counter and your order is ready when you arrive at the cash register.

Now, I should say up front: I'm from Kansas City, so I'll admit I'm BBQ-biased. When you live…read morearound some of the best barbecue in the country, your standards are high. So when I say Wright's impressed my tastebuds, I mean it. The moment you walk in, the smell of pit smoke hits you in the best possible way. The menu is hand-written on butcher paper along the wall -- classic old-school BBQ style -- and there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, which is helpful because this place clearly draws a crowd. When I arrived, brisket had already sold out -- which in BBQ terms usually means you've found the right place. Thankfully, Warren stepped in and turned what could have been a disappointment into a fantastic experience. He took the time to walk me through the menu and recommended a three-meat plate: bacon burnt ends, beef ribs, and smoked turkey. The bacon burnt ends were smoky, sweet, and indulgent in the best way. The beef rib was beautifully cooked with deep flavor and that perfect bark. And the smoked turkey -- often overlooked at BBQ spots -- was incredibly moist and flavorful. The sides here aren't an afterthought either. The deviled egg potato salad had the perfect balance of creamy richness with a bright dill pickle note, and the smoked beans had just the right touch of sweet spice. And then there was the banana pudding -- classic, comforting, and the perfect way to finish the meal. What really elevated the visit, though, was Warren. After the dinner rush slowed down, he took time to walk through the dining room checking on guests. When he learned we were visiting from Kansas City, he stopped by our table and spent a few minutes talking with us. He shared more about how Wright's got its start and how it grew into a James Beard Award-winning spot, and his knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience even better. It's clear he genuinely cares about the guest experience. Brisket may have been sold out this time, but that just means I have a reason to come back. Next time, brisket is first on my list. And trust me -- if this Kansas City girl is impressed, Wright's Barbecue is doing it very right. About the pic: When a BBQ sandwich needs two hands, a stack of napkins, and a cold beer, you know you're in the right place. That was my introduction to the Woo Pig sandwich at Wright's Barbecue -- a delicious, messy stack of smoky goodness that demands a photo before you even attempt the first bite.

How can I not give them 5 stars. The staff takes care of the military. The owner saw my hat and…read morecomped my lunch. Not that I was looking for a freebe but what a nice gesture! The food was good and the tea was sweet. Thank You

We asked a man where to eat BBQ, he said here. Down from the Qick Trip we stop at off I-40,…read moreSallisaw. Guessing maybe not alot of choices. The chopped beef was strange, really juicy. Not sure if runny sauce or grease or what. Husband was hungry and ate his but didn't like it. I took about 3 bites and said nope! Baked beans were maybe an ok ? Strange meat maybe in them. Really young girl at counter where you order. Not friendly. Not sure much eye contact. She was adjusting a leg brace so guessing not feeling well. Would not even give this another try.

Tried this place today and loved it! The service/location/ambience, was amazing, the food arrived…read morequick and it was delicious. We had loaded curly fries which we all enjoyed, it's very large so be ready to share. We all tried the loaded potato, pulled pork, sliced brisket, sausage link, brisket sandwich, baked beans, macaroni- all amazing.

Visiting for our annual river trip and decided to try this place out. Great location, It's right…read morewhere the resorts are. They have a large outdoor area to sit. Inside is really fun! Service was good and had manager or owner come around checking on us. We tried out the fried pickles and we both got the brisket potato. Both were delicious! Sampled the poppers and they were good. We will be back next time!

Great flavors, great service! Love the location and ability to order from kiosk or with a worker!read more

Yum yum! Great place to be today. We were "close" (within 30 minutes) so here we are - not…read moremissing the chance to eat well! Today they have burnt ends and those are always fantastic! Thankfully they had some left over! What a great thing that was! Delish food with great service with folks that we know and like and the price is reasonable in a colonel's downtown Americana atmosphere!

While visiting Ft Smith we were told of a great place to get barbecue. ~50 minutes from where we…read morewere staying was Reid's BBQ. Initially we were going to postpone to Sunday since we spent the day sightseeing however, they are not opened on Sunday. We made the drive but sadly they were already out of Ribs & Pulled Pork. We had a great server (Kaylie) and she did an awesome job in getting us to sample what was available. We ordered two Steve's Sampler which gave us plenty of options. The presentation was very good. On one platter we had Smoked Turkey & Burnt Ends,Mac n Cheese, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad. On the other tray we had Baked Beans, Okra, Regular Fries & Cajun Fries, Brisket, 2 types of Sausage and what was remaining of the pulled pork. All of which were very good. We had the Fried Pies for dessert but we only ordered 2 to share. Highly recommend the Pecan Pie w/Vanilla Ice Cream. The second Fried Pie was Blackberry w/Vanilla Ice Cream another great choice. A down side were the Burnt Ends, I found them way too salty which otherwise would have been excellent. The positives outweighed the negative. Starting with Kaylie our server, she made our dining experience wonderful! All of the sides we chose were delicious, the top picks were the Baked Beans, Cole Slaw & Potato Salad. I could not recommend because I'm not a Mac n Cheese fan so I don't know. The Okra was mediocre and if I'm choosing fries I'm going with the regular. Overall it was worth the drive from Ft Smith. Obviously I want to give a higher star rating but I really wanted the Ribs & Pulled Pork. This does not detract from the overall experience, I would still recommend going however, a call ahead before you go would be a great idea to see if they have what you like.

Great food, service, and atmosphere! We had ribs, wings, brisket, and pulled pork. All were…read morefantastic!

Great food even better service!! Will definitely be back, next time in Ft Smith!!! Pulled Pork…read more Fried Okra and BBQ beans were excellent. Pulled pork absolutely some of the best. I have ever tasted

First time to visit Charlie's and happy we stopped in. I've been looking for a really good place…read morefor fried chicken and my search is over as of today. I picked up a 3 piece mixed chicken with potatoes and gravy,and green beans with a dinner roll and WOW!!!! It all was great. Im totally going to try their other items soon. If ypu are ever in Sallisaw you gotta stop by and give them a try. The only thing that was odd if the drive through had a menu but not prices so I had to ask before I ordered.

People were great , we took our food to go and it wasn't what we expected, in fact we threw it away…read more. And went to McDonald's. New to the area and won't be back .

I heard about this BBQ from a lady who operates a wedding venue in McAlester. The owners cater and…read moredid an exceptional job. My boyfriend is a fan of great BBQ, but not "pretty good" BBQ haha. I drove almost 1 hour to get this and I can say it was very very good!! Perfectly done. I bought Sampler Platters - the sausage was amazing; I ate the BBQ Parfait because I am driving - it is SO delicious and I couldn't finish it. The seasoning on the pork is excellent

Very very good bbq. The tacos and brisket sandwich are excellent. There is always a line waiting…read moreduring lunch, everyone in town knows it is that good. My only complaint is that I can only get it on Monday's.

Best barbecue I've had in a while the coleslaw was great, and so was the potato saladread more

Meat is delicious and not dried out. Had the brisket, pulled pork (nicely seasoned and moist), ribs…read more(perfectly cooked and good flavor). I ordered the 3 cheese sausage but they gave me the jalapeno/pineapple instead. I got all of this to go so I didn't notice until I got to my destination. It was really good though even if not my first choice. Baked beans are phenomenal! Smoky, meaty, sweet, peppers. So good - maybe best I've had anywhere. Mac n cheese was seriously lacking flavor. Didn't taste like cheese - just pasta. Needed some seasoning and maybe a smoked cheese or something for more flavor. I would NOT get it again. Green beans had good flavor but was season-less as well. Potato salad was good - mayo based. Bread was just toast - no butter or seasoning. Little frustrated with the service to go. I ordered a few different sauces to try but they just threw them all in the bag and I didn't know what was what. Colors were the same too so I couldn't tell. Would be nice to get some moist towelettes or something in the to go bags too. Ordered to go this time but I've eaten inside before. Restaurant always looks clean and well maintained. Family friendly. Modernish bbq look. Nicely done. Workers are nice and helpful.