To die for! great for family & the food is mouthwatering. Sides are delish & the cobblers are the best. Friendly & Very Clean.Eat in or take out . read more

I have been looking for a opportunity to stop into this place for years. I finally had a chance while passing thru Ponca City today. First the servers along the serving line were excellent, helpful, and friendly. Second the dining area and bathroom were quite clean. I wanted to love this place. But I was also extremely reserved on my expectation because people seem polarized about this place and BBQ heavily relies on personal preferences. I chose the sampler with 2 ribs, a few short slices of brisket, two decent slices of ham, and I swapped hot links for the turkey. My sides were a side salad and deviled eggs (2). Ham was tender and actually surprisingly/(amd disappointingly) my favorite. Brisket was tender but was almost roast-ish in flavor. There just isn't much smoke to it. Ie. Minimal smoke ring. Turkey had decent flavor and was tender but much longer and they would have dried it out. Ribs (2) were large and meaty. Fairly tender. Definitely the second best of the meats I tried. Deviled eggs were bland and mostly mayo. Side salad was an average side salad. I chose ranch because she said it they make it there. This usually is a sign of outstanding dressing. It was just on par with bottled hidden valley. BBQ is fairly easy to be decent at. But it's very hard to consistently crush expectations on. This is why I chose the sampler to split it up different meats and catch what was great that day. Sadly none of them wowed me. I really feel it warrants a 3.5 star but that's not an option. I think on a great day with the right meat and sides it could be a 4 star. Considerations. TLDR: it's decent but failed to live up to the hype. Rest of the Story: It's cafeteria style. So there was no tipping which keeps your cost down. Portion size was above average for the cost. Sauce. They are famous for the sauce and it's in most grocery stores. TIP: I am on my keto diet and they happily went in the back to grab me a sugar free bottle of sauce. read more

Danny's BBQ Head Quarters - Sampler with Brisket, Ribs, Ham, and Turkey (substituted for the links). - Barbeque Near Me - Ponca City, Oklahoma

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Can't say I was overly impressed. Got the brisket, a rib and turkey. The best thing I had was the turkey. The rib was greasy and the brisket was missing a smoke ring. I was going to get green beans but somehow they didn't have two orders of them at 6:30 PM. The various sauces were good. read more

Prices were good. Their pork ribs, catfish and French fries were excellent. The sliced brisket was meh; not bad, not great; moist but not very flavorful. I'm not a fan of the way all their sides (except French fries) are premade and prepackaged in little cups at the counter. We found the Mac & cheese to be al dente, but swimming in a soupy cheese sauce. The Cole slaw was also pretty wet; too much dressing. Counter service was prompt and friendly. Cool western wood ambiance, but nothing special. Probably will not eat here again; hoping to find better restaurants in Ponca City. read more

Wow! And amazing little BBQ joint! Service was excellent and food was even better. I'm a truck driver and I have been around the whole country and this joint was good I'll definitely be back! read more

Food is ALWAYS good, cost is starting to go up but still the best. Husband loves burnt ends when he can get them. read more

Expectations are a funny thing. It's possible that the enthusiastic recommendation of a Ponca City local may have set expectations too high. They went even higher when we saw the fancier BBQ place that's literally next door - surely Danny's must be AMAZING to stay in business with so much nearby competition! Well, tastes are individual and local, so I wouldn't tell any Danny's fan that they're wrong. To us, it was just a good meal. But it was pretty cool to see how a place that looks fairly plain and small on the outside is big and nice on the inside. read more

I love me some Barbecue and it is really hard for me not to find some positive. But this place found a way. I did come in at the end of their evening. They close at 8 pm and I arrived at 7:30 pm. The looks I got from the staff were hilarious, they were cleaning up the seating area and drink station. You go to the line and order and they hand you a plate. Everything else is either under a warming light or in a small fridge. I had the sampler platter which had ribs, brisket, ham slices, and a hot link. I got Mac and Cheese, Cole slaw, and an apple crisp. The brisket was okay, no smoke ring; looked like a roast. The ham was pre-processed ham and that was it. The ribs were atrocious, overcooked and the exterior burned. I couldn't even finish the ribs, they were giving me a little heartburn. Hot link was dry and nothing special. Sides were meh. No drinks available except for the soda since the staff wanted to leave. Rib crib next door would probably give you better for the price point. read more

5 Stars - Great BBQ, but the Sauce Stole the Show! Stopped in for some BBQ, and while the food was solid, the real star of the meal was the Head Country BBQ Sauce. It took everything to the next level--rich, flavorful, and absolutely addictive. We loved it so much that we ended up buying an entire case to take back home to Arizona! If you're a BBQ fan, do yourself a favor and try the sauce--you won't regret it. read more

Best barbecue you can get! Seasoning is amazing. This was originally head country. You can buy their food or you can buy their sauce or dry rub. It's all wonderful. read more

The ribs were tender and delicious. They reheat well. The beans were great as well as the fried okra. Always a great choice!

I've eaten here a number of times and really not sure why. Tonight I got the sampler platter which consists of ham, brisket, hot links, and ribs. Most of my ribs were not edible. Dried out and really terrible. It seemed like the girl slicing the meat gave me the scraps of everything. Brisket was the end piece, (dried out) ribs were the end piece (dried out) and hot links were shriveled up and dried out. The only meat I had on my plate and was good was the ham. My sides were fried okra and Cole slaw. How bad is this, that a bbq restaurant's best things were the sides and ham?? Do better Danny's Barbecue!! read more

I absolutely have loved Head Country for decades and wanted to try this restaurant out. Sadly, I was completely disappointed. The brisket tasted like something you would buy from Sam's pre-cooked and just heat up in the oven. The Polish sausage was overcooked. The barbecue sauce was different. I have noticed this change for the last several years today, I am convinced that they have changed the original sauce. Not sure why they would change something that was perfect. The restaurant was archaic and the staff was clearly not happy to be there. I would avoid this place and will not be coming here in the future. I am also now questioning my loyalty to HeadCountry barbecue sauce read more

Good old fashioned bbq used to be "head country". Still as good as always. Recommend meat by the pound.

Always consistent bbq, every single time. The best in the state by far. The staff takes such careful precautions to make sure you are pleased. read more

Everyone claims to have the best barbeque. Let me tell you, these guys really do! Don't let the building put you off. Just eat it. You'll be amazed. We used Danny's for a catered event for 45 people. The delivery was flawless, the food was hat and fresh, the people were cordial and helpful, the price was fair. read more

Easily my favorite bbq joint in Ponca City. The ribs are always fall off the bone delicious, they are fast, efficient, and the staff has always been friendly. I love the atmosphere of the inside dining. I am obsessed with their bbq baked potato. read more

Service is great! Always kind and helpful help. I don't eat there so I don't know of anything else I need to comment on. read more

Ribs...Ribs...Ribs...Of the last few times I've eaten here after a long time of not wanting to. The ribs were on point. Brisket was okay. But ribs nailed it. With a revisit. They keep it up I will try other stuff and continue coming back. read more

Great BBQ! Love Head Country sauce. Very clean and the service is great! A good menu. A great place to go.

Went to Ponca city for the day and found this great bbq place! We had the brisket and the turkey, tried the baked beans, mac & cheese and salad. Delicious, crisp burning hot French fries! The other sides were ok but the meats were the stars. Along with great sauce - choice of three. We even bought the hickory sauce and the rub to take home. Also, a great, helpful staff! This place was fantastic. read more

Great chef salads! They forgot to include an item in my order and I went in the next day to get it and they gave me the forgotten item as well as anything else I wanted for lunch that day free. Very nice people to do that to make me feel like they care. I have been back several times since then and service is always great & food tasty and plentiful. read more

I make a point stop here every time I am in the area. Excellent tender brisket. And that's not something you get just everywhere. Anyone can make juicy pulled pork. Moist tender brisket is difficult. I have always had excellent food here. And the sauces are, obviously, outstanding. Worth a trip away from I-35. read more

Danny's BBQ Head Quarters - Barbeque Near Me - Ponca City, Oklahoma

The good news is that this place got a facelift when it changed names. The bad news is that the quality of the bbq remains at an all time low. The bbq sauce from head country is the best thing here. We tried the brisket and they don't chop it. It was incredibly dry and lacked any kind of smoky flavor. Do they even have a smoker on site? I honestly feel like the brisket I had was cooked in an oven. Maybe I am wrong but this place needs some help. read more

Best BBQ in Ponca City!! Pk FU Yelp - I tried to post but you kept saying it wasn't long enough --- Screw you --- DANNY'S IS THE BESt - but your damn site is the WORST. read more

Loved this place. The hot BBQ sauce was so good, picked up two bottles to take with me back to Ohio. Ribs were solid and the brisket was really good too. Beans were just ok and so was the ham. I recommend getting the ribs and brisket combo and slam it with the hot bbq. To top it off, the customer service was top notch. Great place! read more

So disappointed with our food! The sides come in the smallest containers. It looked like 1-2 T of food! Hot links tasted dry and like breakfast sausage, weird! The ham was low quality. But I will say the pork was good. I wished I had gone next door to Rib Crib! read more

OK, so I've never actually been to the head country bbq restaurant, but i'm sure it's FUCKING amazing as their BBQ sauce is the most amazing shit I've ever had. I'm DEVASTATED, absolutely DEVASTATED that they do not carry it in California. I'm from Tulsa, but moved to SF about 3 years ago and have to order it online (which isn't a problem), but when I'm out (as I am right now), I wish I could just walk to the local grocery store and get a pint of it. I love the SHIT out of this BBQ sauce. The hot kind is the best. It's SO spicy, it's just the right consistently and tastes wonderfully D I V I N E! It's a thinner BBQ sauce, so if you like it thick, this probably won't be your thing. Try it anyway, you may change your mind. Speaking of, I'm going to order myself a gallon now :) read more

Danny's BBQ Head Quarters - mmmm delicious - Barbeque Near Me - Ponca City, Oklahoma

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Being an in-law of Oklahoma, I get to taste the Head Country BBQ biannually and get the sauce as a gift. The sauce may be the best this side of Maurices. If you are ever rolling through Ponca, I suggest grabbing a big bottle and rack. read more

Been wanting to try this place for years since their sauce was so famous. I think it's called Danny's now. To distinguish it from Head Country BBQ products, which are sold nationwide in grocery stores, etc. This is the place that supposedly started it all. They do sell the sauce in bottles you can buy. Shoot, try all of them on your food first before you make a choice. I combined a couple on brisket to make even a better sauce for the moment. It's good food. Had the brisket this time. Can see the smoke; can taste it, too. Tender. Friendly folks behind the counter. TOO MANY choices. Had the all you can eat so I could try more than just the standard "two sides" and they were all good from beans to deviled eggs. Other daily specials. Clean....but not TOO clean a barbecue place. Lots of local folks obviously come here. It was busy but not TOO busy on an earlier Saturday. Good place to enjoy lunch and early football on a Saturday!! read more

Beef RIB - perfect when fresh. Moist, dry rub, fall off the bone, good smoke ring, medium smoke (not burping it for hours), just enough fat to keep it flavored (not too chewy or oily). Add sauce to preference. 5/5 stars. Brisket sandwich - decent moist-ness, decent smoke, minimal fat. 4/5 stars. With sauce - 5/5. Turkey sandwich - shaved, gotta get it fresh, very light smoke flavor, needs sauce, moist. B/c this is hit or miss depending on when it comes out, and the light smoke flavor. I give it 3.5/5 stars. But it's really good with sauce and fixin's (onion and pickle with sauce) - it then gets 5/5 stars. Chicken sandwich - they dice this up, weird, but it works (I'd give anything for pulled chicken). It's good though. 3/5 stars. Dressed - 4/5 stars SAUCE - texas style, i grew up on it. my fav of course! deviled eggs - gotta get it, nothing special against other eggs but it compliments the BBQ. 3/5 stars. Slaw - average, goes nice to add a vinegar component to your meal. 4/5 stars Beans - average, 3/5 stars Fried OKRA - ah yea! this is made to order, so always fresh and hot! Out of one small (about 15 - 20 pieces) maybe 2 are that dreaded okra "stringy" bite. Better than fries! Overall good little joint, my favorite Beef Ribs out of 5 states. Okra is the best here too, if you're into sides. Get some great sauce and spices for home cooking. In the tour, this place is Fourth (best in class: beef rib). Tip: they have a drive-thru window AND smoke your turkey for holidays! The smoked turkey was FABULOUS! (Even had a smoke ring!) read more

Fast cafeteria style barbecue shack. Right next to a major barbecue chain but holding its own. My visit just after lunch revealed a hard-working staff focused on customer satisfaction and proud of their product. Most sides are made from scratch. The pricing and portions are comparable to other BBQ menus ($4-6 sandwiches, $8-12 platters). I can appreciate their simplistic style (disposable plates & quality plastic ware, few decorations, condensed staff). My meal was tender and flavorful, and complimented well with three styles of Head Country barbecue sauce options waiting on the table. read more

Danny's BBQ Head Quarters - Pork roast sandwich (pulled pork) with two sides ($9) - Barbeque Near Me - Ponca City, Oklahoma

I was in Ponca for a week and I must have gone here three different times. Head Country BBQ sauce is Oklahoma's BBQ pride and joy. The restaurant is great, they smoke everything in the morning and it gets busy around 11 AM. What people really seem to enjoy is that the chef takes your order and prepares it in front of you, sides are ordered down the line. It's not Hibachi or anything but it's a special moment when your ordering pork shoulder. Only thing I didn't like is that there were not any napkins on the table. And I looked like a 3 year old eating spaghetti with my hands. Didn't even look for napkins ... just went straight to the restroom. read more

Danny's BBQ Head Quarters - The bell pepper pasta salad paired nicely with the pork shoulder and sausage. Interesting. - Barbeque Near Me - Ponca City, Oklahoma

Great BBQ! The ribs and brisket are my favorites! They also have great sides. I have had bbq from all over the central states and Danny's (head country) has some of the best overall BBQ! read more

I grew up in this BBQ sauce and nothing else even comes close! IMHO it is they have the best sauce and rub on the planet. Make sure to grab ya some before you leave. Good food with great down home people make this joint a 4 star place. read more

Danny's BBQ Head Quarters - Best BBQ sauce EVER! Oh the foods good too. - Barbeque Near Me - Ponca City, Oklahoma

Never had better ribs. Ever. Also, Danny Head is a National Grand Master BBQ Champion, and his spices are sold at Williams Sonoma. read more

Skip those other drive thrus for lunch and hit Danny's bbq. You won't regret a pulled pork sandwich with hot link and some potato salad!

Great BBQ! Great Folks! I love the yard bird the best, only available on Thurs though. For those of you from out of town get some sauce and spices for the road!! read more

WOW! That's all we could say when we took our first bites at Head Country Bar-B-Q. My dad, sisters and I were road tripping through OK from Dallas to Kansas and I heard about this place on a travel website for OK. I knew it'd be a little detour off of I-35 but from the reviews, I guessed it would be worth it. Boy, am I glad we made the 30-minute round-trip detour! We all tried different plates but it's a simple setup: check out the menu on the wall, pick your favorite meat combo plate and tell the guy behind the counter what you want. Veggies come in pre-filled foam or plastic cups (single servings) and aren't bad. They make their own coleslaw (it's good), they buy the potato salad, and the baked beans are decent. Fries are also an option and you choose from white or wheat sandwich bread. But you don't want to hear about the sides, do you?! I got a combo plate with hot links, brisket and ribs. Oh lawdy mercy! Every single bite was delicious - moist, flavorful, smoky. I have to qualify this by saying I've grown up in a family that shares the middle name, Bar-B-Q. Seriously. And Head Country has won me over, heart and soul. The turkey was not dry at all - amazingly moist and flavorful. The ribs were perfect - no exaggeration at all. The brisket was just as you always imagine and hope it to be when someone says "we're having brisket". The hot links were a little different than what I'm used to but also very good. The pork shoulder was also very good, much like the ribs. Everything was perfectly complemented by one of three sauces: original, smoky, hot. Don't pass on the sauce!! The location is very unassuming so don't be thrown off by it. The inside is welcoming and warm, as is the staff. Don't pass this place up or miss your chance to indulge! read more

A bbq staple in Ponca. If you like Head Country BBQ sauce (and what's not to love about it), you'll love this place. Sides are itemized with buffet-style ordering. Our family tends to gravitate to the sliced brisket and hot links! don't pass up on an opportunity to have them cater your next event; large or small. Everyone loves their food. read more