I'll start with the service our waitress was great going along with the group of and having fun with the joking we were doing and she didn't miss a beat. Taking the orders and getting them out for a group of 12 with an additional 6 joining late. Orders were correct and spot on to the right folks. Now let's get to the BBQ I suggest you start with their onion straw YUM! I had the 2 meat platter and it really was enough for 2-3. Yrs I finished it off . I had pulled pork with their hot sausage ( I'll go for the extra hot next time). It had a wonderful flavor and I really enjoyed the green onion and banana pepper they put on the plate a great taste addition for me. My sides were potato salad and back beans. Both were good however I'd like to seen more meat in the beans. Overall it was superb Great meal Warning for the group size they did add a gratuity but for my dinner I added more as it wasn't 10% or maybe my match was off read more

Dink's Pit Bar-B-Que - Pulled pork n hot sausage ( yes I had already started eating but the plate was full) - Barbeque Near Me - Bartlesville, Oklahoma

I got the sampler platter. The sliced brisket was kind of tough and dry. That definitely affected my rating. There was very little bark in the pulled pork (almost none), which lowered the score a bit too. I got two and a half ribs, not sure if it was supposed to be 3, but they tasted pretty good and were tender enough. Sausage was good, perhaps the best of the meats. The baked beans were decent, but not great. Favorite though was the coleslaw, which was vinegar based rather than mayo. It kind of stole the show food-wise, which isn't where a bbq joint wants to be. The service was the best part of my visit. I was well taken care of and the staff were awesome. I drove about an hour to try Dink's, and I'd get it once in a while if I lived closer, but won't make the drive again for it. I'd give 3.5 stars but only allowed a 3 or 4 star rating, so 3 it is. read more

We have traveled all the way from Muskogee to eat here... although picking up a new family addition, this was a must try!!! So far, you can smell the BBQ as soon as you step into the parking lot, so that's a beginning... We started with fried dill pickles.... So good!! The rest of the plates were amazing. I do recommend!! read more

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Always amazing food Always amazing service. Very welcoming but simple ambiance. Be sure to try the onion strings. I go as often as I can, but I like sweet BBQ sauce. read more

It had been 32 yrs since I was last in Bartlesville and had Dink's. Just as I remembered. My wife and I shared the sampler; ribs, pulled port, sliced brisket and hot sausage with potato salad and onion rings on the side. Everything was delicious. The meats were moist and smokey. The service was fast and friendly. They had remodeled in that 32 yrs and the interior was vastly improved. read more

Ordered to go a slicked pork loin & potato salad. Got my food home, most of the pork loin was nothing but fat. As I am picking through the fat I found a hair in my food. Very disappointed probably won't be going back for a while. I will never order the pork tenderloin again. Tenderloin is not supposed to be fatty!! read more

Everyone raves about this local BBQ spot so we decided to give it a try. We're not huge fans of BBQ, but we don't hate it. There's plenty of parking and the restaurant is very clean and decorated with the whole small town BBQ theme. Our waitress was very kind and helpful, she offered to help us with the menu since it was our first visit. I ordered the short ribs with green beans and corn on the cob, it comes with a piece of bread and a pickle. The ribs had a wonderful smoky flavor and were tender. I used the house sauce on them, it has a really nice flavor- not heavy with a hint of vinegar (that's what I tasted). My husband had the smoked sausage with a loaded baked potato with coleslaw, it also comes with a piece of bread and a pickle. He enjoyed the entire thing! He said the sausage had a great smoky flavor and was impressed with the baked potato. Most side potatoes are small but this one was a good size and cooked all the way through. The coleslaw isn't a cream based sauce, it was very light and had red and green bell peppers. I found it refreshing. We also order an appetizer, the onion strings, they were crunchy little bits of batter onion. It is a large portion, we barely made a dent in ours so it would be great for a group app. All in all I enjoyed my meal, I could see myself going back to try the burger or perhaps the chicken. I can see why the locals suggest this place. read more

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I was very disappointed this visit. Baked beans were ok, baked potato cold, ribs dry as the bone, salad skimpy. Best part were the onion strings. Won't be back again. It used to be worth the 57 mile drive one way but after this second visit to make sure the other bad meal was a fluke we won't be back. read more

Good food. Big portion. Good dining environment for people who like cabin style. The only small problem is not having enough vegetable options. read more

We regularly visit this location and they have amazing food. The service is always consistently excellent, as well. Everything they make is well-executed. I would recommend you try some of their onion loaf or whatever they call it. It's an appetizer and it's very good. They also have the best jalapeño poppers I've ever had in my wife also agrees in that opinion. Their pulled pork is always moist and seasoned well. Every bit of their smoked meat has a nice smoke ring to it. They do a great job! If you order a tea or soft drink, you also get a cool cup to take home. The inside of this restaurant is well decorated and is very clean. I rated four stars, instead of the five I wanted to rate, only due to the fact of food temperature. We have visited here a number of times and two of the last three times we have visited, the food has been room temperature at best. I don't understand that, because there was no delay in the service, bringing it to us, and it seemed very quick to get to the table. I highly recommend their business. read more

The BEST BBQ in town. Hands down one of the Best places for BBQ in town. Must try their BBQ Chicken and meat combos!! read more

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I highly recommend Dinks BBQ. The food is amazing and the service is outstanding. Their prices are reasonable. They have deep fried onions that are out of this world. If you're looking for a great BBQ I suggest Dinks. They have several options on the menu. Burgers, BBQ sandwiches, steaks and Ribs just to name a few. read more

ALERT: TOP TEN ENTRY FOR APPETIZERS NATIONWIDE. To judge from the turnout around 1 PM on a Sunday, our 13th 'cue stop in Oklahoma and the 388th on a 35 state jaunt is very, very popular. $44.61 (+ a generous tip for excellent service) purchased a half order of onion strings, a mild sausage plate with coleslaw and pinto beans, a sampler platter (brisket, sausage, ribs, pulled pork with sides of okra and curly fries), and a Shiner Bock. The onion strings are sensational-- a top ten appetizer nationwide. The ribs were the best of the lightly smoked meats, with a light rub that accented the flavor of the meat, which separated cleanly at the bite. The sausage and brisket came sauced (try ordering it dry if you wish), and like the pulled pork were bland enough to benefit from saucing. Three of the four sides proved unremarkable, but the coleslaw is a winner-- a cold, palate cleansing bite that's ideal when moving among different meats on a plate or platter. In sum, you can't go wrong here with the onion strings, ribs, and coleslaw. read more

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Very nice and friendly service, large drinks actual metal utensils, amazing BBQ sauce, decent prices... what's not to like! I had the 3 Meat Combination Plate with sliced brisket, pulled pork, extra hot sausage, sides of potato salad and baked beans plus buttery toast... all delicious! Way too much food and I finished every bite! read more

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We don't go to Bartlesville often but when we do, lunch is always at Dinks. We normally eat lunch on the early side to avoid the crowds but this time it was straight up noon and the place had lots of folks in it. That didn't slow them down a bit. We were in and out in way less than an hour. It's great for working folks. My favorite lunch is called the High Noon. You get a well seasoned, meaty and tender rib, half a sandwich with your choice of meat and a side. Perfect size for lunch even for a fairly big eater like me. I've had their onion strings and you need to try them. They are great. The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. All the employees are very friendly and efficient. I've been known to drive an hour and a half to eat at Dinks and then go home. Great food, great service, and the price is right. read more

Stopped by to dine in as a couple from out of town. Veronica our wait staff person was awesome and very patient with us. The brisket plate with a salad and baked potato was excellent as was the burnt end brisket sandwich with a side of coleslaw. We were very pleased with our meals this evening. read more

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The BBQ has declined over the last few years. The last 2 times the ribs were dry and not moist at all. Bbq is not that good and service is not always good. We came in today with my grandson who wanted McDonald's nuggets. So we stopped and got him nuggets prior to going to the restaurant. We brought his food in, but not his drink. There were three adults besides my grandson who ate a full meal we ordered my grandson, a drink from the restaurant so the only thing he ate outside the restaurant was his nuggets. The waitress came to the table after the meals had been ordered and told us that bringing outside food and was not allowed. I advised her that if they sold nuggets, then we wouldn't have to do that, but it was a little boy and should not make that big difference. We will not be returning to this restaurant again. The food is poor. The service is poor and for them to be frustrated or worried about $10 from a kid meal is just over the top. read more

The onion strings were perfect like the oil in the fryer had just been changed!! I ordered a burnt end sandwich and it was overcooked ( mushy) We cook at home a lot and it's hard for me to find the perfect meal at restaurants read more

Dink's is one of my favorites when in Bartlesville and their sliced brisket is still good. But it was disappointing to see their prices have increased AND at the same time their sandwiches are now smaller. read more

Food was good, very good. However the recent actions of the owner in an attempt to bring California style drag shows to Bartlesville is very very discouraging. That being said we will no longer support Dinks or Sterlings. If things change in the future, we may reconsider. read more

This is a great place to eat. The onion strings are awesome. The brisket, pork loin, chicken & bologna are great. I never had a bad or unpleasant experience here. Go get you some BBQ! :) read more

Best BBQ in Northern Oklahoma. Hands down. Awesome service, awesome food! There brisket, ribs, hot links, chicken, all of it is very good!

When I came to Bartlesville I asked where the best BBQ in town was, and everyone pointed me in the direction of Dink's. Maybe my standards are higher since I'm coming from Texas, but I was underwhelmed. Pulled pork was quite greasy, and lacked the Smokey flavor that one would expect. Also the French fries were awful... soggy, and disappointing. read more

2 out of the last 3 times I've ordered from here to go they forget to put part of the order in. They can't do the simplest part of the job, just checking the order accuracy. Even those this is massively disappointing the food is better than most of the places in Bartlesville. This is one one of 3-4 place I would eat here. read more

Very unique food choices .The special is a burger or steak on toast covered with French fries an brown gravy. It was god. The fried chicken with white gravy was excellent. Portions were huge an good service. Good prices. read more

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Reviewed April 29, 2018 No Health score posted Good BBQ! The food is good, but it is average BBQ and sides. They have a good variety of meats and sides. No doubt it is the best BBQ in Bartlesville. Note: This review was originally posted on Tripadvisor by Spike S. read more

Our waitress did a really good job. The food was pretty lacking. The sausage was lukewarm, and the brisket was dry and on the tough side and withoit much flavor. There aren't many BBQ options in Bville, so it allows them to continue in business without much improvement. read more

The only place in Bartlesville to get decent BBQ. Clean establishment, sometimes decent staff, we know they try!

Tried a smoked turkey this year. NEVER AGAIN! WHERE'S THE JUICE??? Even the dark meat was DRY!!! I can't believe we entrusted our

We have lived in Bartlesville for decades and Dink's has been part of every game day in that time. We also love going into the restaurant to enjoy a family meal. Great owners and great employees. The food is delicious and you get what you expect everytime very consistent quality. We love Dink's read more

Wasn't good for us. We ordered onion strings, ribs, brisket, burnt ends, baked beans and okra. Burnt ends are cubed pieces of meat that aren't nothing like the burnt ends that I have always had. Brisket dry, ribs, dry and tasteless. Sides were not good either. Two stars goes to the friendly server. Will not be venturing back. read more

Simply great pit bar b q. The Brisket was super tender and had great flavor . The pulled pork was moist and tender with plenty of flavor.

The Burnt Ends were tender and nicely caramelized. The chicken wings extra crispy just the way I like them. And the curly fries were hand cut and delicious. The only thing I can think of is eve sauce was, unique. I can't put my finger on it but it was a cross between Carolina and Midwest flavors to me. Not but just different. Will definitely return. read more

Dink's Pit Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Best BBQ you could ask for, you owe it to yourself to try the burnt ends (sandwich) it's my #1 recommendation

Cute local bbq joint. I got the pulled pork dinner with curly fries and coleslaw. The pulled pork was amazing. Really tender with great flavor. The coleslaw was awesome as well with a light base (not mayonnaise or creamy). I think the fries would have been better if I dined in. The sauce wasn't my favorite bbq sauce but was still good! Overall, would return! read more

Was in town for a couple of days, this was one of the recommendations from the hotel of good places to eat. I have to say, it was delicious! The problem, if you want to call it that, is you get a lot of food! Not usually a problem but I was so full and couldn't finish the meal! Debbie, our server, was as friendly as can be. Would definitely recommend Dink's for food and service! read more

Dink's Pit Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Bartlesville, Oklahoma

I was very disappointed this visit. Baked beans were ok, baked potato cold, ribs dry as the bone, salad skimpy. Best part were the onion strings. Won't be back again. It used to be worth the 57 mile drive one way but after this second visit to make sure the other bad meal was a fluke we won't be back. read more

Its not bad..But its more for an aquired maybe more experienced pallet than mine..The chopped brisket was ok..The BBQ sauce eehh..Wasn't nasty..How can I describe it..Hhmm..Seemed like it was sweetened with granulated sugar instead of honey or more naturally sweetened..Lacked some spunk idk read more

Dink's is nothing special to look at, and definitely hometown inside. However, the service is good and the BBQ is authentic. We felt my BBQ chicken definitely outshined the brisket, which was just ok. Their BBQ sauce is very good, and our sides of baked bans and creamed corn were delicious. read more

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Please stand for the reading of The Word. 'And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.' - Genesis 1:26 'Hey, man. Go find some pigs and put them over a natural source of heat, fire and wood being the first preference, and join them together at a temperature not exceeding 150 degrees for no less than 4 hours.' - Translation of the Biblical Scholars currently inhabiting the 3rd floor of the Local Hampton Inn You may be seated. There is talk that when Abraham was up on the mountain top, there was some discussion about carving out Number 11 which was to be a detailed guide on how to correctly accomplish the above, but Abraham had a premonition that Dink's would come along a few centuries down the road and be able to handle this with minimal Divine Intervention. And so it was dropped. When looking for a place to enjoy the local brand of BBQ, there are a few tell tale signs. When I drove past and saw 2 large custom painted vans set up to deliver this pork goodness to the remote stretches, I screeched The Beast to a sudden halt and did a hard left into the parking lot. It could get no better than this. Although the parking lot was pretty full, I went in. No wait, yay! I was greeted and shown to my table by the very polite greeter who took my drink order. Why do I always feel guilty when I order a Diet Coke to accompany the carnage about to commence? The drink was delivered as was a menu. There is a Yelp check in offer for a deal on appetizers, but I was going right to the Real Deal: The Dink's Sampler Platter. On the menu, it listed the meats that come with the platter along with a selection of sides (pick two...mine were Baked Beans and Curly Q Fries, both exactly perfect). When the waitress came to take my order, she said that I could change up the meats if I wanted to....but the selections listed were exactly what I was looking for. The only other question to answer was if I wanted the Beef and Pork sliced or pulled. Slice the pork, mash up the beef. Off she went to get this together for me. I usually take the time between order and eat to post a pithy tip on Yelp and check other Social Media Sites. What, no service on my phone? Actually, that was a blessing because it gave me a chance to soak in the Joint. And Dink's is exactly that: A Joint. To me, that is the Highest of Praise for a BBQ Place. Shiny, sparkly, and plastic is the type of place that claims BBQ but actually takes whatever the Sysco truck delivered that morning, heats it up, and dumps some Heinz BBQ sauce on it. A joint usually includes a dude lovingly stirring a pot of tangy homemade BBQ sauce, adding just the right amount of seasoning to make it perfect. You want your babyback babyback babyback ribs? Then go to that place where the servers wear Bling. You want something authentic? Go to Dink's. Look, the Bartlesville Fire Department has what I suspect is a Usual Table in the place. Maybe that would be the one line review that would merit 5 stars all on its own! The food came out. My arteries involuntarily flinched while my taste buds ran rampant. Picture a somewhat rabid Pavlov's Dog salivating out of control and you have a perfect mental image of my state at this moment.....and I hadn't even unwrapped my fork from the napkin! Speaking of napkins, the good people of Dink's know and understand the deal: The table is pre-loaded with a hefty supply of napkins...because you are going to need them. I dove into the feast, vaguely contemplating how wrong it would be to forgo the supplied utensils and merely bury my face in the plate and rip the meat in my teeth. Since I was a Stranger in a Strange land, though, I resisted temptation and did it the Civilized Way. Within minutes, I was wearing Dink's Sauce on my Business Casual button down shirt like a Badge of Honor. Everything on that plate was perfect. Pork, beef, sausage, ribs. If a fly had met its untimely demise on that plate, it would have been devoured and relished. When the carnage had ceased and the plate was (mostly) empty, my server came by with the Most Ridiculous Question possible: What can I bring you for dessert? Maybe a wheelchair so I can somehow transport my rapidly expanding girth out to The Beast. Seriously, I have no idea why they even have dessert on the menu...the portions are huge, but it is so good there is no way that any Earthly Creature can stop while Protein is still visible on the plate. Dink's gets it. And gives it out. Both in massive quantities. As a true connoisseur of All Things Pork and Smoke, my hat is off to you, Dink's. Change nothing and you will enjoy a long and prosperous life. read more

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