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    Debris Ball, Debris Ball with no bun Sidewinder fries and turnip greens.

    Pleasant surprise. The food is really tasty and my husband said the brisket was so good he would get a brisket sandwich next time. My Debris Ball was delicious with no bun, the bbq sauce is really good, the hamburger meat slightly charred. The turnips greens were good but I tried my husband's sidewinders and I definitely will get those next time. They welcome us as we entered, Christian music playing but not too loud. The bathrooms are clean. I have this issue.. if the bathrooms are dirty I feel like the kitchen most likely is in the same condition. Here the kitchen is open. Service was quick it was $39 dollars for everything.

    Brisket baked potato with butter, Cheddar and tons of brisket, and optional sour cream and BBQ sauce.  So tasty!
    Diane M.

    The brisket loaded baked potato was amazing. My colleague had the sliced brisket and it looked wonderfully lean. The service was terrific too.

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    The absolute best burgers and BBQ around!! The burgers are so juicy and flavorful and the bun doesn't get soggy!! The BBQ is so tender and so good you don't even need sauce!! Absolutely amazing!

    Debris Burger

    Food was really good. You can eat the ribs without sauce!!! My husband had the debris burger was huge and really good. Darnell and Jason came out and introduced themselves... nice touch... we highly recommend.

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    Food was good but ribs were small. Cost was too high for what I received! Might wait awhile then try it again

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    Pretty solid American restaurant serving burgers, fries, tots, sandwiches etc. with a mob or…read moreorganized crime theme. Service very prompt. Their cheese tots are bomb. Located in the Parlor, a pretty open area and interior dining grounds with many tables and chairs - also next to the bar if you want to go there later or afterwards to get alcoholic drinks. Check it out bruh!

    I just returned here after years since Parlor is outside of burger-driving-range from my house…read more The menu had changed a lot with plenty of new additions, which is awesome, but I was worried that the core burgers may have changed too. While some of the wording was different, I was able to order the exact same burger I fell in love with years ago and the flavor instantly sent me back to the first time I tried it. I ordered the MOB XL Burger Basket with Jalapenos, avocado, and loaded fries. The jalapenos here aren't just regular jalapenos. They are flavor country (also very hot). If you like spicy food, these are the best burger jalapenos in the city imo. My gf ordered the regular single with jalapenos and was annihilated by the spice. She's kind of a wimp when it comes to spice but she trucked through it because the flavors are so good. Long story short, this is still my fav burger in OKC (by a long shot). The fact that this place isn't always highly-rated in a state where people worship Whataburger and Braum's borders on absurdity. MOB is similar to Tucker's but better in every way. It absolutely annihilates S&B and the Garage in flavor. The only possible downside is if you want a tame burger, then sure this isn't the place for you. But if you are big into flavor, this place will take care of you better than your mama. Now that they have delivery options to my house, I will definitely experiment with the other menu items. Thanks Marco!

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    If you're anywhere near Oklahoma City, Clark Crew BBQ is worth a stop. You can smell the barbecue…read morebefore you even walk through the door which is always a good sign. The layout is well thought out, with a convenient entrance for to-go orders and seating available while you wait. As you walk in, you're greeted by a long entryway lined with their awards, and it's clear they take pride in what they've accomplished. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the experience stood out even more when the manager personally stepped in to seat us instead of making us wait. That level of involvement says a lot about how they run things. The food was amazing! The burger I really liked, it was cooked just as I asked and had a good smoke flavor even if it wasn't cooked on a wood fire grill but a flat top. The brisket was great, the fries and I have to say I didn't hate anything. I absolutely loved everything. Even the strawberry lemonade was delicious. I liked the sweet competition sauce but their original kc sauce was just right with its peppery sweet taste. The restaurant is clean, well-lit, and gives you a clear view of the food you're about to enjoy. Overall, it's a welcoming spot with great energy and attention to detail. Definitely recommend.

    Pretty solid barbecue! I ordered a 1 meat tray that came with 2 sides (I did broccoli and bbq…read morebeans), a cornbread with whipped butter, and some chips. Lots of seating around! I came in for a late lunch and service was quick. A little too quick though... I was in the middle of my meal and the server brought the check over to me BUT NOW ON TO DISCUSSING THE FOOD! The burnt ends were delicious! The broccoli and the bbq beans didn't quite meet the mark for me though. But the cornbread and that whipped butter tied it all back together for me! The prices on their website online are accurate :) I would come back to try the prime brisket French dip sandwich!

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    Currently stuffing my face with cornbread and green beans. Luckily snapped photos of everything…read morebefore digging into my Doordash. Good thing for me, they are open on Sundays to take all my money (Let's be honest, I was throwing it at them). Okay, fine, I'll talk about the food... YUMMMM. Ordered the brisket & rib combo plate. Meat was falling off the bones and flavored to perfection. Comes with two sides - I got the above mentioned jalapeño corn bread & greens beans. Came with an unapologetically absurd amount of butter - aww, they know my love language. My favorite part is the chewy, sweet pieces of corn they add to the batter. Reminds me of Jiffy... IYKYK. Now the sauce - IMO Texas bbq style. Bold, red and perfect balance of sweet & tang. They allow 2 choices so I selected spicy and regular. Both highly recommended. Lastly, I tacked on a side of their green cabbage slaw; it couldn't be skipped. It indeed is green, has a great crunch and not too creamy. Overall - fantastic flavor, quick service & quality ingredients. My brother is a huge fan of ribs so you better believe I texted him pics to bait him into visiting soon. I ordered takeout this time but we'll visit the restaurant when he comes to town!

    This was an okay meal with great service. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly…read more The best part of the meal was the cornbread that we started with. I had the combo with pulled pork and chopped brisket with sweet potatoes and collard greens. It was all good but that's it. The brisket was too greasy. The pulled pork was tasty. The sweet potatoes were almost au gratin style. We had the double chocolate bread pudding. It was not chocolatey at all. If you've ever had an Entenman' s or Freihofer's breakfast cheese danish-that is what it tasted like, but warmed up. Definitely not worth getting, unless you want a warm cheese danish versus actual bread pudding. I can't recommend going here when there are so many other options locally.

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