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Jo-Bawb's BBQ

Restaurant Catering service Barbecue restaurant

One of the Top rated Barbecue restaurants in Oklahoma City


Address

7921 Northside Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73132

Website

www.jo-bawbsbbq.com

Contact

(405) 479-0187

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (452 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: ribs (19) good (19) brisket (16) burnt (16) ends (16) cheese (14) great (13) delicious (12) pork (10) sauce (10)
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  • 5/5 R G. 2 years ago on Google
    Got there at 11 on a Saturday and was first but the parking lot had 5 cars (multiple people per car) by 11:10 when i left. They close when the food is gone. Got ribs, jalapeños sausage, pork sandwich and all four sides. Don't miss out on the ribs and the Mac and cheese, so good. The sausage was good but I'll try something else next time. Potatoes salad was really good and chunky. Beans were solid and smokey. Cole slaw needed more something, not sure what... it was crisp which was good. The inside seating is a very cool add on, even has a restroom. Prices have increased from what i saw on the website so reference the image (you'll have to zoom in due to the glare, sorry). Over all very good stuff...I know why they won so many contests. Best ribs around in my humble but correct opinion. I'll try the brisket and burnt end next time!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Johnny L. 2 years ago on Google
    Hands down some of the best bbq ive had in the metro! If you dont know what you want get the sampler. Brisket, ribs, and pulled pork with beans and potato salad. Also add the delicious mac and cheese! So creamy and good!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J C. 6 months ago on Google
    Jo-Bawb is the real deal, this is barbecue focused on quality and nothing gets in his way. We’ve got a lot of award winning bbq in the metro, but you can tell Jo-Bawb is a pro and also a treat to talk to serving up the best brisket in the city and best burnt ends from here to KC. Swing by earlier rather than later because he sells out quick!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lisa W. 11 months ago on Google
    Very disappointing. My 4 ribs (smaller than a slice of bread) were extremely thin with very little meat. Worst ribs I've had here. I think I'm gonna take a break from here for a while. I do like the Mac & cheese and beans. and the pulled pork is delicious and flavorful, but I go here for the ribs.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 B P. 2 years ago on Google
    So glad this place is still open and survived the crazy world! This is without a doubt some of the best, if not the best, BBQ you can get in the city and it's not always super jam packed like some other places. Absolutely worth checking out if you're looking for some delicious BBQ!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathan H. 1 year ago on Google
    This is BBQ that feeds your soul! The BBQ sauce is also surprisingly good and sweet to help cut the edge and add more to your belly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Megan M. 3 years ago on Google
    The best BBQ I've ever had!! We had the brisket, bbq beans, & Mac & cheese. They also gave us lots of bread, onions & pickles to make sandwiches with our brisket. They were also incredibly kind. Will definitely be back for more!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua R. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is absolutely amazing! If you haven’t tried it your missing out, great food and great service! 12 out of 10 in my book but they only gave me 5 stars.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great folks serving up absolutely awesome bbq. We started out thinking we had ordered way too much food but by the end there was nothing left. Ended up taking an extra order of the burnt ends to go because they’re insanely delicious. Can’t recommend this place highly enough.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Richard B. 1 year ago on Google
    We had ribs, burnt ends, beans and mac and cheese. Everything was good and the prices are good for BBQ! The ribs were the best thing on the table but the burnt ends are also very good, only had one bite that was a little off taste. Overall, we were very happy with everything we had there and pleasantly surprised for a place we've never heard of!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danny L. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best burnt ends we have had. The ribs were moist and flavorful! Definitely worth a check out if you are a bbq fan!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 brent m. 3 years ago on Google
    Proper meat terps

  • 5/5 S W. 3 years ago on Google
    bbq and the scene at this spot is great. the service was sociable and attentive. the place has a great feel to it.

  • 5/5 Carlos D. 3 years ago on Google
    Awsome BBQ, comp ribs is the real deal, brisket smoked the right way. They get a big ol' two thumbs up from me . Even got some tips from Jo, real cool dude.

  • 5/5 Sarah o. 3 years ago on Google
    The ribs are delicious! They don't even need the bbq sauce which is also very good. Very friendly staff.

  • 4/5 Paul B. 3 years ago on Google
    Always great just sells out too fast. That's cause it's real good 🤣

  • 5/5 Allison M. 3 years ago on Google
    Such great food!

  • 5/5 Cullen M. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best barbecue stops in town. I actually prefer the quaint setting. Food truck Style with some picnic tables. Good music, great people. Of course the barbecue is second to none. Award-winning in fact. Highly recommended.

  • 1/5 Jarvis K. 3 years ago on Google
    Didn't like the setup

  • 5/5 Justin B. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent! Go early or you will miss out. That always run out of their excellent bar-b-que!

  • 5/5 Evonne B. 3 years ago on Google
    We just discovered this hidden gem and regret not finding it sooner! The brisket and pulled pork are amazing and they have the best mac and cheese I have probably ever had! You definitely should come eat here.

  • 5/5 Crystal B. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic BBQ! It's easy to see why it's award-winning. Brisket & pulled pork are delish, but their mac & cheese is beyond amazing. The sauce is perfectly tangy & sweet; wish they'd bottle & sell it!!

  • 5/5 Michael C. 8 months ago on Google
    This place rules. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is as authentic as it gets, and the lady who takes your order is a sweet as can be.

  • 5/5 Mackenzie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Been here twice now, both times got the pulled pork sandwich and the Mac & cheese. I cannot recommend both enough! The service was fast and very friendly! If you wish to eat there, the seating is in the shade but is technically outside so it’s a bit warm! They will make your order to go though if you want to head to cooler places to enjoy your meal! We will be back!

  • 5/5 Beverly W. 4 months ago on Google
    Just passing thru trying to find my way somewhere and happened upon this *Spot, had to return to try and was greeted by friendly, smiling, professional Host n Hostess! She offered a taste test of the burnt ends brisket and me not ever liking this no matter where I've tried, #delish does not do it justice! Ordered Ribs, BB, Macaroni it was all #1, got to see the Numerous State Trophy Room, just enjoyed the short tour as much as I did the food!* We will be making this out BBQ go to place, It was straight worth it, none can compare #fr

  • 5/5 7oh2TrailBlazin 1 year ago on Google
    Very Very Pleased. Love the location and Setup. Jo and Joann Bery warm and Welcoming. Barely was able to finish my sandwich. Very filling good portion served. Thank You Love the background story

  • 5/5 Edward B. 4 months ago on Google
    If it is one thing I love, it is barbecue!! We are new to OKC and I found the perfect joint. Jo-Bawb’s BBQ is the Real McCoy!!! We took our meal to go but I wish we stayed. It was a lovely experience eating BBQ from an Award winning professional. Our BBQ Pit Boss allowed us behind the scenes to see all of their awards. You do not win these awards by being mediocre…I wish you could smell these photos!! Get in your car and drive out and taste this BBQ…I guarantee you will walk away a happy camper.

  • 5/5 Darrell E. 2 years ago on Google
    BBQ is an art and passion. Jo-Bawb has shown this by creating master pieces. I don't give extreme praise often yet from the service to the food. It was all exceptional. Keep cooking and I will definitely be back for more!

  • 5/5 Marvin K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and outstanding people. I will go there anytime I am within 100 miles. Had my first burnt ends and they were extraordinary. I still have some beans:)

  • 5/5 H M. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow food was delicious. I wanted to try different item And they don't have a 2 meat or 3 meat plate so had to order by weight which kinda sucks only because im not sure how much i want lol but it's no big deal if i over ordered it would get eaten either way. So i tried the ribs, burnt ends and hot links.hot links and ribs were on point! Ribs were probably best i have tasted around this area.. probably even better than butchers up in wellston! The burnt ends were a little hard but i put no blame on them considering i went about 45 min before closing. I got a side order of bbq and Mac and cheese and both did not disappoint. I will definitely be returning!

  • 5/5 Elijah E. 3 years ago on Google
    Top tier bbq. Loved everything I’ve tried there. Ribs, brisket, burnt ends, all are fantastic. A little out of the way, but well worth the time to visit.

  • 5/5 Peggy I. 3 years ago on Google
    Everything was very tasty. The meat was delicious and moist without even needing any barbecue sauce. The sauce itself was unique and great barbecue sauce.

  • 5/5 Brandon S. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely mouth watering. I had the ribs and they were cooked to perfection and had just the right about of smoke, seasoning and sweetness. Hands down the best ribs I’ve ever had.

  • 5/5 Morgan r. 3 years ago on Google
    The brisket was lean AND DELICIOUS . I had some other well known restaurants brisket and it taste like jerky. Really good ribs too ! Jo and is wife know what’s good. Do your self a favor and stop by

  • 5/5 darren g. 3 years ago on Google
    My favorite spot for BBQ. Great spot for an appetite of any size. I'll return family next time. The place has an awesome atmosphere.

  • 5/5 richard b. 3 years ago on Google
    Great bbq.. everyone has their own taste in bbq this place is sure to satisfy many of those taste :)

  • 5/5 rosa n. 3 years ago on Google
    Ok spot for quality BBQ. certainly a top place in the area. i will be bringing family next time. bring your appetite because portions are generous. i can see why they have a lot of good reviews.

  • 5/5 Angelique C. 3 years ago on Google
    The brisket was not dry. The BBQ sauce is sweet with a little twang. The portions are large (except for the Pork 'n Mac which is small). I had them cut my sandwich in half, and that was enough for me.

  • 5/5 Haydan G. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful BBQ and sides are delicious. Would go to again and again. The owners are very sweet and welcoming. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Kai B. 3 years ago on Google
    Just moved in from Texas & was looking for some good que. This is some of the absolute BEST barbecue I have had in my LIFE! Come here

  • 5/5 Urlin M. 3 years ago on Google
    A must have in okc

  • 4/5 Debbie A. 3 years ago on Google
    Good BBQ, hit the spot.

  • 5/5 Jakob M. 3 years ago on Google
    Best BBQ you will find! Perfectly balanced smokiness that is best not to be altered with sauce (although it is delicious as well).

  • 5/5 Charly M. 3 years ago on Google
    Potato salad is AMAZING! Pulled pork was also really goood and not dry at all.

  • 5/5 Josh G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and friendly people. Definitely worth checking out.

  • 5/5 BIGGER MAJOR NEWS O. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is amazing and the customer service and hospitality is sweet as suger cane

  • 5/5 Cooper W. 3 years ago on Google
    Damn good barbecue, friendly staff

  • 5/5 andre e. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is DELICIOUS!! The service is SUPERB!!!

  • 5/5 Mikey N. 3 years ago on Google
    Best brisket I have ever had and I think it was an awesome service and they were polite and they serve very great food

  • 5/5 Jim R. 3 years ago on Google
    My wife and I were in town from the east coast for the AQHA World Championship Horse Show. I being a certified bbq judge for the Kansas City Barbeque Society was in search of the best BBQ in town. After searching Google maps and Yelp, I decided this was the place to try. It appeared to be a simple no frills just good food kind of place. A walkup window and a few picnic tables is anything but fancy. The menu is not extensive but it's all barbeque. We decided to get the burnt ends and the pulled pork mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was made with white cheese and was creamy and delicious. The burnt ends were absolutely phenomenal. They were cooked to perfection and melted in your mouth. The owner came out and we spoke with him a while. He's a very friendly guy and obviously has a passion for making great barbeque and it shows in the food he serves up. If you like barbeque and find yourself in the area I highly recommend Jo-Bawb's BBQ. You won't be disappointed.

  • 4/5 Phil N. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was great. Very much enjoyed the brisket and pulled pork.

  • 3/5 Bob W. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, sides not hot. It's a bit more than a food truck, with some tables in an adjacent garage

  • 5/5 Cooper R. 3 years ago on Google
    We tried out the burnt ends (absolutely delicious!!) and a couple of sandwiches with pulled pork and brisket. We all were highly impressed. I enjoyed the side dishes we tried which were the slaw and mac and cheese. The slaw was really fresh and tasty, and not mayo based. We had some wings, which are also really tasty.

  • 5/5 denise m. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious, we will go back.

  • 5/5 Ramona Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent barbecue! The ribs were tender and not fatty. The burnt ends were great, as were the brisket and chicken wings. (Wish they had the wings everyday!) Didn't even need sauce. Much better without. Fabulous find!

  • 5/5 Robin F. 3 years ago on Google
    My son and daughter in law brang me there the brisket sandwich and mac n cheese were delicious I didn't even need the bbq sauce 😋

  • 5/5 chad e. 3 years ago on Google
    Best in okc. Burnt ends are some of the best I've ever had. How there isn't a line daily I'll never know

  • 5/5 Keith P. 3 years ago on Google
    Our go to place for BBQ, have never been disappointed, everything on the menu is top notch but ribs and burnt ends are our favorite! Highly recommend Jo-Bawbs, the staff is great too!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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