Usually, getting great BBQ means standing in a line that wraps around the building for an hour. Not here. The staff runs a masterclass in efficiency. The line moved incredibly fast, and the food was served hot and fresh just minutes after ordering. The customer service is what really sets them apart. From the moment you walk in, the staff treats you like family. They are welcoming, attentive, and genuinely proud of the food they're serving. read more

Bedlam BAR-B-Q - 2 meat plate (ribs and brisket) with mac and cheese & okra! - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Took Jan to lunch at Bedlam Bar-B-Q. She is a big fan of BBQ, me not so much. I couldn't believe she had never been there. It was about 1 p.m. Last Monday and they still had a good crowd and it became busier while we were there. They have been in business for 23 years, having first opened its doors in 2003. Located at 610 Northeast 50th Street in a non- descript building. The interior is casual and pays tribute to the history of OU and OSU along with Oklahoma's rich Indian history. They have a lovely, very large outside patio with huge fireplace that in the fall will be spectacular. The menu is on the wall when you come and you place your order with the hostess, pay, and they bring it to you. I ordered the bolona sandwich with fried Okra. Jan ordered "Jeff's Favorite". A sandwich with sliced brisket and a hot link topped with cole slaw. She had them put the cole slaw on the side. As her side she ordered fried okra. Both sandwiches were very good. It was a good lunch and Jan was a happy camper. read more

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This was exactly the atmosphere I was hoping for on a quick work trip. Even though I didn't have much time to explore, Bedlam BBQ delivered a great experience. The Native tribute on the exterior was meaningful and informative, a thoughtful reminder. Ordering and paying at the counter was quick and easy, and the young lady at the counter from Colorado was friendly. There was live music, so I tucked into a corner to enjoy it (great Oklahoma acoustic players). The walls were lined with a variety of art, which made dining solo feel engaging rather than lonely. I ordered the brisket, a sweet potato, and collard greens,everything was excellent, including the house BBQ sauce. read more

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We got ribs and a chicken sandwich. Both were full of taste and there service was very personable. The atmosphere was very quiet as well. The one thing I did not like was the greens. They tasted like they had vinegar added. That's a personal thing, it's just me. Everything else was awesome!!! read more

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What I liked. Really friendly customer service. Love the vintage photos on the wall. The back porch and outside dinning is really, really nice. The Mac and cheese, I thought was pretty good. It's not the gooey runny Mac like at a lot of bbq places. What I didn't care for as much: The smoked ham was just ok. The pork ribs were very dry, I didn't finish them. Others at the table liked the brisket and pulled pork although I didn't finish not try it. Based on my meal alone. Would I come back. Probably not, but I would tag along with the group. read more

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Still great. Been going here for years. Great location and the outdoor seating just keeps getting better.

Bedlam BBQ never disappoints. Always tender delicious meats no matter what you order. Service is always on point. The atmosphere is exactly what you want in a bbq joint plus the outdoor area is the best patio in OKC. The multi-level stone patio with beautiful illuminated trees make for an absolutely gorgeous setting while you enjoy live music & top-notch BBQ. read more

Owners are idiots. Raising the minimum mate is not a form a communism like they state. Raising the minimum wage is a form of market regulation that works entirely within a capitalist economy. I can not support a business where the owners want to push their political beliefs. Especially when they have no idea what they're talking about. read more

Seems like Bedlam has new ownership, this place has gone downhill very fast. The staff was fine but the meats lacked flavor, most of the sides were terrible. Will not be returning. Spend your hard earned $$ elsewhere. read more

Bedlam BAR-B-Q - Plain meat, very forgettable - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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The Ribs are as tough as a boot. Hostess wasn't the nicest either. Peach cobbler was good. read more

Bedlam BAR-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Such a great place for BBQ and soooo much more!! You will never be disappointed going here to eat. The service is great too!

Bedlam has become our "go to" for Bar B Q in the OKC area. Earl's used to be, but 'shrinkflation' has set in there. No Bueno. Bedlam's portions remain generous and their prices are quite competitive compared to other local eateries. The food, service and ambiance are all charming, kind of a 'throwback' vibe...we always enjoy it there. read more

Food and service was good. No chew on the brisket but good flavor. Sauce was ok. Something felt missing like salt or a pop of flavor. Not great but good enough to go back read more

Bedlam BAR-B-Q - Iced tea - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Went down hill after changing owners! What a shame because it used to be great! Very fatty chopped brisket!

My husband, our little girl dog and I decided to Bedlam BAR-B-Q for an early dinner, a little before 5 pm, this past Tuesday. When we walked in, we were greeted by the employee behind the register. The employee behind the counter told us that the outdoor seating is dog friendly. After looking over the menu board, we ended up ordering: Loaded Baked Potato, $12 prior to tax- The loaded baked potato comes with your choice of meat, I ended up picking chicken and requested that the butter, sour cream and chives be placed on the side. I also was given a free side of fresh sliced onions, a pickle spear and pepper as well. The potato already had the cheese on the potato but was only semi melted. Honestly, I was a bit disappointed with the temperature of my potato and wished it was served hot, especially since the cheese wasn't fully melted. The amount of chicken on this loaded baked potato was quite generous and was nice and tender. I shared my potato with my husband and a small amount with my little girl (just the potato part). Brisket Combo Plate, $22 prior to tax- This plate comes with 2 sides, in which my husband picked collared greens and tabouli salad. My husband always likes to choose collards greens at a barbecue place if it is on the menu. He liked it and I thought it was prepared well, not too sour and the vegetables were soft and tender. I don't normally like tabouli salad because people who prepare it usually use too much lemon juice, making it very sour. This salad though was actually just fine, but my husband didn't like it (honestly, he only picked it because he wanted to add more fiber to his meal). The brisket was tender and good but we have had better. His meal also came with onions, a pickle spear and pepper. He also had a thick slice of white bread that was toasted. -------------------------------- (Total= $36.93 after tax, prior to tip) I was actually surprised that our food was brought out about 10 minutes after we had ordered. Also the outdoor seating area is very nice. Parts of the outdoor seating is covered as well if you happen to come out here on a sunny day. I was also surprised that this restaurant only had 1 unisex restroom. The restroom had ran out of toilet paper when I had happened to use it (and believe it or not, I actually did have toilet paper in my pocket. Ever since we have been on our trip, my nose has been running so much because of how windy and dusty it has been since we have arrived. So I have been keeping toilet paper in my pocket to blow my nose... TMI, I know). But it did have soap (no paper towels since there was a hand dryer). Service was friendly and appreciated that the employee who took our order had come out later on to check out up on us if we needed anything. Overall, we weren't wowed by the food and would be open to trying another barbecue joint in OKC. read more

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The most racist restaurant in OKC. Owners are terrible, staff is rude, the meat is dry.

One of the highest rated restaurants in Oklahoma City, this place was a must go to for my family and I during our first visit to Oklahoma City. We were visiting OKC Zoo on our first day in OKC on a Sunday, and after the zoo, we decided to go to Bedlam BAR-B-Q for some lunch. We arrived around 2:30, and luckily, the team at Bedlam Bar-B-Q had a lot of table seating open, as their restaurant closes at 3:00 P.M on a Sunday. The restaurant was decked out in decorations for the Holiday. There was a large festive Holiday tree inside the restaurant. Current Bedlam Bar-B-Q hours are the following MONDAY - THURSDAY 10:30 ~ 9:00 FRIDAY - SATURDAY 10:30 ~ 10:00 SUNDAY 11:00 ~ 3:00 The menu had a wide range of BBQ items from smoked chicken, hot links, ham, sausage, ribs, and so much more! We had to try a lot of their food out since we were only visiting OKC for the holidays. Order placed at the register! Bedlam Burger: (100% Angus Beef with Bedlam Seasoning) with sautéed onions, cheddar cheese, and curly fries. I opted to replace the curly fries with macaroni cheese instead! $13.00 [2 Meats] Pulled Pork & Ribs: Collard Greens, Okra, Texas Toast. Kids Cheeseburger (without the cheese). It was fun hanging out in the restaurant. The wait time was not long for the food, approximately 30 minutes. I had the Bedlam burger, and it was good! The beef patty was huge! The burger was cooked perfectly, not burnt, and it was seasoned wonderfully! It had a ton of flavor! I was not the biggest fan of mac n cheese though. It was spicy, but my husband liked it! My husband enjoyed the pulled pork. It had a lot of flavors; however, the BBQ ribs though didn't have much meat to them. It was really difficult for him to eat. His favorite part of the dish was the Okra! My daughter liked the hamburger and ate all of it! Food was good, but the ambiance is awesome! I would just come back to this restaurant again to hang out! It it a great place! read more

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Came here based on yelp reviews and glad we did. Tried turkey, ribs, okra, mac and cheese and no complaints here. We tool our cobblers to go. I can't imagine them not being just as great as the food. All staff we In countered were more then pleasant and inviting. Helpful with suggestions. While there a gentleman at the next table asked if we had been put to the patio which we had not. He told us it was the best in Oklahoma City and after taking a gander out there I can see why he said that. If we lived here we would definitely frequent this place. Great atmosphere, employees with good attitudes, great food. I'm in!!!! read more

I love this place! Unassuming from the outside, but interestingly the inside is decorated in old cowboy and OSU memorabilia. I had the 2 meat combo brisket and ribs with coleslaw and corn on the cobb sides. Corn on the Cobb was perfect! but the slaw was a little dry and should have a little more dressing. Brisket, amazing and delicious. Use a fork but I loved just pulling it apart with my fingers and savoring how good it was Ribs had a really thick bark to them but they too were delicious fall off the bone, but I only have one for my midnight snack. Service was exceptional with accommodating all my questions and needs. I highly recommend you try their food at least once read more

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My favorite BBQ restaurant in town! Ribs are meaty and hardly any fat, if any at all, and smoked just right...bite off the bone tender!! Their fries are crispy and the corn on the cob is always perfect! Inside is a little dark, but plenty of seating and OU memorabilia! The patio out back is very nice when the temperature allows. The food is consistently cooked and high quality. They don't skimp on anything. I've been going there for years and look forward to many more years! You order at the front and the food is brought out to you. Service is excellent and staff very friendly. Drinks are self serve. read more

Bedlam BAR-B-Q - Rib basket with two sides. Ate half before I remembered to take a picture! - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Food is excellent every time. The owners and workers are always friendly. It's all cowboy decor. You will love it!!!!!! read more

Bedlam BAR-B-Q - My husband enjoying Bedlam Burger Our Own Secret Recipe, corn on the cob, sweet potatoes, and his favorite beverage!!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Our family of 7 stopped by here for lunch. We arrived around 1pm and there was plenty of space available and a couple of options to easily accommodate our larger group. Our food came out pretty quick and everyone liked what they got. Our ordered ranged from ribs, pulled pork and brisket and the sides of okra, fries, potato salad, and beans were all a hit as well. We were checked on a couple of times to make sure everything was ok. We would all recommend! read more

Met a very good friend for lunch! The two of us got the Two Rib Dinner. Can't go wrong with that! Service was quick and they delivered to your table. Great lunch!! Been here several times and it's always great food! read more

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Excellent BBQ and has all the sides you could ever want! Nice historic rustic feel with great bbq. This place is a great find for out of town travelers. Highly recommend for great BBQ at a great price sardine and friendly service! read more

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I stumbled across this place 2 years ago, and went in by myself. It was the best barbecue sandwich I've ever had and I have great chocolate cake. My sisters and I ate there all the time well maybe every two weeks. You won't be disappointed with the food the service or the ambience it has sports memorabilia. read more

Great atmosphere and the food is fantastic. Service was awesome and I recommend this place all the time!

I honestly cannot praise this place enough and I truly think they're the best barbecue in the OKC metro. The smoked chicken was so perfect it literally fell apart in my mouth. The sweet potato was a delicious surprise as I had never ordered it before! The brisket is always wonderful and my personal favorite. Last but not least, that homemade Mac and cheese mmm I'm glad to see this place is always busy (but not so busy that you want to go somewhere else lol) whenever I arrive. The food is always hot & fresh and the staff is always lovely. read more

Bedlam BAR-B-Q - 2 meat platter - smoked chicken & chopped brisket w/Mac & cheese and a sweet potato - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Amazing food and great atmosphere! Very friendly at the front counter. Smoked ham, smoked chicken breast, green beans and baked sweet potato were perfect! So good didn't have time to take a picture! read more

Bedlam BAR-B-Q - Souvenir cup - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

There is a small lot for parking. This place was busy the entire time we were there. You walk in and order at the counter and then they will deliver the food to your table. The food came out fairly quickly given how busy they were. I did like their spicy bbq sauce. The ribs were a bit dry and the beans were a bit too sweet. The brisket was good. I did like the crunch to the potato salad. My husband said the collard greens were good. read more

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Don't let the looks deter you. This place is legit. IMHO, top three BBQ places in OKC. May or May not be your kind of BBQ, but definitely my kind of barbecue. Portions are generous. Sides are generous. You will not leave hungry. the pies and cakes are good. The sweet tea (coño g from a unsweetened tea kind of guy) is good. This is NOT a place you go to to eat healthy... you come here to eat good! (Although they do have healthy options available, if you do not add the bbq sauce). read more

Bedlam BAR-B-Q - Lobby - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Their sliced brisket is always moist and full of that wonderful, smoked flavor you expect. I also recommend their fried okra.

Bottom line was very good barbecue. Not the best I've ever had but very good. The ribs had a nice flavor and a good bark but a little bit too hard of a crust. The sliced and chopped brisket was delicious. I was surprised to meet combo came with more ribs than brisket (the reverse would have been better). The potato salad was average and I probably would skip it next time. The cowboy beans are pinto with jalapeños and I felt pretty good although mine were cool versus hot. Green beans and onions were very good, although they're not going to be crisp. The fried okra was very fresh, although they don't use cornmeal breading; which makes the breading too thick in my opinion and takes away from the freshness of the okra. The buttermilk pie is it don't mess. I definitely recommend it. Next time I would skip the ribs and go for more of the sliced brisket. read more

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Food not good. Didn't. Feel safe at Night in the hood beware. My food was old. Ribs was poor. Drink fountain was not clean. Needs security in the parking lot for evenings. Customer service not good. My bread pudding was cold and hard. I will not recommend and I will not go back. Mission BBQ in Edmond was much better. read more

Tried the sausages, the brisket, the cowboy beans, and corn on the cob. All great, can't go wrong. But the winner: obviously the ribs. They are the best of Earth. Get the friggin ribs and don't turn back. The meat comes right off the bone. The smokey taste is unbeatable. They told me they start smoking them at 4am and continue for over 24 hours if I understand correctly. And don't forget the sauces... the regular is good but the hot bbq is boss. Friendly service, clean, very well decorated. It's like a museum inside. Went during the winter late on a Monday so didn't get to experience the patio or any events. read more

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You know when you spend over $300 catering food for a family gathering and you are still happy the food must be awesome. I don't know where to begin.... ribs - excellent, sliced brisket - excellent, chopped brisket - excellent, pulled pork - excellent, smoked chicken breast excellent, jalapeño beef sausage - excellent. Now the sides... baked beans and potato salad were excellent. The Mac/cheese, cole slaw and the collard greens were good but not great. I would be remiss not to mention the people that helped me get my order together and all correct. My family LOVED everything! My 88 year old mom especially loved the chopped brisket and if you think I'm a tough customer..... Overall grade "A". Some of the sides could have been better but you will be my goto bar bq for the family catering. Thank you and I'll see you soon. read more

Well I lost a bunch of my pictures but I did still get some at least. So my wife was yelling and found this bbq. It appears they have been in business for quite awhile since the early 2000's. The thing I liked best was the decor. It was all based on Oklahoma history. For instance in the bathroom I read about a airline that Oklahoma had called Braniff. I never knew that. Most of the tables were filled with OU/OSU sports stuff and I believe each one was different. I got a shot of a couple I think that made it. Also there is a back garden area that looks SUPER nice. If it wasn't so cold when I was there I would have enjoyed eating out in it. Onto the food. I got sliced brisket and smoked chicken which according to the menu was the best house specialties on meats. The brisket wasn't bad but also not great. The chicken was almost to the point of the turkey from Christmas vacation. When I would try and chew it, ever single Ounce of moisture in my mouth was gone. Luckily there BBQ sauce was pretty good so you could try and drown it in that but then you lost any flavor the chicken might have had. My was got the polish sausage and it again not bad but nothing to write home about. The service itself was ok. No complaints when they made a mistake with the order they promptly corrected it. Over all not it's an ok place but the prices are a bit high compared to competitors but not outrageous. read more

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I truly had high hopes coming here for the first time yesterday, I was looking forward to every moment. Unfortunately, I ended up being reminded of how important it is to not set high standards sometimes just so it's easier when you get let down. (yes play the worlds smallest violin ) I'll start with layout of the place. It took me longer than I would've liked to find the door to go inside lol. I feel dumb saying that but i promise it wasn't just me. A did a little turn around, started looking at the side of the building & I noticed another lady doing the same thing. She looked at me and asked me where the door was and I looked back at her & told her I didn't know, that it was my first time here so we looked for it together since it was also her first time there. I think a simple "Enter Here" sign would help , not a big deal. I will say the potato salad & Mac and cheese were phenomenal. I would maybe even reconsider coming back here just for those two things to be honest. Incredible taste in both sides. The butter sweet potato was underwhelming to say the least. It was just a sweet potato , I don't think they even but the butter on it. The thing that sent me running away was the most heartbreaking - the meat. As I sit here trying to type this and recap my experience from last night, it really does make me nauseous and a bit regretful & frustrated that I didn't call immediately & ask for a refund of some sort. This was the worst turkey I have ever eaten anywhere. I wish I was kidding you , I wish I never had that experience. Not sure if it was just a bad occasion but I will never come here again because of the quality of the meat we were served. I got it to go which was probably my mistake but I expected more from this place. The meat basically looked and tasted raw. I don't even understand how that happens when usually the worst turkey I have is like over done or too dry but THIS was 10 times worse. In my mouth, it had the texture of like raw slimy chewy chicken/ham and it kinda looked like ham too. The color of the turkey was frightening. It was blotches of pinks and whites. The whole thing was honestly just disgusting and i just had to apologize to my partner for getting us dinner that night. It was so embarassing I think it's important to always try to honor the quality of the food you are serving to people, even if it's to go, because I trusted that they would give me something really good, I was starving that day and had my last 40 bucks that I decided was going to be all worth it here and was incredibly wrong. Yall ruined my evening that night and will never forgive yall . I felt sick that evening and I still feel sick now Anyways the last thing I will say is that to me, personally, it's very off putting to see a huge Israel and American flag in the middle of the parking lot in a bbq place in Oklahoma. I just find the setting odd. This is a personal preference of course but just be aware that this is what the place looks like and supports I suppose. I was going to drive away the moment I saw that in the parking lot because I'd rather stay away from that type of ambiance. I should've taken it as a sign because I was originally going to go to Hanks and that's exactly what I should've done but I risked it and was let down. I will not be coming back but hope everyone has a better experience than I HANKS is the way to go, best turkey I have ever had in my entire life read more

Bedlam BAR-B-Q - that's the undercooked slimy turkey - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Best fried okra I've ever had! Barbeque was amazing as well! Neat location and nice staff.

Bomb.com came from Cali and it's amazing best ribs I've in a minute. Highly recommend and they accommodate semi trucks to an extent call ahead. read more

Pretty decent BBQ and the sides were pretty typical. I tried the pulled pork sandwich. It was OK. This review is being elevated because of the back courtyard. LOVED it. If it's a nice day, head out back to eat. (No photos because I forgot my phone.) read more