Bbq is judged on brisket. This place had great food, to which I would go again. The location has great parking, plenty seats and well lit restaurant. The decor fit a bbq location. Friendly service, and food was hot. No wait, order and sit or go. As far as bbq standard, there are many across the country. Pitmasters display their skill. This place blow sims bbq out of the water. They use actually smokers and know what they are doing. I would be willing to put them just under Lewis BBQ in SC and Hutchins in Texas. 8.5 out of 10. Bark was consistent, I would have liked to taste the flavor deeper into the meat, but with brisket it is a hit or miss. Great burnt pork ends, and their sides are well made. read more

Edge Craft Barbecue - Good - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

It's been TOO long since I've been to Edge Craft Barbecue and I think since the last time a couple years ago they've only gotten better. During a morning meeting today, my coworker stated that there is no good bbq in OKC. . . I had to prove him wrong. Arriving 30 min after opening, the line was packed. Hunger and anticipation was building. Went full out and got the Texas Trinity Platter. Pound of brisket, pound of ribs, 2 sausages, 2 sides, 2 hungry stomaches. A beautiful red sheen of a slight glaze on the ribs with flecks of black pepper that I could look at all day honestly. A sweet glaze that I was definitely the best rib I've had this trip. Not overpowering and chew of smoke with each bite. Such a wonderful brisket too. Spots like these always make me double take if I'm not in Texas. A wonderful pitch black bark absorbs all the smoke. A little bit on the saltier side on the initial bite, but balanced once the beef fat started flowing from between the meats. When I dived up the leftovers, I took ALL the slices from the flat. Such a meaty and beefy flat that was still juicy. So much so that I wasnt sure if it was the brisket or my drool. Between bites, I couldn't get enough of those pickles. Wonderfully vinegary and refreshing. I forgot to try the pickled onions because the cucumbers were sooooo good. I loved the flavors of the cheddar jalapeño sausage and the hot gut. The was a little bit more of a bite on the casing but tasted amazing. I'm literally sitting in my hotel right now eating it while typing this. read more

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Right now this is hands down best sliced brisket in Oklahoma. This place was so good, good food, good people who appreciate BBQ, all good marks. For your side you absolutely have to get the dirty rice, I could have eaten a pot of this stuff. This location will be on my regular rotation when in the city and I highly recommend it! read more

Edge Craft Barbecue - This is the 2 Meat Plate with Ribs, Sliced Brisket (Fatty), fried okra, and dirty rice (amazing) - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Amazing Barbq. Loved the chopped brisket (sliced sold out an hour after opening). Got sides of collard greens, red beans and rice - spicy! , coleslaw. Got helpings of pickles and pickled onions. No nonsense place, plenty of tables. Fast checkout from the counter. Decent prices. read more

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Edge Craft BBQ has some of the best barbecue in Oklahoma City. I also loved the fact that they have a good variety of sides. I feel like a lot of barbecue places have good meat, but their sides are slacking. Keep it up Edge Craft! read more

Edge Craft Barbecue - 6/2026 brisket and ribs with brussel sprouts and seasonal beet salad - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

I went for Fathers Day, and got free beer before they opened! Phenomenal food, blazing speed, and unmatched Southern-style hospitality. I will absolutely be a regular here. If you haven't been yet, stop reading this and go get a plate! I got the three meat plate with tri-tip, barbecue ribs, and brisket! All were solid! read more

Edge Craft Barbecue - 3 Meat Plate. Ribs, tri-tip, and brisket. Sides were mac and cheese and corn pudding. - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Ok.. I'll be honest I'm not a huge bbq fan. Most of the time I just find the brisket to be dry, the ribs fatty, the sides underwhelming. Not so here at Edge Craft bbq. I found the brisket to be very moist. I found the pork ribs tasty And, I thought the sausage was excellent. Others at the table loved the Brussels sprouts, mac and cheese, and beans. The staff were very helpful and the facilities were clean. Would I come back ... absolutely! read more

Edge Craft Barbecue - Excellent bbq. Sausage (not pictured) , was my favorite. - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

By far the best barbecue, I believe in the State of Oklahoma!! the owner Zach is spot on with his food.. doesn't matter what you order on the menu you're gonna like it.. I'm glad it's locally owned and he lives here.. read more

Worth the wait. Absolutely delicious brisket dirty rice and cornbread pudding! Not to mention perfect fatty brisket and the best turkey I've ever had. And bonus: Big Friendly beer. read more

Edge Craft Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

This place was great! There was a long line and it was well deserved. I am willing to say its the best bbq i have had to date and will definitely go back. read more

I was curious to try this place because it recently was voted one of the top 10 Texas bbq places outside of Texas. They're only opened three days a week and my friend recommended we get there 30 minutes early. I'm glad we did because when I pulled up I took one of the last 2 parking spaces inside the lot. They had a nice bench outside the building that's covered in shade which was a nice spot to wait at. It is a bit pricey so this wouldn't be an every week sort of thing for me but the food is very much worth it. I had their special of the day, beef ribs. The crust on that was just a tiny tad salty for me (I don't typically add a lot of salt to my diet though) but my friend said it was perfect for him. I also got their 2 meat with 2 sides and chose their brisket, sausage, red beans with rice (nothing super special about this side), and East Texas Tomato Salad. (The tomato salad was a special for the day and it was really good I liked the avocado and the dressing it had a lot). They had three different barbecue sauces at the table, and I really liked the OG option. Overall, their food was delicious and my friend really liked that they asked if we wanted our cut of brisket to be lean or fatty. read more

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The greens are the best you'll ever eat, rest assured. Mac n cheese is good. Brisket is fair to good.

I dnt like barbecue and rarely to I find good side at a bbq place. But this place broke my steak of bad bbq. The jerky pork belly burnt ends was amazing, exquisite! The tomato cucumber feta was refreshing and excellent. The potato salad was another great hit, the smoked elote was another good side and it wasn't over powering. The banana pudding was good too and they serve a good amt. I do think the banana pudding would be good with wafer pieces and banana pieces. I would go back for those burnt ends or even just the sides. read more

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They bill themselves as a central Texas style bbq. They nailed it. Had the Saturday special beef cheek. Amazing. read more

Edge Craft Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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We didn't get there until 3 on a Saturday, which is not a mistake, but you might miss out. This place is incredible and once the food is gone it's gone. Luckily I still got fatty brisket (AMAZING!!!!!!) didn't get the sides I wanted, but the fried okra is still amazing. Service is quick and the restaurant is always very clean. This is the best BBQ I've had in OKC! Hands down. read more

Great bbq when I went, like the simplicity of the menu and the dining area straightforward- focus on great food and a place to eat! Quick service on the counter and it's a typical bbq joint- noise without being overly loud. read more

For starters get here early! Parking is limited and the line is long. I totally don't mind because good bbq is always worth the wait. Edge craft did not disappoint. The restaurant is airy and open. It looks they had a bar at one point but is no longer open. They do serve canned beer and wine if you're looking for that but the real treat is the bbq of course. The brisket was tender and moist, the jalapeño cheddar sausage had a great kick to it, collard greens had bacon in them and were the best I've had in a long time. I wasn't overly impressed with the mac and cheese but that's ok because everything else was spot on. I can't wait to come back on a Saturday when they serve beef ribs! read more

Edge Craft Barbecue - Mac and cheese and collard greens - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Well, dang it! If I tell the truth, the line is only going to get longer.... sigh... Alright, can you imagine my dismay while in search for the best BBQ in Texas, my husband and I stumbled upon one in our very own town! Not only is the line nothing compared to most noteworthy places in Dallas and Austin, but the food is even better. We arrived at 10:35 am and were third in line. Expect a 30-45 min wait in line if you don't arrive before 11:00. We had the brisket, pastrami (Friday only), turkey, mac n cheese, Brussels sprouts, coleslaw, potato salad. We also had their daily specials of pastrami sandwich, brisket dirty rice and smoked duck confit. Yes, that's right...duck confit.... Not something I comment about a BBQ joint, but presentation was beautiful. The Mac n cheese had a crumb topping, the dirty rice had a sprinkle of green onions. The meat had a nice smoke ring. Succulent brisket and pastrami. Turkey was nice a juicy. I sensed something beer like with it. Possibly brined or basted with beer? I'm just guessing. Mac n cheese was the best we've had on our BBQ quest. Brisket dirty rice, potato salad and coleslaw were stellar. The hubby had to pause with his eyes closed after his first bite of the pastrami sandwich. He needed a moment to be alone with it. Drum roll please... in our #2 slot (Behind Franklin's in Austin). Yes! That's right! I'm saying it was better than Saltlick, Terry Blacks, Hard 8 and Goldee's. There's probably a wanted poster of me in TX now for saying that. Oh well! read more

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Excellent ribs! The sides were delicious. We ordered brussels sprouts, beans and brisket. We're from the Dallas area and we met others and Gross so from Dallas and they said and we agreed we would rather Douglas city just for these ribs. read more

Excellent bbq . Professional chefs Real deal Q, Some of the best I have had in Oklahoma

Wow the barbecue was delicious. It's in a sketchy part of town but hopefully being revitalized. The restaurant itself was small and clean, We got there before the line formed and finding an available table was tricky since people in line put their belongings on empty tables to save them before they order. Don't be surprised if you find yourself standing, holding your plate of delicious hot food hoping someone will be finished and give up their table! This restaurant could take some seating cues from other highly sought after bbq places like Hutchins (TX). Other than that, the food was sooo good and you will want it once a week for sure! read more

Researching BBQ in and around Oklahoma City on my drive through, I selected Edge Craft for their brisket and 4.5 Star reviews. I'm happy I stopped in, and enjoyed great brisket and sides, thus this 5 Star reviews. I requested and received: 1 slice of thick marbled, and two slices of lean, and a corner of burnt end brisket FANTASTIC!!! I added a little freshly ground salt, and devoured everything. It didn't need any sauce, though I did try all three available on the table. Their house is meek, and the spicy is barely spicy, so that would be the way to go, if you want sauce. But, this brisket is so good, it doesn't need anything. I had excellent coleslaw, while I rated the beans as very good. Add on a local craft beer and the 12% service charge (instead of tipping), and the total was $35. I'd be a regular if I lived here. read more

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I have yet to have a bad meal at Edge. I popped in today (code for stood in line a while) to grab a Texas Trinity to go. I always feel at home here with the Texas decor and down-home music I grew up with playing above the din of conversation. You can take the girl out of Texas, but you can't take Texas out of the girl. Honestly, the gumbo drew me in today and it did not disappoint. Per usual, Zach delivered outstanding brisket, ribs, and sausage. I also grabbed some Mac n cheese for my husband - they have the BEST Mac n cheese - a side of collards, and at the last minute grabbed a Peach Pudding. [SHHHHHH! Don't tell Josh - he can't eat peaches at the moment. Oh. My. That peach pudding was to die for. I didn't grab a pic because it was in a to-go container, but the ginger snap cookie, combined with the peach preserves and fresh peaches made me go digging for the recipe I KNEW I had read in Texas Monthly. My only suggestion is that the owners should move the specials board into the middle of the walkway towards the front. There is always someone leaning on the wall which keeps folks from being able to see the board and results in a deer-in-the-headlights moment at the front of the line. Hands down, this is the best BBQ you'll find in OKC... if you're lucky enough to get there before they sell out. read more

If you've been living in OKC for the past couple years and haven't eaten at Edge Craft BBQ yet you done messed up. Perfect moist brisket, the best and smokiest turkey I've ever had in my life, tender and juicy pulled pork and fantastic hot sausage. Friendly staff and a nice open dining area with plenty to let you know this is TX BBQ(and probably the best you'll get outside the state) make for a great all around meal. Did I mention you'll be hard pressed to find a better potato salad anywhere?! The bacon and rustic mustard make it a perfect creamy bite. Top tier BBQ I've ever had in my life, and the best I've ever had outside of the state of TX. Edge Craft is putting OKC on the map! I arrived at 11:20 on a Saturday and only had to wait about 20/30 minutes! Get yourself down here stat and get you some of the best meats you'll ever eat before everyone hears the good news and the line wraps around the building! read more

Edge Craft Barbecue - Brisket, turkey, pulled pork, hot gut sausage, potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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What a treat and what a find...I came here for lunch off Yelp recommendations and couldn't have been more happy. We arrived a little later so they were out of a few things but that's to be expected knowing the following of this place. This was true Texas bbq down to the post oak wood used for smoking all the meats. The staff was awesome and super friendly. My food was outstanding! I had the beef brisket and something I hadn't tried before beef cheek. Along with a side of homemade potato salad and brussel sprouts. The meat was outstanding! It was tender, pull apart complete with a great smoke ring. The flavors I can't say enough about and the bbq sauce was next level. Hard to choose what I liked better the spicy or mustard based sauce because both were amazing! Being the bbq snob I am I left here 100% satisfied and so happy for the choice we made to eat here. This is a must visit place while in OKC. My recommendation would be to get here when they open and take full advantage of the full selection because once they run out for the day there is no making anymore. read more

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What a place! Went here for a late lunch and avoided the rush but the downside was they had run out of about half of the food and I'm not complaining. That's a sign of good food especially in a BBQ joint. Limited quantities means it's made in house and fresh. Boy is this a cool new spot to check out just be prepared for a line. It's top tier BBQ read more

In August, 2022, Daniel Vaughn of Texas Monthly Magazine saluted this as one of the three best Texas style 'cue joints in Oklahoma. Indeed. $30.96 purchased a 2 meat (brisket, jalapeno cheddar sausage), 2 side (cheese grits, okra) plate, with a banana pudding and a can of diet coke. The sausage is truly outstanding-- good snap, and just the right amount of heat. The fatty end of the brisket is classic central Texas-- moist, with well rendered fat, decent bark and pink ring. The grits are smooth and creamy, with a great cheese flavor; alas, the okra was too salty for my taste. The two sauces on the table (mustard and tomato based) were both blessed with a bit of heat. The pudding is a nice, modestly sweet finish, with great balance between the pudding, bananas and wafers. This is destination 'cue at its finest. It comes with my strongest recommendation. read more

Edge Craft Barbecue - Cheesy grits and sausage (background); okra, brisket and banana pudding (foreground) - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Edges Craft BBQ is a rare gem in Oklahoma, offering authentic Texas-style BBQ that's hard to find around here. Their brisket is unbeatable in Oklahoma City, boasting incredible moisture, bark, and flavor. It reminds me of the legendary Franklin's BBQ and Goldee's BBQ, both of which have topped the Texas Monthly list--the Super Bowl of Texas BBQ. Plus, their collard greens and red beans & rice are fantastic. Hours are limited & there is a long wait but it's 100% worth it! Definitely a 10 out of 10! Adios Amigos read more

Edge Craft Barbecue - Texas Style Brisket & smoked Turkey - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Listen I know everyone thinks that Texas is king for bbq but let me tell you from an absolute bbq snob that has been to most of the top ten in Texas this place could easily be in that group!! The brisket was absolutely perfect, the jalapeño cheddar sausage was amazing and the ribs cooked perfectly! I got Mac n cheese and potato salad for sides both were delicious! Do not sleep on this place!! read more

Edge Craft Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

I really enjoyed the sliced brisket & ribs that had a smokey flavor throughout both cuts of meat. Yes it's pricey. But you pay for great bbq! You know bbq is great when you don't need any bbq sauce. I normally don't like fat but the fat because it's smoked it amazingly good. I appreciate that they have collard greens. The okra was fried to perfection! The banana pudding is great! Will eat here again. Biggest con is the pricey automatic gratuity charge. It's not like someone came around to clean the tables or refill drinks. Everything was self serve after ordering at the counter. read more

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First time to try this place, service quick casual atmosphere,the food over rated my brisket has no flavor and dry,cole slaw made with veniger?I don't know about that.wont be back prices are too high. read more

Quick business lunch today at Edge Craft. This was my first time here. Arrived at 10:50 for the 11 o'clock rope drop. I was around 10th in line. The line moved quickly with what seemed to be plenty of seating that was turning over at the same rate that the line moved. You walk from the order line to your table with your food, but they send someone around to clean off the table when you are done. There is no refill service, and no "wait" staff. This being said, you are charged 12% gratuity. I fundamentally disagree with this as a strategy for running a service business in the US. As for the bbq: You've got you standard 2 meat, 3 meat, and sandwich options. I had turkey, fatty brisket, and one rib. All three were good flavors. The turkey was a little dry, the rib was good, but not amazing. The brisket was money! It was moist, not too fatty, and plenty of bark flavor. I felt like all meats had a good flavor, but not the big smoke that I was expecting. The sauces were all three good, but not great. They had a house standard, hot, and mustard. The sides were excellent. I had watermelon salad and smoked elote corn. The watermelon was incredible with just the right amount of mint and jalapeño spice. The smoked corn was served in a dish and had just the right amount of pop still that it tasted fresh from the cob. I would go back with a friend if they haven't had a chance to try EC yet, but I wish that they would build the 12% gratuity that is charged into their menu price list or make it truly service based discretionary. I won't be back by my choice again until this changes. read more

Edge Craft Barbecue - Ribs, turkey, fatty brisket, watermelon salad, smoked elote corn. - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

I was skeptical about how good this BBQ would be because I've heard that it was in some ppl's opinion that it was the best in the state. Best in the state? Highly debatable. Darn good? Absolutely. Their rub is very black pepper forward which I didn't mind, but for others that might be a turn off. The one thing that I appreciated is that many BBQ places seem to treat their pulled pork like an after thought and it ends up being bland, Edge Craft's pulled pork was fantastic and in my top 5 fave pulled pork ever. read more

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The hubs and I weren't terribly impressed. The JC chorizo was interesting in concept but not so much in reality. The brisket and ribs were tender. The sides were meh. I had the Mac and cheese which was really thick but not too cheesy in flavor? Nothing was bad but nothing was really memorable either. We are bbq Uber snobs so please try them out and not just take my word for it. read more

Edge Craft Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Best BBQ we have had outside of Texas! Hands down must stop!! I had the brisket, pulled pork with side of Mac&Cheese, brussel sprouts. My husband had the ribs, hot gut links with brussel sprouts and coleslaw. The brisket has a great smoke ring and bark. So moist. The pulled pork flavoring was amazing. Mac and cheese was on point. AND oh my those brussel sprouts went above and beyond. Only thing I should have done was try the banana pudding because my guess is it would have sent me over the top! My husband said the ribs and hot gut links where excellent. Don't miss out! Stop here! You won't be disappointed! If we could give 6 stars we would! read more

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The best bbq in the metro. Hands down. We've been coming here every Friday for months now. (Friday is pastrami day) I've had almost every side and they all are phenomenal. The banana pudding is a great special treat. All the sauces are great too. The gold sauce mixed with a lil spicy is my fave combo. Don't attempt if you are short on time. They always have a lime but it's so worth the wait. Just plan your visit accordingly. read more

Edge Craft Barbecue - Turkey, Pastrami Brisket, Brussel Sprouts, Brisket and Sausage Gumbo - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

We went on a Friday during lunch. We got in line around 10:50 am and there was already a line prior to opening the doors at 11:00 am. We made the right choice because by the time we got up the order, the line was as long as the building. Order at the counter. What slows things down is you order and pay but don't move on until you've received your food. My friend said that may be because they may run out of something before they get it to you if they call a number or name. If you arrive much after opening, it may be 30 minutes to an hour before you can order. Pastrami Brisket - Excellent. This is an incredibly well done meat option. I've never seen anything like it and I will definitely be sure to order this every time. Don't miss out on this one if you go. Be aware, this is a la carte only. You can't get it in a multi meat plate. **It looks like this is offered only on Fridays** Turkey - Very solid turkey. No complaints at all. Delicious and not dry at all. Pulled pork - Very tender. The flavor was good. A bit mealy for my liking but the rest of the group liked it. All natural brisket - they asked if we wanted lean or fatty. We went with fatty. Next time we will try the lean cut. Again, good flavor but a bit mealy for me. Jalapeno cheddar sausage - Excellent. It has deep cheese pockets. You can see in the photos where the cheese oozed (sorry, weird word choice) when they sliced it. Not very spicy, just a touch of heat. The sausage itself has great flavor but adding in the epic amount of cheese and the jalapenos just works so perfectly. Pork ribs - Excellent. They were so tender. Not dry and the bark is perfectly seasoned. Hot Gut Sausage - We didn't try this one. We couldn't get past the name. Fried okra - Fried crispy enough for me. You don't get that everywhere. Nice touch - they salt the okra. I don't understand why most places don't salt their okra. Mac and cheese - Shells with creamy cheese sauce and topped with breadcrumbs. Solid Mac and cheese. Smoked elote - As a huge surprise to our group, this was the real star of the side choices we tried. We thought it was on the cob as we saw in pictures but it was in a dish. Which is great for sharing. Most interesting of all is that it was cold. Almost like a refreshing cold corn salad. We were all surprised at how much we enjoyed it. Banana pudding - It was more of a whipped texture, maybe? Delicious. We all enjoyed it thoroughly. Pricing - Actually not bad! 3 meat plate with 2 sides is $30. I think that's about average for bbq. Daily specials Thursday: pork belly burnt ends Friday: pastrami brisket (by the half pound or on a sandwich) Saturday: Texas size beef ribs by the pound Hours as of posting this Thursday - Friday 11 to 3 (or sold out) Saturday - 11 to 4 (or sold out) read more

Went with a friend during lunch and was extremely excited to try the place known for one of the best bbq in Oklahoma City. It was a nice place with great atmosphere and you knew the ownership brought in a little Texas swag to OKC. I purchased my lunch along with my friend. We both got the 2 Meat Plate with 2 Sides ($22ea), I ordered water and my friend ordered a tea ($3) which ended up being cups you filled yourself that were 6oz. Upon being rung up, they have a sign pasted above the register that explained there was an additional 12% added to our bill for gratuity. Now, I worked in restaurants through high school and college and that was waiting service. This place has zero waiting service. You literally order as if you were in a Subway, Qudoba or Five Guys Burger. You stand in line and go through what looks like an open self serve salad bar and point at what you would like. You are then told to go around the corner for your disposable cup and plasticware, so no one is serving you any drink unless you order an alcoholic beverage, which appeared to be a can/bottle behind the register. You also dump your food tray as well so no one comes out and cleans the table... at least while I was there for almost 2hrs, no one did. The food was good... was it the best bbq I have ever had? No. Was my food similar to the photos previously posted? Yes and No, my sliced meat was really thin compared to other posted pics. The mac and cheese was 4/5 stars and the okra was 4/5 stars and the sliced brisket was barely a 4/5 stars. However, the turkey was the best I've ever had. The flavor and taste was absolutely amazing. But was the entire meal and portions worth $22? Absolutely not, and not even with inflation. There is also no ketchup which most would say they use it with their okra... they only served their bbq sauce. All this to end with: gratuity at 12% is absolutely ridiculous for a place that literally cafeteria serves your food, hands you your food and then says "cups and plasticware are around the corner". The portions are not worth the prize. The prize doesn't hold up to the value of the food. So if you're in the mood tot eat out a bbq joint in OKC with some fairly tasteful food and you have $30-$40 to spend on a lunch for yourself, then definitely give this place to try. Just make sure you're not Super hungry because it might not fill you up. read more

A true barbecue oasis in the bbq desert of Oklahoma. Yes, I'm a bbq snob!! I've eaten at most of the real bbq joints in Texas, plus i do a damned good brisket myself. And this is excellent barbecue. The brisket has a proper level of rub, forming a nice dark, and is lovingly smoked over post oak (the ONLY wood that should be used) until it slices easily and "juicily" but still maintains it's integrity. And the sausage I had had excellent snap and flavor. I don't really remember the sides as I'm all about the meat, but they had to be acceptable. Otherwise I would have remembered them. After suffering through dried out, backless, flavorless, fall apart brisket that's been cooked over gas and then called "barbeque", Edge is my place to go when I get store-bought bbq. read more

New Que! (review updated to account for second visit) [] Visit #1 [] The brisket at Edge Craft was absolutely fantastic. Some of the best fatty cuts of brisket I've enjoyed in quite some time. Edge Craft managed to walk that fine line of tender and flavorful (which is hard it seems, based on other BBQ places in town). The bark was beautiful. The ribs were also delightful. I ended up eating both of those meats (as leftovers) the next day and they were still quite tasty. But there were definitely a few misses. The sausage is... fine? Spicy, but no real flavor beyond that, and really coarse in grind. So coarse that some of us got a mouthful of cartilage that didn't get broken down. About the sides: the Mac & Cheese was good and my favorite of the bunch. But every other side seemed to have a vinegar base. So regardless of what we ordered, we ended up tasting just vinegar: - Smoked Elote? That's a vinegar base. - Coleslaw? That's an apple cider vinegar base. - Baked Beans? Ooh, you better believe that's a paddlin'. I mean vinegar base. The vinegar undercurrent in many of the sides was so overpowering that I wasn't sure if I was imagining that even the Potato Salad seemed to have a sour pickled quality to it. Vinegar, vinegar, vinegar, vinegar, vinegarvinegarvinegarvinegar. As the meal finished, I absolutely hated the Coleslaw; ended up throwing away a lot of it. The Elote was also pretty unpleasant by the end as well. Also, the sauces are forgettable. The wait time was long, and will likely influence future visits, because it's not a quick thing when you wanna enjoy some BBQ. Much like many other BBQ places, Edge Craft won't take call-in orders. So you have to show up at like... 11 am or whatever, and then stand in line for some ridiculous amount of time, even if you want to take it to go. Also, I was overcharged like... $6. Which, isn't a tiny amount, but the receipt machine gorked out right when it was printing, and I said it was fine. But after looking at my credit card statement, I'm like... that's not fine. But no proof now. I'd like to think it was an accident, but I'll be paying more attention in the future, because the person at the register is watching what's being put on your tray as you order (I'm pretty sure the sides for the meat plates were rung up separately), so unless you're also doing the math in your head, you're kinda just trusting the process. Two 1 meat plates (with two sides each), 1 lb of brisket, 1/2 lb of spare ribs, 2 house sausages, and 3 additional serving portions of sides came to like $89 (after tax and tip). Pricing is reasonable for BBQ (when they charge accurately anyway). [] Visit #2 [] We were back within a couple weeks of our first visit and: We didn't have to wait in line at all the second time, which was surprising. Also, the prices had already gone up. Brisket went from $12 to $13 for 1/2 lb, and the Ribs also went from $8 to $9 for 1/2 lb. Actually, I think all the meat prices went up. Which is fine really because the prices last month were kinda low for a BBQ joint in OKC, and are now in line with most of the other OKC BBQ restaurants. But where the prices went up, the food quality went down. So double-whammy of dissatisfaction. The ribs the second time around were awful; not seasoned particularly well, and the texture of the meat was what one would expect from ribs that were cooked too quickly (tough, stringy, hard to pull off the bone) than low and slow-cooked ribs. And the brisket; I asked for fatty, just like last time, but where the first brisket experience was meaty, juicy, and flavorful, this second 1/2 lb of brisket was just... blubber... Fatty in every sense, with none of the rich flavor. The Mac & Cheese is still good, but overall, this was a crap experience. So between a [*][*][*][*] first experience and a [*][*] second experience, this place is kinda just sitting in the middle now, and I'm not in a rush to go back. read more

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