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    Papa's Backyard Barbque

    4.7 (47 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    A variety of sauces and spices
    Kim C.

    This place is delicious with a spectacular interior. It's converted from a gas station and when you step inside, the interior will blow you away. The food is filling and when you get your plate it's not thrown on like other places. The sausage is yummy and hey even have an option of spicy links. The bacon is perfectly crisp and salty without being burnt. The toast is buttery and not too hard. Nothing is drenched in oil. It's a great place for breakfast. I wasn't expecting that since it's BBQ but I definitely want to come back if I get the chance for both BBQ and breakfast. The guy who owns the place is pretty awesome also.

    Benny S.

    Super good food they also give you a cold mug for drinks and have condiment for you ice cream

    5 rib meal and slab.
    Julie H.

    Coming from Ohio, we had no idea what babyback ribs could really be. My husband ordered a slab which near us is 1/3 of the size. He literally got a mountain of meat. The best part is the seasoning was so good that you don't even need sauce (which is amazingly good btw). I got a 5 rib meal which I couldn't even finish. The sides are good as well. I tried the corn and mac and cheese. For an extra touch, ice cream comes free with yout meal.

    Papa's,has a HUGE variety of hot sauces!
    Karen H.

    Very clean place. I ordered the 3 rib dinner. I wish I would have taken a pic. I've never seen such little ribs!! They were maybe 3" long. They ask if you want St Louis style or Baby Back. I ordered St Louis. You get 2 sides. I ordered the okra and a corn dish. Both were very good but the temperature of the sides was basically room temperature. The ribs had a great flavor though. I would go again, but get a different meat. I did bring home some sliced brisket (which is actually chucks) and it is very tasty. They have bottles & bottles of different types of hot sauce. That was cool. The bbq sauce was ok, lacked in flavor. Added some hot sauce! I make my own and am spoiled to it. And unfortunately the worker was not that friendly. She wasn't rude, just could show some small town friendliness!

    Lance P.

    We stopped and tried this place on the way home from a Highschool basketball regional in Checotah. I was very impressed with the various types of meat they offered. Choices such as the normal pulled pork, brisket chopped or sliced, and fall off the bone ribs. They also had turkey, fried chicken, and smoked bologna. The barbecue sauce was good, but didn't stand out. They have a self-service drink station, pickle bar, and ice cream machine. The staff was nice, but with everything being self service we didn't have much interaction with them besides them bringing our food. I had the 2 meat dinner with pulled pork and sliced brisket with Mac and cheese and fried okra, total was $11.95. My wife enjoyed their loaded fries with chopped brisket. Family of 4 ate for $41.00. Bathrooms were located on the outside of the restaurant due to the building previously was a gas station. It was raining when we went so this was kind of a hassle. Overall, I found this place to be a very good restaurant with melt in your mouth meats. I would highly recommend for anyone traveling down I-40 through Okemah, it's about a mile North.

    Best place to eat in Okemah, OK
    Kenya M.

    Yum, yum, yum are the best three words! This family ran restaurant is the best place to eat in Okemah. The sliced brisket is wonderful!

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    Brisket was good and tender. Also, the mac and cheese was great. The prices are reasonable and the staff was helpful with the menu.

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    4.1(108 reviews)
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    We stopped here while traveling through, super glad we did. It's conveniently located off the…read moreturnpike, easy access off and on the turnpike. If you're hungry this is your place, promise it will not disappoint! The staff is beyond amazing, very welcoming and friendly. Provided good recommendations and always checked on us. The wife had the rib dinner, super delicious and flavorful. It comes with choice of sides, the potato salad was mustard based, not over powerful, just right. Okra crisp and hot. I had the 2 meat combo dinner; smoked slice chicken and brisket. The sliced chicken was moist, delicious and great tasting. The smoked sliced brisket, tender and my palate was jumping. Comes with choice of 2 sides which I had the country style green beans (loved them) and smoked BBQ beans which definitely kicked it all off. For dessert we had the blackberry cobbler with ice cream. Oh my, oh my!! I highly recommend stopping here if traveling through or even make a trip to come because it's well worth it. Service is excellent and the food is outstanding. A big shout out to Jana and staff, thank you for being so warm and welcoming.

    Oh it was horrible. The pork was so overcooked it had no flavor. They tried making up for it with a…read moresalt rub. So it was salt. I tried the bbq sauce but it was sour. I wonder if it's busy because it's the only place in town. It would never make it in the city

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