The burnt ends, bbq club sandwich, sausage, brisket, and grilled chicken are all to die for. Service is always excellent. I like the country western charm at all the Swadleys locations. All 3 bbq sauce options are lacking good flavor in my opinion. My wife and I are regulars here. read more

The gentleman who greeted everyone as they entered was amazing! He was jovial and courteous! He was probably the manager. Our waitress was friendly and took really good care of us. The chicken strips were blazing hot and delicious! Coleslaw was not good at all. Decent salad bar. read more

We had this delivered from Uber Eats. The delivery went smoothly (it was a little later than originally predicted, but not by much and it didn't impact our experience). We ordered 4 meals: ribs, burnt ends, catfish, pulled pork sandwich and sides for each, such as fried okra, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, jalapeno corn, regular corn. One thing that was a bit of a challenge on Uber Eats is the items had slightly different names than their web menu, so we were a little uncertain for instance if corn was just corn or if it was the creamy corn or one of our party was going to order a potato dish of some kind and the names were different enough that we weren't sure it was the same thing. The fried sides, such as the fried okra, was very plentiful but extremely overcooked to the point that one of us threw away most of his portion. I made it through mine eventually but it was not great. I enjoyed the potato salad and the baked beans. The beans were a little overly sweet for me, but they were still pretty good at drowning out the overcooked okra taste. I tried a bite of the coleslaw and hated it. In fact, 3 of us tried it and hated it. I didn't try the corn, but the people who ordered it liked it. The burnt ends, I tried a couple of and they were quite good, but they were over-sauced with a sauce that was too sweet. I hadn't been there before so would have maybe made some special instructions, but yet, they were still good pieces of meat and a good size portion. I'm not a fan of ribs, the person ordering them liked them okay. They weren't exactly "pull off the bone" tender from my observation. So we'll get to my order of the catfish. This is going to sound like a joke, but it was really sunny when we sat down to eat and the catfish was shaved so thin that I could literally see through the fish. It was like breaded paper. I like crispy edges on my catfish, but there was barely any meat. I've never seen catfish "shaved" so thin. The slices were thin like lunch meat. It was such a rip off to get these thin pieces. I let someone try a piece of mine and he wouldn't even finish past one nibble off the piece. We spent about $100 on this order. I didn't complain to Uber Eats because it wasn't their fault, but I definitely was disappointed and wish we'd given my first choice a try, but saw the catfish dinner and that made me want to try Swadley's instead. Boo. read more

Wanted to see what was the hype and was not disappointed. The bun ends was perfectly cooked and the ribs were delicious. The baked beans were sautéed to get that sweet flavor but balanced. Highly recommended this place. read more

Swadley's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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I've been eating here for years, something has changed unfortunately not for the better. This is the third strike for our family. Food quality has diminished to the point that the manager brought my food out asked if it was right. I explained no the bacon and cheese should be on the sandwich or the fries he didn't seem to care. read more

I had the burnt ends dinner. It was very good. First time at Swadley's. Clean and well kept restaurant. Very friendly staff. Very good service. I would recommend. read more

I went through the drive thru and the line was looooong. So I just relaxed and listened to some to some tunes. I don't mind wait. The food was so good, chopped brisket, potato salad, spicy beans. DELICIOUS read more

I'm really disappointed with my recent visit. I paid an extra $2 for brisket and the portion size was shockingly small. It wasn't even a full piece--more like scraps than a proper serving. For the upcharge, I expected something much more substantial. You honestly get more food at Dickey's Barbecue Pit, and they actually weigh their portions, so you know you're getting what you pay for. Between the price and the portion, it just doesn't feel worth it. Unfortunately, based on this experience, we won't be coming back. read more

Swadley's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

World Famous (for ribs? BBQ? Drinks? Service?) got my attention, and they're right across the street, literally across the street from where we're staying for the night. There is a huge menu on the wall, easy to ready. People who've been here before, they skip that, and walk right in, they know what they wanted. We should, too, this isn't our first ribs restaurant, but we need to be sure! Our first time, and we've been around 70+ years, this is the first we've heard of them. We ordered: 4 ribs dinner served 2 sides and a roll. Salad (it's a buffet style) and Sweet Beans for our sides. (We've already have 2 corn on the cob-from another restaurant the night before and sweet potato fries & onion rings. These will go with our order we thought. And fruit). Our order was very informative & friendly. Our food arrived quite fast. It was packaged and everything was there. We'll surely go back again, and this time, check them out in other locations! read more

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Worst Swadleys. Always makes you pull forward when nobody is even behind you. Takes forever. Also paid $5 for a spoonful of cobbler. Said they ran out of cobbler bowls and Put it in a small foam condiment container. Total rip off. Claimed they weighed it but no way. read more

I love their salad bar there. They have so many options and you can make your own. I had the brisket last night and ordered the lean. It was very tasty. The baked potato was huge! Always a great experience! read more

Swadley's Bar-B-Q - Baked potato and brisket dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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We love Swadley's although their prices have increased to the point where it has to be a treat. Their sampler platter is consistently good, and I love their baked potato. Service is reasonable, although it is confusing that sometimes they want us to get our own pickles and condiments and sometimes they get it for us. I'm never sure what to expect, and since you order at the counter and need to prepare the tip in advance it is hard to plan for what kind of service you will actually receive. read more

My favorite meal at Swadley's is the smoked chicken dinner. The chicken was so dry, I had to drown it in the sauce to eat it, the roll had been microwaved and was hard and no butter for it. Definitely not worth the $30, we paid for the chicken dinner and a hamburger. The restaurant wasn't very busy and the food was served quickly. The server was nice, she said she had been working extra shifts for people that wanted off & took care of us. read more

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This place is quite a disappointment...very low grade compared to other locations. The food is decent and the staff overall is good but the manager is horrible. He's rude, snide, overall just gives the Swadley's a bad look. read more

Had the oklahoma sampler, rib was raw, blood coming out. Brisket was not pull apart tender. Burnt ends was nothing but fat. We having been coming to swadleys for many years. But it's becoming more of a miss than a hit. Please do better. read more

Good number of customers Saturday night 7:30 p. staff appeared to begin closing task. No coffee No ice cream Limited items on salad bar The staff was polite but the attitude was to get us out of the restaurant. read more

Very good food the only thing is I go 2-3 times a week and the price is never the same and I always get the same exact thing . When I asked and showed the girl at the window she said it's the same when clearly it wasn't I keep every receipt now maybe cooperate can elaborate read more

Best BBQ and other restaurant in OKC -- menu is amazing and the food delicious -- never disappointed

Food was close to inedible. Worst BBQ food I have ever had. Pulled pork was cold, dry and just bad. Sliced brisket was some of the worst i have ever eaten. Sausage was okay. read more

Cashed in my rewards points - got the Oklahoma Platter with an extra rib, bread & butter pickles with Thick N Juicy BBQ sauce. What a feast! read more

My nieces absolutely obsess over Swadley's. The rolls here are so great, sauces are yum and portion sizes are decent. Their go to meal is mac and cheese, the fries (duh) and a meat dish with sausage. Even the kid's chicken nuggets are good. Service is always wonderful and kind. The restaurant is clean and plenty of parking all around. read more

I stopped in at Swadleys on my way home from work today and I got the single meat dinner and of course I wanted brisket so bad add an extra charge and then I had them add a Rib which also adds another charge that being said I got little half pieces of brisket and my sides normally or in the past I should say you would get quite a bit. I could see the bottom of the box very little okra very little campfire, tights and then like I said little half pieces of brisket and I got the moist brisket so most of it was fat and very little meat. I am not happy with it. I probably will not go back because you spend that kind of money you should be getting what you pay for and that absolutely was not the case. I did not get what I paid for it and that's it for me. read more

Swadley's Bar-B-Q - brisket, okra and campfire taters - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Went to swadleys bbq today orderd the Oklahoma sampler wanted hot links with it they put sausage on it after I told them I wanted hot links they ask me if I wanted moist or lean brisket when I got it home the brisket was tough like it was cut with the grain and the pulled pork was all fatty I spent 44 bucks and my dog wouldn't even eat it read more

excellent food and service!! Always a great meal whether dining in or taking out. Love the people and the food!! read more

I have only ever ordered to-go from Swadleys and only order one thing- the chicken tender meal. I can honestly say these are the best tenders I have had in my life. I get the kickin' option on them, && make sure you get extra of that sauce it comes with (idk what it's called but I could drench that whole meal in it). Even without the sauce, the food had great taste. It comes with the fries (although there are other sides you can choose) and a roll. I'm the type of person who orders one thing and sticks to it, && I never miss an opportunity to eat this meal. Anytime the ladies at work say Swadleys, I immediately place my order. Anyway, back to the review... when I go in to get my orders, I am always greeted by friendly staff who and very nice and willing to accommodate any requests. Great customer service && I highly recommend you try this. read more

Swadley's Bar-B-Q - Foggy's Chicken Tenders - Light Portion with kickin' seasoning and extra sauce. - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Everything I've tried has been delicious Service has been very good Ambiance is rustic and I like it read more

I just left the Bethany location on Rockwell and ordered the cherry cobbler. It had 3 cherries in the entire bowl and 90% dough! And that is not an exaggeration, 3 cherries and 90% dough, I was so pissed that I ate the 3 cherries and walked out without saying a word! I have been going to the Bethany location for 14 years, but I will never go back, I hate being lied to or being cheated! SWADLEY'S SUCKS!!! And for the record, I have never left a bad review in my life, but that was such a blatant rip-off I'll never go back for anything at the place! read more

Always my favorite place for bbq. Great price for the product and fast service as well !

I am a frequent visitor at Swadley's. I normally buy food from this location at least twice a week.i appreciate the great customer service and that my food order is almost always correct. That, along with the rewards program, keeps me coming back. Thank you, Swadley's for making my experience with your restaurant one that consistently provides good customer service. Keep up the good work! read more

Wearing hairnets is a start, I don't like finding hair and my food. I know I will never go there again. Totally enjoyed the food until I found Hair that is completely gross. read more

We spent $64 for 3 meals which was way overpriced. They wanted to charge me for extra bbq sauce when they never done that before. You're not only losing out on your refills and ice-cream bit want to be greedy with the sauce? My wife ordered the country boy and they forgot her fried ocra so she didn't get much to eat. read more

Swadley's Bar-B-Q - Country boy,potato salad and no fried ocra - Barbeque Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Mas- produced and over priced. Meat was just ok with seasoning. Fry's were nothing to brag about. Server brings you drinks and bbq sauce, but they don't tell you that till you try to get it yourself and then they almost yell at you. Any place that has "world famous" in the title is usually over rated, and this is one of those instances. I recommend going somewhere that looks like a dive. read more

We had eaten at Swadley's in El Reno years ago, and weren't that impressed. We passed by Swadley's in Edmond near Quail Springs all the time, and never stopped because of that prior experience. However, a couple of weeks ago, we did stop, and it was really great! We had their special of the day which was a chicken fried steak sandwich, onion rings, and banana pudding for dessert. Their chicken fried steak was better than Cattleman's!! We were totally impressed with the food, and the service was great as well. Clean restaurant, quick service, and clean restrooms. We will be back. read more

Great service and great food! I visit the location on memorial! The best ever!!!!!!!!!!!!

​ Swadley's is my go-to restaurant for barbecue in OKC and has been for over 20 years​

Definitely my favorite place to eat!! The burnt ends are my go to every time! The staff is always extremely nice and helpful and I really appreciated the fact they were playing Christian music in the background. read more

My wife and I thought we would try Swadley's BBQ restaurant for lunch today. I ordered the catfish and she ordered the two meat tray. We ate half and took the other half home for dinner. My wife did not care for the beans or bbq sauces. I did not like the potato salad, which tasted like it was purchased from a grocery store. We did like the catfish and the the meats. We were surprised at the small portions and the higher prices. We don't think this is a restaurant we will patronize. Everyone's tastes are different, but we really can't recommend Swadley's at this time. read more

Excellent service by Kylee. Very pleasant with a smile and thorough, and kept our glasses full. The food was good with a pleasant atmosphere

from the time we stepped into the door until our meal was complete, everything was excellent. Food quality and quantity was over the top. you will definitely need a To-Go box. All the staff was very polite. place was very clean. read more

Absolutely fantastic place. They have Friendly staff great barbecue and good people. Easy to get in and out of.