I originally wanted to eat at the Merch however the wait was over an hour and we were hungry! LOL We do what we always do, look on Yelp. This place was one block off the main strip but had great reviews. We were so glad we stopped. The thing with most BBQ places, either the meat is good and the sides are no good. Or vice versa. This place delivered on both! We got the sliced brisket and chicken with cowboy beans and cheesy potatoes. Yummy! Cap, the owner came out to ask if everything was OK and we had a wonderful chat with him about the history of Pawhuska and the filming of the movie Killers of the Flower Moon. I forgot to take pictures because we were so hungry. But we ate it all! read more

It's about 6 PM on a Sunday night in Pawhuska, OK. Other than fast food. You have two options for dinner, BBQ or Mexican. We chose Triggers BBQ, reviews were generally positive and it was a short stroll from The Frontier Hotel. The young lady working the counter was very friendly and our order was placed quickly. The fountain machine was not working which isn't a big deal. We each decided to try RC Cola. The only rub I have at this part of our experience is don't blame someone for the fountain machine not working. It's just a poor reflection. Just state it's not working. I ordered the brisket, coleslaw, and cheesy potatoes. My lovely wife ordered "the last of today's pork", brisket and cheesy potatoes. The food came out quickly. It was immediately noticeable that the brisket had sat in a warmer for way to long and was past its prime. A slathering of BBQ sauce on the brisket was not much improvement and was really uninspiring its self. A prior review noted the brisket tasted more like liquid smoke and I would agree. "The last of today's pork", was not as painful as the brisket yet not by much. Moving on to the cole slaw which I believe was a red wine vinaigrette. It was not to my liking however it might be to yours. I'll call this a push. Finally the cheesy potatoes. This side was good, moist and tasted as expected. It's unfortunate that this was the best item as I would fully expect the BBQ to be the star. The place is rustic, clean and small. With the draw in Pawhuska being The Pioneer Woman fame and you are a short block walk away. What you serve should be on point. This BBQ experience wasn't. read more

Service was ok. But food lacked. The baked beans tasted more like chili. The sausage was dry. We asked for pickles and received a bowl with 3 pickle slices for 2 people. When we asked if we could get more we were told that's all we could have. Not to mention that they lost my order and I received my order half way through my tables other orders. Very disappointed in my first visit. read more

Really nice couple with some excellent Bar-B-Q. One of the only places to eat on Sunday night in Pawhuska. The brisket and pork were cooked perfect. The cheesey potatoes is a type of hashbrown casserole and Really tasty. read more

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What a pleasant surprise! Showing some out of state friends around Pawhuska we came upon this little gem. Food was wonderful as was the service! read more

Amazing BBQ but their sides? The best BBQ sides I've ever had. Ever. Friendly people and amazing service. So glad we found this place! Hope to see you in Tishomingo soon!! read more

Trigger's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Pawhuska, Oklahoma

The BEST bbq we have ever had. We were late enough that we had to settle for pulled pork and bologna. The sauce is homemade, duh...the sides are not an after thought, they are incredible. The beans are worth the trip by themselves. read more

Trigger's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Went for lunch meat was so good. I had brisket, ribs & rice dressing. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Small place off main street very clean. We will definitely eat their again. read more

So good, will come again when in Pawhuska. Friendly owners , love the authentic atmosphere in here. read more

Trigger's BBQ - Ribs, sausage, apple cider slaw and cheesy potatoes and their homemade bbq sauce. VERY good! - Barbeque Near Me - Pawhuska, Oklahoma

The customer service was amazing, and the food was great! I recommend getting the cheesy taters and the baked beans.

Stopped in the middle of the afternoon while driving Route 66. Had pulled pork sandwiches, which were good.

The food was great. The owner Cap gave us the history of the town and showed us around. He was very knowledgeable and pointed out all the interesting history of the Osage nation. read more

The food was great, the ambiance charming and the owners so pleasant and welcoming. If you don't want the hum drum expected food at the mercantile with a 4 hour wait, head down the block to this wonderful little gem! The meats are deliciously juicy and smoked to perfection, the homemade bbq sauce delish, "grandmas" cheesy potatoes and "moms" okie beans all hit the spot!! read more

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The food just wasn't good way to much liquid smoke the brisket was chewy you could play tug a way with the fat in the sides. I'm all for small Oklahoma businesses but was hoping for better the service was fast and quick read more

Trigger's BBQ - The 3 meat combo. Ribs brisket and chicken with cheesy potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Omg !!! So good !!! Everything was great . Cooked perfect . Real home style sides. The sauce is the bomb we bought the large jar to take home. Service friendly and welcoming . If you're in town it's a must eat at place A+ read more

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Went here Saturday - it was really good service was very nice ! The bbq brisket was delicious ! Sides were awesome ! I even got a loaf of the jalapeño bread to take home ! read more

We are in town from Iowa and nothing is open on Sunday in Pawhuska, except Trigger's and thank god! We got the shredded chicken, brisket, cheesy hash browns and Louisiana rice!! YUM!!! I went back and got two more orders to take back to IA! read more

Trigger's BBQ - Brisket , shredded chicken, Louisiana rice and cheesy hashbrowns - Barbeque Near Me - Pawhuska, Oklahoma

The food is great and so are the owners! I just tried the pulled pork sandwich and loved it. Can't wait to see how good the chicken and the ribs are! read more

Quaint restaurant. The food was delicious. Very friendly employees. Would definitely be a regular if I lived close by. read more

Trigger's BBQ - a pulled pork sandwich with a side of bread - Barbeque Near Me - Pawhuska, Oklahoma

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The food was ok. Kinda pricey compared to the other bbq joints in the area. Cheesy potatoes were the best part of the meal. The homemade bbq sauce was pretty good. read more

Mediocre BBQ from a pitmaster who self-admittedly does not eat barbecue. The cheesy taters side dish was the most appetizing element of the meal. Firehouse decor was interesting. Service was acceptable, but not above average. Seek BBQ elsewhere. read more

Wish I could give 6 stars! The owner and staff were extremely nice. Little did we we know, the food would be an even better surprise! Perfect helpings of some of the best bbq I've ever had! I can't say enough about how impressed I was with the entire experience! Amazing! read more

Food is very tasty. "Captain" (the pit boss & owner) was fun and interesting to talk to. The decor "triggers" questions for the Captain and he has plenty of interesting stories and background history of the local area. A must for your visit. read more

Food is fresh and yummy! Just down the street from the Mercantile, Captain will treat you to great barbecue and hospitality. Barbecue sauce is definitely optional with this barbecue because the flavor is in the food not the condiment! read more

The meat is pretty good, the cheesy potato side is really good The hours are a bit wonky but if you find them open it's worth a stop read more

Drove up from Tulsa for a day trip and stumbled on this place. Glad we did! The owner couldn't have been nicer and a damn good bbq cook! It was a lot fun eating great food and listening to stories about him growing up in Osage. Do yourself a favor and make the trip here. I promise you it's worth it and you will be glad you did! Can't wait to get back! read more

This was hands down the best bbq I've had all the sides are incredible. He does his own flare on old traditional sides!!!! We were in town for 3 days and we ate at triggers twice...also I was a chef myself for 10 years and I would recommend this amazing spot to any and everyone..... The "Cap" or "Chris" is the Chef. He Is Soo kind and hospitable. We give it a 10 outta 5 stars.... We will be back. All the love. Enjoy!!!! read more

I have traveled a lot of places forBBQ and this place was outstanding. I would give it 6 stars if I could. The owner was amazing. If you don't get the beans you will be sad. The brisket was VERY good. If I ever get back this way again I will stop here for sure. AWESOME! read more

10/7-10/9/2022 Rusty and Karen D. I live in the Kansas City Area and have always considered this the best BBQ in the country, but not anymore. Triggers BBQ in Pawhuska Oklahoma is the best overall I have ever had. We tried everything Capt and Gay made on the menu. When the food is this good you don't need alot of items just do what you offer the very best. Capt cooks with pride and love in each and every item. We will be going back for a few days to eat the very best in the midwest. read more

Great service and good food. It's the little hole in the wall spot hidden a block from the Mercantile. read more

Trigger's BBQ - Triggers BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Pawhuska, Oklahoma

The best brisket and chicken I've ever tasted. Great family-run restaurant in the town of Pawhuska. Popped in with no wait at all on a Friday afternoon. I bet supper times are busier. The cook pays special attention to serving delicious slow- cooked meals, just like mom used to make. L Guarnieri read more

We passed through and stopped at this little place . I ordered the chicken slammers and husband got the pork meal everything was really good. Highly recommend. If we are ever through here again definitely worth coming back to. Not to mention we got in and out within 30 min. Customer service was outstanding! read more

Owners were great! Very nice! They had several items that were not on the menu! Food was delicious!

Excellent food! Very friendly and charming staff. Overall an pleasant and enjoyable experience.

Yummy food. Pulled pork and cheesy potatoes. Pretty tasty. Wasn't a fan of the coleslaw but it was interesting

This restaurant does not look like much when you're walking past it, but don't let the first impression fool you. It was the best meal we had in Pawhuska! First, the owners were fantastic hosts who are clearly passionate about their business. This is always a nice touch. Secondly, the food was beyond delicious. We enjoyed sampling all of the meat offerings, but the bison brisket was phenomenal. We highly recommend trying all of the sides as well. Honestly, every member of our family picked a different favorite, but none disappointed. A must try! read more

This is the best barbecue I've eaten in years! It's a cool, very small building. The owner is eclectic and so accommodating! The prices are low especially considering the quality of food and wait staff. Eat at unusual hours and you won't have any trouble getting in and being served quickly. Don't miss it; it's literally the best food in Pawhuska without the hype! read more

Very glad we ate here. The brisket and pulled pork were great, and the sides we had (cole slaw, beans and cheesy potatoes) were unique and outstanding. As was the house made BBQ sauce. The owners were very friendly, good conversationalists. It's a couple of very short blocks from the Mecantile, and well worth a visit! read more