John's Bar-B-Q

Okemah, OK · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.9/5
★★★★★ 4.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Okemah
#1
of 21 restaurants
City Percentile
90%
rating percentile
Address
John's Bar-B-Q, 21 W Coplin St, Okemah, OK 74859
Phone
(918) 623-5646
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

John's Bar-B-Q is a restaurant located in Okemah, OK. It is one of 21 restaurants listed in Okemah. Its 4.9-star rating is above the Okemah city average of 4.4 stars. Based on combined rating and review volume, it currently ranks first among restaurants in Okemah. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–7 PM
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday11 AM–7 PM
Friday11 AM–7 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 c leon · Oct 2025

All I can really leave a review on are the burnt end sandwiches we got to go. We've eaten here before, but it was some time ago, and I don't quite remember what we ate, but I promise it was delicious! But these burnt end sandwiches!!!!!!! Omg hands down the best! They gave us mild sauce which was tangy and sweet, and an entire side of purple onion that my mom and I promptly dusted with our food! Y'all really need to try this place! Exit 221, turn South, and it's directly between Love's and the Okemah Casino! You will not be disappointed! I wish I could post more pictures but we were in a hurry and didn't get to sit down.

★★★★★ 5.0 Aimee Lasater · Feb 2026

We stopped here because of the great reviews, and the food did not disappoint. Top notch barbeque in an unassuming small town venue with friendly service. As several others have mentioned the loaded baked potato with brisquet was wonderful and the pulled pork sandwich was flavorful and big enough to satisfy a teenage boy. They only have tea, bottled water and canned sodas to drink. Also no public restrooms so visit Loves next door first.

★★★★★ 5.0 Cam Mcbeth · Dec 2025

Top 3 pulled pork sandwiches of my life. Will return to try the ribs. When you walk in they have older awards including some best BBQ sauce awards so I was curious about the sauce Ordered the pulled pork sandwich with a side of beans. Pulled pork comes on a buttered toasted bun with plenty of pulled pork on it. Sauce was more on the sweet and tangy side, I ordered mild so no heat, and was thick so it's not too messy. Definitely award winning favor Beans were also on the sweet side with chucks of beef included. Will order them again. People are super friendly and seem to be popular in the area. If you can swing by it's worth the detour

★★★★★ 5.0 John Bender · Jan 2025

Glad we stopped in and tried John’s. The loaded baked potato with brisket was excellent. We also had the hot links, baked beans, and smoked turkey. The turkey breast had the perfect amount of smokey flavor and it was unbelievably juicy. I also really enjoyed their house bbq sauce and sweet tea (it’s not too sweet like some places). We’ll stop again and try some different meats the next time we’re driving across Oklahoma. The photo of the loaded baked potato doesn’t do it justice. It was huge.

★★★★★ 5.0 Isabel Martinez · Aug 2024

I really never write reviews, but definitely, this place was a 5 star. I was traveling by on the I-40 and came across this place. The food was delicious and on point! I got the 5 Rib Dinner and 2 meat (of your choice) combo dinner with baked potato. The food had a lot of flavor and was really juicy. The baked potato was bigger than my hand. The service was great and very welcoming. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is in the area.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Drive Through ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Assistive Hearing Loop ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Quick Bite

Services

Barbecue restaurantPizza restaurant

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