Smokin’ Joe’s Rib Ranch | The Best BBQ in Davis, OK

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Smokin' Joe's Rib Ranch

4.6

Based on 1433 reviews

Matthew Bevilacqua

20:35 24 Jan 20

Delicious ribs and brisket. Would have been 5 stars but I waited 20 minutes (they had to make okra which fries up in 3-4 minutes). Ribs were awesome and I typically prefer baby back. The sides were just okay, potato salad was good and okra was like any other fried okra.

Raymond Pouncil

12:25 05 Jan 20

Excellent place for really good BBQ. I met my family there and we had such a good time. Good atmosphere and friendly people. I had the three meat combo with ribs, sliced brisket and hot links. My sides were okra and beans. Very very good.

Chris D

00:30 31 Dec 19

Slap yo momma ribs! This place is amazing and their made fresh food and smoked meats blow the doors off most so called BBQ places. The only negative was the pulled pork which was fall apart soft but with little flavor.

Daryl Reid

20:30 20 Dec 19

Hands down. Best BBQ I've ever eaten. Meats were cooked perfectly, and tasted amazing! Sides were awesome, too. And the BlackBerry cobbler was better than Grandma's! Come hungry, and get there early! You won't regret it, and it's worth the drive.... no matter how long it takes!

Sean Clark

19:31 15 Dec 19

This place is so good. We stopped on the way back from Paul's Valley. The brisket was LOADED on my plate. The beer batter fries are absolutely amazing. I can't wait to come back here. Place was clean and the staff was super friendly!

Johnny Brown

04:15 01 Dec 19

Brisket was tender and moist, ribs are fall the bone tender. Flavor is wonderful, aswell as the side. My wife and I split a 3 meat combo and we brought home enough for lunch tomorrow. For us, its worth the drive.

Christopher Stewart

15:22 22 Oct 19

My wife and I stopped on our way home. We got there after closing, but the park host got us set up for the night. The camp ground was clean and the spot level. The park host went above and beyond in helping us. And the ribs are great too! We plan to stop again if we are down that way.

Caleb Daltyn

14:30 30 Sep 19

The best BBQ in Oklahoma hands down! I recommend it to everyone that I know! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, and then when you're finished the dessert is even better! Strawberries on a cloud is honestly worth the drive in itself!

John Douglas

23:50 18 Sep 19

Great place, great service and a ton of great tasting food. Wife loved the brisket and I loved the pulled pork. We found this place while on a road trip and we will do the hour drive to eat there again.

Xc Hotsauce

23:31 31 Aug 19

Amazing! There was a long line but completely worth the wait! Big portions and the food is wonderful. Also, to the lady that paid for our meal because my husband changed her tire, thank you so much! She said she knew the owner so we wanted to pass that along :)

Matthew Morton

02:56 31 Aug 19

Not as good as it used to be. Seems to have gone down hill. The ribs had no flavor; didn’t even seem like they smoked em. Maybe Oven baked? The chicken was rubbery, brisket was bland. I can make better BBQ in my back yard. I’m sure they can put out good Q every now and then, but quality control is an issue.

Russell Hacker

13:09 17 Aug 19

have been eating here for the past 6 years and we just love it. The food is great and you usually have to leave with a takeout box. they are very generous with their portions. In my opinion it's the best bbq in Oklahoma

jamie rodgers

01:55 13 Aug 19

Decent meat. Sides are okay and service sucks. Atmosphere is nice. Went 6 years ago... went back for a birthday party. Won't go back.

Michael Wallace

16:59 08 Aug 19

Food was very good with large portions and the atmosphere was also pleasant. The wait staff very friendly. I would like to stay at the campground sometime. The only reason I don't give it a 5 star is Bubbas BBQ in Jackson Wyoming still rates my number 5 star for BBQ.

Eric Rittenhouse

16:15 28 Jul 19

Overall, food was good. Brisket needs some more flavor and smoke. Ribs were great. Place needs more room because it gets crowded. $2 for extra plate to split a meal? Why.....

Robert Pittman

23:57 20 Jul 19

Amazing as ALWAYS! Fresh and tasty, delivered to your table by smiling, friendly servers! The BEST BBQ in Oklahoma!

Caden Beam

19:25 15 Jul 19

I went here about a year ago when on a vacation. We stopped here and loved the BBQ. Everyone in our group loved it and thought it was the best barbecue ever. We ended up driving here 2 hours away to just eat here. We again were impressed by the barbecue, sauce, fries, and okra. They also have pulled chicken which is usually rare to find and was very good. The sandwich buns were soft and make getting a sandwich so much better. I definitely recommend coming here if you are around Davis.

Gigi Shepherd

21:30 02 Jul 19

I stopped to pick up meat for supper. It was about 3:30pm & I'm headed to Ardmore area. I was thinking they might have some fresh meats coming off the grill & smokers. I ask for brisket & saugages. I didn't open meat container or look at it. I trusted this place would always sell me the very best. This time it did not it was very dry. Maybe left over from lunch. Edit: If stop again I'll definitely ask if meat is fresh out of the smoker. Plus I'll open to see for myself.

Scott A

03:06 01 Jul 19

Best BBQ around. I was a little skeptical cause the menu looked a little limited but I was pleasantly surprised with what I got. The building is a little small for as busy as they can get. Large portions delicious BBQ sauce. The portions are enough for 2 but they want to charge you for sharing a plate AND don't expect free water. I don't drink soda so I had to pay for their branded warm bottled water which is pathetic for a restaurant. Everything about this place says "We're Cheap!". The restroom didn't even have soap so I hope they already had some in the kitchen. Food is good but lots of better places missing lot of basics other provide.

Vincent Lee

21:40 28 Jun 19

Dig into a hearty meal of fall-of-the-bone rib cooked to perfection at this restaurant and you will not leave hungry. Mix it up with some brisket, pork tenderloin and several classic sides like fries, coleslaws, mashed potatoes, etc. You order your food before finding your table but you don't have to wait long before the tantalizing meats are served on plastic tray. The serving method is actually very practical as you can leave the bones on the tray without them getting in the way of the food. Pair the meats with mouthwatering pickles and savory onions which you can get via a standalone station. And don't forget to try a good old southern cold sweet tea! There is also an on-site RV park which offers a nice vacation spot with close proximity to the Chickasaw National Park in the nearby town of Sulphur.

Tamra Fields

00:59 23 Jun 19

Very disappointing! Food was ok except they were out of so many things on the menu!!! Overpriced!! They charge you to use a credit card!!!! They charged us for ranch dressing!!!! We had an order of popcorn chicken and wanted a dipping sauce. We got the last serving of peach cobbler - it was old. Maybe rather than going on a cruise the others could pay more attention to their restaurant. It was busy - but the line went quick and wasn’t too long for our food. Lots of local residents there but seems like they are taking advantage of them with their prices.

Heidi Stingley

00:42 15 Jun 19

Thoroughly disappointing. We first stopped a year ago and the food was fantastic. The second time about 6 months ago was not all that great and today the ribs were horrible. They were dry and overcooked. . My husband hàd the pulled pork sandwich and is now hurling his guts out . I want to like this place, but I just can't.

Matt Clements

21:03 31 May 19

Holy mother of god, this place is so good. Easily the best hot wings I've ever had and I only got them because the girl taking my order misheard my request for hot links.

Jesse Martindale

19:11 18 May 19

Delicious food but be careful when ordering, the portion sizes are insane! Getting a one meat dinner will fill me up and usually send me home with leftovers. Their fried okra is the best fried okra that I have had that wasn't homemade and their pecan cobbler is absolutely delicious. I would probably be 30 lbs heavier if I lived near this place.

Andrew Snyder

19:46 17 May 19

Had the brisket, pork loin, beans, black eyed peas and Texas toast. The pork loin and the beans stood out but it was all good. Nice environment. Friendly people.

Coty Melancon

19:44 04 May 19

The food portion is wild. On average there are about 80% of the people leaving with to-go boxes. The ribs were super delicious! Each one fell off the bone. For the price of the food and the portion you get, you can't go wrong. I will drive the hour drive just to eat here again!

Che Bratcher

16:33 11 Apr 19

The brisket here is outstanding, perfect smoke rings but still melt in your mouth tender. The ribs are so good I was mad at myself for eating so much brisket. About a 2 hr drive from home, but will definitely be driving back down soon and often.

Private Reviewer

04:17 10 Apr 19

So Good!!! Driving from Nebraska to Dallas and I stumbled upon this bbq joint and I loved it! I had a 2 Meat dinner and I was hungry, but decided not to stuff myself. It was hard to stop, but now I can enjoy leftovers. I had ribs and brisket and will probably get the same thing on my way back North. Although I am tempted to try everything!

Crystal Clow

03:15 27 Mar 19

Amazing bbq restaurant tucked away in little Davis. A few opinions from my visits: 1. You really don't need the 2 or 3 meat meal unless you want leftovers. The portions are HUGE! 2. All the meats were really good with the pulled pork out ahead and the ribs in the lead. THE RIBS!! 3. I could go back just for extra large servings of their beans and black eyed peas. Amazing! 4. DO NOT go during peak times. Lines out the door and you will not find a seat, unless you'd like to sit outside. Not bad when the weather is nice, though. 5. Did I mention don't going during peak times? Also go early. They start to run out of things.

Carlos Alvarez

23:33 21 Mar 19

Food was Awesome 🤩🤩🤩! Best BBQ place in all of oklahoma. All the food is delicious and each plate is enough for two. We will definitely come back the next time we are in town. The line is long when you order but it's worth the wait! We also order the loaded potato and it was real delicious and big. If you go to Turner Falls, your next stop should be this place to grab some food!

Little Foot

04:23 20 Mar 19

Beat bbq ever! The two meat combo is enough to eat on all day and then some. Great service always. Fall off the bone ribs. Worth the drive. Been coming here for over two years now and never had a bad experience. The owners are great and even remember my dads name when he comes in. I have had food from all over the world and this is my favorite place ever

Melinda Evans

00:49 01 Apr 18

Fairly large portions. Friendly staff. Usually very busy. Indoor and outdoor seating. Never disappointed.

Herbie & Deborah Lenard

02:03 24 Mar 18

The chopped brisket sandwich was awesome, unfortunately the brisket was dry and tasteless. Very, very dissatisfied. The pork tenderloin was fair but won't eat it again. Stick to the chopped brisket sandwiches and you'll be more than satisfied.

Pete Brightwell

12:15 17 Mar 18

You simply can't find a better barbecue smoke house in Oklahoma, as far as I'm concerned. Anything you order will feed at least 2 people and their prime rib is the best I have ever had. If you are a connoisseur of top notch smoked barbecue, you are going to love this place. They also have a large RV park right next door to the place, for those running down I35 that might need an overnight hook up.

Mason Heath

02:41 11 Mar 18

Great food, large portions, odd they closed at 8 and it's advertised to close at 9, call ahead if your questioning it, food was so good though I had to 5 star

Kelly D. Cox

03:00 08 Mar 18

I love it here. Best food and they serve a man's size plate. Costs are little up there but you won't leave hungry for sure, great service is a plus. Joe built a aircraft runway so you can fly in. Has an Rv Park and they are planning a pool. Tunnel Falls and a zip line are real close within 3 miles. Closes Sunday for church.

Steve Cairns

04:17 28 Jan 18

Excellent burgers & BBQ . All the food I have had here is the best. I love the ribs . Very affordable. One meal can feed you for 3 days. I stop there every time I am in the area.

MARTA PFINGSTEN

02:43 05 Jan 18

Lots of great food. One plate is enough food for two persons. Clean, country-style picnic ambiance. Nice place to bring large families and out of town guests. There are nice rental cabins on site which are located near the Arbuckle Mountains and Turner Falls!

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