Edge Craft Barbecue

If you want the best BBQ in Oklahoma, this is the place to get it. Zach is obsessed with delivering that “Texas Smoke” It’s all natural, he buys the best meat he can, and he spends countless hours each morning making sure it’s the best that it can be. And it shows. He’s always there slicing meat and is always happy to share his wisdom and make recommendations. You’ll never feel like a bother here. And the brisket….. it’s the best I’ve ever had. I’ve been to Austin and have had multiple BBQ joints down there, Edge Craft builds on it and offers our own little Oklahoma twist. The Brussels are to die for, and the Mac n Cheese is also delicious. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, if you get lucky enough to catch them on a special… buy everything available! The beef ribs, the pastrami, oh my! I get meat sweats every single time I think about my next visit!

By far the best BBQ in Oklahoma! Whenever we have guests in town, we always take them here. I highly recommend trying the daily special or the brisket – both are fantastic. When it comes to the sides, it’s always tough to choose just two, but everything is delicious. This place never disappoints!

Lean brisket was decent, ribs were ok. Potato salad was good, Brussel sprouts are just smoked way too long. First time here, probably will try another place for Q.

It's good. Not the best I've had, but good. Loved the brussel sprouts. The chopped brisket sandwich had too much fatty pieces on it for my liking. I didn't eat it all because of that. The red beans and rice was ok. Pretty pricey.

I’ve eaten a lot of bbq in the OKC area and I hands down love the style and uniqueness that Zach brings to his restaurant. My personal favorite is the pastrami on Fridays. There are so many sides that can be eaten as an entire meal. I’ve gotten to know Zach and his crew over the course of their run and they are a solid stand up bunch. I recommend getting there early or you’re SOL….I’ve drug my feet before and ended up with eating things I’ve never eaten and still loved it.

Best BBQ of my life - Zach takes pitmastering to a whole nother dimension. Be prepared to delight your taste buds. We splurged on the beef rib - the meat was falling off the bone it was so tender and perfectly smokey savory. Brisket was also phenomenal - and the turkey was super tender (my BF made the comment, why can't Thanksgiving turkey be like this?!). Got the mac + cheese and brussels but was def eyeing the potato salad with chopped bacon on top. Glad we got out BBQ fix while traveling through town, thank you Edge Craft!

If you want good BBQ this is it! Tried the two meat plate (sliced brisket and sliced turkey) with mac&cheese and red beans & rice. They have a mild BBQ sauce and a spicy. Both sauces are good but both the brisket and turkey stood on their own. Plate also comes with pickled pink onions and regular pickles. The Mac&cheese had a topping sprinkle of fine dried bread crumbs with a unique and tasty spice that was really good. The red beans and rice also had a spice bite that stood out with excellent flavor. For dessert got the banana pudding and it did its job in closing out the meal nicely. The pudding was sweet but not overly sweet and had a whipped banana cream on top of the pudding and banana slices on the bottom. Overall everything I tasted was very good. The place is in a warehouse district and the inside was like an old garage converted but clean and nicely decorated as a typical BBQ joint. Staff were helpful and informative. This place easily gets all 5 stars.

You know you are going to have good BBQ when you have to wait in line. Edge Craft did not disappoint!! The brisket was smoked to perfection. The smoke ring and bark were great, but the tenderness of the meat kept us wanting more. The ribs were nicely done. Just a tug to pull the meat from the bone. The sweet sauce that was added just after cutting added to the taste of the peppery goodness. Finally, the sides were large and complemented the meats nicely. Most places have either good meats or good sides, Edge Craft has BOTH! This is a must-go-to stop for good BBQ!

Great bbq when I went, like the simplicity of the menu and the dining area straightforward- focus on great food and a place to eat! Quick service on the counter and it's a typical bbq joint- noise without being overly loud.

For starters get here early! Parking is limited and the line is long. I totally don't mind because good bbq is always worth the wait. Edge craft did not disappoint. The restaurant is airy and open. It looks they had a bar at one point but is no longer open. They do serve canned beer and wine if you're looking for that but the real treat is the bbq of course. The brisket was tender and moist, the jalapeño cheddar sausage had a great kick to it, collard greens had bacon in them and were the best I've had in a long time. I wasn't overly impressed with the mac and cheese but that's ok because everything else was spot on. I can't wait to come back on a Saturday when they serve beef ribs!

Ok.. I'll be honest I'm not a huge bbq fan. Most of the time I just find the brisket to be dry, the ribs fatty, the sides underwhelming. Not so here at Edge Craft bbq. I found the brisket to be very moist. I found the pork ribs tasty And, I thought the sausage was excellent. Others at the table loved the Brussels sprouts, mac and cheese, and beans. The staff were very helpful and the facilities were clean. Would I come back ... absolutely!

First thing, get there early, the food was great. I could not eat the hole meal, they give you more then you can eat. the experience was great.

I was curious to try this place because it recently was voted one of the top 10 Texas bbq places outside of Texas. They're only opened three days a week and my friend recommended we get there 30 minutes early. I'm glad we did because when I pulled up I took one of the last 2 parking spaces inside the lot. They had a nice bench outside the building that's covered in shade which was a nice spot to wait at. It is a bit pricey so this wouldn't be an every week sort of thing for me but the food is very much worth it. I had their special of the day, beef ribs. The crust on that was just a tiny tad salty for me (I don't typically add a lot of salt to my diet though) but my friend said it was perfect for him. I also got their 2 meat with 2 sides and chose their brisket, sausage, red beans with rice (nothing super special about this side), and East Texas Tomato Salad. (The tomato salad was a special for the day and it was really good I liked the avocado and the dressing it had a lot). They had three different barbecue sauces at the table, and I really liked the OG option. Overall, their food was delicious and my friend really liked that they asked if we wanted our cut of brisket to be lean or fatty.

I dnt like barbecue and rarely to I find good side at a bbq place. But this place broke my steak of bad bbq. The jerky pork belly burnt ends was amazing, exquisite! The tomato cucumber feta was refreshing and excellent. The potato salad was another great hit, the smoked elote was another good side and it wasn't over powering. The banana pudding was good too and they serve a good amt. I do think the banana pudding would be good with wafer pieces and banana pieces. I would go back for those burnt ends or even just the sides.

We didn't get there until 3 on a Saturday, which is not a mistake, but you might miss out. This place is incredible and once the food is gone it's gone. Luckily I still got fatty brisket (AMAZING!!!!!!) didn't get the sides I wanted, but the fried okra is still amazing. Service is quick and the restaurant is always very clean. This is the best BBQ I've had in OKC! Hands down.

Well, dang it! If I tell the truth, the line is only going to get longer.... sigh... Alright, can you imagine my dismay while in search for the best BBQ in Texas, my husband and I stumbled upon one in our very own town! Not only is the line nothing compared to most noteworthy places in Dallas and Austin, but the food is even better. We arrived at 10:35 am and were third in line. Expect a 30-45 min wait in line if you don't arrive before 11:00. We had the brisket, pastrami (Friday only), turkey, mac n cheese, Brussels sprouts, coleslaw, potato salad. We also had their daily specials of pastrami sandwich, brisket dirty rice and smoked duck confit. Yes, that's right...duck confit.... Not something I comment about a BBQ joint, but presentation was beautiful. The Mac n cheese had a crumb topping, the dirty rice had a sprinkle of green onions. The meat had a nice smoke ring. Succulent brisket and pastrami. Turkey was nice a juicy. I sensed something beer like with it. Possibly brined or basted with beer? I'm just guessing. Mac n cheese was the best we've had on our BBQ quest. Brisket dirty rice, potato salad and coleslaw were stellar. The hubby had to pause with his eyes closed after his first bite of the pastrami sandwich. He needed a moment to be alone with it. Drum roll please... in our #2 slot (Behind Franklin's in Austin). Yes! That's right! I'm saying it was better than Saltlick, Terry Blacks, Hard 8 and Goldee's. There's probably a wanted poster of me in TX now for saying that. Oh well!

We went on a Friday during lunch. We got in line around 10:50 am and there was already a line prior to opening the doors at 11:00 am. We made the right choice because by the time we got up the order, the line was as long as the building. Order at the counter. What slows things down is you order and pay but don't move on until you've received your food. My friend said that may be because they may run out of something before they get it to you if they call a number or name. If you arrive much after opening, it may be 30 minutes to an hour before you can order. Pastrami Brisket - Excellent. This is an incredibly well done meat option. I've never seen anything like it and I will definitely be sure to order this every time. Don't miss out on this one if you go. Be aware, this is a la carte only. You can't get it in a multi meat plate. **It looks like this is offered only on Fridays** Turkey - Very solid turkey. No complaints at all. Delicious and not dry at all. Pulled pork - Very tender. The flavor was good. A bit mealy for my liking but the rest of the group liked it. All natural brisket - they asked if we wanted lean or fatty. We went with fatty. Next time we will try the lean cut. Again, good flavor but a bit mealy for me. Jalapeno cheddar sausage - Excellent. It has deep cheese pockets. You can see in the photos where the cheese oozed (sorry, weird word choice) when they sliced it. Not very spicy, just a touch of heat. The sausage itself has great flavor but adding in the epic amount of cheese and the jalapenos just works so perfectly. Pork ribs - Excellent. They were so tender. Not dry and the bark is perfectly seasoned. Hot Gut Sausage - We didn't try this one. We couldn't get past the name. Fried okra - Fried crispy enough for me. You don't get that everywhere. Nice touch - they salt the okra. I don't understand why most places don't salt their okra. Mac and cheese - Shells with creamy cheese sauce and topped with breadcrumbs. Solid Mac and cheese. Smoked elote - As a huge surprise to our group, this was the real star of the side choices we tried. We thought it was on the cob as we saw in pictures but it was in a dish. Which is great for sharing. Most interesting of all is that it was cold. Almost like a refreshing cold corn salad. We were all surprised at how much we enjoyed it. Banana pudding - It was more of a whipped texture, maybe? Delicious. We all enjoyed it thoroughly. Pricing - Actually not bad! 3 meat plate with 2 sides is $30. I think that's about average for bbq. Daily specials Thursday: pork belly burnt ends Friday: pastrami brisket (by the half pound or on a sandwich) Saturday: Texas size beef ribs by the pound Hours as of posting this Thursday - Friday 11 to 3 (or sold out) Saturday - 11 to 4 (or sold out)

If you've been living in OKC for the past couple years and haven't eaten at Edge Craft BBQ yet you done messed up. Perfect moist brisket, the best and smokiest turkey I've ever had in my life, tender and juicy pulled pork and fantastic hot sausage. Friendly staff and a nice open dining area with plenty to let you know this is TX BBQ(and probably the best you'll get outside the state) make for a great all around meal. Did I mention you'll be hard pressed to find a better potato salad anywhere?! The bacon and rustic mustard make it a perfect creamy bite. Top tier BBQ I've ever had in my life, and the best I've ever had outside of the state of TX. Edge Craft is putting OKC on the map! I arrived at 11:20 on a Saturday and only had to wait about 20/30 minutes! Get yourself down here stat and get you some of the best meats you'll ever eat before everyone hears the good news and the line wraps around the building!

I have yet to have a bad meal at Edge. I popped in today (code for stood in line a while) to grab a Texas Trinity to go. I always feel at home here with the Texas decor and down-home music I grew up with playing above the din of conversation. You can take the girl out of Texas, but you can't take Texas out of the girl. Honestly, the gumbo drew me in today and it did not disappoint. Per usual, Zach delivered outstanding brisket, ribs, and sausage. I also grabbed some Mac n cheese for my husband - they have the BEST Mac n cheese - a side of collards, and at the last minute grabbed a Peach Pudding. [SHHHHHH! Don't tell Josh - he can't eat peaches at the moment. Oh. My. That peach pudding was to die for. I didn't grab a pic because it was in a to-go container, but the ginger snap cookie, combined with the peach preserves and fresh peaches made me go digging for the recipe I KNEW I had read in Texas Monthly. My only suggestion is that the owners should move the specials board into the middle of the walkway towards the front. There is always someone leaning on the wall which keeps folks from being able to see the board and results in a deer-in-the-headlights moment at the front of the line. Hands down, this is the best BBQ you'll find in OKC... if you're lucky enough to get there before they sell out.

What a place! Went here for a late lunch and avoided the rush but the downside was they had run out of about half of the food and I'm not complaining. That's a sign of good food especially in a BBQ joint. Limited quantities means it's made in house and fresh. Boy is this a cool new spot to check out just be prepared for a line. It's top tier BBQ

The best BBQ brisket I've had. The pulled pork was amazing also. The sac Mike's turkey was good but I've had better. I can't wait to stop by again. We drove from Tennessee on our way to see the grandkids.

Edges Craft BBQ is a rare gem in Oklahoma, offering authentic Texas-style BBQ that's hard to find around here. Their brisket is unbeatable in Oklahoma City, boasting incredible moisture, bark, and flavor. It reminds me of the legendary Franklin's BBQ and Goldee's BBQ, both of which have topped the Texas Monthly list--the Super Bowl of Texas BBQ. Plus, their collard greens and red beans & rice are fantastic. Hours are limited & there is a long wait but it's 100% worth it! Definitely a 10 out of 10! Adios Amigos

Listen I know everyone thinks that Texas is king for bbq but let me tell you from an absolute bbq snob that has been to most of the top ten in Texas this place could easily be in that group!! The brisket was absolutely perfect, the jalapeño cheddar sausage was amazing and the ribs cooked perfectly! I got Mac n cheese and potato salad for sides both were delicious! Do not sleep on this place!!

What a treat and what a find...I came here for lunch off Yelp recommendations and couldn't have been more happy. We arrived a little later so they were out of a few things but that's to be expected knowing the following of this place. This was true Texas bbq down to the post oak wood used for smoking all the meats. The staff was awesome and super friendly. My food was outstanding! I had the beef brisket and something I hadn't tried before beef cheek. Along with a side of homemade potato salad and brussel sprouts. The meat was outstanding! It was tender, pull apart complete with a great smoke ring. The flavors I can't say enough about and the bbq sauce was next level. Hard to choose what I liked better the spicy or mustard based sauce because both were amazing! Being the bbq snob I am I left here 100% satisfied and so happy for the choice we made to eat here. This is a must visit place while in OKC. My recommendation would be to get here when they open and take full advantage of the full selection because once they run out for the day there is no making anymore.

Quick business lunch today at Edge Craft. This was my first time here. Arrived at 10:50 for the 11 o'clock rope drop. I was around 10th in line. The line moved quickly with what seemed to be plenty of seating that was turning over at the same rate that the line moved. You walk from the order line to your table with your food, but they send someone around to clean off the table when you are done. There is no refill service, and no "wait" staff. This being said, you are charged 12% gratuity. I fundamentally disagree with this as a strategy for running a service business in the US. As for the bbq: You've got you standard 2 meat, 3 meat, and sandwich options. I had turkey, fatty brisket, and one rib. All three were good flavors. The turkey was a little dry, the rib was good, but not amazing. The brisket was money! It was moist, not too fatty, and plenty of bark flavor. I felt like all meats had a good flavor, but not the big smoke that I was expecting. The sauces were all three good, but not great. They had a house standard, hot, and mustard. The sides were excellent. I had watermelon salad and smoked elote corn. The watermelon was incredible with just the right amount of mint and jalapeño spice. The smoked corn was served in a dish and had just the right amount of pop still that it tasted fresh from the cob. I would go back with a friend if they haven't had a chance to try EC yet, but I wish that they would build the 12% gratuity that is charged into their menu price list or make it truly service based discretionary. I won't be back by my choice again until this changes.

Researching BBQ in and around Oklahoma City on my drive through, I selected Edge Craft for their brisket and 4.5 Star reviews. I'm happy I stopped in, and enjoyed great brisket and sides, thus this 5 Star reviews. I requested and received: 1 slice of thick marbled, and two slices of lean, and a corner of burnt end brisket FANTASTIC!!! I added a little freshly ground salt, and devoured everything. It didn't need any sauce, though I did try all three available on the table. Their house is meek, and the spicy is barely spicy, so that would be the way to go, if you want sauce. But, this brisket is so good, it doesn't need anything. I had excellent coleslaw, while I rated the beans as very good. Add on a local craft beer and the 12% service charge (instead of tipping), and the total was $35. I'd be a regular if I lived here.

Don't usually think it's fair to blast a place in a review after one visit, so I gave it 2 stars instead of one, since neither of us want to go a second time. We spent around $50 or more on lunch for two. I tried at least a bit of several sides as well as two different meats. I would not call anything I had better than fairly good. I wanted to try the pastrami but they were sold out at 1:00pm. With several local BBQ spots that I think are very good to excellent, I can't see a place open only 4 or 5 hours on only 3 days a week making a go of their endeavor - unless they were exceptional. Edge Craft is certainly not. Van's Pig Stand has excellent, tender, dry rubbed ribs about 9 out of 10 times. And they usually are not overly fatty.

In August, 2022, Daniel Vaughn of Texas Monthly Magazine saluted this as one of the three best Texas style 'cue joints in Oklahoma. Indeed. $30.96 purchased a 2 meat (brisket, jalapeno cheddar sausage), 2 side (cheese grits, okra) plate, with a banana pudding and a can of diet coke. The sausage is truly outstanding-- good snap, and just the right amount of heat. The fatty end of the brisket is classic central Texas-- moist, with well rendered fat, decent bark and pink ring. The grits are smooth and creamy, with a great cheese flavor; alas, the okra was too salty for my taste. The two sauces on the table (mustard and tomato based) were both blessed with a bit of heat. The pudding is a nice, modestly sweet finish, with great balance between the pudding, bananas and wafers. This is destination 'cue at its finest. It comes with my strongest recommendation.

I've eaten BBQ all over the state. In my opinion, this gets top billing. Hard to find, but next to Dead People's Stuff behind an iron gate in a warehouse. Be prepared to either get there early or wait a bit, because the secret is out and there are lines. I tried the 3 meat combo. Turkey, brisket, & ribs. For sides I recommend the mac-n-cheese and/or the Mexican corn. The turkey was the juiciest smoked turkey I've ever had, on par with the juiciness of a fried turkey. The brisket seemed to melt in my mouth. I told him I wanted the fatty portion and he even threw on a couple of burnt ends. The ribs were as good or better than any in town. Tried a bite of my friends smoked sausage and wasn't a huge fan of that, though. Overall, a solid A.

A true barbecue oasis in the bbq desert of Oklahoma. Yes, I'm a bbq snob!! I've eaten at most of the real bbq joints in Texas, plus i do a damned good brisket myself. And this is excellent barbecue. The brisket has a proper level of rub, forming a nice dark, and is lovingly smoked over post oak (the ONLY wood that should be used) until it slices easily and "juicily" but still maintains it's integrity. And the sausage I had had excellent snap and flavor. I don't really remember the sides as I'm all about the meat, but they had to be acceptable. Otherwise I would have remembered them. After suffering through dried out, backless, flavorless, fall apart brisket that's been cooked over gas and then called "barbeque", Edge is my place to go when I get store-bought bbq.

The best bbq in the metro. Hands down. We've been coming here every Friday for months now. (Friday is pastrami day) I've had almost every side and they all are phenomenal. The banana pudding is a great special treat. All the sauces are great too. The gold sauce mixed with a lil spicy is my fave combo. Don't attempt if you are short on time. They always have a lime but it's so worth the wait. Just plan your visit accordingly.

So I recently got to try this place and, I have to say it's pretty good! However, I don't think I would wait in line for more than 30 mins again ‍ It's nothing special if I'm being honest. The prices are slightly higher than other local BBQ spots. The meat was very flavorful and juicy. I also enjoyed their sauces, the sides were nice as well. Come prepared to wait in line!

I really enjoyed the sliced brisket & ribs that had a smokey flavor throughout both cuts of meat. Yes it's pricey. But you pay for great bbq! You know bbq is great when you don't need any bbq sauce. I normally don't like fat but the fat because it's smoked it amazingly good. I appreciate that they have collard greens. The okra was fried to perfection! The banana pudding is great! Will eat here again. Biggest con is the pricey automatic gratuity charge. It's not like someone came around to clean the tables or refill drinks. Everything was self serve after ordering at the counter.

The food was great! Sadly they sold out of ribs by the time we got there but the brisket and hot link were amazing. The owner was really nice and came and checked on us while we were dining. The restaurant was very clean and had a really chill vibe. If lived in OKC this would be a spot I'd visit on the regular.

Best BBQ we have had outside of Texas! Hands down must stop!! I had the brisket, pulled pork with side of Mac&Cheese, brussel sprouts. My husband had the ribs, hot gut links with brussel sprouts and coleslaw. The brisket has a great smoke ring and bark. So moist. The pulled pork flavoring was amazing. Mac and cheese was on point. AND oh my those brussel sprouts went above and beyond. Only thing I should have done was try the banana pudding because my guess is it would have sent me over the top! My husband said the ribs and hot gut links where excellent. Don't miss out! Stop here! You won't be disappointed! If we could give 6 stars we would!

I was skeptical about how good this BBQ would be because I've heard that it was in some ppl's opinion that it was the best in the state. Best in the state? Highly debatable. Darn good? Absolutely. Their rub is very black pepper forward which I didn't mind, but for others that might be a turn off. The one thing that I appreciated is that many BBQ places seem to treat their pulled pork like an after thought and it ends up being bland, Edge Craft's pulled pork was fantastic and in my top 5 fave pulled pork ever.

Edge Craft BBQ is a must try! Everything was tasty and satisfying. Their brussel sprouts, potato salad, brisket and ribs were delicious! The service was fast and friendly with a welcoming & casual atmosphere.

Best Central TX BBQ in the state. There is a reason there's always a line out the door for this place. Zach Edge is some kind of Wizard when it comes to smoking meats. The brisket is consistently moist and flavorful, great bark and melt in your mouth. I'm getting emotional just writing about it. Pulled pork, divine. Smoked turkey, are you kidding me? I've never had turkey this delicious! (sorry mom) I'm telling you, this is the real deal. If there's a line, stay, it's worth it. Zach will be up there slicing meat to order for each customer. He looks you in the eye, asks what you want, and serves it up for you. How many head chef/owners do that? I mean, I don't know but doesn't seem like many! I love to see this place busy, because it is my absolute favorite. Sometimes tables can be hard to come by when people don't trust the process, but by the time you're through the line, if people aren't being jerks and hoarding tables, you'll have a place to eat. Ohh! And don't forget to get those homemade pickles - mmmmm so good!

Went with a friend during lunch and was extremely excited to try the place known for one of the best bbq in Oklahoma City. It was a nice place with great atmosphere and you knew the ownership brought in a little Texas swag to OKC. I purchased my lunch along with my friend. We both got the 2 Meat Plate with 2 Sides ($22ea), I ordered water and my friend ordered a tea ($3) which ended up being cups you filled yourself that were 6oz. Upon being rung up, they have a sign pasted above the register that explained there was an additional 12% added to our bill for gratuity. Now, I worked in restaurants through high school and college and that was waiting service. This place has zero waiting service. You literally order as if you were in a Subway, Qudoba or Five Guys Burger. You stand in line and go through what looks like an open self serve salad bar and point at what you would like. You are then told to go around the corner for your disposable cup and plasticware, so no one is serving you any drink unless you order an alcoholic beverage, which appeared to be a can/bottle behind the register. You also dump your food tray as well so no one comes out and cleans the table... at least while I was there for almost 2hrs, no one did. The food was good... was it the best bbq I have ever had? No. Was my food similar to the photos previously posted? Yes and No, my sliced meat was really thin compared to other posted pics. The mac and cheese was 4/5 stars and the okra was 4/5 stars and the sliced brisket was barely a 4/5 stars. However, the turkey was the best I've ever had. The flavor and taste was absolutely amazing. But was the entire meal and portions worth $22? Absolutely not, and not even with inflation. There is also no ketchup which most would say they use it with their okra... they only served their bbq sauce. All this to end with: gratuity at 12% is absolutely ridiculous for a place that literally cafeteria serves your food, hands you your food and then says "cups and plasticware are around the corner". The portions are not worth the prize. The prize doesn't hold up to the value of the food. So if you're in the mood tot eat out a bbq joint in OKC with some fairly tasteful food and you have $30-$40 to spend on a lunch for yourself, then definitely give this place to try. Just make sure you're not Super hungry because it might not fill you up.

Nothing remarkable about the brisket. Beautiful bark and smoke ring - but the meat itself was dense and the smoke flavor overpowered the flavor of the meat. The sides I had were less impressive than that. Very typical mayonnaise heavy potato salad and cole slaw. The mac-n-cheese had great cheese flavor - but the macaroni was over cooked and gummy. The beans and rice consisted of rather bland ranch-style beans topped with equally bland white rice. Great pickles. Overall, nothing "signature" to separate it from the chain BBQ places and some significant missteps that keep this from being great BBQ. The rustic building vibe is great and fitting for a BBQ joint. Could have done without the homeless dude peeing on the side of the building as we walked by. I guess that's to be expected since the city alcohol detox center is a half block away. Theres much better local independent BBQ without dealing with that. Just saw on the news that you are having to repay $66,000 in wages and tips that were illegally withheld from 13 employees and then used for your business operations. And, suddenly, the guy peeing on the wall doesn't seem so bad. I won't be back for multiple reasons. (And, yeah, I'm sure somebody is going to write a new review masterpiece to counter this with lots of glowing review adjectives. There may even be a few carefully staged photos...) Disregard my opinion of the food if you want - and ignore the guy peeing on the wall...but even the most well-CRAFTED review can't "unring the bell" of a four minute story on the news.

Not much to complain about here! My wife and I retrieved food from here and went to eat it at Crossed Timbers brewery. Nothing wrong with the aesthetic at Edge Craft, but it's tough to beat the beer at CT, and I digress! The employee we talked to was obviously a fan of the food there, and was able to guide us with some recommendations. We ended up getting brisket, turkey, macaroni, fried okra, and brussels sprouts. The brisket was very tender - my wife found it to be a bit fatty, but I thought there was enough lean meat that I could get a good mix of meat and fat in my bites. The fat was like liquid gold, and I proceeded to eat every morsel on the plate. The turkey was wonderful - I really wouldn't normally eat turkey at a BBQ place, but it was recommended and they were out of a few things (probably since we were there at an odd hour - between lunch and dinner). It was very juicy and flavorful. The brussels were great - tender on the inside and crisp on the outside. There were some chunks of bacon in that went well with what I would call the "meatiest vegetable." I really, really liked the fried okra. I always love fried okra but the coating on theirs is so thin and crispy, not a claggy, chewy coating that makes other versions soggy and disappointing. I would love to speak to the mac n' cheese, but my wife literally ate the entire side before I had any. I did not get one bite. I'm a little upset.

The food was rather bad quality and it seemed to have sat out awhile as it was very dry. The servers were nice at least but it's just a drafty old warehouse and was cold the whole meal.

Best Barbecue I've ever had! Brisket is amazing and tried the bacon ribs for first time and they were unbelievable. If you go and there is a line, I promise it is worth the wait. 100% recommend. Can't wait to be back in town and visit again!

Killer brisket and ribs.... Haven't had the sausage my buddy loved it. Get there early as word is out

The best BBQ in OKC metro area. Sorry I don't have any pics to add. The Q down in the city is mouthwatering delicious. The Brussel sprouts and baked potato salad is perfect. The turkey ribs and brisket are on point. Get there early as the food could be gone.

New Que! (review updated to account for second visit) [] Visit #1 [] The brisket at Edge Craft was absolutely fantastic. Some of the best fatty cuts of brisket I've enjoyed in quite some time. Edge Craft managed to walk that fine line of tender and flavorful (which is hard it seems, based on other BBQ places in town). The bark was beautiful. The ribs were also delightful. I ended up eating both of those meats (as leftovers) the next day and they were still quite tasty. But there were definitely a few misses. The sausage is... fine? Spicy, but no real flavor beyond that, and really coarse in grind. So coarse that some of us got a mouthful of cartilage that didn't get broken down. About the sides: the Mac & Cheese was good and my favorite of the bunch. But every other side seemed to have a vinegar base. So regardless of what we ordered, we ended up tasting just vinegar: - Smoked Elote? That's a vinegar base. - Coleslaw? That's an apple cider vinegar base. - Baked Beans? Ooh, you better believe that's a paddlin'. I mean vinegar base. The vinegar undercurrent in many of the sides was so overpowering that I wasn't sure if I was imagining that even the Potato Salad seemed to have a sour pickled quality to it. Vinegar, vinegar, vinegar, vinegar, vinegarvinegarvinegarvinegar. As the meal finished, I absolutely hated the Coleslaw; ended up throwing away a lot of it. The Elote was also pretty unpleasant by the end as well. Also, the sauces are forgettable. The wait time was long, and will likely influence future visits, because it's not a quick thing when you wanna enjoy some BBQ. Much like many other BBQ places, Edge Craft won't take call-in orders. So you have to show up at like... 11 am or whatever, and then stand in line for some ridiculous amount of time, even if you want to take it to go. Also, I was overcharged like... $6. Which, isn't a tiny amount, but the receipt machine gorked out right when it was printing, and I said it was fine. But after looking at my credit card statement, I'm like... that's not fine. But no proof now. I'd like to think it was an accident, but I'll be paying more attention in the future, because the person at the register is watching what's being put on your tray as you order (I'm pretty sure the sides for the meat plates were rung up separately), so unless you're also doing the math in your head, you're kinda just trusting the process. Two 1 meat plates (with two sides each), 1 lb of brisket, 1/2 lb of spare ribs, 2 house sausages, and 3 additional serving portions of sides came to like $89 (after tax and tip). Pricing is reasonable for BBQ (when they charge accurately anyway). [] Visit #2 [] We were back within a couple weeks of our first visit and: We didn't have to wait in line at all the second time, which was surprising. Also, the prices had already gone up. Brisket went from $12 to $13 for 1/2 lb, and the Ribs also went from $8 to $9 for 1/2 lb. Actually, I think all the meat prices went up. Which is fine really because the prices last month were kinda low for a BBQ joint in OKC, and are now in line with most of the other OKC BBQ restaurants. But where the prices went up, the food quality went down. So double-whammy of dissatisfaction. The ribs the second time around were awful; not seasoned particularly well, and the texture of the meat was what one would expect from ribs that were cooked too quickly (tough, stringy, hard to pull off the bone) than low and slow-cooked ribs. And the brisket; I asked for fatty, just like last time, but where the first brisket experience was meaty, juicy, and flavorful, this second 1/2 lb of brisket was just... blubber... Fatty in every sense, with none of the rich flavor. The Mac & Cheese is still good, but overall, this was a crap experience. So between a [*][*][*][*] first experience and a [*][*] second experience, this place is kinda just sitting in the middle now, and I'm not in a rush to go back.

Really tender and good brisket! I know some of the other meats are probably just as good. They were out of turkey and I read it's good. First they do not like sweet anything! Except good sweet tea.... Lol. Besides brisket we ordered sausage. Very spicy and unless you have some sweet bbq sauce, just hot. I even eat jalapenos but this sausage , we had to bring home. Both of their bbq sauces, one orig and the other spicy are not to my taste. Now for sides..... Potato salad and corn Elote are ok. Slaw just ok. Beans, threw in trash. I really like all beans, so husband was shocked when they went to trash. All of the sides we ate had a vinager taste. Nothing sweet here! So even though the meats (besides sausage) are probably good, I can not give even a 4 star to someplace I wouldn't highly recommend. I hope some do like the vinager flavor! Really Nice seating, cool place, super clean. Very friendly !

A foodie told me about Edge Craft Bbq awhile back and I just had to try it once I had the time. I'm not sure what the building was before the restaurant but it's pretty cool and very open inside. You really get the Texas bbq vibe. Their food was great as well! I really liked the smoked turkey. Normally it's all dry but not this one. Side dishes were great as well.

Sticking with four stars - the brisket is A MUST. It is some of, if not the best brisket I've ever had. Sausage was solid, nothing that blew me away. Mac n cheese was average, but certainly serviceable. Smoked elotes didn't have any smoke flavor and was served chilled (which I didn't expect) but it was tasty. Absolutely worth a visit, and come early (or they'll run out of stuff!)

Did not live up to its billing. Ribs were too greasy and chopped brisket had too much fat. The Butcher Block in Wellston, OK is much better.

Love this BBQ. Place is kind of out of the way, but definitely worth it! Service was friendly and line wasn't too long. I was there shortly after it opened... hopefully they are around for a long long time!

The hubs and I weren't terribly impressed. The JC chorizo was interesting in concept but not so much in reality. The brisket and ribs were tender. The sides were meh. I had the Mac and cheese which was really thick but not too cheesy in flavor? Nothing was bad but nothing was really memorable either. We are bbq Uber snobs so please try them out and not just take my word for it.

Edge Craft - Masters of the Craft 100% I love BBQ, if you've seen my insta then you know I kind of live for BBQ and Edge Craft sets the bar in OK. I've been wanting to try Edge Craft for a while but have not had a chance to visit, but when I saw they had the Cuban on special I had to make the trip. It was 100% worth it. The bread on the cuban had the perfect crispy toasted crust, it was some of the best bread for a cuban, they could make garlic bread out of it and I'd buy it by the pound! The Swiss was perfectly melted and the meats were so good. As a whole, one of the best Cubans I've eaten, they knocked this one out of the park. The brisket was to die for, they smoke it in the traditional Texas way with post oak but the seasoning is a welcomed upgrade. It's light so the beef flavor comes through but there's a hint of spices that also come cleanly through. It's definitely not overly smoky so you know they have a clean hot fire burning. The bark was money, cooked low and long enough for it to develop and then rested in beef tallow to put that moisture back in. Perfection. Ps don't forget to enjoy the pickles and onions, definitely not an afterthought. They put thought and care into everything they put on your tray.

This is the best BBQ spot in OKC. If you're looking for Smokey and savory, this is the place. Phenomenal staff, great menu selection, and fair priced (especially for the quality). I wouldn't mind seeing some creative lunch specials, but this place is amazing regardless.

4.5 stars on food - 3 stars on the fact that they automatically add 12% tip to all orders..? When was it appropriate to "take" customers money based on a "tip" which is left for service and payment of our choice? I left an extra 5.00 in the tip jar already on my pickup order, only to see 4.80 taken out ALREADY. think that's BS - especially on a ticket for 2 people not 12.... I think it's overstepping - let your CUSTOMERS leave their tips... as it's their money right? Keep up the good BBQ - hope changes are made from this above

Wonderful BBQ! Got the 3 meat meal with Brussel Sprouts and collard greens. The BBQ sauces are amazing. I love it all. Heavy vinegar based flavors which is my love language. It's way downtown; hidden gem surrounded by brick and iron fencing in a rough part of town. Seriously great BBQ!

Tried this place on a Saturday for lunch. Ordered the Texas Trinity, 2 Ribs, and 3 sides for 3 people. The Beef Ribs were 1.5 pounds a piece. This BBQ is every bit as good as what you find in Central Texas. The beef ribs slid off the bone on a single pull. The sausage had a great flavor and plenty of heat. Ribs were well seasoned and tender. Brisket was incredible. If you love good Texas style BBQ, this place is a must try. Disappointed in the sides. Nothing special. In addition, be prepared for a 12% surcharge added to your bill in addition to the sales tax. This place is definitely A contender for best BBQ in OKC.