Above PaR BBQ

The name of this BBQ joint has me confused. It is spelled "Above P@R." Check the signs. The restaurant's theme is a play on golf. No barn tin, farm implements, road signs, not even a picture of a cow inside the restaurant. A golf themed, side of the road, rural country BBQ restaurant sure seems odd to me. And instead of PAR, it is P@R? And then, Above P@R? Wouldn't you want to be below par. Isn't that how golf works? The goal is to come in under par? That means you are good, right? I'm sure that there were hours of thought that went into the name, and it all makes sense to someone. Just never mind, lets focus on the food. It is a clean, simple little cinder block building on the south side of highway 64, west of Tahlequah. Nothing fancy. The menu covers the BBQ essentials: ribs, brisket, sausage, pulled pork and an Oklahoma favorite bologna. The usual sides, mandatory fried okra, etc. etc. and a surprise, normally only appearing during your family holiday get togethers, Deviled Eggs! Yep, Deviled Eggs! My wife opted for the Brisket Sandwich with fried okra and potato salad. Brisket here is excellent. Tender, lean with a thick smokey bark. I had the jalapeno sausage, baked beans and the potato salad. Great tasting, smokey sausage. The potato salad here is exceptional. Not the typical mustard potato salad, like you pick up at Walmart in the deli section. I'd guess that Above P@R's potato salad is derived from a secret family recipe. It is tasty. The bake beans tasted like they spent some time in the smoker with the brisket. A nice touch of smoke. The helpings of the sides are generous. Check the pictures. We couldn't finish them all. A selection of BBQ sauce is on the table. The hot is perfect!!!Great friendly service from a feisty young lady working today. My receipt said it was Christina.Most BBQ joints are "par" for the course. "Above P@R BBQ" is very good! So, in golf terms, being better, it is below par. That made sense, right? EAT HERE! The food is fantastic. Be sure to try the golf ball challenge. You might win your meal!

We love this place when we are in the area! We hope it stays open and continues to grow. The BBQ is really good, the side are fantastic and the staff is super friendly! Give it a try, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

I enjoyed my first visit, had the brisket. Subsequent visits the brisket was still tasty but the portion was too small, and coinsisted mostly of fat.I'm not sure if I'll go back.

Delicious food. Smoked to perfection. Quick & friendly service. Great portions for price.

Best brisket sandwich I've had. Literally melts in your mouth. Great service generous servings on sides

Tried this new BBQ restaurant while I was home for a visit and was glad I did! Noticed the large crowd everyday I drove by so I figured I would give it a shot! I'm very picky about bbq so I was apprehensive about a new place. In an old store I frequented growing up between Tahlequah and hulbert about 5 miles West of Tahlequah on Hwy 51. It's been nicely remodeled inside and decorated with a light theme toward Golf hence the name. The menu is fairly light in choices but plenty to pick from. I decided to try the Two meat with 2 sides. I picked ribs and bologna! My sides were coleslaw and baked beans. It also came with a slice of Texas toast! All that was missing was onion and a pickle! The coleslaw is sweet n creamy and was very good. Again I'm picky! The baked beans are dif than u will normally find. Ive eaten similar before like them. They have small pieces of bacon along with pieces of bgr in the mix. Nice sweet taste making them another win for me. No chili powder in these u often get and I think it ruins them. Very good! The ribs were baby back ribs I think. Def not large ribs I really expected. Very tender with a light rub on them as well but I didn't really notice once I drown them with sweet BBQ sauce! They have 3 sauces. Sweet, Tangy and Hot! The bologna was cut up in pieces and I'd prefer it be in one piece myself. Thats just me. Well smoked and very good. I do recommend giving this place a shot. I think most everyone will like it. I'll be back when I'm home again.

Delicious food, tried the brisket sandwich and different sauces with potato salad. Looking forward to trying out other entrees at my next visit. Owner , Ronnie is wonderful guy, staff is friendly and attentive. Definitely check it out!