Earl's Rib Palace — Restaurant in Oklahoma City

1st time I visited the Earl's along Memorial Rd. Just west of hwy 74 in Oklahoma City. It was around 11:30 a.m. There was a short line at the counter. Once it was my turn to order, the tall bearded gentleman was very polite and knowledgeable about the ingredients in the food they served. The staff was continually taking orders from customers at their tables. They smiled and greeted people as they entered the establishment. They made people feel welcome. As I looked around the dining area, I saw plenty of open tables when I arrived. The pictures and paintings around the walls were fascinating history, and other antique signs made the atmosphere exciting and enjoyable. The tables, as well as the floor and the counter, were clean. As was the part of the kitchen that I could see.

Now, I want to be fair and objective and fair in my review. It's not the 1st Earl's Rib Place I have visited. I am sure that I will go back. In case the negative experience was just a fluke, this visit.

I ordered the Earl's Beng plate. I was hungry, and I continually inquired about ingredients when I eat out because I enjoy my sugar-free lifestyle.

I smoke a lot of different cuts and types of meat at home. I prefer sugar-free dry rubs, no sauces. If I get any BBQ sauce, I always request it on the side. I might lightly dip into it.

I love good brisket; it's one of my favorite smoked meats. I typically trim and smoke my brisket myself.

This brisket didn't taste bad. The slight hint of hickory smoke was good. But the brisket itself, in my opinion, was overcooked. It was very dry. Each time, I tried to use my fork to pick it up and put it in my mouth. It just flaked or crumbled into small pieces. It would have been easier to scoop it up with a spoon than to use the tines of a fork.

Once in my mouth, I had to drink water to swallow it. Unfortunately, I didn't have a great experience with the Beef brisket that I was served that day.

On my plate were hot link slices, and the texture was like it was boiled dry—nothing hot or spicy about the portion that I was given. I don't know exactly how it was cooked. The texture tells you that it was overcooked. A little shriveled and air pockets like it once was fat rendered out completely. Third meat item I had was Ribs. They were the best of all the meat on my plate. Unfortunately there were only 2 Ribs.

My 2 sides were fried Okra and deviled eggs. Before I moved the Okra to reveal the meat on the plate. There was so much Okra the meat was hiden.

For me I felt like I was missing the main ingredients I was there to enjoy. Portions of meat as you will see in one of my pictures. Is disappointing to just look at.

The deviled eggs were good. They have just a little bit of pickle relish in the yoke mixture. But they didn't taste sweet. I enjoyed the deviled eggs.

To be fair to this establishment, I will visit again and I will order the same plate and compare it. $20 is the price of this dish. Sides could definitely be smaller and the main items Smoked meats should be larger.

You can order fried Okra anywhere and get a good...

I went in to order a plate and sat and watched 3 other people come in and order food. One lady had to get up and ask for her food. Well when they got theirs, I noticed a group of 5 men that ordered way after me got their food as well. I sat and waited patiently but then a couple came in and ordered and they got their food. I still sat there with no food. I get up and go to the counter and some guy starts talking to me with an awful attitude. I had already explained that I wanted a refund because I keep getting looked over. He then says “Do you want your food or not”!!! I explained that I wanted a refund and then he begun to cut me off and he said “ look your gonna have to talk to the manager I can’t help with that!!! The manager was standing right there on the phone. He a really nice guy and has never spoken to me the way the other guy did. He got off the phone and proceeded to give me my refund. I told him I was sorry but I just will not take this kind of treatment. He then proceeded to tell me I was looked over because all those who got their food before me even though they ordered way after me, were online orders. It was an absolute lie! I was standing right there and heard all of them give their orders. If all of them ordered online, why were they giving the entire order all over again? I knew this was said to try to “handle” me or shut me up. This guy hadn’t paid attention to the fact I literally stood right at the counter as I have most times when I go!! That made me livid!! I don’t like being lied to or treated bad! I work hard for my and it is just as good as anyone person that eats there!!! Employees should NOT be allowed to speak to customers the way that first guy spoke to me! I had to leave Earl’s and drive all the way over to Clarke Crew BBQ……..they got me all the...

Folks HERE'S THE REAL DEAL ABOUT....Earl's Rib Palace....I haven't eatin at this restaurant nor this location in approx.3-4 years and ONLY because a family member asked(In which I tried talking them out of doing) I decided to take a chance and see if things had improved Unfortunately things had not gotten any better--Service,Food,and Prices--To begin with the cashier acted as if I was putting him out and I had interrupted his conversation with a co-worker he was very rude rushing me through my order so he could continue talking to his co-worker about his new video games. My order was pretty simple but Pricey 1-Rib Dinner/2-sides-$13:99 +1-Sweet Tea-$2:59 +tax-$1:43==Total-$18:01(DANG$20 bucks for 1person lunch)--In receiving my food I noticed the 5 ribs where dried out,little,and tasteless-Coleslaw was soggy-Potato salad was bland and I couldn't help but notice--NOTHINGS CHANGED its the same as it was years ago--So please eat here at your own risk because this is NOT Bar-B-Que nor is it a Good deal for your hard earned money!! You can see how small,thin,and dry the ribs are in this...