Alpha Grill BBQ — Restaurant in Tulsa

Disappointed and won’t return. I had high hopes for this place after reading the reviews and asking around, but unfortunately, my experience was pretty rough from start to finish.

I’d been craving BBQ all day and narrowed it down after comparing a few spots my coworkers recommended (this wasn’t one of them, boyfriend suggested it based off of fb comment). Despite several of them making a face and saying “yuck” when I told them where I was going, I decided to trust the online reviews and give it a chance. I really wish I hadn’t.

After we ordered, it took exactly 50 minutes for our food to hit the table—which felt excessive, especially for a dine-in order for two. Around 20–30 minutes into the wait, I was told they were out of the pulled smoked chicken I originally ordered. Since I don’t eat pork or shrimp, my only option was to swap it for a single chicken wing, which honestly felt like a poor substitute. (The chicken wing was crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside, but lacked much flavor.) Then, about 20 minutes later, I overheard the same staff member break the same news to another customer— 20 min into her dine in wait, acting like it was the first time they’d learned about it—when clearly it wasn’t.

The brisket, which I had both on my platter and in the BBQ sundae, was the biggest letdown. It lacked that smoky bark or deep flavor I associate with good brisket—no burnt ends, no smoke ring. It was juicy, but had the texture and taste of pot roast. The BBQ sauces didn’t help—they were all overly vinegary and kind of chaotic in flavor. One tasted like A1, others tried to be sweet or spicy but didn’t quite land. The sauces ended up overpowering the meat rather than complementing it.

Now, credit where it’s due—the fried okra was fantastic. Easily the best side we had: crispy, fresh, and perfectly cooked. The smoked broccoli had a good flavor, too, but it was soggy and could’ve been great if it had some crisp to it.

Unfortunately, I left feeling physically unwell. The heavy vinegar left my stomach unsettled, I had pretty intense immediate reactions to the food, and my face stayed flushed for a solid half hour afterward, which really ruined any chance I had to enjoy the food fully.

All in all, I spent $53 on a meal I’d been looking forward to all day, and it just missed the mark in too many ways. My boyfriend, who enjoys overly spicy and sour flavors, liked it more than I did—but if you’re looking for rich, smoky, savory BBQ, this probably isn’t it. First BBQ spot I tried in Tulsa… and I’ll be exploring other...

My sweet baby Jesus, if you go there for one thing only, I say get their Smoked Dump Peach Cobbler. I know, I know....but what about the bbq!?!?!

First, we went on a Saturday mid afternoon around 3:30, and while there was business in there, it wasn't packed (figured that would be the case based on the time we went). The place is a little tucked, but they do have their catering truck out front next to the road to queue you. The staff was so pleasant and accommodating with our questions and suggestions. Its an order at the register type of place, but they do bring the food out to you when its prepared. Clean all around and seating wasn't stacked on top of each other so you could enjoy your meal without feeling crowded.

My hubs got the three rib with one meat dinner, which comes with two sides. I picked the three meat with an added rib (surcharge), and two sides came with it as well. We both got water. Finally, the suggested holy grail of desserts, the Smoked Dump Peach Cobbler. All of that came in a bit cheaper than other bbq restaurants in the area with less food and no dessert.

Ribs - they had just the right pull to them and flavor was outstanding. Touch of spice to kick them up just a notch, no need for sauce for these ribs. The bologna, smoked just right and even looked like it had a bit of pepper on the top to add a little yum to it. The hot links were tasty, I think I dig Mountainview versions of heat a little better, but still worthy of a pick. The brisket....chopped, not offered sliced and I'm okay with that....on the other hand, hubs was a little sad they didn't have that option, still he said it was just right for the chopped version. He picked the sweet sauce, and both he and I would agree, not too sweet, just the way I like it. I picked the Bourbon sauce, which is supposed to be a bit spicy....I think anyone can handle. It's the right amount of spicy, but not too overpowering for anyone afraid of a little spice.

This was our first visit and I guarantee we will be back...if nothing short of getting that delish dessert. The business is well established with order online options and looked liked they handled to go orders with ease while we were there. Go, and get some of that awesome food....to go with...

Alpha Grill: A Flavorful Stop with Some Room for Tweaks

So, my spouse and I decided to give Alpha Grill a try, and overall, it was a pretty solid experience. We ordered two platters: mine came loaded with chopped brisket, sausages, shrimp, okra, and baked beans. My spouse had pulled chicken, brisket, shrimp, okra, and mac n' cheese. We also ordered wings to taste.

Let’s start with the service—Quinta, our cashier and server, was absolutely fantastic. She was the kind of person who lights up a place, super helpful, cheerful, and made sure we were all set. Honestly, a great first impression.

Now, onto the food. For the most part, it tasted great, but there were a couple of things that didn’t quite hit the mark. The shrimp? Definitely overcooked and heavily seasoned—so salty that it overwhelmed the flavor of the shrimp itself. Some of the okra had the same salt overload, which threw off the balance of the plate.

The brisket, which should’ve been a showstopper, was chopped into oblivion, and that’s where things fell a bit flat. While it tastes great, the texture was lost, and it ended up feeling more like mush. A simple fix: either pull the brisket or slice it into bite-sized chunks. I personally think a good brisket should have that slight chew, and when it’s sliced against the grain, it’s pure magic.

The sausages, perhaps slice them a little thicker, with more to bite.

The pulled chicken were dry, but that's usually what happens to pulled chicken. It had good flavor though.

The environment was on point though—clean, bright, and the music gave the place a relaxed, welcoming vibe.

Even though I won’t be able to swing by again since this was a short visit, Alpha Grill is definitely worth checking out. Just a couple of tweaks, and they’d be golden. Still, if you’re in the area, give them a shot—you...