The Meating Place - Norman

Don’t sleep on this place people. This was literally the best BBQ I’ve ever had. I got the Brisket sandwich, which comes unsauced, the baked potato salad, and baked beans. Today is Norman Music Festival, so the place is a little busy, but we never felt it. Our server was Jake and he stopped by a few times, helped out with the whole “first time here don’t know what to get thing,” and was otherwise just kind of around if we needed anything. The Brisket sandwich has about 1/3 pound of meat, but it was plenty. The meat was tender without being dry or fatty. The sauces are sweet, house, and spicy. I didn’t try the spicy, but my sister said it was good. The house sauce is very complex and is the best I’ve personally ever had. I did add a little sweet to some of the meat and that was almost as good, but that house sauce, seriously. The baked potato salad is mayonnaise based, which is usually an automatic no from me, but I ate the whole thing and some off of my sister’s plate. The baked beans were stand out as well. With the shortened menu today, those are the only items I can speak to, but I am looking forward to coming back to try everything else.

This is a fantastic restaurant! I really appreciate the building and the ambiance, especially with the excellent service we received on a Sunday. I hadn’t anticipated a brunch menu, so I had already made my selection, but I definitely plan to return to try it out! The smoked fried chicken strips I ordered were surprisingly delicious, and I’m really pleased I went with that choice. If you enjoy adult beverages, they have some exciting options available.

Everyone here is very nice, and the place has a great vibe. Unfortunately The flavors here are very uninspired. Had the chopped brisket sandwich which was recommended to me over the pulled pork. Very bland. Added the spicy bbq sauce, and then it was bland spicy. Everything is cooked well but it just doesn’t have that rich smokey flavor. I don’t even want to think how the pork is.

I made a reservation for my 21st birthday 2 weeks in advance for a party of 9. my party came in was not asked if we reserved or anything just “ how many” and “ go find a table” ourselves. then we didn’t get a single drink or menus for 20 minutes. after 45 minutes of sitting there with no order taken or server coming by. they were not busy when we walked in, preceded to get busy after we came in for our reservation. the tables after us had food and drink already when we decided to leave. $25 for 1 drink and soft drinks. i just turned 21 and it was 8 pm i wasn’t even drinking yet. worst service ever. i will never recommend or return. maybe if someone makes a reservation y’all should keep it?? one star cause cant 0.

The pulled pork was incredibly delicious, and the brisket was the most tender and flavorful, with just the right amount of fat! I also enjoyed the Italian sausage. The chicken wrap was decent, and the pulled pork nachos were a hit among the group! The spicy BBQ sauce has a nice kick and a great smoky-sweet flavor. I will definitely be returning for more brisket!