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November 14, 2008 at 2:51 pm #641564
JenVMemberwe walked down for dinner last night and they were just closing up for the night. Hopefully tonight we’ll get off the couch 1/2 sooner so I can get my collard greens on!
November 18, 2008 at 7:27 am #641565
JenVMemberfinally managed to get to OK tonight and OH. EM. GEE. man, what great BBQ. those greens are to die for, and the beans and rice are sublime. the ribs….amazing. fell off the bone. GREAT sauce. just a little spicy, a little vinegary – perfect. the staff was super nice, too!
November 18, 2008 at 4:18 pm #641566
JoBParticipantNovember 19, 2008 at 1:39 am #641567
dapuffinParticipantWas there last night for round 2… Seriously addictive stuff.
I think the WSB-ers need some sort of button to wear so we can recognize one another and say hello…
November 20, 2008 at 3:40 am #641568
SueParticipantWe went tonight – I had them go light on the BBQ since I had mentioned here that I wasn’t the biggest fan. It was okay, but not enough to win me over on BBQ and have me go back for more. More for all of you then. :) I think it would’ve been better had it been fresh – they had to heat it up in the microwave since the ribs weren’t hot, and when I got it home (1 mile away) I discovered the hushpuppies and catfish were cold too. Oh, and the price for the combo is now $10 ($8 before 2pm). Definitely a good value even at $10 for all that food.
November 20, 2008 at 6:11 am #641569
AnonymousInactiveGod knows I hate to disagree with Jenv…but I thought the sauce was a LOT spicy and a LOT vinegary. So much so that I could not discern any other flavors or spices. Did not care for it. Way to sour/tart tasting for my sweet tooth.
Catfish and greens were both good. Beans and rice and hushpuppies were what you’d expect.
Not for me, but I wish them success.
November 20, 2008 at 4:42 pm #641570
JenVMemberruh roh. to be fair, I am the woman who puts Tabasco on EVERYTHING…so my tastebuds might be a bit skewed. Sorry about that, JT!
November 21, 2008 at 5:14 pm #641571
squareeyesParticipantFollowing in dapuffin’s footsteps I quickly made a 2nd visit to OK Corral. There were some changes, which is to be expected as they work though their teething pains.
The menu is now mounted on the wall over the kitchen entrance. They are charging dinner prices for their dinner – $13 for the single item dinners, $15 for the Hook Up. Still value for money as I can get two full meals out of a single dinner.
The biggest change for me was the sauce. Last night’s sauce was much different from my first visit. This sauce was thicker, and definitely had the strong vinegar taste that previous posters have mentioned. While I can understand it might be too much for some people, I do like vinegar’d food so it wasn’t a minus for me. My thumbs remain upright after my second visit.
Next stop: Maharajah’s new bar!
November 22, 2008 at 6:50 pm #641572
emmettMemberOtis and OK Corral embodies the best of West Seattle Character and BBQ tradition.
West Seattle is Small town in the city.
When you walk into OK Corral you enter literally a hole in the wall. Nothing fancy. You are personally greated by Otis the owner. He shakes your hand and introduces himself. In the best small town spirit Otis will announce that he is taking care of you and yells out instructions to the back room for them to make you the best of the day and turns back to fine tune your preferences.
Heck I will frequent the establishment to support the best in BBQ small town culture!
Of course the BBQ is great wet BBQ
November 22, 2008 at 8:53 pm #641573
JoBParticipantI have to say that i had the same experience in Berry’s… after i warmed him up a bit by asking about his pics on the wall… and the bbq is good there… though admittedly not great enough to have me running back.
i am looking froward to trying otis’s bbq.. i too like a little more vinegar in my sauce.
November 23, 2008 at 12:36 am #641574
angelescrestParticipantThree generations of my family ate OK Corral last night, and we all raved. The piquant sauce! The meat falling off the bone! The catfish…and the hush puppies! We ordered two dinners for three of us, and there were leftovers. Oh,yes–the dog enjoyed her bone. My mom would want you to note: they had no bags for carry out, so you may wnat to BYOB.
November 26, 2008 at 5:06 am #641575
josie2006MemberWent in for lunch a few days ago and were disappointed that the prices were higher than promised. Sauce was very tasty, quite spicy, but the meat was overcooked–ribs chewy, chicken pasty. Catfish was good. No greens–some kind of cabbage dish. Beans were bland. Overall disappointing, especially for the price. Sorry to say it, b/c we love bbq and were very excited based on all the reviews.
February 12, 2009 at 5:53 pm #641576
mom2sorenMemberIt’s south-eastern BBQ, exactly how they like it below the Mason-Dixon line. Southerners love vinegar on their BBQ. On Phinney, you can get the whole experience of couch on the porch, orange crush (and sweet iced tea?), large platters, and lots of friendliness. I sincerely hope that he makes it here in West Seattle as a business, with a generic-looking shop. His product is unique, and I plan to support his business & hope that others do the same. It’s another unique offering that West Seattle is lucky to have.
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February 12, 2009 at 6:31 pm #641577
villagegreenMemberYeah, I wonder how he’s doing? That location does seem cursed. Even though there is a huge parking lot right next to Tervo’s, people just don’t seem to have it figured out. I’m within walking distance, so it doesn’t bother me.
I think if he was up at the Junction or even in that space that used to serve BBQ behind the old Corner Inn he’d be a huge hit. Anyone know if he’s got sandwiches yet at lunch, I’ve only had the dinner platters?
February 12, 2009 at 6:41 pm #641578
SueParticipantI’ve been wondering how business is too. I drive by there all the time and it always seems empty. I gave it a try when it opened, and while good, I’m not a big BBQ fan, so I’m not inclined to go back often.
February 12, 2009 at 9:23 pm #641579
squareeyesParticipantI’ve been in about four times since they’ve opened. I LOVE the food and would really like to go more often than I do, but my blue jeans would no longer fit if I did. I drive past every evening on my way home from work and rarely see a customer. I really hope they are getting more business than it appears.
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