Salty Oak BBQ
Salty Oak BBQ, located at 5649 Saratoga Blvd in Corpus Christi, Texas, is a hidden gem in the local BBQ scene, offering an impressive variety of smoked meats and delicious Southern-style comfort foods. This local favorite has quickly earned a reputation for its mouthwatering barbecue, exceptional service, and welcoming atmosphere. If you're in the area, here’s why you should make this place your next stop for a memorable dining experience.
A Flavor-Packed Menu with Smoked Perfection
At Salty Oak BBQ, the menu is packed with flavorful options that cater to all tastes. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty sandwich, a flavorful taco, or a satisfying plate of BBQ meats, there's something for everyone. Their sandwiches are a hit, with options like the BIG Salty Sandwich, Sliced Brisket Sandwich, and Pulled Pork Sandwich. For a lighter bite, try the Street Tacos or the Smoked Chicken Salad. When it comes to smoked meats, Salty Oak BBQ doesn't disappoint, offering classic favorites like Brisket, Spare Ribs, Sausage, Pulled Pork, and even Turkey. Their signature plates come in various combinations, from a single meat plate to a three-meat plate, allowing guests to experience a little bit of everything. Don't forget to try the homemade sides like Pinto Beans, Potato Salad, and Cole Slaw, which pair perfectly with any dish. And for dessert, indulge in Central Texas Czech Kolaches for a sweet ending to your meal.
A Welcoming and Convenient Dining Experience
Salty Oak BBQ goes above and beyond to make sure every guest has a comfortable and convenient dining experience. The restaurant offers a variety of services, including delivery, takeout, and catering, so you can enjoy their delicious BBQ wherever you are. Whether you're dining in or taking your food to go, you’ll appreciate the accessible seating options, including wheelchair accessibility and covered outdoor seating. For those on the go, there’s a drive-thru option, along with an EV charging station available. Additionally, Salty Oak BBQ boasts free Wi-Fi and a full bar, making it a great spot for both casual meals and special gatherings. Their happy hour specials and private dining options make this a versatile spot for any occasion.
Excellent Customer Service and a Warm Atmosphere
Customers have consistently praised Salty Oak BBQ not only for its great food but also for its excellent customer service. One regular visitor, Mikell W., shared that the restaurant ranks among the top BBQ spots in town, with delicious meals that can make any day better. While he notes that consistency is key, he also appreciates that even when it's not at its best, the food is still enjoyable. Dave Y., another satisfied customer, commended the attentive and knowledgeable service, highlighting the server's ability to recommend the best items on the menu. The ambiance is clean and inviting, with a fresh and open environment that adds to the overall enjoyable dining experience. Bill P. mentioned how the brisket had an incredible bark, a peppery crunch, and was incredibly moist, showing that the restaurant continually improves and fine-tunes its offerings.
Reviews
First of all, let me comment on how great our server was. She knew the menu, was very attentive, answered our questions and gave us a Outstanding recommendations. Overall, the environment was clean, open and fresh. The food was quickly served, and it was hot and extremely good. The barbecue was outstanding. I had their three plate meat, combo with brisket, jalapeño cheese, sausage, and pulled pork. Their corn was surprisingly , good as when they first served it the word good didn't come to mine right away. LOL Overall the environment was pleasant to eat in. Allowed us to talk among our group. I highly recommend this place if you're in town and you want an atmosphere that's clean food that's good at a reasonable price.
Well, this evening I decided to give this place another shot. MUCH better than the last trip! It wasn't great, but definitely really good. The good: Brisket had an incredible bark. Slight peppery crunch when cutting it or biting. Super moist, just a major improvement since the last review. Sausage still doesn't seem house made but it was pretty decent. Good snap, not dried out. The "meh": Ribs...c'mon y'all! They were pretty dry, and still lacked seasoning. Would like to see a little more effort out in the ribs.
THIS PLACE IS OUT OF THIS WORLD. I enjoyed it a lot and the service was great! Food was HUGE. i ordered the salty spud with brisket and the prices are reasonable. I also got a piña colada and it was super tasty. My husband got the pulled pork sandwich and he could not finish it. I definitely recommend this place if stopping at Corpus Christi. Will be going again before leaving back home!
There are so many regional variations of barbecue in the US. But there are probably just as many throughout the great state of Texas. And those of us in the know, know that Central Texas-style is where it's at! Not that South Texas barbecue isn't great either. And with that, Salty Oak is your place if you are craving Central Texas-style barbecue in Corpus Christi. Recently reestablished to a bigger more convenient location. Good move on their part to meet their demands, because they are that good. I always order meats by the pounds because that's how I roll. I believe the sides are good to. Come on Saturday or Sunday for some amazing beef ribs. They run out of them fast though.
Top 3 BBQ in town in my opinion. A little more consistency would be key because when it's good, it's gooooood. But even when it's not at its best, it's still pretty damn good! Looking forward to the new south side location!