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Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler

2652 W. Britton Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK
(405) 751-2565

Johnnie's is an OKC institution

Johnnie's has become an Oklahoma City institution, bringing the quality of hamburgers to a level found at very few places. The Split-T and The Patio were the first restaurants I can remember that served charcoal broiled hamburgers with hickory sauce. Johnnie's came along soon afterward, and carries on the tradition today with nine locations in the OKC and Tulsa areas.

The hamburgers at Johnnie's are cooked over charcoal, giving them a distinct flavor. I do not know why this cooking method has not caught on in many places outside Oklahoma, but it is one of the things I really appreciate about Johnnie's and some of the other hamburger places in the area.

Hamburger with Johnnie's sauce
Hamburger with Johnnie's sauce

Although several toppings are available, Johnnie's Sauce is the one I have always enjoyed. Cooked each day on the stove for about five hours, this hickory sauce is made with a secret blend of ingredients, and can be purchased for take-home. I would say this sauce is a must try, and if you are not sure you will like it you can order it on the side. I usually prefer mustard to tomato based sauces, but Johnnie's Sauce is of such superior quality it can only be compared to a high quality barbecue sauce.

The meat patties are made with chuck, but probably should not be compared to the burgers served at some of the high quality steak houses. I feel that it is the sauce and the fact that the meat is charcoal broiled that make the hamburgers here so special.

In recent years I have been ordering the veggie burger, and although I think it is great with Johnnie's Sauce, I do not think the flavor compares to a regular hamburger. Still it is one of the best veggie burgers I have ever had.

The french fries are almost addictive with just the right amount of grease. Baked beans are a healthier side dish, and just about as good.

The hamburgers are not very expensive for the quality you get, but if you order any side dishes Johnnie's becomes just about as expensive as going to a typical restaurant.

I think Johnnie's is something that everyone should experience if at all possible while in the OKC area.

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RESTAURANT DETAILS

RATING: 23

Cuisine: Hamburgers
Cost: $$
Hours: Open Daily
Accessible: Yes
Smoking: No Smoking

Most Recent Visit
Jan. 9, 2008

Number of Visits: 10+

Best Item
Hamburger with Johnnie's Sauce

Special Ratings
Hamburger: Johnnie's sauce
Veggie Burger: Johnnie's sauce
Baked Beans:
French Fries:
Milk Shake: vanilla

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