Big Sky BBQ Pit - Okotoks

Since I am rarely in the area, I figured I could make good use of my time by having lunch in Okotoks.

The BBQ at this place is top-notch, and it's a bonus that the owner is incredibly friendly and welcoming. He provided a fantastic overview of the menu and made excellent recommendations.

I would say that the ribs at this place remind me of Holy Smoke in Calgary. The restaurant is quite spacious on the inside.

We met a group at Big Sky BBQ Pit on highway 2A. It was a nice drive although the nav system had a hard time finding it. The setting is quite rustic and basic with a red neck ambiance that was charming. Service is a bit odd. You order drinks from a waitress and pay her. For food you line up at the kitchen, hang around until it is ready, and then take your food back to your table. The BBQ was better than I expected for the remote location. While they said sides were gluten free my wife did have problems with the food.

I was so excited to finally be going to eat some BBQ again! Walked in and the place was casual and fabulous in a 'sit right down and serve yourself' kinda way. Great indoor and outdoor spaces. Awesome........or so I thought.....until the first bite. The ribs...oh no! The cluck....pieces of bone in the sandwich...what? The side of potatoes/bacon/cheese...what gives here? All of the food was ROOM temperature . I knew better than to continue eating........I cannot give this place the lowest rating because the joint looks so cool.....and the drink server was nice. Might be great for drinks......but EAT at OWN RISK. Yikes!