OK Corral closed, looking for new Greenwood location

January 29th, 2009 · 14 Comments

Greenwood’s OK Corral restaurant expanded to West Seattle in November and had planned to keep its Greenwood location at 8733 Greenwood Ave. N., but anyone who’s driven by lately has seen it looking pretty empty. I called Otis, the owner, at his West Seattle restaurant tonight and he says he had to close because “the building was just falling down around me.” He rented the building.

While he’s currently pretty busy with his West Seattle restaurant, he is looking for a new spot to rent in the Greenwood area. “If you see any old buildings pop up, you let me know,” he says.

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14 responses so far ↓

1 Trapper // Jan 29, 2009 at 6:09 pm

We’ve noticed that it’s empty and dark. VERY depressing!!! We miss our BBQ fix and don’t want to drive to W Seattle.
2 eric // Jan 29, 2009 at 6:49 pm

So what’s wrong with West Seattle? Thing about black folks and BBQ is….it’s catch as catch can. C’mon, gas up da Sube (it’s nearly free nowadays anyway) and head out there. Or even over to the CD to R&L’s Home of GREAT BBQ onYesler. Half the gas….twice da taste…
3 Hannah Levin // Jan 29, 2009 at 10:24 pm

That is so sad, I loved that place and Otis is a sweetheart.
4 Paul M // Jan 29, 2009 at 11:11 pm

Trapper - there’s a BBQ place on 105th & Greenwood - hardly a long drive. Right next to the future home of Snoose Junction Pizza
5 Paul M // Jan 29, 2009 at 11:12 pm

And there is another BBQ joint in Ballard on the corner of 20th & 65th NW.
6 lrdr // Jan 30, 2009 at 1:40 am

As to the bbq joints at 20th and 65th and the one on 105th and greenwood YUCK Otis’ is the absolute best. Don’t even order, just ask what he wants to serve you. Take what you get. You’ll be happy.
7 Trapper // Jan 30, 2009 at 10:34 am

We do go to those places, but they just aren’t Otis. And no, West Seattle isn’t that far, but I’d like the food to be still warm when I get it home.

I’ll just have to start scouring the neighborhood for places…hey, how about the 12 step place by Mae’s?
8 Fnarf // Jan 30, 2009 at 3:55 pm

Oh, God, if Otis moves into the 12 step shop I’ll weigh 400 pounds by Christmas. That’s TOO close!
9 Greg // Jan 30, 2009 at 4:07 pm

I hope they do something productive with the building. it’s a mess/eye sore…..we need to get Greenwood cleaned up…
10 AG // Jan 30, 2009 at 5:02 pm

Ooh. I agree that Otis is only BBQ around here worth having; everyone else seems to be using sugar and ketchup to do their thing. But what can we do to help? What sort of spot should we be watching for? What *is* required to house a fine BBQ shack, other than that the building not be an actual (lord, his old landlord ought to be *ashamed*) shack?
11 sezdog // Jan 30, 2009 at 6:53 pm

Gabriel’s Fire http://www.gabrielsfire.com/ is a new-ish place at NW 80th & 24th Ave that has awesome pulled pork, ribs, mac & cheese, coleslaw. But best of all, they have bbq brisket like I grew up with in Texas. They have a variety of sauces served on the side that highlight the meat rather than overshadow it. Portions are gracious and the prices are great. Love it! In fact, I think that’s what’s for dinner.
12 mike // Jan 31, 2009 at 8:12 am

I found ok to be way over priced and not good. Glad to see it go.
13 EP // Jan 31, 2009 at 2:17 pm

Arrgghh…but for for PhinneyWood for breaking the news. I almost started a forum the other day to ask if anyone knew what was up.

Loved the food and loved Otis. 12-step it is!
14 Hannah Levin // Feb 2, 2009 at 2:34 pm

Jesus, Fnarf, we must live almost on top of each other. Fascinating.