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Food scene
Empire is on 16th Street in the Plaza District. They've got a rotating daily slice menu (Get the MCA - it's seriously SO GOOD) and whole pies. One of the best spots for a slice, a small caesar salad and a cold beer!
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Empire Slice House
1804 NW 16th StEmpire is on 16th Street in the Plaza District. They've got a rotating daily slice menu (Get the MCA - it's seriously SO GOOD) and whole pies. One of the best spots for a slice, a small caesar salad and a cold beer!
The Mule has delicious sandwiches (hot & cold) and salads with a pup friendly patio. Get the Angry Texan, fries and a Moscow mule, and you'll be set.
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The Mule
1800 N Blackwelder AveThe Mule has delicious sandwiches (hot & cold) and salads with a pup friendly patio. Get the Angry Texan, fries and a Moscow mule, and you'll be set.
The Press has a menu stacked with comfort food and some great cocktails. They aren't kidding when they say large, but the mozzarella sticks are delicious. They've got a good happy hour during the week as well.
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The Press
1610 N Gatewood AveThe Press has a menu stacked with comfort food and some great cocktails. They aren't kidding when they say large, but the mozzarella sticks are delicious. They've got a good happy hour during the week as well.
If I could eat breakfast at Aurora every single day, I would. The biscuits are too die for. The BLTA has the BEST garlic aioli on it. The berries & cream french toast is so fluffy. The coffee is always good. They've got amazing espresso based drinks and brunch cocktails.
In case you can't tell, this is one of my favs. Seriously, check it out. They get super busy on Saturday and Sunday mornings, so head there early or call and check on the wait time.
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Aurora Breakfast, Bar & Backyard
1734 NW 16th StIf I could eat breakfast at Aurora every single day, I would. The biscuits are too die for. The BLTA has the BEST garlic aioli on it. The berries & cream french toast is so fluffy. The coffee is always good. They've got amazing espresso based drinks and brunch cocktails.
In case you can't tell, this is one of my favs. Seriously, check it out. They get super busy on Saturday and Sunday mornings, so head there early or call and check on the wait time.
New State has great burgers. Two thin patties, cheese and a chopped pickle and onion relish. They've also got a pretty good list of whiskey if that's your thing. Highly recommend getting a classic burger, fries (with ranch) and an old fashioned.
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New State Burgers & Spirits
1705 NW 16th StNew State has great burgers. Two thin patties, cheese and a chopped pickle and onion relish. They've also got a pretty good list of whiskey if that's your thing. Highly recommend getting a classic burger, fries (with ranch) and an old fashioned.
This is a family style spot that's fairly new in the area! The food is so good and they have a solid happy hour. It's not a huge spot and they can get busy, so don't be surprised if there's a little bit of a wait.
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Ma Der Lao Kitchen
1634 North Blackwelder AvenueThis is a family style spot that's fairly new in the area! The food is so good and they have a solid happy hour. It's not a huge spot and they can get busy, so don't be surprised if there's a little bit of a wait.
FRIDA is a beautiful restaurant with a nice patio and has delicious southwest food as well as a good weekend brunch.
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FRIDA southwest
500 PaseoFRIDA is a beautiful restaurant with a nice patio and has delicious southwest food as well as a good weekend brunch.
Picasso's is a fun spot in the Paseo! It's got a great patio and good food. It can get busy, so call ahead for a reservation if you're headed that way.
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Picasso Cafe
3009 PaseoPicasso's is a fun spot in the Paseo! It's got a great patio and good food. It can get busy, so call ahead for a reservation if you're headed that way.
The Collective has several micro-restaurant options to choose from, a good bar and amazing patio/rooftop patio.
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The Collective Kitchens and Cocktails
308 NW 10th StThe Collective has several micro-restaurant options to choose from, a good bar and amazing patio/rooftop patio.
Fassler Hall is in Automobile Alley and has an extensive menu of German fare, a ton of beer on top and a great patio with awesome views of Downtown.
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Fassler Hall
421 NW 10th StFassler Hall is in Automobile Alley and has an extensive menu of German fare, a ton of beer on top and a great patio with awesome views of Downtown.
Mary Eddy's has delicious food in a cool spot. Take a walk through 21c hotel's contemporary art gallery before you get a cocktail and a bite to eat!
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Mary Eddy's Kitchen x Lounge
900 W Main StMary Eddy's has delicious food in a cool spot. Take a walk through 21c hotel's contemporary art gallery before you get a cocktail and a bite to eat!
Parlor is in a great location, has several micro restaurants inside with various types of food and a full bar.
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Parlor OKC
11 NE 6th StParlor is in a great location, has several micro restaurants inside with various types of food and a full bar.
If you're looking for a fancy night out with amazing service, check out Red.
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Red PrimeSteak
504 N Broadway AveIf you're looking for a fancy night out with amazing service, check out Red.
McClintock is located in the historic stockyards and has a great steak!
McClintock Saloon & Chop House
2227 Exchange AveMcClintock is located in the historic stockyards and has a great steak!
If you're craving authentic, delicious bbq, then be sure to stop by Edge Craft. Get there early or check with them first, because they're known to sell out fast!
Edge Craft Barbecue
1920 Linwood BoulevardIf you're craving authentic, delicious bbq, then be sure to stop by Edge Craft. Get there early or check with them first, because they're known to sell out fast!
Zuma is a fun neighborhood bar just on the other side of the Plaza District with good drinks and fun events.
Zuma
1201 North Western AvenueZuma is a fun neighborhood bar just on the other side of the Plaza District with good drinks and fun events.
Sunnyside is a good breakfast spot for classic, diner style food. It's delicious!
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Sunnyside Diner
916 NW 6th StSunnyside is a good breakfast spot for classic, diner style food. It's delicious!
Roxy's has the BEST ice cream. Get the chocolate sundae and swap the ice cream to salted caramel. You won't regret it.
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Roxy's Ice Cream Social
1732 NW 16th StRoxy's has the BEST ice cream. Get the chocolate sundae and swap the ice cream to salted caramel. You won't regret it.
Pie Junkie has some delicious slices! If you're there and they happen to have their pop-up whoopie pies, don't skip. They're delicious.
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Pie Junkie
1711 NW 16th StPie Junkie has some delicious slices! If you're there and they happen to have their pop-up whoopie pies, don't skip. They're delicious.
Braum's is an OKC staple. The ice cream is SO GOOD, and if you're looking for a quick, fast food burger and fries, then you're in luck. Get the chocolate milkshake.
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Braum's Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant
1204 NW 17th StBraum's is an OKC staple. The ice cream is SO GOOD, and if you're looking for a quick, fast food burger and fries, then you're in luck. Get the chocolate milkshake.
Bars & Nightlife
Up-Down is a 21+ arcade bar! Games are $.25 and they've got a great selection of craft beer and beverages.
They've got a special every week, but get there early on a Friday for $2 slices and free tokens for the first 100 guests! Play a game of skee ball, pin ball or check out the views from the second story balcony.
Check out their website for info: https://www.updownarcadebar.com/oklahoma-city/
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Up-Down OKC
1629 Northwest 16th StreetUp-Down is a 21+ arcade bar! Games are $.25 and they've got a great selection of craft beer and beverages.
They've got a special every week, but get there early on a Friday for $2 slices and free tokens for the first 100 guests! Play a game of skee ball, pin ball or check out the views from the second story balcony.
Check out their website for info: https://www.updownarcadebar.com/oklahoma-city/
Oak & Ore has a ton of really good craft beer options, as well as a wine, cocktails and a small menu.
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Oak & Ore
1732 NW 16th StOak & Ore has a ton of really good craft beer options, as well as a wine, cocktails and a small menu.
Social Capital is located right next to Scissortail Park and has awesome views of OKC's skyline from their rooftop terrace. With a full bar, an extensive craft beer list, delicious food and a great happy hour, you can't go wrong!
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Social Capital
517 South Hudson AvenueSocial Capital is located right next to Scissortail Park and has awesome views of OKC's skyline from their rooftop terrace. With a full bar, an extensive craft beer list, delicious food and a great happy hour, you can't go wrong!
The Study
701 W Sheridan AveThe Study is a book lined wine bar with beer, snacks and games!
McNellie's is a local irish pub with good drinks! Check out the third floor for city views and games!
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James E. McNellie's Pub
1100 Classen DrMcNellie's is a local irish pub with good drinks! Check out the third floor for city views and games!
Saint's is in the Plaza District and is a cozy, laid back place often with live music!
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Saint's Bar & Lounge
1715 NW 16th StSaint's is in the Plaza District and is a cozy, laid back place often with live music!
Ponyboy is an awesome spot with delicious cocktails, a lively dance floor, live music and events all week.
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Ponyboy
423 NW 23rd StPonyboy is an awesome spot with delicious cocktails, a lively dance floor, live music and events all week.
The Flea is a fun dive bar located in the city and has shuffleboard.
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The Flea OKC
733 NW 4th StThe Flea is a fun dive bar located in the city and has shuffleboard.
Bar Arbolada is one of my favorites! Amazing cocktails and the burgers and fries can't be beat if they've got the kitchen going.
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BAR ARBOLADA
637 W Main StBar Arbolada is one of my favorites! Amazing cocktails and the burgers and fries can't be beat if they've got the kitchen going.
This is a fun spot with multiple levels, all sorts of events and a full bar. Check out the secret room behind the bookcase!
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51st Street Speakeasy
1114 NW 51st StThis is a fun spot with multiple levels, all sorts of events and a full bar. Check out the secret room behind the bookcase!
BURN by Rocky Patel Oklahoma City
13230 Pawnee DrBURN is a phenomenal high end cigar and cocktail bar.
Tower Theater is a great performance venue with live music, movies and more. It's also located in a really cool historic building and has lots of bars and restaurants around it!
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Tower Theatre
425 NW 23rd StTower Theater is a great performance venue with live music, movies and more. It's also located in a really cool historic building and has lots of bars and restaurants around it!
This is a new, smaller music venue with a good show line up and and a good tap list!
Beer City Music Hall
1141 Northwest 2nd StreetThis is a new, smaller music venue with a good show line up and and a good tap list!
FlashBack is a fun arcade bar with a TON of games and machines!
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FlashBack RetroPub
814 W Sheridan AveFlashBack is a fun arcade bar with a TON of games and machines!
Craft Breweries
OKC's craft beer scene is phenomenal, and Core4 is one of the best. They've got a solid list of craft beer, always have awesome events going on, and they are staffed with some of the nicest folks around.
There's several breweries in the area (and OKC Cider next door!), so you could easily make an afternoon of hopping around.
Core4 Brewing Company
7 North Lee AvenueOKC's craft beer scene is phenomenal, and Core4 is one of the best. They've got a solid list of craft beer, always have awesome events going on, and they are staffed with some of the nicest folks around.
There's several breweries in the area (and OKC Cider next door!), so you could easily make an afternoon of hopping around.
Prairie has delicious craft beer and they're in a cool spot with a food venue and coffee shop nearby. Grab a pour of Thai Delight!
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Prairie Artisan Ales - OKC Taproom
3 NE 8th StPrairie has delicious craft beer and they're in a cool spot with a food venue and coffee shop nearby. Grab a pour of Thai Delight!
Stonecloud's taproom is in a historic brick warehouse in downtown OKC, and they've always got a good variety on tap. You might even catch them at the Saturday Farmer's Market in Scissortail Park!
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Stonecloud Brewing Co
1012 NW 1st StStonecloud's taproom is in a historic brick warehouse in downtown OKC, and they've always got a good variety on tap. You might even catch them at the Saturday Farmer's Market in Scissortail Park!
Elk Valley is another great spot with great beer! They've got a rooftop patio and beer slushies in the summer.
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Elk Valley Brewing Company
1210 N Hudson AveElk Valley is another great spot with great beer! They've got a rooftop patio and beer slushies in the summer.
Great local beer and a big taproom with games! One of OKC's first breweries.
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Anthem Brewing Company
908 Southwest 4th StreetGreat local beer and a big taproom with games! One of OKC's first breweries.
Known for their unique sours, stouts and slushies, Vanessa House is a cool, themed spot perfect for any gamer!
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Vanessa House Beer Co.
118 NW 8th StKnown for their unique sours, stouts and slushies, Vanessa House is a cool, themed spot perfect for any gamer!
Skydance Brewing Co.
1 Northeast 7th StreetThey've got awesome IPAs, a huge patio and a beautiful taproom!
Lively is one of my favorites! You can't go wrong with a pint (or a pitcher) of Mexican Lager on the patio.
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Lively Beerworks
815 Southwest 2nd StreetLively is one of my favorites! You can't go wrong with a pint (or a pitcher) of Mexican Lager on the patio.
Cross Timbers has a robust tap list (the pickle beer may or may not be one of my favs...) and a huge, covered patio. They're located next to Dead People's Stuff, which is an awesome antique shop, AND EdgeCraft BBQ!
Cross Timbers Brewing Co.
1900 Linwood BoulevardCross Timbers has a robust tap list (the pickle beer may or may not be one of my favs...) and a huge, covered patio. They're located next to Dead People's Stuff, which is an awesome antique shop, AND EdgeCraft BBQ!
OK Cider has a huge list of flavored ciders ranging from dry to sweet. They're so good and right next door to Core4!
OK Cider Co
705 West Sheridan AvenueOK Cider has a huge list of flavored ciders ranging from dry to sweet. They're so good and right next door to Core4!
Broke Brewing Company
3810 North Tulsa AvenueBroke has a retro vibe and a good selection of beer. Check out the manhattan!
Sightseeing
Scissortail park has an awesome Saturday farmer's market and a robust schedule of events and concerts during warm weather. It's a beautiful spot to walk around!
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Scissortail Park
Scissortail park has an awesome Saturday farmer's market and a robust schedule of events and concerts during warm weather. It's a beautiful spot to walk around!
Factory Obscura is a fun, funky interactive art installation that's worth a visit.
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Factory Obscura Mix-Tape
25 NW 9th StFactory Obscura is a fun, funky interactive art installation that's worth a visit.
Lake Hefner is a huge reservoir with walking trails, restaurants and OKC's finest lighthouse.
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Lake Hefner
Lake Hefner is a huge reservoir with walking trails, restaurants and OKC's finest lighthouse.
Myriad Gardens is a beautiful spot to take a walk. It's located downtown, so close to lots of other things to do as well!
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Iziko lezithole zebhotani zeMyriad
301 W Reno AveMyriad Gardens is a beautiful spot to take a walk. It's located downtown, so close to lots of other things to do as well!
The Stockyards have cool western shops and restaurants. Definitely worth checking out!
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Stockyards City Main Street
2401 S Agnew AveThe Stockyards have cool western shops and restaurants. Definitely worth checking out!
The Paseo is another arts district located just a few miles away. They've got events, an annual festival and a bunch of art galleries, shops and restaurants.
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Paseo Arts Association
3024 PaseoThe Paseo is another arts district located just a few miles away. They've got events, an annual festival and a bunch of art galleries, shops and restaurants.
Bricktown is a more touristy spot located around a waterway near downtown. There's lots of restaurants and things to do!
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Bricktown
Bricktown is a more touristy spot located around a waterway near downtown. There's lots of restaurants and things to do!
City/town information
Edmond is just north of OKC and has a great, walkable main street with a lot of small shops, restaurants, bars and more. They often have events, a weekly farmer's market and other things going on.
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Edmond
Edmond is just north of OKC and has a great, walkable main street with a lot of small shops, restaurants, bars and more. They often have events, a weekly farmer's market and other things going on.
Norman is just south of OKC and home to OU. They've got a lot of breweries, restaurants, shops and events, so it's worth checking out if you're in the area.
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Norman
Norman is just south of OKC and home to OU. They've got a lot of breweries, restaurants, shops and events, so it's worth checking out if you're in the area.
Coffee Shops
Classen Coffee is just down the street. They've got delicious coffee and vegan treats.
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Classen Coffee Co.
2515 N Classen BlvdClassen Coffee is just down the street. They've got delicious coffee and vegan treats.
Delicious coffee, tacos and treats. Also, it's attached to one of my favorite book shops, Commonplace!
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Sincerely Coffee Roasters
1325 N Walker AveDelicious coffee, tacos and treats. Also, it's attached to one of my favorite book shops, Commonplace!
Amazing coffee, delicious tacos, and handmade pop tarts. Can't go wrong.
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Okay Yeah Co
835 W Sheridan AveAmazing coffee, delicious tacos, and handmade pop tarts. Can't go wrong.
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Bring a hat, sunglasses and hair ties!
OKC is a windy and sunny place! Make sure you've got something to keep your hair out of your face and the sun out of your eyes.
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Travel by car or ride share!
OKC has some really walkable areas, but you'll need a car or a ride share to get there. If you're in a district that's walkable, like the Paseo or Bricktown, you'll be good to go once you're there, so make sure you wear your comfy shoes! Downtown does have a rail system that will take you around.
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Games & Concerts
If you're headed to a concert or a basketball game, buy your tickets ahead of time to make sure you get good seats! You can walk up to the box office, but you never know what nights will be popular ones.
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Check hours on restaurants if late night dining!
A lot of restaurants near the downtown area close at 8:00 or 9:00 pm and may be closed on Sundays or Mondays. Make sure you check hours online ahead of time if you're out and about!