Guidebook for Oklahoma City
Food Scene
Bomb brunch! No reservation needed on Saturday morning (good luck getting in on Sunday). Dinner is divine as well, but you'll need a reservation.
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Cheever's Cafe
2409 N Hudson AveBomb brunch! No reservation needed on Saturday morning (good luck getting in on Sunday). Dinner is divine as well, but you'll need a reservation.
Packard's
201 NW 10th StGood food, great rooftop patio!
Cafe Kacao
3325 N Classen BlvdGuatemalan breakfast and lunch. Mmmmmm
George's Happy Hog Bar-B-Q
712 Culbertson DrDelicious BBQ, just one block from my listing!
Kitchen No. 324
324 N Robinson AveBright and airy with great coffee.
What's not to love about a pretentious coffee joint? They roast their beans in house and offer great pour over on Saturday mornings (starting at 9:30).
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Coffee Slingers
1015 N Broadway AveWhat's not to love about a pretentious coffee joint? They roast their beans in house and offer great pour over on Saturday mornings (starting at 9:30).
Another local coffee place in the up and coming Midtown area.
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Elemental Coffee
815 N Hudson AveAnother local coffee place in the up and coming Midtown area.
9th Street has a lot to offer, including this burger gem. Favorites - The Smokin' Okie, The Theta & The Frenchman!!
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S&B's Burger Joint - Automobile Alley
20 NW 9th St9th Street has a lot to offer, including this burger gem. Favorites - The Smokin' Okie, The Theta & The Frenchman!!
Iguana Mexican Grill
9 NW 9th StQueso. Need I say more?
Pizza 23
600 NW 23rd StFlaky crust, hand cut pepperoni, and a nice patio.
Pho Lien Hoa
901 NW 23rd StOne of OKC's best. Bring cash!
Iron Star Urban Barbecue
3700 N Shartel AveFancy BBQ at it's finest.
Upscale Italian (not typical red sauces and such). Try green eggs and ham for brunch!
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Stella
1201 N Walker AveUpscale Italian (not typical red sauces and such). Try green eggs and ham for brunch!
Open late!! Great for late night food and drinks. Show up early for a nice family dinner. This place has a very rowdy vibe because the acoustics make for a loud dining experience. Fun!
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Flip's Wine Bar & Trattoria
5801 N Western AveOpen late!! Great for late night food and drinks. Show up early for a nice family dinner. This place has a very rowdy vibe because the acoustics make for a loud dining experience. Fun!
Not your typical Tex Mex menu (although they do offer some). Usually busy, so call for a reservation.
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1492 New World Latin Cuisine
1207 N Walker AveNot your typical Tex Mex menu (although they do offer some). Usually busy, so call for a reservation.
Waffle Champion
1212 N Walker AveSavory and sweet waffles.
Hillbilly’s
1 NW 9th StPoboys and mixed drinks made with "moonshine". Nice Patio.
Kamp's 1910 Café
10 NE 10th StNice place for breakfast, lunch, and wifi.
Yummy New York style pizza place. They offer a good selection by the slice daily.
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Empire Slice House
1804 NW 16th StYummy New York style pizza place. They offer a good selection by the slice daily.
Upscale dining with a nice patio overlooking the historic Paseo district.
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Paseo Grill
2909 PaseoUpscale dining with a nice patio overlooking the historic Paseo district.
Outdoor dining (almost exclusively) and live music at this pizza place.
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Sauced on Paseo
2912 PaseoOutdoor dining (almost exclusively) and live music at this pizza place.
Brunch!!!! Also good dinner and late night. Live music in the evenings (call for schedule). Check out The Other Room next door for a smoky cocktail.
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Picasso Cafe
3009 PaseoBrunch!!!! Also good dinner and late night. Live music in the evenings (call for schedule). Check out The Other Room next door for a smoky cocktail.
Homestyle Italian. Located next to Sean Cummings Irish Pub (owned by a husband and wife team who are awesome)!
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Vito's Ristorante
7628 N May AveHomestyle Italian. Located next to Sean Cummings Irish Pub (owned by a husband and wife team who are awesome)!
Thai Kitchen
327 Dean A McGee AveBest Thai buffet ever!! The place is a bit cramped, but well worth it.
Taj Cuisine of India
1500 NW 23rd StGreat Indian buffet.
Big Truck Tacos
530 NW 23rd StBreakfast tacos, lunch tacos, all the tacos.
Name says it. If you are a hotdog lover, this is the place for you.
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Name says it. If you are a hotdog lover, this is the place for you.
Thai House Restaurant
500 NW 23rd StAnother good Thai buffet.
Simple menu of onion burgers, fries, and shakes done right.
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Tucker's Onion Burgers
324 NW 23rd StSimple menu of onion burgers, fries, and shakes done right.
Thai food. Get the fried spring rolls here and any curry!
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Sala Thai
1614 NW 23rd StThai food. Get the fried spring rolls here and any curry!
Fung's Kitchen
3231 N Classen BlvdGood Chinese. Smoked duck in the window.
Lido Restaurant
2518 N Military AveChinese.
Fun hibachi grill with a sweet patio.
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Musashi's Japanese Steakhouse
4315 N Western AveFun hibachi grill with a sweet patio.
Sushi Neko Robata and Sushi Bar
4318 N Western AveFun sushi place.
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
7516 N Western AveBest sushi.
Try the farmer's market salad and Some Like It Hot pizza!
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Upper Crust Wood Fired Pizza
5860 N Classen BlvdTry the farmer's market salad and Some Like It Hot pizza!
Red PrimeSteak
504 N Broadway AveExpensive but delicious.
Sketchy location, but worth it. Try the crab cake, stuffed pork chop, and mushroom risotto. Sit by the fireplace and enjoy a glass of wine after your meal!
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Rococo Restaurant & Fine Wine
2820 N Pennsylvania AveSketchy location, but worth it. Try the crab cake, stuffed pork chop, and mushroom risotto. Sit by the fireplace and enjoy a glass of wine after your meal!
Enjoy a nice cocktail and tapas at this Oklahoma landmark (located in Will Roger's Theater lobby).
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The Other Room
3007 PaseoEnjoy a nice cocktail and tapas at this Oklahoma landmark (located in Will Roger's Theater lobby).
Hideaway Pizza
116 E 5th StGood pizza! Try the boz (if you're a meat lover).
Drinks & Nightlife
Check out Bosa Nova rooftop bar upstairs for live music during the warmer months (open evenings only).
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Cafe DO Brasil
440 NW 11th StCheck out Bosa Nova rooftop bar upstairs for live music during the warmer months (open evenings only).
Ludivine
320 NW 10th StFarm to table place with creative cocktails.
Party with the locals at this cozy dive. No smoking (a rarity in these parts)!! Live music.
Grandad's Bar
317 NW 23rd StParty with the locals at this cozy dive. No smoking (a rarity in these parts)!! Live music.
Louie's Grill & Bar
9401 Lake Hefner PkwyCheap eats and crowded patio.
Pelotón Cafe
900 N Broadway AveSmall place behind Schlegal bicycle shop. Good for a glass of wine and an appetizer.
Fun dive. Drag show on Friday nights and live music some nights. Super smoky.
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Hilo Club
1221 NW 50th StFun dive. Drag show on Friday nights and live music some nights. Super smoky.
Stop in for their signature "lunch box" shot. Stay if you want to hang out with the drunk college kids.
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Edna's Lunchboxes
5137 Classen CirStop in for their signature "lunch box" shot. Stay if you want to hang out with the drunk college kids.
Diner with good breakfast. Show up early if you don't want to wait on the weekend.
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Classen Grill
5124 Classen CirDiner with good breakfast. Show up early if you don't want to wait on the weekend.
Another of OKC's smoky watering holes. Play some pool and darts and watch sports.
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Cock-O-The Walk
3705 N Western AveAnother of OKC's smoky watering holes. Play some pool and darts and watch sports.
Cozy local pub with live music and food. Located next to Vito's Ristorante (owned by a husband and wife team who are awesome)!
Sean Cummings Irish Pub
9610 N May AveCozy local pub with live music and food. Located next to Vito's Ristorante (owned by a husband and wife team who are awesome)!
Blue Note
2408 N Robinson AveLive music and pool. A bit of a rockabilly vibe.
Dirty, smoky bar. I spent waaaay too much time here in my younger days.
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Sipango Lounge
4301 N Western AveDirty, smoky bar. I spent waaaay too much time here in my younger days.
Everything Else
Feed the ducks, do some yoga, grab some grub. Great place for the fam. Check out the free concerts on Sunday evenings during the summer!
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Iziko lezithole zebhotani zeMyriad
301 W Reno AveFeed the ducks, do some yoga, grab some grub. Great place for the fam. Check out the free concerts on Sunday evenings during the summer!
Brushed Salon and Makeup Studio
1212 N Walker AveGet your hair did (no cuts)!
Sara Sara Cupcakes
2701 N Western AveMilk bar!!!
Good prices on booze if you don't mind the crowd.
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Byron's Liquor Warehouse
2322 N Broadway AveGood prices on booze if you don't mind the crowd.
Wine & Palette
Painting and wine, of course.
Paint N Cheers
1614 N Gatewood AvePainting and wine. This one is locally owned by a friend of mine, so choose this one!
Kid friendly!! Sandwiches and salads. Live music some nights.
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VZD's Restaurant & Bar
4200 N Western AveKid friendly!! Sandwiches and salads. Live music some nights.
Essentials
Homeland
1108 NW 18th StGroceries
Whole Foods Market
6001 N Western AveGet fancy food here.
Forward Foods
215 N Western AveCheeses galore at this local grocery.
Entertainment & Activities
Irish pub. Try the meat pies, smoked salmon, and apple cake. Don't forget a shot of Jameson, please. Kid friendly!!
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Saint's Bar & Lounge
1715 NW 16th StIrish pub. Try the meat pies, smoked salmon, and apple cake. Don't forget a shot of Jameson, please. Kid friendly!!
The Mule
1800 N Blackwelder AveArtisan grilled cheese sandies and booze. Kid friendly!