Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Oklahoma City

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Oklahoma City? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Kat's Steakhouse

5.0

5 (52)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Lamont

About the restaurant

Welcome to Kat's Steakhouse.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Please call 580-388-4042 if you have any questions.

Top review

Troney

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

This is a hidden gem, Very good steak, great staff

The Great Hall

4.8

4.8 (142)

$30 and under

American

Oklahoma City

About the restaurant

The Great Hall is evocative of Europe’s majestic all-day bars. The grandeur of this architectural masterpiece is the perfect setting to enjoy craft European cocktails such as Italian Aperitivos and Spanish Gintonicos complemented by antipasti and Neapolitan pizzas from Tellers.

Make your reservation today! Walk-ins are welcome.

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Dawn

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

My elderly mother and adult daughter joined me for Tea Party. The location was lovely, couldn’t be more inviting. The ambience was pleasant and suitable for an afternoon tea. We enjoyed most of the food and the tea. The jasmine and chamomile were our favorites. We tried the hibiscus, but none of us thought it palatable. The edible tray was beautiful. Most of the bits were delightful. The steak on toast was very tough. The meat was cut with the grain and the bread was so tough I couldn’t actually get a bite! Other than that, the food was all one could expect. I did take issue with our server. She was quite dull, did not smile or act like she wanted to serve us. We had to ask to have our dishes cleared for the desserts as our tiny plates were filled with bits and pieces. The cost of the day was overpriced for the experience. We split one bottle of still water for $6 (we didn’t actually know water was not included). The $50 per person was excessive, but I think the experience, for one time only, was worth it. The digital communication from the event was frequent. It was unexpected that they would add the 20% gratuity on a table for three. She did not earn that. Overall, for a one-time event, it was good.

Cafe Volare

5.0

5 (172)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Enid

About the restaurant

A contemporary and lively spot to dig into your favorite brunch staples. With chef Hesston Swenn's wonderful twists on Benedicts, Chicken and Waffles as well as a revival of the Monte Cristo, Café Volare aims to offer you a big city brunch experience in the small town of Enid, Oklahoma.

Located in the base of the historic Independence Tower, Café Volare is a delightful blend of old and new as it harks to the Art Deco period. With many Instagram worthy dishes and drinks, the décor adds the final touch to the ultimate share-worthy brunch experience. General manager Kaycee Parry has ensured that every aspect of your experience will keep you coming back for more.

It should be noted that the kitchen is a "scratch" kitchen in which it is the aim to make as much of the menu items from scratch as possible. Therefor this restaurant is best booked when you have the time to enjoy drinks and wait for your meal to arrive.

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Jacob

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

Best place in town! The greatest staff and the yummiest food!

The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro

5.0

5 (3334)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Nichols Hills

About the restaurant

The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro has been at the cutting edge of food and wine in Oklahoma City for over thirty years. While always evolving and changing, the one constant at The Metro is the world-class food, service and a focus on fine wines paired with our wonderful cuisine.

Drop by for a glass of wine and an appetizer at the bar... or come to spend an evening of great dining. We can be as casual or as formal as the occasion demands.

We are open for dinner Monday through Saturday... and every weekday for lunch. We are open all afternoon on weekdays for a late lunch, early dinner or just wine & cocktails.

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Jason

Dined 3 days ago

My wife and I celebrated an anniversary here, and we are glad we did! The food was amazing, the room was inviting, and the service was stellar. We felt taken care of without it feeling overbearing, and overall we just had a wonderful time. We definitely plan to return.

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Popular dish

Chilled Cucumber & Avocado Soup

Popular dish

Creme Brulee

FRIDA southwest

4.9

4.9 (2385)

$30 and under

Southwest

Paseo Arts

About the restaurant

FRIDA southwest is inspired by the cuisine of Oklahoma, Santa Fe and northern Mexico in an architecturally unique, beautifully designed setting. Proudly located in the Paseo Arts District, OKC.

For parties of 5 or more, please call the restaurant and our reservationist will assist you.

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Irma

Dined 2 days ago

The server was very friendly despite us being a little chaotic as a table, she handled us entire time with grace and kindness! The decorations in The Daley were gorgeous and made for an amazing ambiance, we can't wait to go back again!

Lorena

4.7

4.7 (83)

$30 and under

Southern

Oklahoma City

About the restaurant

At Lorena, we bring the heart and soul of Southern cuisine to life with a modern twist. Our menu combines time-honored Southern flavors with contemporary culinary techniques, creating a dining experience that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Whether you're craving classic comfort foods or innovative dishes, Lorena serves up a warm, welcoming atmosphere where tradition meets innovation. Join us for a taste of the South, reimagined.

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Elyse

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and a very accommodating staff. I highly recommend it.

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Experience

Southern Brunch at Lorena!

Riserva Bar + Tapas

4.9

4.9 (253)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Oklahoma City

About the restaurant

We use only the finest ingredients to prepare flavorful, globally inspired, sharable plates for your table.

Top review

GlynnVIP

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

As always a wonderful experience. The patio is lovely despite the heat. The food was amazing.

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Experience

Lunch at Riserva Bar + Tapas

The Capital Grille - Oklahoma City

4.9

4.9 (319)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Stockyards City

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Glenna

Dined 1 day ago

Great place to celebrate a special birthday! Service was outstanding. Marcus took great care of us. Thanks for making our visit even better than we hoped for!

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Experience

The Generous Pour Summer Wine-Tasting Event

The Hamilton Supperette & Lounge

4.8

4.8 (752)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Memorial Square

About the restaurant

The Hamilton Supperette & Lounge is a speakeasy inspired supper club with an okie-centric menu focused on elegant comfort. Updated classic cocktails, killer wines, & a great selection of beers round out the dining experience. At The Hamilton hospitality is our focus, great food and stellar drinks are the bonus.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Beautiful inside, great service and the food and cocktails didn’t disappoint.

The Ranchers Club

4.9

4.9 (1038)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Stillwater

About the restaurant

Celebrate the grandeur of today's western and cowboy culture by uniting it with upscale casual breakfast and lunch and a memorable fine dining experience at dinner. Whether a special occasion or a spontaneous outing, treat yourself today to quality, freshness and tradition centrally located in the heart of the Oklahoma State University campus.

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BeckyVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Great menu and daily specials. Fabulous and knowledgeable weight staff.

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Popular dish

Crab Cakes

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