Best Restaurants in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City and its food scene may not be on the top five cities in the country list to check out, but it should be. The capital city is beaming with restaurants, cafes, pizza parlors and bistros of all kinds of cuisines and price points. From comfort food, to farm to table, to fine dining and pre-fixed menus, Oklahoma City has a lot to offer people looking for different dining experiences. Oklahoma may be known for its steaks and even chicken-fried steak, but there is so much for. Yes, those celebrated Oklahoma staples can still be found, in both the traditional form and through fusion and creativity making them a new version of the time-honored favorites.

The OpenTable Team

31 Restaurants

Updated January 19, 2022

Restaurants:	Barrios Fine Mexican Dishes, Black Walnut, Bradford House…
Price Range:	$$ - $$
Cuisines:	Mexican, Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American…
Neighborhoods:	Midtown, Bricktown, Oklahoma City…

Barrios Fine Mexican Dishes

$$$$

Mexican

Midtown

4.8

895 reviews

Opened in 2011 by the A Good Egg Dining Group, Barrios takes Mexican cuisine and brings its own personality. The open-air dining with wood floors and industrial lighting give a clean backdrop for the bursts of color and cultural flair. The menu for both lunch and dinner includes signatures like wood-fired fajitas with choice of meat or seafood, short rib tacos, or the group favorite victory club nachos. The building that houses Barrios is over one hundred years old and was the inspiration for the restaurant’s design.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Black Walnut

$$$$

Contemporary American

Bricktown

4.5

941 reviews

Located in the Deep Deuce, the small modern restaurant and bar has been open since 2019 and focuses the menu on all the senses. The menu is separated into flavor profiles such as sweet and savory, fresh and light, smokey and satisfying, and finally casual and comforting. The team there is proud of their service and will recommend trying from each category. The craft cocktail menu also follows the focus of senses with signature drinks like Mexican firing squad, The house, or The big buzz.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Bradford House

$$$$

Contemporary French / American

Oklahoma City

4.5

687 reviews

Guesthouse and restaurant Bradford House opened in 2016 and was the vision of owners Sara Kate and Jason Little. Overnight stayers and diners alike can enjoy the lounge and bar area as well as the restaurant. The historic building was built in 1912 and has become a space where design, history and seasonal foods come together to make for a cozy and filling experience. With a focus on local and seasonal ingredients, chef Shannon Goforth creates items like Autumn salad or Zelda’s fish for fall dinner. The bar menu has plenty of cocktail and spritzer options, and locals can’t wait for the weekend to experience Bradhouse’s brunch.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Experiences available

View Experiences

Takeout available

View Takeout Menu

Broadway 10 Bar & Chophouse

$$$$

Steakhouse

Automobile Alley

4.7

1976 reviews

This urban chophouse opened in 2015 in a historic brick building on Automobile Alley. The intention was to preserve the historic aspects while designing a modern and open restaurant with wood fired meats and craft cocktails. Specialites on the menu include chopped beef wellington, Pacific sea bass, and even offer a variety of sushi. There’s a dining experience for everyone here including a vegan menu. The drink menu features signature cocktails, an extensive wine menu, plenty of craft beers and whiskey and scotches.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Café Cuvée

$$$$

French

Midtown

4.6

1046 reviews

Located on the ground floor of the award-winning AAA 4-diamond boutique Ambassador Hotel, this French restaurant opened its doors in 2018 serving French comfort food in an elegant setting with leather booths and patio dining. Chef Kurt Fleischfresser creates classical French dishes like Boeuf Bourguignon, Duck à L'orange, and Moules Frites. Dine for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner and don’t forget to enjoy classic French cocktails like Pastis or a French 75.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Experiences available

View Experiences

Castle Falls Wedding Venue & Restaurant

$$$$

Contemporary American

Inner City Northside

4.8

819 reviews

Although the restaurant only opened in 2015, this historical castle was finished in 1950, built by world war 1 hero Bill Blecha and his wife. Now the restaurant is small and romantic, serving dishes such as Castle Falls Filet “Oscar”, seared sea bass, and pork tenderloin for dinner. The castle is also used for weddings and large events. Castle Falls also offers a range of dinner packages including an intimate dinner for two plus transport, or a more light-hearted wine-tasting package for a group.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Experiences available

View Experiences

Clark Crew BBQ

$$$$

Barbecue

Oklahoma City

4.7

29 reviews

This family-friendly BBQ restaurant and bar opened in 2019, but it made a name for itself before the doors ever opened. Pitmaster Travis Clark and his crew have won over 700 Top 10 Awards, including the World Championships. The menu includes trays, which are family-style portions of different cuts of meat, sides and cornbread, but there are also wood fired pizzas, sandwiches, and much more American comfort food to choose from. Want to learn to BBQ? Clark Crew also offers two different BBQ cooking classes.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge - OKC

$$$$

American

Oklahoma

4.5

174 reviews

The vintage style bowling lanes and dining opened 2015 in Midtown after success in other cities like Tulsa. The bowling alley is inspired by the alleys of the 1970s with wooden lanes and large heavy gold curtains. The lanes and lounge feature 12 wooden lanes, 2 in a private VIP room, a full circular bar, and dining area with light wooden tables and vintage orange leather backed chairs. Some menu items nod to nostalgia like onion rings, hot dogs, and cheese sticks. While there are newer favorites like nachos, poutine, and street tacos.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

FRIDA southwest

$$$$

Southwest

Paseo Arts

4.9

1608 reviews

Opened in 2019 by Founder Shuan Fiaccone and owner Kim Dansereau, this light and bright modern restaurant matches its food with a focus on the cuisines of Oklahoma, New Mexico and Northern Mexico. Splashes of green and vibrant colors in the decor match the crafted and thoughtfully plated dishes like Sante Fe spiced pork chop or smokestack enchiladas. Not only does FRIDA source local ingredients for its food, but the signature cocktail menu also changes with the seasons. Equally enticing to their dinner menu is the brunch food and cocktail menu, so make sure to save a weekend afternoon for Frida chicken and waffles or breakfast tacos on the patio.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Grey Sweater

$$$$

Global, International

Bricktown

4.9

520 reviews

Opened by owner and acclaimed chef Andrew Black in 2019, this is more than a fine dining restaurant, Grey Sweater is a dining experience, where every single staff member takes people on a culinary journey whether it's the 5, 7, or 10-course menu. The restaurant, like its namesake, is filled with the color of grey, with bar/counter seating looking into the open kitchen. Romantically lit with low lights and cozy leather booths, the atmosphere allows diners to pay attention to the star of. the experience, the food and kitchen at work. Although there is no menu to read, each dish has ingredients sourced from all over the world and each part of the dish was planned with careful intention. Black Sweater does offer a wine and cocktail list, but notably is the first restaurant in Oklahoma City to feature a water list, offering waters from all over the world.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Hubbly Bubbly Oklahoma City

$$$$

Halal

Paseo Arts

4.9

5 reviews

Opened in 2013, this laid-back (and so laid-back the only seating in couches and loungers) cafe has been serving quality hookah and food to those looking for a chilled atmosphere to socialize and snack. The menu features both savory and sweet crepes, as well as sandwiches and dishes like hummus and babaganoush. Hubbly Bubbly also has events like open mic night and a wide variety of teas and specialty bubble teas.

Not available on OpenTable

View More Info

Kitchen No. 324

$$$$

American

Central Business District

4.7

1324 reviews

Located in one of the most historic buildings in the downtown area, Kitchen has offered seasonal dishes, crafted coffees, and pastry goods since 2012. Although the menu changes with what produce is available, people can expect to see items on the brunch menu like scratch biscuits, sandwiches, all day breakfast including variations of eggs benedict and their famous chicken pot pie. The beverage of choice here is curated coffees like hand brewed and iced cold home brew. On the street floor with large windows, sip on coffee and watch the neighborhood from the industrial and open space.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

La Baguette Bistro

$$$$

French

Nichols Hills

4.8

1185 reviews

Opened by the Buthion brothers for almost three decades, this French bistro in the Mayfair neighborhood has the quintessential French look with white and black checkered tiles, dark red walls, and cozy welcoming bar inviting people to stay and eat French dishes like pecan-crusted brie, Foie gras, and Chicken and Mushrooms Crêpes for dinner or lunch. Also open for brunch and breakfast, the menu offers a hollandaise series as well as a variety of French toast, waffles, and pancakes. La Baguette also runs a bakery for light breakfast or takeaway.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

La Brasa

$$$$

Latin American

Uptown 23rd

4.6

1541 reviews

This unique South American restaurant opened in 2013 near Chinatown, with romantic lighting, graffiti walls and choices of traditional dining tables as well as lounge areas, the vibrant restaurant and bar can be enjoyed for an intimate meal or group of friends looking for creative cocktails and live music on the weekends. Chef James Vu is the head of the kitchen and crafted the food menu at La Brasa including dishes like Chimichurri Steak, Pollo a La Brasa, and a variety of ceviches. Large parties can easily enjoy the food with the family style menu that feeds 4-6 people and includes whole fish, different cuts of meat and a choice of three sides.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Takeout available

View Takeout Menu

Ludivine

$$$$

American

Midtown

4.3

1251 reviews

Chef and owner Russ Johnson opened this relaxed bar and restaurant in 2010 in the midtown area of the city. The decor is simple and laid back with leather booths and a welcoming bar with comfy leather bar seating. From the start, Chef Russ Johnson opened this small restaurant with the intention of always changing the menu to accommodate the ingredients he only purchases from local farms and ranches. Although the menu changes to match the season, people can always expect freshly baked breads, every sauce or dip made from scratch and charcuterie plates to choose from.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Mahogany Prime Steakhouse - Downtown

$$$$

Steakhouse

Oklahoma City

4.8

3076 reviews

Located in the heart of downtown in 2015, this upbeat steakhouse gives a modern flair in decor with a nod to the old steakhouses with white linen tablecloths, romantic dark wood accents and a massive wine cellar. Chef Brad Johnson offers a menu with items like crab cakes, bacon-wrapped scallops, or shrimp cocktail for starters, followed by steakhouse favorites like filet mignon, prime rib, or a selection of seafood mains. As with most popular steakhouses, Mahogany boasts an extensive wine list from all over the world curated by certified sommeliers on staff.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Mexican Radio

$$$$

Tex-Mex

Plaza District

4.7

245 reviews

Another concept by the Good Egg Dining group founded by Keith and Heather Paul, Mexican Radio opened in 2019 in the Plaza District. Its bright white frontage with a brightly colored sign, welcomes people in for tacos and cold drinks. Once inside, it's hard to miss the rainbow-colored ceiling and open space seating. Enjoy starters like half moon nachos, pick from a variety of beef, chicken, veggie, or seafood tacos, or try a Mexican Radio speciality like brisket pappas or chicken tinga flautas.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Experiences available

View Experiences

Paseo Grill

$$$$

American

Paseo Arts

4.9

3541 reviews

Located in the Paseo Arts District, Paseo has been a local favorite since its doors opened in 2006. Chef Jason Heald is head of the kitchen at this American-style restaurant that features dishes like southwest spinach dip or lobster and crab cake for starters, or Miso Sea bass and Surf and turf for mains. Enjoy lunch or dinner in the intimate indoor dining with relaxed seating with light-colored tables and wood accents or enjoy outdoor patio seating that overlooks the art galleries in the area.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Patrono

$$$$

Italian

Oklahoma City

4.8

1526 reviews

Opened in Avana Arts District back in 2015, Patrono is where casual Italian dining meets elegance in both decor and food. Chef Jonathan Krell offers dishes like spicy tomato sauce with lamb ribs and beef carpaccio for starters, and steaks, wild mushroom ragout, and a weekly fish special for mains as well as a variety of pasta dishes. Although the flavors are traditional Italian, the plating and innovative dishes are unique to Chef Krell and his kitchen.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Piatto

$$$$

Italian

Nichols Hills

4.6

440 reviews

Owner Enis Mullaliu opened Piatto in 2019 in Mayfair Place Shopping Center. Walking into the upscale Italian restaurant the first thing noticed is the large Omega round bar with comfy leather seating and a large blue chandelier. The dining room is intimate, elegant and cozy with armed chairs and white linen tablecloths. Chef Rolyn Soberanis heads the kitchen team offering dishes like octopus and bone marrow pasta, seafood risotto, or braised lamb shank. Dessert and cocktails should not be missed after mains, signature cocktails made by the talented bar team and Italian desserts like Tiramisu or Panna cotta made in house.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Picasso on Paseo

$$$$

Contemporary American

Paseo Arts

4.8

1590 reviews

Owners Shaun Fiaccone and Kim Dansereau opened this artsy cafe in 2019. Along with the owners, Chef Ryan Parrot believes in community, which is why the menu is ever-changing in order to only buy ingredients from local vendors, creating a community of food and art which is present throughout the relaxed cafe and outdoor patio. The daily menu can offer comfort food small plates like jalapeno hushpuppies and vegan nachos, and for mains like chef’s favorites green curry scallops or chicken fried portobello from the vegan menu. Picasso is also known for its weekend brunch menu and house made desserts.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Pizzeria Gusto

$$$$

Pizzeria

Uptown 23rd

4.8

940 reviews

This casual but classy pizza parlor with communal and counter seating opened its doors in 2015 by owners Chris Lower and Kathryn Mathis and is located in the uptown district. The first restaurant to serve Neapolitan-style pizzas and proudly boasts of their Stefano Ferraro built pizza oven. The menu features unique pizza toppings like roast chicken and butternut squash pizzas, but also small plates to share and a weekend brunch menu with sausage and polenta or short rib hash.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Takeout available

View Takeout Menu

Ranch Steakhouse OKC

$$$$

Steakhouse

The Village

4.7

3395 reviews

Opened in 1999 by owner Bill Ingle close to Lake Hefner, the upscale steakhouse has an elegant atmosphere with hints of old steakhouses and cowboy life like paintings of the country and horses throughout on loan from the Western Heritage Museum, with a saddle perfectly placed next to the glassed in wine cellar. Staff are dressed with pressed whites and long aprons with bowties, serving classic steakhouse dishes like prime steak cuts, seafood, and house originals like beef medallions and sous vide chicken breast.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Red Prime Steak

$$$$

Steakhouse

Automobile Alley

4.7

3065 reviews

The flagship restaurant of the Good Egg Dining Group, owned by Keith and Heather Paul first opened its doors in 2009 in a renovated building dating back to the early 1900s. The elegant and modern dining room features red lighting fixtures throughout and plenty of private dining areas. Choice from the a la carte menu with prime steak cuts with a selection of homemade sauces, seafood dishes and starters like baked brie or the option to let the chefs choose with the pre-fixed menu of a starter, main, side and dessert.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Experiences available

View Experiences

Republic Gastropub - Classen Curve

$$$$

Gastro Pub

Western Avenue

4.7

173 reviews

Another concept run by Keith and Heather Paul of the Good Egg Dining Group, Republic focuses on American brewed craft beers and sophisticated American cuisine with a focus on midwestern and southern cuisine and opened in 2010. The industrial-style open space is filled with dark booths and a long bar with large TVs surrounding it to watch sports. The menu offers specialties like bacon-wrapped meatloaf, wood-fired ribeye sandwich, and a variety of burgers made from scratch. Notably, the beer menu is extensive and categorized by style of beer and the tap menu changes often.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Rococo Western

$$$$

Seafood

Uptown 23rd

4.8

593 reviews

Owner and Chef Bruce Rinehart opened Rococo in 2003, the restaurant is lined with brick walls, leather couch seating and a fireplace. Chef Rinehart’s menu focuses on bringing east coast seafood and pasta to Oklahoma City with dishes like lobster and shrimp risotto, New England fish fry and grilled pork chop. Rococo also features a lunch and weekend brunch menu with a few eggs benedict variations, shrimp and grits or pastrami hash, as well as an extensive wine menu with a focus on French and California wines.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Social Deck and Dining

$$$$

American

Uptown 23rd

4.6

305 reviews

Owners Jamie and Jordan Winteroth opened this neighborhood casual restaurant in 2019 with a menu inspired by the Pacific Northwest. The restaurant boasts two large outdoor dining decks and indoor seating including a bar in a comfy but industrial open space setting. The menu features fusion dishes like short rib risotto, tikka masala with chicken or vegetables, and chicken fried steak. Social prides themselves on simple food done very well, and having rotating and plenty of American craft beers to choose from.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

The Hamilton Supperette & Lounge

$$$$

Comfort Food

Memorial Square

4.8

472 reviews

Owners Jimmy Mays and Chris Kana opened this speakeasy-inspired restaurant back in 2019, with a focus on crafted cocktails and elegant comfort food. The restaurant is filled with dark wooden tables, soft green semi-circle booths and mid-century decor, giving the speakeasy feel and comfort. The menu is split into 3 courses with first dishes being like a snack tower, scallops or quail. Second courses are traditionally soups or salads and third course, the main dish can be the popular succotash chicken stack or the tomahawk prime rib. The Hamilton is also known for its innovative twists on classic cocktails.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro

$$$$

Contemporary American

Nichols Hills

4.9

2774 reviews

Owner LaVeryl Lower opened this French-inspired bistro over twenty-eight years ago in the neighborhood of Nichols Hills and it is still a local favorite. Although this restaurant has been around for a long time, Metro prides itself on constantly evolving the food menu and is one of the reasons people continue to come back. Dinner includes a variety of dishes, such as Thai curry shrimp, veal milanese, and chicken vermouth. The restaurant has intimate lamp lighting at each of the tables with red tall-backed chairs and a long bar.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Vast

$$$$

American

Oklahoma City

4.6

5909 reviews

The highest restaurant in the city, Vast found its home between 49th and 50th floor of the Devon building back in 2012. Owner Kurt Fleischfresser and Head Chef Paul Langer both have a passion for getting menu inspiration from Oklahoma, which also means they are committed to sourcing all their ingredients locally. Choices of prime steaks are also on option, or choose from harissa blackened salmon, sweet potato gnocchi, or herbed marinated chicken. The success of Vast can be seen with their earning AAA’s prestigious Four Diamond award as well as Opentable’s most scenic restaurant in the state.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Experiences available

View Experiences

Whiskey Cake - OKC

$$$$

Contemporary American

Oklahoma City

4.8

1932 reviews

The farm-to-table restaurant opened in 2012 by owner Randy DeWitt. The down-to-earth atmosphere, filled with brick walls, wooden floors, communal seating as well as comfy checkered fabric booths give the feel of farm-to-table even before looking at the menu. Over the wood-fired grill, chefs create dishes like whiskey braised short rib and local market fish that changes often. Burgers are made from scratch and include favorites like the double double burger and the chicken and cheese melt. Whiskey cake wouldn’t carry its name without an extensive whiskey menu as well as whiskey flights available.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Explore OpenTable

Oklahoma City

Explore the Best OpenTable Restaurants in Every City