Local inner city restaurants, bars, coffee shops
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Elemental Coffee
815 N Hudson AveA frequented coffee shop. A little bitter for my taste.
Coffee Slingers
1015 N Broadway Ave BroadwayAnother coffee roaster .
Milder Roast.
Next to Civic Center. Established chef new restaurant.a great place for dinner pre theater. Northern italian. Would recommend.
13 locals recommend
Patrono
305 N Walker Ave Next to Civic Center. Established chef new restaurant.a great place for dinner pre theater. Northern italian. Would recommend.
Downtown Newest venue of acclaimed restaurant group. Beautiful and very good food and service.
would recommend
25 locals recommend
Mahogany Prime Steakhouse
145 W Sheridan AveDowntown Newest venue of acclaimed restaurant group. Beautiful and very good food and service.
would recommend
New beautiful restaurant, fine dining and popular bar.
Be prepared for the noise.
28 locals recommend
Broadway 10 Bar & Chophouse
1101 N Broadway AveNew beautiful restaurant, fine dining and popular bar.
Be prepared for the noise.
23rd and Walker A personal favorite for anytime dining.
would recommend
43 locals recommend
Pizzeria Gusto
2415 N Walker Ave23rd and Walker A personal favorite for anytime dining.
would recommend
Sauced on Paseo
2912 PaseoOpen air restaurant fast casual. Daily Pizza by the slice menu.
Paseo Grill
2909 PaseoAmerican Gril.
would recommend
23rd Street.Highly Regarded. Reservations recommended. A perennial favorite.
94 locals recommend
Cheever's Cafe
2409 N Hudson Ave23rd Street.Highly Regarded. Reservations recommended. A perennial favorite.
Downtown Restaurant breakfast lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
Classy and Beautiful renovation of a early 1920's OKC Braniff Building. would recommend reservations.
40 locals recommend
Kitchen No. 324
324 N Robinson AveDowntown Restaurant breakfast lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
Classy and Beautiful renovation of a early 1920's OKC Braniff Building. would recommend reservations.
Downtown Fine-dining restaurant situated beyond the traditional steakhouse experience.
27 locals recommend
Red PrimeSteak
504 N Broadway Ave Downtown Fine-dining restaurant situated beyond the traditional steakhouse experience.
Plaza District ~Hot melts and cold brew. fast casual very popular. Plaza District known as hipster district
105 locals recommend
The Mule
1800 N Blackwelder AvePlaza District ~Hot melts and cold brew. fast casual very popular. Plaza District known as hipster district
Plaza District~Pizza by the slice. the 1lb. meatball is excellent.
132 locals recommend
Empire Slice House
1804 NW 16th StPlaza District~Pizza by the slice. the 1lb. meatball is excellent.
Pie Junkie
1711 NW 16th StPlaza District~ Pie /Quiche by the slice. So many GREAT choices.
100 year old restaurant in OKC Stockyards. Steaks just like you would expect . It is really worth a trip to Cattleman's.
43 locals recommend
Cattlemen's Steakhouse
1309 S Agnew Ave100 year old restaurant in OKC Stockyards. Steaks just like you would expect . It is really worth a trip to Cattleman's.
Waffle Champion
1212 N Walker AveMidtown~Yum! Get there early or prepare to wait in line.
Tamashii Ramen House
321 NW 8th StMidtown very good.
Ted's Cafe Escondido
2836 NW 68th StI think the best TEX Mex. You'll need to drive.
Paseo~I Highly Recommend! I take guests from NYC and LA and they rave. Reservations recommended $$$
34 locals recommend
FRIDA southwest
500 PaseoPaseo~I Highly Recommend! I take guests from NYC and LA and they rave. Reservations recommended $$$
Heralded by Bon Appetit as #1 New restaurant of the year in 2018.
Requires advance reservation.
9 locals recommend
Nonesuch
803 N Hudson AveHeralded by Bon Appetit as #1 New restaurant of the year in 2018.
Requires advance reservation.
Gorō Ramen
3000 PaseoPaseo~ I love the small plates here!
Neighborhood JAM
102 W Main StBreakfast and Lunch. Just down the block. Great Bloody Mary's
Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse
7 S Mickey Mantle DrGreat Steakhouse. Need reservation.
Iron Star Urban Barbecue
3700 N Shartel AveCrown Heights Neighborhood favorite.
Picasso Cafe
3009 PaseoGreat Atmosphere in Paseo. Many vegan choices.
Plant
1120 N Walker AvePlant food. Vegan great choices. Midtown 2 blocks away
Fusion dining very good food. Happy hour focuses on local brews.
vegan and vegetarian dishes available.
Riviere Modern Banh Mi
Fusion dining very good food. Happy hour focuses on local brews.
vegan and vegetarian dishes available.
One block from us. Local bakery, great coffee and sandwiches. brunch lunch and afternoon hours.
13 locals recommend
Harvey Bakery & Kitchen
301 NW 13th StOne block from us. Local bakery, great coffee and sandwiches. brunch lunch and afternoon hours.
Jimmy's Egg
Local chain diner Breakfast, Lunch Walkable. 3 blocks south on Hudson
Cafe Kacao
3325 N Classen BlvdHighly popular Guatemala breakfast lunch. Always a wait line.
Not Tex Mex~Tijuana inspired cuisine. Seafood gone south and great tacos. Family restaurant. Getting RAVE reviews
EL SABOR DE LA BAJA OKC
Not Tex Mex~Tijuana inspired cuisine. Seafood gone south and great tacos. Family restaurant. Getting RAVE reviews
Paseo ~ So Fun, with famous tiki bar recipes from around the USA and tacos. Next to OSO
Flamingo TIKI
Paseo ~ So Fun, with famous tiki bar recipes from around the USA and tacos. Next to OSO
Great tacos, local hang out 1st Friday of the month art walk. Some of our best artistic talent have galleries in this area.
25 locals recommend
OSO Paseo
603 NW 28th StGreat tacos, local hang out 1st Friday of the month art walk. Some of our best artistic talent have galleries in this area.
ODD place you will say but very fine food. In middle of a Family lumber yard. A cozy seafood shack. reservations required
Open Thursday~Sunday, limited parking so Uber is recommended
Has outdoor seating · Serves great cocktails. everything is very fresh and they sometimes run out of items on menu by Sunday.
Sedalia’s Oyster & Seafood
ODD place you will say but very fine food. In middle of a Family lumber yard. A cozy seafood shack. reservations required
Open Thursday~Sunday, limited parking so Uber is recommended
Has outdoor seating · Serves great cocktails. everything is very fresh and they sometimes run out of items on menu by Sunday.
Black Walnut
James beard award winner Andrew Black. $$$$ but well worth it. Reservations required.
The Gilded Acorn
Downtown ~ Andrew Black, James Beard award winner,
Champagne, High Tea, Pastries
James Beard award winner .Andrew Black concept menu 10-course menu and various cocktails and imported waters.
Grey Sweater
James Beard award winner .Andrew Black concept menu 10-course menu and various cocktails and imported waters.
Established local dining group. Patio just a block away. Newly relocated from Plaza District opening In August 2024.
22 locals recommend
Mexican Radio
1215 NW 16th StEstablished local dining group. Patio just a block away. Newly relocated from Plaza District opening In August 2024.
First floor of The Ambassador Hotel 11th and Walker. Newly re launched as The Chalkboard. August 2024. This was the original restaurant in the original Ambassador in Tulsa.
Nestled in the heart of Midtown Downtown OKC, The Chalkboard Oklahoma City promises a quaint and intimate dining experience. With a commitment to exceptional service, this new location invites guests to savor culinary delights in a charming urban setting.
7 locals recommend
Café Cuvée
1200 N Walker AveFirst floor of The Ambassador Hotel 11th and Walker. Newly re launched as The Chalkboard. August 2024. This was the original restaurant in the original Ambassador in Tulsa.
Nestled in the heart of Midtown Downtown OKC, The Chalkboard Oklahoma City promises a quaint and intimate dining experience. With a commitment to exceptional service, this new location invites guests to savor culinary delights in a charming urban setting.
Drinks & Nightlife
James E. McNellie's Pub
1100 Classen DrWould recommend especially for watching sports
Stella
1201 N Walker Aveitalian food and wine
would recommend
O Bar
1200 N Walker Averooftop bar at Ambassador Hotel
would recommend
Small sports Bar affiliated with Broadway 10 Bar and Chop House.
43 locals recommend
Sidecar Barley & Wine Bar
13230 Pawnee DrSmall sports Bar affiliated with Broadway 10 Bar and Chop House.
Funky and Fun although known as a bar the food is very good and I like the music.
would recommend
61 locals recommend
The Pump Bar
2425 N Walker AveFunky and Fun although known as a bar the food is very good and I like the music.
would recommend
Picasso Cafe
3009 PaseoIn the Paseo arts district. menu has a wide variety including vegan.
Throw back to Mad Men time. Good appetizers great affordable drinks just down the street on 10th Street. Happy Hour 4 pm Recommend
38 locals recommend
The R&J Lounge and Supper Club
320 NW 10th StThrow back to Mad Men time. Good appetizers great affordable drinks just down the street on 10th Street. Happy Hour 4 pm Recommend
Fassler Hall
421 NW 10th StGerman indoor outdoor beer garden
Major new renovation. O.ver 300 million. Please drop by to see the beautiful Banking Hall and have a drink.
The National, Autograph Collection
Major new renovation. O.ver 300 million. Please drop by to see the beautiful Banking Hall and have a drink.
Plaza District ~ James Beard nominee several times. You might call ahead for reservations
Ma Der Lao Kitchen
Plaza District ~ James Beard nominee several times. You might call ahead for reservations
Edna's Lunchboxes
5137 Classen CirOKC Iconic drink spot off Classen Circle. Get a lunchbox drink
Arts Museums
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd StOklahoma City Museum of Art
415 Couch DrLargest Chihuly Public Art collection
Interesting interactive museum. Highlights the the people and their stories of Oklahoma. Within walking distance
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
1400 Classen DrInteresting interactive museum. Highlights the the people and their stories of Oklahoma. Within walking distance
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
11 NW 11th StNew museum in the central city district.
Factory Obscura Mix-Tape
25 NW 9th StShopping
The Black Scintilla
1112 N Walker Aveclothing and other things
chirps & cheers
1112 N Walker Avecards and stationary
Floral And Hardy
1324 N Robinson Aveflorist
PLENTY Mercantile
120 N Broadway AveShop Good
1007 N Broadway AveUrbane Home & Lifestyle
905 N Broadway AveMy favorite place for fine gifts and decor.
Essentials
Walgreens
5120 N May AveRevel Eight
201 NW 10th StBrushed Salon and Makeup Studio
1212 N Walker AveHomeland
1108 NW 18th StGROCERY STORE
Super Cao Nguyen
2668 N Military AveLARGE ASIAN GROCERY MARKET
Trader Joe's
6409 Avondale DrGreat selection of foods, plants, flowers , novelties.
Whole Foods Market
6001 N Western AveGreat produce, deli, cheeses, etc.
Legacy Cleaners & Laundry
4917 N Western Ave2 blocks away. for necessities if you forgot something.
M-F 9am -6pm Sat 9am -12pm, Sunday closed
Midtown Drug
2 blocks away. for necessities if you forgot something.
M-F 9am -6pm Sat 9am -12pm, Sunday closed
Getting Around
Spokies
Northwest 4th StreetCity bike system. a station on our block.
Parks & Nature
Myriad Botanical Gardens
301 W Reno AveDowntown Botanical Garden
On the bricktown canal and just north of boathouse district. Beautiful bronze rendition of Land run
6 locals recommend
Oklahoma Land Run Monument
200 Centennial AveOn the bricktown canal and just north of boathouse district. Beautiful bronze rendition of Land run
The memorial commemorating the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing.
13 locals recommend
Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building
620 N Harvey AveThe memorial commemorating the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing.
Scissortail Park
Oklahoma City Zoo
2000 Remington PlRowing and Kayaking. Dog park, Children's park, Walking trail.
2028 Olympic event site for all 8 kayaking championships.
OKC National High Performance Center - USOPC Training Site
Rowing and Kayaking. Dog park, Children's park, Walking trail.
2028 Olympic event site for all 8 kayaking championships.