Cloud Puncher

First time dinner at Cloud Puncher. It's located on the 2nd floor of the Lively Hotel. It's all new as part of The Oaks development that is still underway. The restaurant is open and spacious with clean lines and modern decor. The menu offerings are moderate, but offer a range that will accommodate most appetites. We started with an appetizer of black eyed pea humus. It was outstanding! For our entrees, I ordered the red oak plank roasted salmon, served with vegetables, and Jan ordered the butter basted pan seared red fish. The red fish was topped with with grilled oyster mushrooms and served in a tomato citrus vinegarette. We shared each others fish, and I liked both, but gave the nod to the red fish. Loved the sauce. Both were very nice and the serving portions were just right.The wine offerings are meager. The atmosphere is languid and the mood or vibe is lethargic. It was Thursday night and there were just a few diners. The noise was low. The service was OK. The cost was moderate-high.

Located on the second floor of the Lively Hotel, Cloud Puncher overlooks an eventful courtyard of shops and luxury apartments in the skirts of Nichols Hills. The hotel lobby greets you as you exit the elevator; continue left and you will find to the mouth of Cloud Puncher. The softly lit restaurant is beautifully designed with cream colored walls and touch of mid century modern furnishings. The outdoor balcony is adorned with an assortment of comfortable furniture, heaters and a long fire pit. Great for socializing with friends or colleagues and undoubtedly going to be a hot spot for summer "rooftop" patio vibes. The bar is nice to grab drinks, however, does not currently show live TV. You will find it hard to catch a game while enjoying a beverage or dinner.I decided to dine this evening and ordered the corn bread and a French Red wine to start. The skillet baked corn bread has a cake like texture and is grilled. I found the grilled flavor and spiced butter a bit distracting and an ill-fitted pairing to the buttery delicacy of the dish. A friendly & agreeable conversation with the bartender granted an offering of regular butter and honey, which preferably was a more appealing garnish. For main I ordered the espresso encrusted pork loin; it comes with a side of pureed parsnip, fig apple jam and roasted carrots. Deliciously seasoned and perfectly portioned. Would definitely order it again.This venue has a wonderful staff all around. The bar/ restaurant managers & chef are incredibly talented. They curate seasonal offerings that are creative and a step above other local fairs. Even if you aren't staying at the hotel, I recommend this spot for young, professional couples or singles looking for a refreshing experience & night out.

ESCAPE TO CLOUD PUNCHER Over the weekend I got to try OKC's newest restaurant and here's exactly what I tried & experienced at @cloudpuncher.oak It's on the second floor of the new Lively Hotel and upon entering, it's the perfect balance of sophistication and Oklahoma charm. We were seated right away and our waitress was pleasant. While they don't have a drink menu just yet, they do have a wine list I opted for a glass of rosé (I tasted the Albariño and Riesling, but they weren't the best). Now for the food Seoul-infused Confit Chicken Wing(s) - amazing flavor. The menu just says 'wing' but it comes with 4 Cavatelli 23 - huge portion with a ton of ingredients that went together well (great for leftovers) Bistro Steak & Frites - THE BEST FRIES EVER! The romesco sauce with the steak was out of bounds and it was cooked to perfection We ordered post-dinner aperitifs (an espresso martini for me, margarita for him) and both were terrible That is the only thing I would recommend they improve - better mixology and timing, as they were both undrinkable and took forever to come (also an espresso martini should come with coffee beans & this didn't have any) Overall, I give this experience a 7/10 and feel like they have the potential to improve once they've been open longer

If I could give this place six stars I would. Their food is out of this world. I was told by my server Anne that it is headed by the former head chef at Milo (the restaurant at The Ellison Hotel), Nate Frejo, and he brought Sous Chef Josiah Craig a long with him. I also met their Front of the House Food & Drink Manager Ashley. Exceptional internal environment with awesome art and a baller deck with pool (to be opened) outside where there is a silver sculpture of a cowboy wrangling a cloud, which the restaurant is named after (a play on the words "cow puncher" but cow instead of cloud, an Oklahoman thing).The ricotta as an appetizer is amazeballs. It is served with a dash of honey, lemon shavings and incredible smoked grapes. It is divine and one of the most unique appetizers I ever had. Also their meatballs are soft and almost melt in your mouth compared to meatballs at other restaurants that are hard and too much to chew on.The grilled peach salad with heirloom tomatoes was also excellent, and the entree of the cavatelli - a super-rare Italian pasta dish even in LA/NY famously mentioned in Eddie Huang's Fresh Off the Boat - was outstanding. Their manchego grits were also awesome and had a hint of citrus. I was also told the steak frites were great, which I may try next time. Finally, the crème pot dessert with Mexican chocolate was delicious, and had a hint of coffee and bittersweet cocoa. They are still waiting on their liquor license (Anne makes a mean Arnold Palmer however) but as soon as they get it, I guarantee this place will be packed. It has been open for half a month, so I feel the issue is simply awareness of it not being open yet. Well it is open, and hence, with this Yelp! Review I am highly encouraging and inviting you to try this excellent new restaurant! There is a vibrant vision and passionate as well as a creative/innovative style behind this cuisine!

Thanks to the reviews, we booked for brunch instead of dinner since they haven't gotten their liquor license yet. The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor of the Lively Hotel. The staff were welcoming and very friendly. We sat by the window, so we got a good view of the surrounding area. Their shakshuka was different from the ones I've tasted. It was almost like a baked egg stew. The consistency was thicker due to the ingredients, such as the chickpeas and beans. The flavors were all there, though. I wished the poached egg wasn't overcooked. Their overnight oats were amazing. The same goes for their made-in-house peach jam. We look forward to coming back when they get all situated.

This area in general is unlike anything else in OKC, architecture is amazing as are the sculptures which depict our rich history of hard working people with a friendly nature. Cloud Puncher restaurant in the Lively hotel is everything. Gorgeous.Great Views.Amazing food.Attentive staff.Excellent wine & cocktails. We sat at the bar and Zach was awesome, we can't wait to go back!!

I met two of my friends here for a small birthday dinner. We made reservations for 6:00 and were greeted/seated promptly.We ordered the Local Sausage starter (pictured) which was good. The "local" label comes from the apple persimmon compote which was unique. The taste was fine , I was underwhelmed when "baguette" = 3 slices of bread for a whole plate of sausage. They provided more when we asked for more, however I'd suggest making some adjustments. Give us a full bread basket, we don't mind paying extra!My friends got the Red Snapper and Salmon - they both loved their entrees and spoke highly of them. I did not get an entree so no comment there.Biggest ding to this rating - cocktail menu was advertised as launched on their socials, which was a big reason why we wanted to dine here. When we arrived sadly there was no cocktail menu. Staff said they were still working on it. Our bartender was great and was able to make a few mules that were pretty tasty.All in all the ambiance was great, server and bartender were very accommodating. I'd like to return and give this place another try in the future - after they get their footing.

Overall opinion: underwhelming. We came for Valentine's Day and had a reservation. Vibes of the restaurant are great and it is a fun bar. Host took awhile to seat us and had to find a place for us at the back of the restaurant. We were not given a drink menu or told about specials. Salmon was good. Steak frites were just okay- the sauce was nothing special. Would have been a higher score if our server hadn't forgotten to put in our food order. Not to mention, she didn't come by to get us another drink and forgot the corn bread from our order. We couldn't even order dessert because she didn't come by for us to ask. Overall, Bad service and a 2 hour meal with one drink and one course.

We stopped in for brunch at Cloud Puncher, and wow, what a treat! I had the *Ricotta & Honey*, which came with roasted pepitas, blueberries, lemon ricotta, and an apple compote. It was absolutely delicious--every bite was a perfect blend of flavors and textures. The sweetness of the honey with the crunch of the pepitas and the brightness of the lemon ricotta was just divine.My wife opted for the *Breakfast Quesadilla*, and it was such a unique twist. Filled with peanut butter, pecans, bananas, and toasted coconut, it wasn't overly sweet but incredibly filling and tasty. It had the perfect mix of crunch and sweetness, and she loved it.A special shoutout to our server, TJ, who was running the show solo this morning. She was impeccable--attentive, kind, and truly the brightness our day needed. I can only hope the world gives her all the good things, because she certainly deserves it!We'll definitely be back for another brunch soon! Highly recommend!

Wanted to try something new and Oak shopping area is just opening so we made our reservation at Cloud Puncher. It wasn't busy so you'd probably be ok without one. It is a mixed review. The service was spot on and just enough to check on us without being intrusive. The area is beautiful! Open, airy, with a fantastic looking patio we might have tried in warmer weather. The fire pit looked inviting but we stayed inside. The flip side was pricey and above ok food. We started with the whipped ricotta. Good flavor but overly toasted bread, maybe touches of black are the thing? I had the Cavatelli. The noodles were cooked well and there was a good amount of shrimp and crayfish. The sauce was a little bland and soupy, more like broth. I would have preferred something thicker to stick to the pasta instead of pooling in the bowl. My friend ordered the salmon and said it was good but the shaved vegetables were mostly squash and she didn't care for it. The Sloppy Joe Sliders included slaw and fried okra. We held the slaw and when we looked for the okra, found 3 pieces on the slider. Unusual and different than we expected. Overall for $40 a person (without drinks) it was a pricey experience that we can now say we've had. It is a lovely high end hotel restaurant that I would have enjoyed more if staying there on a business trip.