The Jones Assembly

★★★★☆ 4.3 (970) • $$

"The Jones Assembly is the pride & joy of downtown OKC - not only does it operate as a concert venue, club/lounge and hangout spot (with multiple full bars), but also serves great brunch, lunch and dinner. Their lunch options are great, especially their salads (as well as the deviled eggs appetizer), and they give you a cool leather placemat with silverware to utilize while dining. Service is also very prompt and attentive (especially from the employees that work at the bar). At night, it becomes possibly the most active location in the Film Row District. Definitely worth a stop if you want to get the full OKC experience!"

The Press

★★★★☆ 4.4 (765) • $$

"I attended a birthday party at The Press recently. We sat on the patio & it was perfect with our big group.I ordered the Press Cobb & it was amazing. It had deviled eggs on it which was the perfect touch to make the salad extra special. I would order it again!Can't wait to try more dishes next time."

Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 3.8 (535) • $$$

"Mickey Mantles is a staple in okc! Always great service, great food, great drinks, and atmosphere! Their chicken Cesar salad is so light/refreshing but filling! The lobster mac and cheese is rich and creamy! The chocolate cake is rich and truly heavenly! All around 10/10!"

Broadway 10 Bar & Chophouse

★★★★☆ 4.1 (436) • $$$

"Loved this place!!! We went for our anniversary and were thoroughly impressed. The service was top notch. Our server Kendra was attentive, had great recommendations, and the team vibe was everything. Food was a-ma-zing. Worth every dollar. We will most definitely be back."

Nashbird

★★★★☆ 4 (443) • $$

"Ok so this has become a place I will dine every time I have the chance while in OKC. The restaurant is very clean and cute inside, the staff was very helpful and the food was AH-mazing! We sat outside and the weather was perfect and they have some adorable shops surrounding them. Highly recommend this location"

Black Oak Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (488) • $$

"Great place to grab lunch h- good food for an affordable price. These kinds of places usually don't offer lunch menus but loved that they did here. The interior is well kept and a nice atmosphere. Very nice bathrooms. Our server was excellent, and the food was pretty good. My spinach salad was very solid, great toppings but little things fell to the wayside (chewier chicken, cold bacon that's lost it's crisp but still real bacon, probably could use a little more apple cider vinegar in the dressing) . That's just my tips for the kitchen. My partner loved their sandwich!"

Guyutes

★★★★☆ 4 (434) • $$

"Guyutes is described as an Elevated Street Food restaurant. I did find this this place quite interesting but definitely not my atmosphere or style of food. However, our group of six decided this was the place we were going to have dinner So who am I to argue, I'll always try a place once.One quick thing I liked was the touchless menu, a quick scan of the QR code and you are reading the menu! The Appetizers were quite interesting and ultimately we choose the Orka-home and the Tequila Sunfryz. The okra did not deliver. I expected the okra to be more on the crispier side and they weren't. I think the group agreed with me since there were some left on the plate. Not the same for the Tequila Sunfryz - they were a huge hit! The plate was demolished in no time! The only thing I would recommend is to have the fried egg cooked just a bit longer so it wasn't snotty. Besides that it was a great concept. This is as pace I think I could return for and have on the patio with a cold drink!There were definitely decisions to be made in the entree selection. Our server described the special of the day - a grilled cheese sandwich on rye bread and that was between two burgers that wasn't for me.I picked The Strange Design - it consisted of smoked bacon, Geona salami, lettuce, tomato, red onion, with the house guacamole, spicy mayo, inside a spinach tortilla. Not to brag but I think I made the best selection! I also added onion rings and I gotta admit those were crispy & tasty To be honest I almost chose The Guyute which one in our group did and he throughly enjoyed.Overall each meal came uniquely prepared and actually was quite interesting to eat!Actually the younger ones in the group seemed to be pleased with the restaurant overall but the rents didn't feel the vibe."

Benvenuti's Ristorante

★★★★☆ 4.3 (375) • $$$

"Love coming here for date night and drinks. Friendly staff and delicious food. Rack of lamb is amazing also"

Eskimo Joe's

★★★★☆ 3.6 (491) • $$

"I came here on a Wednesday around noon after a work event nearby at Stillwater Medical Center along with my coworkers. I'm from the Edmond/OKC area, but have never been to Stillwater before. I was excited to finally get some of the very popular Eskimo Joe's merch, and snagged a hoodie and sweater. I didn't realize how huge Eskimo Joe's is! This restaurant is connected to a merch/souvenir-type store fully stocked with everything and anything OSU, Eskimo Joe's, and Oklahoma gear. The store staff members were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant has great food and service. The group I came with ordered the regular cheese fries and bacon cheese fries. The fries came with ranch and were delicious. A few coworkers who were with me have been here quite a few times because their children go to college at OSU, so they gave me some recommendations. I ordered the Classic Joe burger. This came with a choice of side, and I got the pasta salad with Italian dressing. The pasta salad was underwhelming, but the burger was very satisfying. I appreciated that the bun didn't fall apart and kept all of the inside together.A couple of my coworkers ordered the chicken sandwiches. The chicken breast pieces were huge, but tough. Overall I had a great experience and would come back again and maybe try some cocktails and more menu items - probably will avoid the chicken sandwiches!"

El Coyote

★★★★☆ 4.1 (370) • $$

"I crave a cozy, intimate place like this. I miss Albuquerque! New Mexico has a vibe and this restaurant meets it. Thank you! Definitely returning on a regular basis."

The Tropical

★★★★☆ 4.4 (305) • $$

"Having been scarred by The Tropical on the first visit, I've decided to come back to give this establishment a second chance, and I am so glad I did. The Tropical is an excellent Thai restaurant as long as you avoid the Spaghetti Kee Mao. It might even get a 5 stars if I could completely erase the memory of the initial visit. The Tropical has excellent pad thai. Pad Thai is a stir-fried rice noodle dish commonly served as street food in Thailand. It is typically made with rice noodles, shrimp, peanuts, scrambled eggs, and bean sprouts. I love the flavorful sauce in the pad thai at The Tropical. It truly is wonderful. Tom kha or Thai coconut soup is a spicy and sour soup of coconut milk, galangal, kaffir, lime leaves, lemongrass, Thai chili, mushrooms, chicken, fish sauce, and lime juice. At The Tropical, I particularly love the inclusion of tomatoes in the soup to give it a richer taste than the traditional soup. It tastes like a creamy version of hot and sour soup with different ingredients. It's good at The Tropical, just not my cup of tea.It's a shame that I can't get over the injury of the initial visit. The pain is gone but the scar is there, maybe next time."

Zorba's Mediterranean Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4 (359) • $$

"Amazing Greek/Mediterranean food - their lentil soup and lemon chicken soup were great, and their sampler appetizer dish (with kebab, hummus, wrapped grape leaves and other items) was also good. Their entree of garlic cream gyros was excellent and they have a unique "baklava crème brûlée" which was very good. Interior decor very spacious and traditional, and service was also excellent (constant replenishing of Arnold palmers). Very highly recommended!"

Cajun King Restaurant and Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (382) • $$

"I love this place. I will say it is old and dingy but the food is great and the people who own and run it are friendly and accommodating. I would be doing a disservice if I didn't say the main draw here for us the catfish. I catch and prepare blue cat myself and I am extremely picky and skeptical of anyone else handling and cooking of catfish but here it is literally always the best I ever have. I just wish I knew how to reproduce it. Also this place would be a five if the facilities were better"

Rivière Modern Banh Mi

★★★★★ 4.6 (237) • $$

"Rivière is one of the my favorite restaurants in OKC - the food is fresh and delicious, they have specials throughout the week, staff is friendly, and you don't usually have to spend a bunch of time searching for a parking spot. Love the noodle salad in the summer, the banh mi tacos are delicious, and the bulgogi fries are next level."

Pepe Delgados

★★★★☆ 4.3 (263) • $

"Food was authentic and so flavorful! Delicious to the last bite! Large portions, could not finish! Order food, make your drink and sit down. Self service and there was a line of course but moved fairly quick.Took about 20min for the food but it was worth it. Chips and salsa are not complimentary but that's the new norm huh.They stayed packed the entire time and full bar for cocktail time as well. Large selection of Tequila! Food servers are nice and pleasant and they move fast."

Crabby's Seafood Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (244) • $$$

"The vibe is awesome! Cozy booths, great service! Steven the bartender was our server and he was such a Joy to have! They accommodated my crazy food requests and everything was delightful!!! Would go back in a heartbeat."

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (313)

"Everything was amazing! The food was to die for! There were four of us when we went. Our friend was pregnant and the server was very accommodating to her needs. He was lovely even though he was new. He answered the many questions my husband had regarding everything from sauces to sides. We were seated in a quiet area with comfortable seating. We weren't rushed at all allowing us to enjoy our food and time together. I wish I had a picture of my food, but trust me it was gorgeous and delicious! I ordered the Firebird pasta and everyone else ordered steaks. No one had any complaints! I highly recommend treating yourself to this amazing place! It's one of the best restaurants in OKC!"

Mi Cocina

★★★★☆ 3.7 (312) • $$

"Food was great and service even better! We were lucky to have Amy G as a server and she was absolutely phenomenal. Our table of 5 all ordered different drinks and never did we go thirsty or wanting anything. Her kindness and service alone was worth the visit and the great dishes were an amazing accompaniment."

Prhyme

★★★★☆ 4.1 (238) • $$$

"I go out to a fine dining experience every other month with a group of friends. This month the choice was Prhyme. I'd never been there before and was impressed with my first steps inside.We were seated at our table very quickly and our drink order was taken right away, after a few minutes looking at the drink menu. That menu is an impressive 21 pages and has a table of contents so you can find what you're looking for. I always order something I can't get at home or find anywhere else. I had the Shifting Tides cocktail, which was very good.My meal order was the 6 oz Prime Filet, medium, with the Seared Sea Scallops. The sides were Garlic Smashed Potatoes, Haricots Vert (string beans), and Herbed Butter. I selected the Vineyard 29 Napa Valley Cab Sav to accompany this extraordinary meal. OH MY, the steak was cooked to perfection and absolutely tender.Our whole group felt so pampered, which is what we're looking for in fine dining.The wait staff was always there, without being interruptive, and helped us with good descriptions of our meals and wines.They really live up to what their website says, "Where going out means GOING ALL OUT."Sorry I didn't take any pictures of our meals. Next time."

Hacienda Tacos

★★★★☆ 4 (245) • $$

"Great tacos, queso, chips, burritos, everything! Full bar and beer to accompany your choice."

The Chalkboard Kitchen + Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (253) • $$$

"We always enjoy a meal, brunch or dinner, at The Chalkboard. For this occasion, we made a dinner reservation at The Chalkboard as they offer shuttle service for some events at the BOK and we had concert tickets.All of the staff were so helpful and attentive! Our hostess got us all set up for the shuttle and our waiter made the best dinner recommendations, including ordering half salads that were plenty when paired with a shared app and dessert!If you haven't been to The Chalkboard in a while, be sure to stop in and see the "refreshment" they have given the interior or enjoy the covered porch with a retractable roof!"

Wood Stone Pizza - Downtown

★★★★☆ 4.1 (211) • $$

"Wood Stone has always been my go-to place for a solid meal with great flavor and service. Everything will come out with quality, great ingredients, and taste. Don't sleep on the starters or salads, which can be (and are) full meals. My go-to salad is the wedge with a creamy gorgonzola dressing, apples, candied pecans, and pork belly."

Yucatan Taco Stand

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (319) • $$

"This place in Bricktown turned out to be a pleasant surprise. We sat outside on the deck and enjoyed watching the activities below. Ordered some nachos with ground beef and the salsa trio. Both were very good. The salsa in particular were very flavorful. Ground beef on the nachos was well seasoned and not dry. Ordered at the counter and food was brought out promptly"

Waldo's Chicken and Beer

★★★★☆ 4 (215) • $$

"Every so often I crave good crispy fried chicken. Today was one of those days. After reading reviews, we decided to give it a try, and I am so glad we did. We both ordered the quarter dark chicken meals. It comes with a super flavorful and crispy drumstick and thigh. Craving satiated. The meals come with 2 sides- I got potato wedges and macaroni and cheese. The wedges were seasoned well, and I liked them dipped in ranch. The macaroni and cheese was excellent. My husband got the white beans and fries, and I took a bite of each. The beans come with onions on them, and they were good. The fries were pretty standard. They serve a little cheesy corn muffin with the meals as well. That was a happy little surprise of goodness. Service was fast and friendly. You walk up to order at a counter, and they bring it to the table. They have a full service bar and 1/2 price beer and drinks for happy hour on weekdays. The tables and chairs were all very clean. We will come back for sure."

Das Boot Camp Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (220) • $$

"I'm a big fan of German food and I've been really impressed with the selection here! They have several German style beers on tap, brewed locally by Royal Bavaria, and lots of great food on the menu. Most recently I had the cheese noodles with grobe bratwurst and it was so flavorful! The schnitzels, pretzels and beer cheese are all yummy too. We usually sit at the bar when we come and the service has been consistently great. I'm not in Norman much, but this is definitely one I find myself coming back to when I'm here!"

Waterfront Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (297) • $$

"For our anniversary my husband and I tried a new restaurant for us on the 24th of June! We were celebrating our 35 year of marital bliss and thought we would splurge a little! We didn't really plan ahead, it was more like where do you want to eat after running some errands out south. It was a Monday, so we didn't need reservations, but I think on the weekends you would. We were hoping to get a seat by the river but they were mostly large party areas and it was just the two of us. For a Monday evening they were pretty busy. When we first sat down the tables near us were empty, but when we left everything was full. The food was so good! I had the chicken piccata and it was juice and full of flavor. My husband had one of their fish dinners, I cannot remember which one, but he loved it as well. And we got a chocolate dessert to top off the evening! Everything was great and the waiter was super nice!"

The Mule Edmond

★★★★☆ 4.3 (166) • $$

"When visiting OKC/Edmond, The Mule is a MUST!!!!! I had the pleasure of tasting the macaroni pony years ago and I am still hooked! I went around lunch time and it was fairly busy but I was able do able to grab a seat at the bar. Since I was "on vacation" I of course had to try one of those tasty OK beers they had on tap.....Iron Monk Velvet Amber was a winner. I will say their cocktails also look delicious. I started with the fried green tomatoes.....delicious but honestly, should have went with the cheese curds. To my surprise, I decided to try something different. Went with The Cortez. The short rib was flavorful and melted in my mouth and the jalapeño cornbread was BOMB but....overall it was just blah. Next time I may ask if I can add mac & cheese to it. Probably would have elevated it for my taste. I also skipped on the grilled jalapeños so who knows, maybe I messed up on that one. Overall it was a great experience as always. The bartender was so sweet and attentive!"

Outback Steak & Oyster Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (290) • $$

"Nice to rediscover the original Outback Steak & Oyster Bar, tonight. This is not the chain restaurant. Locally and veteran owned. Had the Mahi mahi and it was delicious. My wife had the ribeye and it was perfectly done. Also the onion appetizer was so good. Not overly done, but done enough to pull apart easily. Will need to go back and try the gator appetizer, shrimp, lobster, wings. I'm not an oyster guy, but there are plenty of great options for them too!"

Levi's Gastrolounge & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (164) • $$

"Great vibes and great drinks. The food from here is also amazing. The burgers and fries are as good as it gets."

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (198) • $$

"Excellent Italian place!Came here for a quick lunch.1) Place is clean, welcoming, and classy.2) Waitress was very friendly and very attentive.3) Food: Appetizers and Main Courses were excellent!We ordered several pasta dishes, appetizers, Eggplant Parmesan... and more.The cheesy bread was excellent.I will be returning to this place next time we are in town.Please give them a try!"

Balcony Bar & Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (264) • $$

"The view is nice. Cocktails ok.No service and the railing was filthy.One and done for us."

Press & Plow

★★★★☆ 4.2 (148) • $$

"Their namesake burger is so good, I had to go back twice in the same week just to make sure! I scoffed when I found a place that was only open until 3pm on a Sunday... But Press & Plow is worth setting your alarm to wake up early on a weekend. Everything on the menu is beautifully served to impress even your pickiest family members from out-of-town. But the item that really delivers is the Press & Plow Burger - a double patty on a bun that I can only describe as the most amazing thing I've ever put in my mouth. This is Norman's best hamburger, hands down. And although it comes with rosemary chips, I recommend substituting it with the fresh fruit. The quaint space is often packed, but you can make reservations online. Their location makes it an easy stop on your way into -or out of- town."

Brook Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.6 (190) • $$

"Came here for lunch during the week while staying in Tulsa for a conference. The menu had a lot of options for our group.I opted for the turkey burger with pasta salad. The turkey burger was delicious! It had a great mayo type sauce on the burger. The pasta salad as a side choice was huuuuuge! This was also good. Others in our group enjoyed their sandwiches as well.Prices are affordable and server was friendly. Patio looked nice but we changed to sit inside after being in the heat for 5 mins lol."

Volare

★★★★☆ 3.5 (175) • $$

"The food is awesome. They have $2 Tuesdays where you can get 2 dollar drinks and slices of pizza for 2 dollars. The service isn't always that great. The crack fries are delicious."

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (182) • $$

"Pier 88 is soooo good! My personal favorite the snow and king crab legs in the pier 88 sauce medium spice level. Add a pound of shrimp to that and I'm the happiest girl alive. I always ask for the boil to have just corn as the potatoes are bland and bleh. I have been to this location and the Nichol Hills location and this one is so much better. The crab legs are much bigger, sweeter, and flavor of the sauce is better. I don't know why as they're both the same restaurants. If I had gone to the Nichol Hills location first I would have never went back. I have been to Pier 88 three times now in the last three weeks. They do have a bar so get a cold one with your seafood. I read a review where it says the onion rings are really good here. They're not. Do not waste your money. Maybe my opinion is an unpopular opinion but yeah, I don't think they're good. Besides snow crab legs, king crab legs, and shrimp, that is all I've had here and that's all I'll continue to eat. The corn is a must try. It's so flavorful with the sauce. I would highly recommend asking for a cup of lemon wedges and butter. The lemon cleans your pallet, gives it a little tang, and the butter adds a little extra to the food. If you're going to eat and indulge, might as well clog your arteries. I'm counting down the days to go back for the fourth time hopefully before or on Father's Day. Oh yeah I'm not a father, but I get to enjoy the food and day too right. I saw a man sit at the bar by himself and eat and that is something that is so cool and I'd totally do cause finding a seafood lover to dine with is hard! Luckily I'm married to one so we have been able to go a lot. I tried their chocolate molten lava cake and it's awful. Don't waste your money on that. Otherwise, go ahead and try everything for yourself!"