Guidebook for Oklahoma City
Food Scene
Small restaurant, outdoor seating available. Watch chefs work from behind the bar. My favorite dish: chashudon with gyoza, a side of bacon-wrapped quail eggs and sparkling sake. Great times are early afternoon/evening.
22 locals recommend
Tamashii Ramen House
321 NW 8th StSmall restaurant, outdoor seating available. Watch chefs work from behind the bar. My favorite dish: chashudon with gyoza, a side of bacon-wrapped quail eggs and sparkling sake. Great times are early afternoon/evening.
It's close and locally owned. Offers coffee and bakery items to enjoy on the go (drive-thru!) or inside. Small shop, quiet customers and rarely a line.
https://highergroundsokc.com/
7 locals recommend
Higher Grounds Coffee Shoppe
5814 NW 63rd StIt's close and locally owned. Offers coffee and bakery items to enjoy on the go (drive-thru!) or inside. Small shop, quiet customers and rarely a line.
https://highergroundsokc.com/
Strong coffee, open environment, natural lighting, adorable baristas. Small array of bakery goods. Simple coffee shop, perfect for studying. Close to OUMC.
http://www.coffeeslingers.com/
49 locals recommend
Coffee Slingers
1015 N Broadway AveStrong coffee, open environment, natural lighting, adorable baristas. Small array of bakery goods. Simple coffee shop, perfect for studying. Close to OUMC.
http://www.coffeeslingers.com/
Waffles. are. delicious.
Who knew waffles could be so versatile? Want a beer with your chicken and waffles? You can get one here. Also have soup and salad to make you feel better about having a waffle. Long lines on weekend mornings. Bustling environment. Got to try it once.
http://www.wafflechampion.com/
59 locals recommend
Waffle Champion
1212 N Walker AveWaffles. are. delicious.
Who knew waffles could be so versatile? Want a beer with your chicken and waffles? You can get one here. Also have soup and salad to make you feel better about having a waffle. Long lines on weekend mornings. Bustling environment. Got to try it once.
http://www.wafflechampion.com/
Endless.catfish.fritters. You'll be glad you did.
Buffet. Beignets. Lousiana-style comfort food.
The ONLY buffet from which I will eat and not think bad thoughts.
Payment due upon entry. Give the cashier your drink order, grab a table and get some gumbo!
Never had to wait in line, have been various times during the afternoon/evening.
https://www.zomato.com/oklahoma-city/cajun-king-oklahoma-city
Cajun King
5816 Northwest 63rd StreetEndless.catfish.fritters. You'll be glad you did.
Buffet. Beignets. Lousiana-style comfort food.
The ONLY buffet from which I will eat and not think bad thoughts.
Payment due upon entry. Give the cashier your drink order, grab a table and get some gumbo!
Never had to wait in line, have been various times during the afternoon/evening.
https://www.zomato.com/oklahoma-city/cajun-king-oklahoma-city
Unbelievable selection of baked goodies and hands-down the best macaroon I've ever tasted. Down-home German food, deli, bar.
Live music on occasion. And - they serve breakfast!
Call in or order online. I recommend no. 32 with spicy mustard. Delicious!
http://www.ingridsok.com/assets/uploads/file/36th%20St%20menu%20110415%20final_PRESS%281%29.pdf
19 locals recommend
Ingrid's
3701 N Youngs BlvdUnbelievable selection of baked goodies and hands-down the best macaroon I've ever tasted. Down-home German food, deli, bar.
Live music on occasion. And - they serve breakfast!
Call in or order online. I recommend no. 32 with spicy mustard. Delicious!
http://www.ingridsok.com/assets/uploads/file/36th%20St%20menu%20110415%20final_PRESS%281%29.pdf
Seaweed salad.
Go wild and order a dragon boat. Nice beer/wine/sake selection.
Watch chefs from the bar or select a booth. Cozy environment. Popular place, so get there early evening or make reservations.
http://tokyookc.com/
10 locals recommend
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
7516 N Western AveSeaweed salad.
Go wild and order a dragon boat. Nice beer/wine/sake selection.
Watch chefs from the bar or select a booth. Cozy environment. Popular place, so get there early evening or make reservations.
http://tokyookc.com/
Guatemalan food. Strong coffee. Bustling place, extremely popular brunch spot.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g51560-d2006303-Reviews-Cafe_Kacao-Oklahoma_City_Oklahoma.html
83 locals recommend
Cafe Kacao
3325 N Classen BlvdGuatemalan food. Strong coffee. Bustling place, extremely popular brunch spot.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g51560-d2006303-Reviews-Cafe_Kacao-Oklahoma_City_Oklahoma.html
Drinks & Nightlife
Best handmade Caipirinhas, gorgeous view of Mid-town.
http://www.cafedobrazilokc.com/bossa-nova/
Bossa Nova
440 NW 11th StBest handmade Caipirinhas, gorgeous view of Mid-town.
http://www.cafedobrazilokc.com/bossa-nova/
Red leather heaven. Swankiest supper club in OKC. Dine in style, then pop over to Junior's night club for the best martini in town. Live music every weekend with solid house band and occasional guests. Grab a partner and hit the dance floor! Or if you have two left feet, grab a corner booth and pretend you're Don Corleone.
http://juniorsokc.com/
8 locals recommend
Junior's
Red leather heaven. Swankiest supper club in OKC. Dine in style, then pop over to Junior's night club for the best martini in town. Live music every weekend with solid house band and occasional guests. Grab a partner and hit the dance floor! Or if you have two left feet, grab a corner booth and pretend you're Don Corleone.
http://juniorsokc.com/
Parks & Nature
View the botanical gardens, walk nature path, attend a play or music event, ice skate, enjoy park restaurants or picnic.
http://oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com/
194 locals recommend
Myriad Botanical Gardens
301 W Reno AveView the botanical gardens, walk nature path, attend a play or music event, ice skate, enjoy park restaurants or picnic.
http://oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com/
Arcadia Lake is a short distance away and offers camping, cabin rental, fishing, boating, swimming year-round.
http://edmondok.com/index.aspx?nid=338
Arcadia
Arcadia Lake is a short distance away and offers camping, cabin rental, fishing, boating, swimming year-round.
http://edmondok.com/index.aspx?nid=338
Arts & Culture
Currently hosting Headdresses of the American Plains and Hell on Wheels exhibits. Stunning permanent collection of Western landscapes and statues. Open year-round.
http://nationalcowboymuseum.org/
147 locals recommend
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd StCurrently hosting Headdresses of the American Plains and Hell on Wheels exhibits. Stunning permanent collection of Western landscapes and statues. Open year-round.
http://nationalcowboymuseum.org/
Permanent exhibits are terrific. Walking exhibits take you through different eras in Oklahoma history.
Pretty much any museum - and there are plenty here- will be a worthwhile afternoon.
https://www.google.com/#q=museums+in+okc
33 locals recommend
Oklahoma History Center
800 Nazih Zuhdi DrPermanent exhibits are terrific. Walking exhibits take you through different eras in Oklahoma history.
Pretty much any museum - and there are plenty here- will be a worthwhile afternoon.
https://www.google.com/#q=museums+in+okc
Sightseeing
High atop the Chesapeake Energy Building is the restaurant/bar Vast. Fine dining, extensive drink menu, and by far the best view of Oklahoma County without having wings. Outstanding at sunset, especially on a partly cloudy day.
http://www.vastokc.com/
58 locals recommend
Vast
333 W Sheridan AveHigh atop the Chesapeake Energy Building is the restaurant/bar Vast. Fine dining, extensive drink menu, and by far the best view of Oklahoma County without having wings. Outstanding at sunset, especially on a partly cloudy day.
http://www.vastokc.com/
From Wanda Jackson Way to Flaming Lips Alley folks come to Bricktown for entertainment. Watch an OKC Dodgers game, have dinner at Mickey Mantles or Crabtown, sample live music at JJ's Alley and ACM music hall, ride in a horse-drawn carriage or float on a water taxi. There's something for everyone here.
261 locals recommend
Bricktown
From Wanda Jackson Way to Flaming Lips Alley folks come to Bricktown for entertainment. Watch an OKC Dodgers game, have dinner at Mickey Mantles or Crabtown, sample live music at JJ's Alley and ACM music hall, ride in a horse-drawn carriage or float on a water taxi. There's something for everyone here.
Shopping
If you didn't find what you wanted at the Thrift store, you'll likely find it here. I've never been but have heard tell there's a Marc Jacobs shop.
http://www.theoutletshoppesatoklahomacity.com/
84 locals recommend
OKC Outlets
7624 W Reno AveIf you didn't find what you wanted at the Thrift store, you'll likely find it here. I've never been but have heard tell there's a Marc Jacobs shop.
http://www.theoutletshoppesatoklahomacity.com/
You promised your great-aunt Ethel you'd bring her an Oklahoma state-shaped cookie cutter, but wheeerreeeah do you find one?
You got it. This shop has tchotchkes galore. Booming business of late counting on Okie pride.
Best item? Voluspa candles.
http://www.myblueseven.com/
21 locals recommend
Blue Seven
7518 N May AveYou promised your great-aunt Ethel you'd bring her an Oklahoma state-shaped cookie cutter, but wheeerreeeah do you find one?
You got it. This shop has tchotchkes galore. Booming business of late counting on Okie pride.
Best item? Voluspa candles.
http://www.myblueseven.com/
Essentials
Organic items. 'Nuff said.
https://www.sprouts.com/stores/details/-/store-details/view/store/801
35 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
6410 N May AveOrganic items. 'Nuff said.
https://www.sprouts.com/stores/details/-/store-details/view/store/801
Deli and grocery with lunch items. Cheese galore. Knowledgeable staff will help you select the perfect wine to pair with your charcuterie.
http://forwardfoods.com/menu/
Forward Foods
215 N Western AveDeli and grocery with lunch items. Cheese galore. Knowledgeable staff will help you select the perfect wine to pair with your charcuterie.
http://forwardfoods.com/menu/