Guidebook for Oklahoma City

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Guidebook for Oklahoma City

Shopping

Fun cultural district with shops, restaurants & bars!
141 locals recommend
Plaza District
141 locals recommend
Fun cultural district with shops, restaurants & bars!
Truly unique locally owned bookstore, say hi to the owner Ben if he's there - he'll help you find exactly what you're looking for, book or otherwise.
22 locals recommend
Commonplace Books
1325 N Walker Ave
22 locals recommend
Truly unique locally owned bookstore, say hi to the owner Ben if he's there - he'll help you find exactly what you're looking for, book or otherwise.
Locally sourced art, clothing, books & more.
16 locals recommend
DNA Galleries
1709 NW 16th St
16 locals recommend
Locally sourced art, clothing, books & more.
Good friends Jenn and Chad created this truly unique two-in-one experience - The Plant Shoppe, and "Okay, Yeah!" Coffee Shop/Eatery. Succulents and other plants available for purchase, all the while sipping on a latte.
The Plant Shoppe
835 W Sheridan Ave
Good friends Jenn and Chad created this truly unique two-in-one experience - The Plant Shoppe, and "Okay, Yeah!" Coffee Shop/Eatery. Succulents and other plants available for purchase, all the while sipping on a latte.
Upscale shopping center w/ restaurants, apparel, and even a candy store.
41 locals recommend
Classen Curve
5825 NW Grand Blvd
41 locals recommend
Upscale shopping center w/ restaurants, apparel, and even a candy store.
Indie Record Store. Always has the newest releases, and a decent back catalogue.
Guestroom Records OKC
3701 N Western Ave
Indie Record Store. Always has the newest releases, and a decent back catalogue.
Largest selection of pre-owned vinyl in the city, must visit if you're a collector.
Trolley Stop Record Shop
1212 N Pennsylvania Ave
Largest selection of pre-owned vinyl in the city, must visit if you're a collector.

Arts & Culture

Local arts district with tons of art galleries and a good selection of restaurants and bars.
122 locals recommend
Paseo
122 locals recommend
Local arts district with tons of art galleries and a good selection of restaurants and bars.
246 locals recommend
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
620 N Harvey Ave
246 locals recommend
21c is a contemporary art museum, boutique hotel, and home to chef driven restaurant Mary Eddy's.
16 locals recommend
21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City
900 W Main St
16 locals recommend
21c is a contemporary art museum, boutique hotel, and home to chef driven restaurant Mary Eddy's.

Drinks & Nightlife

Atomic Age themed "upscale dive" bar with affordable drink specials, creative cocktails, dj's every thursday, and right in the center of Uptown 23rd District.
22 locals recommend
The Bunker Club
433 NW 23rd St
22 locals recommend
Atomic Age themed "upscale dive" bar with affordable drink specials, creative cocktails, dj's every thursday, and right in the center of Uptown 23rd District.
Restaurant, Bar, and Music venue all in one, probably the most unique space in OKC currently.
82 locals recommend
The Jones Assembly
901 W Sheridan Ave
82 locals recommend
Restaurant, Bar, and Music venue all in one, probably the most unique space in OKC currently.
Old gas station turned patio-centric bar in a vibrant neighborhood. Also the best bar food in OKC, great brunch on Sundays when the weather is nice.
61 locals recommend
The Pump Bar
2425 N Walker Ave
61 locals recommend
Old gas station turned patio-centric bar in a vibrant neighborhood. Also the best bar food in OKC, great brunch on Sundays when the weather is nice.
Great patio, great staff, and $6 pizza pies (in addition to the full menu from the restaurant next door)
32 locals recommend
The Other Room
3007 Paseo
32 locals recommend
Great patio, great staff, and $6 pizza pies (in addition to the full menu from the restaurant next door)
If you like to watch soccer, this is the place for you. Cozy little pub style bar and a huge outdoor patio with tv's for watching sports games.
8 locals recommend
Skinny Slim's OKC
201 E Main St
8 locals recommend
If you like to watch soccer, this is the place for you. Cozy little pub style bar and a huge outdoor patio with tv's for watching sports games.
Punk rock bar on the west side of town, best suited for serious drinkers and people who mind their own business. But they do have a pinball machine and darts.
Lost Highway
1613 N May Ave
Punk rock bar on the west side of town, best suited for serious drinkers and people who mind their own business. But they do have a pinball machine and darts.
LGBT bar, smokers welcome
Alibi's
1200 N Pennsylvania Ave
LGBT bar, smokers welcome
Transplant from Denver, good craft beer
21 locals recommend
Stonecloud Brewing Co
1012 NW 1st St
21 locals recommend
Transplant from Denver, good craft beer
Craft beer brewery
15 locals recommend
Prairie Artisan Ales - OKC Taproom
3 NE 8th St
15 locals recommend
Craft beer brewery
Classic & refined, Bar Arbolada is owner Riley Marshall's take on LA vibes in a stubbornly midwestern city. Approachable cocktails, solid wine & craft beer offerings, and the best small plate menu in the city. Must visit, look for Riley he'll be wearing a Stetson and sitting at the end of the bar.
14 locals recommend
BAR ARBOLADA
637 W Main St
14 locals recommend
Classic & refined, Bar Arbolada is owner Riley Marshall's take on LA vibes in a stubbornly midwestern city. Approachable cocktails, solid wine & craft beer offerings, and the best small plate menu in the city. Must visit, look for Riley he'll be wearing a Stetson and sitting at the end of the bar.
Cheap drinks + eats at this young and hip establishment. Great patio.
Good Times
1234 N Western Ave
Cheap drinks + eats at this young and hip establishment. Great patio.
Next door to Tower Theatre, the downstairs bar is a perfect place for happy hour or pre-show drink. Upstairs (open only on Friday/Saturday) is the place to be if you like dancing the night away to Disco/Funk/80s music, or Hip Hop on 1st Fridays and 3rd Saturdays.
11 locals recommend
Ponyboy
423 NW 23rd St
11 locals recommend
Next door to Tower Theatre, the downstairs bar is a perfect place for happy hour or pre-show drink. Upstairs (open only on Friday/Saturday) is the place to be if you like dancing the night away to Disco/Funk/80s music, or Hip Hop on 1st Fridays and 3rd Saturdays.
Off the beaten path, great place to just relax and have good conversation. This place has 3 bars on two different levels, an expansive patio and nice balcony. Also good bar food, and most weekends host live bands or dj's, plus art shows.
17 locals recommend
51st Street Speakeasy
1114 NW 51st St
17 locals recommend
Off the beaten path, great place to just relax and have good conversation. This place has 3 bars on two different levels, an expansive patio and nice balcony. Also good bar food, and most weekends host live bands or dj's, plus art shows.
Hip, open-air food truck park with full service bars, & tv's. Kid friendly until 10pm.
50 locals recommend
Bleu Garten
301 NW 10th St
50 locals recommend
Hip, open-air food truck park with full service bars, & tv's. Kid friendly until 10pm.
Smokers welcome, this is my favorite dive. Plenty of TV's to watch all your sports, and a killer bar food menu. Plus a dart board, Golden Tee, and 2 pool tables.
10 locals recommend
Cock-O-The Walk
3705 N Western Ave
10 locals recommend
Smokers welcome, this is my favorite dive. Plenty of TV's to watch all your sports, and a killer bar food menu. Plus a dart board, Golden Tee, and 2 pool tables.
Enjoy enjoy creative signature cocktails, an extensive wine list, a full dinner menu, and penthouse status at O Bar, an upscale rooftop terrace in Midtown boasting one of the best views of downtown Oklahoma City.
26 locals recommend
O Bar
1200 N Walker Ave
26 locals recommend
Enjoy enjoy creative signature cocktails, an extensive wine list, a full dinner menu, and penthouse status at O Bar, an upscale rooftop terrace in Midtown boasting one of the best views of downtown Oklahoma City.

Essentials

94 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
6001 N Western Ave
94 locals recommend
49 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6409 Avondale Dr
49 locals recommend
35 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
6410 N May Ave
35 locals recommend
WinCo Foods
3535 NW 39th St
Eley's Foods
3106 N May Ave
33 locals recommend
Walmart Neighborhood Market
2217 NW 23rd St
33 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

Historic music venue that also hosts film showings and art shows, the anchor of Uptown 23rd District.
26 locals recommend
Tower Theatre
425 NW 23rd St
26 locals recommend
Historic music venue that also hosts film showings and art shows, the anchor of Uptown 23rd District.
You know what it is.
95 locals recommend
Topgolf Oklahoma City
13313 Pawnee Dr
95 locals recommend
You know what it is.
Big Lebowski themed bowling alley, you'll be doing all the scorekeeping yourself. Only a few lanes, be prepared to wait. Upstairs is a german beer hall.
30 locals recommend
Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge
421 NW 10th St
30 locals recommend
Big Lebowski themed bowling alley, you'll be doing all the scorekeeping yourself. Only a few lanes, be prepared to wait. Upstairs is a german beer hall.

Food Scene

Some say OKC's best burger, it's pretty good but also quick service with several locations.
43 locals recommend
Tucker's Onion Burgers
324 NW 23rd St
43 locals recommend
Some say OKC's best burger, it's pretty good but also quick service with several locations.
Need a slice of pizza at midnight, Empire's got you covered.
132 locals recommend
Empire Slice House
1804 NW 16th St
132 locals recommend
Need a slice of pizza at midnight, Empire's got you covered.
Best burger in OKC. Get there by 11am or you aren't getting a seat (there are only 12).
17 locals recommend
Nic's Grill
1201 N Pennsylvania Ave
17 locals recommend
Best burger in OKC. Get there by 11am or you aren't getting a seat (there are only 12).
Greasy spoon taco spot. Asada fries, need I say more?
El Rey Taqueria
100 S May Ave
Greasy spoon taco spot. Asada fries, need I say more?
Just around the corner, great breakfast tacos and burritos.
Taqueria Rafitas
1222 N Pennsylvania Ave
Just around the corner, great breakfast tacos and burritos.
Upscale southern kitchen, bet you can't finish the chicken fried steak! Neighborhood gem (also incredible brunch, p.s. you'll need to make a reservation)
94 locals recommend
Cheever's Cafe
2409 N Hudson Ave
94 locals recommend
Upscale southern kitchen, bet you can't finish the chicken fried steak! Neighborhood gem (also incredible brunch, p.s. you'll need to make a reservation)
Best quick and easy breakfast in OKC.
28 locals recommend
HunnyBunny Biscuit Co
429 NW 23rd St
28 locals recommend
Best quick and easy breakfast in OKC.
Great atmosphere with great dishes, including a handful of excellent vegetarian options.
79 locals recommend
Picasso Cafe
3009 Paseo
79 locals recommend
Great atmosphere with great dishes, including a handful of excellent vegetarian options.
My favorite place! OKC's best wings and wood-fired pizza, killer apps and fantastic cocktails. Secret patio!
43 locals recommend
Pizzeria Gusto
2415 N Walker Ave
43 locals recommend
My favorite place! OKC's best wings and wood-fired pizza, killer apps and fantastic cocktails. Secret patio!
The in-house restaurant at the 21c Museum Hotel, chef Jason will knock your socks off. You can also grab a drink at the bar and walk around and peruse the art galleries, changes often.
12 locals recommend
Mary Eddy's Kitchen x Lounge
900 W Main St
12 locals recommend
The in-house restaurant at the 21c Museum Hotel, chef Jason will knock your socks off. You can also grab a drink at the bar and walk around and peruse the art galleries, changes often.
They made the waffle a sandwich, enough said. Be prepared to wait, always a line out the door.
59 locals recommend
Waffle Champion
1212 N Walker Ave
59 locals recommend
They made the waffle a sandwich, enough said. Be prepared to wait, always a line out the door.
Tex Mex cuisine, casual atmosphere.
15 locals recommend
Iguana Mexican Grill
9 NW 9th St
15 locals recommend
Tex Mex cuisine, casual atmosphere.
Unique burgers and other offerings, fun for groups and families. Try the King Burger, complete with peanut butter and bacon.
13 locals recommend
S&B's Burger Joint - Automobile Alley
20 NW 9th St
13 locals recommend
Unique burgers and other offerings, fun for groups and families. Try the King Burger, complete with peanut butter and bacon.
Upscale steakhouse with a refined atmosphere, excellent wine list.
27 locals recommend
Red PrimeSteak
504 N Broadway Ave
27 locals recommend
Upscale steakhouse with a refined atmosphere, excellent wine list.
Popular new american diner, serving large portions!
33 locals recommend
Sunnyside Diner
916 NW 6th St
33 locals recommend
Popular new american diner, serving large portions!
Cheap, hole in the wall diner. Classic for any OKC native.
17 locals recommend
Jimmy's Egg
1616 N May Ave
17 locals recommend
Cheap, hole in the wall diner. Classic for any OKC native.
French brothers Michele & Alain Buthion have created one of the most special restaurants in Oklahoma City with La Baguette. You'll feel you've been transplanted to Paris upon entry, open at 8am for breakfast (the croque madame! oh my!) and stays open late into the night with fantastic fine dining offerings. Also a boucherie (butcher) and bakery (desserts galore, wow!). This is a must visit.
14 locals recommend
La Baguette Bistro
7408 N May Ave
14 locals recommend
French brothers Michele & Alain Buthion have created one of the most special restaurants in Oklahoma City with La Baguette. You'll feel you've been transplanted to Paris upon entry, open at 8am for breakfast (the croque madame! oh my!) and stays open late into the night with fantastic fine dining offerings. Also a boucherie (butcher) and bakery (desserts galore, wow!). This is a must visit.
Dim sum style Chinese joint, not much to look at but the food is excellent.
8 locals recommend
Chow's
3033 N May Ave
8 locals recommend
Dim sum style Chinese joint, not much to look at but the food is excellent.
Hipster taco joint. Personally my favorite item is the quesadilla.
15 locals recommend
Revolución
916 NW 6th St
15 locals recommend
Hipster taco joint. Personally my favorite item is the quesadilla.
Oklahoma City's best well-known secret. Country style Italian offerings, late night bar and great patio. Italian Nachos are a must.
16 locals recommend
Flip's Wine Bar & Trattoria
5801 N Western Ave
16 locals recommend
Oklahoma City's best well-known secret. Country style Italian offerings, late night bar and great patio. Italian Nachos are a must.
Sophisticated American cuisine & hundreds of beers presented in a high-design contemporary setting. Very cool sports bar. TV's are EVERYWHERE.
36 locals recommend
Republic Gastropub
5830 N Classen Blvd
36 locals recommend
Sophisticated American cuisine & hundreds of beers presented in a high-design contemporary setting. Very cool sports bar. TV's are EVERYWHERE.
Legendary pizza joint, and yes it is the best in Oklahoma City.
97 locals recommend
Hideaway Pizza
116 E 5th St
97 locals recommend
Legendary pizza joint, and yes it is the best in Oklahoma City.
Chipotle for Korean food. Delicious Korean flavors served in salads, rice bowls or burritos, along with a broad selection of banchan (Korean condiments) in a kid-friendly atmosphere.
8 locals recommend
Gogi Go
1325 N Walker Ave
8 locals recommend
Chipotle for Korean food. Delicious Korean flavors served in salads, rice bowls or burritos, along with a broad selection of banchan (Korean condiments) in a kid-friendly atmosphere.
100% Vegetarian/Vegan comfort food restaurant in the Farmer's Market District. Best know for their Cashew Mac & Cheese.
21 locals recommend
The Loaded Bowl
1211 SW 2nd St
21 locals recommend
100% Vegetarian/Vegan comfort food restaurant in the Farmer's Market District. Best know for their Cashew Mac & Cheese.
The first location opened in 1971, and Oklahoma has been "craving" these charcoal broiled burgers ever since. Popular favorites are the Theta Burger and Caesar Burger, I usually go with the Chicken Fried Chicken Sandwich. I definitely recommend the cheese fries.
Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler
2652 W Britton Rd
The first location opened in 1971, and Oklahoma has been "craving" these charcoal broiled burgers ever since. Popular favorites are the Theta Burger and Caesar Burger, I usually go with the Chicken Fried Chicken Sandwich. I definitely recommend the cheese fries.
My personal sushi choice in OKC, with a no frills aesthetic.
10 locals recommend
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
7516 N Western Ave
10 locals recommend
My personal sushi choice in OKC, with a no frills aesthetic.
Lively, legendary (3 decades now), new-american kitchen and bar. Live music on the weekends... believe it not past performers have been U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the Dixie Chicks.
26 locals recommend
VZD's Restaurant & Bar
4200 N Western Ave
26 locals recommend
Lively, legendary (3 decades now), new-american kitchen and bar. Live music on the weekends... believe it not past performers have been U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the Dixie Chicks.
Inventive, artisanal spins on classic American fare in the historic Packard dealership building. Really great for Sunday brunch. Upstairs rooftop bar is open on the weekends.
37 locals recommend
Packard's
201 NW 10th St
37 locals recommend
Inventive, artisanal spins on classic American fare in the historic Packard dealership building. Really great for Sunday brunch. Upstairs rooftop bar is open on the weekends.
Landmark diner & gas station with hundreds of sodas, a shop & a 66-ft.-tall soda bottle out front. Outside the city by about 20 minutes.
57 locals recommend
Pops Arcadia
660 U.S. Rte 66
57 locals recommend
Landmark diner & gas station with hundreds of sodas, a shop & a 66-ft.-tall soda bottle out front. Outside the city by about 20 minutes.
Country bar serving up famous fried chicken and fried okra. Oklahoma's oldest bar, was started as a territorial saloon in 1896 by Peter Eischen. The bar survived two lengthy closures, caused by Prohibition in the 1920s and a fire in 1993. If visiting on a weekend, expect a 2 hour wait (in addition to the 45 minute drive there and back). Kid friendly, don't let the bar part scare you off.
10 locals recommend
Eischen's Bar
109 S 2nd St
10 locals recommend
Country bar serving up famous fried chicken and fried okra. Oklahoma's oldest bar, was started as a territorial saloon in 1896 by Peter Eischen. The bar survived two lengthy closures, caused by Prohibition in the 1920s and a fire in 1993. If visiting on a weekend, expect a 2 hour wait (in addition to the 45 minute drive there and back). Kid friendly, don't let the bar part scare you off.
Hand crafted donuts made from all natural quality ingredients. 100% dairy free, egg free and many can be made gluten free. Excellent selection of coffee + tea, cute place to take a load off.
12 locals recommend
Holey Rollers
3010 Paseo
12 locals recommend
Hand crafted donuts made from all natural quality ingredients. 100% dairy free, egg free and many can be made gluten free. Excellent selection of coffee + tea, cute place to take a load off.
Hip, modern eatery serving New American cuisine & craft cocktails amid industrial-chic decor.
10 locals recommend
Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails, Paseo
605 Northwest 28th Street
10 locals recommend
Hip, modern eatery serving New American cuisine & craft cocktails amid industrial-chic decor.
Serving southern inspired sliders on buttermilk biscuits.
Buttermilk Paseo
605 NW 28th St
Serving southern inspired sliders on buttermilk biscuits.
Basic Tex-Mex dishes, along with traditional Mexican fare, are the draw at this colorful taqueria.
Abel's Mexican Restaurant
5822 NW 50th St
Basic Tex-Mex dishes, along with traditional Mexican fare, are the draw at this colorful taqueria.
Bustling bar & grill serving Latin-inspired dishes & Tex-Mex standards in upbeat modern environs.
16 locals recommend
1492 New World Latin Cuisine
1207 N Walker Ave
16 locals recommend
Bustling bar & grill serving Latin-inspired dishes & Tex-Mex standards in upbeat modern environs.
Stylish, relaxed restaurant offering a variety of seafood dishes, plus steaks & a full bar. Oklahoma City's best place for oysters, rotating selection. Musts: The 4H Club (appetizer), and the Fried Chicken Sandwich. Other great dishes are the lobster roll, the black mac & cheese, and grilled sea scallops.
34 locals recommend
The Drake
519 NW 23rd St
34 locals recommend
Stylish, relaxed restaurant offering a variety of seafood dishes, plus steaks & a full bar. Oklahoma City's best place for oysters, rotating selection. Musts: The 4H Club (appetizer), and the Fried Chicken Sandwich. Other great dishes are the lobster roll, the black mac & cheese, and grilled sea scallops.

Parks & Nature

Great fun for kids and adults alike. Have a picnic or just take a stroll.
194 locals recommend
Myriad Botanical Gardens
301 W Reno Ave
194 locals recommend
Great fun for kids and adults alike. Have a picnic or just take a stroll.
Great for hiking/biking.
57 locals recommend
Martin Park Nature Center
5000 W Memorial Rd
57 locals recommend
Great for hiking/biking.