Guidebook for Oklahoma City
Shopping
Plaza District
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.
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Commonplace Books
1325 N Walker AveTruly 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.
DNA Galleries
1709 NW 16th StLocally 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 AveGood 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.
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Classen Curve
5825 NW Grand BlvdUpscale 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 AveIndie 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 AveLargest 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.
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Paseo
Local arts district with tons of art galleries and a good selection of restaurants and bars.
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620 N Harvey Ave21c is a contemporary art museum, boutique hotel, and home to chef driven restaurant Mary Eddy's.
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21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City
900 W Main St21c 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.
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The Bunker Club
433 NW 23rd StAtomic 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.
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The Jones Assembly
901 W Sheridan AveRestaurant, 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.
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The Pump Bar
2425 N Walker AveOld 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)
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The Other Room
3007 PaseoGreat 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.
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Skinny Slim's OKC
201 E Main StIf 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 AvePunk 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.
Alibi's
1200 N Pennsylvania AveLGBT bar, smokers welcome
Stonecloud Brewing Co
1012 NW 1st StTransplant from Denver, good craft beer
Prairie Artisan Ales - OKC Taproom
3 NE 8th St 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.
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BAR ARBOLADA
637 W Main StClassic & 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.
Good Times
1234 N Western AveCheap 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.
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Ponyboy
423 NW 23rd StNext 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 raden deze aan
51st Street Speakeasy
1114 NW 51st StOff 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 raden deze aan
Bleu Garten
301 NW 10th StHip, 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.
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Cock-O-The Walk
3705 N Western AveSmokers 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.
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O Bar
1200 N Walker AveEnjoy 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
Whole Foods Market
6001 N Western AveTrader Joe's
6409 Avondale DrSprouts Farmers Market
6410 N May AveWinCo Foods
3535 NW 39th StEley's Foods
3106 N May AveWalmart Neighborhood Market
2217 NW 23rd StEntertainment & Activities
Historic music venue that also hosts film showings and art shows, the anchor of Uptown 23rd District.
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Tower Theatre
425 NW 23rd StHistoric music venue that also hosts film showings and art shows, the anchor of Uptown 23rd District.
Topgolf Oklahoma City
13313 Pawnee DrYou 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.
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Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge
421 NW 10th StBig 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.
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Tucker's Onion Burgers
324 NW 23rd StSome 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.
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Empire Slice House
1804 NW 16th StNeed 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).
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Nic's Grill
1201 N Pennsylvania AveBest burger in OKC. Get there by 11am or you aren't getting a seat (there are only 12).
El Rey Taqueria
100 S May AveGreasy spoon taco spot. Asada fries, need I say more?
Taqueria Rafitas
1222 N Pennsylvania AveJust 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)
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Cheever's Cafe
2409 N Hudson AveUpscale 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)
HunnyBunny Biscuit Co
429 NW 23rd StBest quick and easy breakfast in OKC.
Great atmosphere with great dishes, including a handful of excellent vegetarian options.
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Picasso Cafe
3009 PaseoGreat 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!
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Pizzeria Gusto
2415 N Walker AveMy 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.
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Mary Eddy's Kitchen x Lounge
900 W Main StThe 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.
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Waffle Champion
1212 N Walker AveThey made the waffle a sandwich, enough said. Be prepared to wait, always a line out the door.
Iguana Mexican Grill
9 NW 9th StTex Mex cuisine, casual atmosphere.
Unique burgers and other offerings, fun for groups and families. Try the King Burger, complete with peanut butter and bacon.
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S&B's Burger Joint - Automobile Alley
20 NW 9th StUnique 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.
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Red PrimeSteak
504 N Broadway AveUpscale steakhouse with a refined atmosphere, excellent wine list.
Sunnyside Diner
916 NW 6th StPopular new american diner, serving large portions!
Jimmy's Egg
1616 N May AveCheap, 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.
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La Baguette Bistro
7408 N May AveFrench 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.
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Chow's
3033 N May AveDim sum style Chinese joint, not much to look at but the food is excellent.
Hipster taco joint. Personally my favorite item is the quesadilla.
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Revolución
916 NW 6th StHipster 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.
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Flip's Wine Bar & Trattoria
5801 N Western AveOklahoma 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.
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Republic Gastropub
5830 N Classen BlvdSophisticated 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.
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Hideaway Pizza
116 E 5th StLegendary 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.
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Gogi Go
1325 N Walker AveChipotle 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.
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The Loaded Bowl
1211 SW 2nd St100% 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 RdThe 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.
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Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
7516 N Western AveMy 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.
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VZD's Restaurant & Bar
4200 N Western AveLively, 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.
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Packard's
201 NW 10th StInventive, 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.
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Pops Arcadia
660 U.S. Rte 66Landmark 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.
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Eischen's Bar
109 S 2nd StCountry 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.
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Holey Rollers
3010 PaseoHand 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 raden deze aan
Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails, Paseo
605 Northwest 28th StreetHip, modern eatery serving New American cuisine & craft cocktails amid industrial-chic decor.
Buttermilk Paseo
605 NW 28th StServing 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 StBasic 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.
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1492 New World Latin Cuisine
1207 N Walker AveBustling 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.
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The Drake
519 NW 23rd StStylish, 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.
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Myriad Botanical Gardens
301 W Reno AveGreat fun for kids and adults alike. Have a picnic or just take a stroll.
Martin Park Nature Center
5000 W Memorial RdGreat for hiking/biking.