Unique Restaurants in OKC:
1. Cheever's Cafe
Rating: ★★★★★
A great place to start your culinary journey is Cheever's Cafe, part of the Good Egg Dining Group. I enjoyed delicious Southwestern (and Southern cuisine) for lunch. They are also open for dinner, and weekend brunch if you are interested. If you like sweets, their dessert menu doesn't disappoint.
If you are interested in trying something particularly delicious, order their famous chicken fried steak and, for dessert, the roasted pecan ice cream ball.
Address: Cheever's Cafe, Cheever's Cafe, 2409 N. Hudson, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-525-7007
2. Pearl's Oyster Bar
For our our next meal, I wanted to try a few seafood dishes so we went to Pearl's Oyster Bar (operated by Pearl’s Restaurant Group). It's open daily for lunch and dinner if you want to try it.
Their seafood recipes are influenced by the Creole, Southwest, Asian and Mediterranean cuisines, giving you plenty of different options.
Address: Pearl's Oyster Bar, 5641 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-848-8008
3. Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse
I was looking for a dinner spot near Harkins Theatres Bricktown when I found Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse. This traditional Northern American steakhouse is named after the local baseball legend and decor there was quite elegant.
I learned that the restaurant has 10,000 square feet of space. Beyond the stakes, the menu menu included a vegan, vegetarian and gluten free selection.
If you need fine wine to accompany your meal, the restaurant dazzles with an impressive wine list of over 500 high quality selections from all over the world.
Another option you can consider, 7 Lounge offers premium cigars and spirits in a unique art deco atmosphere with live entertainment every weekend. Equipped with high definition LCD screens in every direction, you can to watch sporting events here.
Address: Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse, Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse, 7 Mickey Mantle Drive, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-272-0777
Romantic Restaurants in OKC:
4. The Crabtown
The Crabtown, located in historic Bricktown, is famous for its unique Cajun Crab Boil poured straight onto the butcher paper on your table. Other delicious items you can order include steaks, pasta and chicken.
The restaurant is housed in a renovated warehouse and should not be missed if you are a serious seafood lover. The restaurant is close to Hampton Inn if you want to spend the night, and the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
Address: The Crabtown, The Crabtown, 303 E Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-232-7227
5. Edna's
Edna's club and restaurant in Oklahoma City is a popular neighborhood bar where you'll see dollar bills stapled to the restaurant walls.
The club has sold well over a million of its famous “Lunchbox” cocktails made from fresh orange juice, light beer and amaretto served in a frosty mug.
In addition to great cocktails and beer, you will also find appetizers, nachos and basket dinners. While the eatery has been renovated several times, it has managed to preserve its original casual style.
Address: Edna's, 5137 N Classen, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-840-3339
6. Hideaway Pizza
Hideaway Pizza’s skyrocketing popularity led to an expansion over a dozen of branches since opening its doors in Stillwater, OK in 1957.
You can choose from baked pastas, starters, sandwiches, desserts and a wide variety of pizzas. The Hideaway team creates most of the specialties on the menu and allows you to create a “custom-made” pizza for your dietary needs.
This is a great pizza joint of you are on a family vacation to OKC. You'll find a kids’ menu, coloring sheets, children’s games and their big annual pizza contest.
Address: Hideaway Pizza, 901 N Broadway Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-796-7777
7. Pie Junkie
If you have a sweet tooth, don't miss Pie Junkie. The place actually found its start in the friendship of two mothers who decided to take advantage of their baking talents after meeting at a Mother’s Day out program with their daughters.
After opening their doors in 2013, the bakery has grown into one of the most popular pie places in the area and produces hundreds of pies a week.
I browsed their plentiful menu which includes around 20 different types of pies. My favorite was the peach blueberry and lemon cream pie and many others. Pie Junkie is located in the Plaza District if you are staying in the area.
Address: Pie Junkie, Pie Junkie, 1711 NW 16th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-605-8767
Family-friendly Restaurants in OKC:
8. Trapper's Fishcamp & Grill
Head to the outskirts of the city, and you will find yourself greeted by a giant Kodiak bear at Trapper's Fishcamp & Grill.
Decorated with game trophies, authentic Indian canoes, and even a live alligator, the grill provides you with a unique dining experience of grilled seafood, quail, pork chops, and other savory dishes.
Address: Trapper's Fishcamp & Grill, 4300 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-943-9111
9. Shartel Cafe
Finally, I wanted to mention Shartel Cafe, a popular neighborhood cafe you can try for family breakfast or lunch.
Along with the daily specials, it offers a wide variety of quiches, soups, sandwiches, desserts and omelets designed by customers.
Healthy breakfast options include oatmeal with brown sugar and cream as well as yogurt and granola.
For lunch, enjoy the famous Shartel Mac & Cheese or an Italian Chicken Focaccia. The little ones may like comfort foods such as pancakes and chicken strips with fries.
Address: Shartel Cafe, Shartel Cafe, 5116 North Shartel, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-843-0900
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