Feast on Flavor at the Best Restaurants in Oklahoma

The Artichoke, Langley, OK

Even during the off-season, you’ll want to make reservations at this unassuming restaurant near Grand Lake. Enjoy their artichoke dip as an appetizer, homemade soups and salads for your first course, and mouth-watering steaks or seafood for the main course.

Cheever’s Café, Oklahoma City, OK

The lines might get long at Cheever’s, but it is so worth the wait. Cheever’s is a casual café with a menu that belies its ambiance. Try the chicken-fried steak with jalapeno cream gravy if you want a true taste of Oklahoma, but you’ll find lots of lighter fare to tempt your taste buds.

Granny’s Kitchen, Stillwater, OK

Granny’s Kitchen might only serve breakfast, but it’s one of the hottest spots every morning in this college town. Try the pancakes or a more traditional breakfast of eggs, sausage and gravy. Granny’s offer free coffee with your meal every day from 6-9 a.m.

Burn Co Barbeque, Jenks, OK

Enjoy mouthwatering barbecue with all the sides when you come to this Oklahoma favorite. Closed on Sundays and Mondays, Burn Co often has a line around the block when it’s open.

Benvenuti's, Norman, OK

Executive Chef Anthony Compagni created an old world Italian menu with a new world twist. Call to make reservations to get your table for traditional favorites like pizza, pastas, and risottos. Save room for a made-from-scratch, thick, delicious cookie baked daily in the restaurant.

Frank & Lola’s Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar, Bartlesville, OK

This casual diner offers an upscale menu of local favorites, such as green chili cheese fries, farm-raised catfish fillets, and burgers made with fresh ground local Oklahoma beef which hasn’t been frozen. Check out the selection of artwork provided by local artists.

Click's Steakhouse, Pawnee, OK

Click’s is known for its steaks, but the menu has been expanded since its early days when women weren’t welcome in the clubhouse and fries weren’t served for dinner. For a lighter meal, enjoy the salad bar which has some very delightful offerings.

Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, Oklahoma City, OK

A great place for steaks and seafood, Cattlemen’s is located in the historic stockyards in Oklahoma City. The restaurant has won many awards in its 100-year history. One of the specialties is the lamb fries.

Eischen's Bar, Okarche, OK

Eischen’s appears unassuming from the outside, but it serves the best fried chicken in the whole state. Credit and debit cards not accepted, so be sure to bring cash. You won’t find coffee or tea on the menu, but they have great beers and soft drinks. If you get a chance to try a cinnamon roll, don’t pass it up. They’re divine.

Kilkenny's Irish Pub, Tulsa, OK

This Irish Pub features Dublin Coddle, a stew of Irish sausages, carrots, cabbage and potatoes, Jenkinstown Cottage Pie, a Shepherd’s Pie type dish, bangers and mash, sausages and mashed potatoes with rich onion gravy, along with a large selection of Irish ales and American food.

Vast, Oklahoma City, OK

According to the Vast website, keep it casual when you dress to come out to the restaurant, but not too casual. The upscale menu offers familiar favorites such as chicken, salmon and pork chops, but also features duck two ways and lamb lardo ragu over pasta. Come for lunch for a gourmet “daily table menu.”

Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, OK

There’s no shortage of steakhouses in Oklahoma. Mahogany, based out of Nebraska, is one of the best. With two locations in Oklahoma City, and another in Tulsa, if you’re looking for a great place to take your family or friends for a special dinner, you can’t miss when make reservations here.

Nic's Grill, Oklahoma City, OK

Nic’s is a practically an Oklahoma landmark, known for its great hamburgers. Expect to wait in line when you come for lunch due to its huge popularity. Colin Farrell once raved about these great burgers on “The Tonight Show.”

Key Insights at a Glance

• The Artichoke: A quaint restaurant near Grand Lake known for its artichoke dip, homemade soups, salads, and main courses like steaks and seafood. Reservations are recommended even in the off-season.
• Cheever's Café: Popular for its casual yet refined atmosphere and dishes like chicken-fried steak with jalapeno cream gravy. Expect lines due to its popularity.
• Granny's Kitchen: A breakfast hotspot in a college town known for pancakes and traditional breakfasts with eggs, sausage, and gravy. Offers free coffee from 6-9 a.m.
• Burn Co Barbeque: Famous for its barbecue and sides. Closed on Sundays and Mondays, it often has lines around the block when open.
• Benvenuti's: An old-world Italian menu with modern twists by Executive Chef Anthony Compagni. Known for its freshly made pizzas, pasta, risottos, and daily baked cookies.
• Frank & Lola's Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar: Casual diner with an upscale menu featuring green chili cheese fries and farm-raised catfish dishes. Artwork from local artists decorates the space.
• Click's Steakhouse: This restaurant is known for its steaks and expansive salad bar. Initially a men-only establishment, it now welcomes everyone and serves a broader menu.
• Cattlemen's Steakhouse: Located in the historic stockyards, this award-winning steakhouse is famous for steaks, seafood, and lamb fries.
• Eischen's Bar: Renowned for serving the best-fried chicken in Oklahoma. Cash only, with a selection of beers, soft drinks, and highly recommended cinnamon rolls.
• Kilkenny's Irish Pub: The Irish pub offers traditional dishes like Dublin Coddle, bangers and mash, and a wide selection of Irish ales.
• Vast: Upscale restaurant with a casual dress code, known for dishes like duck two ways and lamb lardo ragu, plus a gourmet daily lunch menu.
• Mahogany Prime Steakhouse: A top steakhouse in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, offering high-quality dining experiences for special occasions.
• Nic's Grill: A local landmark famous for its hamburgers. Known for long lines at lunch and celebrity endorsements, including by Colin Farrell.