Let me be the third on this thread to say I can't wait to get a Bonefish Grill in OKC, and if it doesn't end up in Chisholm Creek close to where I live (selfish, I know), I would love to see it downtown in Century Center as well... perhaps even one in both locations! #bangbangshrimprocks

Let me be the third on this thread to say I can't wait to get a Bonefish Grill in OKC, and if it doesn't end up in Chisholm Creek close to where I live (selfish, I know), I would love to see it downtown in Century Center as well... perhaps even one in both locations! #bangbangshrimprocks

Has there been any indication that Bonefish Grill is looking at OKC?

Back in 2008 they planned an OKC and a Tulsa location, but they cancelled the OKC location after the economy crashed and chose to go Tulsa only. I haven't heard anything stating they are looking at the market again other than people requesting it on the Chisolm Creek facebook page.

Personally, I don't care if it's a "win" for OKC, I would just prefer not to have to drive to Tulsa to get my Bang Bang Shrimp fix, that's all.


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Was going to say, they've been up in Tulsa for years, wouldn't surprise me if they come to OKC. Don't think it's much of a "win" for OKC even if they do.

It is a "win" being that OKC doesn't have anywhere for fresh seafood other than Red Lobster. I was really looking forward to the seafood place opening in The Rise but being that its moving Aloft pace, who knows when it will be open.

It is a "win" being that OKC doesn't have anywhere for fresh seafood other than Red Lobster. I was really looking forward to the seafood place opening in The Rise but being that its moving Aloft pace, who knows when it will be open.

Wrong.

VAST has it flown in daily from Boston.

From a 2012 article in the Gazette -

The menu is touted as “globally inspired American cuisine.” Williams said diners can expect American fare like steaks and seafood, with the seafood flown in daily from Foley Fish in Boston.

It is a "win" being that OKC doesn't have anywhere for fresh seafood other than Red Lobster. I was really looking forward to the seafood place opening in The Rise but being that its moving Aloft pace, who knows when it will be open.

Really? Pearl's and its cousins don't have fresh seafood? Ludivine or Red or the other steakhouses/semi-upscale dining places don't have fresh seafood? I would've thought someone else (*anybody* else) in OKC besides Red Lobster would have fresh seafood... I generally don't eat much seafood out here, so I honestly don't know, but that'd just be strange if Red Lobster were the only ones (besides Vast, as Bellaboo said)...

Mickey Mantle's flies their seafood in daily too:

Grilled Redfish with Jumbo Lump Crab Haricot Verts and Beurre Blanc

Pan Roasted Sea Bass Lobster Risotto

Cedar Plank Salmon Sauce Beurre Blanc

Pan Seared Ahi Tuna Black Sesame Crusted Sashimi Grade Tuna with a Ponzu Sautéed Vegetable Stir Fry

Shrimp Scampi and Jumbo Lump Crab Angel Hair Pasta

Australian Cold Water Lobster Tail

Alaskan King Crab Legs

Surf and Turf Blue Ribbon Filet Mignon and Australian Lobster Tail

King and Turf Blue Ribbon Filet Mignon and Alaskan King Crab Legs

http://mickeymantlesteakhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/food-seafood.jpg

I think what bchris02 was saying is that there aren't any 'seafood' restaurants except Red Lobster. All of the places listed so far (except Pearls) are steakhouses that happen to also serve seafood (and usually as a complement to the steak). Here is Jax we have lots of restaurants which serve seafood that have nary a piece of beef on the menu - unless it is a burger. Not saying it is right or wrong, but Oklahoma IS beef country.

No, I totally get it and agree. We have a major hole in our food scene here owing to our location. Fresh seafood definitely needs better representation.

I think what bchris02 was saying is that there aren't any 'seafood' restaurants except Red Lobster. All of the places listed so far (except Pearls) are steakhouses that happen to also serve seafood (and usually as a complement to the steak). Here is Jax we have lots of restaurants which serve seafood that have nary a piece of beef on the menu - unless it is a burger. Not saying it is right or wrong, but Oklahoma IS beef country.

This.


No, I totally get it and agree. We have a major hole in our food scene here owing to our location. Fresh seafood definitely needs better representation.

I don't think location is entirely the reason being that other landlocked cities don't seem to have the lack of options OKC does. However, the situation should be changing pretty soon, if none other than the opening of the Drake in the Rise.

Of course it is location. Location doesn't just impact availability, it forms the culture of a place. We are at the intersection of "far from the ocean" and "beef country."

Pelicans....and it's locally owned, so it's even better. Granted there are only two locations, but I've never been disappointed there. It's not "fine dining", but it's a better bang for your buck than Bonefish.

I ate at a Bonefish in Mobile, AL. It was ok and all, but I wouldn't claim it to be just so freaking wonderful. It was sort of the run of the mill seafood joint to me. They try to fancy some things up a bit and all, but I don't care about fancy, I want the flavor. Bonefish was just average....but priced higher.

You wont find it outside of the Pearls family, but some of the best seafood comes from places that can dump the crab boil out on a trashcan lid....seriously.

Oh and being landlocked doesn't actually mean much. If you ask seafood places on the shore where they get their stuff....honestly, it's mostly frozen from a distributer. It's not a secret or anything because they all do it, so don't ever be afraid to ask. The bigger and busier the place is, the less likely someone went out on a boat out back and dropped a line for it. For eateries, it's not consistent enough, which is why they do the frozen thing. The more "chain" they are ...ie Bonefish, the more you can be assured that it's frozen as well.

I don't care for it but a lot of people here like Joe's Crab Shack, but there is only one location in Oklahoma and it is in Tulsa.

JoesCrabShack | Home (http://www.joescrabshack.com/)

I don't care for it but a lot of people here like Joe's Crab Shack, but there is only one location in Oklahoma and it is in Tulsa.

JoesCrabShack | Home (http://www.joescrabshack.com/)

There are two in OKC.

Here are the top 10 seafood chains in the US

Restaurant Chain Number of Outlets Est. Sales ($Million)
Red Lobster (Darden Rest. Group) 680 $2,400
Landry’s/Joe’s Crab Shack/Chart House 300+ $1,168.0
Long John Silvers (Yum Brands) 1,200 $800.0
Captain D’s Seafood 560 $506
McCormick & Schmick’s 57 $238
Bonefish Grill (Outback Steakhouse, Inc.) 63 $203.0
Legal Seafood 30 $150.0(est)
McGrath's Fish House 17 $68.0
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. 20 $65.0
Rockfish Seafood Grill 25 $50.0(est)
Shells Restaurant 25 $41.6

It looks like it is still a local niche market because #5 on the list only has 57 outlets.

I don't care for it but a lot of people here like Joe's Crab Shack, but there is only one location in Oklahoma and it is in Tulsa.

JoesCrabShack | Home (http://www.joescrabshack.com/)


There are two in OKC.

Pwn3d.

Speaking of Red Lobster . . .
This dude is an "East Coast Elitist" yet this is still one of the funniest books ever:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rbTDmfwgGJU/Sk0ZcFO2RCI/AAAAAAAAAYo/SZj_qLUgE1s/s400/lobster.jpg

btw: There most definitely IS a Joe's Crab Shack in OKC. Last time I ate there it wasn't bad at all.

There are two in OKC.


ooops, you're right. The shading on their web site threw me off.

Pelicans....and it's locally owned, so it's even better. Granted there are only two locations, but I've never been disappointed there. It's not "fine dining", but it's a better bang for your buck than Bonefish.

Only one Pelican's left. The one on the north side closed years ago.

And while I usually choose local over chain..... I can't say I've had the same experience with Pelican's. After my last visit...... Well I'll just say it will be my last visit..... A lot of people do seem to still like it and it is locally owned and I agree that is a good thing.

I don't care for it but a lot of people here like Joe's Crab Shack, but there is only one location in Oklahoma and it is in Tulsa.

JoesCrabShack | Home (http://www.joescrabshack.com/)

Joe's Crab Shack is one of the worst restaurants ever conceived. Awful. And the last family outing to Red Lobster will truly be our last. It's always been a chain, but the quality of food there has just continued to slide. There was a dish that was practically inedible. Ugh. Never again.

..... And the last family outing to Red Lobster will truly be our last. It's always been a chain, but the quality of food there has just continued to slide. There was a dish that was practically inedible. Ugh. Never again.

The one on I-240 served me crab jerky last time I was there..... Not even my wife could cook crab that poorly and she can barely open a can of ravioli without burning it.

btw: There most definitely IS a Joe's Crab Shack in OKC. Last time I ate there it wasn't bad at all.


Where? Not that I plan on going. The only Joes I new of was on NW Expressway and like McAurthur. I drove down NW Expressway a week or so ago and that Joes Crab Shack had been demolished.

Where?

there's one on i-240 & penn. not sure of any others. -M

Icecold,
I just called them and they are open. Not sure what was demolished, but it wasn't them.
C. T.
Where? Not that I plan on going. The only Joes I new of was on NW Expressway and like McAurthur. I drove down NW Expressway a week or so ago and that Joes Crab Shack had been demolished.

Where? Not that I plan on going. The only Joes I new of was on NW Expressway and like McAurthur. I drove down NW Expressway a week or so ago and that Joes Crab Shack had been demolished.
Joe's is still there. Arby's and Mazzio's were demolished.

Where? Not that I plan on going. The only Joes I new of was on NW Expressway and like McAurthur. I drove down NW Expressway a week or so ago and that Joes Crab Shack had been demolished.

There is demo East of them. but it is still standing and open.

There is a 7-11 going in where the buildings were demolished.

Joe's Crab Shack is one of the worst restaurants ever conceived. Awful. And the last family outing to Red Lobster will truly be our last. It's always been a chain, but the quality of food there has just continued to slide. There was a dish that was practically inedible. Ugh. Never again.

It must just be your local operator because the one here in Jax that we go to is consistently the best seafood in Jacksonville, and that includes a lot of places along the coast where the shrimp goes from ocean to plate in 2 hours.

Joe's Crabshack is great! They have one on Northwest Expressway and one off of I240 and Penn.

I want a place that serves : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4QSYx4wVQg

There is demo East of them. but it is still standing and open.

Guess I did not pay that close of attention. Thanks for the correction.

Okay, this thread made me want some seafood for lunch, so I went to the I240 Joe's location. I have to say this was not a very good visit. I enjoyed my food, but the service was lacking. When I pay $2.50 for a glass of tea, I expect it to be refilled at least once (I drink a lot with my meal). Also, the place just felt a bit unclean. This was my first visit to this particular location and I doubt I'll ever return. I'm disappointed and surprised considering I've always had a good experience at the NW Expressway location.

I've tried all the places in this thread and wasn't impressed with any of them. Pearl's in particular... If you're going to put "oyster" in the title of your place, I would have thought that menu option would not be disgusting. And I'm convinced places like Joe's survive off of battering and deep frying everything.

I don't really understand what it is about here and seafood. Of course it is nowhere near as good as seafood I've eaten on the east and west coast. But why is it so much worse than inland Texas, or Missouri for that matter? Does it have something to do with our airport?

You are telling me Jacksonville, on the coast, has better and more seafood options than OKC? Shocked!

If the Rise is ever completed, we'll have seafood offered by the Good Egg group. Based on their other restaurants, I expect nothing but good things. I would expect a place like Bonefish to end up on Memorial. Chisholm Creek sounds about right.

There is a 7-11 going in where the buildings were demolished.

Just what this city needs.

It must just be your local operator because the one here in Jax that we go to is consistently the best seafood in Jacksonville, and that includes a lot of places along the coast where the shrimp goes from ocean to plate in 2 hours.

Wait...wut? Red Lobster is consistently the best seafood in Jacksonville, Florida? That is a sad statement.

On edit: perhaps you meant Joe's Crab Shack is consistently the best. Wait, that's still a sad statement about Jacksonville's restaurant scene.

Doesn't Trappers serve fresh seafood? I miss Boca Boca (Sean Cummings place), it was very good.
C. T.

Wait...wut? Red Lobster is consistently the best seafood in Jacksonville, Florida? That is a sad statement.

On edit: perhaps you meant Joe's Crab Shack is consistently the best. Wait, that's still a sad statement about Jacksonville's restaurant scene.

You would be surprised how many of our local seafood places deep fry everything.

Doesn't Trappers serve fresh seafood? I miss Boca Boca (Sean Cummings place), it was very good.
C. T.

Back when I was working Southwest Airlines in the Air Cargo dept. Sean or his Head Chef came by all the time to pick up their Fish. At that time we had the newest and best cooler out there.

Mel,
We really enjoyed Boca Boca and have also enjoyed both of his Irish pubs. The food is very good and near authentic. Of course, We don't really want "authentic' ethnic foods here, they must be Americanized, and to be competitive, the restaurants respond.
C. T.
Back when I was working Southwest Airlines in the Air Cargo dept. Sean or his Head Chef came by all the time to pick up their Fish. At that time we had the newest and best cooler out there.

Just what this city needs.

Actually that site is in Warr Acres and they need the sales tax revenue. Plus that corner has always been an eye sore. They are required to have a certain percentage of the property landscaped so it should improve the looks of that corner.