Only when we go on Holiday.

Please tell me you’re originally from Europe, Australia, or somewhere else.

Only had a few items but food was average, nothing bad nothing great. But I did like that they have a bunch of appetizers which is good for a place like this. Beer list was tad underwhelming. As mentioned, its definitely the best spot for watching sports, a ton of tvs and all in the right spots. Never should you have to crane your neck.

But the main thing, they better fix whatever that god awful smell the restaurant had when I was in there. Must be some kind of sewer issue and it didnt help me feel good about the food or atmosphere.

Only had a few items but food was average, nothing bad nothing great. But I did like that they have a bunch of appetizers which is good for a place like this. Beer list was tad underwhelming. As mentioned, its definitely the best spot for watching sports, a ton of tvs and all in the right spots. Never should you have to crane your neck.

But the main thing, they better fix whatever that god awful smell the restaurant had when I was in there. Must be some kind of sewer issue and it didnt help me feel good about the food or atmosphere.
I smelled the same thing a month or so back when I went to Firebirds! I was told it was something to do with the sewer system in the area (not their restaurant). This was before Chalk opened. Definitely off-putting.

Now that its been open a bit anyone been here and any new takes?

Now that its been open a bit anyone been here and any new takes?

it's okay. pretty basic, imo. and much like Uncle Julio's, the service is absolutely terrible.

would rather drink $1 craft beers on my porch.

I'll watch sports here when the betting arrives.

Ordered chicken fried chicken with collared greens and the pimento wontons with honey

https://photos.app.goo.gl/EZ3y1DpZdPAc8GZv8

Chicken wasn't seasoned, and everything else was somewhat salty. It worked if I ate it altogether.

I normally don't like pimento cheese, but whatever I don't like about it was negated by the honey.

I'll watch sports here when the betting arrives.

Ordered chicken fried chicken with collared greens and the pimento wontons with honey

https://photos.app.goo.gl/EZ3y1DpZdPAc8GZv8

Chicken wasn't seasoned, and everything else was somewhat salty. It worked if I ate it altogether.

I normally don't like pimento cheese, but whatever I don't like about it was negated by the honey.

betting is not coming to Oklahoma anytime soon

betting is not coming to Oklahoma anytime soon

same people said that about the pot several years ago and here we are.

Once they figure out how much in revenue they are losing via taxes Oklahoma will come around.
Hopefully sports betting will come before texas, and Winstar will triple in size

same people said that about the pot several years ago and here we are.

Once they figure out how much in revenue they are losing via taxes Oklahoma will come around.
Hopefully sports betting will come before texas, and Winstar will triple in size

well it is not getting voted on in this years legisative session ....

and if it comes in the future it will likely only be at tribal casinos

well it is not getting voted on in this years legisative session ....

and if it comes in the future it will likely only be at tribal casinos

i would agree with both of those.
Guess we have different definitions of "soon"

i think soon as by 2022

i would agree with both of those.
Guess we have different definitions of "soon"

i think soon as by 2022

that would be great i just don't think it currently has any traction

Spent most of Thursday and Friday at Chalk, drinking and watching the opening round of the NCAA tourney. Its great spot for March Madness. Food was good, as I tried a little bit of everything over the weekend. Nothing earth shattering, but I went for the TV/Game watching atmosphere, not to be a food critic. This will probably be my new spot for March madness opening rounds, and I could see myself taking in a few Thunder playoff road games/OU Football road games. Great atmosphere, good food, and TONS of TVs, with great views anywhere in the place. Not sure what else you would really need for a sports bar.

Man tought crowd. I've been a few times and have always left satisfied. They really threw themselves in the fire opening up super bowl weekend and a month or so later march madness. I think they've handled it pretty well and will learn and move forward to make it even better.

that would be great i just don't think it currently has any traction

Don’t disagree but think this could change with all the traction that is present nearby - Arkansas (about to launch), Missouri and Kansas (bills introduced). NM is already up and running. Mobile betting would really the coup de gra (and could still be thru existing casinos).

Don’t disagree but think this could change with all the traction that is present nearby - Arkansas (about to launch), Missouri and Kansas (bills introduced). NM is already up and running. Mobile betting would really the coup de gra (and could still be thru existing casinos).

Mobile is already available. Just use an offshore book. With it being legal on a federal level off shore books are no longer illegal.
https://www.sportsbookreview.com

Best thing about offshore books is they offer great props - many of which US books won’t touch, but if you get me an Oklahoma mobile app I’ll never go back to BetOnline or 5Dimes. (Bovado lines are very square so don’t touch those). Anyway.....back to Chalk.

Now that its been open a bit anyone been here and any new takes?
I spent quite a bit of time there the last couple of weeks, both as a couple and with a group of friends. I don't know what the prior person's issue was, but the service has been outstanding. The only thing I've had so far that i really didn't care for was the reuben "chalker" (slider). I'm a big reuben fan, and it was just blah. The meat was dry, the "sauerkraut" tasted like it was just plain, un-fermented cabbage soaked in vinegar, and the sauce was very very minimal - almost non-existent. I ate it, but I won't order it again. I really, really like their wings with their scratch-made blue cheese dressing. That said, though I like the wings being the un-breaded type, they could be larger. Some are downright tiny. Favorites slider so far has been the "crabby patty chalker", basically a crab cake slider.

Went last Fri night with family and it was full house. Made reservations and they text you back to confirm. Got seats on middle floor and was great view. Service was outstanding! My son asked for and got some sample beers so he could decide and they had no problem with that. Food was outstanding and more portions than I could eat. Got Fish and Chips which are waffle fries. Both outstanding. Even got some Churrios for dessert and it took all of us to eat them. The only problem wasn’t really a problem. They were to bring me another beer but brought my son one instead but since he didn’t order one they gave it to him free. My beer was there in literal seconds by another gal. Waiter was knowledgable too and helped us pick an appetizer which was enough for all of us. Way better service than expected and for the crowd size too.

I had no problems the whole evening and service was better than expected given how crowded it was. My family was from Dallas and loved this place said Dallas has nothing similar.

Would recommend and will go again.

Apparently Chalk already ditched their Chalkers from the menu. Very disappointed when I went in last week.

Apparently Chalk already ditched their Chalkers from the menu. Very disappointed when I went in last week.

They've been messing around with the menu. It's extremely slow if there isn't a marquee game or UFC fight being shown.

Apparently Chalk already ditched their Chalkers from the menu. Very disappointed when I went in last week.

Yeah, I noticed that last time as well. They are serving full sized sandwiches now (at a slightly higher price). I still love their wings but I've discovered the Pimento Crab Wontons with spicy honey and they are awesome. I could eat two plates of those by themselves and be happy. Can't beat the place for watching football. I plan to be there this Saturday night to watch the game.

I went a couple weeks ago and also noticed the sliders taken off the menu. Our server said they can still make some of them, just have to ask.

This was posted on the door at Chalk and is worrisome:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/chalk022623a.jpg

If this one closes, I think Chalk in Bricktown would kill it.

Anywhere in downtown could use a place like Chalk. One of my favorite places in Tulsa is Elgin Park over by ONEOK Field. DT OKC doesn't really have anything that compares to it.

Bricktown could use more Chalks and fewer Pink Parrots.

This was posted on the door at Chalk and is worrisome:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/chalk022623a.jpg

Man, that is too bad and I hope it's not a long-term closure. Chalk is the best sports bar in the Oklahoma City metro.

Chalk seems like a concept that would have thrived during DVN and CHK’s heyday. Back when capital was loose and the vendors had big expense accounts.

Also, I’d imagine it suffers quite a bit from its mediocre food. So much competition within a few miles of there and a having large number of tvs isn’t necessarily a panacea.

Chalk seems like a concept that would have thrived during DVN and CHK’s heyday. Back when capital was loose and the vendors had big expense accounts.

Also, I’d imagine it suffers quite a bit from its mediocre food. So much competition within a few miles of there and a having large number of tvs isn’t necessarily a panacea.

Right now is DVNs heyday. CHK on the other hand…….

Bricktown could use more Chalks and fewer Pink Parrots.

Downtown still lacks a quality sports bar. Remember when Brix was supposed to be the one and it was a big flop. Maybe itll be this way until something like OKC Live! comes here.

Chalk somewhere near the canal (perhaps the old Chelino’s space?) would print money.

I really like the Chalk and it's the best place to watch sports in the metro by far. They've been packed every time I went. I'm hoping they reopen but it's definitely concerning. Why would they not wait until basketball season is over to do "scheduled maintenance"?

I really like the Chalk and it's the best place to watch sports in the metro by far. They've been packed every time I went. I'm hoping they reopen but it's definitely concerning. Why would they not wait until basketball season is over to do "scheduled maintenance"?

thunder regular season games don't draw any crowd ..

thunder regular season games don't draw any crowd ..

Wut?

Wut?

I am hoping he means for sports bars.

I am hoping he means for sports bars.

correct .. even in the Russ KD years sports bars didn't' fill up to watch regular season thunder games ..

playoffs they did .. but that is after march madness

In my experience a lot of the more rabid basketball fans are out of state transplants. The majority of the people like the team and can talk about their favorite players on the team. If you actually want to get technical and talk about different half court offensive sets or why a particular defense works against player x vs y, you will generally speak to someone that wasn't born here. Football on the other hand it seems like the average Oklahoman is ready to do a TED talk on. Basketball is likely the third or fourth most popular professional sport in Oklahoma if I had to guess its NFL, MLB, NBA/MLS.

In my experience a lot of the more rabid basketball fans are out of state transplants. The majority of the people like the team and can talk about their favorite players on the team. If you actually want to get technical and talk about different half court offensive sets or why a particular defense works against player x vs y, you will generally speak to someone that wasn't born here. Football on the other hand it seems like the average Oklahoman is ready to do a TED talk on. Basketball is likely the third or fourth most popular professional sport in Oklahoma if I had to guess its NFL, MLB, NBA/MLS.There is no way in Hades that MLS is more or even AS popular as the NBA. Not even close. I'd put NHL in front of MLS.

In my experience a lot of the more rabid basketball fans are out of state transplants. The majority of the people like the team and can talk about their favorite players on the team. If you actually want to get technical and talk about different half court offensive sets or why a particular defense works against player x vs y, you will generally speak to someone that wasn't born here. Football on the other hand it seems like the average Oklahoman is ready to do a TED talk on. Basketball is likely the third or fourth most popular professional sport in Oklahoma if I had to guess its NFL, MLB, NBA/MLS.

This is way off. It goes OU football, OKC Thunder, 500 feet of crap, then NFL football.

This is way off. It goes OU football, OKC Thunder, 500 feet of crap, then NFL football.

lol no look at local tv ratings look at sports bars on sundays

OU football is #1 but the NFL is by far more popular then any other sport .. or team way way way ahead of the thunder or nba

This is way off. It goes OU football, OKC Thunder, 500 feet of crap, then NFL football.

lol no look at local tv ratings look at sports bars on sundays

OU football is #1 but the NFL is by far more popular then any other sport .. or team way way way ahead of the thunder or nba

lol no look at local tv ratings look at sports bars on sundays

OU football is #1 but the NFL is by far more popular then any other sport .. or team way way way ahead of the thunder or nba

I was only discussing professional sports; I do not know why you are bringing up OU football. I added a bold underline to professional, so we don't go off on a college sports tangent.

I was only discussing professional sports; I do not know why you are bringing up OU football.

i quoted the post i was responding to it included OU football

I think if you're going to revamp a Sports Bar, this might be one of the few times during the year to do it. Right after the Superbowl it dies off until Conference tournaments/March Madness. I'm really hoping that the food will get an overhaul- since its opened I've thought the food was VERY average.

The problem with this type of closure is that you lose all your staff.

And then you have to start all over with the hiring process and it's very difficult to find good help in restaurants and bars right now. Plus, you have to train all the new people and basically start over like a new business.

The owners know all this which is why this closure is worrisome.

They are opening back up on March 9th. I had assumed they were paying the employees salaries during the temporary closure.

Are they really going to lose all their staff being closed for a little over a week?

I know for a fact that several of their staff chose to go work elsewhere.

Glad to hear they are reopening and hopefully they retained most.

And they closed right after the Super Bowl. If they reopen on March 9th that will have been 4 weeks.

Would be interesting to hear how quickly good staff can get picked up elsewhere...assume now it's like "when can you start?"

Chalk reopens tomorrow (Friday 3/10) at 11 AM.

Chalk once again closed this time for 'sprinkler repairs' over a week ago and hasn't reopened.

If you read above, they also closed in 2023 for 4 weeks.

Never been there and I'm a sports guy. Do they advertise much? Something like OKC biggest sports bar?

I wouldn't be surprised if they permanently close. Never was a fan of their menu.

Chalk once again closed this time for 'sprinkler repairs' over a week ago and hasn't reopened.

If you read above, they also closed in 2023 for 4 weeks.

Wild to be closed for the national championship and potentially the super bowl.

I've been shocked how long this place has managed to stay open. I've never seen it busy enough to support what I assume is massive overhead. Granted, I've only been 3 times. But I am in the other concepts there pretty regularly. I'm about as laid back as it gets when it comes to food and service. But on all of my visits to Chalk I've been mostly disappointed. I would describe it as perfectly average. If guests are expecting mediocrity, I would think they'd leave satisfied. I'm not sure who owns this concept. But they've dumped a boatload of cash into it over the years. Maybe they are very well off, love sports, love beer, and needed a tax writeoff.

I wouldn't be surprised if they permanently close. Never was a fan of their menu.

hard to be a fan of any of their menus since they changed it all the time

hard to be a fan of any of their menus since they changed it all the time

This. We've enjoyed some things there in the past, but every time we go in, it seems like something we liked is gone.

Per Greg Horton Chalk is closed permanently.

Per Greg Horton Chalk is closed permanently.

Who is Greg Horton?

Who is Greg Horton?
He’s a local freelance writer (https://muckrack.com/greg-horton-2/articles) who generally focuses on food and the local hospitality industry. Most recently he’s written for Luxiere magazine (https://luxiere.co/editorials/community/boomtown-market-round-top-texas), for Eating OKC (https://eatingokc.com/best-new-restaurants-and-bars-in-okc-2024/), and also for the OKC Convention and Visitors Bureau (https://www.visitokc.com/blog/all-posts/author/greg-horton/576be5fa4b5a2c1733543dfe/). He’s very wired into the local food scene, and generally when he writes something like a restaurant’s epitaph he’s spot-on.