This is the pizza place that is taking over the old Henry Hudson's in Bricktown.

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Didn't know there was an "Oklahoma Style" of pizza...

If it's good pizza, I expect they will be a hit in that location once things return to normal.

They are already doing a bunch of work to the inside.

This was also the former Windy City location I believe.

Didn't know there was an "Oklahoma Style" of pizza...

I might consider Jo's (and also Rodney's before he retired) to be Oklahoma style pizza.

I might consider Jo's (and also Rodney's before he retired) to be Oklahoma style pizza.

Had Jo's once (not by my choice) and it was the cubed up Canadian Bacon, the texture of which was just gross, and never eaten Rodney's, guess I don't need to try "Oklahoma Style" now, lol...

Had Jo's once (not by my choice) and it was the cubed up Canadian Bacon, the texture of which was just gross, and never eaten Rodney's, guess I don't need to try "Oklahoma Style" now, lol...

I preferred Rodney's to Jo's. I went there for the hotlink pizza, pretty sure they used Schwabs hotlinks.... Never seen that topping offered outside Oklahoma but I've not eaten at a lot of out of state pizza joints either.

Their crust is also different from most pizza places..... The hotlinks and the crust make it unique to Oklahoma and is why I would consider it Oklahoma Style..... Well and Jo's has been around since 1962.

i actually googled "oklahoma style pizza" yesterday and, from the couple of relevant results, the internet was far less kind. : )

Didn't know there was an "Oklahoma Style" of pizza...

All the ingredients are on the right half.

All the ingredients are on the right half.

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So it is counter service ordering? Seems weird to put the order window at the rear of the place.

So it is counter service ordering? Seems weird to put the order window at the rear of the place.

order window? or just an open kitchen ??

Kitchen is in the back of this establishment.

It doesnt look like a counter order type of place.

Any idea of an opening date ?

They won't commit to an opening date but recently did a tasting which I had to miss.

This was also the former Windy City location I believe.

Awww, I remember this place, and taking my first ever love on a date there! Geeez 20+ years ago... and when Bricktown was the hot place to go, lol.

I like the interior!

I had a meeting there today. Officially opens Monday.

They very quietly opened yesterday, and I happened to be their first customer ever.

I was quite impressed. The interior is beautiful and the food was excellent; prices are very reasonable. They told me they have purposely not installed their blade sign yet because they want to take it easy on their staff for a couple of weeks.

They offer both New York and Detroit style -- I had a slice of each, $4 per. The portions were generous and I only ordered 2 slices because I wanted to try both styles. For full pies, there are two sizes offered.

You do order food at a counter but everything is brought to you and subsequent orders can be made through the wait staff.

The NY reminded me a lot of Empire and the crust was excellent. I liked the Detroit better than The Parlor and that's saying something. The crust was a bit lighter but still nicely caramelized.

I didn't get a good photo of the menu but in addition to the pizza, there are salads, wings, deserts a bunch of beers, many at only $2.50.
Lots of big TV's and there are two ping-pong tables at the very front corner.

They are only open 4-9 (closed Sunday) until they get their feet then will move to 11 to 10 every day of the week. Great addition to Bricktown. You can get a really nice slice and a beer for $6.50!

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That looks awesome!

Now if we could get some attention paid to the upper floors of that building, we’d really be cooking.

By the way, I asked them about their early promos that also mentioned "Oklahoma Style" pizza.

They said they may offer that later; it will be their own invention probably made in a cast-iron skillet with local ingredients.

shiner and dos equis for 2.50 is great

shiner and dos equis for 2.50 is great

And it's COLD and served in a frosty mug. As you can see from the menu, there are craft beer options as well.

I think this place is going to be a big hit and I'm sure they are planning more locations, as it's the same group behind Bricktown Brewery. Really professionally run.

Those prices are crazy for Bricktown. I will definitely be checking them out this weekend.

Maybe this can replace wheelhouse for me, used to go a lot, you could really hang. Haven't felt that way about another downtown place yet.

I'm already craving that Detroit-style pizza... Maybe my favorite pizza ever. And that New York style is darn good as well.

All that without even factoring in the very reasonable prices.


Forgot to mention they'll eventually add delivery.

Here is a video they just sent me:


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Got to try it out this evening. The vibe was good, really like the interior they did a good job with it. The staff was very much in test run mode as expected but they were friendly and had a good grasp on the menu. I had one NY White Pie slice and one Detroit Pepperoni slice. The NY pizza was pretty floppy (not sure if that's normal?) but had a good taste to it. The Detroit style was bomb and had great taste. I think I prefer Parlor as far as the Detroit style but this pizza was very good and the price point is just right. They offer traditional and house ranch so that was interesting. My buddy got a salad with his pizza and said it was really good. I think this place should do great.

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Yes, New York-style slices are supposed to be floppy.

New Yorkers usually fold it to make it easier to eat.

I also stopped by last night!

Got the NY white and pepperoni, detroit lindell (jalapeno, pineapple, pepperoni), and the wings. The detroit pizza was really good, and I enjoyed it more than the parlor detroit style place. Also really enjoyed that you can get slices vs the whole thing. The NY white was somehow floppier than the pepperoni, and enjoyed the pepperoni one more. Wings the flavor was there, but the skin was a bit rubbery in texture.

I expect to be back, and try the other options they have. Definitely noted the stuffed garlic bread.

I bet we'll see several more of these places in the metro, ala Bricktown Brewery.

Just goes to show that there is always room for another pizza (or chicken or burger) place if it's done right.

They installed their sign yesterday (photo from their FB page).

Also, starting Monday, they will expand their hours to 11A-10P and will be open Sundays.

I went in last night and people are starting to find them; was about half full.

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I was there on Tuesday and it was decently full as well. Being owned by BTB, this incarnation of the space should really succeed

We went on Saturday and it was about 80% full, the wife and I each got a small Detroit style and it was very good. They are pretty large even with the small, so we both had dinner the next day as well.

Adding two more thumbs up for this wonderful new addition to Bricktown.

Looking for a quick bite and a beer, I stopped in last night, grabbing a seat at the bar.

The beer selection was good. Not out of this world good, but very solid. I suspect that as time goes on they will experiment with some different options in that regard. The headline in this regard, though, is that the beer is CHEAP. Multiple domestic options are only $2.50; many craft options for $5. Now, those are prices that will get me off my backyard patio and into their doors.

The service (bartender Chris?) was very friendly and knowledgeable about the pizza, the ingredients, and the significant research that went into the recipe development and technique for both the New York pizza as well as the Detroit pizza.

I tried a slice of both (pepperoni so I could have an apples to apples comparison).

As for the New York style, it was easily the best and most authentic I've had in Oklahoma City. Unlike Empire, Rendezvous has a much more airy crust. Now, don't get me wrong, Empire is a solid choice, but they have never really nailed the crust on a New York slice. For some reason, whenever I have it, the dough is much too dense. Not the case at all at Rendezvous.

I asked the server if the pizza is always this good. He said it was, even suggesting that nailing New York style is very easy. I laughed, as Rendezvous's version is the only one I've had in Oklahoma that, if paired with an actual New York slice, I wouldn't know the difference. The other one I've had that is very close is New York Pizza and Pasta in Norman on Campus Corner.

After that pleasant surprise, I settled in for another beer and decided to try the Detroit slice. Unlike New York, I've never lived in Detroit, and I've never tried a Detroit pizza before. After doing so, I recommend you do the same, and soon.

It's hard to classify it as pizza, as it is more of a thick, airy bread, with a buttery garlic flavor. Much like Chicago, the sauce is on top of the ingredients, but it doesn't sit as heavily on you as a Chicago deep dish slice would. It was DELICIOUS. Created in a square pan, the cheese forms a caramelized crust on the outer edge, the sauce would be a treat on its own, and the pepperonis had an almost smoky flavor to them.

As for the atmosphere, as Pete has stated, they did a tremendous job with the space. My only complaint is that they seem to have that nauseating OKC tendency to put music on at such a low volume you can barely hear it above the air-con. This creates a completely dead atmosphere in what should be expected to be fun and lively. For the life of me I will never understand why so many restaurateurs here just do not get how important music is to the overall ambiance of the establishment.

Overall, this is a big win for Bricktown and hopefully more local traffic will discover it soon. Best pizza I've had in OKC.

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That Detroit-style they serve looks like a big chunk of bread but it's pretty airy and not as heavy as it looks. And the crust is nicely caramelized.

Such a great concept where you can get a big NY slice for $4 and I think a slice of Detroit-style is $5.

As for the beer selection, they don't want to compete too heavily with the Bricktown Brewery right next door (which they also operate) so they keep their list at the lower end, which is a nice change from the recent trend in OKC to start at $7 and sometimes not even get a full pint. They have Shiner Bock on tap for $2.50 which is very reasonable and then they do offer a bunch of craft beers as well; Coop F5 for $5.50 is about as low as you'll ever see.

Where else can you go for a big slice of well-made pizza and a pint of amber for $6.50?? Nowhere else in OKC, that's for sure; that's less than a Big Mac combo at Mickey D's.

I think this concept is going to be a smash when they start to open more locations and more people get turned on to them. They are filling a unique niche: good, reasonable pizza and beer in a great atmosphere.

Great reviews sooner & Pete. Look forward to trying them on a future visit. That does indeed sound like a good deal. Hard to find any meals less than $10, even fast food (as you mentioned)

Tonight, I finally got a chance to try Rendezvous. Having heard good things about this place, I went in with high expectations. They did not disappoint. The pizza is thick and soft, the sauce slightly spicy, the cheese goes all the way to the edge where it gets crispy. It was very good. I added a slice of New York style pizza as well (because why not?) and finished with a tasty Bricktown Root Beer.

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Tonight, I finally got a chance to try Rendezvous. Having heard good things about this place, I went in with high expectations. They did not disappoint. The pizza is thick and soft, the sauce slightly spicy, the cheese goes all the way to the edge where it gets crispy. It was very good. I added a slice of New York style pizza as well (because why not?) and finished with a tasty Bricktown Root Beer.

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Looks even better than when I got it.

I stopped in yesterday and it absolutely lived up to expectations. The interior design is fantastic, the 8 Mile Detroit style was delicious, and the bartender (Wally) was incredibly friendly and attentive. The Detroit style comes in those two slices and its a lot of food. Under $12 for the pizza and a drink. Great price. I was really impressed.

We went a few weeks back and thought it was good, not great. Thought Providence was leaps and bound tastier. Providence was more expensive, however. Glad they seem to have a good following and I hope they make it. But we'll probably head to the Parlor when we crave Detroit Style.

We went a few weeks back and thought it was good, not great. Thought Providence was leaps and bound tastier. Providence was more expensive, however. Glad they seem to have a good following and I hope they make it. But we'll probably head to the Parlor when we crave Detroit Style.

I'll need to give Providence a shot, not a giant fan of the Parlor so I have only gone once and cant remember what we had.

I ate here yesterday. Salads were delicious, pizza was crisp and zesty, my beer was ice cold, and the interior looks great. Service was very good as well. Shoutout to Matt, he was very accommodating.

I've eaten at Providence a couple of times and Rendezvous a bit more than that. My take on the difference between the two is if you just want a no-nonsense slice, go to Rendezvous. If you want something more creative and interesting, you'll probably like Providence. Either are very good, but I'm partial to being able to get a small Detroit + New York slice and a drink at Rendezvous for the price it'd cost to hit up a drive thru

Returned to Rendezvous with my wife last week. She really liked it. As for me, I didn't like it quite as much as my first visit but thought it was very good.

Here's the mistake we made: The first time I went, I ordered a NY slice with a beer. The slice arrived piping hot, I ate it, and ordered a Detroit slice. When I went with my wife we weren't seated at the bar and ordered two of each to start.

1. It took a lot longer than the first time to get served. No biggie at all, but...

2. It seemed as if the Detroit slices were under a heat lamp for some reason before being served. The sequencing was off. It was still good of course but it wasn't what it was on my previous outing.

Next time I visit I will order slices one at a time.

It's been awhile since I went, but when I did they brought out the pizza slices as they were ready instead of all at once. Shame they didn't keep that up.

Man, they must've had a bad night when we went. NY (one slice of chicken, one of sausage) was room temp, had very little in the way of toppings, crust was flat and almost a Red Baron frozen thin-crust type of crust. Detroit had almost no cheese around the edge, too much sauce and was just waaaaaay too sweet (Tito's).

Visit last week was great. Wife isn't a big pizza fan but she's obsessed with Rendezvous now. Almost always get the Detroit style but so far it's always been hot, fresh from the oven (always get a full pizza and not slices so might be a difference), drinks always refilled and great service.

Went last night and must have been an off night for our server. After taking our order, all four of us commented at the same time about how rude and short the server was. They appeared to be severely understaffed as she was the only server we saw. Had to ask for silverware and napkins and she brought them for our table but not the half of our group sitting next to us so had to ask again (our college kids and we ordered as one group). Asked for wine as I can't drink beer and was told either red or white was my choice and she didn't know what they were.

However....their wings are on point. Nice char grilled with great sauces. The PB and J wings were really tasty. The blue cheese dressing was really good also with big chunks of blue cheese. I would go back and sit at the bar if hankering for wings. Would not return for the pizza as we thought the pizza was bland. We had the NY style pepperoni and the NY style supreme. Did not try the Detroit style so can not comment on that.

Went last night and must have been an off night for our server. After taking our order, all four of us commented at the same time about how rude and short the server was. They appeared to be severely understaffed as she was the only server we saw. Had to ask for silverware and napkins and she brought them for our table but not the half of our group sitting next to us so had to ask again (our college kids and we ordered as one group). Asked for wine as I can't drink beer and was told either red or white was my choice and she didn't know what they were.

However....their wings are on point. Nice char grilled with great sauces. The PB and J wings were really tasty. The blue cheese dressing was really good also with big chunks of blue cheese. I would go back and sit at the bar if hankering for wings. Would not return for the pizza as we thought the pizza was bland. We had the NY style pepperoni and the NY style supreme. Did not try the Detroit style so can not comment on that.

Same type of experience, 2 posts up, lol. I didn't mention the server experience, but it wasn't as bad as yours, it was just slow and we had to ask for our drinks (tea and a beer, shouldn't really take more than about 1 minute to get those out, but we sat for 5 minutes while there were only 2 other tables and 2 at the bar and the bartender was busy cleaning glasses).

My experience there a couple months ago was so-so. I'd probably give another chance, but gf is like not worth going back up there.

The plan was always to expand the Rendezvous concept, and they will be taking over the S&B Burger spot at 14020 N. May near Quail Springs.



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This will be fantastic! We have been very impressed with their pizza but just don't get down to Bricktown hardly ever except for baseball games.

S&B has closed at this new site and they've already started construction.

In the upper left is the new strip center under construction to the east of Industry.

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Rendezvous opens tomorrow, 9/26.

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How is the pizza?

I've only gone to the original location once but only because it's a far enough out of my way that I don't remember to visit more often, on that one trip I found the pizza to be quite good.

I have eaten at Rendezvous Pizza in Bricktown several times and I really like it. The pizza is great and the beer list is extensive and fairly cheap. I will be checking out the northside location for lunch on Friday!

Yes we stopped in to try it out before a Dodgers game one Sunday afternoon and were very pleasantly surprised. Had never tried Detroit style pizza but man it was super good. Excited to eat at the Northside location.