Which OKC area restaurant disappointed you the most?

[cjohnson.405]

I keep a list of restaurants that I want to hit in case I happen to be in different parts of town or when my wife and I get a date night. I'm wondering which ones are not worth the effort.

I'll start - I was disappointed in Nona's in Bricktown and judging by the crowds, I think others are disappointed as well. I think in theory, it's really cool to sit on the balcony upstairs....but, the service and food have not been so great and all at really inflated prices. Just my opinion.

[Stew]

My friends talked up Kyles 1025 (formerly Charlie Newton's) so I gave it a try last Friday night. I found it to be extremely average at best.

[soonerfangirl]

Pachinko Parlor and Opus.

This thread may have some info for you too: http://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=22726

[Dustin]

I would say Teds but the few times I've been there recently have been really good.. The food is still RIDICULOUSLY expensive but the food has been worth it lately. Keeping it mexican, Abuelos is NOT worth it. Both locations suck, the one on memorial and the one downtown...

[Jettmiester]

Nomad, ate there a long time ago before moving to the area. From my experience there, I can't believe it's still open. Worst Italian food I ever tasted. This one was on May. Isn't there a Nomad 1 2 and 3? ugh!

[soonerguru]

I agree that Nomad is not great Italian food, but their pizza is pretty freaking good. That's all I ever eat there.

As far as disappointment in restaurants, I'll say Ted's.

[Jettmiester]

I actually like Teds, but I have only been to the one on Danforth in Edmond. May not be the best, being I am no expert on Mexican food, but I like it. But I will tell you this, I have never had better service anywhere. That Teds is awesome in the service department. Make me feel like a celebrity every time I go.

[onthestrip]

Iguana. For the most part the food is good but the service sucks pretty much 80% of the time.

[lawboysam]

Iguana. For the most part the food is good but the service sucks pretty much 80% of the time.

AGREED! I've been hearing about Iguana for years and how awesome it is, but I found it to be average or slightly above, but definitely not amazing. But our server weirded me out and left us without water for almost an hour, which from what I hear, is pretty par for the course.

[OKCMallen]

AGREED! I've been hearing about Iguana for years and how awesome it is, but I found it to be average or slightly above, but definitely not amazing. But our server weirded me out and left us without water for almost an hour, which from what I hear, is pretty par for the course.

Yeah, they really need to get that together. I think they end up hiring more "lifestyle" type servers (cool, young, hip, friends of friends, for the most part) than they do servers that care about service and want to earn tips.

The last time we went, our server was a guy I knew from college. Terrible service. But the food was, as usual, WAY above average and very tasty.

[AFwife04]

Iron Starr, hubby and I really wanted to like it. We really like Red Prime and Cheever's, but were pretty disappointed. Hubby got the ribs and they were o.k., nothing to write home about. I went with the brisket, it was dry, dry, dry. I didn't even finish it. The sides were good, but we won't go back.

[OKCMallen]

Nonna's was a big disappointment for me, and it's not a good value either. Went to Pachinko once, WANTED to love it, but barely liked it. Haven't been back.

[Jettmiester]

Another disspointemnt was Falcones. Their Subs have Mayo (True Italian subs aren't served with mayo) and everything tasted old like it was all pre prepared. This was the location on May. The one in Midwest city was just barely okay with their Pizza. I will never go back.

[TStheThird]

Another disspointemnt was Falcones. Their Subs have Mayo (True Italian subs aren't served with mayo) and everything tasted old like it was all pre prepared. This was the location on May. The one in Midwest city was just barely okay with their Pizza. I will never go back.

I agree that Falcones has definitely gone down hill. The mayo comment... I agree that an Italian sub (the American version) doesn't use mayo. When I lived in Italy, I had to order sandwiches without mayo all the time.

[Jettmiester]

I agree that Falcones has definitely gone down hill. The mayo comment... I agree that an Italian sub (the American version) doesn't use mayo. When I lived in Italy, I had to order sandwiches without mayo all the time.

Thats interesting, when I lived in NJ, none of the Italian eatieries used mayo on any sub
unless you specified you wanted it. Oil, Vinegar and oregano baby!

[okclee]

Falcones had maybe one or two shining years, the original May location and I believe Falcone himself was there making the pizzas.

Then they were taken over by Chuck E Cheese and the rest is history.

[SSEiYah]

Classen Grill, it was rated very high on Urban Spoon, it was a very dirty and overpriced and the food was nothing to brag about compared to Ihop.

[Puppet]

Classen Grill, it was rated very high on Urban Spoon, it was a very dirty and overpriced and the food was nothing to brag about compared to Ihop.

I totally disagree that it is overpriced... There are plenty of items on there menu where you can get out for a breakfast for under $5.00. However; yes, their specials are more pricey...as they should be...

I ALSO totally disagree that it is dirty... From my friends & clients that I have run into there... It must not be that bad. and judging from the cars in the parking lot, you are way more into the look of the outside of the establishement than the actual food.

And if you have any thoughts whatsoever that IHOP is even in the same category as Classen grill then you have no business commenting on ANYTHING that resembles a serious thread again....

[BBatesokc]

Classen Grill, it was rated very high on Urban Spoon, it was a very dirty and overpriced and the food was nothing to brag about compared to Ihop.

I agree 100%. I actually bought three of their $25 Bite of OKC gift certificates. I hadn't been there in years but had fond memories of it being a great local spot for breakfast and fresh squeezed OJ.

On our first trip with another couple we all agreed it was mediocre at best and the OJ was served room temp to warm with no ice (yuck). The couple with us had no desire to return.

We went back with our teenager a few weeks later thinking maybe we just had an off moment. Nope - service was terrible, and the food was pretty bland to bad.

Tried to give our last coupon to the kid thinking he might take his girlfriend or something for a free meal. He didn't want it, saying she definitely wouldn't have liked it. I'd rather let it expire than go through another visit.

I wouldn't call the place dirty - old maybe.

And yes, I'd go to IHOP before ever returning to Classen Grill. At least they have 1-2 items I can choke down.

Some people may like it just fine, but I compare it to Cattleman's. People flock there because they don't know any better and they are buying into the nostalgia.

[pickles]

Interesting discussion.

I would strongly disagree with anyone defending Classen Grill as being anything more than a shadow of its former self at this point. It doesn't surprise me to see a poster calling it dirty, because it is. It's a greasy spoon, so I don't expect clinical orderliness, but on the few occassions I've been over the past couple years, I've noticed enough problems that I've removed the place from my personal list. If I'm going to pay for mediocre breakfast food, I expect at the very least to be eating from a clean plate with clean utensils.

Comparing it to the IHOP across the road is not some great travesty. In all likelihood, the kitchen staff busting their ass in that IHOP are good cooks doing the best they can with what they have. I have left Classen Grill with the opposite impression every time I've gone in the past two years. It's local, and with the right people it could be great, but let's be honest - it sucks.

Places that have good reputations, but don't do much for me:

-Big Truck Tacos

The tacos get bigger every time I visit. It's unappealing, and difficult to eat as a result. They may as well start serving cups of taco filling with an optional dish of tortillas. I had a great short rib taco here last year. It has all been downhill since.

-Sushi Neko

People, we can do better than this.

-Redrock

Has the feel of a chain - from food to service.

-Zorba's

Everyone I know thinks this place is a travesty, yet it goes on, day after day with a full dining room.

-Saii

Run away.

[citizenkane]

Interesting discussion.

I would strongly disagree with anyone defending Classen Grill as being anything more than a shadow of its former self at this point. It doesn't surprise me to see a poster calling it dirty, because it is. It's a greasy spoon, so I don't expect clinical orderliness, but on the few occassions I've been over the past couple years, I've noticed enough problems that I've removed the place from my personal list. If I'm going to pay for mediocre breakfast food, I expect at the very least to be eating from a clean plate with clean utensils.

Comparing it to the IHOP across the road is not some great travesty. In all likelihood, the kitchen staff busting their ass in that IHOP are good cooks doing the best they can with what they have. I have left Classen Grill with the opposite impression every time I've gone in the past two years. It's local, and with the right people it could be great, but let's be honest - it sucks.

Places that have good reputations, but don't do much for me:

-Big Truck Tacos

The tacos get bigger every time I visit. It's unappealing, and difficult to eat as a result. They may as well start serving cups of taco filling with an optional dish of tortillas. I had a great short rib taco here last year. It has all been downhill since.

-Sushi Neko

People, we can do better than this.

-Redrock

Has the feel of a chain - from food to service.

-Zorba's

Everyone I know thinks this place is a travesty, yet it goes on, day after day with a full dining room.

-Saii

Run away.

I agree with you on every single one of those restaurants.

[Easy180]

I like Classen Grill but it ain't much to look at inside or out

[Puppet]

I like Classen Grill but it ain't much to look at inside or out

I'm not judging a place by the way it looks... I go to a resuarant to eat food...

[ljbab728]

I'm not judging a place by the way it looks... I go to a resuarant to eat food...

I agree that food is the focus, Puppet. But many people also enjoy eating at a place with a nice atmosphere. It just depends on what your purpose is. If you're only looking for a good meal for yourself or your family, the surroundings may not be that important. If you're trying to impress a date or a business client the atmosphere of the restaurant can be just as important as the food.

[Easy180]

I'm not judging a place by the way it looks... I go to a resuarant to eat food...

Same here...just trying to stick up a little for the poster that called it dirty

Some of the best restaurants in the metro are *dirty*