First National Center

[Pete]

Pretty amazing to think that just in the last several years we've seen renovations all well over $100 million for 3 of OKC's tallest buildings: FNC, Kerr McGee and BancFirst.

City Place has also recently been completely remodeled from top to bottom.

[Ross MacLochness]

Pretty amazing to think that just in the last several years we've seen renovations all well over $100 million for 3 of OKC's tallest buildings: FNC, Kerr McGee and BancFirst.

City Place has also recently been completely remodeled from top to bottom.

Now if only Mr. Dowell would sell...

[Jeepnokc]

Did Ruth Chris pull out of this project? If so, any hint as to anyone filling the spot?

[chssooner]

Did Ruth Chris pull out of this project? If so, any hint as to anyone filling the spot?

Unfortunately yes. And as for replacing them, it will be another run of the mill "fine steakhouse", I'm sure.

[theanvil]

Unfortunately yes. And as for replacing them, it will be another run of the mill "fine steakhouse", I'm sure.

I don't understand this comment. I travel a ton, and upscale chain steakhouses like Ruth's Chris, Fleming's, and Morton's are exactly what I consider to be "run of the mill". In my opinion, local OKC steakhouses like Ranch, Mahogany, and RedPrime beat them in quality and service. I don't think people realize how good OKC has it when it comes to steakhouses. Maybe The National Steakhouse will be a disappointment, maybe not. But I'd rather see a locally operated restaurant succeed than a chain steakhouse any day.

[chssooner]

I don't understand this comment. I travel a ton, and upscale chain steakhouses like Ruth's Chris, Fleming's, and Morton's are exactly what I consider to be "run of the mill". In my opinion, local OKC steakhouses like Ranch, Mahogany, and RedPrime beat them in quality and service. I don't think people realize how good OKC has it when it comes to steakhouses. Maybe The National Steakhouse will be a disappointment, maybe not. But I'd rather see a locally operated restaurant succeed than a chain steakhouse any day.

True. I just know that you get a consistent quality at those steakhouses. May be run of the mill to some, but it is consistent across the country. The local ones can be exceptional, or they can flop. Name recognition also matters.

I hope this succeeds, since the development has been incredible, and looks stellar!

[soonerguru]

I don't understand this comment. I travel a ton, and upscale chain steakhouses like Ruth's Chris, Fleming's, and Morton's are exactly what I consider to be "run of the mill". In my opinion, local OKC steakhouses like Ranch, Mahogany, and RedPrime beat them in quality and service. I don't think people realize how good OKC has it when it comes to steakhouses. Maybe The National Steakhouse will be a disappointment, maybe not. But I'd rather see a locally operated restaurant succeed than a chain steakhouse any day.

The comment is directed at the fact that there will now be 6 "fine steak houses" downtown: Bob's, Mickey Mantle's, Mahogany (practically across the street from First National), Red Prime, Broadway 10, and this place, whatever it's called. Maybe we can push to get three or four more downtown so we can have a steakhouse on every block.

I'm sure I'm not alone in loving a great steakhouse but wow, OKC's culinary scene could use a little variety in the near downtown region. Hopefully this makes things a little more understandable.

[Pete]

Did Ruth Chris pull out of this project? If so, any hint as to anyone filling the spot?

Yes. There is a place called The National Steakhouse going in and I believe it will be operated by the Coury Hospitality team, the same that will be managing the hotel (also manages The Colcord and Flint and The Ambassador and their restaurant).