Ice House

[kevinpate]

Ketchup on a burger? What monster would do such a thing?

Hush yo mouth. In moderation, it makes for an acceptable break from A-1 every now and again.

[catcherinthewry]

Ketchup on a burger? What monster would do such a thing?

So true. Once you hit 10 years old, ketchup should not be on a burger.

[Paseofreak]

It's OK every once in a while so you can remember being 10.

[Pete]

Looks like they are having a soft opening today with a possible open date of tomorrow:

[Pete]

Menu

[ljbab728]

Menu

Nice. It's a simple menu and reasonably priced.

[Roger S]

So it's a smaller version of the original Nic's Cheeseburger combo for an additional $1.15 and you don't get to have Nic ask you "Cheese and everything?" .... Nah... I'll stick with the original.

And Nic doesn't ask me "Cheese and everything?" anymore..... I've eaten the same burger from the first day I walked in the place. So he just says "Here ya go Bubba!" and hands me a cheeseburger combo.

Edit: Oops... my bad... the Cheeseburger Combo is $2.87 higher than at Nic's Grill.

[BoulderSooner]

So it's a smaller version of the original Nic's Cheeseburger combo for an additional $1.15 and you don't get to have Nic ask you "Cheese and everything?" .... Nah... I'll stick with the original.

And Nic doesn't ask me "Cheese and everything?" anymore..... I've eaten the same burger from the first day I walked in the place. So he just says "Here ya go Bubba!" and hands me a cheeseburger combo.

Edit: Oops... my bad... the Cheeseburger Combo is $2.87 higher than at Nic's Grill.

i would guess the rent might just be a tad higher than the effective 0 nic currently pays ..

[BoulderSooner]

do we have any idea on the hours?

[Roger S]

i would guess the rent might just be a tad higher than the effective 0 nic currently pays ..

You think? Still won't persuade me to get less for more but that's just me. The place should still be a success and a great alternative for those that don't like the hassle of getting in Nic's Grill.

[Pete]

You think? Still won't persuade me to get less for more but that's just me. The place should still be a success and a great alternative for those that don't like the hassle of getting in Nic's Grill.

I have never eaten at Nic's because 1) they are only open from 8 to 2; 2) they aren't open on weekends; 3) there are usually crazy lines; and 4) I'm a bit claustrophobic.

So, I'm very happy to pay a little more for access and setting -- especially since I can take my time and not feel like I need to create space for everyone standing in line. Plus, beer.

[Pete]

BTW, is Nic's even open for breakfast any more?

I've heard that it no longer is.

[Teo9969]

I have never eaten at Nic's because 1) they are only open from 8 to 2; 2) they aren't open on weekends; 3) there are usually crazy lines; and 4) I'm a bit claustrophobic.

So, I'm very happy to pay a little more for access and setting -- especially since I can take my time and not feel like I need to create space for everyone standing in line. Plus, beer.

You should go to Nic's next time you're here and order one to go!

[Roger S]

BTW, is Nic's even open for breakfast any more?

I've heard that it no longer is.

Not currently but when I was there last week Nic said he was going to start opening for breakfast again in November. He wants to concentrate on getting the Ice House up and running for now.

[Pete]

So, they are now only open from 11A - 2P Monday through Friday?

I really have tried to go there in the past but it's getting harder and harder.

[Roger S]

You should go to Nic's next time you're here and order one to go!

Or do like I do and drive by Nic's to see how long the line is. If it's longer than you want to deal with you move on to one of the other fine restaurants in the area.

The Plaza and Uptown 23rd restaurant explosion makes finding an alternative a lot easier..... There is also Taqueria Rafita's in the strip center across from Nic's that is turning out some great Mexican food. it's the former cook from Los Comales.

[Roger S]

So, they are now only open from 11A - 2P Monday through Friday?

I really have tried to go there in the past but it's getting harder and harder.

I'm not sure what his opening hour is now... He used to switch over from breakfast to lunch about 10:30 so I'm guessing he is opening sometime around 10:00 to 11:00.

[bigjkt405]

I missed the free burgers and fries they did last night. Does anyone know if they are open today for lunch at the Ice House?

[Pete]

Don't think they are open quite yet... Their site just says "soon".

[Bigrayok]

Don't think they are open quite yet... Their site just says "soon".

Ice House was not open today. I ended up eating a cheeseburger, fruit, and ice tea at Flint that cost 16 dollars, 19 with tip. It was good, but it was the most expensive burger I have ever eaten including the kobe beef burger at Who's Who in Dallas. Does anyone know if Ice House will take plastic? Nic's is famous for being cash only. It is always fun to see the looks on the newbies faces when they find out it is cash only.

Bigray in Ok

[Pete]

I'd be shocked if they didn't take credit cards.

Nic isn't running this, just providing his expertise.

[Garin]

Nic said they would be open on Wednesday , I got there today at 1030 and he had already served about 12 people lunch.. They served 700 at the soft opening, the whole park smelled like onions the homeless we're coming from all directions so they had to shut down early.

[bradh]

someone with the "expertise" should ditch the lame domestic swill beer choices and provide a choice of each from 3 local brewers

[ljbab728]

So it's a smaller version of the original Nic's Cheeseburger combo for an additional $1.15 and you don't get to have Nic ask you "Cheese and everything?" .... Nah... I'll stick with the original.

And Nic doesn't ask me "Cheese and everything?" anymore..... I've eaten the same burger from the first day I walked in the place. So he just says "Here ya go Bubba!" and hands me a cheeseburger combo.

Edit: Oops... my bad... the Cheeseburger Combo is $2.87 higher than at Nic's Grill.

I don't think anyone expects that people who go to his original location would go here instead. It is mainly to service people who already intend to be in that area. As for higher prices, I would expect that the overhead is higher downtown. The prices are not unreasonable at all.

[Prunepicker]

I'd be shocked if they didn't take credit cards.

Nic isn't running this, just providing his expertise.

Cash is always accepted in OKC. For some reason there are folks
that don't realize this.