Century Center

[Pete]

This location will be interesting because none of their others open until 5PM.

You'd think since they will be in the CBD that they will consider adding lunch.

[betts]

I don't think any of the downtown steak restaurants compare to Red Prime, and that includes Mahogany. The Chop House comparison will obviously have to wait.

[Teo9969]

Mahogany absolutely needs to crush the patio, because otherwise they're just adding to the dilution in the market. With a fantastic patio that has a great view of the MBG, it will be a great addition…though, regardless, I would have preferred a Pappadeaux or McCormick's & Schmidt.

[Rover]

I've heard from a usually reliable source in the restaurant industry here in OKC that Pappadeaux will be coming in shortly but will be out around Memorial and MacArthur.

[Plutonic Panda]

I've heard from a usually reliable source in the restaurant industry here in OKC that Pappadeaux will be coming in shortly but will be out around Memorial and MacArthur.

Rover, if you're lying about this I will find you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If this doesn't happen, it is now Rover's fault


PLEAAAAASE let this happen....

[warreng88]

I've heard from a usually reliable source in the restaurant industry here in OKC that Pappadeaux will be coming in shortly but will be out around Memorial and MacArthur.

Boo. I was hoping for more of the Classen Curve/NHP area.

[bchris02]

Boo. I was hoping for more of the Classen Curve/NHP area.

At least its coming to the metro. I am looking forward to this and also hope Bonefish Grill ends up here as well. I think Good Egg Group also may be opening a seafood restaurant.

It will be nice to have an option other than Red Lobster for fresh seafood.

[s00nr1]

Another dining option in the CBD -- that's all that matters.

[warreng88]

At least its coming to the metro. I am looking forward to this and also hope Bonefish Grill ends up here as well. I think Good Egg Group also may be opening a seafood restaurant.
It will be nice to have an option other than Red Lobster for fresh seafood.

That has been the long running rumor and it is supposed to be in The Rise, if that is still the plan.

[Pete]

That has been the long running rumor and it is supposed to be in The Rise, if that is still the plan.

We confirmed this some time ago:

The Drake

[warreng88]

We confirmed this some time ago:

The Drake

So, there you go.

[Urbanized]

Mahogany absolutely needs to crush the patio, because otherwise they're just adding to the dilution in the market. With a fantastic patio that has a great view of the MBG, it will be a great addition…though, regardless, I would have preferred a Pappadeaux or McCormick's & Schmidt.

I agree that they should, but I think it is unlikely. They do a lot of things well, but HSRG tends to have a strong and at least semi-official bias against outdoor.

[FighttheGoodFight]

I hate to say it but I kind of wish it was something besides Mahogany. Maybe a new concept restaurant.

I was really excited for a CVS or Corner Bakery as sad as that is.

[Pete]

I agree that they should, but I think it is unlikely. They do a lot of things well, but HSRG tends to have a strong and at least semi-official bias against outdoor.

Plus, the high-end steakhouse concept doesn't lend itself well to outdoor seating.

However, I suspect this will be a different bread of cat (or at least it should be simply because it's downtown, as you astutely observed) because the other Mahogany's aren't open for lunch and you have to believe they will give that strong consideration here.

[HOT ROD]

I agree, this would have made a prime location for a big national chain, given he 'media' exposure that the building will likely bring; I'm thinking along the lines of a mini LA-live. MS, Morton, PDX, even RC would have been a nice 'balance' to the existing downtown locals. Oh well, there's still hope and space for a Bonefish Grill there .

As a side note, Shouldn't this be changed to 'under construction' instead of 'proposed'.

[Mr. Cotter]

Plus, the high-end steakhouse concept doesn't lend itself well to outdoor seating.

However, I suspect this will be a different bread of cat (or at least it should be simply because it's downtown, as you astutely observed) because the other Mahogany's aren't open for lunch and you have to believe they will give that strong consideration here.

Not opening for lunch here would be a boneheaded move. A lunch menu with an average entree price of $15,featuring a steak or two, along with some lighter options, would be a smashing success.

[Teo9969]

Not opening for lunch here would be a boneheaded move. A lunch menu with an average entree price of $15,featuring a steak or two, along with some lighter options, would be a smashing success.

You can't sell those steaks for anywhere close to $15. You could concoct a menu, but it would by necessity look entirely different from the dinner menu.

Lunch would need to be about $20 to $25 plate.

[BoulderSooner]

I agree that they should, but I think it is unlikely. They do a lot of things well, but HSRG tends to have a strong and at least semi-official bias against outdoor.

Louie's and garage midtown and redrock lake restaurants ect. Would disagree

[Teo9969]

Plus, the high-end steakhouse concept doesn't lend itself well to outdoor seating.

However, I suspect this will be a different bread of cat (or at least it should be simply because it's downtown, as you astutely observed) because the other Mahogany's aren't open for lunch and you have to believe they will give that strong consideration here.

If it were in a better locale (better view), The Ranch has one of the nicest patios in the city. Serving on a Patio is not all impossible, hell, I've served dinner when it was like 40 degrees outside (albeit to hockey personnel) and it went just fine. It simply needs to focus more on the bar/cocktail aspect of the patio with a couple tables that lend themselves to full service dining.

So I think HSRG can put together a fine patio if they just invest the money.

They also could do lunch, they just need to figure out how to market it so that people understand there is a major difference between Mahogany lunch and Mahogany dinner. It's certainly a different concept all the way around, but the Metro provides a totally different experience during the day than they do during the night. That's fine, but it's not something that corporatized restaurants are known for excelling at.

That being said…The other steakhouses downtown are not open for a regular lunch and they're doing just fine, so I really don't expect Mahogany to be the pioneers in that regard. Prime beef is simply too expensive.

[Urbanized]

Louie's and garage midtown and redrock lake restaurants ect. Would disagree

Garage Midtown patio is there almost by accident. That is more about the building/developer than Garage. Louie's inherited an existing patio. Red Rock I'll give you. Then I will raise you KD's and Toby Keith's.

[catcherinthewry]

Garage Midtown patio is there almost by accident. That is more about the building/developer than Garage. Louie's inherited an existing patio. Red Rock I'll give you. Then I will raise you KD's and Toby Keith's.

KD's has a patio (maybe you've passed by it a time or two). The Louie's on 89th and Western has a non pre-existing patio. The Garage in Edmond has outdoor seating. If HSRG doesn't put outside seating at the Century Center it won't be because of a strong and semi-official bias against it.

[Pete]

Does Mama Roja's have a nice patio?

[catch22]

Does Mama Roja's have a nice patio?

It's been several years since I have been there, but if I remember correctly they do not. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong though.

[hoya]

The clown lady in the FAO Schwarz ad is giving me nightmares.

[PhiAlpha]

It's been several years since I have been there, but if I remember correctly they do not. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong though.

They have a pretty cool patio with a cabana bar and all the windows are garage door style in the back room and open when the weather is nice.


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