Ice House

[Roger S]

But it's not called Nic's right? It's called The Ice House. So unless you know it's a variation of Nic's, I don't see what the problem is you're mentioning is.

The burgers are advertised as Nic's Burgers.

[bradh]

The burgers are advertised as Nic's Burgers.

10-4, thanks, I hadn't made it down there so I wasn't aware of this.

[HangryHippo]

Its a review - hence an opinion based on one's experience.

Just because it isn't a cheerleading effort doesn't making it anything other than 'a review.'

You get the concept right?

Sure, hotshot. I get the concept. My review of your review is you're whiny. See how that works?

[soonerguru]

This review is about what I expected to read.

I've never for a minute thought this place would be a replication of Nic's, and that's an unfair standard to reach, IMO. How does is stack up to Shake Shack? I love the idea that I can get a really good burger and fries at Myriad Gardens. If I want to eat at Nic's, I'll go to Nic's (of course, Nic's is never open when I think about going there, so I hardly ever visit).

Perhaps the biggest mistake this purveyor made was creating expectations that this would be a satellite Nic's location. When I visit, and I haven't yet, I'm going to hold this place to its own standard and not drag Nic's into the equation.

[pickles]

Two in our party were disappointed that the drink selection was water, soda or beer - no tea.

Will the over 40 crowd ever stop imposing the tyranny of iced tea upon all Oklahoma City restaraunts, regardless of the type of cuisine?

[BBatesokc]

Will the over 40 crowd ever stop imposing the tyranny of iced tea upon all Oklahoma City restaraunts, regardless of the type of cuisine?

It must be a 40's thing as I never drank much iced tea until the last few years. I credit it with trying to stay off soda as a healthier alternative and often not liking the taste or trusting the source of restaurant water (though obviously its going to be the main ingredient in most of their tea).

[Pete]

Perhaps the biggest mistake this purveyor made was creating expectations that this would be a satellite Nic's location. When I visit, and I haven't yet, I'm going to hold this place to its own standard and not drag Nic's into the equation.

Well, he is paying Nic to help and to license his name.

AND it's a huge draw. If it was just marketed as a burger place there wouldn't be 166 posts about it.

[Roger S]

This review is about what I expected to read.

I've never for a minute thought this place would be a replication of Nic's, and that's an unfair standard to reach, IMO. How does is stack up to Shake Shack? I love the idea that I can get a really good burger and fries at Myriad Gardens. If I want to eat at Nic's, I'll go to Nic's (of course, Nic's is never open when I think about going there, so I hardly ever visit).

Perhaps the biggest mistake this purveyor made was creating expectations that this would be a satellite Nic's location. When I visit, and I haven't yet, I'm going to hold this place to its own standard and not drag Nic's into the equation.

Well as I mentioned earlier in this thread.... Even Nic, when asked about the Ice House, said it would be the second best burger in OKC. The best would still be served at Nic's Grill.

[Larry OKC]

Looks great, except for the shredded lettuce. It's too overpowering to my taste.

Shredded iceberg(?) lettuce is too overpowering??? LOL

BTW those burgers look delish...too bad they are already closed before I got a chance to get over there...

[Prunepicker]

Shredded iceberg(?) lettuce is too overpowering? LOL

I'm serious. I prefer just a piece of lettuce because the membrane
is exposed only where I bite. It's exposed on many parts when it's
shredded. That, to my taste, makes the lettuce to strong for a
burger.

[Plutonic Panda]

And I personally don't have an issue with a 'bare bones' websites - as long as it easily accessed has pertinent information. I can't imagine going to a restaurant's website for anything other than getting their location, business hours, to look at the menu or get a list of current specials/events.

Those types of sites can literally be had by someone with zero web development ability for very little money (less than $200).

It boggles the mind when restaurant owners don't get this concept.

It's called a short 10 minute Youtube tutorial lol. . . These days, there are websites you can go to, buy a domain, and they show you how build it. They have pre-designed layouts that you can choose from and all you have to do is type in letters to make words lol

It seems like a no brainer to me.

[Pete]

Looks like Ice Cube (little trailer by the Devon ice rink) is run by the Nic's people too...

[FighttheGoodFight]

Confirmed on Ice House Facebook that this will reopen March. Hiring now.

[shawnw]

Ice House finally got it's (I think) permanent signage. Still waiting for Park House to do the same...

[Pete]

Now that the Devon Ice Rink has completely closed for the season, Ice House will re-open on March 15th.

[Plutonic Panda]

Why wouldn't the Ice House be open with the ice rink? lol Sounds like they'd go good with each other.

[shawnw]

Have you been down there both during skating season and when Ice House was last open? Doesn't SEEM like enough room for both operations in that tiny place.

[kevinpate]

It's used for other purposes not conducive to cooking when the rink is open.
(I think that's the reason. might be wrong. it happens.)

[Urbanized]

They have to use the building for skate rental when the rink is open.

[dankrutka]

New signage picture courtesy @myriadgardens.


Edit: Just noticed the picture above. Carry on.

[FighttheGoodFight]

They opened a few days early. They are open today at 4pm. Then normal hours.

[Urbanized]

Excellent!

[ljbab728]

OMG, the burger pics accompanying this article by the Food Dude are amazing. Are they open at midnight?

http://newsok.com/myriad-gardens-bri...rticle/3953108

[shawnw]

Nope, they used to be open until 9 but pulled back to 7:30 then 7. Had a recent twitter back and forth with them about the matter...

[ljbab728]

Nope, they used to be open until 9 but pulled back to 7:30 then 7. Had a recent twitter back and forth with them about the matter...

Well shucks. No burger for me tonight then.