Trip back to OKC

[CurtisJ]

Hi everyone,
I've got a 1 week trip back to OKC planned starting this Wednesday, I've been away for about a year and I will have a few dozen coworkers joining me for the last few days of the trip.

What are the essential restaurants that opened in the last 12-14 months that I need to experience? I know there are alot to choose from, but I'm going to be very busy so lets try to narrow it down to 3-5.

Thanks

[Teo9969]

Guernsey Park (23rd)
Kitchen 324 (Braniff)

[Pete]

Here is a quick, long list:

Interesting Local Restaurants - OKCTalk


Vast is worth a visit; very unique and food is good enough.

• Back Door BBQ is pretty darn good and a fun place.
• Empire Slice House is really fun and hip -- same with The Mule.
• Waffle Champion for breakfast or lunch
• Joey's Pizza is fun and good
• Packard's
• Whiskey Cake is excellent IMO, just further afield
• RePUBlic -- great beer selection, ultra cool setting, food is quite good
• Cafe 501 Classen Curve -- another great setting with very good food

Established and can't miss:

• Cheever's
• RED Prime

[lasomeday]

Ludivine! Its my favorite and definitely waffle champion for breakfast.

[CurtisJ]

Thanks.

Cheevers is by far my favorite in Oklahoma City.

I think, for this trip, that my short list will be:
The Mule
Guernsey Park
Waffle Champion
Either Packards or Kitchen 324

And Ludivine, I lived walking distance from it for a year and a half and never made it in, I think its time I correct this injustice.

Finally, speaking of Vast, can you get a reservation there on short notice these days?

[Pete]

Finally, speaking of Vast, can you get a reservation there on short notice these days?

Yes, apart from Saturday nights.

[Bellaboo]

[QUOTE=CurtisJ;703846]Thanks.

Cheevers is by far my favorite in Oklahoma City.

I think, for this trip, that my short list will be:
The Mule
Guernsey Park
Waffle Champion
Either Packards or Kitchen 324

And Ludivine, I lived walking distance from it for a year and a half and never made it in, I think its time I correct this injustice.

Finally, speaking of Vast, can you get a reservation there on short notice these days?[/QUOTE]



Not sure if it was mentioned, but I've been to the bar a couple of times and walked right in (without reservation) on a week night and sat at the window, and we had a very good dining experience with VAST.... I loved their scallops.

Both a little pricey though.

[dankrutka]

Either Packards or Kitchen 324

Kitchen 324 > Packard's

[Teo9969]

Waffle Champion is a chain, no?

It's good, don't get me wrong, but if you're looking to get OKC things while in OKC, I'd miss that one.

If you were thinking about doing W.C. for breakfast/brunch, I'd recommend either Pizza 23 or Kitchen 324…Or even Nic's breakfast!

[andrew3077]

Waffle Champion is a chain, no?

It's good, don't get me wrong, but if you're looking to get OKC things while in OKC, I'd miss that one.

If you were thinking about doing W.C. for breakfast/brunch, I'd recommend either Pizza 23 or Kitchen 324…Or even Nic's breakfast!

You might be confusing Waffle Champion for Waffle House. Spectacular (if not pricey) waffles/waffle sandwiches!

[Teo9969]

You might be confusing Waffle Champion for Waffle House. Spectacular (if not pricey) waffles/waffle sandwiches!

Definitely not confusing it with Waffle House…I just got it in my mind sometime earlier (through a Facebook post) that it was a chain. After a brief google search, I am happy to say I am wrong.

[Mike_M]

Definitely not confusing it with Waffle House…I just got it in my mind sometime earlier (through a Facebook post) that it was a chain. After a brief google search, I am happy to say I am wrong.

Waffle champion is tasty no doubt, but the wait is pretty insane. If you're trying to give a good impression if okc then I'd definitely skip it and do kitchen 324. That place and Guernsey Park are cant miss home runs in my opinion.

[Urban Pioneer]

Weekday mornings have a wait? I know Saturday usually does but thought weekdays were quicker.

[TechArch]

I went to Waffle Champion on a Friday for lunch and there was no wait.

[soonerguru]

Waffle Champion is a chain, no?

It's good, don't get me wrong, but if you're looking to get OKC things while in OKC, I'd miss that one.

If you were thinking about doing W.C. for breakfast/brunch, I'd recommend either Pizza 23 or Kitchen 324…Or even Nic's breakfast!

No, it is NOT a chain. Geez. There's only one, and it's great. And the longest I've had to wait is about 10 minutes. No biggie.

[RadicalModerate]

Hi everyone,
I've got a 1 week trip back to OKC planned starting this Wednesday, I've been away for about a year and I will have a few dozen coworkers joining me for the last few days of the trip.

What are the essential restaurants that opened in the last 12-14 months that I need to experience? I know there are alot to choose from, but I'm going to be very busy so lets try to narrow it down to 3-5.

Thanks

Quick Question(s):

How many dozens does "a few dozen" mean?
Do you like chicken fried stakes?
How do you feel about tar(s) and feathers(s)?

Don't want your wait(s) at a Local restaurant to be too long, doncha know.

It's, like, essential.

I suggest Nic's for burgers.
Be sure to butt in line.

[Mel]

Del Rancho.

[RadicalModerate]

Tho' not technically "OKC" proper . . .
"Pop's" out around Arcadia might suit the needs of Your Entourage?
"Pop's" is noted for Pampering . . . Plus, once you wade thru the walmartians . . .
the burgers are at least average. honestly average. no grade cheating.

Whatever you do, don't allow your "dozens" to overwhelm the Customer--or even Visitor--capabilities of an establishment such as . . . .
oh . . . i dunno . . . fer instance . . . The Tuck's Good Egg Group?

Setting Reasonable Expectations is a good opportunity to avoid disappointment.
(ain't it?)
(of course it is. especially with reservations.)

[OKCisOK4me]

No, it is NOT a chain. Geez. There's only one, and it's great. And the longest I've had to wait is about 10 minutes. No biggie.

No biggie to wait, but you have to make it a biggie for someone who already posted a "I was admittedly wrong" post after their initial post. Come on now soonerguru...

[Prunepicker]

Ludivine! Its my favorite and definitely waffle champion for breakfast.

I'm going to have to try it. Thanx.

[Prunepicker]

Del Rancho.

I like Del Rancho. Tres bien.

[soonerliberal]

Looking to give my parents a Christmas gift of "dinner and a movie" since they don't often get to have date nights out alone together. I also want to spread their wings past Charleston's (their weekly easy go-to place). They like casual, but nice and newer places, but don't really keep up with what's new. Last year, I did Cafe 501 and they loved dinner there. They also aren't big fans of the white tablecloth type restaurants. Their preference is keeping it under $20 per entree and $10 for a glass of wine (basically around $75 for dinner). Is there anything you all would recommend in that arena?

[catcherinthewry]

Tho' not technically "OKC" proper . . .
"Pop's" out around Arcadia might suit the needs of Your Entourage?
"Pop's" is noted for Pampering . . . Plus, once you wade thru the walmartians . . .
the burgers are at least average. honestly average. no grade cheating.

Why drive that far for an average burger when there are plenty of options that are closer and better? I like Pop's architecture, but wouldn't go back for the food.

Nick's is a great place, but if you have a dozen with you that's a non-starter. If they don't mind hole-in-the-wall eateries I would recommend Coney Island or Tacoville (on Newcastle rd just after in veers off of 29th).

[Urbanized]

Waffle Champion's brand, logo and menu are carefully designed for expansion and franchising - something the owner is open about - but a year ago its only location was a food truck that usually located on NW 23rd. As of right now, it is about as far from a chain restaurant as you can imagine...other than the over-the-top popularity.

[RadicalModerate]

Why drive that far for an average burger when there are plenty of options that are closer and better? I like Pop's architecture, but wouldn't go back for the food.

Nick's is a great place, but if you have a dozen with you that's a non-starter. If they don't mind hole-in-the-wall eateries I would recommend Coney Island or Tacoville (on Newcastle rd just after in veers off of 29th).

You are correct, of course (regarding Pop's).