Best Restaurants in Oklahoma City (2025)

Chef Andrew Black’s intimate tasting room pushes global flavors with Oklahoma ingredients. He won a 2023 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest, and local critics consistently praise the experience for precision and warmth.

Still one of the city’s most singular dinners: hyper-seasonal, Oklahoma-sourced dishes served at a chef’s counter. Named America’s Best New Restaurant by Bon Appétit, it remains a touchstone for inventive, locally grounded cooking.

Jeff Chanchaleune’s Plaza District favorite celebrates Lao flavors — larb, sticky rice, nam khao — with family recipes and big, bright seasoning. Featured by national outlets like Bon Appétit and The New York Times, and beloved by locals.

A small, personality-filled spot where the handwritten menu changes with the catch. Bon Appétit highlighted it among America’s best new restaurants, proving top-tier seafood can shine in landlocked Oklahoma City.

Since 1910 in Stockyards City, this independent institution serves charcoal-broiled steaks and classic sides to ranchers, regulars, and curious travelers. Frequently cited by Southern Living and Food Network as a definitive taste of OKC.

Serving “good country food for the soul” since 1952, Florence’s remains a community anchor for fried chicken, collards, and peach cobbler. Honored as a 2022 James Beard America’s Classics winner for enduring cultural impact.

A daytime powerhouse for Guatemalan breakfasts and Latin comfort — think plantains, pupusas, chilaquiles, and horchata lattes. Frequently recommended by travel editors, with lines that attest to its loyal local following.

Family-run since 1987, Tokyo is a benchmark for classic sushi, thoughtful nigiri, and comforting noodle bowls. Praised by local food critics for consistency and craft, it’s a quiet counterpoint to splashy newcomers.

A wood-fired stalwart in Uptown 23rd, co-owned by chef Kathryn Mathis. Neapolitan-leaning pies, seasonal small plates, and a thoughtful wine list make it a go-to for neighborhood dinners and convivial nights out.

Cash-only, tiny, and legendary for the onion burger smothered in griddled onions. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, it remains a rite of passage for classic OKC burger culture.

In the Paseo Arts District, FRIDA channels Oklahoma, Santa Fe, and northern Mexico into polished plates and an ambitious bar program. Recognized by awards watchers and praised by locals for both brunch and dinner.

A pillar of the Asian District, often cited by locals for deeply aromatic broth and swift service. Travel publications regularly recommend it for classic pho and vermicelli bowls served without pretense.