Florence's Restaurant

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Travel Guide

"A soul-food institution founded in the 1950s and still operating from the same building, run today by the founder’s daughter and celebrated for comfort classics like yam-fried chicken, fried pork ribs, and stewed collard greens; the founder was honored with a James Beard Award, underscoring the restaurant’s cultural and culinary significance." - Anne Roderique-Jones Anne Roderique-Jones Anne Roderique-Jones is the head of content for ShermansTravel Media, where she has worked for nearly a decade. She is a former Self.com columnist and a contributor to Architectural Digest. Her writing has appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue, Travel + Leisure, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

The 19 Best Restaurants in Oklahoma City | Eater

"Florence’s has been an institution since 1952, when it opened serving hot dogs — on a “hot dog and a prayer,” founder Florence Jones Kemp once said — in the front room of a two-room apartment. In 2022, the James Beard Foundation gave the restaurant an America’s Classics award. Now in her 90s, Kemp partners with her daughter Victoria to push their legacy forward on a steady diet of fried chicken, candied yams, and braised oxtail. Be sure to save room for fresh-baked rolls and cornbread before supper, and pie for dessert." - Dave Cathey

Have Big Cities Lost Their Edge As Dining Destinations? | Bon Appétit

"A long-running establishment that opened in 1952 and was honored last year with an America's Classic award, recognized for its longevity and place in the local culinary landscape." - BySam Stone

James Beard Awards 2022: America’s Classics Winners | Eater

"A mother-and-daughter–run Oklahoma City staple known for beloved, homey comfort cooking — especially fried chicken and oxtails — along with classics like chicken and dumplings and honey meatloaf that have made it a community favorite." - Hillary Dixler Canavan

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.