Jamil's Steakhouse

Gotta say, First timer here and fell in love instantly! Very nice old school dark atmosphere with a great decor. My waiter Jack provided me with outstanding service. It’s a family affair here, his mother came out and checked on me to make sure my meal was satisfactory. Indeed it was. I ordered a ribeye medium rare and it came with a basket of ribs, fried bologna and tabouli. What a deal! That basket was an amazing start and finished off with a perfectly cooked steak. Side note, a special thanks to Jack and Gio from United States Aviation FBO. Left my credit card at the restaurant and Jack was able to get it to Gio who held on to it until I left out of the FBO next day. Saved me an Uber and a lot of heartache. Your efforts were appreciated. If you’re looking for a great steak, awes value and spectacular customer service, look no further. If you’re in Tulsa, this has to be your go to. Come out and support your local restaurants and avoid chains! I highly recommend this place.

1st time visitors. Staff was extremely attentive, and we didn't wait for anything, hor d'oeuvres at our table immediately! My steak was a bit raw for my taste, but I'm used to other steakhouses cooking my 'medium' as well-done. So that's on me! Pictures don't do the place justice! EXTREMELY SATISFIED WITH EVERYTHING!

Saturday night place was busy but like a smooth running locomotive service was good and the food even better. Jack was our waiter. Ordered large filet Pittsburgh medium rare with lobster tail and a petite filet medium with extra crispy shrimp. Food arrived hot and cooked just as we had ordered. Steaks were tender and the lobster fresh like you’d get on a coastline. Was taken aback at how good the smoked ribs and bologna are for a steakhouse. You could put them up against ok joes rib crib Albert g and burn. Humus with fresh veggies and pita bread yum. Tables were spaced well and all waitstaff had masks on covering their nose. Family owned Tulsa owned Since 1945 that’s 76 years. Jim “Jamil” Elias started it and his family is still successfully running it. Pictures of Muhammad Ali Jim Carey Wynona Judd Steve Owens Mike Gundy Barry Switzer Tommy Lasorda Steve Garvey local comedian Sam Kinison Wynona Judd Willie Nelson the Tulsa City Council multiple mlb baseball umpires. Asked waiter Jack about the pictures he said Kristen Chinoweth was in 2 weeks ago. There it was by the carry out window when we were leaving an autographed picture of her and her family under the neon entrance sign to the restaurant. Jamil’s is a part of Tulsa history. Thanks for a great evening we live in Bartlesville but it’s well worth the drive!

Jamil’s has been my family’s favorite place for four generations. The food is like no other; their steaks, cabbage rolls, tabouli, etc. cannot be replicated. A meal there is like coming home for the holidays. I can’t wait for them to open at their new location in The Farm Shopping Center.

The service was the absolute best part of our meal this evening at Jamil's. Josh was our waiter. The meal however was by far not the absolute best. We both found the meat a little fatty and my well done did have some pink.

Our waiter was a little slow to refill drinks. The food was amazing. Great atmosphere.

Greatest steak in Tulsa hands down! Jack our server is the best. We try to eat here 3 times a week.

had a great experience here! took some friends from out of town to dinner and wanted something unique to Tulsa. Haven't been here in a while and was delighted to find the same great service and food that they have been known to have for so many years. The tall blond headed guy provided great service. The hostess let us pick whatever table we wanted as it was not extremely busy on a Tuesday night. It is hard to find a coursed meal with such unique flavors as this. We were all still talking about it the next day. Thank you for great food and great service!

If you leave hungry you did something wrong! Don't let the prices scare you, it is worth the money. Your tastebuds get to go on an adventure & the steaks are to die for. Everyone is nice, they all work together to give you great service. The dinning room is dimly lite with old music playing in the background. This is a MUST when in Tulsa.

Very Disappointed, Not the Jamil's it use to be. Just moved back to town and send husband to go get us a to go order. He got there at 8:10pm and refused to service him and said they closed the kitchen down at 8, however they do NOT close until 9. Totally lost our long time business:(

Dined at Jamil's for the first time tonight and hope to return in the future! We were so lucky to have Frank as our waiter!! It was evident he was passionate about the heritage and history of Jamil's. Our portion left us with leftovers for tomorrow. I think it's worth trying to dine in at least once here.

Amazing food and service! I will definitely be back! The ribs are great along with the bologna. Brad was a server, the best I've ever had at any restaurant. This is a family owned business, all the kids and grandkids were working. Everyone please support this local family owned business. 5 stars

Jamil's is a Tulsa tradition, an iconic restaurant, full of memories for so many of us. On Saturday evening, after a long moving day, we ordered carryout, just cabbage rolls and tabouli. We really regret not looking in the bag before we paid. At home, the cabbage rolls were good--smaller than before and less full of that delicious meat-and-rice mixture, but we blamed the economic downturn. It was the tabouli that disappointed us so greatly. Jamil's has always set the bar pretty high, but we opened a container that was full of watery, salty liquid, in which a sparse amount of bulgur and cucumber floated. We tried to strain it enough to serve, but there really wasn't enough substance to merit the effort. We poured it into the disposal. I hope those who dined in offered similar concerns about the quality of the dish, and that Jamil's will consider a more strenuous quality check.

The food has declined so much we won't go back. Their prices, for what you get on your plate, are not in line with what you get. A Tulsa staple for great food has lost its way, it's a shame.

Food was not up to par. Tabouli was watery and had no flavor. Salad was wilted and slimy. Baked potato had obviously been cooked early and kept warm. My steak was perfect. Service was mediocre as the server had a hard time hearing us. Setting was dimly lit, candles on table but not lit. Would not waste my money again.

Ok... so they change the tabouli from when I was a kid or maybe I just grew up but the humus is on par with how it used to be. Still bot my fav side but I will eat theirs bc I had it as a kiddo. So the rib and bologna they bring out hasn't changed in 20 years. Justice tender meat and that signature smoke... good stuff! The bbq sauce has changed to me but it has been a long time. So the wife named some fish and she wasn't that impressed seriously was a fish without seasoning.. don't waste your time. I grabbed the surf and turf and the shrimp wasn't worth it but the steak. Was pretty darn good. I hate to say I needed some dipping sauce for it but that was ok without it. Kiddo weellll he got a steak too and loved it and the fries. Now that's a side I shoulda got. The potato was just ok. Needed some cheese and chives and bacon if you ask me but I can't ding them. Sorry no steak pic, maybe next time. Worth the visit and I upped em to a 4 bc the service was great. Our waitress was quick and attentive.

Everything was perfect. Yes there are some things that have changed over the years but it's still good. My only gripe is I can remember when they would bring you out a bunch of ribs and bologna, not so much anymore. Overall though everything was perfect

We chose this restaurant based on Atlas Obscura. I thought it would be fun to try the last Lebanese steakhouse in the city, as I've never eaten Lebanese food. The restaurant seems like something that was popular in its heyday, but has kind of lost its luster. The prices are high, and maybe that's because they serve you almost a full meal before your entrée even comes. They bring you out a vegetable tray with hummus and tabbouleh, followed by a cabbage roll, ribs, and fried bologna. We thought it was strange that they serve fried baloney, but maybe that's cultural? I try to order the shrimp and the chicken, but they were out of both entrées. So, I ordered the kebabs, which came with a large portion of fillet and grilled vegetables. They were very flavorful. I was surprised at the amount of meat that I received. My husband ordered a large steak. It comes with a side of Lebanese barbecue sauce. All entrées come with a potato or french fries. He did not think the steak was the same size as what was on the menu, it seems smaller. The service was clunky, as the waiter seemed nervous or not sure what he was doing. I'm not sure if he was new. For example, he brought us the bill before our entrées even arrived. The restaurant was not busy, so it wasn't a question of being understaffed. I would've given it a higher review, but I was disappointed they were out of a few items plus the service.

I don't know what has happened, but they no longer have a liquor license (and "haven't had one for some time"), the service was very poor (ordered a baked potato, loaded and was brought a baked potato with sour cream and butter to put it on ourselves AND foil-lined plastic french fry baskets were used instead of plates for some items. what is going on?

I've been coming down to Jamil's since I was in my 20s I am in I just turned 61 and they don't have alcohol anymore but the food is fantastic. You can bring your own bottle of wine now which makes it that much more of a wonderful place. The people are great there !! the steaks are fantastic. The cabbage rolls are unbelievable the hors d'oeuvres are just what makes the place what it is if you want a nice evening out, but you will be surprised go to Jamil's.!!

Best steaks in town filets ribeye t bone all great comes with Lebanese hor doeuvres and amazing service

I'm hoping that this was a off night. But, we didn't have the experience that we've had in the past. Our server forgot to bring my tea but my husband received his beer. The hummus was watery and the tabouli was more like tabouli soup. Our cabbage rolls while appeared cooked my rice was still crunchy. The steaks were good, very good in fact. My kabob was not cooked to medium as requested, but medium rare. My tea was never refilled and my husband finally asked for more water because nobody offered him another beer. When the check came I realized the ticket said medium rare on both steaks so it wasn't the fault of the kitchen that mine was t cooked correctly. . We found two errors on our ticket. I hope they get back on track.

Waiter was just plain weird!! Steak was great but everything else was much to be desired

Nothing like I remember from the old place. Tables were sticky, food was below average. Cabbage was was not cooked all the way. I will not be back k.

The steaks were great. The wine was good too- decent selection. A lot of nostalgia in this place. Great service, clean restrooms and awesome food. Can't go wrong with that recipe!

Great atmosphere & friendly quick service. I especially liked the cabbage rolls & steak. The baked potato had been over baked or had been setting in the warmer to long. Over a delightful meal.

First off, the steak was very, very good. Perfectly cooked and crispy ends. Highly recommend. A++. Would do business again. The baklava and bologna were also good. Wife said the tabouli was too. Warning: when ordering takeout, they give you tons of food. There are sides that aren't listed on the menu and the hors d'oeuvres come with a lot more than we planned for. Not a complaint, just be aware that you may get more food than you bargained for. We ordered two entrees and the hors d'oeuvres for three people and still had way too much food. The ribs were on the tougher side. The BBQ sauce is an acquired taste - very vinegary. Same with the hummus. If I had to do it over again, I'd just get the steak and potato, maybe baklava too, and call it good.

Great place! Loved meeting the Jamil's family thank you for taking care of Tommy & I. Be back soon! Sincerely Pippi Longstocking & Tommy Parker

I have always loved this place. Anytime I have come to Tulsa before moving here, I had to grab a meal here. Now that I am here, I regularly order the cabbage rolls appetizer to go. Don't get me wrong, the food is really good, and if you eat in the restaurant you get a multi course meal, but it is hard for me to justify spending that kind of money you do here on my toddler and me, but I CAN justify the cost of the delicious, huge cabbage rolls. I don't even like bologna, but I love the fried bologna here. The tabouli is really great and fresh. Always order a steak when you come here. If you're going to spend the money to come here, always get a steak. LOL. I would probably not suggest bringing a toddler here, simply because it is dark, and has a bit of a more formal feel. My toddler has come wake me up before, but it is definitely not the right environment for me to think about bringing her inside on a regular basis.

Oh My!!!! We have eaten at Jamil's for years, and I will have to say it has taken a turn like a plane crashing to the ground. The service was the only thing that was good. My brother and I ordered Ribeye steaks my wife and sister ordered Fillets. And my sister in-law ordered the steak and shrimp. One bite in and we all thought something was wrong. The taste was horrible. I thought maybe it was just the smoke from the grille. My wife returned hers for some ribs but couldn't eat but one of them. We all had severe stomach pains and were all somewhat nauseated. It felt like we were all being stabbed in the guts. We paid the bill which was quite high, not complaining about the price, but about the quality. Just horrible and the charged us full price. I am so sorry to have to add this bad review to one of the states most iconic Restaurants we have known.

So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye...Anniversary dinner. Wanted it to be a good steak dinner. Should have taken reviews more seriously. Shoulda gone to a steak house rated higher than 215 out of 905. Arrived at 6:00 on a Saturday. 5 long minutes before anyone acknowledged us. Shown to a table in a fairly crowded restaurant and initial drink orders taken. Relish tray delivered which contained a couple of onions, mini carrot sticks, pita bread, a few sliced radishes and a bowl of tasteless hummus. along with tabouli (bleh). I initiallly ordered a vodka martini, dirty, up ($10). It was excellent. My wife had a Hennessey mule (hated it). We each ordered the small filet ($30.95) and a $32 carafe of Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon (good). The plate of hors d'oeurves arrived (cabbage rolls (excellent), ribs (excellent) and bologna (okay). She ordered her steak medium rare. I ordered medium. The waiter who had been there since 1999 brought the steaks out with no identification on either one. Both were medium rare. Both had a great deal of fat to be cut through and kind of chewy. The baked potato came with a little tub of butter and nothing else (sour cream, chives). No bread of any kind. My water glass went empty the first time for over 7 minutes and the second time I never got it refilled. Does a waiter with 21 years of experience in the same "fine dining" establishment need encouragement to check on his customers in a timely fashion? How about the window shades? They were all closed so that it was a relatively dark setting and a nice mood. However that mood was somewhat marred by actually looking at the closed shades and seeing how much dust was caked on them. You would think that a restaurant which doesn't open until 5pm would provide ample opportunity for someone to occasionally dust the blinds. With all the history behind this establishment, as displayed on the entry walls, there should be more pride in presentation and quality of experience. This restaurant is on a sad slide to obscurity and a likely footnote to the next edition of "Lost Restaurants of Tulsa". It's lost in plain sight and that's a real pity. The meal receipt even has the audacity to give tip suggestions, including a 30% tip based upon the total tab including tax. I left a $25 tip on the total $124.84 tab. I've been known to tip 60-80% during COVID times, but not here. No masks, no social distancing, chewy steaks, tasteless hummus, no water refills = you get what you get and I've learned my lesson. The old Jamil's is no longer. At least I got to experience the real Jamil's in the old location where you walked in the back door and could look forward to a once in a lifetime experience in a Tulsa icon. I know you never know what you've got till it's gone. Sadly, the real Jamil's is apparently gone. RIP.

Is this place still open? They don't answer their phone nor is there voice mail. Very disappointing.

Great steaks. If you want a special night out in Tulsa this is a really good steak place. They start off with a terrific setup: tabouli, humus, vegetables, ribs, & fried bologna! Steaks were tender and cooked perfectly. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is the decor is a bit dated. Guess that makes this a good old fashioned steak house.

One of my favorite places to eat in Tulsa. This is a quirky place with an old school feel, dark wood interior, lots of vintage and celebrity photos on the walls, and very old, but friendly waiters. Someone described it as some place out of a David Lynch movie. The steaks are delicious but make sure to come hungry and pace yourself because you get a basket of vegetables, hummus, pita bread, tabouleh, cabbage rolls, smoked bologna ribs and salad BEFORE your steak and potatoe arrive. This is all included in the very reasonable prices (usually under $35). The steaks are by far the best of everything though, so make sure not to fill up on the appetizers. I see the bad reviews mostly complaining about the service. I've been here several times and each time we were seated promptly and our food came out in good time. Last night we went and we had the nicest waiter named Steve. The service is casual and friendly and we never felt like we had to wait long for anything. I'm not sure what happened in the past when other customers had bad service, but I can only report on my experiences.

The best steaks we have ever had. Been going to Jamils for 40 years. I had the filet medium rare. We had also ordered strip well done. Both were perfect. Very tinder for both cuts. Cabbage rolls were superb.

the best steak ive had in a long time would absolutely recommend to anyone who's celebrating with family and friends

This is the second time they have shorted us the cabbage rolls The rolls are awesome and we're the main reason for our order I gave them a 2 rating because of their lack of attention on the orders. If you get carry out make them check your order and don't let them say " oh they are in there"

Food was great service was awful. 3 tables sat and left before we even received ours.

Limp, lackluster cabbage rolls and some raw carrots and onions with tabuli to start. Smoked Prime Rib was grilled with a foil-wrapped (steamed) baked potato. $29.95 Beware if you want wine with dinner. We were in for dinner early on New Year's Eve. When we asked about wine, nowhere on the menu, we were told "just house wine - red or white". We had a glass of red, each. Served ice cold. Walking by the kitchen on the way out, noticed boxes of bagged Franzia wine. On our check? $9 per glass. Each glass was almost the cost of the entire box. Can't imagine what the allure is of this place.

If you like Jamil's in OKC definitely don't go to the one in Tulsa. The hummus tasted rotten. They made a Bloody Mary with fruit juice. The shrimp cocktail wasn't cooked. The tabouli wasn't horrible, but it wasn't near as good as OKC. The cabbage roll didn't have any sauce like OKC. The rest of the food was okay. The steak was cooked perfect though. To boot the service was not great. They had one server and a hostess on a Friday night. Had to ask for ketchup three times and he brought a basically empty bottle. We were so excited since we were in town for the weekend and sorely disappointed. Wish we went somewhere else. Especially for the price. I'm more than happy to pay that in OKC. So sad I have to write this. If you actually want amazing food and service go to OKC!

Been going here since I could walk. Same service awesome food. Make sure your ready to eat cause you will leave in a food coma.

I have always heard about how Jamil's is the best steak in town and I finally got to try it last night! My parents have been going there "as long as they can remember" and they say it's always been incredible. The menu is limited in the sense that it is what it is and nothing more. If you don't like meat, this will probably not be the place for you. However, if you like different cuts of steak, chicken, ribs, or seafood prepare to be impressed. I ordered a sweet tea and a small filet, but the meal has so many courses that I didn't stop eating the whole time I was there. The first thing they bring you is a veggie mix (carrots, celery, horseradish, and more) along with some pita bread, hummus, and tabouli. I had never tried tabouli but it was very refreshing. Next came the cabbage rolls, full of ground beef and tomatoes. I don't like cabbage or tomatoes but these are SOOOO good. The final appetizer course was the BBQ sampler (ribs and bologna) along with some salad. NOTE that this is all included in the price of your meal. Then, drum roll.... the steak. I got my small filet medium rare and it. Was. Incredible. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. It also comes with a baked potato. This was definitely the best value high quality steak in Tulsa. It is very comparable to my steak from Ruth's Chris which was also incredible but $45. This whole meal, with all the courses, was $22.95, and it was worth every single penny. The only drawback about this place, if you could call it that, is the service. They seem to have a very relaxed attitude - they weren't in any kind of rush with the meal. The servers were attentive but it just is more relaxed than your typical dining experience. I am not complaining about the service at all, just expect it to be a longer meal and enjoy your company! This is now my favorite steakhouse in Tulsa and I can't WAIT to go back!

This place really really sucked. Being a visitor from California, I really Idon't know where all the local positive feedback comes from. I'll start with the good: The food- The steak was actually pretty good and the appetizers they brought out were alright. The cabbage wrap was bomb, but I didn't get the whole Bologna and ribs for appetizers. They were overall mediocre and they brought out veggies that were still dirty. Lovely. A Atmosphere- Hey, the place had a decent looking dining room and somewhat interesting decor around. Never understood why some places have to post a million pictures of their owners on the wall, but whatever. They had a back wall that had posters of military aircraft which was pretty cool. But then... Service***: this one is the friggin deal breaker for me. It. Sucked. After waiting ~20 minutes, some random blonde woman came out and said, "yeah we're all out of steaks. What do you want to order??" We were in the foyer waiting to to be seated for Pete's sake! The food took FOREEEEEVER to bring out -and when you think the food FINALLY comes, our waiter came out and said, "yeah so we're out of the shrimp dinner, would you like something else?" I made the dumb mistake of paying $40 for pretty decent, but pretty so-so steak. By the time we finished, the place was pretty much empty from serving people getting there AFTER us. Very poor impression and very disappointing.

This place is great! It feels unique, much like a Tulsa staple! When you go here, hopefully you'll have Carol as your waitress. She's as sweet as she can be, and she sure runs around quick to take good care of you. She'll give you honest opinions, and she'll make sure you're satisfied with every thing that comes to your table. Highly recommend Jamil's!

I drove by this place and saw "Thick steaks over Hickory " and had to stop. They are thick and tasty The pre meal appetizers that come with the steak are a meal by themselves.

This place just screams family. Our waiter "bull" was amazing and is probably well into his 70's. His bartender cousin checked on us twice during our meal to make sure the drinks he made were good. .The steaks were fantastic as were all the sides. I wasn't a fan of the cabbage roll but that was the only thing I could say something bad about. If you have had a bad experience here give it another shot!

Jamil's, since the early 50'. A Tulsa Tradition. Great hand cut thick juicy steaks, cooked to order.

By far the best Filet I've had this year. I don't leave a lot of reviews on restaurants, however Jamils really deserves the 5 stars! I ordered Medium Rare and they actually knew how to cook it ! It was absolutely perfect! The shrimp cocktail was also done to perfection! Server was attentive and quick as well. Will definitely be going back.

I'm just visiting the area and was craving a steak. My hotels restaurant closed early and so I found this place on yelp.... I was beyond surprised when I opened up my to go box! The steak is huge and amazingly tasty!! The best steak I have had to date!

I always love coming to Jamil's when visiting Tulsa. It's not a quick meal, but an experience in food and some of the best restaurant staff I've ever met. I've only made it to dessert once. The ribeye is to die for.

Went there last night for Wife's Birthday Day. She & Her Mother ordered filets, they were good. I ordered KC, came out looking like T bone. Was told it was some other cut! Knife was NOT sharp enough to cut it. (Didn't have a hack saw in car). Showed server, he apologized. Had him take it back. Didn't want to spend $40.00 on something the dog couldn't eat. Had not been there for several years, know now why we had not been there. Oh, the manager DID NOT come by and say anything, he just walked on by. Knocked the price of KC off after charging tax on it. Still cost about 10%!!!!

Best steakhouse in Tulsa, hands down. The steak was amazing, all the other fixings amazing, and the service was amazing!!!!

Jamil's is always good. I have been here a few times and have never been disappointed. Firstly, it is easily one of the best steaks i have had in Tulsa. And with every entree comes free Lebanese appetizers, including hummus and vegetables, tabouli, pork ribs and smoked bologna. SO if you aren't careful you will fill up before the entrée even comes! But the KC Strip Steak is the best steak in Tulsa in my opinion. The service here is always great and I really appreciate that they hire older than your average servers. They do a great job and have a great old fashioned commitment to service. I will be back again real soon!

The steak was amazing as well as the lobster!!!! The service was also amazing!!! I'm definitely coming back here again!

Great food! Great service! Old school experience! Jamil's is a unique experience. The Steaks are fantastic!

Jamil's is a great place to eat! Although it is outdated, but has plenty of character. When you go make sure you come ready to eat, because your food comes with hors d'ouvres which includes ribs, smoked bologna, each person gets a side of tabouli, and one cabbage roll, then hummus, pita, and vegetables for the table. I ordered ribs for my main course not realizing that we already get some before, it came with a baked potato that was delicious! Overall this experience was very good.

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. The absolute worst service I've ever experienced. It took an HOUR AND A HALF to get our food, and it wasn't even good when it finally arrived. Dry chicken, flavorless steaks, soggy salads. Absolutely effing horrible. I wish I could get those two hours we wasted in that place back. I will never step foot in this "restaurant" again.

The thing that sets Jamil's apart is their steak sauce. It goes of course well on their streaks but also the bake potatoes. The hummus is also very good. For me I find the tabouli doesn't have the best ratio of the wheat bulgur to parsley but still has a good flavor. We have been going for years and will continue to go for years to come.