Legend's Restaurant

A Timeless Gem for Date Nights Legend's Restaurant in Norman remains a quiet, charming spot perfect for a romantic evening. While the decor shows signs of its 52-year history, this only adds to its warm, inviting atmosphere—a refreshing contrast to the sleek, modern designs many restaurants have adopted. The food was excellent, with the chocolate cake standing out as a true indulgence. With reasonable prices, a cozy ambiance, and a touch of nostalgia, Legend’s continues to be a delightful choice for a memorable night out.

Their lamb chops are simply out of this world! Having enjoyed lamb chops across several Mediterranean countries, I never thought anything could top those experiences—but Legends Restaurant has truly raised the bar. The lamb chops were perfectly cooked—tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor, with a beautiful sear that added the perfect touch of smokiness. The seasoning was spot-on, enhancing the natural richness of the meat without overpowering it. Every bite was a delight, and it’s clear that the chef is a master at their craft. My compliments to the chef Joe and Rebecca sparks! The ambiance of the restaurant is equally impressive—warm, elegant, and inviting, making it a perfect spot for both special occasions and casual outings. The service was attentive and friendly, adding to the overall wonderful experience. If you’re a fan of lamb chops, trust me—this is THE place to be. I can’t recommend Legends Restaurant highly enough. It’s a true culinary gem that deserves every bit of praise!

We held a celebration of life luncheon at Legend's Times Two this past weekend for our mother and couldn't have been more pleased. The private building was perfect for us. All the food was delicious, the service was very good, and Becky was a pleasure to work both during the event and while we planned it.

Legends in Norman is such a gem! The margaritas were perfectly mixed, the warm bread basket hit the table fresh and comforting, and the live piano music added such a classy, relaxing vibe to the evening. Everything felt thoughtful—from the service to the ambiance. I can’t wait to dine here again. It’s the kind of spot that makes you want to linger a little longer.

Our reservation was at 5pm on a Wednesday and my husband and I were the only two diners in the restaurant until 6! It was very nice and quiet for us. Our server Kasey was so sweet and helpful. This was our first time ever going so we had a few questions and she helped us through it all. The building is really cute and reminds me of restaurants in Europe with the exposed brick and eclectic decor. I got their special drink, the blushing botanist and it was so good!!!! We also got the honey brussel sprouts and man, I just could not stop eating them. The house dressing is totally worth it! It was perfect on the garden salad (thank you for the suggestion Kasey!). I ordered the roasted duck and my husband ordered the lamb chops. Both dishes were amazing! I've been looking for a good restaurant that serves a good roast duck and I have finally found it! My husband loved the lamb and his mashed potatoes. Then for dessert I got the creme brulee and he got the rum Bundt cake. Both so delicious!! This was our first time coming here but it will NOT be our last time. The food and service are top notch and the price tag is affordable for what you get meaning we can go more often than once a year. I'm already trying to plan our next visit!

I recently visited Legend's Restaurant, and it was nothing short of magical. The live piano performance created an enchanting atmosphere, with the pianist masterfully transitioning from soothing classics to lively jazz pieces. It added a touch of elegance that elevated the entire dining experience. As for the food, it was equally impressive. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, bursting with flavor, and beautifully presented. The menu offered a variety of options catering to diverse tastes, and the attention to detail in both taste and presentation was evident. The service was impeccable, with attentive staff ensuring that every need was met promptly and courteously. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or looking for a memorable night out, perfect blend of ambiance, music, and culinary excellence. Highly recommended!

This was my first time visiting Legends. The atmosphere was more intimate than I expected which was a happy surprise! Toni was our server and she was phenomenal! She was personable and attentive; a combo that made for excellent table service! I will be back very soon!

Their service was excellent. Great wine selection. Lots of by the glass option as well. The steaks were well prepared. Make sure you save room for dessert.

It was our first time here at this historic restaurant in Norman and it didn't disappoint us at all. Creed our server was great and the food was amazing. We made reservations again for Friday night to hear the piano

My first visit to Legend's on Christmas Eve with a party of 9 left a lasting impression. The anticipation was met with a smoothly coordinated seating arrangement - our table ready ahead of time in the midst of the holiday rush. The restaurant, adorned with elegant Christmas decor, exuded a festive atmosphere, complemented by soft, calming background music. Our waitress proved to be a standout, demonstrating attentiveness and patience throughout our meal. However, our table's location in a corner near what seemed like an exit door presented challenges. It felt a bit cramped, lacking the space to maneuver comfortably, and the draft from the door left some of us chilled. As a seafood enthusiast, I opted for the fried calamari, Maryland-style crab cakes, and the maple-glazed salmon fillet, along with a Moscow Mule. While the food and drinks were good, they didn't quite reach the pinnacle of the best I've ever had. As someone accustomed to east coast seafood, I admit to a bit of bias, but Legend's offerings still held their own. The overall experience at Legend's was enjoyable, despite the minor inconveniences. The warmth of the holiday setting and the good food make it a place worth returning to. It might not be the absolute best, but Legend's offers a pleasant dining experience that I appreciate and would recommend.

We are in town for a special event. Found this restaurant thru yelp reviews. Overall, it was a good experience. Service was good. Everyone in our party enjoyed the warm rolls, their meal., especially dessert. Live piano entertainment and birthday celebrations were abundant. I did notice that the utensils were old and scratched. Time to replace them so they correctly complement the linens. Sometimes it's the little things that make a difference.

The food was really good and service was amazing. We went for a nice date night and it was nice. Will be back for sure.

The best restaurant experience in Norman thus far! We were greeted promptly and warmly before being seated immediately. Our server Cassandra redefined the word "customer service." She was warm, friendly, extremely knowledgeable about the menu and treated us like we were the most important people in the restaurant. We will definitely return and will only be seated in her section! The food was served exactly as ordered and was prepared with passion and expertise. If I could give our experience 10 stars I certainly would! We will definitely be returning as often we can.

A staple in Norman, OK! It's OU parents weekend and my daughter's only request was to eat at Legend's and it was as good as it always is! Super busy so always make a reservation . We had fettuccine, filets, horseradish crusted Salmon and they were all simply fabulous! It is loud in the restaurant but it's a quaint ambiance you have to know to appreciate!

This is an old-fashioned swanky vibe and the food is delicious. Our waitress was super sweet and comped a dessert for our son's birthday. Great place for a nice evening out.

We are visiting from Virginia and used yelp recommendations. The Legend restaurant did not disappoint. The food was excellent and our server Izzy was outstanding. Pleasant and professional. Highly satisfied.

Food and service is always good. Quaint old established restaurant in Norman OK. The desserts are incredible!!

We've only been here one time, and the service was good and the food is excellent. I had the certified Angus petite fillet. it comes with salad side and potato for the one price of $40. Quite a bargain compared to some of the à la cart steakhouses. My husband felt the same way. He just had a different steak, a larger one. We will definitely go there again! We shared lemon cake for dessert. Although it was good, it wasn't as good as the steaks.

Eva, along with Joe and Rebecca, has got a bit of magic happening at one of Norman's longest running premier dining establishments. My personal favorite is the Denver Steak but nothing really beats their dessert offering. Just walking by them, as you enter into a tastefully and beautifully decorated (a family member's exquisite paintings) main dining room, entices the taste buds that they're in for an incredibly delicious meal. The servers know what they're doing. Professional, precise and punctual. Legend's rocks!

Last minute choice to visit this area favorite. The ambiance was very relaxing from the minute we walked in. The wait staff had subtle touches of Valentines on their uniforms which was nice. We were seated right away and greeted by our server, Taylor. She was professional, yet personable and seemed to know the menu well, as we had many questions. We were not sure what to get but settled on their Valentines Sweetheart special. They were able to accommodate our special dietary requests without any hesitations. The food was served at a perfect rate....so much food!...and we enjoyed it all. Everything was cooked perfect and the flavor was delicious! We would highly recommend stopping by this area favorite if you are close. Very worth the drive if you are not. Thank you for a "sweetheart" Valentine's Day dinner Legend's and for your great service Taylor.

Next time your in Norman Oklahoma, try out Legends. It's a great dinner spot and the food is top quality and delicious. Highly recommended

We visited for my birthday dinner and WOW. I'm looking for any excuse to come back. The atmosphere was amazing, very intimate and romantic. We really enjoyed the piano player. The drinks were top notch. The food was to die for and the portions were absolutely perfect. The dessert was the cherry on top. We had the horseradish crusted salmon and the Denver blue steak special. For dessert we had the lemon cake and the chocolate peanut butter pie

Amazing service & amazing food! Ordered the 7oz Denver Steak, was tender and perfect.

Excellent service, food an ambiance (including live piano player). What more could you ask for in a restaurant?

This restaurant is a Norman classic. A throw back to an earlier time when service was why you went to a fine dining establishment! The recipient are tested and true to form. Desert is a must. I love the schnitzel

ALWAYS enjoy Legends and have for almost 40 years. Always a terrific experience. Had the fried Portabella mushrooms as an appetizer & chicken crêpes recently- and enjoyed the front window seat just south of the piano. Very reasonably priced and quintessential experience. I almost would eat there weekly. Great work Joe Sparks (and early on Wayne Copeland). Love the legacy.

The best restaurant in Norman. Always great food and wonderful service. This is the place for a wonderful dinner or lunch when in Norman.

This was our first time going to Legends and it was absolutely fantastic!! It's a date we both got steaks which was fabulous along with home fries and a baked potato. Toni our waitress was great, very nice and helpful. It's a little pricey but worth it. It's a nice small restaurant with nice decor and piano music on the weekends. We highly recommend it.

What an impressive place! The Caesar salad was exceptional... The Chilean Seabass was perfection, along with the mashed potatoes and vegetables that came with it! Finished with the chocolate amaretto layer cake and an espresso martini The piano music and the friendly waitstaff enhanced this extraordinary experience!!

My wife and I dined at Legends three nights in a row in September while visiting Norman for a reunion. In short the service was excellent and the food was delicious. They've done a terrific job hiring friendly, personable staff. Certainly look forward to going back when we return to Norman. The house made Lemon cake is a must.

This restaurant is one of my favorite places in Norman, OK. The ambience, specially during Christmas time, is gorgeous. The service is fabulous. The foods are good and delicious. If you go during weekend, they have a live piano music performance. The last we went (Saturday) we had fried parabola mushrooms and artichokes dip as appetizers. For dinner I had duck and my husband had Mediterranean chicken which we enjoyed a lot. You should try their Coca Cola cake as dessert. The only thing that could be better was if they had more options for cocktails.

Boring menu, they don't seem to be interested in being creative and come up with new exciting menu items.

Fantastic meal, you must have changed chief from 2 years ago. We were disappointed a while back on how bad the food had gotten and stopped going. Server was a 10! Place was packed on Saturday night @ 6:30pm. Keep up the good work.

I love this place! Great food, terrific wait staff with a pianist in a quaint atmosphere.

Food ok, service good, ambience great. The salmon tasted funny in my opinion, like it wasn't fresh.

Wonderful experience!! Our table was set & ready upon arrival. Service & food was amazing! Also loved the live piano. We will definitely be back!

My family had a great dinner here. Service was great. Our meals included the Salmon and the Tilapia with crab. Don't miss the desserts here. The lemon cake was the best in my opinion. My son loved the Coke chocolate cake.

We had Thanksgiving Dinner at Legends. This will be an annual tradition! The staff was incredible. Attentive, efficient and so pleasant. The food was delicious and so nicely plated. Dessert was next level! Highly recommend!

The garlic shrimp pasta was delish! Very rich with lots of large shrimp cooked perfectly. Portion was also huge and you get a salad and garlic bread with the meal! Great service as always and great price point for such a good meal! One of our favorites along with the duck and sea bass..

Thanksgiving meal was the best I've ever had at a restaurant. Service was warm and efficient, very accommodating! The Turkey and ham were of the highest quality and prepared perfectly. Sides were yum. Lemon Crème cake was delicious. Our bottle of Grayson ? Chardonnay went down like silk. Also, owner immediately dealt with screaming toddler. Thanks for that, it wasn't the night for that misery. We loved our holiday at Legends!

A tradition in Sooner Country since the 1960s. This place is a like a chameleon, that can serve as a great and sunny lunch spot on game days, but a more classic and romantic dimly lit dinner spot once the sun sets. It's nice enough in here to feel like someplace classic, but not overly stuffy. Especially with college students moonlighting as servers, who are friendly and officious but also endearingly inexperienced in certain elements. The salad bar is tasty and delightfully retro, though you might need to remind them to replenish certain elements. The Mac and Cheese entree is some of the best I've had in Oklahoma, and definitely deserves the "famous" descriptor that appears on the menu. This is one of the awesome old school places that displays their house-made desserts behind glass as you enter. They'll all tempt you, to be sure. But the Coca Cola cake served warm with vanilla ice cream definitely "takes the cake" (pun intended) as far as the desserts are concerned. You'll order one with multiple spoons to share, and swiftly realize you actually needed two or more portions, it's just that good.

Legends is an old , comfortable dining experience in the University area. They do excellent holiday pre-fix dinners that are sold out often months in advance, and casual, upscale dining otherwise. What we found is an interesting and varied menu, and wonderful house made desserts ( always a plus in my book). Consistency is the only problem we encounter. On Valentine's Day I had an excellent duck breast with a wine and cherry reduction sauce. Just perfectly prepared. The following week met friends there for dinner and I ordered the duck again. Just lacked any flavor at all, and no sauce or such but certainly not what I'd anticipated. Most of the time it's good enough, I can't even make it to dessert. This time , I just took home the rest and got their cherry cobbler. It was just like dessert my grandma would make. It's a nice location and they often have live piano music. Overall, it's an asset to Norman's finer dining.

We went to Legend's tonight for the first time. We had a wonderful time and the food was amazing! We had the following items: Onion Soup Gratinee, Caesar Salad, Blue Cheese Wedge Salad, Oklahoma Catfish, Pork Schnitzel, Chicken Crepes, Lemon Cake, Creme Brûlée, and German Chocolate Bread Pudding. Everything was amazing!! Lacie and Robby were wonderful and the piano music added so much to our evening. We had always thought this was a place for special occasions but eating at Legend's and experiencing the wonderful hospitality makes any day a special occasion!

Forgot my food. Waitress did not acknowledge after I told a different waitress I was still waiting after my family received there dinner. 10 mins later she came by and apologized it was their mistake. It would have been avoided if she would have followed the delivery of our food and been more attentive. Instead she was either talking to the other patrons or was no where to be seen. The cook did a great job on the food, poor service.

In a dining landscape dominated by Saltgrass; Red Lobster & BJ's - it's great to visit an old school and traditional local restaurant. Legend's has everything from the surly bartender, to the over-eager college student server, to the house mom overseeing the entire operation. Mix-in a musician playing Johnny Cash & Allman Brothers hits on a piano in the middle of the place - and you are set for a unique dining experience. Food - Try the artichoke dip - it's really good FYI - say hi to Gregg Kennedy, the piano player. Although we stumped him on most of our song requests - he kills Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash! Really interesting guy with a story or two about life on the road chasing gigs.

The service was excellent. Really southern hospitality!! The waiter was very attentive, from start to finish. When I first entered the restaurant, I saw the delicious desserts front and center. Very small, lovely restaurant. We asked the waiter about her the food choices, she gave great advice, from the good to the wine selection. The food was very good, and the price is was great! I say if you ever visit Oklahoma go here first!

Came here on a spur of the moment type of situation late at night (I believe it was like 10:15 or so) and was dressed very casual (maybe a bit under dressed to be honest) but at the end of the day, if you have the money to pay the tab, that is all most people care about lol. We entered and saw a small group leaving which were all 50 somethings and seemed happy with their experience. We were greeted after a couple min by our server and asked if it was dine in (I was a bit confused by the Q. because I was not aware they had take out lol) we said yes, with a bit of a puzzled look and the server sat us right away. There were maybe 4 other tables full which shocked me to be honest because of the time and it feels like any place aside IHOP is closed at 10pm in Norman (aside possibly something with a bar as its main reason patrons are even in the establishment). On to the food: My bf ordered the wedge salad and I opted for the salad bar (mistake by me, it wasn't what I was anticipating. I felt it lacked a lot for being "famous" and a focal point for this restaurant) and a steak and I had the stuffed chicken, which for me was way too sweet and I was unable to really enjoy it. It was good, but just not what I had in mind. My bf really loved his steak though. I had a taste and it was one of the BEST steaks I have ever had. And I have had some tasty steaks. So kudos for that alone Legends! We ended our meal with their famous chocolate cake which our server butchered to death (it was half in tact and the rest was a chocolate mess piled high on the plate) but my bf is far less picky than I am and decided it did not mean a thing and proceeded to fully enjoy it. I tried it and it was quite good. The cream was the best part for me. Service was okay. Nothing to write home about but maybe next time that will change. We shall see. Overall a good experience here and I plan to return and try some of their other menu items and maybe dress up a tad more, but as stated, it was really a spur of the moment choice. 3 stars with room for a update and possibly upgrade to my rating.

Worst place I've ever gotten food in Oklahoma. Chicken was like rubber. Bread was hard. Tiniest slice of cake ever. Mashed potatoes were good and that was it.

We celebrated our anniversary here. The atmosphere was wonder, the service excellent, and the good was outstanding. We had artichoke spinach dip, petit filets, salad bar, yummy bread, and coca cola cake for dessert. All wonderful! Free internet too.

The atmosphere was really lovely inside, quaint and welcoming. The food was fantastic and well priced for the great quality! Our served Rye was amazing as well, made sure we were taken care of all night, he was so kind, and very attentive. Absolutely will be coming back!

I love this restaurant! The staff is very personable & attentive. The restaurant is nicely decorated, creating a warm & cozy ambience. The lunch menu has an excellent variety of salads & sandwiches. I had the Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich which was delicious! I plan on returning here for a meal when I am back in Norman.

I love this place, but yesterday was a 3. :| Context: Lindsey Street in Norman as of the date of this review is a complete disaster zone. Not even kidding, I-35 thorough Moore was never this bad after the 2013 tornado. So Legend's is probably in a weird space lately. Lunch on a Friday. Got there right around 1130, so early side of lunch. Not one customer in the joint, but plenty of servers. We get a great table. If you don't know, Legend's has this epic 1988, but still really solid and cool, dining room. It's a special place in my opinion. They change the art, perhaps they move the plants around, but it stays true to its spirit. Intimate. Which is great. (More restaurants need plants these days.) Service: we had a wonderful young lady serving us for our meal (a fifth anniversary meal). We also had a trainee with her. No big deal there, but it really took us out of the mood to hear all the teaching. Service overall, while not highly sophisticated, was highly attentive. 4/5 there. Drinks: as it was a special event, we had big kid bevs at lunch. The Missus had the house glass of pinot grigio. I think it was a Coppola, and she enjoyed it a lot. Thumbs up. There was not a local ale or IPA worth a damn on the list (do better, guys, call me if you need suggestions), so I ordered the Okie-brewed Prairie Bomb! Wonderful choice on the menu, but they have no clue what to do with it. I was brought a shaker pint glass (sigh) which had been frozen (triple sigh) for this nice beer. They had no idea what temperature this beer needed. For a restaurant going for high-end, they should know. They didnt. The bar menu needs work. Food: I ordered the chicken medallions, but at $17 for the lunch plate (CHI or NY prices), I didn;t want the $2 add-on for lemon caper sauce. Seemed excessive. The Missus ordered the glazed chicken for, IIRC, a buck or two cheaper (?). What we got: the exact same pan friend chicken breast-meat-patties, but mine were dry and hers were sauced. Quality of the chicken and the cook? Exemplary. But that's part of the problem. They were non-greasy (usually amazing) but then not a thing on the outside of mine. Literally just squeezed lemon onto my $17 chicken. Sides were veggie of the day (a highlight: green beans that were very well prepared) and the saddest damn white rice you've ever seen. White. Flavorless. Hard to scoop into your utensil. Boring. If Nietzsche was a rice guy, these would be his. Or perhaps not, because only the strongest rice would be the rice that deserved to live? I digress. Legend's is legendary for their desserts. I've had them before, and they are straight money. But a thought for you: we were the first ones in the joint that morning, and several desserts were already cut through and half gone. They were not fresh made that day necessarily. Now, let's be fair: what restaurant makes every desserts fresh every single day? None. Youre going to get a better dessert here than pretty much anywhere in Norman, and maybe OKC. But it bears noting that it might not be "that day" fresh. I love Legend's. I love the concept. But I have to say, it's time for the most mild of updates. Get a real bar program. Benevenuti's and Scratch completely annihilate this bar program, and it doesnt have to be that way. Focus on real service over college kids, or at least train those kiddos. Love you Legend's, I want you to be grand.

This place has really dropped off! Shrimp Cocktail 1/3 of the size. Served without base plate. Wedge salads serviced with core of lettuce used on both salads. Bacon on salads was old and hard! Sea Scallops $23 for three Scallops used to be 4 or 5 for this price! Lamb chops $32 for 3 very small Chops, maybe 3 ounces of meat! What a joke! Ice tea was watered down! Service was a 2! Had to ask for everything! When you pay $95 for two people without cocktails you expect 5 star! This place is cutting in all areas. The two deserts we had for $7 a piece were a joke. They we so small and pitiful and over microwaved, almost sent it back. I think they have a child Managing this place now and she is not watching what is coming out of the kitchen! We are guests here once a month and if we don't receive a comp meal from the manager, the way it used to be, we won't be back! There is a new Ranch Steak house being built on 24th ST near Crest Market. If Legend's does not wake up they will be out of business! I thought it was strange to see only 4 tables being full at 7:30pm on a Saturday night! Now I know why! Very sad that greed has set in this place and they will Pay the price in the end! I will drive 45 min to go to Mahogany's at Quail Springs and get a real FINE DINNING EXPERIENCE before I go through this again at Legends, not fine dinning/ only high costs restaurant! Jay!

Years ago, my sister, mother, and I had brunch at Legends and we were underwhelmed. A month ago, we tried again with brunch and we were all BLOWN away! The food, ambiance, and service were all fantastic. A few weeks later, my fiancé and I returned with his family for dinner and had an equally fantastic experience! Our server both times was Gioni? Not sure on spelling but he was attentive and informative without behind over the top. He explained the specials in great detail, and on the brunch experience we had to order the broccoli and beer cheese soup after he recommended it, and it was amazing. The salad bar has fantastic and unique options ( pickled onions, cous cous, alfalfa sprouts-YUM!) and their house dressing was good, creamy with a bit of tang to it. The lobster Benedict was DELICIOUS, and the grits served with it were so so so good. I almost asked to substitute breakfast potatoes as I've never been a fan of grits, but I am SO glad I didn't because these were insanely good! For dinner, the scallop dish on their seasonal menu was one of the best I've ever had and I'm picky about scallops. These were perfectly cooked, not overdone but buttery and flavorful. The brunch mimosas are amazing, but the star of it all was the chocolate cake with some kind of creamy vanilla deliciousness inside. We will definitely be back and request Gioni again!!

Tiny parking lot, this place has a pretty 80s/Irish feel to it, some of the decoration is updated but for the most part it brings you back in time a little. In another friends opinion, at least it's very consistent. They don't have the biggest most extravagant menu and it's not super unique, but they offer a lot of common foods people generally like and they do it pretty well. Their salad bar is a bit boring but still good for what it is. The dessert selection is pretty good though, I'll need to ask if they're made fresh daily or not. I ordered the legends burger, it was very good. Just your typical burger though. I feel cheated on the fries. I had 6 fries, granted each one took 4 bites but I still had to ration it to my burger size. Meat was cooked great though. Also remember to ask for a basket of rolls, they're complimentary but they don't just hand them out. Overall good experience, staff was very friendly.

I've eaten here for over thirty years now, I think. LOOOOOOOVE the chicken crepes here at Legends, and also the wine list. Never had a bad meal at Legends. Always satisfies.

One of the best brunch spots in Norman if you ask me. They always have a different quiche and omelette of the day which keeps things interesting. The menu has breakfast, brunch, and lunch options so it keeps everyone happy. The salad bar is my favorite part. It's always fresh and lots of options. The potato salad and tabouli are my favs. Great bloody mary's and cheap mimosa's... what else do you need? For dinner the atmosphere is perfect for a special occasion. They do Valentine's and Thanksgiving special menus. Don't forget to make a reservation!

I was not into the food and my husband and mother-in-law had to send theirs back because their steak was over cooked. The second try was undercooked...raw! The server was really awkward about the whole thing and made us feel a lil uncomfortable. It was a disappointing experience.