Best of OKC 2020: Food & Drink
Best local craft brewer
COOP Ale Works
4745 Council Heights Road
Angry Scotsman Brewing, 704 W Reno Ave.
Bricktown Brewery, several metro locations
Stonecloud Brewing Co., 1012 NW First St., Suite 101
Vanessa House Beer Co., 118 NW Eighth St.
Best local tap room
Prairie Artisan Ales
3 NE 8th St.
Angry Scotsman Brewing, 704 W Reno Ave.
Elk Valley Brewing Co., 1210 N Hudson Ave.
Stonecloud Brewing Co., 1012 NW First St., Suite 101
Vanessa House Beer Co., 118 NW Eighth St.
Best breakfast
Cafe Kacao Latin Cuisine
3325 N. Classen Blvd.
Hatch Early Mood Food, two metro locations
Jimmy’s Egg, several metro locations
Neighborhood J.A.M., two metro locations
Sunnyside Diner, several metro locations
Best brunch
Cheever’s Cafe
2409 N. Hudson Ave
Hatch Early Mood Food, two metro locations
Hefner Grill, 9301 Lake Hefner Parkway
Neighborhood J.A.M., two metro locations
The Jones Assembly, 901 W. Sheridan Ave.
Best late-night eats
Empire Slice House
1804 NW 16th St.
Beverly’s Pancake House, 3315 Northwest Expressway
Flip’s Wine Bar & Trattoria, 5801 N. Western Ave.
Guyutes, 730 NW 23rd St.
The Jones Assembly, 901 W. Sheridan Ave.
Best burger
The Garage Burgers & Beer
several metro locations
Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler Express, several metro locations
Patty Wagon Burgers, 3600 N. May Ave.
S&B’s Burger Joint, several metro locations
Tucker’s Onion Burgers, several metro locations
Best taco
Big Truck Tacos
530 NW 23rd St.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, several metro locations
Hacienda Tacos, 12086 N. May Ave.
Mexican Radio, 1734 NW 16th St.
Oso on Paseo, 603 NW 28th St.
Best sandwich shop
The Mule
1630 N. Blackwelder Ave.
City Bites, several metro locations
Lee’s Sandwiches, 3300 N. Classen Blvd.
N D Foods, 2632 W. Britton Rd.
Someplace Else A Deli & Bakery, 2310 N. Western Ave.
Best barbecue
Swadley’s Bar-B-Q
several metro locations
Clark Crew BBQ, 3510 Northwest Expressway
Cornish Smokehouse, 801 SW 119th St.
Earl’s Rib Palace, several metro locations
Iron Star Urban Barbeque, 3700 N. Shartel Ave.
Best pizza place
Hideaway Pizza
several metro locations
Empire Slice House, 1804 NW 16th St.
Pizzeria Gusto, 2415 N. Walker Ave.
Sauced on Paseo, 2912 Paseo St.
The Hall’s Pizza Kitchen, 1004 N. Hudson Ave., Suite 106
Best steakhouse
Cattlemen’s Steakhouse
1309 S. Agnew Ave.
Boulevard Steakhouse, 505 S. Blvd, Edmond
Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, two metro locations
Ranch Steakhouse, 3000 W. Britton Road
Red PrimeSteak, 504 N. Broadway Ave.
Best sushi
Sushi Neko
4318 N. Western Ave.
GoGo Sushi Express and Grill, 432 NW 10 St.
The Sushi Bar, several metro locations
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant, 7516 N. Western Ave.
Tsubaki Sushi & Hibachi, 5900 W. Memorial Rd., Suite E
Best restaurant with vegan or vegetarian menu options
Picasso Café
3009 Paseo St.
Shaun Fiaccone’s Humankind Hospitality group is on quite a roll. In addition to opening the brand new Frida (see Best New Restaurant) and the popular OSO on Paseo, Picasso continues its long tradition of combining delicious food with a truly unique and warm setting. In addition to a weekend brunch that continues to draw crowds, Picasso offers many excellent vegan and vegetarian options as well as innovative takes on more traditional menu items.
Said Fiaccone: “I’ve been fortunate to have found such great partners over the years. We’ve continued to grow with and towards one another – which facilitates growth in our individual roles. And it’s gratifying to watch everyone succeed like that. Kim directing our beverage program, Chef Ryan always innovating and Kindt as the shaman of our culture. You can feel it when you’re in the restaurant which is probably why we all like being there so much.”
The space has been refreshed without losing any of the charm, as has The Other Room, the connected neighborhood bar where you can also order from the full menu. Amid the hundreds of additions and rapidly escalating local dining scene, Picasso Cafe remains a shining star.
Coolgreens, several metro locations
Plant, 1120 N. Walker Ave.
The Loaded Bowl, 1211 SW Second St.
The Red Cup, 3122 N. Classen Blvd.
Best seafood
Off the Hook Seafood & More
two metro locations
FRIDA southwest, 500 Paseo St.
Hefner Grill, 301 Lake Hefner Parkway
Pearl’s Restaurant Group, several metro locations
The Drake Seafood & Oysterette, 519 NW 23rd St., Suite 111
Best dessert restaurant, shop or bakery
Pie Junkie
1711 NW 16th St.
Ingrid’s Kitchen, two metro locations
La Baguette Bakery, 7408 N. May Ave.
OKC Sweets, 7306 N. Western Ave.
Raspberries n’ Creme, 7606 N. May Ave.
Best Mexican restaurant
Ted’s Café Escondido
several metro locations
Chelino’s Mexican Restaurant, several metro locations
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, several metro locations
Poblano Grill, 13593 N. May Ave.
San Marcos Mexican Restaurant, several metro locations
Best Latin restaurant
Café do Brasil
440 NW 11th St., Suite 100
1492 New World Latin Cuisine, 1207 N. Walker Ave.
Cafe Antigua, 1903 N. Classen Blvd.
Cafe Kacao Latin Cuisine, 3325 N. Classen Blvd.
La Brasa, 1310 NW 25th St.
Best Italian restaurant
Gabriella’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria
1226 NE 63rd St.
Bellini’s Ristorante & Grill, 801 N. Western Ave.
Flip’s Wine Bar & Trattoria, 5801 N. Western Ave.
Stella Modern Italian Cuisine, 1201 N. Walker Ave.
Vito’s Ristorante, 7628 N. May Ave.
Best Western European restaurant
La Baguette Bistro
7408 N. May Ave.
Fassler Hall, 421 NW 10th St.
Ingrid’s Kitchen, two metro locations
Royal Bavaria, 3401 S. Sooner Road, Moore
Sean Cummings’ Irish Restaurant, 7628 N. May Ave.
Best Mediterranean restaurant
Zorba’s Mediterranean Cuisine
6014 N. May Ave.
Basil Mediterranean Café, 211 NW 23rd St.
Cous Cous Café, 6165 N. May Ave.
Mediterranean Imports & Deli, 5620 N. May Ave.
Nunu’s Mediterranean Cafe & Market, 3131 W. Memorial Road
Best Indian restaurant
Sheesh Mahal
4621 N. May Ave.
Gopuram Taste of India, 412 S. Meridian Ave.
Mt. Everest Cuisines, 1169 E. 2nd St., Edmond
Taj Cuisine of India, 1500 NW 23rd St.
Tikka Craze, two metro locations
Best eastern Asian restaurant
Gorō Ramen + Izakaya
3000 Paseo St.
Grand House Asian Bistro, 7516 N. Western Ave.
Sala Thai, 1614 NW 23rd St.
Tana Thai Bistro, 10700 N. May Ave.
Thai House Restaurant, 500 NW 23rd St.
Best new restaurant
FRIDA southwest
500 Paseo St.
The first of many new additions to the resurgent Paseo Arts District, the gorgeous and bold Frida Southwest has been an instant hit. The striking stand-alone building at the gateway of the district features huge windows and modern design which blends with its unique surroundings. The inventive Southwestern cuisine by Chef Ryan Parrott is the perfect complement to the beautiful outdoor patio, a large oval bar with overhead doors, and a cozy adjoining but separate watering hole (The Daley). The large dining room also allows for safe distancing in these troubled times.
Cantaritos Mexican Grill, 1333 N. Santa Fe Ave
Clark Crew BBQ, 3510 Northwest Expressway
MOB Grill, 11 NE 6th St.
The Pig and the Butcher, 2925 W. Britton Rd.
Best fine dining restaurant
Mahogany Prime Steakhouse
two metro locations
Cheever’s Cafe, 2409 N. Hudson Ave.
FRIDA southwest, 500 Paseo St.
Ranch Steakhouse, 3000 W. Britton Road
Vast, 333 W. Sheridan Ave.
Best neighborhood bar
Edna’s
5137 Classen Circle
51st Street Speakeasy, 1114 NW 51st St.
BAR ARBOLADA, 637 W. Main St.
Lost Highway, 1613 N. May Ave.
The Other Room, 3009 Paseo St.
Best new bar
Social Capital
517 S. Hudson Ave.
When Scissortail Park opened last year, many assumed the derelict properties all around would take decades to develop. Enter Social Capital, taking what was an old and abandoned service station and creating a wildly ambitious and sprawling bar and restaurant with jaw-dropping views of the park and skyline.
The proprietors had cut their teeth with the popular Patriarch in Edmond and the new venture follows suit with 120 beers on tap, most local. They also feature a full wine and cocktail list, street tacos, salads, charcuterie, and house-made ice cream.
On a nice day, there is no better place in town than the dog-friendly rooftop deck where the long tables and vistas invite patrons to spend hours drinking, eating, socializing, and watching the activity in the park. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor space at ground level as well, making Social Capital a major destination and the perfect spot to impress visitors.
Palo Santo, 1203 SW 2nd St.
Parlor OKC, 11 NE 6th St.
The Daley, 500 NW 28th St.
The Study, 701 W. Sheridan Ave., Suite 100
Best patio dining
The Jones Assembly
901 W. Sheridan Ave.
FRIDA southwest, 500 Paseo St.
Hefner Grill, 301 Lake Hefner Parkway
Industry Gastro Lounge, 2800 NW 140th St.
Louie’s Grill & Bar, several metro locations
Best diner
Sunnyside Diner
several metro locations
Beverly’s Pancake House, 3315 Northwest Expressway
Hungry Frog Restaurant, 1101 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Jimmy’s Egg, several metro locations
The Diner, 213 E. Main St., Norman
Best restaurant
Redrock Canyon Grill
two metro locations
Cheever’s Café, 2409 N. Hudson Ave.
FRIDA southwest, 500 Paseo St.
Taj Cuisine of India, 1500 NW 23rd St.
The Jones Assembly, 901 W. Sheridan Ave.
Best chef
Kevin Lee
The Jones Assembly, 901 W. Sheridan Ave.
Benni Pappachan, Taj Cuisine of India, 500 NW 23rd St.
Bruce Rinehart, Rococo, two metro locations
Quinn Carroll, FRIDA southwest, 500 Paseo St.
Ryan Parrott, Picasso Café, 3009 Paseo St.
Best pre- or post- event spot
The Jones Assembly
901 W. Sheridan Ave.
HiLo Club, 1221 NW 50th St.
Ponyboy, 423 NW 23rd St.
The Other Room, 3009 Paseo St.
Vanessa House Beer Co., 118 NW Eighth St.
Best national or regional restaurant
Chick-fil-A
several metro locations
Charleston’s Restaurant, several metro locations
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, several metro locations
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, several metro locations
Whiskey Cake, 1845 Northwest Expressway
