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The 10 Best Oklahoma City Restaurants

By Rebecca Thompson

Oklahoma City has become a culinary gem, offering a mix of inventive new restaurants and beloved local staples. Whether you're craving BBQ, or fine dining, the city's food scene has something for everyone. Here's a rundown of 15 spots worth checking out — from new hits to established favorites, this list will take you on a tour of OKC's best plates.

1. Grey Sweater

Chef Andrew Black’s multi-course dining experience in Midtown is the kind of place where you don’t pick the meal — the meal picks you. Each course at Grey Sweater tells a story, and no two visits are the same. Expect precision and a unique blend of flavors.

2. Nonesuch

Named the best new restaurant in America by Bon Appétit a few years ago, Nonesuch is an 18-seat tasting menu adventure. Locally sourced ingredients and artful presentation make every dish feel like a love letter to Oklahoma.

3. Stock & Bond

Opened by Chef Jonathon Stranger, Stock & Bond is a contemporary steakhouse with roots in OKC's Western heritage. The menu revolves around prime meats and elegant sides with a modern twist — perfect for those who want their cowboy meal dressed up.

4. Frida Southwest

Frida takes Southwestern flavors and dials them up to eleven. Named after Frida Kahlo, this Paseo District restaurant blends art, culture, and food into a sensory experience. Think mole and hatch green chile, paired with cocktails that are dangerously good.

5. Sedalia’s

One of the most celebrated new additions to OKC, Sedalia’s was named among Bon Appétit’s best new restaurants of 2023. The fare is as elegant as the environment, featuring creative dishes that marry flavors from around the globe.

6. Ma Der Lao Kitchen

Ma Der Lao Kitchen brings the lesser-known flavors of Laos to OKC. The casual spot in the Paseo District serves bold, family-style dishes that are packed with spice, herbs, and funk — if you haven't experienced Laotian cuisine, you're in for a treat.

7. Riserva Bar + Tapas

A small-plate and wine-focused restaurant in the Paseo District, Riserva feels both casual and luxurious at the same time. The dishes complement their wide selection of wine, and the atmosphere is just right for a chill evening.

8. Edge Craft BBQ

Bringing some smoky goodness to the Plaza District, Edge Craft BBQ is what happens when fine dining chefs decide to embrace barbecue. It’s not your average joint — expect pork belly burnt ends and housemade pickles on your tray.

9. Empire Slice Co.

A fan favorite in OKC, Empire Slice Co. is your go-to for the kind of pizza that makes you forget you ever swore off carbs. The Plaza District shop offers some of the best pies in town — and the vibe is as good as the pizza.

10. Sun Cattle Co.

This butcher-inspired restaurant brings pasture-to-plate dining to OKC with an emphasis on beef. Steaks, burgers, and all things meaty dominate the menu, with everything sourced as locally as possible. Sun Cattle is a carnivore’s dream come true.

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