The Tulsa Dining Guide
Award-winning chefs, inventive cuisine, and international options abound in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In this dining guide, you’ll find a wide range of sure-to-be favorites, from cozy cafés to refined steakhouses. Enjoy, and don’t forget to tell them The Scout Guide sent you!
MEXICAN
Cafe Olé (3509 S Peoria Ave). Celebrate the spirit of Tulsa with a Tex-Mex classic, hidden along Brookside, best known for their cream-cheese-based queso!
Tacos X Mezcal (39 E 18th St). TXMZ brings the taste of authentic Mexican street food to the streets of Tulsa! Make sure to grab a tasty margarita or cocktail while you’re there!
La Tertulia (311 E 2nd St). Stop by to experience the yummiest New Mexican dishes around in a space that is just as fresh and bright as the food itself!
ASIAN
In The Raw Vu (110 N Elgin Ave). Tulsans love this restaurant so much that they decided to make four of them! Stop by any of their locations, but, make sure to order the ITR salad to share or just for yourself!
Yokozuna (309 E 2nd St). Yokozuna is downtown Tulsa’s home for sushi, noodles, cocktails, & sake! Additionally, there is another location, if you would prefer to stay out south! Don’t forget to top off your meal with a quirky and fun fortune cookie!
Keo (3524 S Peoria Ave). When you decide to dine at this establishment, you will want to start with some tuna nachos then go in for the Thai Sweet Basil before finishing it off with a banana wonton for dessert! However, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu! Let us know what you try!
SANDWICHES
Trenchers (2602 S Harvard Ave). Let’s grab a bite for lunch, meet friends here for dinner, or even secure a late night snack, considering that they are open until 1am! The Dutch Crunch is a fan favorite!
Felini’s (3533 S Harvard Ave). This deli is a perfectly cozy spot to snag a reuben, some pasta salad, and a peach tea for a meal with your family, your coworkers, or your friends. Oh, and don’t forget a cookie!
Queenies (1816 Utica Square). Head over to Utica Square to find the cutest spot that dishes up comfort food galore. Prioritize digging through the dessert case for delectable cakes, cookies, bars, and pies!
STEAKHOUSES
The Hemingway (1515 E 15th St). With an address like that, you know that it has to be good! Moody and romantic sum up the vibe for this steakhouse. The underground, speakeasy-styled restaurant serves up an amazing atmosphere as well as the most scrumptious food.
Mahogany (4840 E 61st St). When you come to Tulsa, or even Oklahoma for that matter, make sure to stop by this steakhouse. The menu is mouth-watering and the vibes are immaculate.
Jimmy’s Chophouse (3348 S Peoria Ave). A newly-established, refined dining experience. Known for their steaks and chops as well as their sundaes! Check it out and let us know what you think!
AMERICAN
Bar Serra (1876 Utica Square). At first glance, you may think that this space is a modern greenhouse, but it is packed with food that is almost too beautiful to eat! (But, you’ll definitely want to eat it!)
Amelia’s (122 N Boston Ave). Not only is the interior of this restaurant a Pinterest board’s dream, but the food is awe-inspiring and mouth-watering as well. Swing by for a night out with the girls or for a romantic evening for you and your SO!
The Vault (620 S Cincinnati Ave). After undergoing extensive renovations, the historic First National Auto Bank transformed into the Vault. The menu is a delicious collection of classic American fare and craft cocktails with retro influences throughout!
NEW AMERICAN
Juniper (324 E 3rd St). This farm-to-table option is always looking to create dishes that are fresh, seasonal, and exciting for their guests! Crispy brussels are a must!
Oren (3509 S Peoria Ave). This restaurant takes pride in the “locally sourced, regionally seasonal, and globally influenced” food that they serve their customers. The food is divine and the restaurant itself is bright and modern, but the patio is a scouted favorite!
Lowood (817 E 3rd St). Highly suggest ordering the chef’s tasting menu, which you can only get while sitting at the chef’s counter or in the private dining room. Simultaneously entertaining and mouthwatering!
ITALIAN
Prossimo Ristorante (1550 E 15th St). Dinner and a show! Order the Tableside Il Vero Alfredo and watch as handmade fettuccine is tossed in a gently warmed wheel of cheese for this dish’s signature presentation.
Prairie Fire Pie (1303 E 15th St). West Coast Inspired pizza reigns supreme in the walls of this establishment, but make sure to also try the baked fontina appetizer!
East Village Bohemian Pizzeria (818 E 3rd St). Don’t believe that this could be the best pizza in Tulsa? Well, maybe the fact that this spot made it on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants of 2022 will change your mind! Try it for yourself and let us know what you think!
TULSA-CLASSICS
Wild Fork (1820 Utica Square). Head over to Utica Square to find the cutest spot for dinner or brunch! The menu ranges from refreshing avocado toast to indulgent brioche French toast, so there is something for everybody!
Polo Grill (2038 Utica Square). A Tulsa tradition since 1983 offering delicious meals and a classy atmosphere! If you need a quick bite, try the crab cakes! However, if you need a something with a bit more sustenance, order the grilled shrimp and grits!
StoneHorse Cafe (1748 Utica Square). A cheery choice for refined dining. If you’re short on time, pop over to the gourmet market next door for grab-and-go options!
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Prhyme (111 N Main St). If I had to use one word to define this establishment, it would be, “elevated”. Elevated cuisine, elevated decor, and an elevated vibe.
Society (1419 E 15th St). This burger joint acknowledges that everyone has their own definition of the “perfect burger”, so they decided to bring theirs to Tulsa. Go try it out yourself, along with a side of fries.
Chamber (115 E 5th St). Located in the Tulsa Club Hotel, this contemporary-American establishment’s swanky vibe is the ideal spot for a GNO or brunch!
Mother Road Market (1124 S Lewis Ave). Can’t decide what you’re craving? Well, head over to this food hall, which promises to make everyone happy!
The Tavern (201 N Main St). This restaurant is often referred to as, “a modern interpretation of the classic neighborhood pub”. The best bar snacks around!
McNellie’s (409 E 1st St). A classic, Irish-style pub that is dishing up your favorite bar fare. Plus, they have 60 beers on tap and another 250+ in cans and bottles!
