Eat in Plaza District, Oklahoma City

Ma Der Lao Kitchen ★ 4.7

Ma Der Lao Kitchen in Oklahoma City brings James Beard-nominated Lao cooking: papaya salad, laab gai, and sticky rice from chef Jeff Chanchaleune.

The Mule ★ 3.9

The Mule in Oklahoma City Plaza District serves creative grilled cheese sandwiches and craft beers at the heart of the NW 16th Street strip.

Empire Slice House ★ 4.0

Empire Slice House in Oklahoma City Plaza District serves creative by-the-slice New York-style pizzas with rotating toppings and craft beers.

Ma Der Lao Kitchen ★ 4.7

Ma Der Lao Kitchen in Oklahoma City brings James Beard-nominated Lao cooking: papaya salad, laab gai, and sticky rice from chef Jeff Chanchaleune.

Ma Der Lao Kitchen ★ 4.7

Ma Der Lao Kitchen in Oklahoma City brings James Beard-nominated Lao cooking: papaya salad, laab gai, and sticky rice from chef Jeff Chanchaleune.

The Mule ★ 3.9

The Mule in Oklahoma City Plaza District serves creative grilled cheese sandwiches and craft beers at the heart of the NW 16th Street strip.

Empire Slice House ★ 4.0

Empire Slice House in Oklahoma City Plaza District serves creative by-the-slice New York-style pizzas with rotating toppings and craft beers.

Empire Slice House ★ 4.0

Empire Slice House in Oklahoma City Plaza District serves creative by-the-slice New York-style pizzas with rotating toppings and local craft beers daily.

Ma Der Lao Kitchen ★ 4.7

Ma Der Lao Kitchen in Oklahoma City brings James Beard-nominated Lao cooking: papaya salad, laab gai, and sticky rice from chef Jeff Chanchaleune.

The Mule ★ 3.9

The Mule in Oklahoma City Plaza District serves creative grilled cheese sandwiches and craft beers at the heart of the NW 16th Street strip.

Pie Junkie ★ 4.1

Pie Junkie in Oklahoma City Plaza District bakes seasonal hand pies and whole pies with buttery crusts and creative fillings on NW 16th Street.

Good For A Few ★ 4.6

Good For A Few is a cocktail bar in Oklahoma City accessed through open bookshelves in the Plaza District, serving meticulously crafted drinks.

OrderSeasonal craft cocktail; bar snack plate

TipFind the entrance through the bookshelves beside New State Burgers. The bar is easy to miss.

Empire Slice House ★ 4.1

Empire Slice House in Oklahoma City's Plaza District is the go-to spot for late-night pizza by the slice paired with craft beer and a lively bar scene.

OrderPepperoni by the slice; local Oklahoma craft beer

TipThe bar stays busy late on weekends after other restaurants have closed, making it ideal for a nightcap slice.

Plaza District Food Tour ★ 4.4

Oklahoma Food Tours' Plaza District walk covers five restaurant stops and one mile of Oklahoma City's hippest neighborhood with food history guides.

TipBook at least a few days ahead via oklahomafoodtours.com; Saturday slots fill first.

Empire Slice House ★ 4.1

Empire Slice House in Oklahoma City sells New York-style pizza by the slice in the Plaza District, making it a top budget option for a quick, filling meal.

OrderPepperoni slice; The White Slice

TipTwo slices and a drink is a full lunch for around $10. Late at night the line moves quickly.

Good For A Few ★ 4.7

Good For A Few is Oklahoma City's most discreet cocktail bar, tucked behind bookshelves in the Plaza District where craft meets genuine intimacy.

OrderSeasonal rotating craft cocktail; bar snack flight

TipLook for the open bookshelves adjacent to New State Burgers on NW 16th. The hidden entrance is part of the experience.

Empire Slice House ★ 4.1

Empire Slice House in Oklahoma City's Plaza District serves New York-style pizza by the slice until midnight on weekends, a top late-night dining choice.

OrderPepperoni slice; late-night craft beer

TipOn Friday and Saturday nights after bars close, a slice at Empire is an OKC rite of passage for locals.

Angles ★ 4.2

Angles is Oklahoma City's premier LGBTQ+ dance club on 39th Street, drawing diverse crowds to drag pageant nights and themed parties with live DJs.

OrderHouse specialty cocktail or themed event drink of the night

TipDrag pageant nights and themed party weekends sell out; check their Facebook page in advance for the event calendar.

51st Street Speakeasy ★ 4.0

The 51st Street Speakeasy in Oklahoma City hosts themed dance parties, live music on weekends, and a comfort food kitchen in a two-story historic house.

OrderThe house old fashioned or a classic cocktail from their extensive spirits menu

TipThe kitchen serves food Tuesday through Saturday, but closes earlier than the bar. If you want dinner and drinks, arrive before 22:00 on weekdays or midnight on weekends.

The Boom ★ 4.4

The Boom is Oklahoma City's drag bar and dinner theatre on 39th Street, running the Sunday Gospel Brunch drag comedy show since 2009 with weekly trivia.

OrderSunday Gospel Brunch ticket for the signature drag comedy show

TipThe Sunday Gospel Brunch, hosted by drag queens Rev. Kitty Bob Aimes and Rev. Norma Jean Goldstein, is a beloved Oklahoma City institution. Book tickets in advance as it sells out regularly.

Tramps ★ 4.1

Tramps is Oklahoma City's oldest gay bar and the oldest LGBTQ+ venue on Route 66, a cash-only dive with a sprawling back patio and stiff poured drinks.

OrderWell cocktail or domestic beer; the low prices and no-frills atmosphere are the point

TipTramps is cash only, so stop at an ATM before arriving. The large patio out back fills up on warm evenings and is the best seat in the house.

Good For A Few ★ 4.6

Good For A Few is a hidden cocktail bar in Oklahoma City's Plaza District, named by USA Today among America's best bars, accessed via a bookshelf door.

OrderThe Reverse New York Sour or ask the bartender for the current seasonal special from the 14-cocktail rotating menu

TipThe entrance is tucked inside or adjacent to New State Burgers and Spirits on NW 16th. No reservations, first-come seating only; arrive before 17:00 on weekends for the best chance at a spot.