American$$$$midtownMon-Thu 16:00-00:00, Fri 16:00-02:00, Sat 11:00-02:00, Sun 16:00-00:00
Dust Bowl Lanes and Lounge in Oklahoma City combines 12 retro bowling lanes with a full craft cocktail bar in the Midtown entertainment corridor.
Order: Craft cocktail at the lounge; lane-side beer bucket
Tip: Book bowling lanes in advance on weekends as they sell out quickly on Thunder game nights.
American$$$$bricktownThu-Sat 19:30-02:00
Michael Murphy's Dueling Piano Bar in Oklahoma City delivers high-energy audience-driven shows in Bricktown with pianists playing rock and pop requests.
Order: Beer bucket for the table; signature cocktail
Tip: Shows begin at 20:30. Arrive by 19:30 to get a good seat. Must be 21 or older to enter.
Cocktail bar$$$$$$downtownMon-Thu 16:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-00:00
Vast Bar and Lounge in Oklahoma City sits on the 49th floor of Devon Tower, pairing panoramic city views with craft cocktails and lounge seating.
Order: Signature craft cocktail; champagne with city views at sunset
Tip: The bar is open even without a restaurant reservation, arrive early Friday for the most dramatic skyline light.
American$$$$paseo-arts-district{'monday': '11:00-22:00', 'tuesday': '11:00-22:00', 'wednesday': '11:00-22:00', 'thursday': '11:00-22:00', 'friday': '11:00-00:00', 'saturday': '11:00-00:00', 'sunday': '10:00-21:00'}
Picasso Cafe in Oklahoma City's Paseo Arts District pairs a creative New American menu with craft cocktails in an art-filled neighborhood atmosphere.
Order: Prosciutto-wrapped figs; seasonal cocktail from the bar menu
Tip: Visit on a Sunday during the Unicorn Brunch for themed cocktails and a lively Paseo crowd.
Modern Mexican$$$$$$midtown{'monday': '11:00-21:00', 'tuesday': '11:00-21:00', 'wednesday': '11:00-21:00', 'thursday': '11:00-21:00', 'friday': '11:00-22:00', 'saturday': '11:00-22:00', 'sunday': '11:00-21:00'}
Barrios Fine Mexican Dishes in Oklahoma City pairs high-quality margaritas and mezcal pours with a refined bar program alongside bold Mexican cuisine.
Order: Signature margarita; queso fundido
Tip: Reservations are smart for dinner, but walk-ins can usually secure bar seats to enjoy the cocktail menu.
Pizzeria$$$$plaza-district{'monday': '11:00-23:00', 'tuesday': '11:00-23:00', 'wednesday': '11:00-23:00', 'thursday': '11:00-23:00', 'friday': '11:00-00:00', 'saturday': '11:00-00:00', 'sunday': '11:00-23:00'}
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.
Order: Pepperoni by the slice; local Oklahoma craft beer
Tip: The bar stays busy late on weekends after other restaurants have closed, making it ideal for a nightcap slice.