American$$$$paseo-arts-district{'monday': '11:00-22:00', 'tuesday': '11:00-22:00', 'wednesday': '11:00-22:00', 'thursday': '11:00-22:00', 'friday': '11:00-00:00', 'saturday': '11:00-00:00', 'sunday': '10:00-21:00'}
Picasso Cafe in Oklahoma City's Paseo Arts District pairs a creative New American menu with craft cocktails in an art-filled neighborhood atmosphere.
Order: Prosciutto-wrapped figs; seasonal cocktail from the bar menu
Tip: Visit on a Sunday during the Unicorn Brunch for themed cocktails and a lively Paseo crowd.
Modern Mexican$$$$$$midtown{'monday': '11:00-21:00', 'tuesday': '11:00-21:00', 'wednesday': '11:00-21:00', 'thursday': '11:00-21:00', 'friday': '11:00-22:00', 'saturday': '11:00-22:00', 'sunday': '11:00-21:00'}
Barrios Fine Mexican Dishes in Oklahoma City pairs high-quality margaritas and mezcal pours with a refined bar program alongside bold Mexican cuisine.
Order: Signature margarita; queso fundido
Tip: Reservations are smart for dinner, but walk-ins can usually secure bar seats to enjoy the cocktail menu.
Pizzeria$$$$plaza-district{'monday': '11:00-23:00', 'tuesday': '11:00-23:00', 'wednesday': '11:00-23:00', 'thursday': '11:00-23:00', 'friday': '11:00-00:00', 'saturday': '11:00-00:00', 'sunday': '11:00-23:00'}
Empire Slice House in Oklahoma City's Plaza District is the go-to spot for late-night pizza by the slice paired with craft beer and a lively bar scene.
Order: Pepperoni by the slice; local Oklahoma craft beer
Tip: The bar stays busy late on weekends after other restaurants have closed, making it ideal for a nightcap slice.
Cocktail bar$$$$automobile-alleyMon-Sun 11:00-22:00
Prairie OKC Taproom in Oklahoma City pours 16 rotating taps of experimental and seasonal ales brewed on its 3.5-barrel system in Automobile Alley.
Order: Whatever just tapped this week; farmhouse saison
Tip: With two to four new beers per week, each visit yields a different tap list, so ask what's new.
Cocktail bar$$$$midtown{'monday': '11:00-00:00', 'tuesday': '11:00-00:00', 'wednesday': '11:00-00:00', 'thursday': '11:00-00:00', 'friday': '11:00-02:00', 'saturday': '11:00-02:00', 'sunday': '11:00-00:00'}
Fassler Hall brings a German biergarten to Oklahoma City with communal tables, homemade sausages, and an enormous patio perfect for large groups.
Order: Oktoberfest lager; pretzel with beer cheese
Tip: Arrive early on weekends as the sprawling patio fills up fast with Thunder game crowds.
Cocktail bar$$$$film-rowMon-Thu 16:00-00:00, Fri 16:00-02:00, Sat 12:00-02:00, Sun 12:00-00:00
Bar Arbolada in Oklahoma City serves house-ground smash burgers and balanced craft cocktails in its Film Row bar, open until 02:00 on weekends.
Order: Smash burger; house old fashioned
Tip: Walk-ins only, kitchen closes at 22:00, and weekday happy hour runs 16:00-18:00.