Barseo is a cocktail bar restaurant in Paseo Arts District, Oklahoma City.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Seasonal house-made sour cocktail; shareable cheese board
Tip: Saturday afternoon live music sessions draw locals from across OKC but the bar stays under most tourist radars.
Address: 3020 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Picasso Cafe in Oklahoma City's Paseo Arts District is an arty neighborhood favorite known for its vegan-friendly New American menu and Sunday brunch.
Order: Prosciutto-wrapped figs with blue cheese; veggie pizza
Tip: Most visitors to OKC skip the Paseo District entirely. The First Fridays art walk adds a lively atmosphere on the first Friday of each month.
Prairie OKC Taproom in Oklahoma City's Automobile Alley releases two to four experimental beers each week, making every visit a different tap experience.
Order: Whatever just tapped this week; farmhouse saison
Tip: In Automobile Alley, this street is full of independent businesses that most visitors miss in favor of Bricktown.
R&J Lounge and Supper Club in Oklahoma City is a kitschy 1950s-inspired supper club in a Midtown alley, beloved by locals for its retro atmosphere.
Order: Supper club cocktail; house burger
Tip: Enter through the alley at 320-B NW 10th. The hidden alley entrance and retro decor make this a genuine local discovery.
Iron Star Urban Barbeque in Oklahoma City is a low-key Midtown BBQ spot delivering some of the city's best smoked brisket with craft beer pairings.
Order: Smoked brisket plate; St. Louis-cut ribs
Tip: Less famous than Cattlemen's but preferred by local regulars, especially for the craft beer tap list alongside the BBQ.
Picasso Cafe in Oklahoma City's Paseo Arts District is an arty neighborhood favorite known for its vegan-friendly New American menu and Sunday brunch.
Order: Prosciutto-wrapped figs with blue cheese; veggie pizza
Tip: Most visitors to OKC skip the Paseo District entirely. The First Fridays art walk adds a lively atmosphere on the first Friday of each month.
Red Cup in Oklahoma City is a beloved all-vegetarian cafe that has served Classen Boulevard for years with plant-based comfort food at honest prices.
Order: Veggie breakfast bowl; house-baked pastry
Tip: A true local institution that most tourists overlook. The daily specials board is always worth reading.
Lido Restaurant in Oklahoma City's Asian District is a family-run Vietnamese cafe making banh mi sandwiches, rice plates, and spring rolls with care.
Order: Banh mi sandwich; broken rice com tam plate
Tip: Under $5 for a banh mi and under $10 for a full rice plate. The Asian District is one of OKC's most overlooked food destinations.
