What to order at Palo Santo

Must order
Mezcal negroni; house smash burger with local beef
Editor tip
Located in the Farmers Market District rather than the more trafficked Midtown or Bricktown, this is a genuine off-the-beaten-path find for cocktail lovers.
CuisineCocktail bar
Price$$
Neighborhoodfarmers-market
HoursTue-Wed 16:00-00:00, Thu-Sat 16:00-02:00
Last verified

Must order: Mezcal negroni; house smash burger with local beef

Tip: Located in the Farmers Market District rather than the more trafficked Midtown or Bricktown, this is a genuine off-the-beaten-path find for cocktail lovers.

Location

Address: 1203 SW 2nd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73108

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Good For A Few ★ 4.7

Cocktail bar$$plaza-district{'monday': 'closed', 'tuesday': 'closed', 'wednesday': '16:00-00:00', 'thursday': '16:00-00:00', 'friday': '16:00-00:00', 'saturday': '16:00-00:00', 'sunday': 'closed'}

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

Order: Seasonal rotating craft cocktail; bar snack flight

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

1705 NW 16th St Ste B, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Lunar Lounge ★ 4.3

Cocktail bar$$midtownTue-Sat 16:00-02:00, Sun 16:00-00:00

Lunar Lounge in Oklahoma City is a celestial-themed speakeasy hidden behind a moon-button door in Midtown, one of the city's best nightlife secrets.

Order: Signature moon-inspired cocktail; seasonal house punch

Tip: Finding the entrance through the hallway is part of the attraction. Look for the small moon button on the wall.

1114 Classen Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Barseo ★ 3.9

Cocktail bar$$paseo-arts-districtTue-Thu 16:00-00:00, Fri 16:00-02:00, Sat 11:00-02:00, Sun 11:00-00:00

Barseo in Oklahoma City near the Paseo Arts District serves thoughtfully crafted cocktails with house-made syrups alongside live music on weekends.

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.

3020 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Prairie OKC Taproom ★ 4.2

Cocktail bar$$automobile-alleyMon-Sun 11:00-22:00

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.

3 NE 8th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

R&J Lounge and Supper Club ★ 3.8

American$$midtown{'monday': '14:00-02:00', 'tuesday': '14:00-02:00', 'wednesday': '14:00-02:00', 'thursday': '14:00-02:00', 'friday': '14:00-02:00', 'saturday': '14:00-02:00', 'sunday': '14:00-02:00'}

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.

320 NW 10th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Iron Star Urban Barbeque ★ 4.5

American BBQ$$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'}

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.

3700 N Shartel Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73118

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