R&J Lounge and Supper Club is an american restaurant in Midtown, Oklahoma City.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must 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.
Address: 320 NW 10th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103
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.
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.
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.
Gopuram Taste of India in Oklahoma City serves authentic South Indian and North Indian cooking at budget prices, treasured by locals who know the buffet.
Order: Lamb biryani; dosa; mango lassi
Tip: The weekday lunch buffet is around $12 for unlimited plates and features rotating regional specials.
Palo Santo in Oklahoma City's Farmers Market District is a mezcal-focused cocktail bar that most visitors never find, with some of the city's best drinks.
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.
