The Best Restaurants in OKC 2026

2026 Best of the 405 Winners: Food & Drink

The Best of the 405 2026 readers' choice poll winners for Food & Drink include categories such as bakery, chef, happy hour, Mexican cuisine, food truck and so much more.

Best South American Cuisine and Best Central American Cuisine - Cafe Kacao

Asian (Other)

Tamashii Ramen House

Japanese noodle soups with a variety of ingredients offered in a cozy, contemporary space.

Bakery

Harvey Bakery & Kitchen

Your everyday kind of place.

Barbecue 

Clark Crew BBQ

For families who want competition-quality BBQ.

Bartender

Mercedes Blevins – Omni Hotel & Bar

Serving craft cocktails at the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel.

Neighborhood Jam

Breakfast

Neighborhood JAM

Waffles to tacos, all done right.

Brunch 

Neighborhood JAM

Waffles to tacos, all done right.

Burger

The Garage

Simple, delicious, affordable.

Business Lunch

Charleston’s

It defined team service in OKC — and oh, those croissants!

Catfish

The Catch

Fresh coastal seafood, made daily.

Central American 

Cafe Kacao

There’s a line around the block for a reason.

Charcuterie

La Baguette

A taste of France in OKC.

Chef Kevin Lee | Photography by Charlie Neuenschwander

Chef

Chef Kevin Lee

A renowned chef, Food Network champion and curator of culinary excellence.

Chicken Fried Steak

Cheever’s

The classic for a reason (and jalapeno gravy).

Chinese

Dot Wo

Authentic Asian cuisine with passion and consistency.

Cocktail Bar

The Jones Assembly

Classic cocktails, craft beer, extensive wine list and an inventive beverage program.

Coffee Shop

Summer Moon

An experience to be shared through coffee and atmospheres.

Cookie Baker

OKC Sweets

Fresh-baked cakes, cookies, cupcakes, macarons and more!

Craft Brewery

Stonecloud

Committed to quality, consistency, and innovation above all else.

Dessert

Pie Junkie

Oklahoma’s favorite slice.

Dive Bar

Edna’s

Lunchboxes and festive crowds. 

La Baguette Bistro

European (non-Italian)

La Baguette Bistro

The standard in French cuisine for 40 years.

Fine Dining

Mahogany Prime Steakhouse

Where great steak is the rule, not the exception.

Food Truck 

Big Truck Tacos

Serving up deliciousness … on wheels!

French Fries

The Garage

Simple, delicious, affordable.

Happy Hour

Pub W

Where craft brews and culinary delights meet.

Healthy Eating

Picasso Cafe

Where art, community, and delicious food come together.

Indian 

Sheesh Mahal

Second to naan.

Italian

Gabriella’s

Hearty, yummy, family-style meals.

Mediterranean

Meddy’s

Bold Mediterranean flavor, made simple.

Ted’s

Mexican

Ted’s Cafe Escondido

Serving better Mexican since 1991.

Pizza

Hideaway Pizza

Oklahoma’s original pizza spot.

The Mule | Photo provided

Sandwiches 

The Mule

Creative combinations between the slices.

Seafood

Pearl’s

Seafood excellence meets Southern hospitality.

Soul/Southern

Cajun Corner

Eat good, live good.

South American

Cafe Kacao

There’s a line around the block for a reason.

Steakhouse

Mahogany Prime Steakhouse

Where great steak is the rule, not the exception.

Sushi

Sushi Neko

Your gateway to Japanese cuisine.

Tacos 

Big Truck Tacos

Street food with a chef’s twist.

Thai

Thai House

Serving Authentic Thai Cuisine to OKC for 30 Years

Vietnamese

Pho Lien Hoa

The mothership of pho in OKC.

Wine List

The Jones Assembly

Oklahoma City’s destination for food, spirits music.

Winery / Wine Maker

Put a Cork In It

Wine lovers’ Bricktown spot.