Bakery – Pie Junkie
City’s best pies and service.
Barbecue – Swadley’s
Consistency, Convenience, affordability and catering.
Bartender – Haleigh Harwell, Ponyboy
Quality, speed and service.
Breakfast – Neighborhood J.A.M.
Waffles to tacos, they do it all right.
Brunch – The Jones Assembly
Delicious food in an expansive family-friendly environment.
Burger – The Garage
Simple, delicious, affordable.
Business Lunch – Charleston’s
It defined team service in OKC – and oh, those croissants!
Catfish – Off the Hook
A local favorite from Southern specialists.
Charcuterie – Graze OKC
A strikingly creative palette of finger foods.
Chef – Andrew Black
A trailblazer making his mark on the fine dining scene.
Chicken Fried Steak – Cheever’s
The classic for a reason (and jalapeno gravy).
Chinese – Grand House
A menu with remarkable variety + dim sum.
Cocktail Bar – Sidecar Barley & Wine
Popular two-location night spot with craft and classic cocktails.
Coffee Shop – Stella Nova
Taking over the coffee culture with many locations across town.
Craft Brewery – Stonecloud
Quality, creativity, and balance.
Dessert – Pie Junkie
Perfect spot for your dessert date.
Dive Bar – Edna’s
Lunchboxes and festive crowds.
European (non-Italian) – La Baguette Bistro
The standard in French cuisine for 40 years.
Fine Dining – FRIDA Southwest
Excellence at every level.
Food Truck – Saucee Sicilian
Delicious, rustic Italian on wheels.
French Fries – The Mule
Potatoes on their best day.
Happy Hour – The Jones Assembly
One of the city’s most creative cocktail programs.
Healthy Eating – Picasso Cafe
Early pioneers in healthy eating in the city.
Indian – Sheesh Mahal
Second to naan.
Italian – Gabriella’s
Hearty, yummy, family-style meals.
Latin American – Cafe Kacao
There’s a line around the block for a reason.
Mediterranean – Zorba’s
Traditional to modern Greek and Middle Eastern.
Mexican – San Marcos
A favorite destination for TexMex dining.
Pizza – Empire Slice House
Quirky to classic, this place does it all.
Posole – Green Chile Kitchen
An OKC spin on a New Mexican classic.
Sandwiches – The Mule
Creative combinations between the slices.
Seafood – Pearl’s
Popular Cajun and seafood comfort food.
Soul Food – Off the Hook
Seafood and more with a soul food twist.
Steakhouse – Cattlemen’s
Nearly 100 years of breakfast, blue ribbon steak and lamb fries.
Sushi – Sushi Neko
Japanese cuisine with a modern twist and a popular bar.
Tacos – Gringo – Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Spicy pork rules, but it does everything well.
Tacos – Traditional – Abel’s
Beef or chicken, crispy or soft — excellent lunch special.
Thai – Panang
Crazy jungle chicken and a delicious variety of curry.
Vietnamese – Pho Lien Hoa
The mothership of pho in OKC.
Wine List – Metro Wine Bar
The gold standard for more than 30 years.
