Micah’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Arts district with funky shops and restaurants. Also features "Plaza Walls" - a public art project featuring dozens of murals along the walls of the plaza alley.
141 locals recommend
Plaza District
Arts district with funky shops and restaurants. Also features "Plaza Walls" - a public art project featuring dozens of murals along the walls of the plaza alley.
Good nightlife district with fun, stylish bars and restaurants.
16 locals recommend
Uptown Oklahoma City
Good nightlife district with fun, stylish bars and restaurants.
Cool district with a vibrant nightlife - caters to a younger, late-night crowd after dark, but has nice shops and restaurants during the day.
80 locals recommend
Midtown
Cool district with a vibrant nightlife - caters to a younger, late-night crowd after dark, but has nice shops and restaurants during the day.
Original arts district in Oklahoma City, one of our oldest neighborhoods. Features art galleries and several excellent restaurants, a couple of which have lovely patios.
122 locals recommend
Paseo
Original arts district in Oklahoma City, one of our oldest neighborhoods. Features art galleries and several excellent restaurants, a couple of which have lovely patios.
Historic gay district featuring several bars and clubs. Really fun crowds young and old.
Northwest 39th Street
Northwest 39th StreetHistoric gay district featuring several bars and clubs. Really fun crowds young and old.
OKC's original tourist district just east of downtown. Several fun clubs and restaurants operate mainly on weekends and evenings and the area features the Bricktown Ballpark & Criterion Theater. It's packed during NBA games and Paycom Arena concerts.
261 locals recommend
Bricktown
OKC's original tourist district just east of downtown. Several fun clubs and restaurants operate mainly on weekends and evenings and the area features the Bricktown Ballpark & Criterion Theater. It's packed during NBA games and Paycom Arena concerts.
Hip, upscale neighborhood features Jones Assembly as well as bars and restaurants.
8 locals recommend
Film Row
Hip, upscale neighborhood features Jones Assembly as well as bars and restaurants.
Coffee
Elemental Coffee
815 N Hudson AveGreat local coffee shop for hanging out and working for hours.
Stella Nova
4716 N Western AveGreat coffee, fast drive-thru
Yep it's a chain. But it's the absolute closest latte to here. There's a Starbucks on the same corner if you prefer that.
6 locals recommend
Dunkin'
3612 N May AveYep it's a chain. But it's the absolute closest latte to here. There's a Starbucks on the same corner if you prefer that.
Comfy, quirky coffee shop that's been around forever. They have great food too!
38 locals recommend
The Red Cup
3122 N Classen BlvdComfy, quirky coffee shop that's been around forever. They have great food too!
Food scene
American Fusion restaurant serving dinner daily and eclectic and comforting weekend brunch. Stylish restaurant with great drinks and a good patio.
9 locals recommend
Social Deck + Dining
1933 NW 23rd StAmerican Fusion restaurant serving dinner daily and eclectic and comforting weekend brunch. Stylish restaurant with great drinks and a good patio.
One of the most popular breakfast and lunch spots in the city. They serve authentic latin american cuisine & coffees. Be warned, they are BUSY at the usual times so be prepared to wait; or go at an odd time if you want a quick in and out.
83 locals recommend
Cafe Kacao
3325 N Classen BlvdOne of the most popular breakfast and lunch spots in the city. They serve authentic latin american cuisine & coffees. Be warned, they are BUSY at the usual times so be prepared to wait; or go at an odd time if you want a quick in and out.
Another OKC institution. Featured on all the restaurant and burger shows. Nic still cooks there himself occassionally. The place is tiny and the line starts as soon as they open, so get there early, or try to sneak in closer to closing time (2:00 pm.)
17 locals recommend
Nic's Grill
1201 N Pennsylvania AveAnother OKC institution. Featured on all the restaurant and burger shows. Nic still cooks there himself occassionally. The place is tiny and the line starts as soon as they open, so get there early, or try to sneak in closer to closing time (2:00 pm.)
Pepperoni Grill
1901 Northwest ExpresswayLocated in Penn Square Mall, featuring wood oven pizza and Italian specialties.
Cheever's Cafe
2409 N Hudson AveGood food and service in a repurposed old floral shop.
Bon appetit and NY times best new reataurant 2022. Chef is a James Beard finalist. Get some.
Ma Der Lao Kitchen
Bon appetit and NY times best new reataurant 2022. Chef is a James Beard finalist. Get some.
Sedalia’s Oyster & Seafood
Best seafood in town. Reservations required so plan ahead!
Sightseeing
Gay bar featuring theater and drag shows. Check their website for tickets to the live show - they include dinner and are always tons of fun. They also have a drag brunch on Sundays and other events.
6 locals recommend
The Boom
2218 NW 39th StGay bar featuring theater and drag shows. Check their website for tickets to the live show - they include dinner and are always tons of fun. They also have a drag brunch on Sundays and other events.
Fantastic museum featuring rotating exhibits. Appointments are currently required, but admission is free.
21 locals recommend
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
11 NW 11th StFantastic museum featuring rotating exhibits. Appointments are currently required, but admission is free.
Located downtown, it's the showcase of Oklahoma City's public parks - featuring walking trails, paddle boat rentals, playgrounds and roller skating rink. There is always something going on, from seasonal markets to festivals to concerts!
142 locals recommend
Scissortail Park
Located downtown, it's the showcase of Oklahoma City's public parks - featuring walking trails, paddle boat rentals, playgrounds and roller skating rink. There is always something going on, from seasonal markets to festivals to concerts!
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
415 Couch DrOklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
620 N Harvey AveNational Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd StFactory Obscura Mix-Tape
25 NW 9th StWinchester Drive-In Theatre
6930 S Western AveOld school drive in playing double features.
Oklahoma City Zoo
2000 Remington PlOKC has a world class zoo!
Bars
Great neighborhood bar in the plaza district. Good late night crowd, pinball and frozen cocktails.
RADBAR
Great neighborhood bar in the plaza district. Good late night crowd, pinball and frozen cocktails.
Fun neighborhood bar with cool bartenders & a very nice patio. Drag brunch on Sundays and half price apps every week day.
32 locals recommend
The Other Room
3007 PaseoFun neighborhood bar with cool bartenders & a very nice patio. Drag brunch on Sundays and half price apps every week day.
Absolute dive bar with a super fun late night crowd. Outdoor games, pool & shuffleboard plus and awesome patio.
8 locals recommend
The Flea OKC
733 NW 4th StAbsolute dive bar with a super fun late night crowd. Outdoor games, pool & shuffleboard plus and awesome patio.
Neighborhood dive with an older, sometimes industry crowd. Pinball machine, cheap drinks and lost of cool things to look at on the walls.
Lost Highway
1613 N May AveNeighborhood dive with an older, sometimes industry crowd. Pinball machine, cheap drinks and lost of cool things to look at on the walls.
Outdoor bar with the best nice weather crowds. Fun late night too. Sometimes have DJ's on weekend nights but generally just a place to people watch and relax.
61 locals recommend
The Pump Bar
2425 N Walker AveOutdoor bar with the best nice weather crowds. Fun late night too. Sometimes have DJ's on weekend nights but generally just a place to people watch and relax.
Cool neighborhood bar with a retro atomic theme. Great drinks and crowd.
22 locals recommend
The Bunker Club
433 NW 23rd StCool neighborhood bar with a retro atomic theme. Great drinks and crowd.
Cool bar with great food (the best onion burger in America according to Alton Brown.) Pool, shuffleboard and darts plus great frozens.
The Flycatcher Club
Cool bar with great food (the best onion burger in America according to Alton Brown.) Pool, shuffleboard and darts plus great frozens.