The K-Frame Guidebook

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The K-Frame Guidebook

Neighborhoods

Tulsa's primary business district, Downtown is home to dozens of bars and restaurants, and the city's top music venues. If you're looking for food from an amazing steak to vietnamese to pizza, you'll find it downtown.
37 locals recommend
Downtown
37 locals recommend
Tulsa's primary business district, Downtown is home to dozens of bars and restaurants, and the city's top music venues. If you're looking for food from an amazing steak to vietnamese to pizza, you'll find it downtown.
Located to the east of Downtown, Kendall-Whittier is a historic Main Street district with a number of great locally-owned stores. Favorite spots are Bar 473, Heirloom Rustic Ales, and Calaveras. The Farmers Market takes place in the neighborhood on Saturday mornings from Spring through Fall.
6 locals recommend
Kendall-Whittier
6 locals recommend
Located to the east of Downtown, Kendall-Whittier is a historic Main Street district with a number of great locally-owned stores. Favorite spots are Bar 473, Heirloom Rustic Ales, and Calaveras. The Farmers Market takes place in the neighborhood on Saturday mornings from Spring through Fall.
Check out Greenwood Rising, have coffee at Black Wall Street Liquid Lounge, and shop for shoes at Silhouette.
28 locals recommend
Greenwood District
28 locals recommend
Check out Greenwood Rising, have coffee at Black Wall Street Liquid Lounge, and shop for shoes at Silhouette.
Great neighborhood located just to the east of Downtown. Home to lots of breweries. 11th street from Peoria to the east has a number of great local shops and stores.
23 locals recommend
The Pearl
23 locals recommend
Great neighborhood located just to the east of Downtown. Home to lots of breweries. 11th street from Peoria to the east has a number of great local shops and stores.
Home to lots of retailers and restaurants. Great for a day of shopping!
141 locals recommend
Utica Square
1709 Utica Square
141 locals recommend
Home to lots of retailers and restaurants. Great for a day of shopping!

Food scene

Tulsa's best food hall with restaurants of all types, with a focus on supporting food entrepreneurs and new food businesses. I particularly recommend catching the Thursday night picanha sandwich special at Doctor Kustom!
85 locals recommend
Mother Road Market
1124 S Lewis Ave
85 locals recommend
Tulsa's best food hall with restaurants of all types, with a focus on supporting food entrepreneurs and new food businesses. I particularly recommend catching the Thursday night picanha sandwich special at Doctor Kustom!
One of the best steaks in town in a very upscale setting. Reservations are helpful, particularly on weekends (unless you sit at the bar).
38 locals recommend
The Lounge Aka Bull In The Alley
11 E Brady St
38 locals recommend
One of the best steaks in town in a very upscale setting. Reservations are helpful, particularly on weekends (unless you sit at the bar).
Great coffee - love their breakfast.
64 locals recommend
Chimera Cafe
212 N Main St
64 locals recommend
Great coffee - love their breakfast.
A new Korean BBQ spot in Downtown - delicious appetizers and traditional main course cooked on the grill at your table.
Mr. Kim's
119 South Detroit Avenue
A new Korean BBQ spot in Downtown - delicious appetizers and traditional main course cooked on the grill at your table.
One of my favorite breakfast and lunch spots for healthy food. Try the jackfruit quesadillas or the vegan breakfast burrito!
Inheritance Juicery - Downtown
108 South Detroit Avenue
One of my favorite breakfast and lunch spots for healthy food. Try the jackfruit quesadillas or the vegan breakfast burrito!
Amazing elevated American dishes. One of my favorite spots in all of Tulsa.
6 locals recommend
Lowood
817 E 3rd St
6 locals recommend
Amazing elevated American dishes. One of my favorite spots in all of Tulsa.
My favorite new BBQ spot in Tulsa. Try the brisket - and the cheesy grits are amazing.
Oakhart Barbecue
1644 East 3rd Street
My favorite new BBQ spot in Tulsa. Try the brisket - and the cheesy grits are amazing.
Great tapas - one of the only tapas spots in Tulsa.
Restaurant Basque
114 North Boston Avenue
Great tapas - one of the only tapas spots in Tulsa.
My favorite local breakfast spot - one of the oldest constantly running restaurants in Tulsa.
15 locals recommend
Savoy
6033 S Sheridan Rd
15 locals recommend
My favorite local breakfast spot - one of the oldest constantly running restaurants in Tulsa.

Drinks

A beautiful space that is always relaxing - looks upscale but never feels stuffy. Has a great patio outside.
31 locals recommend
Vintage Wine Bar
324 E 1st St
31 locals recommend
A beautiful space that is always relaxing - looks upscale but never feels stuffy. Has a great patio outside.
Great local brewery, known for specialty beers. Located in Pearl District.
12 locals recommend
American Solera Brewery
1702 East 6th Street
12 locals recommend
Great local brewery, known for specialty beers. Located in Pearl District.
Specialty mixed drinks in the Arts District.
47 locals recommend
Valkyrie
13 E Reconciliation Way
47 locals recommend
Specialty mixed drinks in the Arts District.

Sightseeing

Excellent trip for kids and adults alike. Located on the bank of the Arkansas River.
277 locals recommend
Gathering Place
2650 South John Williams Way
277 locals recommend
Excellent trip for kids and adults alike. Located on the bank of the Arkansas River.
Great for runners or cycling. Connects to downtown and runs through the Gathering Place
20 locals recommend
River Parks
Riverside Drive
20 locals recommend
Great for runners or cycling. Connects to downtown and runs through the Gathering Place

Music, Arts, Culture

Amazing renovation of Leon Russell's music studio by local Tulsan Teresa Knox.
7 locals recommend
The Church Studio
304 S Trenton Ave
7 locals recommend
Amazing renovation of Leon Russell's music studio by local Tulsan Teresa Knox.
My favorite music venue in Tulsa. Check out their calendar for concerts.
80 locals recommend
Cain's Ballroom
423 N Main St
80 locals recommend
My favorite music venue in Tulsa. Check out their calendar for concerts.
Another great venue in Downtown - they host concerts and comedians on a regular basis.
26 locals recommend
Brady Theater
105 Reconciliation Way
26 locals recommend
Another great venue in Downtown - they host concerts and comedians on a regular basis.
Newly opened in spring of 2022. Located on the same block as the Woody Guthrie Center.
10 locals recommend
Bob Dylan Center
116 E Reconciliation Way
10 locals recommend
Newly opened in spring of 2022. Located on the same block as the Woody Guthrie Center.
Located on the same block as the Bob Dylan Center.
66 locals recommend
Woody Guthrie Center
102 E Reconciliation Way
66 locals recommend
Located on the same block as the Bob Dylan Center.

Basics and Supplies

Good spot to pick up groceries during your stay
Walmart Supercenter
220 OK-97
Good spot to pick up groceries during your stay
Just a few minutes from the house. Good for last-minute needs.
Tank-N-Tummy
1091 North Peninsula Drive East
Just a few minutes from the house. Good for last-minute needs.

Lake-area Activities

Water park near the K-Frame.
13 locals recommend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort at Keystone Lake
29365 OK-51
13 locals recommend
Water park near the K-Frame.
ATVs, fishing, shady beaches, swimming hole, boat ramp.
Appalachia Bay Recreation Area
West Appalachia Bay Road
ATVs, fishing, shady beaches, swimming hole, boat ramp.
Fishing, shady beaches, swimming hole, boat ramp.
Washington Irving South Recreation Area
2600 E Bears Glen Rd
Fishing, shady beaches, swimming hole, boat ramp.
Fishing, hiking, swimming
Keystone State Park
Keystone State Park
Fishing, hiking, swimming
Boat and other watercraft rentals, boat ramp, slips for rental
Keystone Harbor of Oklahoma Marinas
1989 CrossTimbers Harbor Ln
Boat and other watercraft rentals, boat ramp, slips for rental