Bodean's hosted a Holiday work banquet for me that included appetizers, drinks, and 3 course meal for myself and over 20 of my colleagues. The service was exceptional and the food was incredible. The management staff who assisted me in arranging the event were professional and courteous. I highly recomend this Tulsa landmark of a restaurant to anyone. The only thing that is keeping me from giving 5 stars was that it took a bit of time to get our food. With this said, for fine dinning it was well worth the wait read more

I have no idea what took me so long to visit! Bodeans lives up to their long-standing reputation for a top-tier dining experience. This was, by far, one of the best dinners I'd had in a while! The service was impeccable and every dish was perfect. The shrimp and lobster bisque was the richest and creamiest I've had anywhere and the king crab risotto served with the salmon carried so much depth of flavor that I could hardly put my fork down. The portions are quite generous - especially for fine dining - so you will definitely leave satisfied. read more

OK - I'm not a fish guy, but found myself at Bodean's Seafood Restaurant with a large group. Wow - I'm now revisiting my previous notion as to whether or not I'm a fish guy. Yes, I stayed safe with an excellent fillet (mmnmm, good meat!), but I also ventured out with trying other dishes around me, halibit, swordfish, tuna, .etc. All quite tasty and, from what I'm told, extremely fresh. The service was great and my kids enjoyed sitting near the aquarium. All in all, a most excellent time, looking forward to going back there again. read more

Damn good meal! Scallops are incredible and halibut was delicious. Tartar appetizer was unique and wasabi was potent! Wine menu a bit limited but it was such a comfortable dining area that I have little complaint. read more

Best seafood in town!!! The crab risotto was delicious!! I would definitely return to them restaurant in the future, great wine selection and best of all fioe gras!!! read more

Lobster Ratatouille was incredible. Halibut Cheeks so so. The Moscato was excellent. Overall a keeper.

Traveling out of town and chose Bodean after seeing online they were open until 10. When we arrived at 8:40 after a 15 minute cab ride, we were told they "close based on how busy the restaurant was" and were actually closing at 9. read more

Great seafood flown in twice a day. I had the sea scallops and they were cooked very well. The Caesar Salad was good, not outstanding. The bread and fresh butter was great. Bit pricey but a nice place with white tablecloths and napkins. read more

There's no reason why a city in the center of the country should have a seafood restaurant this good. But having lived in San Francisco and Hawaii, Bodean's is still one of the top 5 seafood experiences I've ever had. Their non-fish dishes are also extraordinary. Best lobster bisque ever. read more

Really solid lunch. In the area and stopped in for a quick bite. Butternut squash soup was very tasty. More broth based with I think a chili oil on top, which made it less of a belt buster. Had the shrimp and grits. It is the best in town. Different in a good way. Lunch so no wine. Will come back for dinner soon. Really like what they are doing here. read more

Went back to Bodean's for Valentine's Day after our last awesome meal. I have to say, this time I was disappointed. This experience really showed me just how much a great server matters to a fine dining experience. All of our food was wonderful--fresh, prepared properly, served at appropriate temperatures. But our server practically ruined our meal! It's not that he did anything bad per se, it's that he was so lackluster, inattentive, and disinterested that it made us less excited about our food. For example, he walks up (after taking drink orders) and just plainly asks us what we want to order. Makes no attempt to talk up any dishes, small talk about the occasion--NOTHING. I even had to ask him if there were any specials that night (there were). It was that way for each course of our meal. The whole meal felt kind of like ordering at a Sonic drive-in. Someone mechanically asked what we wanted. We told them. Someone else brought it out. We ate it. In fact, and maybe you had to be there for this to be funny, but after we finished our entrees, he literally walked up to our table, set the dessert menu in the middle of the table, and walked away. We heard the waiter at the table next to us (the same fabulous waiter we had on our first visit) gushing over the creme brulee and introducing each dessert without even showing the menu. Guess what-- that couple ordered dessert. We did not. On Valentine's Day! We also didn't get the complimentary coffeecake that is usually given to-go. Maybe because of Valentine's day? You may think I'm being too harsh on this poor guy who didn't actually do anything wrong, but when you're spending $150+ on a special occasion dinner, you really expect and deserve a well-rounded experience with an engaging, attentive server. This meal really fell flat for me. I wish I could remember the great server's name because I don't think I want to go back unless I get seated in his section. If Bodean's is interested, they can message me and I can find the receipt with the name of the bad server. Also, I think Bodean's could use a little updating with the decor. The fish tank at the front is a cool focal point, but it could use an actual tank backdrop to hide the deterioration. And the furniture at the front entrance is a bit of a hodge podge for such a nice place. read more

Fresh fish in Tulsa?!?!? I know I know. I didn't think so either but they have the seafood flown in and the chef takes great pains to create creative dishes that are also filling. God bless the Midwest. You're not gonna find any "value" here but if you have a company card and a craving for seafood dig in and get a bottle of wine (VERY knowledgeable wait staff) while you're at it!! read more

We ate there recently for our anniversary dinner. The food and service were absolutely the best of any restaurant in Tulsa. The king crab legs (deshelled for us gratis) were astoundingly fresh and huge, and the scallops were amazing. Sides were perfectly balanced with the entrees and the whole evening was amazing. A special free dessert was brought out to celebrate our anniversary as well. read more

The service at Bodean's is impeccable. Shelley, our server, was just excellent. She was just on the ball the whole evening. We started off with the fried calamari. I want to think it was seasoned well, however it became very soggy do to the fact that they serve it on a bed of salad drenched with a spicy mayo sauce. The gulf oysters were excellent. Cold, clean, and fresh, ahh so fresh! There were a few sluggers that were pretty small, but I overlooked that because the flavors truly came through. The crab cakes also were a bit on the mushy/soggy side as well. Typically crab cakes will have a nice crisp outside, but these did not. Next, we had the fried shrimp, which indeed, had a great bite and crunch to them. My only dispute with this dish was is that it was $18 for 6-7 pieces of shrimp. Ouch! That's pricey for an appetizer. Lastly, the Oyster Rockefeller...I should've known by the thick layer of white cream dollop on top of the oyster that it was going to be a ho-hum experience. The sauce was very heavy and did not balance well with the oyster. The overall dish became unpleasant. In summary, would I return to Bodean's? Probably not for dinner, but for a cocktail and some oysters, sure! The price you are paying doesn't follow through with quality you would expect. At least not according to my standards. read more

You really don't think Tulsa when you think fresh seafood but Bodean certainly does it well. They fly it in twice a day and mine was certainly excellent. We started off with the calamari and the yellowfin tartare. The calamari was good but the yellowfin was fantastic. It is served with avocado and a wasabi sauce/teriyaki( I think) sauce. I you are down with raw fish this is a must have. For my entree I went with the halibut with fingerling potatoes. The fish was tender and well seasoned. The decor is excellent and the service was above average. If you are looking for seafood in Tulsa, this is your place. read more

Definitely recommend this place. The seafood gets flown in two times a day; it is very fresh. We were both impressed with the chef and all courses of the meal. We were a little concerned about finding good seafood Tulsa, but we found out it's not a problem if you come here. Great wait staff as well. read more

Tip top! Nothing but good things. The staff was informed about everything they offered. From appetizers to the desert and wine in between was great! read more

Four of us went here for dinner and cocktail a few days ago and I just had to come back and update my ongoing saga of reviewing this restaurant. In case I haven't already stated it, the service is just impeccable. Just flat spot on professional from the lady that brings you water to the bartender in the lounge. This time I had something from the daily menu. It was salmon crusted in paprika. Wow. The salmon was perfectly cooked and somehow they were able to make paprika a little crusty. The fish just fell onto your fork and melted in your mouth. It sat on top of the best risotto I have ever had. Again, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Most places get one of those two things wrong. I forgot the layer of sliced grilled tomato between the risotto and the salmon which protected the fish and added a great layer of texture. I am confident there was another vegetable in there somewhere but I couldn't finish the plate. A guest had the same dish but switched for the king salmon. It was perfectly cooked as well but I preferred the flakiness that mine had over the firmer king. Spouse had her favorite the trout almandine and the other spouse had the fried shrimp which wasn't even on the menu. We retired to the bar after dinner and chatted up the bartender to make us some of her favorite drinks. She asked a few questions and set about her business. All was delicious. A great evening was had by all. Fortunately I live close by so I get to return often. read more

Great lunch menu. We started off with a dozen oysters, which were amazing probably due to the fact they are flown in fresh daily. I had the fisherman stew, as good, if not better, than any I've had in San Fransisco. My husband had the fried oysters which were amazing. Best part about the lunch menu is that you can eat well at any price point. $12 fried oysters to $69 king crab legs. Bon Appetit! read more

Wow. What a surprise this place was! I had never really noticed or heard of Bodean before until a friend asked to meet up there. The charcuterie is easily the best in town. All of the staff were so pleasant and attentive. I cannot wait to go back! read more

One of the Very Best in Tulsa! Always a classic favorite. I have many friends from California and Florida, also from Brazil and when they come to visit, we go here. They are always impressed. Fresh fish flown in every day. Tulsa cannot make it better than this! read more

For a guy who was the okay with seafood (I would not go out specifically for it), loved this place. Had the Chipotle Salmon and although I have had salmon all over as a goto on the road, this might have been one of the best pieces I have ever had. Not a flavor I would think of with salmon, but delicious with the risotto. Nice wine selection and a piece of cake for the road, very nice place to entertain with a great ambiance. read more

This place never fails. The seafood is exceptional and the service, outstanding. We will return...every time we are back in Tulsa!

We don't get to Tulsa often but when we do it includes a trip to Bodean's. Always a pleasant experience and seafood is delicious. Particularly memorable as it was my wife's birthday. She had the shrimp and lobster bisque and we shared a delicious dish de jour. read more

My husband and I were visiting Tulsa and went here based on the reviews. The food was fantastic. Our waiter, Joshua, was very informative and very attentive. The maitre d also came to our table to help with the wine selection. We were very impressed with this restaurant. As good or better than places we've been to in NY. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Great selection of Oysters. Fresher than fresh fish. Succulent scallops. Excellent wine selection. Attentive but non-intrusive service. Overall a great dining experience! An unexpected pleasure in Tulsa. $$$ read more

I give it a solid three stars. I had the wine pairing special Sunday and kit was ok. The stuffed veal tasted like it had been premed several hours ago. The sauce was not very flavorful. That said, overall it was a good experience. My friend had the cioppino and that looked really good. The wine pairings worked well with the food. I will go back just will try one of the other things on the menu. Last but not least, this place is a bit pricey. read more

Had opportunity to visit this restaurant again13nov2019 was alone so sat at the bar had what was described as "34" - bullet rye / averna / black walnut bitters the good - very good cocktail = bourbon aged in barrel behind bar; excellent king crab served pre-cracked the indifferent - slow food service in bar even being the only customer. food ordered after cocktail nearly finished, 10m later received bread and butter, 5m after bread received drawn butter/candle was lit to keep warm, another 15m before food arrived, candle under drawn butter went out shortly after meal arrived the bad - bartender/waitress incorrectly described sides that would be provided with the 1lb king crab, failed to bring glass of wine that had been ordered until meal nearly complete (required a reminder to bring it), candle under drawn butter never re-lit. all-in-all, excellent food but marginal at best service i will come back again read more

My husband and I ate here for Valentines, the food is pretty good, I had the mahi mahi, which was "ok" my husband had the seared ahi which was tasty, love the flavors. Entrees range in price from 30-50 a plate.. I will return :) great environment , new location is clean, staff is friendly read more

I'm a fan because Bodean's is always consistently great and reliable...and a beautiful place. If you have guests, or need someplace for a business meeting you can count on Bodean's to impress. There were four of us last night. Each got something different....3 of us were thrilled....one took a chance and wished he'd ordered something else. But that was on him....being a daredevil and all. For reference I will say the daring order was for the certified Wagyu steak. The server told us in detail how Wagyu is certified, and the reason for the # being listed on the menu. I guess there's a lot of faux wagyu around these days.....anyway, it was $125. The Daredevil loves a great steak, so he took the bait....word of warning, it's not a big piece of meat, and when they say Wagyu is fatty and this is the highest ranked Wagyu ever...realize that means it's fatty, fatty, fatty. You have to order it at least medium because as the server said, it is more fat than meat. But the Daredevil persisted, and guess what, it was in fact, too fatty for his liking. It had a great flavor, but the texture turned me off. I ordered Wild Caught Salmon....delish. Our companions ordered trout and scallops. All beautifully presented as only Bodean's can do. Delivering the meals is quite a production...and I won't detail it so as not to ruin the surprise if you haven't been. And then there's that pesky little cinnamon coffeecake they send home with you for breakfast the next morning. read more

Bodeans has it all! Great food. Great service and great atmosphere. Go there often. Their market is fresh and delicious. They fly in their seafood daily. Delicious!! Try the clam chowder or the lobster bisque. Both are favorites of mine. The ambience is more sedate than other favorites but that works when it's what you're looking for. read more

We arrived quite early for our reservation and were assured that was no problem and were seated immediatly. Ashley was great, the food was fabulous, and the other staff and chefs made our visit outstanding. Thank you each for making our visit such a special birthday celebration. I have to agree with Joyce R. I also had the scallop dinner that she discribed and it was outstanding. My birthday lady had the smoked paprika salmon on lobster risotto. Both were very tasty. We will definitely be back in the future. read more

Just celebrated our Anniversary at Bodeans'. Had an absolutely wonderful dinner. The scallops were tender and huge. My husband's salmon was great also. Both dinners were plated nicely. The wine was overpriced as we buy the same wine from California for about 1/4 that price. Service was excellent and atmosphere was romantic. $$$$ For a special night this restaurant can't be beat. read more

We went here for Valentine's and were pretty impressed. You can tell the seafood is fresh and good quality. I know because I am from Texas and my dad is a commercial fisher and crabber. All I ate growing up was seafood that my dad caught. I had a half dozen of the oysters, the foie gras with lingonberry jam and the scallops for my entree. My boyfriend had the seabass. He loved his and it was extremely soft and flaky. My scallops were cooked perfectly but I didn't really understand why there was a broth on the plate with the scallops. The scallops are good without broth. It made it more bland to me. But this could be just my opinion. The foie gras was good but didn't impress me. I don't think lingonberry is a good pairing with the foie gras as it has a somewhat bitter taste. Besides that, the restaurant is a hidden gem within Tulsa and the service was great too. read more

Anytime I go to a place I'm going to dress for and pay $150 a plate it needs to be special. And Bodean certainly is. It's hard to get fresh tasting seafood this far inland and Bodean has never disappointed me. Everything is good but I really like the scallops. I usually get a cheese plate for the table and that's always interesting and fun. The cocktails and wine are right and not overpriced and the staff is always knowledgeable about wine pairings and knows the menu by heart. Always eager to help or make a suggestion. Desserts are top shelf and the cookies are out of this world. I look forward to my next visit. read more

I know this review is a little late, but I wanted to write anyway.This is a great find. I was visiting relatives in Tulsa and Grand Lake for the Christmas and New Year's holidays and found myself alone for lunch one day. I did an internet search and found Bodeans so I went. Food was excellent and the server and all staff made me feel very welcome. Totally enjoyed my lunch. I will be back for sure when in Tulsa. read more

Tulsa's original *excellent* place for seafood. It's also the real thing. You get what you pay for, and if you love seafood, it's well worth it here. Oooohhh, my mouth waters as I think about it. Mmmm... 'Talk about! They have a great fresh market as well. read more

One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Staff is very pleasant and knowledgeable. Food is superior. Tulsans should be proud to have this world class restaurant in their town. read more

Excellent Cioppino, busy place, very nice atmosphere. Highly recommend it, will have to try market next door for take home & grill

Went here for my birthday dinner with friends - delicious! Made a reservation (necessary for the weekend). Our waitress was wonderful - she made wine recommendations and gave us suggestions for their cheese plate we ordered. I do not eat crab and the dish I wanted to order has a risotto with king crab - she was happy to offer alternatives and it was no problem. Since it was my birthday, they comped dessert and even put a candle in it! We also got the complimentary coffee cakes - so delicious the next morning! I highly recommend Bodean for those special occasions. read more