District 21 is a unique restaurant run by the culinary students at Francis Tuttle. They serve dinner on Tuesday-Friday and you do have to call to make a reservation. The menu changes every so often, it is usually a 3-course meal with a few different choices for each course and the prices tend to run between $24-28 for the whole meal. The food is always great and presented nicely! My husband always gets the filet and says it is excellent. I recently got a salmon dish and it was cooked perfectly. Things to note: they do not serve alcohol and service can be a little slow. On our last visit we were there for about 2 hours. But, we know that the students put so much effort/care/learning into each dish and the meals are delicious! Once you turn onto the campus off of Rockwell, the restaurant is pretty far back. Keep driving back and you'll find it! I definitely recommend you give District 21 a try for a nice evening! read more

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There are not enough good words to explain a dinner at District 21. First of all, all three courses are INCLUDED in the price. As well as three amazing bread choices in the basket. The menu is "limited". As in, they serve one beef, one poultry, one lamb, one fish and a pasta. Let me just say, if they only served ONE DISH it would still be amazing. It's got a lovely ambience, and was a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Thank you, Francis Tuttle for providing your students and the public such a fantastic learning/dining experience. Everyone wins. If you haven't been, you should put it on your list. At the TOP. read more

District 21 Restaurant - Crispy skin salmon with risotto. Man oh man. - New American Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Met out of town guests for dinner last night. Overall great experience. We received fresh bread options at arrival and were offered beverages. We each ordered a different entree and everything was very good except the steak tacos. The student doing prep did not cut steak on bias and I ended up with a very chewy bite. I left a bit hungry but given this is a school environment didn't feel need to complain. I will definitely go back but will likely avoid steak entrees going forward. The lobster Mac n cheese my husband ordered was very very good. Give this place a try. Great ambience and who knows what great chefs could emerge. read more

Everything was so good! Got a full bread basket, salad, entree, and dessert for less than $30. The students create a new menu each semester, and this time I got the short rib birria with corn ribs and cactus pads. Atmosphere is very chill. 10/10 would recommend read more

Yummy food cooked by the vocational school here. 3 course menu for under $50 for two!! So worth the money and it supports the community and school. We enjoyed our experience here! The menu changes often so you can go multiple times and have a different meal! read more

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We have friends who had highly recommended this restaurant. We checked it out and were very pleasantly impressed! Every few weeks, the menu choices change, so you will want to find their website and check the current menu. Your meal includes a starter, an entrée, and dessert. We both chose the Parmesan crusted chicken with Italian squash. (The filet of beef, pasta carbonara, or cioppino stew each sounded good, and the pork loin was recommended). For starters, one of us chose the antipasto plate and one chose the calamari dusted with polenta and finished with orange oil and garlic aioli. Dessert was either Nutella crepe with strawberries or tiramisu. Yum! read more

District 21 Restaurant - Nutella crepe with strawberries. - New American Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

It was a nice Restaurant surprise, I will definitely go back to that place again, basically because the food was good and tasty

Overpriced for what they offer. Seafood over cooked. Steaks flavorless... I will say some decent cocktails. Other than that? Nawwwww

So my daughter and I have the same birthday so this was recommended for a birthday celebration. Was a swing and a miss. First the don't serve alcohol. Our fault for not checking in advance. The chicken parm was burnt and they trimmed off the charred part. My steak was raw and then when it came back it was we'll done. Sad waste of a filet. Service was ok. Waitress was nice and apologetic. read more

We had a great time here. The service was awesome and our waitress was very friendly. The appetizers were really good. I loved 2 of the hummus, one was a little spicy for me but my husband liked it. We both really liked the Arancini. The bread basket had 4 types of bread with fresh soft butter. Loved getting to try all the different kinds of bread. My husband had the chicken cordon blue. It tasted really good but was slightly over cooked making it a touch dry. I have the Pork snitzel, a breaded pork chop. It tasted awesome but there was a long chunk of fat along one side. My first bite was all fat. Wish they had cut that off before they cooked it. The dessert was warm apple crisp with vanilla ice cream drizzle with caramel. It was perfection. Just the right amount of apples to crisp. Loved the ice cream melting over it. I thought this was an awesome restaurant. We will definitely go again soon read more

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This was a really cool experience. Their menu changes every couple of weeks so the students can learn techniques of different cuisines. The night I went we had a group of around 15 and it was a French menu. You do need reservations, so be sure to call ahead. It's really nice that the tips go back to support the student activity fund as well. Definitely worth visiting on a regular basis for a unique experience! read more

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We had a wonderful time dining here last Friday as part of the Guest Chef Series. Chef Russ Johnson of Ludivine planned an excellent menu that the Culinary Arts students executed under the training and supervision of Russ, Chef Chris Becker and Chef Marc Dunham. The passion for cuisine was evident, and the students did a wonderful job carrying out some really impressive feats. Our first course consisted of a Holy Trinity Duck Egg, with foie gras, a slow scrambled egg, local paddlefish caviar and pea shoots. This has to be a tricky dish, but ours were perfect. The second course was a potato wrapped scallop with tomato braised bacon, grilled pea shoots and sea beans. This might have been my favorite course. Scallops are so hard to get right, and these were perfect. The potato wrapping and the bacon were excellent accouterment. Sea beans are growing on me after having them at a few recent meals. Course Three was my husband's favorite, and I enjoyed it very much as well. Roasted lamb loin with mushrooms, spring root vegetables and a Sunchoke puree. The lamb was perfectly roasted, and the variety in taste and texture of the mushrooms was perfect. The beets were lovely, as was the puree of Sunchoke that underscored the entire dish. I have to say I'm not a big turnip person. I know they're in season and local so they're a part of any localvore menu right now, but I've just never gotten into them. Finally, the fourth course was a chocolate torchon with a side of what can only be descirbed as pine nut brittle, Regina blu cheese, a candied fig and a port reduction. I loved the torchon and the fig, and I just feel like I'm not cultured enough to do blu cheese with my dessert (see what I did there)? Overall, this was a wonderful experience and I plan to go back again very soon for a regular meal at d21. Will report back! read more

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When it comes to top notch dining at the best price you can find, District 21 has to be on that prestigious list. This place stole my heart at the first bite. I remember it like it was yesterday....The warm spinach, bacon and feta cheese salad changed my life. Now I can't eat a salad without wishing it was this one. It includes toasted pepita seeds, caramelized onions and some glorious dressing. All these flavors together are harmony in my belly. I always feel good after devouring a huge bowl of yummy spinach :) Once they pry the salad bowl away from me, there is nowhere else I could find comfort but in a perfectly seared meaty steak. It usually is accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes and some amazing veggie. The menu description will leave a lot to the imagination if you are not used to simple explanations and want more details before ordering, ask the wait staff whom happens to be culinary arts students from Francis Tuttle! The fact that our local youth have something to do with this meal just makes it taste so much better. They are very smart and driven if you get them to open up. I always feel as if I want to make a connection with someone where I love to frequent so that in the event I come twice a week, they are less likely to judge. Now for the finale, dessert! Order two and sharing is not an option. Don't say I didn't warn you. Eat up and tell me what you thought! read more

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I am so glad I got a chance to try District 21, thanks to some guest chef dinner tickets from Julie. I live just down the street from Francis Tuttle, and my boyfriend and I have been wanting to try it. We came for Guest Chef Kathryn Mathis, who just opened Pizzeria Gusto on 23rd. I'd been wanting to try Gusto too, so this seemed like a great opportunity to sample some of Kathryn's food. Our first course/appetizer was a tuna salad kind of thing, but MUCH better than any tuna salad I've had. It had good chunks of tuna, kalamata olives, garbanzo beans, green beans, tomatoes and a lemon dressing (probably more stuff that I'm forgetting) and it was really yummy. I love tuna, I love garbanzo beans, and it all went together really well. Second course was a carrot and fennel salad with Italian sausage. This was reallllly good. The carrots were really flavorful and the sausage added a nice kick. The third course and our entree were short ribs with a gnocchi and vegetables. This really blew me away. The short ribs were so tender and pretty much fell apart on the plate, in the best way possible. The gnocchi and vegetables were great too and it all went perfectly with the sauce. The final course for dessert was a butterscotch pudding and a small chocolate tarte with cherries on top. I preferred the tarte, and my friend preferred the butterscotch, so that means they were both delicious. The tarte was tough to eat with the fork but was so good and I'm a sucker for chocolate! I know I'll be back in the future because this is a great restaurant, great teaching concept and great food. read more

District 21 Restaurant - Guest chef dinner. - New American Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The price is surprisingly cheap for the amount of foods we had. It was a 3 course meal, i had ribeye for my entree which only cost me 26 including tax. Everything was good especially my steak. They also gave a free dish of the day design by the student. The food is comparable with those fancy restaurants out there like red prime and vast. Definitely recommend this hidden place. Remember to call for reservation. Also, they take reservation only after 3pm. read more

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Fun night out enjoying a French menu. We loved the charcuterie board, salad & steak. It's a neat place, great ambiance & super clean! Excited to see what the next menu is! read more

My ladies Meetup group dined here, and everything was fantastic! Best steak we ever had, we all said. The service was excellent, and to have several courses including drink and dessert for about $26 was amazing! Don't miss out on this rather hidden treasure! read more

This is one of the best places I have eaten in the metro area! So, as someone who has worked in a restaurant, this place is a dream. Think about it. They are NOT there to make money, but to learn and perfect their craft! Basically when you eat there, you will notice they are not stressed, there is no manager breathing down their neck to push the fish that's about to spoil AND the portion sizes will shock you! We made reservations "just in case" and it was the right call. The place was packed right after they opened and the service was great. The appetizers could be split between 2 people easily and the deserts.... well.... I should have split it but yoloswag420. GREAT for 2 - 8 people at a time, be ready to drop about $30 a person. No booze, so pregame if you HAVE to.... but foreal the food is astounding. And remember, these are students. Don't be a dick! read more

A wonderful dining experience that one would expect to much more expensive. The roasted duck and lamb entrees were amazing. Dessert options included a finely crafted red velvet. If you want a great date excursion or a fine place for celebration, the culinary school at Francis Tuttle has done something remarkable with District 21. read more

I am thoroughly impressed by the concept and execution of District 21. For those who don't know, this restaurant operates out of the culinary school at Francis Tuttle. Therefore, the chefs are students at the school and some of the proceeds (mostly tips) go to them. The restaurant is well-designed, clean and modern. The menu is neat. 4-5 small plates, 4 entrees and 4 desserts. I believe it changes, but I'm not sure how often. Tonight, we had the pork, which is a pork dish 2 ways: pork belly and pork chop. The flavors were fantastic. The meat was tender with a nice crisp on the outside. It came with greens, cauliflower and sweet potato casserole. I literally scraped the bowl for all of the sweet potatoes. That was my favorite part of dinner. It is indulgent like a dessert. They even brûléed a layer of sugar on top! The ribeye was okay considering that it is a fattier cut of beef that we don't usually buy. It was a bit undercooked for a medium, but they brought it back and made it right the second time without hesitation. I almost forgot about our salads. The Bibb and Burrata salads were fresh and delicious like they came right out of a garden. The tomatoes were so sweet and obviously vine-ripen. We wanted the apple dessert, but they were already out. This obviously means that we have to come back again!! FYI: they do not serve alcohol and are only open from tues to Friday. read more

District 21 Restaurant - Yummy garden fresh Bibb and burrata salads - New American Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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We heard about District 21 through word of mouth. We decided to celebrate our anniversary here since we just bought a new home and needed a cheaper alternative to our typically anniversary date night. We were so impressed! The portions were huge and the food was delicious! I had a strawberry nut salad starter and the dressing was amazing. My husband got the chicken mac n cheese pizza and the flavors were in perfect. We both got steaks that were perfectly seasoned and cooked. We can't wait to go back again! read more

Husband and I had such a wonderful experience here. We went on Thursday night when they had their sampler menu so it was 9 or 10 small course for only $26 each and worth every penny. Every course was well made and delicious. We were stuffed at the end of the meal and the service was amazing. I highly recommend everyone try their taste menu nights. I think it's every other Thursday! read more

It was a really fun experience to attend the Guest Chef Series for March! The menu was like nothing I would normally order, but I loved every course! The staff was attentive and professional. The wine pairing expert was quite informative and enhanced the experience. I would definitely go back to try their normal service! read more

District 21 Restaurant - Guest Chef fixed menu w/ wine pairing - New American Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Finally had a chance to experience #District21 at #francisTuttle #OKC for our NWOKC eClub #lions meeting. This affordable up scale restaurant is full state-of-the-art equipment, innovated dishes and great service. We highly recommend this OKC gem to be featured on @whatsgoodoklahoma #chicmamas #chicmamaEats I'll look forward to returning for more. read more

District 21 Restaurant - This affordable up scale restaurant is full state-of-the-art equipment, innovated culinary creations and great service. - New American Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The best dining experience save a real bang for your buck. The chefs always say hi and explain the dishes well. It's fun to watch the students work! read more

Found this gem from a local foodie's blog. As we weren't in the mood for steaks or Asian food (which seems to be what dominates the list of top-rated restaurants in the OKC area), this place jumped out, especially as the menu we saw online looked appealing and the prices looked quite reasonable. Service was very attentive, and the student servers (all part of the culinary arts program at the VoTech school the restaurant is a part of) were quite friendly and fun to talk to. The menu was simple: drinks on one side (nothing alcoholic, as they don't have a license), and on the other side, several salads, several mains, and three desserts. To drink, I chose a locally-brewed root beer (my dining partner opted for a locally-brewed orange creme soda that had a nice, gingery bite to it, not at all like most orange creme sodas). Several different breads, some of which were made in-house by student bakers, arrived, and we feasted on too many of these delicacies before our meals arrived. I settled on the burrata salad, which was like a deconstructed caprese salad made with slightly-creamier burrata cheese and balsamic caviar, and for the main course, the ramen. Our server complimented me on the choice of ramen, saying the noodles were hand-made in-house. The ramen arrived also in a sort of deconstructed presentation, with ramen noodles and broth in the bottom of the bowl and the other components--pork shoulder and various shredded vegetables--laid carefully around the edge of the large, wide-brimmed bowl. The shoulder was perfectly cooked with just a touch of a sweet glaze, and the noodles were extremely tender and definitely tasted fresh. The dark broth started out fine, but as I delved deeper into it, I got an odd sense of a bitter, almost dish-soap-like taste that I thought overpowered the broth. (Not sure what caused it--I don't find cilantro tastes like soap like some people do, so that wasn't it.) Between the oversized salad and the My dining companion, who hails from Alaska, was intrigued by the halibut on the menu but--as Alaskans typically are--was skeptical of the quality of the fish. Our server quizzed the chef, who said he had ordered it the previous day from Washington state and had it show up at 2pm that day. That boding well for the quality of the fish, the order was placed and a *huge* platter of fish arrived cooked perfectly (not too dry--easy to do!) and without the tiniest hint of fishiness. This was some of the best fish we'd tasted outside of Alaska! Between the oversized portions (no danger of leaving hungry here!) and the overflowing (and replenished) bread board, we had no room for dessert. Between courses, we chatted up the servers about their studies, their plans to continue on in culinary education, and their experiences working in the restaurant. It brought a fun and human touch to what could otherwise be an aloof experience. All in all, it was a fun experience, and I would definitely return next time I am in the area! read more

One of the chefs we spoke to was very candid about the fact that only two items on the menu were locally sourced, and none of them were organic. I appreciated the honesty. However, it did seem quite hypocritical that District 21 states this on their website: "We place a special emphasis on using locally-sourced and humanely-raised meats, seasonal produce, plus locally-produced ingredients, to promote environmentally-friendly and sustainable choices. We also try to offer gluten-free options on our weekly menus. As our goal is to use the best in seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, there may be some changes (and even some surprises) when you visit." read more

The dinner we had here was fantastic! The courses were all beautiful to look at and absolutely delectable. The bread and butter we had were amazing, the scallops were so good, the shrimp awesome, and the ravioli absolutely rich and amazing. Dessert was fantastic as well! The service was awesome and super sweet! All in all it was a great evening!! read more

5 Stars for the FOOD!! The Chefs are amazing and talented! We have been twice and will go again on Friday for VDay. The place is really nice. Decor and feel is upscale. The students are blessed to have such an amazing opportunity. Be prepared for awesome food and come in prepared to be served by students. The service style is decent but not par with normal restaurants. These kids are just learning. They do accept tips too! read more

Oh my gosh! This is a hidden JEWEL OF THE MOST amazing and delicious food that you want to try. Chef Carlos and staff along with students that are learning a great art of culinary arts. The food is FABULOUS and that is NO EXAGGERATION. Come here and you will get an amazing treat. read more

An excellent splurge for a celebration. Wait staff were friendly and attentive, food was amazing, and atmosphere fancy but not pretentious.

It actually pains me to write this review. My now husband and I have been coming to District 21 since we got engaged, over 5 years ago. We ate here to celebrate our engagement and even had our rehearsal dinner here! We loved this restaurant and they always made us feel like family. The food used to be amazing, high quality, well prepared, fresh. The service used to be phenomenal, they recognized us and always asked how the kids are, etc. And now this place is a husk of it's former self. The waitress was cold and seemed bored. The food was actually disgusting and parts inedible. My steak was incredibly salty, the french fries and "poutine" gravy were bland and hard. My husband's starter looked like play doh and tasted like it too. His duck was dry and the portion was extremely small. We used to always ask for boxes for the leftovers but now....there is absolutely no need. This is the first time in my life I walked away without finishing a dessert. The ginger cake was dry and paired with a citrus sauce that was appalling. This meal was so bad we are turning our backs on 5 wonderful years of District 21 and will never be back. Save your money, folks, this place isn't what it used to be. read more

This restaurant is a part of the Francis-Tuttle culinary program. The combination of high food quality and reasonable prices is very difficult to beat. The dining area is very nice and new. The dishes are well seasoned and the presentation is far above the typical fare. The waitstaff was very courteous and responsive. We will definitely be back. I recommend making reservations, especially around the holidays. read more

Outstanding food at great prices. On the campus of Francis Tuttle VoTech. A part of the Culinary School...under the watchful eyes of some of the best Chefs in the southwest...soon to be chefs learn by doing. I've invited friends several times...they've always been amazed at the service, food quality, and experience. No wine here. This is officially a school. read more

We went back again last Friday and the meal and service continues to stand out. Head and shoulders above the crowd. The meal is delicious and presented in a manner that you would believe your in a 5 star restaurant. We are going again tonight 11/6 and I expect nothing less than a superb meal and atmosphere. read more

Have you been to District 21 lately? Time to go! We had a fantastic dinner last night. Five courses for the if so reasonable price of $26! When we arrived, Chef Angel sent us a special appetizer of pork in steamed buns. Wonderful start! Bread plate had homemade wheat roll, soft pretzels, biscuits and sliced bread with peach jam and honey butter. Appetizer was a three cheese plate, with goat cheese, feta and marscapone, with honey caviar, pistachios and flower petals. We chose the Caesar salad. My entree was a perfectly cooked lamb loin, with a leek and sun choke puree on bottom and a red pepper puree on top, garnished with micro green onions. My wife had a delicious filet mignon with pesto and micro veggies. For our three sides (served family style) we had Mac and cheese, roasted broccolini and roasted sweet potatoes. Desert was chef's choice, birthday cake cake with ice cream. Finished with fresh roasted Ethiopian coffee. If you haven't been lately, head back! read more

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$26 for a delicious, well thought out menu! Yes, please! I recommend District 21 to ANYONE that appreciates a well presented, delicious meal. From the breads/homemade jam to the dessert, everything is perfect! Your presence supports the culinary program! Go now! For people who like to enjoy a little wine with your dinner, just know that the school cannot serve alcohol, but do not let that prevent you from one of the best and most memorable meals EVER! read more

We made a reservation one week before the date of our event. We were a table of nine people, each person was charged $26.00. We waited over an hour before we received our entrees. Nine people, we got to pick six sides. A table of two received three sides, but a table of nine received six sides. We had to ask for bread, more jam. My Korean ribs were cold. The corn was cold with chunks of mayonnaise on them, cold like lards. When we passed the potatoes around, everyone got a little spoonful. The desserts were doughy, not cooked. When I complained to the manager, she said, "This is a student restaurant, not a regular restaurant." I said I waited over an hour. Three tables who came after us got served." The manager said she and chef decided that our table would only get six sides. Terrible service. We got there at 6:05; left at 8:50. Terrible service, mediocre food, long waits. Very expensive. Not worth supporting. Did not see students working. Chef Carlos the only cook. read more