Food is always good little date night out dinner got the oysters half shell crab dip salmon and trout read more

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Everything was lovely. My friend & I were celebrating our mutual birthdays! Told waitress we were full to the brim after our meals so would not need their desserts. She offered to fix a lite whipped cream with fresh fruit topping. That was just perfect & above what we see in most restaurants. Nice choice of restaurant/food/dessert read more

Love the view and the live music on occasion , but the last time we went the catfish was really really bad. And was all because who ever cleaned it didn't do it right, and I got sick and had to take some activated charcoal so I didn't have to go to the ER. And the time before that they messed up our order and we waited for over an hour for drinks and waiting for our guests to get food, so we could eat! No I don't recommend Hefner grill. read more

Popped in around 11:30 on a Saturday and was seated right away on the patio. Service was great! Everyone was so nice and helpful. The weather was perfect for us and I was very impressed with the food. The tuna Poké bowl was so delicious, fresh and healthy. The tuna had great flavor. I was nervous to get a lobster roll because you never know how they are and this one did not disappoint. I'm used to these rolls having big fluffy brioche buns so that didn't bother me. Roll was FULL of lobster meat! Get some lemons on the side Can't wait to come back! read more

Hefner Grill - LOBSTER ROLL - Seafood Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Everything was wonderful about Hefner Grill. We had a reservation on a Friday evening and were promptly seated upon arrival. Lindy was our server and she had a great team backing her. We were never waiting for drinks or food. They were all fabulous. As for food, there's no going wrong here, steaks were perfectly grilled, seafood was on point, appetizers were delish, and's cocktails were yummy. You can't beat the view when sitting on the lake side. read more

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Lobster was served warm..... Food was great, not much lobster stuffed in the bread.... Keylime pie was enough for 2 people read more

Hefner Grill - Lobster Roll & Caesar salad - Seafood Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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If you know Oklahoma City it is pretty much a casual place. When you drive up to the restaurant you clearly see an upscale exterior with sweeping lake views. When you walk through the doors, you are greeted by a hostess and the upscale views and interior continue. The menu is a bit smaller and drink menu was great with a decent selection of wines. The thing that makes this place different is the price point which is a bit lower than expected and that was an unexpected surprise in a good way. If you are looking for a place to eat dinner outside on a deck with a view, drop in have a delicious spinach dip and glass of Cabernet. The fish tacos were some of best in quite a while and the pecan crusted trout had great flavors and texture. This place will be on repeat read more

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I don't think to come to Hefner Grill that often but I'm glad we did today. We sat in a booth that overlooked the lake which was great. I wasn't that impressed with the ceviche but my salmon dish was very good. Server was attentive and good as well. read more

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My dad loves Hal Smith restaurants but each one has a semi-limited menu. That's not a criticism since it allows them to be as consistent as possible, which is the main strength of Hal Smith restaurants. My point being that with quite a few in close proximity, there's always a no-hassle, high quality last minute option available among the Hal Smith ecosystem. Hefner Grill is not usually the first choice for us since it's mainly seafood-based and not everyone in our party may feel like seafood at any given time. However, it's definitely become one of our "mix things up" choice when we are undecided on other options. Over the years, we've tried at least 50% of the total menu and everything is at least solid. There are certain dishes that run a bit bland/reserved like the Asian and Mediterranean influenced ones, but the pure American dishes typically nuke you with flavor (which I like). As with all Hal Smith restaurants, portion size is great. Prices are a bit high, but it's appropriate for the quality/service level. All in all, you can't go wrong here. It's never going to explode your brain, but it will also likely never let you down. read more

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First time coming here and not only the food was good but the service was excellent as well. I've eaten at restaurants all over the country super nice and also average and this place defintely lands in the above average A range. Would definitely recommend and will be back read more

Hefner grill has the best views of the lake and amazing sunsets .I sat at the bar and had wine and the bar was very busy .The bartenders did a great job of keeping up with the customers pouring in. Tip your wait staff and bartenders they work hard for their money and do alot behind the scenes. I tried the cevechi is was very limey and only had shrimp as far as seafood goes I would give it a low review. But I also ordered the poke bowl it was amazing the tuna was fresh it had edamme and ton of flavor and crunch .the jazz music was an added bonus I cant wait to go back. read more

Hefner Grill - Poke bowl - Seafood Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Food generally very good and frequently adding new dishes but prices have risen dramatically the last 30 days.

Had an excellent brunch here a few months ago. So, decided to invite friends for a New Years Eve meal. It was very busy, but our server was extremely slow. I was making excuses for her until my friend said he saw her periodically chatting up a nearby table. We had requested and were seated next to the windows overseeing the lake (recommend if making reservations). The restaurant is nice, but not upscale. Our Calamari app was good and a generous portion. However, my Vera Cruz was delicious. Very flavorful and rich. Was expecting more of a Mexican profile as the name implies, but leaned Mediterranean, in a good way. read more

Hefner Grill - Vera Cruz - Seafood Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Everything was Great and our waitress Lorien was AWSOME. Peach Bellinis was a cold treat for a hot day. Crab dip, Paul's pasta, crabs cakes and code with asparagus was the bomb. Always sun dried tomato Mac and cheese was fire. Ok hands down great. read more

Hefner Grill - Seafood Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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All three choices were amazing and I can't wait to go back. We had my daughter's 31st birthday there and it was really nice.

The service and the food was very wonderful. The waiter was very responsive and detail oriented. The food was quite delicious and the presentation was well done. It was a wonderful place with a beautiful view for our anniversary. read more

Had a lovely social/happy hour at Hefner Grill. Seafood is always fresh and yummy. The service was a tad slow today but we were not in a hurry. Always loved the lake view. read more

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This was a birthday celebration while I was in OK visiting my sister. We shared a delicious Newport salad, fish tacos and also saved room for their amazing key lime pie. They gave my sister a sweet card and coupon for a free appetizer. read more

Like being by the lake. I can relax and have a drink while enjoying the sunset . The staff read more

The atmosphere is great, the views of the lake are fantastic, the service is amazing but the food on this brunch visit was flavorless.

Nice spot on the shoreline of Lake Hefner. Enjoyed the food and service was good. Great atmosphere.

Wonderful service! Our biscuits were comped due to the wait time. Everyone is so kind! My filet was fantastic. 10/10 recommend and will be back! read more

Hefner Grill - Half dozen oysters - Seafood Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Back for round 2! Hefner Grill has the ambience and service that scream upscale restaurant. The food is catching up to that standard. I had the Coconut Shrimp (10/10) with the squash rockafeller and those delicious shoestring fries and my boyfriend enjoyed his catfish as well! Overall delicious dinner and great views read more

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The food and service are always top notch, and you cannot beat the view. Definitely a great date spot

5 stars for the dining room on the lake and the service. Down to 3 stars as I was disappointed in the lobster roll I ordered. Nothing like others I have tried. The lobster was sautéed, overdone and dry. My husband's order was tastier but overall for the price the food was disappointing. read more

We were here for our anniversary. The wife wanted the crab cakes and coconut shrimp. Both were excellent very good! She got the red beans and rice , and coleslaw which were excellent choices with the shrimp. I had the Grouper Veracruz , highly recommended this dish. Plenty of fresh vegetables artichoke, peppers, capers, tomato ect.... The fish was as fresh as you can get read more

Hefner Grill - Grouper Vera Cruz - Seafood Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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I was impressed the minute I walked in. Greeted by the hostesses who welcomed us with smiles. The server was exceptional as was every employee we saw. Every one of them had a smile and a nice words making you feel comfortable. Food was good too. The Peach Bellini was outstanding. read more

Hefner Grill is my love at first sight since setting foot in it 6 years ago and this is a very tardy review! I have been here several times since and my last visit was about a month ago when I had a girls' night out for sunset cocktails during social hour. We made a reservation through Open Table and got our table by the window as requested. Service was lovely as ever, friendly staff that were happy to show up to work. We were asking for appetiser and drinks recommendations and our server was more than pleased to oblige. We'd planned to have oysters and a couple of nibbles as we had dinner plans eleswhere but we left feeling as though we've had our full dinner because the appetiser portions were enormous! Most importantly, though, the oysters were fresh. We were there mid-week so it was quite a surprise to see the restaurant looking packed as we left arpund 7pm-ish that night. A true testament, however, that they know how to run a good business. read more

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Food ambiance and excellent service. Will go again and again. Good choice in the menu. Highly recommend

The service was AMAZING. She gave me her name and I have forgotten it but she was amazing as was the little girl That checked us in at the front. Our server was Stephen and he was the best. I wanted to sit on the patio and he got us an umbrella. It was a bit too hot so I asked if we could get a table inside. He was extremely efficient and took really great care of us. He came and checked on us several times and brought me my delicious Old Fashioned with Woodford Bourbon. It was great! Houston came to check on us as well and he was so nice and we chatted for a minute! This place was wonderful start to finish. The food was amazing! Location was beautiful! Thanks so much for the awesome experience!! Definitely recommend!!! read more

Hefner Grill - Me on the patio - Seafood Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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The staff was very attentive, food was great and the drinks even better! Can't beat the view of the lake at sunset.

The food is great, the view was great,the waiter was on point & the ambiance was fantastic with music & everything. The cost wasn't bad either, & I love the fact that reserving our table was so easy. read more

A real positive was eliminating live music. Service was okay although our server was also tending bar which was his primary focus. Food was excellent although salmon portion was noticeably smaller read more

family ate there dinner. the fried haddock was fine but hefner grill no longer serve baked potatoes, at any price. not even listed on the menu. only serve mashed potatoes which can only be seen as a cost cutting measure. hefner grill customers deserve and expect the choice of a baked spud with their meal. our tab was over $100 so its not too much to gave the choice of a loaded baked potato. service was great read more

I made a reservation for four on the patio, but we were seated in a large booth just inside the glass doors TO the patio. I don't know why we weren't seated outside, but the table was fine. The waitress, Tori, was great. She explained the menu and wait times for certain items. The cocktail I had was well made. The biscuits were worth the wait. I had the pasta special for that evening. It was well made and well presented. It was, however, much spicier than I expected. The dining area was upscale and very clean. We had a perfect view of the lake and the absolutely gorgeous sunset. The servers were all in uniforms which were jeans and what looked to be a seersucker shirt. The manager was doing a fine job at the wheel expediting food and keeping the servers in line. The parking lot is large, but still very full for a Thursday. That's the only drawback I found. We'd definitely go back. read more

The food is reliably good and the wait staff is well trained. However, I have recently noticed that the wine and cocktails have risen in price, and I don't think those prices are reflective of current restaurant trends. read more

We love the view in sunny days. It's a special occasion for two families have brunch together. Starting with calamari and artichoke dip. Many and different fresh fish entrees and kid's menu make a great family lunch. The food was good, very well prepared : Teriyaki Mahi was my choice!!! Great service and ambiance. read more

Hefner Grill - Saturday Family Brunch - Seafood Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

We had a graduation party here and everything from staff, decor, food, service and drinks was just amazing. They went above and beyond in accommodating our dietary needs. And from beginning to end, it went seamlessly well. Would definitely go with them again read more

The food is beyond my expectations. We sat facing the water and although the sun had set it was still a great view. The waiter was very nice and we will definitely be back read more

Excellent food, service and atmosphere!!! We had a wonderful experience at Hefner Grill and highly recommend this place!!!!