We went to the Copper Penny around 5 pm on a Thursday. The atmosphere was nice, as was the…read morebartender, but the drinks were very weak. I've gone before and one limey later, you needed an Uber. Tonight, after two, there was not a hint of intoxication for me or my friends. We won't be back, as there are many other options in Stillwater to have a drink.

Located on the strip so it's difficult to find parking but manageable if you ask around. Wife and I…read morestopped in here while traveling through. Wife had the cherry limeade drink which she is really enjoyed. I did taste it as well and I'm sure it has an after punch but I didn't want to challenge it lol. Crowd is that if any college town but friendly. Decent prices and good place to have a drink

Two or three times a year we go to the strip before or after home football games and go to Willies…read more Not sure what has changed but the prices are higher and a college kid wanted to wand me prior to entering. I am a 65 year old man with a cane. It will be a minute before we return.

We've been coming to Willie's for over 20 years. It used to be one of the few places in town that…read morefelt consistent, not just in service, but in spirit. Lately, though, it's clear that whatever made this place special has been pushed aside, if not completely forgotten. The sudden disappearance of your bartenders is baffling. Turnover is normal in a college town, sure, but this wasn't a natural shift, it feels like a purge. The heart and personality of the place left with them. What's left behind feels generic, transactional, and hollow. Then there's the decision to go cashless. I'm not sure who thought that was a good idea, but it's incredibly tone-deaf. It's inconvenient, exclusionary, and says more about your priorities than you probably realize. For a place that used to feel local and grounded, it now feels like it's trying to be something it's not, and failing. Willie's had something rare, real character, built over decades. Watching it unravel this quickly is disappointing, to say the least. We won't be back, and that's not something we say lightly. Good luck, truly. But maybe think about what made people come here in the first place. And who.

It's popular. It's got history & tradition…read more It's loud on loud. And it's fun! You mention Stillwater and most anyone knows the Eskimo Joe's brand. This place is as Okie State as anywhere in town, with multiple levels and people EVERYWHERE. Want to visit on a fall Saturday game day? Yeah, so does everyone else. But Eskimo Joe's is big enough to handle a LOT of people, what with multi-tiers and decks to accommodate those crowds. I can't imagine what the fire marshal has to go through when assessing the place, but hey, they serve good bar & grille food and plenty of drinks, so those are wins, right? Find a seat - often 'open' seating during those busy-busy times - and you'll have a screen sightline in any direction. Sportsball is everywhere, and with numerous bars in different areas, you don't have to go far to get a drink. The menu has some, uh, college-friendly eats, like Frito-pies & smothered fries, big burgs, & more, like the Messy Pig, a delicious disaster of a pulled pork sandwich. It's not exactly that heart-smart variety, but YOLO, and they do have plenty of light fare. Grab a beer in their recognizable plastic cups and just kick back and enjoy. The food is good, the drink prices are fair, and the atmosphere is more than just Joe College. Service comes at you from all directions but you're free to sidle up and get your drinks wherever you find an open spot. Happy hour runs afternoons Mon-Fri and the service staff will tell you that every day is 'fry day', suggesting fries smothered with goodies. You're likely not parking right in front of EJ's, but that is kind of the mystique. Also, don't miss a run through their branded merch store because the Eskimo Joe's logo is fairly well-represented everywhere. Yes, it's a 'bar' and yes it's loud, but soak up that college-y vibe at one of the premier spots in Stillwater.

While in Stillwater on a work assignment., we found Eskimo Joe's. Literally right next to Oklahoma…read moreState. Ambiance was nice and spread out throughout many dining rooms and bars. Plentiful seating. We ordered a set of onion rings/zucchini sticks that were very good. For our main meal, I had a Sweet Pepper Bacon Cheeseburger and my wife had a Turkey Malt. Both were good. Turkey was a tad dry but was otherwise tasty. The VERY BEST was our server! She was a student at the university with a great background working with horses her whole life. Nicest young lady we could have met on this trip. Will definitely be back to Eskimo Joe's next year while in Stillwater.

Quite the tourist trap with the decor and menu, but I can't rate the food because we never got…read moreours. I'm assuming they were having a crazy busy Saturday lunch rush, but after waiting 30 minutes for a table, 15 minutes for the waitstaff after we were seated, but we gave up on our order just paid for our drinks and appetizer after an additional 30-45 minutes passed by. I'd had a better experience at Stables during a previous visit, but not good enough to make for a decent average of the two trips.

I can NOT believe that my beloved bar is caving to two OU fans!!!! We are being subjected to…read morelisten to the OU game. Can OU fans not understand a game by watching? Yes, I am ANGRY! Would the opposite happen in Norman? I think NOT! Management, have them go outside where the game is playing on you "back porch " and not make your faithful OSU patrons listen to our ultimate rival!!

Cool place. We went when a bunch of local music artists were performing. Some of them were…read moreamazing. It was a good time!

Oh my God. I had my first clubbing experience here when I was 19, going to school at OSU - I'm not…read moresure if it was fall semester of '06 or spring of '07 but wow, what a horrible experience. Everyone knows the Tumbleweed or "The Weed" as people call it. Heck, my parents used to go here when they were in college. Apparently it was bumpin' back then. Not so much now. Even though my experience happened like... four years ago, I still remember it like it was yesterday. A big group of girls from floor 3 of Village C (the journalism floor) headed on out here to go club. I think all of us had, well, never been clubbing before and well, what were we expecting in the middle of nowheresville Oklahoma? My then-friend, a Chicago girl by the name of Carolyn S. came with me and we were horrified when we walked in after giving the bouncer $7 each, to get in. We walked inside to see the bouncers carrying a girl, like a baby, out of the club. I don't know if she had been on E or was just that ridiculously drunk. I can still see her head flopped back in my mind. Scary. Well, now that that was over, we walked into a completely smoke filled room - picture the bar from the movie My Cousin Vinny and this is what it looked like. Smoke so thick you could cut it with a knife and pool tables everywhere. Ugh. The dance floor was teeny tiny, filled with only girls and I was not having it when some girl on my floor trying to dance up on me. I don't swing that way. I don't think there were even 5 guys sitting around the dance floor with country playing. It was really the last straw for me. After 7 minutes in that hell hole, I called up a guy who lived on my floor back at the dorms and demanded he come save Carolyn and me. Within 10 minutes of my call, I was sitting in the middle seat of his truck, with all the windows down, with him complaining how we smelled like ashtrays. NEVER AGAIN!

Best little in the whole bar in OKC can't wait to be there again in June! People were greatread more

Nights, I've attended Wed./Sat./Sun. Ownership-5 Definitely…read moreStepping Up the Game Bartender-5The positivity and energy that comes out of Bartender Mrs. J is contagious. I'm waiting for the Sun to bust out of her at any moment!! Cause it's "Last Call" all the time (IYKYK) Venue- Cozy A$$ Lounge Crowd-All Ages.. I've seen 21yrs. to 85yrs.~ which includes all walks of life, race, gender, religion. It's just one of those places where you come with respect and want to have a great time., that's perfect because that's what the rest are there for!! You can watch a game on the many tv's or have a special occasion there. It's a safe space/place whether you come alone or with a group of friends. Highly recommended!!!!

This place is a vibe. I love the decor and live music nights…read more Their food, though a bit pricey, is quite good, as are their drinks. I came here a couple times when I was pregnant and got great mocktails, too. My husband got the smoked old-fashioned and really enjoyed it. We like their flatbreads, the duck confit nachos are yummy and filling, the Brie en croute is delicious, and the duck trap river smoked salmon and deviled eggs is also super fun. Great date night spot or place to chill and hangout with friends.

The positives: Zanotti's was nice but very busy. The waiters…read morewere all very nice and helpful. Pizzas were yummy. Plenty for one person, maybe 1 1/2 if you aren't starving. We tried the basil pesto & goat cheese crostini and the spinach artichoke dip. Both were amazing! The negatives: It was a little loud, but not unbearable sitting by a wall. I would not love if I had to sit in the middle of the room. Getting seated was also difficult, as they did not have a host stand, so we just waited by the door. My least favorite part of the evening was when we were trying to pay. They were just holding the handheld machine, so we could not take our time looking at the bill and filling out the tip. The presets were something like 20%, 25%, and 30% tips. I am not opposed to tipping that much if we received above and beyond service, but that felt very pushy for such a nice place.

I decided to wade through the, what I know now to be BS one star reviews, and see for myself…read moreShortcakes. What I found at 6:30 this morning was a smiling greeting to a wonderfully smelling classic worn tables diner. Food (chicken fried steak breakfast) was great. Service was great. Company was great (a couple of regulars included me in their conversation about beautiful sunrises). I'm not sure how it could have been better. 5 stars feels thin.

As I write this, I an sitting in the parking lot of Shortcakes Diner. Is it good? No idea. You see,…read moreI just walked in and sat at tbe counter. Before I could even take a look at the menu, this is what I saw... One of the ladies behind the counter was lifting a waffle off of the waffle iron. Apparently its far too much trouble to use a utensil, or even put a glove on her hand. She just lifted the waffle and put it on tbe plate, bare handed. If she does that in full view of the customers, can you imagine what happens in the kitchen? I'm not someone who is germaphobic, but come on! I just got up and walked out. Save yourself the trouble...don't go in.

Dive bar. If you're into that then this a the place for you. What made me not give it 4 stars is…read morethat they allow smoking and are beer only. Staff was friendly.

There is no place like this. This is a " hole in the wall " Greeted by smiling faces & leaving…read morelaughing. A side door view that at times is breathtaking, with the sun setting good music . warm fire.

I lived in Ponca City from 1985 to 1990, and was walking distance from the fox, thank god........as…read morethere were lots of late nights drinking there. It was a great place back then, the people were really friendly, lots of things to do. I really liked it there, Im a surfer from San Diego and always felt welcomed by everyone!

The fox has the best bartenders and the best atmosphere! 10/10 recommend. If you haven't been you…read moreshould definitely go and try a root beer float.