First of all, I am not from Lawton. I lived here from '98 to '05 and come back from time to time to…read moresee relatives and old friends. I was here recently and low and behold, I found this gem. The Side Bar is a true diamond in the rough of what is Lawton, Oklahoma. The owner(s) is definitely not a local and why he would live here is beyond me. BUT the ambiance, decor, and cosmopolitan look is very well done and stands up with any great bar in Deep Ellum or Lower Greenville. It's only when the clientele open their mouths do you realize, "yup, I'm still in Lawton, Oklahoma." The bartenders are not just cute but actually were attentive (more so than many places in Dallas) and, considering it is Lawton, Oklahoma, know what a Manhattan is as well as an Old Fashioned. Unfortunately they served without rye but I don't hold it against them (looking at you management/owner) because I was immediately told about it. I'm looking forward to asking for a sazerac or a cosmopolitan on my next visit so hopefully they have the goods. The only issue I had with the staff (IF he is on the payroll) was some idiot who treated the music as his own personal playlist; diverse clientele be damned. Even the bartenders were annoyed at him but he straightened up once the owner was on site. Also, there is a lot of smoke/vaping but I give that a pass since, well, it is Lawton, Oklahoma. PROS: Atmosphere; diverse crowd; attentive bartenders who knew how to make a drink without googling it; owner seems cool CONS: CASH ONLY (but there is an ATM just outside); may be out of liquor for classic cocktails; smoking/vaping; idiot wannabe DJ In closing: I would have given a 5 star if the liquor was stocked (in spite of the idiot dj). BUT I will be back again and have already recommended to the locals I know there

Best bar I've been to in awhile. Very friendly good staff and patrons. Cash only but very good…read moreprices. So glad I found it and sad I didn't find it earlier.

Excellent location very friendly staff and excellent options to drink. Frequently have live music…read moreor karaoke!

We enjoyed ourselves. The bartender was very nice and the drinks were cold. This is the only place…read morefor drinks that is open after 9pm.

Well first of all what does friends have against fresh vegetables because we tried to order a salad…read morebut after about 10 minutes the waiter comes back and says they're out of vegetables because they can't even work their freezer so we ask for a menu and we tried to order wings BUT they were out of breading so we just got beer also the guy completely forgot about our ranch and we had to ask someone else. Food was alright chicken Alfredo a bit over done and atmosphere was okay, definitely needs a little bit of new tech though because of the freezer the

A family favorite! While they have great pizza, try to venture out and try something different. The…read morebig a$$ salad is so good! We also like to get the bone-in wings "naked' with ranch dressing! Burgers are good, so are the nachos. Beer is nice and cold, and service is always good. Their pizza is some of the best in the area, and you can also get cauliflower or gluten free crust.

Love this place. Great customer service. So friendly. Live having my own mug. They are under…read morerated. More people need to check them out.

Our first time here, the employee was on the phone and we sat there for 10 mins. Finally we got up…read moreand left.

I try to go to this spot anytime I am in the area. I have been when they have had events and just…read morefor dining. There is a bar area and the employees seem polite and welcoming. There are a lot of bars where everyone seems a bit uptight; but staff seemed to work hard at also being pleasant and friendly. That is appreciated versus walking into a spot where everyone just stares and makes it awkward. Kindness always is best! As far as the food; there is a good variety here I felt. I liked how you could get the best of both worlds!

It breaks my heart to write this review because we used to love this place. Guinness wings (a…read morefavorite) were a let down because the chicken itself was dry. No soda bread anymore. The service was poor. Our waiter just set things down and walked away - he didn't seem to know how to look after people. We also loved the bread pudding, but couldn't find it on the menu. We thought we might ask about it, but as soon as our waiter brought drink refills he said, "Well, I guess it's just the ticket you need then..." We agreed to that because we felt like expecting the way things had been was pointless. It's a big drive for us, and we felt like it was not worth the bother anymore.

I have not been here in years but when I was in town for USAF training, I came here many times and…read morealways felt welcome and was treated nice! Great people is my biggest memory.

I'm truck driver parked down the street came in and was welcome in right away from the owner and…read morethe bartender she was very friendly!!!

Fantastic ambiance, friendly service, they offered a food truck and live music on the friday i…read morevisited, i don't drink but I enjoy the night life atmosphere here for sure! Check it out! Either sober or with a kick. A place to relax and

Always a great beer and fun time to hang out at The Patriarch. Alex and his crew are always happy…read moreto help you choose just the right beverage for the evening. Hang by yourself or with a whole crowd, you won't be disappointed.

We ended up eating at The Winston on both Saturday and Sunday after exploring the menu and talking…read moreto our server Logan. On Saturday we ate light since we were going to a concert later. We shared the Buffalo Wontons, the Chicken Flatbread and the Banana Pepper Caesar Salad. The Flatbread was amazing, great flavor combination. The salad has parmesan crisps that were a pleasant surprise. A huge upgrade over croutons. The wontons are light and flavorful. They offer brunch from 10-2 on weekends and after reading the menu descriptions we returned on Sunday to try the Okie Bennie and the Rancheros. The crispy potatoes are awesome. Skin on, seasoned and a great addition to both dishes. The verde sauce on the Rancheros was delicious, the carnitas was tender. A great breakfast bowl. The Okie Bennie was very good. Easy to get a bite of egg, chicken and biscuit on your fork. We finished the meal sharing the sweet potato cheesecake. Our server on Sunday was Matthew. The Winston is worth the wait. Weather permitting, the outdoor patio is a good option.

Had delicious food for brunch including very good coffee. The Continental seemed like a lighter…read moreoption but it's actually quite filling. The feel is upscale casual, a place where the OU students bring their visiting family. Service was prompt and friendly. Will be back when in Norman.

It was our first time there in town and at their restaurant! We cane on a Wednesday which was…read moretrivia night. That was pretty cool. They had a good selection of beer on their pour wall. Francesca was very helpful and accommodating to me when I mentioned I couldn't have dairy! Later we met the Gm Cherra (hope i spelled that right) and she was chatting with me and my husband telling us a bit about her and the establishment. She was great! She was the reason we came back the next day with my nephew who just graduated from AIT. Great place.

People who were sat several minutes after me had drinks before my server had come over the first…read moretime. Had considered leaving at this point. After ordering my drink, I thought there was a chance she had completely forgotten. This was the second time I considered just leaving. I ordered the buffalo fried chicken wrap with no tomatoes with fries and a side of ranch. The buffalo sauce is served on the side, not on the actual wrap. The chicken was cold, which isn't how its prepared (in my experience) Tomatoes came anyway. The fries were cold and mushy. After getting food, server didn't come to check in until it was time for the bill. Once I paid, their system wouldn't print a receipt. The server on 3 different times pushed a button to try and get it to print but it wouldn't. Thought she was going to get it to print. Nope. I had to find her to ask for my receipt. Would not come back if I lived in the area.

I go here all the time! Low key and everyone, customers and staff are super chill! Beer specials…read moreall week and even open on Sunday! They have a pool table and hotshots in the back!