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Red Ox Tavern

3.2 (218 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Gary G.

Our server was very attentive and took our drink order right away. They have a nice beer selection here. The restaurant was clean and we had a nice corner booth. Plenty of TVs if you like watching different sporting events and they also have video games and a pool table. The food got a thumbs up from all involved which was 2 lunch salads , chicken pot pie and a club sandwich . all were fresh and delicious. The prices were reasonable and I would recommend trying The Red Ox Tavern.

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Fran P.

The menu has plenty of options. The parking is plentiful. I have been here a couple times with my family and have plenty of room for large groups. The service and ambiance is pleasant. The food is decent.

Christina S.

This bar is nice and spacious. They offer a lot of seating compared to most bars. The food was okay to me I only had the fired pickles and Caesar salad. The fired pickles were crunchy and delicious. Whatever batter they used was perfect for them. The caesar salad was decent but they put way too much dressing on the salad. I decided to give them 4 stars because my guest really enjoyed their food and experience. They said everything was tasty and delicious. The service was good. No complaints there. I would give them another shot and try something different to really experience their food. I almost forgot to mention the drinks here amazing.

Sharina J.

They need a more accessible beer list instead of just the TV's. The only wheelchair seats in the bar area is not in front of a beer list TV. Our waitress Chantel was amazing and I highly recommend you get her section!

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Jamie G.

My wife and I were near OU and decided to stop in for dinner. We hadn't been here in a while and I didn't remember much about the place. There are two sides to the venue. One side is all tables with several TVs scattered around. The other side is a bar with tables. The bar side was very busy, so we were seated on what I will call the quiet side! I ordered fish sandwich and my wife a margarita pizza. The fish sandwich was huge! The cod was perfectly crispy. I added tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato and cheese. Sooo good. My wife loved the pizza. She opted for the garlic crust, which really complimented the pizza. I decided to try the new Oberon Eclipse on draft and it was amazing! One of the things that really surprised me was the prices. The food was very reasonably priced, almost cheap! I would have expected to pay quite a bit more for the quality of the food. Red Ox will now be on our regular rotation of local bars. Keep up the good work!

Mitchell D.

Never had a bad experience at the red ox if it's the football game on or just playing pool we always have a good time at this location. The food is always very tasty. The menu could be a little bit better with more unique items, but it is a bar, friendly besides the hostess they always got somthing wrong with them lol also in the summertime the patio is very nice

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Victoria M.

This restaurant is a staple in the community and a reliable place to get a good meal! Parking is a breeze and the waitstaff are always attentive and friendly. Lots of different seating options - dining room to the left, bar seating to the right and then outdoor seating as well. Outdoor seating is half covered and the other half is not. Heaters for the colder weather. Red Ox is also tucked away from Walton and you don't feel that you're off a busy street. Tons of TVs in the bar area and outside. Lots of different menu options but their breadsticks are the best! Drink menu also has excellent choices of beer, wine, and cocktails. They make a mean strawberry lemonade sangria. They have good sized portions - like the steak fajitas and the shish kabob dinner where you can get more than one type of meat. A solid local dining spot!

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The variety and quality of food here is excellent! It's a very nice yet also casual restaurant!

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Hostess very rude. Major and attitude. All over food and service along with Christmas decorations were beautiful!

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3.8(29 reviews)
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Food was great, every option we ordered surpassed our expectations. Our server was an amazing guy…read moreand made our visit an excellent experience. The restaurant itself had an awesome environment and perfect for those who need a place to watch a sports game.

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