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    4.4 (851 reviews)
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    Evelyn T.

    the whole place has such a chill, relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to unwind. The food here is pure comfort, especially that chicken-fried ribeye and the loaded tots, which were insanely flavorful and hit the spot after a long morning. The brunch dishes look amazing too. My only small complaint was that initial service was a bit sluggish when we first sat down, taking almost fifteen minutes just to get water and take our drink order, and my side of fries came out pretty limp and inconsistent compared to how crispy the tots were. Once the meal got moving though, the chill vibe and tasty food made it a really solid lunch overall. the standout comfort food and the super laid-back environment are the absolute best parts about this place. That chicken-fried ribeye is tender, perfectly seasoned, and total comfort on a plate, while the loaded tots are an incredible appetizer to share with the table. The overall space feels warm, casual, and unpretentious, making it a awesome spot to kick back with friends.

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    Tanera J.

    This was a very cute place in a cute area. We received great service from here and I really enjoyed this place. It will be in my oklahoma rotation since this is my second home now. We ordered the mozzarella sticks as an appetizer. They were bigger than I was expecting. I actually really loved the coating. It wasnt thick and it was slightly crispy and just melted perfectly in your mouth with the cheese. I LOVED that it comes with ranch and marinara as dipping sauces. Most places just give marinara and I always want ranch. However, their marinara was so good I mixed it and the ranch and it was 10/10 with the mozzarella sticks. Seriously so good. I ordered the cajun catfish for my meal. It was real catfish which is a bonus and the cajun seasoning was delicious. It was served with cilantro rice and I thought that was different but it was executed perfectly. Topped with crawfish gravy too. The gravy was thick and had good flavor. I tore the whole meal up, lol. I can not wait to come back and try more items because I seen a few things on the menu I wanted to try.

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    Jim C.

    Interesting building inside. Service was great. Food was good, not great - kale salad had a lot of kale, not enough of other stuff, the Southern salad I think was better, but the short rib in that, though tasty, was drier and tougher than I like. Wings were good but a little dry inside, not as good as Rivière Banh Mi's wings.

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    William Y.

    We ventured out today for lunch after being home bound due to a winter storm that rolled in last Friday. We decided on The Press in the Plaza District. Good choice! All secondary roads are still snow packed so at 11:30 there was only one other couple in the restrauant. The Press is in an old (1920's ?) repourposed building. The interior is comfortable, charming and a bit whimsical. We started with an order of cheese sticks. They were very good and large. I liked that the cheese sticks did not have Italian seasoning in the breading. Jan ordered the chicken fried ribeye with mashed potatoes, cream gravey and green beans. Jan loved it. I took a bite of the chicken fried steak and it was excellent. The green beans were very good. They were loaded with garlic, which I love, but if you're not a garlic fan, I would suggest another side. I ordered the grilled chicked sandwich with waffle fries. The sandwich was good and the waffle fries were excellent. The portions are large and the food quality excellent. The prices reasonable. The menu has variety. You can't go wrong by dining at The Press.

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    Ben W.

    Such a treasure buried on a side street in the Plaza district. Delicious food, friendly and helpful staff await you behind the colorful teal door into this establishment. I've been here twice and each time leaves me looking forward to my next visit. Adriana was our server last time and did an amazing job. Quick to keep our coffees topped off and full of information about the food items I was considering. I had the Big Boi Burrito, and it was very filling and yummy. My friends chose the Press Cobb and Breakfast Bomb. They were both very pleased and stated there was many options on the menu they would be interested in trying.

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    Cort M.

    Very imPRESSed!!!!! to say the least. This is like my backyard over here grew up as a kid right down the street and to see how things have changed and to watch this Plaza grow is really inspiring. Now onto the food I've eaten here several times, but this is by far the best thing that I've had the black and catfish was so good! Our awesome bartender gave me the great suggestion because you know I love Cajun food lol the service was really amazing! And you know you can't go wrong with the vibe of this place for a breakfast brunch or dinner! Love coming here

    Meatloaf and mac and cheese
    Nicole F.

    Service was quick and our server was polite. The food was amazing!!!! I got the meatloaf and my boyfriend got the chicken fried steak. The mozzarella sticks for an appetizer were good also. Definitely recommend trying

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    Karl S.

    We had dinner at The Press in Oklahoma City around 8:30 p.m. and found it to be a real gem. The restaurant was quiet and tastefully decorated, with a couple of TVs by the bar that weren't at all distracting. Our server, Taylor, was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and full of great recommendations. On her suggestion, we both ordered the pot roast, and oh my goodness... it was incredible. Pure comfort food at its finest. We couldn't stop raving about it! Taylor also mentioned that their Cobb salad and quesadillas are phenomenal, and I have no doubt the rest of the menu has plenty of winners. She noted the place is often quite busy and lively earlier in the evening, which I was glad to hear because a spot this good deserves a long, successful run. Great service, wonderful atmosphere, and absolutely delicious food. The Press has my full endorsement.

    Press Cobb as a Wrap
    Rachel W.

    I got the Press Cobb as a wrap and it's so cool they have this as an option! You can turn any salad into a wrap! It literally was so good I'm still thinking about it. The French fries were amazing as well as the deviled eggs!! Will definitely come back for this exact meal.

    Jeff M.

    This may be one of the best restaurants in town when accounting for multiple things like decent Southern options, flavor, consistency, price, and lastly, value (i.e., quality with respect to price). The Press Cobb may be one of the better salads (if not the best) in town. Filling, flavorful, and packed full of good ingredients; something to be especially appreciated in this shrinkflationary economy where every other restaurant bilks you by either cutting portions/ingredients while also simultaneously jacking prices up. Also, their fries are truly delightful. Honestly, I've never had a bad thing yet. Never change, the Press. My heart would probably break because you're like... one of three reliable (reliable in the sense that you can trust that you won't be disappointed) local restaurants at this point.

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    Bequer G.

    The press is a comfort food staple in OKC! A gem in the plaza district with sweet vibes! While it's not your grandma's flavor, it's decent American comfort food with a modern vibe! Great place for family dinner or lunch with friends! The service is pretty good and the food is always ready in good timing!

    May T.

    Impressed with their comfort food! The restaurant has a very cozy family atmosphere. We got there during a super busy time but were seated very quickly. I got the chicken sandwich and my bf got the steak and both of the meals were yummy!

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    Brynlea F.

    The press is one of my favorite places to eat in the plaza. They serve brunch all day and have a great menu. The chicken sandwich is a large portion and is one of my favorites, along with the buffalo mac!

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    Always a pretty good experience with tasty food, attentive waitstaff in a funky and hip location. Great vegetarian and vegan options :)

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    Great food and the back patio was perfect for dining with 3 small children. They had gluten free bread, which was a bonus for our daughter.

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    The Loaded Bowl - The Garfield vegan lasagne - delicious!

    The Loaded Bowl

    4.6(515 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    •$$

    I'm really going to miss this place. For years, it's been my favorite spot for vegan food (and Red…read moreCup) in OKC, and I always appreciated how much thought went into the menu. The cashew mac and cheese was always my top pick...hard to beat for comfort food, vegan or not. Thank you for all the years of great food and service. Wishing everyone the best as you move on to new things. The restaurant will be missed, but all the good you brought to the community will stick around for a long time.

    While returning home from a cross country trip, I discovered this restaurant via the HappyCow app…read more Upon visiting their website, I saw that their options were either pickup or delivery so I called to inquire about nut free menu options since hubby is deathly allergic to nuts. The employee who answered the phone was friendly and knowledgeable in informing me that they have two nut free bowl options which are the orange chicken and the sesame rice bowl. Since hubby also wanted a buffalo chicken sandwich, I asked the employee if this food item contained nuts and after confirming with another employee, she replied that the sandwich was also nut free and consists of their store made chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, cabbage, and vegan ranch. Following my phone call and after reviewing the restaurant's menu online, I ordered the down home bowl consisting of cashew mac and cheese, their store made TLB chicken tossed in BBQ sauce, grilled broccoli and topped with green onion while hubby got the orange chicken bowl as well as the buffalo chicken sandwich with fries. Upon arriving at the restaurant, hubby and I were warmly greeted by a restaurant employee and I was pleasantly surprised that once could order inside the restaurant in addition to the online pickup and delivery options. The inside of the restaurant has an upbeat atmosphere with happy, bouncy music playing as well as various signs of solidarity with. Inside the restaurant, visual signage show customers the difference in bowl sizes between their standard regular bowl and a larger loaded bowl. Although I was excited to be able to purchase a premade orange chicken wrap to eat for the next day while on the road trip home, unfortunately, hubby was saddened to learn that their gravy for their mashed potatoes contains walnuts. The food pickup process was efficient and I was happy to be able to purchase additional sauces, premade wrap to go, and drinks to accompany our meal. Overall, the food was cooked well, presented beautifully, and was very tasty as well as filling. With a variety of menu options to choose from as well as generous portion sizes, I absolutely plan to visit "The Loaded Bowl" the next time I'm in the Oklahoma City area.

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    The BeetBox - Honey Mustard Chickless Sandwich

    The BeetBox

    4.7(65 reviews)
    7.6 mi
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    WOW. This food is incredible. We had the black bean burger and the bang bang tacos. The "fish"…read moretacos were better than any fish taco I have ever had. Everything was amazing. the flavor, the crunch, the texture. ALL 10/10! We will be back and I cannot wait to try the chicken sandwich next. Please try this place, you will not be disappointed. Even if you are a meat eater, TRY THIS place. I claim this place as a wowwy goody experience. Wish it was closer to my work so i can eat it more often.

    Unfortunately, I can't leave a good review because of the service I received yesterday my daughter…read moreand I went there yesterday to enjoy a very good meal but instead we were argued down because I told the owner can I talk to you sir quietly and told him your food was very good as usual but your service was very bad. That's all I had told him he explained to me what had happened was our fault when we were ordering she ordered what she wanted and I ordered what I wanted. I didn't understand he was quite and distant but it was like we had to tell him twice, but when he brought our food out, it was one meal and when my daughter told him he was saying that he didn't know we wanted more food and we were dining in. The only thing we did not do was to look at the receipt. I gave him a five dollar tip and we sat down and wait on our food and when it was brought out, we had one burger meal and a small box of their wings, and that was when we looked at the receipt so my daughter informed him he got the order it was paid for, but he never did apologize for the mixup and that's what I was letting him know, but he did get belligerent and started yelling at us as if we cussed him out and it was our fault. We should've paid attention because he told us what we had ordered, which was not so he was not very talkative. He didn't smile. We didn't pay attention to that. Otherwise I wouldn't have never given him a tip. We left him a bad review. He wants to comment it and say that we were trying to get a free meal, which is totally against my character, but not once I yelled at him the way he yelled at me I was surprised that as a manager that's how he handled the the misunderstanding which was not professional at all, I told him I would not come back because the service was not good, but for some reason this man has a terrible disposition. I'm sorry, sir. I have to leave this but you know what you did again like I told you, the food was good but as a manager of a business you won't have that business long if you treat people like the way you treated me and my daughter.

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    The BackNine Grill - Smash burger

    The BackNine Grill

    4.8(4 reviews)
    13.0 mi

    Back Nine Grill is an absolute gem in the Surrey Hills Golf Club neighborhood. I don't eat meat,…read moreand they happily make custom orders for me every time--which honestly says a lot about a place. Everything I've tried has been incredible: the breakfast burrito, quesadilla, nachos with white cheese and fresh pico de gallo, mushrooms, French fries... all so good. Their house-made ranch dressing is next-level. Honestly, the food here is better than almost anything else around. I constantly hear people raving about their smash burgers, and they even run a daily smash burger special from 2-5pm that includes fries and a drink. Great food, great service, and it's literally one minute from my house--can't beat that! Highly recommend.

    If you're scanning the Yukon area for a burger that truly delivers -- look no further than The…read moreBackNine Grill at Surrey Hills Golf Club. Tucked away in a golf-club setting but open to the public, this spot feels like the best of both worlds: casual-clubhouse atmosphere and a menu full of bold, delicious choices. From the moment you step in (or drive up to 11340 Surrey Hills Blvd), the vibe is welcoming: a laid-back place where you can grab a bite before or after a round, or just swing by because you're craving something good. Their menu offers everything from wings, crispy mushrooms, and fried pickles to smash burgers, hot dogs, wraps -- but what stands out is their smash-burger game. My favorite -- and what I boldly call the best burger in the area -- is the "BackNine SMB." Two thin, crispy-edged patties smashed on the grill, American cheese, sautéed onions, jalapeño, and house sauce on a toasted bun. The flavor balance hits hard: juicy, slightly crunchy edges, melty cheese, the right kick from jalapeño, and just enough sauce to tie it all together. Service here is another big plus. During my visits, staff were friendly, attentive, and efficient -- not the kind of place where you wait forever for your order. Other reviews on Yelp echo that sentiment, calling The BackNine Grill "some of the best burgers I have had" and praising the quick, solid service. If you're after a great burger, fast service, and a relaxed, clubhouse-meets-diner vibe -- The BackNine Grill should be high on your list. Whether you're coming off the golf course or just ordering for take-out, I promise: give the BackNine SMB a try. You might just agree it's the best burger in the area.

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    Nosh - Best microwaved chicken breast in the region

    Nosh

    3.7(123 reviews)
    11.9 mi
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    Came for a work event and couldn't have been more delighted! The server was knowledgeable about all…read moreof the tea options, the sandwiches were tasty, and these were the best scones I have ever had bar none! The parking was easy and the vibe was chill! I hope to be back soon!

    I really wanted to try the afternoon tea at Nosh and was so looking forward to it. Well, you get…read morewhat you pay for. First of all they set up a tiny table for 3, there was no room on the table top to even lay your phone down, it was full of plates, teacups and saucers, teapots, cutlery etc. Overdone and pretentious. I grew up in Sydney Australia and have had high tea all my life, English high tea is not set up ridiculously like Nosh does. They also seated us right at the entrance of a baby shower party, where people walked past us in and out of the event room which also has clear glass partition, so we felt like we were being watched as well as constantly disrupted with traffic. The tea was the only good part. The food on the trays were dismal: sandwiches were dry, most likely prepared the day before. Egg salad sandwich was nothing more than a smear of mashed eggyolk, extremely salty, on dried up bread. I can't even remember the other bad sandwiches. The desserts were so sorry looking, they must've been at least 2-3 days old. The lemon tart was disgusting, a small dollop of lemon curd in a stale pastry cup; the "assorted cake dots" was 1 tiny bite of cake - literally size of a quarter. Macaron was store-bought. We did not get the scone with jam and cream that I pre-ordered. Nothing was really edible on the entire tray. This was THE SINGLE WORST dining experience I have ever had, embarrassing to say the least. The manager was walking around the restaurant in a weird jogging suit kinda outfit, very unprofessional. The servers were very polite but that really doesn't make up for the fact that they couldn't put together a proper tea. Don't waste your money. Oh, and bring cash, because they'll slap a 5% fee if you use card. This place is a huge embarrassment to Oklahoma, don't waster your time and money.

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    Lorena - Oysters and pimento cheese ball

    Lorena

    4.6(90 reviews)
    1.1 mi•Plaza Court District

    Everything about our first experience at Lorena was exceptional! It's a beautiful place-intimate…read morewith a great vibe. The signature cocktails were a big hit by our party of 4. For starters we had cast iron biscuits with 3 different butters & jams and the pimento cheese ball with homemade chips and crackers. Yum! The entrees at our table consisted of the southern fried chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans (exceptional!) and the short rib pot roast (my DIL loved it). The dessert was a peach hand pie with peach ice cream. Again-delicious! We were able to linger and enjoy celebrating the two birthdays without feeling rushed. Ben, our server, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and anticipated our needs. I highly recommend checking out Lorena-a soon to be local favorite for you as it is for us.

    Went to Lorena for a wedding day brunch as a member of the groom's wedding party and had a…read morephenomenal time! Started off with delicious deviled eggs and mini biscuit appetizers, which were to die for. The deviled eggs were perfectly seasoned, very creamy, and came with a chili oil that will become a staple ingredient in my own deviled egg recipe from now on. The mini biscuits came with butter, honey, and jam which all paired phenomenally well with the fluffy yet crispy biscuits. All appetizers paired very well with the coffee, which was very flavorful and clearly a much higher quality roast than you typically find at brunch spots. Everyone was extremely pleased with their entrees. I had the chicken friend chicken, which was perfectly crispy and had a delectable flaky better containing moist tender chicken. The service was prompt and friendly, leaving nothing to want. The manager even came over to greet us and wish the groom and happy wedding day. She was so kind and gave the wedding party dessert to congratulate the groom. It was a fried pie kind of think with ice cream, and a perfect way to finish a perfect wedding day brunch with friends in a beautiful, warm, and inviting atmosphere at Lorena.

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