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.

Chill bar, with character. Off brand sodas aside, reasonable…read moreprices. Check before for cover charge before you go, as they have bands play sometimes.

Customer service. I enjoyed taking im all the natural beauty…read more Food was good It ain't twin peaks but great personality

Loved the environment and the music. Great bartenders. If you love to dance this is the place to be.read more

We absolutely love this place! The drinks are delicious. The fresh mojitos are our favorite…read more Friendly staff and great atmosphere. We love that there is a dress code. It makes it classy and respectable. We are much more comfortable here than any other typical Lawton bar. We love to dance to the wonderful Latin music and even come early for extra dance lessons! We have a blast every time we go.

I've been to Duncan a few times on business but never have stopped here to eat. I finally had a…read morechance to give this place a try. First, its inside the casino so if you don't like that type of setting then you may not like this place. Its not its own room but rather a raised up section in the center of the casino. I didn't mind that aspect but the one issue you do have is the casino is a smoking facility so there is no way to escape the smoke if you are a non-smoker. For that reason alone I knock off a star since I'm not a smoker. I was here on a Sunday night so there was nobody else eating in the restaurant. The service was very good, but then again its easy to sever a party of 1. The menu has a lot of good options but I went with the Pulled Pork plater with a side of mac n cheese and onion rings. The BBQ was pretty good. It was good well and had a great flavor to it. The mac n cheese and onion rings were also good. I've had better but these were certainly acceptable. Overall, I would go back but would also have to take into account who might be with me as not everyone is going to be able to tolerate the smoke atmosphere.

I took my family to Aces on a Sunday afternoon about 1:00 p.m. & just like the previous review said…read morethat they are located in the center of the casino, open concept, & no "no smoking" section. None of us smoke so if you cannot get past this, do not go here. We first ordered the chips and salsa ($4). This was the only thing that we did not like. The salsa you could tell was made with fresh tomatoes but it did not have any seasoning in it at all. It could of used onions, cilantro, a mild jalapeño, and salt. Three people in our party order the chicken fried steak meal ($11) and one person ordered chicken fried chicken ($10). Each of our meals came with two sides, you can chose what you want. They automatically come with homemade mash potatoes & white gravy, green beans, and texas toast (it is more like regular toast). Between all of us we chose mash potatoes, green beans, regular salad (with amazing homemade ranch), caesar salad, beer batter fries, & fried okra. All of us where very happy with our selections. The chicken fried steak is HUGE!!! None of our steaks had any gristle in it!!!!Our server Linda was great. Our water glasses never were empty and she was very helpful with her honesty on selections of food and sides. Toward the end of our meal, the manager came over and checked on us. My daughter was told that there is not any good place to eat in Duncan and I highly recommend Aces. My husband said out of all the casinos that we have eaten at before, this is by far the BEST!!!!

Ok weird bar. Ok set up good tables. But drinking is another thing. Must spend $20 to use a credit…read morecard

The best place to play pool in town. Great tables and great prices. Tournaments on Friday and…read moreSaturday nights.

A great addition to Elgin…read more Our food was quickly prepared and delicious. Will be back.

This was our first visit to Backyard Sports Bar and Grill, but it will not be our last. The menu…read morehad a great selection of food with a few very unique items. The food was delicious and the portion size was large. The waitress that took care of us was very friendly and provided excellent customer service. She kept our drinks full at all times and checked on us often. The prices were very reasonable , specially for the portion sizes and quality of the food. We will definitely be back!!!

Good food. I love their taco Tuesday. Very simply food. We get chicken soft tacos, beans, and rice…read more It runs between 10-12 dollars. Their prices are a bit higher on other plates. They have Friday fish. It's a small place and with great owners. It's locally owned. You should try this. It's certainly worth it.

Awesome food. Great service. Food was fast Owner came out to check on us. Definitely recommend for…read morelunch or dinner.

I ordered the Spam Kimbap as an appetizer -- first time trying it, and it was so good! I also had…read morethe Beef Bulgogi, which was tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The sides were fresh and delicious, and everything tasted homemade. The restaurant itself is a tiny little gem, and the service was excellent -- Nicole was so kind and helpful. I actually came here about 20 years ago, and the food was amazing back then too. I was so happy to see they're still open! The new owners have made some changes, but all in a good way. I'm really glad this place is still around -- I'll definitely be back.

We always come here when we are in Lawton, the service is always amazing and the food is…read moreexcellent!! It's gotten to where by boys come every weekend with their friends && the staff enjoy messing with them! Great atmosphere! We will always come back!