This is a fantastic restaurant hidden away in the woods off of Highway 9. For those of us who live in NW OKC it's about a 45 minute drive but it's worth the effort. Make sure to check the OU sports schedule before reserving your spot. OU football, basketball, softball and baseball games will slow your trip to a crawl because of traffic. It's also a bed and breakfast so you can always plan a staycation and avoid the traffic altogether. We've eaten there twice in the last 30 days and I'll include pictures and dishes from both trips. I chose it for the destination of my birthday and none of the 8 guests complained about the drive but all raved about the food. Instead of discussing each and every dish in detail like I normally do (this review would take many pages) I can say without reservation that you simply cannot go wrong with any choice. The soups are silky smooth and packed with flavor. I had the mushroom soup as a special on a previous trip and the taste was from the ground fresh. It must have been made with fresh mushrooms and herbs. The soup on this particular night was a creamy tomato bisque that was velvety smooth and amazing. I've had the House Salad and Caesar Salad. Both are fantastic. The former is a wonderful combination of greens with a light champagne vinaigrette that pairs perfectly. A "simple" Caesar salad is difficult to make but they've got it right. On this occasion I had the filet mignon; juicy, tender and the perfect temperature. I've also had the chicken and pork dishes which were wonderful. My husband has had the salmon and lamb, so I've tasted them and found them to be very good. The rack of lamb has a reduction sauce that would make drywall palatable. On this night I had the chocolate tort while a few others chose the crème brûlée and bread pudding. Pictures are unable to convey the the chef's mastery. I can't find the receipt and can't remember our server's name, shame on me. She handled our table of nine as easily as if it were a table of two. Her skill made a difficult job look easy. Don't worry about the distance. Highway 9 is a well-paved, four-lane highway. The restaurant is only about four miles east of I-35 and is an easy drive. My only suggestion is to check the OU sports schedule. I can also recommend spending the night and enjoying a room. read more

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We made the mistake of booking a room at the Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast for our son's graduation, and it almost ruined our weekend. Luckily the Marriot in Norman saved us because we were too grossed out by our filthy room at Whispering Pines to stay a second night. We stayed in the "Vineyard Suite" (sounds classy, right? It is not, it is disgusting). We arrived late in the evening the first night, so it was too late for any other options, and I did not realize how unclean and unhygienic the room was until the next morning. There were dirty fingerprints smeared all over the doors and refrigerator doors, food encrusted on the kitchen cabinets, crumbs and food caked on the stovetop, and what looked like years worth of filth on the baseboards. The staircase looked like a football team had tromped up and down carrying armloads of loose sawdust. The only dining table was covered in a thick layer of oil (and a dead fly). (I did not eat the breakfast because I was too grossed out by the room to eat this place's food.) There was a weird brown sludgy spot of something--blood? poop?--encrusted on one of the bathroom cabinets. There was hair (not mine!) on the sofa, which clearly had not been vacuumed in a while. We also had a variety of dead bugs scattered around--my husband removed the dead cricket from the closet before I got a picture. There was a strange situation in the dining area--a large beer label mirror was propped dangerously against the wall along the side of the dining table just waiting for someone to trip onto it. So, I texted Traci in the morning, and she did . . . absolutely nothing. She did not respond to my texts and hung up on my calls. I finally got her to respond to an email in which she pledged to give us a refund, without even apologizing for the state of the room! And then she didn't even give us the refund! During follow-up communication, she promised my husband more than once that the refund would be forthcoming, but somehow it never materialized. So we had to request a reversal of the charges on our credit card, which the credit card agent informed us would be filed under the "unhygienic/unclean" category--the agent was completely grossed out (he was actually saying, "Ewwwwwwwww" on the phone), and the credit card company granted us the charge reversal. Because Traci did not keep her pledge to refund us, here I am to gross you out, tell you not to stay here, and to post the absolutely disgusting pictures. Enjoy these snaps of our Whispering Pines nightmare! Be sure to get your credit card charges reversed if you have a similar experience, because Traci will not give you a refund! read more

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I really enjoyed this place! It's quiet and the atmosphere was very pleasing. Went here for my graduation dinner and everything was great. The escargot was fantastic and the tomato basil soup was great. I got the ribeye as my main and there is so much food on your plate. Will definitely go back read more

Whispering Pines Restaurant - 14 Oz. Ribeye and a cosmo - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

I've stayed one night here and I'm excited to have one more because this place is well worth the competitive rate - so peaceful and beautiful, everywhere you look and explore. I spent some time with a friend by the huge lily pond with a fountain and an extended pier, just out from a covered area used for weddings!! The breakfast was real food and delicious!! I just needed a place to stay so I'm thankful I took my time to find this amazing best kept secret that far exceeds my expectations. read more

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Our go-to bed and breakfast! Fantastic spot for honeymoon, anniversary, or night away from the kids! Every room is different, so read the descriptions before you choose yours. Breakfast is delivered at the time you pick, and make a reservation if you want dinner in the restaurant. Don't miss strolling around the pond, and take a minute for the old wooden swing. The best part... the bubble bath! read more

Whispering Pines Restaurant - Having breakfast on the patio of our cottage after the rain - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

We celebrated Valentine's Day at Whispering Pines Restaurant. It was a packed house. The food and service was good. The atmosphere is part of the experience. It's a beautiful place. read more

Whispering Pines Restaurant - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

OMG we just discovered this place and it's absolutely beautiful. Sarah our waitress was awesome and the food is amazing. It's truly a hidden treasure in Norman. read more

I was really looking forward to staying here with my husband and also other family members that were in town for a wedding but my excitement was short lived! Once we were told the room was "ready" we arrived soon after. When we walked in to the cottage it looked clean on the surface but after we looked it was not. The jet tub that I was looking forward to using looked dirty and had not been cleaned. At that point I had not been in touch with the owner but as my husband sat down on the couch in the sitting room he realized it was WET....and it was urine! At that point I reached out to the owner and NO answer. My husband finally flagged down a young lady that worked on the property and my husband showed her the couch and and told her of our issues with the cottage and asked for a different room. We had to get ready for a wedding but before we left she came back and said we could go to another room when we came back from our event. We came back to a MUCH smaller room with none of the accommodations that we paid for! NO closet to out our stuff in and NO drawers either. We stayed the night but the next day I contacted the owner AGAIN to mention our issues and asked for a refund of the different prices on the rooms. I have YET to hear anything from the owner of this property! No apologies, no solution, no refund. This showed us how much effort and care they really care about this property. After looking around as we were leaving it just confirmed by lack of landscaping, trash and other distractions from the property that the owners just want to get people in here and get paid. It is a DUMP and we will let everyone we know in the OK area about the lack of concern of what could be a really cool place. What a waste and what a shame on whoever manages this place! read more

Been here several times thought out- and it's been up and down, as most restaurants that have been around as long as they have, my last experience was spot on- good food, great service, clean restaurant. read more

- Need a break from Campus Corner? - Looking for a restaurant that isn't all the way up in OKC but serves fine dining entrées that will make your mouth water? Whispering Pines was erected in the 1990s but has all the charm of a hotel built much earlier in the century. The location gives all the peace and quiet of being in the "middle of nowhere," but is just a few miles east of Norman. They offer exceptional touches like freshly baked bread, rich original soups, and homemade palate-cleansing sorbet between courses. A full bar of fine wines and spirits is also available to complete your dining experience. And, while you won't pay "OKC steakhouse" prices, you will receive a 5-star meal. Give it one try and you'll be hard pressed to find a better fine dining experience in Norman. read more

Whispering Pines Restaurant - The 8 oz. Filet Mignon with fresh herb veal demi sauce ($52) - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

My wife and I move to Norman 4 years ago and have been talking about going to Whispering Pines restaurant. We went two nights ago and didn't disappoint. Meal was excellent. Super quality place and much larger restaurant area than I previously pictured on Yelp. Excellent service, super reasonable prices and the chef was just excellent. The mushroom soup I've ever tasted. Will be going back really soon. read more

I wanted to love this place: this is for the bed and breakfast I was disappointed. We arrived late and our room was so hot. It had a air conditioning unit in the wall but was not running at full capacity. The unit also made a weird noise that made it hard to sleep. The decor needs updating. read more

I stayed in the B&B. Filthy. Bring cleaning supplies. Overpriced and over promised. This is not a 5 star luxury anything. It's at best, a motel 6 2.5 star at 5 star prices. Don't waste your money. read more

Quaint and so, so tasty. Started with the crab bisque and a house salad. Both were wonderful. I got the chicken and my husband got the filet. We both cleaned our plates and finished it off with a cream brûlée and took a chocolate cake home. We would definitely come back again. Natalee took great care of us! Our compliments to the chef! Thank you for a wonderful, relaxing evening out before our baby comes. read more

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Went here for a special New Year's Eve dinner and it wasn't good. They put some type of nasty sauce/gravy on the steak and the lamb rack even though we told them not to. It gave me some pretty bad indigestion and won't be back. I won't be back and don't recommend it. The cottages are too dim, the ceiling fan has the lights removed. The toilet room looked like a club toilet it was so dim. I'm sure they're cheap and trying to cut cost but DAMN!!!!! I can't see very well in this place. The fridge didn't even have a light. Also ran out of hot water because we used the jacuzzi tub, therefore, COLD SHOWERS!!! If you're older and have vision problems don't come here. read more

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The food and the server was fabulous! however we came in as a group of college students for a birthday and after we paid some of the party left and the higher ups came over and repeatedly asked if they paid which felt extremely accusatory. After that was out of the way, we had assumed tip was already added since it was a larger party and we read online it was already added. We later found it was not so those who left had not tipped but us who stayed made sure to tip extra so our waitress was treated well. During this conversation the woman, not the server, seemed extremely dissatisfied that those who had left did not tip. We explained this miscommunication and it felt very much like it was required to tip, and tipping is very much an optional service. Anyways the restraunt food and atmosphere are great just expect a little confusion if you're a larger party and especially if you're younger. read more

Great food, very cool atmosphere, great and accommodating service! Make the trip out from OU when in the area!

My husband booked online and requested someone to call him for a dinner reservation. No one called him. He said he called at least 15 times and left messages. He never got a return call. Finally, he got someone to answer and made the reservation. Reservations are required so he was very insistent on getting one for us. My husband booked us a night here for our 21st wedding anniversary. We live in Norman so this was suppose to be a relaxing stay-cation for us. We checked in. Got to our room, the Satin Suite, and every thing was set up as my husband requested. Champagne chilled, rose petals on the bed as well as flickering candles, chocolate cake in the mini fridge. We relaxed and talked before dinner. It was so nice...no dogs no teen daughter. We went down before our dinner reservation to get drinks at the bar. There was a wedding reception so it was very loud, we could barely talk. Luckily, after the wedding guest got drinks and food they went outside. The bartender was Jack of all trades, bartenders and waitress. She was attentive and did a good job with a good attitude. We ordered dinner, a steak and lamb. Both were really yummy. Very expensive, but yummy. After dinner we walked the grounds a little bit. It was hard to be have a romantic moment with all the wedding guests every where. There were many very young children running around. After walking around we went to our room to enjoy alone time. Which was very nice. However, when we went to go to bed the chaos came alive. Our room was above the bar, restaurant and kitchen. It was so loud. All the noise carried upstairs. Loud guests, barking dogs all night long. Clattering dishes. My husband went to bed around 10pm. I waited MUCH later for the noise to stop. I finally went to bed and the dogs wouldn't stop barking. The bed was so uncomfortable. My husband actually got up and slept on the sofa because he was so uncomfortable. The next morning we got up to leave. We were both so exhausted from a lack of sleep and my husbands back her so bad. We went to go check out and cancel our breakfast. I had to knock on the door to get someone's attention. She didn't seem to care that we were checking out and canceling breakfast. She said to leave the key on the counter and she would cancel the breakfast. I obviously bothered her. On the way home we were talking and my husband said he wanted to go home in the middle of the night. I said I did too, but I didn't want him to think I didn't appreciate all the effort he put into celebrating our anniversary. This place was recommended by one of my husbands friends who had a much better experience than we did. The place was nice until bedtime. read more

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Another lovely anniversary meal at the best fine dining restaurant in Norman. Pork tenderloin and potato-crusted salmon both delicious. And the potato rose petal in the center of each plate was a cool touch. Good soft jazz in the background. Our server, Sarah, was attentive, friendly and helpful. read more

This Inn was very delightful and beautiful! Set off the road in a rolling countryside with plenty of trees, a lake, facilities for a large gathering, outdoor patios, indoor dining are some of the amenities they offer. Each room is different and has a theme. The beds were very comfortable with nice linens. The bathrooms have a spa tub and the towels are very soft and the toiletries are nice. Check-in with Amelia was smooth and she was very helpful. Shout-out to Lexi and Amber also! Helpful and pleasant, assisting guests. The rooms were immaculate! We stayed Mar 3 and Mar 5 so we had two different rooms, both beautiful! Thank you for a very lovely experience. My husband and I had a visit to remember and we will be back! read more

Whispering Pines Restaurant - The Inn driving in at night. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

This is a wonderful little bed and breakfast! I stayed here for a night about two months ago, and whole experience was wonderful. The owner was very friendly and went out of her way to make accommodations for my stay. I had to make last minute changes due to a mistake on my part, but she was very understanding. The rooms are adorable and very well kept. The grounds are forest-y and beautiful, so it felt like I was in a fairytale haha. Also; They bring breakfast to you in the morning as an extra bonus. Would definitely stay here again. read more

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The food, ambiance, and service were amazing! It's off the beaten path enough that it's a great option for a peaceful meal after OU game day. We are definitely staying here next time. It's a lovely property and the service is incredibly attentive. read more

This is one of my very favorite places in Norman, Moore, Oklahoma. It is well worth the drive. Went last night for my birthday dinner and it was excellent. Thank you to the wonderful chefs and the waitress was very nice. Highly recommend this place read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the metro area. It has French cuisine and everything is impeccable. We started out with a split of red wine. I'm not sure which one, which is a faux pas in my part, but it was nice, They brought us out bread and butter. But not just any bread and butter; this is bread and butter from the gods, from Mt. Olympus, it was Manna from heaven. The bread was a freshly baked yeast roll that had the imperfections from being actually kneaded and baked. The butter was in a design and was wonderful. It is honey butter with dill. It doesn't actually sound good, but I actually just ate butter, it was so good. The soup of the day was a cream of mushroom and it was creamy and perfect with nice pieces of mushroom. Then they brought us a small scoop of citrus sorbet made in house and it was yummy. It was also to clear our palettes for the main course. I had ordered the half a rack of lamb with a wine reduction. I had it cooked to medium rare. It was being amazing. The man could just melt in my mouth. They serve it with vegetables and potato au gratin. I literally couldn't eat it all and had to bring it home. I'm not wasting an amazing meal. read more

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Oh, my goodness. Where to even begin. We arrived early and were seated promptly anyway. The wine list is impressive. The atmosphere and ambiance are perfect. The setting is intimate and the chairs were arranged wonderfully to focus on each other and the beautiful view. We loved watching the hummingbirds outside the window! Each course was served with perfect timing, with a palate cleanser between. I had the poached pear salad and the pork tenderloin. My husband had the shrimp cocktail and chicken. There are no complaints! Our server was lovely and attentive without hovering. We would give 10 stars if it were an option. read more

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Frequented Whispering Pines for years and now they have brunch! The biscuits and gravy are legit and the French toast is ridiculous too. Make a reservation to ensure you can get in. Brunch starts at 11. Dinner: the duck is where it's at. Start with the smoked salmon sampler though. Great wine selection and prices at least 20% less than the same bottle at Mahogany's. Staff is friendly and generous but focused. Consistency is key and they're on point in that respect with service, presentation and knowledge of wine and the menu. Ask for David! read more

Whispering Pines Restaurant - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

Stayed here a few times and have always enjoyed our stay. Great food and drinks at the restaurant and wonderful places to walk around and enjoy nature. Stayed in the Satin Suite. read more

Place was phenomenal! Luke and Ty were our servers and were extremely knowledgeable and are the brand new owners. Great outdoor area with incredible rooms and cottages to stay in with a very nice outdoor seating area. Would be an awesome place to host a wedding and or small ceremony. Had the Duck and Pork Tenderloin for the main course and the Sweet Corn-Crab Bisque as an appetizer. Topped it off with Crème brûlée. Great people with brand new renovations and seating and bar area. Highly recommend for a great night out for a date night and or with friends. read more

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Homemade honey butter, incredible smoked salmon, roast duck breast perfectly prepared, stellar service . . . where do I even START? Easily one of my favorite locally owned restaurants in the Oklahoma City metroplex. Intimate, relaxing ambience. Terrific asparagus, too. OMG read more

Christmas dinner was SPECTACULAR! I had the shrimp linguini, a Caesar salad to start, and a creme brûlée for dessert-- all was impeccable! We paired the dish, and a lasagna with the Cavit Pinot Noir 2017. We all thought it paired nicely with all dishes. I will definitely be back-- and to stay the night at the B&B, of course! read more

Whispering Pines Restaurant - Shrimp Linguini & Cavit Pinot Noir 2017 - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

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We have reservations for Valentine's Day and it was beyond amazing!!!! Amanda was one of the servers and she is one of a kind! Thank you to everyone for the excellent service and the food was the best I have ever had in Oklahoma!! I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I bought a groupon worth $30 for this place and had to use it before it expires. So I invited a classmate to go along. We arrived at the place past 8pm, which was hard to find by the way. It was secluded, near lake Thunderbird. Outside it was a little scary but inside it looked really nice. If I have a significant other with me that night, I would have enjoyed it much more because this place is perfect for date nights. Just make sure to bring money because we paid $100 excluding the groupon, but we ordered alcoholic mixed drinks though which I advice against. Take your date here if you have a chance. She'll love it!!!! read more

I love a good B&B for all my traveling. This one did not disappoint. Very cozy room, complete with king size bed, couch, Electric fire place, jacuzzi tub with bubbles and bath salts. We stayed 2 nights. The staff was hospitable. The breakfast was tasty. A fabulous experience in all. read more

Whispering Pines Restaurant - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

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Booked our anniversary dinner here. Food was absolutely horrible. We ordered the special which was the New York strip with a black pepper sauce. The steak was precut and covered in a brown gravey with peppercorns. This was one of the toughest steaks I have ever had. Our server was amazing. She is not responsible for what was put on our plates. We really could have gone to Outback and had a better meal. Will not ever be back. No thank you. read more

For the bed and breakfast inn: this review was very hard to rate.. I would say a more precise would be a 3.5. The room and amenities were excellent. We stayed in the lavender room, which included a jacuzzi, comfortably fits 2 people. We enjoyed the candle, bubbles, and sea salt that came with it. The complimentary selection of movies and snacks available were also a huge plus! The breakfast was phenomenal! It is personally delivered to your room at the time you request it. Fresh coffee is also made outside of the room in the hallway. Bathrobes, makeup remover wipes were an unexpected plus! I can't really rate the service because we were pretty much left alone the entire time. The only downfalls were that 1) we did not get greeted properly. A teenager was the one that gave us our keys. I wish we had an actual host that told us what activities there was to do in town since it was our first time in OK. And also to tell us the details of our stay. 2) out bed was lopsided- the left side was steeper than the right, which made it hard to sleep with your partner. 3) the tv was staticky (if you wanted to watch cable, the movies view were fine) All in all, we still enjoyed our quick getaway night. We will still keep this location in mind with the hope that next time they have a better host and a new bed. Perhaps we will give a different suite in the future! read more

Whispering Pines Restaurant - Breakfast in bed! #5 - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

The surrounding grounds we lovely. With that being said. Check in time starts at 4 we got there about 4:45 and no one was at the desk. I had to call the inn keeper. He kept saying what's your name and then said I will send my wife, then she was hard to understand. She wasn't even going to tell me where our room was. The room was cramped. I have never had to sit side ways on a toilet before because it was soooooo close to the tub. THE BED: was the worst! I felt like we were sleeping on a stone slab. Did not get much sleep. THE FOOD: wow the limited choices were ok but the Omelette was over cooked. The "fruit bowl" if that's what you call it was pathetic. read more

Whispering Pines Restaurant - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

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I had the most amazing experience at this romantic place! The food was absolutely phenomenal and our stay was so cozy and beautiful! Will definitely be returning to enjoy this place again! read more

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I am reviewing the B&B. I was put in a unit with NO shower. It had a jacuzzi which couldn't be filled because there was a sign that there wasn't enough hot water. So I had to sit with my head under the faucet to wash my hair and try to clean up. I rented this unit 6 months out to attend my grandsons graduation. Needless to say I was stuck there. Tears and stains on the carpet, and very low to no lighting. Ordered breakfast to be delivered to my cottage and had to call reception and the kitchen in the AM to see where it was. No answer, got dressed, went to reception only to see them eating at the bar. I asked why not answering phone. Oh "our cell phone is gone, can't find it". I called two different numbers. Eventually got breakfast. Bottom line, wouldn't go there again. read more

Absolute perfection in every way. The food!! The Service!!! The atmosphere!! The surroundings!! This is one of my favorite restaurants around. I am always extremely please with the food and service. It is very quiet, romantic and relaxing. The lamb is the best I have ever had. Everything is excellent!! David is wonderful. I can't wait to go back. read more

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This is a magical place Wonderful service at the bed & breakfast! The staff is more than helpful and so friendly! Thanks for the great time read more