Basil Mediterranean Cafe
211 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma City ⚲Uptown 23rd Street Mediterranean kitchen — grilled kebabs and shish kabob, falafel wraps, gyro platters and lamb shanks, with Persian saffron tea and Turkish coffee.
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OKC Metro · 17 towns
Basil Mediterranean Cafe, Bellini’s Ristorante & Grill, Clark Crew BBQ and The Mule, plus 80 more — 84 local restaurants across 17 towns in the OKC metro.
The OKC metro has a food scene far bigger than its reputation, from Route 66 diners to the Asian District to El Reno's onion burgers. These are independent restaurants, grouped by town.
Uptown 23rd Street Mediterranean kitchen — grilled kebabs and shish kabob, falafel wraps, gyro platters and lamb shanks, with Persian saffron tea and Turkish coffee.
Not yet approvedLongtime local pick for Italian with a patio and a see-and-be-seen bar.
Not yet approvedAward-winning BBQ — Texas-style brisket, ribs, and smoked favorites.
Not yet approvedPlaza District favorite for gourmet grilled cheese, local brews, and cocktails since 2012.
Not yet approvedA longtime local institution on 23rd St with a loyal following for creative street tacos.
Not yet approvedDowntown cafe in a historic building known for farm-to-table brunch and its fried chicken pot pie.
Not yet approvedA dedicated fanbase turns out for the hummus, falafel, and shawarma at this longtime deli.
Not yet approvedNortheast-side smokehouse turning out hickory-smoked brisket and ribs for decades.
Not yet approvedA reliable, world-class Oklahoma institution — a civilized evening out done right.
Not yet approvedNeighborhood favorite for elevated American comfort in Nichols Hills.
Not yet approvedElevated comfort food rooted in Oklahoma’s seasonal, agricultural bounty.
Not yet approvedBeloved fast-casual spot for fresh, flavorful salads, sandwiches, and bowls.
Not yet approvedThe famous Steak Sandwich Supreme on the northwest side.
Not yet approvedSmall Warr Acres breakfast cafe — chilaquiles, crepes, conchas, and some of the best iced coffee around.
Not yet approvedFamily-run Guatemalan kitchen — garnachas, empanadas, and handmade tortillas on N MacArthur.
Not yet approvedWarr Acres bakery for custom cakes, tres leches, and cookies people drive across town for.
Not yet approvedNeighborhood pizzeria and a Bethany go-to along the Route 66 stretch.
Not yet approvedPopular local pick for Asian fusion and dinner favorites.
Not yet approvedBethany Latin grill known for grilled chicken, birria quesadillas, and salsa made fresh daily.
Not yet approvedHonduran and Mexican kitchen on NW 23rd — carne asada con tajadas, quesabirria, and aguas frescas.
Not yet approvedAll-day breakfast in a renovated old gas station on the corner of 2nd and Broadway.
Not yet approvedThe downtown Edmond outpost of the Oklahoma grilled-cheese favorite — big melts, bourbon drinks.
Not yet approvedA family-owned local obsession for authentic Mexican a step above the standard Tex-Mex.
Not yet approvedBeloved OKC-metro Mexican spot famous for made-fresh tortillas and huge portions.
Not yet approvedChef-driven neighborhood restaurant that regularly tops Edmond’s best-of lists.
Not yet approvedGourmet burgers and a big local-beer lineup — a go-to for a casual family night out.
Not yet approvedFamily owned Guthrie diner since 1994 — breakfast and lunch, comfort food done properly, doors open at seven.
Not yet approvedA historic-downtown Guthrie favorite for BBQ, catfish, and hearty home cooking.
Not yet approvedWarm, family-owned Italian restaurant where regulars are treated like family.
Not yet approvedBeloved for the best ribs in Guthrie at a reasonable price.
Not yet approvedA Norman rite of passage — the patio, a Swirl, and a burger. Pure college-town tradition.
Not yet approvedCampus Corner institution for decades — many locals call it the best burger in town.
Not yet approvedA Norman institution since 1971 — sizzling fajitas, fresh salsa, and a warm welcome.
Not yet approvedDowntown breakfast institution since 1989, family-run, known for its award-winning chili.
Not yet approvedNo-nonsense Oklahoma barbecue from a former Sooner safety — brisket and fall-off-the-bone ribs.
Not yet approvedCampus Corner staple for decades — huge portions of pasta and Italian classics.
Not yet approvedAn OU staple — Irish-pub fare with an Oklahoma twist and a game-day patio on Boyd.
Not yet approvedVoted best pizza in Norman year after year — build-your-own with five sauces and three crusts.
Not yet approvedClassic Oklahoma barbecue and comfort — a nostalgic Moore favorite for generations.
Not yet approvedA slice of southern Germany — house-brewed beer and rare weisswurst, with live German music.
Not yet approvedModern counter-style Cajun near I-35 — po’boys and fried seafood done right.
Not yet approvedVibrant, family favorite for authentic Mexican and cantina classics.
Not yet approvedCreative gourmet burgers and a big craft-beer list — a lively local hangout.
Not yet approvedNorth Indian kitchen on Moore Ave — curries, tandoori, momo dumplings, and fresh naan.
Not yet approvedFamily owned and operated Italian kitchen in Newcastle, dedicated to the memory of the family's grandfather.
Not yet approvedDown-home diner with all-day breakfast and blue-plate comfort food.
Not yet approvedFamily-run Italian kitchen going back to 1951 — breadsticks, pasta, and a full bar.
Not yet approvedFamily-owned Newcastle spot with thick homemade chips, white queso, and Tamale Tuesdays.
Not yet approvedMidwest City home of the famous Steak Sandwich Supreme — an Oklahoma institution since the ’70s.
Not yet approvedOld-school Midwest City drive-in — steak sandwiches, cheese curds, and hand-battered onion rings.
Not yet approvedSmash burgers with danky sauce and caramelized onions — truffle fries and cheese curds on the side.
Not yet approvedHomegrown Oklahoma breakfast chain locals lean on for pancakes and omelets.
Not yet approvedClassic Del City diner — chicken fried steak, big breakfasts, and bottomless coffee.
Not yet approvedFamily Korean restaurant on SE 29th — galbi, bulgogi, kimbap, and a full spread of banchan.
Not yet approvedDel City taqueria with fresh-pressed tortillas, street tacos, and cantaritos served in clay jars.
Not yet approvedDel City sit-down spot known for catfish, burgers, and Tuesday night karaoke.
Not yet approvedA Choctaw favorite for hearty Italian plates in the metro’s oldest chartered town.
Not yet approvedHometown café for big breakfasts and bottomless coffee.
Not yet approvedLocal comfort-food diner, a friendly neighborhood standby.
Not yet approvedFamily-run Mexican spot serving homemade tamales and enchiladas.
Not yet approvedLocal family-owned taqueria in Shawnee — street tacos, mole platters, homemade salsas, margaritas and beer.
Not yet approvedFamily owned and operated in Shawnee since 2001 — everything made from scratch daily, down to the tortillas and the white cheese sauce.
Not yet approvedCoffee, brunch and books on Shawnee Main Street, and the kind of place people passing through stop for twice.
Not yet approvedMain Street restaurant and bar with a full dinner menu and weekend brunch.
Not yet approvedSmall Main Street kitchen doing sandwiches, salads and rotating daily specials.
Not yet approvedOn historic Main St — an Oklahoma-proud menu of Okie burgers, bison meatloaf, and fried deviled eggs.
Not yet approvedFamily-owned nod to Yukon’s Czech heritage — famous for kolaches in ten fruit flavors.
Not yet approvedCasual local eatery for pizza, prime rib, and familiar Italian favorites.
Not yet approvedNew Mexico–style comfort food and a neighborhood favorite for green chile everything.
Not yet approvedEast Coast–style delicatessen locals rave about for stacked sandwiches.
Not yet approvedHometown bakery and coffee shop — cupcakes, custom cakes, pastries, and a place to sit and work.
Not yet approvedMustang’s home for the Oklahoma-proud Lokal menu — Okie burgers, steaks, and scratch cooking.
Not yet approvedHome of the famous Steak Sandwich Supreme — an Oklahoma legend made fresh to order.
Not yet approvedBuild-your-own Mongolian grill and a fresh sushi bar — cooked to order in front of you.
Not yet approvedLongtime Oklahoma barbecue name doing smoked ribs and classic sides.
Not yet approvedLocal favorite for big, fresh bowls of pho and Vietnamese comfort food.
Not yet approvedPiedmont pub kitchen open till two every night — burgers, catfish and Southern plates, fried pickles and mac-and-cheese bites.
Not yet approvedA town favorite smokehouse locals return to again and again for the meat.
Not yet approvedFamily-run Mexican grill and a local go-to for chorizo-chicken tacos and burgers.
Not yet approvedQuaint local spot pulling double duty with standout American and Chinese plates.
Not yet approved1950s-style Route 66 diner famed for its fried onion burger — an Oklahoma classic since 1989.
Not yet approvedSlinging onion burgers since 1926 from a legendary 14-seat Route 66 counter.
Not yet approvedPart of El Reno’s onion-burger trinity — signature burgers and root beer in frosty mugs.
Not yet approvedOld-school El Reno drive-in for burgers, fries, and hometown nostalgia.
Not yet approvedEvery restaurant is a real, open local business, and the order rotates daily so no one gets a permanent spot at the top.