Listed in no particular order, here are our top 14 picks for restaurants you must try in 2018 in Oklahoma:

  1. Smokin Joe’s Rib Ranch - 3165 Jollyville Road, Davis

davisbbqmafia/Facebook Tucked away in the hills of southern Oklahoma is a rib ranch that’s as mouthwatering as it sounds. Smokin" Joe’s is located in Davis near the popular Turner Falls and serves a wide variety of barbecue that’s finger-lickin’ good. It’s a unique and quirky restaurant that’s devoted to making sure you get “love in your rub.” Check them out…the food goes fast, so get there early.For more information read our full article here.

  1. Country Cottage Restaurant - 6570 South Highway 82, Locust Grove

countrycottageok/Facebook It’s hard to find an all-you-can-eat buffet in Oklahoma that is made from scratch, daily. If you travel to the small town of Locust Grove in eastern Oklahoma, you’ll find Country Cottage Restaurant – a dining establishment that serves comfort food made from family recipes in a friendly atmosphere. If you haven’t had the pleasure of eating their home-cooked buffet, make sure to visit in 2018.For more information read our full article here.

  1. White Dog Hill - 22901 North Route 66, Clinton

travelok.com Sometimes you just need to get away from it all and enjoy a nice quiet meal. White Dog Hill Restaurant in Clinton is the perfect place to go to take you a million miles away from the busyness of life. It’s situated on a hill and offers panoramic prairie views, amazing sunsets, incredible food and a nostalgic atmosphere. As they say at White Dog Hill: “Come for the view, stay for the food.” For more information read our full article here.

  1. Southern Belle Restaurant - 821 US-59, Heavener

southernbelleheavener/Facebook Originally built in 1905, the Southern Belle railroad car was known as the “Sweetheart of American Trains,” and was a passenger train of the Kansas City Southern Railway. It was turned into a restaurant and is now a nostalgic place to dine. Not only is it a fun and unique place to eat, but the food is heavenly. You’ll find some of the best chicken dinners in the state, along with the most delicious homemade desserts. For more information read our full article here.

  1. The Spudder - 6536 East 50th Street, Tulsa

thespudder.com The Spudder in Tulsa has been serving Oklahomans award-winning steaks in a quirky, unusual atmosphere since 1976. The exterior and interior of the restaurant are filled with memorabilia from Oklahoma’s oil industry. So if you love mouthwatering steaks and enjoy eclectic places, The Spudder is just the place for you. For more information read our full article here.

  1. The Vintage House - 402 Main Street, Burlington

googlemaps.com Burlington, Oklahoma: Population 152. You would never guess this extra tiny town serves one of Oklahoma’s best steaks in a charming, fine dining restaurant. You seriously could blink and miss The Vintage House, a little gem with big flavor tucked away in northwestern Oklahoma. For more information read our full article here.

  1. Packard’s New American Kitchen - 201 Northwest 10th Street, Oklahoma City

PackardsOKC/Facebook Packard’s New American Kitchen is located in midtown Oklahoma City, in the original 1920s Packard Automobile showroom and features a rooftop bar with unparalleled views of the city. The cuisine is fresh, seasonally inspired and sourced locally whenever possible. Check it out…we think it will be your new favorite spot for outdoor dining in the city.For more information read our full article here.

  1. The Parrot - 2530 South Main Street, Grove

TheParrotSteakhouseandgrill/Facebook Sitting on the shores of Grand Lake, in northeastern Oklahoma, The Parrot Steakhouse and Grill boasts a tropical island ambiance that encourages everyone to relax and have a good time. The interior is filled with tiki huts, tropical flair, island music, lake views and more. The menu is full of surf and turf options and is a must-visit summer restaurant. For more information read our full article here.

  1. Clanton’s Cafe - 319 East Illinois Avenue, Vinita

AdventurerJim/Tripadvisor Oklahomans love chicken fried steak, and you can hardly blame us. I mean, what comfort food is better? Serve it up with a side of mashed potatoes, and you’ve got heaven on a plate. Clanton’s Cafe serves up a chicken fried steak that’s so good it’s been featured on television and in magazines. For more information read our full article here.

  1. The Blue Rooster - 8 miles north of Broken Bow on HWY 259N., Hochatown

The-Blue-Rooster/Facebook The Blue Rooster is located eight miles north of Broken Bow along Highway 259N. It’s nestled in the foothills of the Kiamichi Mountains and serves delicious Southern food in the most beautiful setting. The food is fantastic but it’s the outdoor porch that we are raving about. It’s off the back of the restaurant and is filled with lots of space…covered and open. For more information read our full article here.

  1. White River Fish Market - 1708 North Sheridan Road, Tulsa and 1105 East Kenosha Street, Broken Arrow

whiteriverfishmarkettulsa/Facebook White River Fish Market is an unassuming restaurant tucked away in the industrial buildings near the Tulsa International Airport (and now a second location in Broken Arrow). They have been serving a wide variety of seafood since 1932, and if you ask the locals where’s the place to go for fresh seafood, they’ll send you to White River. The popularity of this restaurant is a local legend and you’ll want to visit it.For more information read our full article here.

  1. Bleu Garten - 301 Northwest 10th Street, Oklahoma City

bleugarten/Facebook Of all the cool outdoor dining places in Oklahoma, Bleu Garten in Oklahoma City is at the top of the list. This luxurious food truck park is nestled in the heart of midtown OKC and is filled with amazing cuisine that rivals the top restaurants in the state. It features rotating food trucks, a bar pod, shaded seating, heaters, misters, live entertainment and more.For more information read our full article here.

  1. Nic’s Grill - 1201 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Oklahoma City

cweb123/Tripadvisor Nic’s has been serving mouthwatering burgers for almost two decades and they keep getting more popular as the years go on. They’ve received raving reviews from famous chefs, television shows, and in 2017 they ranked #19 for the best burger in the nation by Thrillist.For more information read our full article here.

  1. Click’s Steakhouse - 409 Harrison Street, Pawnee

travelok.com Click’s Steakhouse in Pawnee is a long-standing restaurant that’s been serving Oklahomans delicious comfort food since its beginnings in 1962. You’ll love the small town, western atmosphere, friendly staff and exquisite fare. Check out this timeless restaurant, specializing in steaks and homemade desserts, that everyone needs to visit at least once. It’s a favorite Oklahoma restaurant that continues to keep patrons coming back year after year.For more information read our full article here.

What other restaurants would you add to this list? Shar your thoughts in the comments section.

davisbbqmafia/Facebook

Tucked away in the hills of southern Oklahoma is a rib ranch that’s as mouthwatering as it sounds. Smokin" Joe’s is located in Davis near the popular Turner Falls and serves a wide variety of barbecue that’s finger-lickin’ good. It’s a unique and quirky restaurant that’s devoted to making sure you get “love in your rub.” Check them out…the food goes fast, so get there early.For more information read our full article here.

countrycottageok/Facebook

It’s hard to find an all-you-can-eat buffet in Oklahoma that is made from scratch, daily. If you travel to the small town of Locust Grove in eastern Oklahoma, you’ll find Country Cottage Restaurant – a dining establishment that serves comfort food made from family recipes in a friendly atmosphere. If you haven’t had the pleasure of eating their home-cooked buffet, make sure to visit in 2018.For more information read our full article here.

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Sometimes you just need to get away from it all and enjoy a nice quiet meal. White Dog Hill Restaurant in Clinton is the perfect place to go to take you a million miles away from the busyness of life. It’s situated on a hill and offers panoramic prairie views, amazing sunsets, incredible food and a nostalgic atmosphere. As they say at White Dog Hill: “Come for the view, stay for the food.” For more information read our full article here.

southernbelleheavener/Facebook

Originally built in 1905, the Southern Belle railroad car was known as the “Sweetheart of American Trains,” and was a passenger train of the Kansas City Southern Railway. It was turned into a restaurant and is now a nostalgic place to dine. Not only is it a fun and unique place to eat, but the food is heavenly. You’ll find some of the best chicken dinners in the state, along with the most delicious homemade desserts. For more information read our full article here.

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The Spudder in Tulsa has been serving Oklahomans award-winning steaks in a quirky, unusual atmosphere since 1976. The exterior and interior of the restaurant are filled with memorabilia from Oklahoma’s oil industry. So if you love mouthwatering steaks and enjoy eclectic places, The Spudder is just the place for you. For more information read our full article here.

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Burlington, Oklahoma: Population 152. You would never guess this extra tiny town serves one of Oklahoma’s best steaks in a charming, fine dining restaurant. You seriously could blink and miss The Vintage House, a little gem with big flavor tucked away in northwestern Oklahoma. For more information read our full article here.

PackardsOKC/Facebook

Packard’s New American Kitchen is located in midtown Oklahoma City, in the original 1920s Packard Automobile showroom and features a rooftop bar with unparalleled views of the city. The cuisine is fresh, seasonally inspired and sourced locally whenever possible. Check it out…we think it will be your new favorite spot for outdoor dining in the city.For more information read our full article here.

TheParrotSteakhouseandgrill/Facebook

Sitting on the shores of Grand Lake, in northeastern Oklahoma, The Parrot Steakhouse and Grill boasts a tropical island ambiance that encourages everyone to relax and have a good time. The interior is filled with tiki huts, tropical flair, island music, lake views and more. The menu is full of surf and turf options and is a must-visit summer restaurant. For more information read our full article here.

AdventurerJim/Tripadvisor

Oklahomans love chicken fried steak, and you can hardly blame us. I mean, what comfort food is better? Serve it up with a side of mashed potatoes, and you’ve got heaven on a plate. Clanton’s Cafe serves up a chicken fried steak that’s so good it’s been featured on television and in magazines. For more information read our full article here.

The-Blue-Rooster/Facebook

The Blue Rooster is located eight miles north of Broken Bow along Highway 259N. It’s nestled in the foothills of the Kiamichi Mountains and serves delicious Southern food in the most beautiful setting. The food is fantastic but it’s the outdoor porch that we are raving about. It’s off the back of the restaurant and is filled with lots of space…covered and open. For more information read our full article here.

whiteriverfishmarkettulsa/Facebook

White River Fish Market is an unassuming restaurant tucked away in the industrial buildings near the Tulsa International Airport (and now a second location in Broken Arrow). They have been serving a wide variety of seafood since 1932, and if you ask the locals where’s the place to go for fresh seafood, they’ll send you to White River. The popularity of this restaurant is a local legend and you’ll want to visit it.For more information read our full article here.

bleugarten/Facebook

Of all the cool outdoor dining places in Oklahoma, Bleu Garten in Oklahoma City is at the top of the list. This luxurious food truck park is nestled in the heart of midtown OKC and is filled with amazing cuisine that rivals the top restaurants in the state. It features rotating food trucks, a bar pod, shaded seating, heaters, misters, live entertainment and more.For more information read our full article here.

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Nic’s has been serving mouthwatering burgers for almost two decades and they keep getting more popular as the years go on. They’ve received raving reviews from famous chefs, television shows, and in 2017 they ranked #19 for the best burger in the nation by Thrillist.For more information read our full article here.

Click’s Steakhouse in Pawnee is a long-standing restaurant that’s been serving Oklahomans delicious comfort food since its beginnings in 1962. You’ll love the small town, western atmosphere, friendly staff and exquisite fare. Check out this timeless restaurant, specializing in steaks and homemade desserts, that everyone needs to visit at least once. It’s a favorite Oklahoma restaurant that continues to keep patrons coming back year after year.For more information read our full article here.

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