McClintock Saloon & Chop House 2227 Exchange Ave. mcclintocksaloon.com 405-232-0151 What works: The fresh sauce with shrimp cocktail and gravy with chicken-fried steak are highlights. What needs work: The steak is cooked to-order but benefits from sauce additions. Tip: Don’t ring the bell unless you’re in a giving mood. The 50-foot solid oak bar underneath […]
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Bayou best
Magnolia Bistro 722 N. Broadway Ave., Suite 100 magnoliabistro405.com 405-673-7550 What works: The étouffée and gumbo have depth of flavor, and the jalapeño cornbread is unique and tasty. What needs work: The shrimp and grits need more acidity. Tip: It’s only open for lunch Monday-Friday. In a corner restaurant in Automobile Alley that’s only open […]
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Poseidon adventure
Poe Bouyz House 3500 Interstate 35 Service Road instagram.com/poebouyzhouse 405-458-0556 What works:The bread used for its titular sandwiches has a crunchy exterior and pillowy-soft interior. What needs work:The gumbo misses the opportunity for added flavor, and the sandwich was dry. Tip:The restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays. The most interesting-looking restaurant in Oklahoma City is […]
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BBQ showcase
George’s Happy Hog Bar-B-Q 712 Culbertson Drive 405-525-8111 Cornish Smokehouse 801 SW 119th St. cornishsmokehouse.com 405-703-1300 What works: Sides at George’s live up to superlative menu descriptions, and jerk sauce at Cornish Smokehouse has heat that grows. What needs work: The spicy barbecue sauce at George’s is too acidic while the menu at Cornish can […]
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Cuvée comfort
Café Cuvée 1200 N. Walker Ave. cafecuvee.com 405-898-8120 What works: It delivers both contemporary and classic French-inspired dishes like cornbread and hazlenut-crusted salmon. What needs work: The Brussels sprouts were a little bland and could have benefitted from texture. Tip: Don’t forget about breakfast and brunch service. On the bottom floor of the Ambassador Hotel, […]
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Food Issue: Breaking the mold
Black Walnut 100 NE Fourth St. 405-445-6273 blackwalnutokc.com 405-228-8386 What works: The branzino has cripsy skin and delicate balance of flavor between saffron couscous and lobster broth. What needs work: The pappardelle was overcooked and drowning in sauce. Tip: The pappardelle was overcooked and drowning in sauce. Sandwiched between his two other restaurants, Chef Andrew […]
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Gogi expansion
Gogi Go! 1324 N. Walker Ave. gogigo.co 405-778-8524 What works: Offerings are fresh and flavorful, and the ordering process is quick. What needs work: Signature bowl items are listed on the website but not in the store. Tip:You can order half orders of base items, like both rice and japchae. Gogi Go! first brought its […]
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Mayan tacos
The Mayan Taqueria & Cantina 3020 N. Walker Ave., Suite A What works:Each taco gets its own treatment, and honey with shrimp works well. What needs work:The chicken in the enchilada was a little dry. Tip:Be on the lookout for new cocktails in early 2020. In late October, Yelp released its ranking of top 50 […]
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Craft pizzeria
Birra Birra Craft Pizzeria 1316 W. Memorial Road, Suite 102 birrabirrapizzeria.com 405-607-0060 What works:The servers are prompt and knowledgeable, and the pizza ingredients are high quality. What needs work:The cheese bread was only slightly warm under melted cheese. Tip:Do not be afraid to ask your server about cocktail and drink pairings. Earlier this month, a […]
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Comfort Orchard
Olde Orchard Restaurant 7339 NW 23rd St., Bethany 405-787-3332 What works: Service is quick and friendly and everything is made from scratch. What needs work: Don’t mess with tradition. Tip: Save room for dessert. In honor of our issue that releases the week of the country’s celebration of independence, I wanted to find a restaurant […]