About the Restaurants

In a state where the first roads were pounded out by wagon trains and cattle drives, Oklahoma is as proud of her steak houses and barbecue pits as she is her ranches and open ranges. Whether you prefer the blue plate special at a roadside café or hearty portions from an all-you-can-eat buffet, you’ll never have to look far for classic American fare. Throughout the state, Oklahoma’s Western heritage has also bred a diverse blend of kicked-up flavors, including traditional Mexican, Tex–Mex, and contemporary Southwest. In urban areas like Oklahoma City and Tulsa, formally trained chefs are teaming up with local ranchers to create farm-to-table menus which showcase Oklahoma’s rich agricultural bounty—much to the delight of traveling foodies.