Oklahoma City's Top 5 Restaurants - Why He Got It Wrong

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[@JoeMckamie]

Great list! Made me hungry 🤣

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Same! 😂

[@davidwilliamson8696]

I was born and raised in OKC and have lived here most of my sixty-one years. I've also driven Uber for the past five years. If an out of town passenger asks where to go for dinner, I tell them about Cattleman's Steakhouse. It's not fancy but it's honest and real. There is no slick veneer. There's a good chance your waiter or waitress has been wearing that signature tuxedo shirt and diamond knot tie for twenty or thirty years. During lunch, you might see cowboys with spurs on their boots coming over from the stockyards after dropping off their loads. The steaks are excellent, the prices are reasonable, the potato, salad, and roll are included, the people are friendly, and they have - without a doubt - the best damn coconut cream pie in the state. Cattleman's is the heart and soul of Oklahoma City.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

@@davidwilliamson8696 born and raised here too. 42 years. Thanks for sharing. Cattlemen’s is a legendary spot in our city.

[@vincemiller8215]

And don't forget the lamb fries 😉

[@davidwilliamson8696]

@@vincemiller8215 I would never forget the lamb fries but I was already getting a little long winded.

[@fasst5511]

Cattlemen's is only famous because it is located in the OKC Stockyards and George HW Bush ate there on his visit to OKC. It is old and dated inside and is overpriced for what you get. I know someone who was a cook there for many years and even he said don't eat there for reasons I won't say here. I would go to Texas Roadhouse before I would go to Cattleman's and get a better steak for 1/2 the price.

[@JennyLaBouff]

I have to agree with him about Vast being #1. I will disagree with Braum's hamburgers. I'm not a fan....but they do have the best ice cream in OK.

[@eddiehagler6127]

You live in the paseo district? That explains a lot

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Not sure what that means.

[@heathermcd12]

@@BenFreemanHomesProbably saying you are Bouji lol due to the location.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

@@heathermcd12 lol ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@heathermcd12]

@@BenFreemanHomes Don’t worry, my office mates think I am Bouji too LOLOLOL

[@shawnbradford2243]

@@BenFreemanHomeshipsters…..

[@eddiehagler6127]

What are you calling the Plaza district???

[@BenFreemanHomes]

The Plaza District is along NW 16th Street between NW Classen and Pennsylvania.

[@oldokieworkshop4460]

Apparently neither one of you have ever eaten at the Chuck House on 10th for THE BEST Chicken Fried Steak dinner on Planet Earth. Now THAT is some good eats for a true Oklahoman, don't let anybody try and tell you different.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Chuck House! I haven’t been there in probably 20 years.. Need to get back. How do you rank their chicken fry against Del Rancho? After all, the meat hangs off the bun! 😂

[@Good_ol_Butch]

If you're going to talk about the Chuck House and Del Rancho, better throw in Kendalls in Noble...

[@fasst5511]

Chuck House is disgusting. And their chicken fried steak is 80% breading and 20% meat. Del Rancho has better chicken fried steak

[@eddiehagler6127]

The Buffet at Vast was disappointing to me

[@TC-bj8pu]

Ok… your list blows the other guys away! Frida’s is good and Jesse always took care of us when we went. My #1 now is Palo Santo! By far the best craft cocktails in the city! The Flannel Jacket is my fav. My wife loves the Spiced Daisy. Just to name a couple. Steve the very tall bartender is the best in the city and can make just about anything off menu if he has time. We order appetizers for our meal. Spicy Korean wings, street tacos, tomato bread and a salad. Not to mention the endless bowls of spiced popcorn while waiting. Halls Pizza is a fun experience as well and is right next door to Barrios. Hope this helps! Just Subscribed as well thx!

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Thanks for the comment. I love Palo Santo, they have some great cocktails! Jessie is amazing, one of the best in the OKC hospitality industry. Love Hall's and Barrio's too--great spots!

[@RK.Anthony]

I'm sorry, but any list that doesn't include Cattlemen's isn't Oklahoma. The best places taste like home and they generally aren't fancy or extravagant. The best meals of my life were served in my Great Aunt Zella's kitchen. Her sour dough rolls, she called them biscuits lol, were without doubt the most delicious bread I've ever tasted and that recipe is lost. 😢

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Thanks for sharing! Sounds like Aunt Zella's kitchen had a lot of great memories.

[@thrillhill9925]

Lived here all my life Del Rancho has to be on any list

[@BenFreemanHomes]

“The meat hangs off the bun!”

[@GarrettWorcester]

I was today years old when I discovered the meaning behind the name "Chicken & Pickle." I thought it was a sideways reference to Chic-Fil-A's ubiquitous pickle... I need to get out more, apparently.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

😂

[@DregemNA]

It's a hole in the wall but Abels in Warr Acres is amazing, taste great, + is good on the wallet.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

@@DregemNA I’ve heard that from a few folks. I need to check it out!

[@DregemNA]

@@BenFreemanHomes I've been going since I was a kid, My family went to it's grand opening night and it's been the go to since.

[@davidwilliamson8696]

@@BenFreemanHomes try the Palo Alto. Be sure to order the eggs sunny side up so they don't overcook the yokes.

[@mikehorrigan6106]

I'm surprised neither of mentioned Mickey Mantle's or Michael on about 63rd and May Ave. I'm no one mentioned Cattlemen I hate that place.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse is a longtime staple!

[@WilC379]

#1 The Ranch (Hefner location) #2 Cheevers #3 Cafe Kacoa #4 Bedlam BBQ #5 Neighborhood Jam My 9 yr old daughter wanted me to add her list😂: #1 Goro #2 Neighborhood Jam #3 Uncle Julio's #4 Sushi Hayashi #5 Benvenuti's

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Love it! Your 9 y.o. has great taste too! 😂

[@sarahnichols8485]

#1 Cafe Kacao, #2 Cafe De Lasie, #3 Tamashii, #4 Ma Der, #5 Nic’s

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Great list!

[@Idiotwriter711]

The chocolate milk at braums is on another level. I always get certain groceries from there it's a great place in addition to the food from the restaurant. Oh and where is eischens chicken. I know it's in watonga but still it's legendary

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Braum's grocery section is low-key underrated. Great for a quick stop for the essentials. Eischens is in Okarche, about a 45 min drive NW of OKC. And yes, legendary. Have you been?

[@alisonrwolf]

So many good places missing on this list! Kitchen 324, Stella, Halls Pizza, Bar Cicchetti, Paseo Grill, to name a few.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

@@alisonrwolf love all those! It’s so hard to narrow OKC’s food scene down to a top 5 (or even top 10!) list.

[@HOWdr1]

5 Best I have been to 1 Mahogany 2 cheevers 3 The lounge Craft Kitchen 4 Bricktown Brewery 5 Gauges in Guthrie Others The Hamilton Empire Pizza Hefner Grill Teds The Local Eddies Neighborhood Jam All the Paseo restaurants

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Thanks for sharing! That's a solid list.

[@loraleiffxi]

My daughter took me to Nonesuch. That was an amazing experience for me.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

@@loraleiffxi Nonesuch is great!

[@bungle13666]

Honestly, a solid list. I haven't been to any of them aside Goro. Point is, I already trust your tastes. You should review them in a more deep-dive way.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Appreciate the feedback.

[@geraldbeasley]

Thank for informing me making OKC home

[@BenFreemanHomes]

You bet! Where are you moving from?

[@Anubisdream1]

Ma Der Lao is the best in my opinion. Glad it made your list.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

@@Anubisdream1 one of my favorite spots in town right now.

[@fasst5511]

I have lived in OKC since 1960 Of the 10 restaurants listed in this video the only one I've eaten at Braums and have only even heard of two of the others. And to call Braums. a restaurant is a stretch. And I can think of 10 other places off the top of my head that have a better burger. Their ice cream is no bad but you can grab a bucket of Blue Bell at the grocery store that is better.

[@beautifulhorizons58]

I don’t know how you pased up Cattlemens, Ted’s Escondidas, Vann Barbeque Stand in Moore. I wouldn’t eat at those in the lists. I have lived in Okc 66 years. There are others. Don’t know what you are thinking unless they have to be high dollar.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Different strokes for different folks... Grey Sweater from my list would fall into the category of "high dollar" but I wouldn't necessarily say that about the other places I mentioned.

[@haywood1980]

Cattleman’s isn’t updated and modern, but it’s an absolute staple in OKC. My grandparents took me there as a kid and there’s so many memories. When people from out of town ask me what places to check out, I always tell them Cattleman’s and Eischen’s just for the historical significance of them. There’s so many amazing places to eat in and around OKC. My parents got engaged at Pete’s Place in Kreb’s back in 1968. I’d love to see a video on the oldest restaurants to try in Oklahoma.

[@BoomenSooner]

Born and raised in Okc, and have been to a few of the restaurants listed. But I am absolutely amazed that CATTLEMENS was not listed at all let alone it should have been in the number 1 spot. I have never been there and not had a packed house, early, late Monday-Sunday.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

@@BoomenSooner lotsa folks love it.

[@mikehorrigan6106]

@@BoomenSooner I've never had a good meal there

[@sarahbreen9907]

come try good gravy diner and ask for sarah!! 🎉🎉😂

[@BenFreemanHomes]

@@sarahbreen9907 where is it?

[@sarahbreen9907]

wilshire and western.. right out side of nichols hills! 🎉

[@zebrajenks]

it's to hard to make a top five, you would have to break it down into categories like asian, burgers, mexican, italian, pizza, etc

[@BenFreemanHomes]

100%! Could even have an entire category just for breakfast/brunch in OKC. 😂

[@marjorieanderson8626]

There are 1.4 million people in OKC... Therefore, there are roughly about 1.4 million "top five places to eat" in OKC.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Probably so.

[@kimberlydyson6672]

Check out The Owle Shoppe in downtown Shawnee Oklahoma. Their food is absolutely delicious! They have vegan and vegetarian choices. Everything is so fresh. If you’re into lobster grilled cheese, they have it.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Thanks for the heads up! I'm in Shawnee pretty regularly so I'll definitely check it out.

[@matthiassventoest6800]

..I hear you on chicken n’ pickle .., it’s not too 5 .., I do need to try Mexican radio though.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Thanks for the comment!

[@josh25w]

Solid list for sure. I'm not sure I'd be able to narrow mine down to just 5. 🤣🤣

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Seriously… so many great places!

[@Cartier_specialist]

There's no shortage of very good restaurants in and around OKC for sure. I've been to Deep Duece but haven't been to Grey Sweater. What an interesting name for a restaurant though. Be advised that cellphone reception in that area stinks for some reason but if you're dining you shouldn't be on your phone anyway.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

@@Cartier_specialist I have Verizon and never have a problem with reception in that area… Could be the carrier, maybe?

[@paulkeahtigh2]

Try "Darko Grill", Anadarko, Oklahoma, you will enjoy 😋 thanks 😎🏹

[@BenFreemanHomes]

@@paulkeahtigh2 thanks! I’ll have to check it out next time I’m down that way.

[@vericlese]

Um, Burgers = nic's, steak = red prime, brunch = cheevers, mexican = chelino's, and of course, Braums.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Great spots!

[@waldos9001]

😂 I’ve ate at food trucks that are better than the restaurants you listed

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Congrats

[@waldos9001]

You need to get out of the art district and explore other areas of Oklahoma City 🤦🏻

[@BenFreemanHomes]

I've been exploring all over this city for more than 40 years. 🖖

[@bengoolie5197]

What about Cattlemen's Steakhouse?

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Cattlemen's is an OKC classic! It was hard to narrow down my top 5... I should probably do a top 20 OKC restaurants video!

[@WilC379]

​@@BenFreemanHomesHonestly just between Good Egg dining restaurants and Hal Smith restaurants you'd have at least ten great options, plus there's so many amazing independent restaurants like Nic's, Iguana, Boulevard Steakhouse, Mary Eddy's, Hatch, etc 20 might be a struggle 😂

[@jjdogg0]

#1 McDonald's #2 Taco Bell #3 KFC #4 Wendy's #5 Thunder Dogs at 7/11

[@mspeir]

🤣

[@questioning-tt6mx]

Totally agree braums is definitely good

[@BenFreemanHomes]

🎵 "Braum's makes everything betterrrrrrr" 🎵 ...the real Okies will know.

[@dustinquinton]

Not one of those restaurants would be my choice. Did not know that Vast had a lunch buffet.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Thanks for sharing, Dustin.

[@kenchambers2269]

Braums is only good for ice cream if you like paying out the ass for 3 pints...

[@BenFreemanHomes]

@@kenchambers2269 I usually pay out of my wallet. Sometimes Apple Pay. There are definitely more expensive options for ice cream around town.

[@Jskew]

Are we talking Oklahoma City or Oklahoma City Area? In Oklahoma City Area, including Norman Benvenuti's is my#1. Kendell's chicken fry is probably #2 in Noble. It used to be Ann's on route 66 before it closed down. Cattleman's is way overrated. Why was Paseo Grill not listed or Pizza Gusto? J.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Pizzeria Gusto is my favorite patio in town. Vibes for days!

[@Jskew]

@@BenFreemanHomes best charcuterie board ever. You have to love a good crust. J.

[@btl4220]

TRAPPER’S 🥩 🍖 🥃

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Old skool. I can respect that. Do you prefer Trapper's over Pearl's?

[@mspeir]

I cannot believe that Pho Cuong (NW 30th and Classen) didn't make either list!🧐 For shame!

[@BenFreemanHomes]

That's a fair critique, although my favorite is Pho Lien Hoa on 23rd St.

[@Naturespalette333]

Cafe Cacao 🎉

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Love Kacao! That spot and Cafe Antigua are two of my favorite brunches in the city.

[@zebrajenks]

I live in the paseo

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Nice! It's a great district.

[@Naturespalette333]

Jk chef Rowling downtown is amazing 👏

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Yes!

[@juancantu7398]

First guy mentioned horrible restaurants !!! Not even top of 10 if we are talking about good meals. Second badge choices are good except Barrios, food is terrible.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

I happen to love the food at Barrio's! Different strokes... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@millerforester6237]

Most of these "top" lists are worthless. In this case, they list THEIR favorites. That's fine. If I am in OKC, I will check them out. However, my first stop is Cattleman Steakhouse. A filet, lamb testicles, and the big salad. Breakfast & Dinner. I'll have to start early.

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Any such list would be subjective, wouldn’t you agree? Cattlemen’s is a popular spot and loved by many!

[@lgray1963]

Vast - way over rated.

[@jebbbig]

#1- Micky Mantels, #2 Cattlemens, #3 Golden Palace, #4 Dan's Old Time Diner, #5 Ted's

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Great list! Thanks for sharing.

[@robwest5729]

Lol no

[@yourname5566_1]

It's all subjective...but golden places...really

[@shortbus7771]

Try Chows

[@BenFreemanHomes]

@@shortbus7771 where is it?

[@brettjones1809]

Braum’s is mediocre at best

[@shawnbradford2243]

It’s good fast food, great ice cream

[@Robert-g2n]

If you're going to do a top five list you need to describe what the food is at all five instead of one. I have absolutely no faith in your opinion as you so woefully failed to back up what you assert. Have a nice day

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Ok. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Thanks for the algo boost. 👊

[@BerdBlumensein]

Ice cream is good burgers not!!!!!!!

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Thanks for the comment.

[@ricksaunders8074]

That is wrong Braums is horrible once good No More The Garage has the best burgers This guy dont know Jack Never ate at Mahogany I will try Barrios soon I've never seen Grey Sweater open My sister lives in the Maywood The best Pizza Empire Joey's Upper Crust

[@BenFreemanHomes]

I do love a good Big G at The Garage. My favorite burger in town right now is Burger Punk.

[@carlslovinski3224]

Vast sucks!

[@scottyandell3644]

Paseo District is such an overrated area of OKC. Your list absolutely blows, and completely misses all the good places. Not everyone has a manbun and a nose ring

[@BenFreemanHomes]

@@scottyandell3644 I have neither a man bun nor a nose ring and also not sure how that has anything to do with the incredible food and art in Paseo. Weird use of your time to type out that comment but thanks for the algo boost.✌️

[@zebrajenks]

mexican radio is moving out of the plaza

[@BenFreemanHomes]

Yeah. Moving to Midtown, I believe.

[@thomasjames2352]

81 Stakeout. Comanche OK ,

[@Good_ol_Butch]

I'm thinking about moving back to Comanche.. I lived there in the 80s when I was a little kid... I remember living in one of Junior Meyer's places, and then we moved to the big white house on the NW corner of 8th and Willow, right across from Mrs. Coffee