The Tulsa Food Blog

Think of Boston Deli and you’ll conjure up an image of a little shop back east, sausages hanging from the ceiling, an old guy slicing pastrami. Walk through the front door of Boston Deli on 61st Street and it’ll be a lot like you imagined. A smallish space with glass cases laden with meats and [...]

Cinco De Mayo is here (Tomorrow, May 5th) and we want to help you participate by either partying hard or visiting one of Tulsa’s many Mexican restaurants. When it comes to Mexican food, Tulsa definitely has a long list of establishments that will feed anyone’s perception of good Mexican food. Check out the list below [...]

Superb food in an elegant Brookside setting for $12. What more can I say? Oh, there’s more. There’s a crucial point almost halfway through Virginia Woolf’s masterpiece “To the Lighthouse” when family and friends assemble for dinner. Sitting around the dinner table, each feels alone, distant and uncaring as they perform the social rituals of [...]

Local Table is one of our favorites.  In our hearts, they are most famously known for their Sunday evening wine and appetizer specials.  We like to go in with friends and order wine and appetizers off of the bar menu.  The appetizers are a good size,  2 of them make a good meal.  Running at [...]

Some great things are in store for March. When it comes to the finest beer in Oklahoma and some of the greatest food around, there is only one place to be. [video link] On March 31, 2010, Marshall Brewing and Polo Grill are teaming up to bring you a menu of excitement that is sure [...]

Sometimes just eating out for a special occasion isn’t good enough. I know I personally enjoy dinner and a show, or some type of 3-phase night that involves great food and entertainment. At Shogun, for a friends birthday we got our 3-phases all in one place. After a drink at the bar, we were seated [...]

Baxter’s is a branch off the original Interurban Grill, but Owner Craig Baxter has made this restaurant his own personal creation in Downtown Tulsa. Interurban Restaurants began in 1976 when the Founders opened in Norman’s abandoned Interurban Trolley Station. Interurban is a casual and fun concept featuring a wide variety of menu items catering to [...]

With Oktoberfest and Halloween with the kids coming up, this might be the last weekend to get a nice romantic dinner in. Brian and I had the chance to visit Bodean Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market. Wow. I cannot believe this beautiful gem is tucked away in South Tulsa. This is definitely a fine-dining restaurant [...]

Tulsa is introducing a new concept into a land of burgers, french fries, steaks and milkshakes. Going Raw.  This concept has been sweeping the country for a few years now and has proven to be a healthier alternative to what most people know as “normal” eating. Cooking not only destroys nutrition and enzymes, but when [...]

Classy, stylish, sophisticated atmosphere, and some of the most elaborate food in town. Lucky’s menu, created by owners Matt and Brooke Kelley themselves, features something appealing for everyone. The menu was inspired by Matt’s extensive culinary training and visiting many culturally diverse places such as New York, Chicago and Mexico to create this lush menu [...]

Cardigans is a great place tucked away on Lewis Avenue offering home-cooked food, great service and a calm atmosphere. Open for 16 years, Cardigans reminded me of a sports bar type atmosphere without all the noise. The walls were scattered with history derived from pictures of Tulsa, and how things used to be downtown. Deep [...]

Grand Opening Monday October 5th, Yokozuna is a brand new upscale Asian eatery in downtown Tulsa. Following Elliot Nelson’s other well known restaurants: 2 and soon-to-be 3 McNellie’s Pub locations, Dilly Deli and El Guapo, this local establishment has a modern flare with fresh Asian cuisine. Located in upcoming downtown, Yokozuna has great food, a [...]

Its a beautiful morning, and I get a phone call from a good friend that is in town! She had just gotten out of class at OSU-Tulsa, and asks me if I would like to go to lunch today.  Since she is new to Tulsa, she asks if there is a place I recommend close [...]

Coming Soon to Brookside! Quick, convenient, delicious and affordable. All it takes is fresh ingredients of the highest quality, careful preparation and the imaginative genius of Wolfgang Puck. Relax and savor inspired casual dining. Wolfgang’s newest concept is a contemporary and casual restaurant featuring premium, quality menu offerings at an affordable price. The rotating seasonal [...]

As we rounded the corner before stepping through the glass door, all I could say was wow. I felt as if I was in New York City walking into a modern, sophisticated restaurant. With deep shades of black, grey, cream, silver and white, this ambient, classic atmosphere stole my breath as soon as I walked [...]

Beautiful weather, awesome friends, and sweet margaritas. It was a beautiful Saturday night and some of my friends were in town. We decided to meet for a late dinner and drinks at El Guapo Cantina which is located in the Blue Dome District here in Tulsa. First of all, the building itself is impressive. With [...]

I had never tried Jamaican food before, so Hibiscus was a new experience! I love the Jamaican culture, and sure enough, the restaurant resembled this culture to a T.  Dim lighting, very chill reggae music, warm colors, comfortable atmosphere and friendly free-spirited staff were all present. We went on a Wednesday night which is “open [...]

This Saturday, September 26th, 50 Teams will compete right here in Downtown Tulsa in grilling the best steak in Oklahoma. Don’t miss the opportunity to try the best steaks in our great state. Live music will begin at Noon and the teams will begin grilling at 12:30 p.m. If you would like to attend, tickets [...]

Tailgating this weekend? Let Lambruscoz do the work!! Lambruscoz is a Full-Out catering extravaganza. Not only a catering service but a restaurant and they deliver! Walking in I didn’t know what to expect. It resembled a very charming craft store mixed with awesome homemade food. The smell of fresh baked bread and dessert right out [...]

While I was out running errands with a friend the other day downtown, we decided to give the Mexicali Border Café a shot. I have driven past the one on the Southside nearly every day, but had yet to try it. So when I saw the other location, in the historic Brady district, I knew [...]

Hammett House, in Claremore, is one of those restaurants that is absolutely worth the drive out to Suburbia. The Hammett House has been a Claremore staple since 1969 and remains the ultimate restaurant in the area to get “Down-Home Cooking”. The Hammett House is one of those hidden gems in the Tulsa area that you [...]

With a unique approach to creating and presenting some of the most beautiful dishes in town, executive Chef Justin Thompson decided to create one of the specials that will be available during Restaurant Week. We also had the pleasure to speak with manager Mark Shefield at Sonoma Wine Bar and Bistro. Located in modern and [...]