Guidebook for Tulsa
Shopping
Walk 5 minutes to:
Shopping (Saks, west elm, Restoration Hardware, Gap, New Balance, Pendleton, etc., as well as a Starbucks and some local shops like Elephant Trunk, Snow Goose, and Lollygarden)
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Some of Tulsa's best independent restaurants (Stonehorse Cafe never disappoints (Open Tues-Sat; save room for dessert); Brownie's Gourmet Burgers has a wide variety of interesting options; and Wild Fork is a popular brunch spot, but if you're up in time for breakfast, get some beignets!)
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Utica Square
1709 Utica SquareWalk 5 minutes to:
Shopping (Saks, west elm, Restoration Hardware, Gap, New Balance, Pendleton, etc., as well as a Starbucks and some local shops like Elephant Trunk, Snow Goose, and Lollygarden)
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Some of Tulsa's best independent restaurants (Stonehorse Cafe never disappoints (Open Tues-Sat; save room for dessert); Brownie's Gourmet Burgers has a wide variety of interesting options; and Wild Fork is a popular brunch spot, but if you're up in time for breakfast, get some beignets!)
TA Lorton
555 S Zunis AveUnique home goods
Drinks & Nightlife
Hodges Bend
823 E 3rd StAlso serving coffee and breakfast in the daytime
Vintage Wine Bar
324 E 1st StExcellent wine menu and handcrafted cocktails
MixCo
302 South Cheyenne AvenueArtisan cocktails
Kilkenny's Irish Pub
1413 E 15th StGreat Irish pub and restaurant
Prairie Artisan Ales Brewpub
223 N Main StLocal beers & good food
Cain's Ballroom
423 N Main StA must if you're into live music
Parks & Nature
It's the best part in Tulsa, period. They also have a not-to-miss Arboretum and Greenhouse (enter at 25th & Rockford). One of our favorite places to take a walk.
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Iphakhi le-Woodward
2435 S Peoria AveIt's the best part in Tulsa, period. They also have a not-to-miss Arboretum and Greenhouse (enter at 25th & Rockford). One of our favorite places to take a walk.
I-Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve
1925 Woolaroc Ranch RdTurkey Mountain Park
6800 S Elwood AveEssentials
Whole Foods Market
9136 S Yale AveWalgreens Pharmacy
1714 Utica SquareTarget
1701 S Yale AveTrader Joe's
3702 S Peoria AveFood Scene
Bramble Breakfast & Bar - Downtown
1302 E 6th StBest brunch!
Laffa - Medi-Eastern Restaurant & Bar
111 N Main StWhen you want something different
Biga
4329 S Peoria AveHandmade noodles at this special Italian restaurant
Pure Food and Juice
3524 S Peoria AveJuices, blends, and some super healthy and tasty food
Healthy drinks and a small takeout menu
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ediblend superfood cafe - Curbside Pick-Up Now Available
2050 Utica SquareHealthy drinks and a small takeout menu
Amazing lunch spot with a great patio overlooking the stunning Philbrook Gardens. Also has a special (if a bit pricey) buffet brunch.
La Villa Restaurant
2727 S Rockford RdAmazing lunch spot with a great patio overlooking the stunning Philbrook Gardens. Also has a special (if a bit pricey) buffet brunch.
Tallgrass
313 East 2nd Street SouthFor a special meal: mostly local and well-thought-out menu
Best BBQ in town, hands down. Be prepared to wait in line, though
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Burn Co Barbeque
1738 S Boston AveBest BBQ in town, hands down. Be prepared to wait in line, though
Bodean
3376 E 51st StExcellent, freshly flown-in seafood
A special place if you're into this type of cuisine. There's also a boba/bubble tea shop next door called "Hey Boba!"
ERITREAN & ETHIOPIAN CAFE
6934 South Lewis AvenueA special place if you're into this type of cuisine. There's also a boba/bubble tea shop next door called "Hey Boba!"
Sushi as good as you'll find anywhere, with a great happy hour menu
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In the Raw Sushi
3321 S Peoria AveSushi as good as you'll find anywhere, with a great happy hour menu
Keo
3524 S Peoria AveWhen you need those Thai/Vietnamese flavors. Good happy hour from 4-7pm.
If you feel like venturing out to East Tulsa for some authentic Vietnamese dishes (pho, bun cha gio, etc.). Yummy coconut water and they'll give you some fresh coconut in your drink!
Pho Da Cao
9066 E 31st StIf you feel like venturing out to East Tulsa for some authentic Vietnamese dishes (pho, bun cha gio, etc.). Yummy coconut water and they'll give you some fresh coconut in your drink!
Not very close, but it's an excellent mom-and-pop Korean restaurant with an extensive menu
Seoul Bistro
3161 S 129th E AveNot very close, but it's an excellent mom-and-pop Korean restaurant with an extensive menu
Their restaurant overlooks one of the most beautiful vistas in the area and their menu is excellent! They also have jazz nights occasionally.
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I-Gilcrease Museum
1400 N Gilcrease Museum RdTheir restaurant overlooks one of the most beautiful vistas in the area and their menu is excellent! They also have jazz nights occasionally.
Trenchers Delicatessen
2602 S Harvard AveExcellent sandwiches for a casual lunch
Beautiful, yummy food and some nice patio seating. They also have a market next door and bake their own bread. Open Tues - Sat; save room for dessert!
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Stonehorse Cafe
1748 Utica SquareBeautiful, yummy food and some nice patio seating. They also have a market next door and bake their own bread. Open Tues - Sat; save room for dessert!
Andolini's Pizzeria
1552 E 15th StTwo words: garlic knots!
East Village Bohemian Pizzeria
818 E 3rd StGreat patio
Such a great diner with some contemporary flavors mixed in. Terrie likes the Curried Chicken Salad or the Mahn Di sandwich for some flair, but anything there is delicious.
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Dilly Diner
402 E 2nd StSuch a great diner with some contemporary flavors mixed in. Terrie likes the Curried Chicken Salad or the Mahn Di sandwich for some flair, but anything there is delicious.
While they also serve drinks and a limited food menu, this place is known for their sweets! Try their brown butter rice cripsies or the famous maracons.
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Antoinette Baking Co.
207 N Main StWhile they also serve drinks and a limited food menu, this place is known for their sweets! Try their brown butter rice cripsies or the famous maracons.
Mandarin Taste
9107 S Sheridan RdActually authentic, good Chinese food in Tulsa. They have fun "hot pots" as well.
China Garden
9720 E 31st StDelicious, authentic Szechuan food.
Justin Thompson Catering
1115 S Lewis AveDelicious brunch buffet in the heart of downtown
Arts & Culture
I-Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S Rockford Rd108 Contemporary
108 E Reconciliation WayLiving Arts of Tulsa
307 E Reconciliation WayM A Doran Gallery
3509 S Peoria Ave(This is their "Studio K" location and not where their larger performances are held)
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Tulsa Ballet Theater, Inc.
1212 E 45th Pl(This is their "Studio K" location and not where their larger performances are held)
I-Center for Performing Arts Center eTulsa
110 E 2nd StSightseeing
Isifunda sesihlanu
1 S Boston AveBoston Avenue United Methodist Church
1301 S Boston AvePrime example of Art Deco architecture
To remember the terrible race riot of the 1920s
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John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park
302-322 N Elgin AveTo remember the terrible race riot of the 1920s
Umdidi we-Golden Driller
4145 E 21st St