Guidebook for Norman
Food Scene
the sesame ginger beef rice bowl is our favorite! They also have tofu for those who don't eat meat.
Coriander Café
323 White Stthe sesame ginger beef rice bowl is our favorite! They also have tofu for those who don't eat meat.
Another favorite of ours, featuring delicious, homemade pasta. Try the shrimp lasagna rolls and chicken parmesan.
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Victoria's Pasta Shop
215 E Main StAnother favorite of ours, featuring delicious, homemade pasta. Try the shrimp lasagna rolls and chicken parmesan.
Apple Tree Chocolate
209 East Main Streetdelicious chocolate treats made locally!
Pepe Delgados
786 Asp AveIf you're after more authentic Mexican food, try Pepe's
This is probably our favorite restaurant in Norman. Not fancy, but great Mexican food , good service, and a delicious brunch!
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Juan Del Fuego Mexi Diner
223 34th Ave S WThis is probably our favorite restaurant in Norman. Not fancy, but great Mexican food , good service, and a delicious brunch!
Small family-run Korean / Japanese restaurant with delicious hot pot soups and wings! Try the garlic soy wings!
Wing It
760 W Main StSmall family-run Korean / Japanese restaurant with delicious hot pot soups and wings! Try the garlic soy wings!
Good, healthy food, cool vibes. Vegetarian options and a small market to boot. Pretty much everything we've had here is delicious. Try their Southwest Salad!
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Earth Natural Foods
309 S Flood AveGood, healthy food, cool vibes. Vegetarian options and a small market to boot. Pretty much everything we've had here is delicious. Try their Southwest Salad!
One of the nicest restaurants in OKC. Pricey, but worth every penny!
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Ludivine
320 NW 10th StOne of the nicest restaurants in OKC. Pricey, but worth every penny!
Tamashii Ramen House
321 NW 8th Stdelicious ramen with a modern twist
Empire Slice House
1804 NW 16th StSome of the best pizza in OKC! Cool place
Another fun place in OKC's Plaza District with delicious ice cream and sodas. Fun, bright atmosphere.
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Roxy's Ice Cream Social
1732 NW 16th StAnother fun place in OKC's Plaza District with delicious ice cream and sodas. Fun, bright atmosphere.
Pizzeria Gusto
2415 N Walker AveGray Owl Coffee
223 E Gray Stdelicious coffee, great desserts, cool vibes
Crimson & Whipped Cream
331 White StGood coffee and delicious baked goods
Cuppies & Joe
727 NW 23rd StGood coffee, Italian sodas, and amazing cupcakes!
A Norman classic! Old-fashioned deli with a hip vibe and great sandwiches.
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Midway Grocery & Market
601 W Eufaula StA Norman classic! Old-fashioned deli with a hip vibe and great sandwiches.
Mr Hui
1522 W Lindsey StModest setting offering some really tasty modern and traditional Chinese fare.
Tasty tacos, delicious elotes, and to die for chocolate ganache churros!
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Revolución
916 NW 6th StTasty tacos, delicious elotes, and to die for chocolate ganache churros!
Guyutes
730 NW 23rd St"Elevated street food" made with local ingredients
Norman landmark serving up some tasty breakfast and lunch. Featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives", the Diner has been serving classic American and Tex-Mex fare in Norman for more than a hundred years!
We're fans of the chili and the skinny omelet. Seating is limited, so get there early!
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The Diner
213 E Main StNorman landmark serving up some tasty breakfast and lunch. Featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives", the Diner has been serving classic American and Tex-Mex fare in Norman for more than a hundred years!
We're fans of the chili and the skinny omelet. Seating is limited, so get there early!
Michelangelo's Coffee & Wine Bar
207 E Main StLocal and family owned. Good if you want to go somewhere close and easy with a quiet atmosphere.
Taste of India
1000 Alameda StLocal and family owned. Good if you want to go somewhere close and easy with a quiet atmosphere.
Himalayas Restaurant
709 N Moore AveGreat Indian food buffet with a nice atmosphere
Good, local sushi joint in downtown Norman
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The Moon Sushi and Asian Bistro
326 E Main StGood, local sushi joint in downtown Norman
Blu
201 S Crawford AveGood for drinks and light bites. Good happy hour special!
One of the nicest restaurants in Norman, cool owners, and some of the best cocktails we've ever tasted. Try the Durango!
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Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails
132 W Main StOne of the nicest restaurants in Norman, cool owners, and some of the best cocktails we've ever tasted. Try the Durango!
Another plaza district venue. This one is for you if you like hearty food! Great sandwiches, beers, and mules.
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The Mule
1800 N Blackwelder AveAnother plaza district venue. This one is for you if you like hearty food! Great sandwiches, beers, and mules.
Arts & Culture
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd StFree museum within walking distance with some great pieces of art - both classic and modern. On the OU campus.
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Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art
555 Elm AveFree museum within walking distance with some great pieces of art - both classic and modern. On the OU campus.
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
2401 Chautauqua AveOklahoma City Museum of Art
415 Couch DrSkeletons: Museum of Osteology
10301 S Sunnylane RdParks & Nature
Eastwood Park
1001 S Ponca AveGreat little park within a 2min walk from the Loft!
Good place to walk around with kids to see the ducks and geese. There are usually plenty! People often feed them bread, but we do not recommend this as this can lead to malnourishment and disrupt the balance for other animals in the pond.
Duck Pond
Good place to walk around with kids to see the ducks and geese. There are usually plenty! People often feed them bread, but we do not recommend this as this can lead to malnourishment and disrupt the balance for other animals in the pond.
George M. Sutton Wilderness Park
1920 12th Ave NELions Park
450 S Flood AveNice park for kids and good toddler area
Park with a large wooden play structure. Good for kids ages 4 & up
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Reaves Park
2501 Jenkins AvePark with a large wooden play structure. Good for kids ages 4 & up
Nice indoor botanical gardens open year round. Great little kids park nearby with a fun splash zone in the summer!
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Myriad Botanical Gardens
301 W Reno AveNice indoor botanical gardens open year round. Great little kids park nearby with a fun splash zone in the summer!
Martin Park Nature Center
5000 W Memorial RdShopping
Several clothing, jewelry, and boutique shops located around Campus Corner, within a 5-10min walk. Many of the shops are targeted at women, but there are some good ones for guys, too. Check out Threads for the guys and Antique Garden for the gals and gifts.
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Campus Corner
Several clothing, jewelry, and boutique shops located around Campus Corner, within a 5-10min walk. Many of the shops are targeted at women, but there are some good ones for guys, too. Check out Threads for the guys and Antique Garden for the gals and gifts.
If you're looking for a shopping mall, this would be the one recommended. Sooner Fashion Mall has a very limited number of shops.
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Penn Square Mall
1901 Northwest Expy If you're looking for a shopping mall, this would be the one recommended. Sooner Fashion Mall has a very limited number of shops.
Antique Garden
12404 Southeast 15th StreetBoutique women's clothing, shoes, jewelry, and fun stuff for the house
Tulips
570 Buchanan AveFun boutique store with accessories, gifts, and housewares
Stash
412 E Main StHigh end boutique store with locally made gifts
Essentials
Good produce section, hormone & antibiotic free meats available, bulk goods, and earth-friendly products. Good beauty and vitamin section.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
559 W Main St Good produce section, hormone & antibiotic free meats available, bulk goods, and earth-friendly products. Good beauty and vitamin section.
Homeland
2600 W Robinson St Standard grocery store with a great cheese section!
Natural Grocers
1195 W Main StGood place for organic foods and natural products
Entertainment & Activities
Nice, clean movie theater with comfy seating and a good range of films. IMAX available. If you're looking for more of an experience, try "The Director's Suite": ultra-luxurious recliners and the latest digital cinema technology with at-your-seat service.
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Moore Warren Theatre
1000 S Telephone RdNice, clean movie theater with comfy seating and a good range of films. IMAX available. If you're looking for more of an experience, try "The Director's Suite": ultra-luxurious recliners and the latest digital cinema technology with at-your-seat service.
Andy Alligator's Fun Park & Water Park
3300 Market PlOklahoma City Zoo
2000 Remington PlGreat science museum for all ages. Check out the latest exhibits for adults and CurioCity for younger kiddos!
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Science Museum Oklahoma
2020 Remington PlGreat science museum for all ages. Check out the latest exhibits for adults and CurioCity for younger kiddos!
White Water Bay
3908 W Reno AveDrinks & Nightlife
Cool museum with some wonderful, thought provoking art. Mary Eddy's restaurant is also quite good. We'd recommend to go for drinks and appetizers, a walk around the museum, and grab dinner at some of the other great restaurants in the area.
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21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City
900 W Main St Cool museum with some wonderful, thought provoking art. Mary Eddy's restaurant is also quite good. We'd recommend to go for drinks and appetizers, a walk around the museum, and grab dinner at some of the other great restaurants in the area.
Nice bar on Campus Corner with an imported pizza over, delicious pizzas, and overall good food. Rooftop patio overlooking Norman.
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Volare
315 White StNice bar on Campus Corner with an imported pizza over, delicious pizzas, and overall good food. Rooftop patio overlooking Norman.
Wheeler is home to the historic Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel. Great place to grab a drink and watch the sunset over OKC. Good for an OKC photo op :)
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Thursday 4:00PM to 9:00PM
Friday 11:00AM to 10:00PM
Saturday 8:00AM to 10:00PM
Sunday 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Single ride: $6
Day pass: $10
Season pass: $20
Kids 3 & under ride for free!
42" & under must ride with an adult
http://www.wheelerdistrict.com/ferris-wheel/
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Wheeler Ferris Wheel at Wheeler District
1701 S Western AveWheeler is home to the historic Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel. Great place to grab a drink and watch the sunset over OKC. Good for an OKC photo op :)
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Thursday 4:00PM to 9:00PM
Friday 11:00AM to 10:00PM
Saturday 8:00AM to 10:00PM
Sunday 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Single ride: $6
Day pass: $10
Season pass: $20
Kids 3 & under ride for free!
42" & under must ride with an adult
http://www.wheelerdistrict.com/ferris-wheel/
Rockford Cocktail Den
317 NW 23rd StGood beer, good bar food, and a patio to enjoy the evenings
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Library Bar & Grill
607 W Boyd StGood beer, good bar food, and a patio to enjoy the evenings
A Norman establishment. Great for patio weather and a chat with friends. Within a very close walk! If you like sweet frozen drinks, 'The Swirl" is their signature drink
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The Mont
1300 Classen BlvdA Norman establishment. Great for patio weather and a chat with friends. Within a very close walk! If you like sweet frozen drinks, 'The Swirl" is their signature drink
Blackbird Gastropub
575 S University BlvdNice campus corner bar
McNellie's Abner Ale House
121 E Main StGood beer selection
Dive bar playing a variety of music featuring a disco ball, light up dance floor, rattan furniture, and shag carpet! It's pretty fabulous. Note: this is a smoking establishment
Opies House Of Spirits
1430 West Lindsey StreetDive bar playing a variety of music featuring a disco ball, light up dance floor, rattan furniture, and shag carpet! It's pretty fabulous. Note: this is a smoking establishment