Smashburgers, old-school diners, and the spots locals argue about.
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A short, opinionated list of the burger joints we keep coming back to — from the classic onion-smothered institutions to newer smashburger counters.
Located in the vibrant Northwest Oklahoma City area, Bricktown Brewery captures the spirit of both the historical and modern side of OKC. With a large selection of house-brewed beers and a menu that’ll satisfy anyone fro…
Burger restaurant east of the Paseo Arts District in Oklahoma City serving 5 oz hand-packed burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, and loaded fries, with a second location in the Britton district and weekday happy hour and l…
At Charleston's Restaurant, the vibe is as laid-back as a Sunday afternoon. This cozy hangout in Central Oklahoma City is the perfect spot for indulging in classic American pub goodness, including mouthwatering burgers,…
Grab your crew and head over to Cousins Bar & Grill, the go-to spot right in the heart of Central Oklahoma City. It’s got that easygoing vibe where you can kick back and enjoy classic American grub—think juicy burgers, w…
Irma's Burger Shack
Long-running Oklahoma City burger spot known for burgers made with Oklahoma-raised No Name Ranch beef, hand-cut fries and hand-breaded onion rings, plus chicken fried steak, malts and shakes. This listing covers the Midt…
Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler
OKC burger institution since 1971, famous for charcoal-grilled burgers, the Cheese Theta with secret hickory sauce, and hand-cut fries.
Locally owned budget burger joint with two OKC locations (NE 23rd St original, NW 23rd St west), serving fresh classic burgers, loaded fries, and glass-bottle sodas at prices under $9.
Authentic French bistro in Midtown OKC that opened in late 2025 in the former Cafe do Brasil space. Co-owners Dustin Lancaster and French-born Alain Jeu serve classic French dishes, an extensive French wine list, and coc…
Burger restaurant and bar in the Plaza District of Oklahoma City serving flat-top burgers, fries, and craft cocktails, with curbside pickup and delivery through third-party services.
Nic's Grill
Legendary cash-only 15-seat burger shack at NW 12th and Penn, serving what many call the best Oklahoma onion burger in the city.
Rainbow Bistro
Euro-American fast-casual deli and cafe on historic Route 66 in Oklahoma City's 39th Street District, specializing in authentic German schnitzel, Reubens, and sandwiches.
Gastropub on the Classen Curve corridor serving New American pub fare (burgers, hot onion and bacon dip, ahi tuna tartare) with a big draft beer and cider list, happy hour and patio; Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm.