Guidebook for Norman
Food Scene
This is the best Mexican restaurant in the world. Everything is excellent, and there's a good chance you'll see us there too! They pack things well for takeaway too, if you want to swing by and pick it up but eat at home. Our favorites are the Veggie Sopes, Enchiladas Verdes with Pork and the Chile Relleno. Don't miss their awesome Margaritas either. Note... this is a Mexican restaurant, NOT TEXMEX. Closed on Sundays.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pepe Delgados
786 Asp AveThis is the best Mexican restaurant in the world. Everything is excellent, and there's a good chance you'll see us there too! They pack things well for takeaway too, if you want to swing by and pick it up but eat at home. Our favorites are the Veggie Sopes, Enchiladas Verdes with Pork and the Chile Relleno. Don't miss their awesome Margaritas either. Note... this is a Mexican restaurant, NOT TEXMEX. Closed on Sundays.
Super kitschy, hippie Italian place. The food is excellent.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Victoria's Pasta Shop
215 E Main StSuper kitschy, hippie Italian place. The food is excellent.
Its the hipster coffee shop in town, and the coffee is damn good. Quiche is great too!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gray Owl Coffee
223 E Gray StIts the hipster coffee shop in town, and the coffee is damn good. Quiche is great too!
Excellent Tex Mex and VERY popular with the locals.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tarahumara's Mexican Cafe
702 N Porter AveExcellent Tex Mex and VERY popular with the locals.
The quintessential OU hangout. Known for its Queso and great patio. Expect to wait for a table on weekends. Tons of history here for folks visiting OU for the first time!
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mont
1300 Classen BlvdThe quintessential OU hangout. Known for its Queso and great patio. Expect to wait for a table on weekends. Tons of history here for folks visiting OU for the first time!
Great farm to table restaurant with fabulous cocktails. Go for a date night!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails
132 W Main StGreat farm to table restaurant with fabulous cocktails. Go for a date night!
Really really excellent German food. A bit boisterous with lots of TVs. This is the sister restaurant to Royal Bavaria and a great option for a more budget friendly, casual experience.
Das Boot Camp
229 E Main StReally really excellent German food. A bit boisterous with lots of TVs. This is the sister restaurant to Royal Bavaria and a great option for a more budget friendly, casual experience.
Fantastic Authentic German cuisine served in a chalet. Great biergarten in the summer months. Can be a bit pricey, but its worth it for the experience!
Royal Bavaria
3401 S Sooner RdFantastic Authentic German cuisine served in a chalet. Great biergarten in the summer months. Can be a bit pricey, but its worth it for the experience!
It’s in an old Pizza Hut. That’s how you know it’s good BBQ!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ray's BBQ
1514 W Lindsey StIt’s in an old Pizza Hut. That’s how you know it’s good BBQ!
Really great brick oven pizza and the rooftop seating is super fun with a view over the OU campus.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Volare
315 White StReally great brick oven pizza and the rooftop seating is super fun with a view over the OU campus.
Really good pizza. Similar to the Mellow Mushroom chain but our local version.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hideaway Pizza
116 E 5th StReally good pizza. Similar to the Mellow Mushroom chain but our local version.
Classic diner breakfast. Often has a line out the door on weekends so get there early!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Diner
213 E Main StClassic diner breakfast. Often has a line out the door on weekends so get there early!
Upscale casual restaurant with a great menu and fantastic cocktails.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Winston
106 W Main StUpscale casual restaurant with a great menu and fantastic cocktails.
Neighborhood JAM
102 W Main StLocal favorite for breakfast!
Beer garden (outdoor and indoor) with a fantastic selection of Oklahoma beers and great food.
The Standard
Beer garden (outdoor and indoor) with a fantastic selection of Oklahoma beers and great food.
This is the old school fancy restaurant in Norman. A live pianist on weekend evenings. Fantastic Club Special and the steaks are excellent. Great for a special night out.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Legend's Restaurant
1313 W Lindsey StThis is the old school fancy restaurant in Norman. A live pianist on weekend evenings. Fantastic Club Special and the steaks are excellent. Great for a special night out.
Donut King
1214 W Lindsey StBEST donuts in Norman and bonus that its super close to the Airbnb!
Fantastic for lunch and pastries to go!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Baguette Bakery & Cafe
2100 W Main StFantastic for lunch and pastries to go!
Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine
211 W Main StOur favorite Thai place in town!
The Garage Burgers & Beer
Best burger in Norman.
OK, so this place looks like it's a front for the mob, but it's actually the best Chinese Food in Norman. We lived here for 20 years before we tried it on the recommendation of a friend, and it's been our go to ever since. Order online through their website for a weekday lunch and pick up for huge portions at low prices!
Mr Hui
1522 W Lindsey StOK, so this place looks like it's a front for the mob, but it's actually the best Chinese Food in Norman. We lived here for 20 years before we tried it on the recommendation of a friend, and it's been our go to ever since. Order online through their website for a weekday lunch and pick up for huge portions at low prices!
Fantastic local coffee shop. Go to study, or have a meeting!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Yellow Dog Coffee Company, LLC
222 E Tonhawa StFantastic local coffee shop. Go to study, or have a meeting!
Townies and Sooners alike have long gone for a ‘Coke date’ at Classic 50’s. We love Sonic as much as the next guy, but this locally owned and operated version has our heart.
Classic 50's Drive-In
Townies and Sooners alike have long gone for a ‘Coke date’ at Classic 50’s. We love Sonic as much as the next guy, but this locally owned and operated version has our heart.
Drinks & Nightlife
Quiet place very close to campus with a great patio. The pub grub isn't bad either!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Library Bar & Grill
607 W Boyd StQuiet place very close to campus with a great patio. The pub grub isn't bad either!
Live music 365 nights a year. It’s a dive, but like the best dive in the world.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deli
309 White StLive music 365 nights a year. It’s a dive, but like the best dive in the world.
Sightseeing
Excellent and extensive Natural History Museum.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
2401 Chautauqua AveExcellent and extensive Natural History Museum.
Arts & Culture
Really excellent art museum of an unexpected caliber for the midwest. Touted as one of the best University Art Museums in the country. Recipient of the most important collection of impressionist art ever received by a University. Featuring works by Degas, Monet, Renior, Van Gogh among others. Thanks to a generous donation from the OU Athletic department, admission is free.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art
555 Elm AveReally excellent art museum of an unexpected caliber for the midwest. Touted as one of the best University Art Museums in the country. Recipient of the most important collection of impressionist art ever received by a University. Featuring works by Degas, Monet, Renior, Van Gogh among others. Thanks to a generous donation from the OU Athletic department, admission is free.
National Weather Center
120 David L Boren BlvdParks & Nature
Great wilderness reserve right in town. Several miles of trails. Great for trail running and families.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
George M. Sutton Wilderness Park
1920 12th Ave NEGreat wilderness reserve right in town. Several miles of trails. Great for trail running and families.
Essentials
Homeland
2600 W Robinson StClosest full service grocery store.
Great selection of natural and organic foods and products.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sprouts Farmers Market
559 W Main StGreat selection of natural and organic foods and products.
CVS
3651 W Robinson StFull service pharmacy
Walgreens
5120 N May Ave24 hour pharmacy
Locally owned specialty kitchenwares and import shop. They always have that kitchen gadget you need!
the international pantry
1618 W Lindsey StLocally owned specialty kitchenwares and import shop. They always have that kitchen gadget you need!
Entertainment & Activities
Cine Moore Warren
1000 S Telephone RdBiggest and best movie theater around.
Guestroom Records Norman
125 E Main StGreat locally owned vinyl shop.
Opolis
113 N Crawford AveLive music venue. We’ve seen so many great bands here that go on to make it big!
A great local shop for gifts and flowers. They can offer floral delivery and event flowers too!
POPPY
A great local shop for gifts and flowers. They can offer floral delivery and event flowers too!