Guidebook for Tulsa

Brian
Guidebook for Tulsa

Essentials

Fun laundromat/video game arcade/bar very nearby.
6 locals recommend
University of Wash Laundromat Arcade Bar
3132 E 15th St
6 locals recommend
Fun laundromat/video game arcade/bar very nearby.
Laundromat that's maybe a 2 minute walk from the house.
Blue Monday Coin Laundry & Dry
Laundromat that's maybe a 2 minute walk from the house.
Cheap groceries.
33 locals recommend
Walmart Neighborhood Market
4720 E 21st St
33 locals recommend
Cheap groceries.
Nearby spot to pick up a yoga class
YWCA Tulsa
1910 S Lewis Ave
Nearby spot to pick up a yoga class
Gas station and large convenience store with some groceries. Within walking distance of the house.
20 locals recommend
QuikTrip
1443 S Denver Ave.
20 locals recommend
Gas station and large convenience store with some groceries. Within walking distance of the house.
Somewhat more upscale place to get groceries
67 locals recommend
Reasor's Foods
2429 E 15th St
67 locals recommend
Somewhat more upscale place to get groceries
Best gym in Tulsa. I'm a member here. Clean locker rooms. Cool climbing wall. Many classes of all kinds: cycling, aerobics, yoga. Many many machines.
Genesis Health Clubs - Midtown Tulsa
4103 S Yale Ave
Best gym in Tulsa. I'm a member here. Clean locker rooms. Cool climbing wall. Many classes of all kinds: cycling, aerobics, yoga. Many many machines.
More upscale, organic products here.
25 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
4123 S Harvard Ave
25 locals recommend
More upscale, organic products here.

Parks & Nature

Nice little park to walk around, hit some tennis balls. In the summer there's a fountain you can turn on with a timer that kids love to play in.
Florence Park
Nice little park to walk around, hit some tennis balls. In the summer there's a fountain you can turn on with a timer that kids love to play in.
Lots of events here and around here. Nice spot to soak up sun on a warm day.
94 locals recommend
Guthrie Green
111 E Reconciliation Way
94 locals recommend
Lots of events here and around here. Nice spot to soak up sun on a warm day.
Great place for a hike or a jog with great views of the city! The parking area is at 6850 S Elwood Ave.
33 locals recommend
Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area
33 locals recommend
Great place for a hike or a jog with great views of the city! The parking area is at 6850 S Elwood Ave.
Beautiful greenhouse here, near Woodward park.
10 locals recommend
Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park
2435 S Peoria Ave
10 locals recommend
Beautiful greenhouse here, near Woodward park.

Entertainment & Activities

Major expositions (boat, gun shows) here. Horse racing. And of course the Tulsa State Fair.
7 locals recommend
Expo Square Pavilion
7 locals recommend
Major expositions (boat, gun shows) here. Horse racing. And of course the Tulsa State Fair.

Food Scene

This place looks like a trashy BBQ place, but if you go in and ask for the Persian menu, you can get some of the best Iranian food in Tulsa. I get a kick out of it.
Golden Saddle Cafe
6618 E Admiral Pl
This place looks like a trashy BBQ place, but if you go in and ask for the Persian menu, you can get some of the best Iranian food in Tulsa. I get a kick out of it.
Good bagels, beer, and coffee. Hip decor and books.
11 locals recommend
The Phoenix
11 locals recommend
Good bagels, beer, and coffee. Hip decor and books.
Way out of the way! Quite a drive, but really great sushi that won't completely break the bank. Love it.
Hapa Japanese Cuisine
13720 East 86th St N
Way out of the way! Quite a drive, but really great sushi that won't completely break the bank. Love it.
Great area for bars and restaurants.
41 locals recommend
Blue Dome District
41 locals recommend
Great area for bars and restaurants.
Excellent authentic Mexican food with a really wide menu. My favorite Mexican place in Tulsa. The green chili pork makes my brain short circuit, it is so insanely delicious. It is not spicy. Also: free salsa bar.
Calaveras Mexican Grill
2326 E Admiral Blvd
Excellent authentic Mexican food with a really wide menu. My favorite Mexican place in Tulsa. The green chili pork makes my brain short circuit, it is so insanely delicious. It is not spicy. Also: free salsa bar.
I love the "medi-eastern" food here. Really fun spot for delicious Middle-Eastern food and drink.
23 locals recommend
Laffa - Medi-Eastern Restaurant & Bar
111 N Main St
23 locals recommend
I love the "medi-eastern" food here. Really fun spot for delicious Middle-Eastern food and drink.
Love this Vietnamese place and go here all the time. Great service, fun atmosphere. Enjoy browsing the Asian import grocery store this place is attached to.
Pho Nhi Vietnamese Noodle House
11514 E 21st St
Love this Vietnamese place and go here all the time. Great service, fun atmosphere. Enjoy browsing the Asian import grocery store this place is attached to.
A high-end restaurant for classic American fare
19 locals recommend
Polo Grill
2038 Utica Square
19 locals recommend
A high-end restaurant for classic American fare
This is a chain restaurant, but I love their fresh Chinese food. Mm!
Pei Wei
3535 S Peoria Ave
This is a chain restaurant, but I love their fresh Chinese food. Mm!
Fantastic, pricey sushi. :)
31 locals recommend
Yokozuna
309 E 2nd St
31 locals recommend
Fantastic, pricey sushi. :)
Very good Mexican food. Great rooftop, but it is often very crowded at peak times.
31 locals recommend
Elote Restaurant & Catering
514 S Boston Ave
31 locals recommend
Very good Mexican food. Great rooftop, but it is often very crowded at peak times.
This upscale place has FANTASTIC locally-sourced food. The whole farm-to-table thing. Get the bone marrow! :P
8 locals recommend
Tallgrass
313 East 2nd Street South
8 locals recommend
This upscale place has FANTASTIC locally-sourced food. The whole farm-to-table thing. Get the bone marrow! :P
This little spot is a great, nearby place to pick up inexpensive, but authentic tacos. Beats Taco Bell by a mile! Cabeza or asada tacos are the best!
15 locals recommend
Tacos Don Francisco
4008 E 11th St
15 locals recommend
This little spot is a great, nearby place to pick up inexpensive, but authentic tacos. Beats Taco Bell by a mile! Cabeza or asada tacos are the best!
BEST BAGELS IN TULSA. Turkey and guacamole on an everthing bagel--toasted. MMM. Great coffee too.
13 locals recommend
Old School Bagel Cafe
3723 S Peoria Ave
13 locals recommend
BEST BAGELS IN TULSA. Turkey and guacamole on an everthing bagel--toasted. MMM. Great coffee too.
Upscale place for perfect cocktails and scrumptious food. Has a retro/hipster vibe. In a good way.
39 locals recommend
The Tavern
201 N Main St
39 locals recommend
Upscale place for perfect cocktails and scrumptious food. Has a retro/hipster vibe. In a good way.
BEST DINER IN TULSA. Love it. Great value for the freshness of the ingredients and quality of preparation.
37 locals recommend
Dilly Diner
402 E 2nd St
37 locals recommend
BEST DINER IN TULSA. Love it. Great value for the freshness of the ingredients and quality of preparation.
Best coffee in Tulsa. The staff are a little too cool for school, but seriously excellent coffee.
38 locals recommend
DoubleShot Coffee Co
1633 S Boulder Ave
38 locals recommend
Best coffee in Tulsa. The staff are a little too cool for school, but seriously excellent coffee.
The pizza here is really delicious. But the appetizers and salads are why I go. The eggplant parmesan is awesome and their house made salad dressings are really tasty.
84 locals recommend
Andolini's Pizzeria
1552 E 15th St
84 locals recommend
The pizza here is really delicious. But the appetizers and salads are why I go. The eggplant parmesan is awesome and their house made salad dressings are really tasty.
This is a fantastic new restaurant. It is pricey, but the food is just second to none. There's a lot of northern Italian dishes, but this is not a restaurant that I would classify as only Italian. There are plates of all sizes to order, so you can go for just a taste and drinks. You might need a reservation.
28 locals recommend
Amelia's
122 N Boston Ave
28 locals recommend
This is a fantastic new restaurant. It is pricey, but the food is just second to none. There's a lot of northern Italian dishes, but this is not a restaurant that I would classify as only Italian. There are plates of all sizes to order, so you can go for just a taste and drinks. You might need a reservation.
I love Ethiopian food. The lentils and the lamb are great here. Also, you could go just for the coffee, which is VERY strong and really sensational here. Ethiopian coffee is some of the best in the world.
ERITREAN & ETHIOPIAN CAFE
6934 South Lewis Avenue
I love Ethiopian food. The lentils and the lamb are great here. Also, you could go just for the coffee, which is VERY strong and really sensational here. Ethiopian coffee is some of the best in the world.
Good, wholesome wraps, sandwiches and burritos with natural ingredients. Will cost you a few bucks more than Subway, but it's worth it.
6 locals recommend
Big Al's Healthy Foods
3303 E 15th St
6 locals recommend
Good, wholesome wraps, sandwiches and burritos with natural ingredients. Will cost you a few bucks more than Subway, but it's worth it.
A top spot in Tulsa for brunch (or any meal). For the high quality you get here, the prices are very reasonable. The green chili and pork belly are a go to. They also have a cigar lounge that is sealed off and well-ventilated and a bloody mary bar!
44 locals recommend
SMOKE. Woodfire Grill
1542 E 15th St
44 locals recommend
A top spot in Tulsa for brunch (or any meal). For the high quality you get here, the prices are very reasonable. The green chili and pork belly are a go to. They also have a cigar lounge that is sealed off and well-ventilated and a bloody mary bar!

Drinks & Nightlife

Classy little bar with good cocktails and coffee.
49 locals recommend
Hodges Bend
823 E 3rd St
49 locals recommend
Classy little bar with good cocktails and coffee.
One of my favorite pubs in Tulsa. Great food and a great selection of beer.
61 locals recommend
Kilkenny's Irish Pub
1413 E 15th St
61 locals recommend
One of my favorite pubs in Tulsa. Great food and a great selection of beer.
This place is an institution among Tulsa beer drinkers. The best tap house in town, with good pub food.
48 locals recommend
James E. McNellie's Pub
409 E 1st St
48 locals recommend
This place is an institution among Tulsa beer drinkers. The best tap house in town, with good pub food.
Legendary live music venue. Big acts will come though here.
80 locals recommend
Cain's Ballroom
423 N Main St
80 locals recommend
Legendary live music venue. Big acts will come though here.
Best dive bar in midtown Tulsa. Very cheap drinks. Pool tables downstairs/in the back. Live music every night.
16 locals recommend
The Colony
2809 S Harvard Ave
16 locals recommend
Best dive bar in midtown Tulsa. Very cheap drinks. Pool tables downstairs/in the back. Live music every night.

Sightseeing

Good nightlife scene here.
100 locals recommend
Cherry Street
100 locals recommend
Good nightlife scene here.

Everything Else

Catch indie movies and documentaries here. Great space with cool artwork in the lobby.
27 locals recommend
Circle Cinema
10 S Lewis Ave
27 locals recommend
Catch indie movies and documentaries here. Great space with cool artwork in the lobby.