Highest-rated restaurants in Tulsa by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Tulsa, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#22. Bar Serra
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1876 Utica Square Ste 2 Ste East The Art Alle Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Taqueria Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1738 South Garnett Road Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Kai Vietnamese Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 West 5th St. Ste 110 Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Vietnamese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Que Gusto
- Rating: 4.5/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 North Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Latin American, Empanadas
- Read more on Yelp
#18. P J's Sandwich Shoppe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4307 East 31st St. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Morning Glory Donuts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6514 East 101st St. Ste D Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Zogam Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6930 South Lewis Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Thai, Malaysian, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Gung Ho
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 10846 South Memorial Drive Ste 117 Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Poke, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Take 2: A Resonance Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 309 South Main St. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Sandwiches, Soup, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Sunrise Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6514 East 101st St. Ste A Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Krazy Olive
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 5727 South Garnett Road Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Viet Hot Bread
- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3151 South 129th East Ave. Ste Q Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Chengdu
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6620 South Memorial Drive Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Doctor Kustom
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1124 South Lewis Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Brazilian
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Lilly's Diner
- Rating: 5.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 19320 East Admiral Place Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Waffle That
- Rating: 5.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 2115 Mlk Jr Blvd. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Food Trucks, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Rendang & Co. Indonesian Bistro
- Rating: 5.0/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5083 East 51st St. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Indonesian, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Mack's Wings
- Rating: 5.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 782 East Pine St. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Alpha Grill BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6670 South Lewis Ave. Ste 102 Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#3. 918 Maples Cafe & Catering
- Rating: 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 8151 East 21st St. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Caterers, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Kenda's Deli and Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7996 South Sheridan Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mediterranean, Delis, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#1. 918 Maples Tacos & Cantina
- Rating: 5.0/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 317 South Trenton Ave. Ste A Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
