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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

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 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Lilly's Diner

- Rating: 4.7/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 19320 East Admiral Place Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Family Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 2623 East 11th St. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. P J's Sandwich Shoppe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4307 East 31st St. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Catoosa Deli

- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1528 North 166TH East Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Alpha Grill BBQ

- Rating: 4.7/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6670 South Lewis Ave. Ste 102 Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Viet Hot Bread

- Rating: 4.7/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3151 South 129th East Ave. Ste Q Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Flos Smokehouse Eats

- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2204 East 11th St. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Barbecue, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Jay's Original Hoagies

- Rating: 4.7/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8988 South Sheridan Road Ste L Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Sandwiches, Food Trucks, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. 918 Maples Tacos & Cantina

- Rating: 4.7/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 317 South Trenton Ave. Ste A Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Morning Glory Donuts

- Rating: 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6514 East 101st St. Ste D Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Sunrise Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6514 East 101st St. Ste A Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Tina's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1732 South Boston Ave. Ste B Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Burgers, Bars, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Tamale Boyz

- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 4265 Southwest Blvd. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Doctor Kustom

- Rating: 4.8/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 1124 South Lewis Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Brazilian
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Meddys

- Rating: 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 4820 East 61st St. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Mack's Wings

- Rating: 4.8/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 782 East Pine St. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Cobbler Mom

- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 10 North Greenwood Ave. Ste 105 Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Desserts, Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. 918 Maples Cafe & Catering

- Rating: 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 8151 East 21st St. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Caterers, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Kenda's Deli and Grill

- Rating: 4.8/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7996 South Sheridan Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Mediterranean, Delis, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Take 2: A Resonance Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 309 South Main St. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Sandwiches, Soup, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Rendang & Co. Indonesian Bistro

- Rating: 4.8/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5083 East 51st St. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Indonesian, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. 3Natives

- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 10115 South Sheridan Road C Ste C Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Oishi Sushi & Ramen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 5209 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Eggcellent & Things Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11710 East 11th St. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Bōn Broth Bar

- Rating: 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 8152 South Harvard Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Health Markets
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Curds and Whey Gourmet

- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1124 South Lewis Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Salad, Comfort Food, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Empire Slice Shop

- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1502 East 11th St. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Notes Of Marrakesh

- Rating: 4.9/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 315 South Trenton Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Moroccan, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. et al.

- Rating: 4.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1001 South Main St. Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Japanese, Tacos, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. La Coshi

- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 5104 South Mingo Road Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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