Beltigo Italian Kitchen
Tucked into south Oklahoma City, Beltigo Italian Kitchen brings the comforting flavors of an old-school Italian restaurant to the table. The menu is built for lingering over a plate of pasta, sharing appetizers and saving room for dessert. Start with garlic bread, fried ravioli or a warm spinach and artichoke dip before diving into universal favorites like lasagna, manicotti, baked penne and beef tortellini. Pasta lovers will find plenty to explore, from spaghetti specialties to unique creations like Tina’s Special, featuring chicken, sausage, mushrooms and creamy marsala sauce. Seafood dishes, including lobster ravioli and clam fettuccine, add another layer of variety, while pizzas round out the menu. Finish the meal with Italian cream cake, tiramisu or strawberry cheesecake.
Pana’s
Bringing a taste of Venezuela to Tulsa, Pana’s serves up bold flavors, creative combos and street-food favorites you won’t find elsewhere in the metro. The restaurant is best known for its oversized burgers, arepas and loaded specialties that blend traditional Venezuelan ingredients with in-house twists. The Teque Burger is a standout, featuring a beef patty topped with bacon, cheese, avocado and sweet plantains tucked between cheesy tequeño dough buns. Guests can also explore arepas, the beloved cornmeal pockets filled with options like shredded beef, chicken and cheese, including the popular Avocado Chicken Queen Arepa. For those with a big appetite, the Peptio and Patacon deliver layers of savory toppings, sauces and satisfying textures.
Oakhart Barbecue
Serving up Central Texas-style barbecue in Tulsa, Oakhart Barbecue focuses on handcrafted, oak-smoked meats. The quick-service offers favorites like brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork and turkey, alongside house-made beef sausage and jalapeño cheddar sausage. Sandwiches include the classic brisket and the Mac Daddy – chopped brisket with mac and cheese on a Martin’s potato bun. For something more substantial, the Big Dawg stacks chopped brisket, beef sausage, slaw, pickles and house barbecue sauce. Guests can round out their meal with comfort food sides like pinto beans, potato salad, cheese grits and mac and cheese.
Paseo Grill
Located in the heart of Oklahoma City’s Paseo Arts District, Paseo Grill offers a dining experience connected to its creative surroundings. Since opening in 2006, the restaurant has become part of a neighborhood known for its galleries, local businesses and community spirit. Today, guests can enjoy brunch, lunch and dinner, with elevated favorites like grilled Atlantic salmon, ribeye, duck breast and seared ahi tuna, alongside approachable options such as burgers, Cuban sandwiches, shrimp and grits, and curried chicken salad. Add in house cocktails, desserts like the bread pudding, chocolate cake and crème brûlée, plus a charming atmosphere, and Paseo Grill makes a fitting stop while exploring one of OKC’s most beloved districts.
