Local Flavors

Frank and Lola’s

Self-described as a neighborhood restaurant and bar, Frank & Lola’s sits pretty in the heart of historic downtown Bartlesville. There, you’ll find high-quality American cuisine in a family friendly atmosphere.

Begin with green chili cheese fries, calamari or loaded cheese fries. If you’re still hungry after that, you’re in luck! There are plenty of tempting entrees to try. Enjoy the salmon, pan-roasted with a sweet Thai glaze, served over jasmine rice with Asian slaw and red curry cream sauce. For something heartier, try the pulled pork with jasmine rice, garlic aioli, pico de gallo and warm flour tortillas … or the 12 oz. ribeye with roasted garlic and rosemary butter. The penne pasta and patty melt are pretty delicious, too. 

The burgers and sandwiches are all served with your choice or fresh fruit or chips. Options include the green chili burger, an open-faced delicacy smothered in green chili and cheese, as well as the honey pecan chicken salad sandwich on fresh wheat berry bread. Don’t miss the fried catfish sandwich and the B.L.T.

Salads include the classic bleu cheese wedge, along with the Cashew Quinoa with wasabi ginger vinaigrette, edamame, quinoa, fresh veggies and chopped cashews, or the Sweet Field with crumbled bleu cheese, red onions, candied pecans and sweet balsamic. 

You’ll want to stick around for dessert – they offer a chocolate espresso brownie as well as a bread pudding replete with bourbon sauce and a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. No matter your choice, you’ll leave happy.

Hunny Bunny Biscuit Co. 

Photo courtesy Hunny Bunny Biscuit Co.

You’ll wake up on the right side of the bed every day if you make a visit to Hunny Bunny Biscuit Co., with several locations in the OKC/Edmond area.

If the name didn’t give it away, biscuits are the star of the show at Hunny Bunny. You’ll find ample selections of biscuit sandwiches to start your journey. Those looking for something simple can try the Classic, with bacon, ham or sausage plus cheese and egg, or the Basic Chick, with fried chicken and honey. Other popular iterations include the Jefe, with smashed avocado, sausage and egg; the Velvet Elvis, with peanut butter, banana, bacon and honey; the Veggie Scramble, with two eggs, spinach, mushrooms, red bell peppers, onions and goat cheese; and the Croque Madame, with ham, Gruyère, Mornay sauce and egg. 

Biscuit Bennys – or benedicts – are another popular section of the menu, all coming with a poached egg and Hollandaise sauce. Favorites include the Pork Chile with pulled pork and green chile sauce; the Smoked Salmon with arugula and salmon; the Southern with ham and collard greens; and the Cali with arugula, tomato and avocado. 

For something heartier, diners can choose plate or bowl options. Enjoy a chicken pot pie, crispy chicken salad, sunrise bowl with fruit and granola, or the Holly Bowl, with tater tots, diced ham, peppers, mushrooms, onion, cheese and egg. 

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