Palace Rooms
If you’re looking for a reason to slow down, Palace Rooms has one waiting in downtown Tulsa. The dinner concept offers a cozy, inviting atmosphere where lingering over a meal isn’t a bad thing – it’s expected. Whether you’re planning a date night, celebrating a special occasion or catching up with friends, Palace Rooms makes it easy to settle in for the evening.
The menu leans into elevated comfort food with plenty of options for sharing. Start with crispy arancini, hearty meatballs, a charcuterie board or naan bread with hummus before diving into one of the restaurant’s wood-fired pizzas. Traditionalists can stick with classic toppings, while those looking for something different will find buffalo chicken, barbecue chicken and Caprese varieties.
Bigger appetites will appreciate entrées ranging from creamy fettuccine Alfredo and lemony chicken piccata to steak frites and the filet mignon. There’s also tomato bisque, Caesar salad and burgers for guests craving something a little more familiar. Save room for dessert, where bread pudding, carrot cake and cheesecake provide a sweet ending to the evening.
Of course, no leisurely dinner is complete without a drink in hand. Palace Rooms’ full bar serves handcrafted cocktails alongside beer, wine and spirits, making it just as appealing for a pre-show drink as it is for an entire evening out.
Hop Scotch
Neighborhood bars are at their best when they feel like an extension of your living room, and that’s exactly the vibe Hop Scotch brings to north Oklahoma City. Equal parts restaurant, cocktail bar and game-night hot-spot, it’s the kind of place where one round can easily turn into an entire evening.
The menu is packed with approachable meals. Kick things off with creamy beer cheese dip, crispy Brussels sprouts or tostada nachos. On cooler days, French onion soup and tortilla soup hit the spot, while the wedge salad and rotisserie chicken salad offer lighter fare.
Sandwich enthusiasts have plenty to choose from, including the classic French dip and the Baby Sitter’s Club, stacked with turkey, ham, bacon and three kinds of cheese on sourdough. Those with bigger appetites should order the Mac Street Boys, a gloriously over-the-top combination of pulled pork, mac and cheese, spicy barbecue sauce and melted Muenster on jalapeño bread.
Beyond sandwiches, the kitchen serves favorites like meatloaf, chicken pot pie, fish and chips, chicken Alfredo, salmon and juicy burgers. Weekend visitors can also take advantage of a dedicated brunch menu.
The bar is every bit as inviting as the kitchen. Try The Rising Sun, a refreshing blend of Angel’s Envy bourbon, peach schnapps, lemon juice and simple syrup.
