Mama Roja
9219 Lake Hefner Parkway 302-6262
A
benefit of the restaurant is that it boasts a lovely view of Lake
Hefner. Bask in the resort-style ambience, and momentarily transport to a
waterfront cabana. People find instant gratification in Mama Roja’s
smokin’ shrimp fajitas. Try out the signature Monterey dinner or one of
the eight combinación de los platillos.

$$$ Mexican

Belle Isle Brewery
1900 Northwest Expressway 840-1911

Belle
Isle Brewery is known for its delicious pizza. Join in on Mondays for a
$5.95 pizza night; try the Hawaii 5-O, the barbecue chicken or the Okie
Pork Pie. Pizzas are flame-kissed in its brick oven. Craving a burger?
Delight in the honey-pepper bacon burger, which comes with hand-battered
onion sticks. Don’t worry if you’re counting calories: You’ll find an
Italiano pasta salad, as well as Linda’s spinach salad. Kitchen is now
open to midnight.

$$$ Pub food and more

Cimarron Steak House
201 N. Meridian 948-7778
Sooner
or later everyone heads to the Cimarron Steak House for some of the
best steaks around. The chefs aren’t spilling all their secrets, but
they do make it known that they dabble with mesquite cookery. Try out
the Cowboy or Cowgirl T-bones, the Belle Star, which is 9 ounces of
tenderloin goodness or the Renegade, chicken-fried steak with country
gravy. Save room for the apple cobbler a la mode.

$$ Steaks and more

Thai Delight
1708 E. 2nd, Edmond 513-8881
Soup
is certainly a warm “Hello” in the winter months. In Edmond, Thai
Delight’s tom yum goong is made with a hot-and-sour soup base, with
lemongrass, mushrooms, scallions, tomatoes and a spritz of lime juice.
Try one of the popular noodle dishes, salads or curry dishes. Dine in,
takeout or delivered — it’s always cooked fresh when ordered.

$$ Thai

Musashi’s
4315 N. Western 602-5623
Musashi’s
has some of the most delicious fried rice in town, which is deftly made
on the hibachi grill alongside your chosen meal. You get to enjoy
lobster shooters, edamame or shrimp gyoza as your personal chef creates
edible art. Choose chicken, choice beef cuts or seafood for your chef to
prepare with veggies and special seasonings.

$$$$ Japanese

Zorba’s Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar
6014 N. May 947-7788
For
more than 20 years, Zorba’s has been Mediterranean-lovers’ go-to spot
for fresh hummus or gyros. Serving up family recipes like baba ghanoush,
falafel, kabobs and lamb shank, Zorba’s delivers authentic tastes from
appetizers to dessert. Speaking of: Don’t leave without your baklava,
topped with chopped walnuts, pistachios or both.

$$$ Mediterranean

Flatire Burgers
318 E. Ayers, Edmond 359-2006
Start
out with an order of fried pickles with ranch before you enjoy one of
the 18 burger selections. Don’t see something you like? Build your own
with options like guacamole, grilled ham, chili, mushrooms, pineapples,
bacon, fried egg and jalapeno relish. Finish up your indulgent meal with
s’mores.

$$ Burgers

photos by Mark Hancock and Shannon Cornman

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