Guidebook for Tulsa
Essentials
Fun laundromat/video game arcade/bar very nearby.
6 residents recomanen
University of Wash Laundromat Arcade Bar
3132 E 15th StFun laundromat/video game arcade/bar very nearby.
Blue Monday Coin Laundry & Dry
Laundromat that's maybe a 2 minute walk from the house.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
4720 E 21st StCheap groceries.
YWCA Tulsa
1910 S Lewis AveNearby spot to pick up a yoga class
Gas station and large convenience store with some groceries. Within walking distance of the house.
20 residents recomanen
QuikTrip
1443 S Denver Ave.Gas station and large convenience store with some groceries. Within walking distance of the house.
Reasor's Foods
2429 E 15th StSomewhat more upscale place to get groceries
Best gym in Tulsa. I'm a member here. Clean locker rooms. Cool climbing wall. Many classes of all kinds: cycling, aerobics, yoga. Many many machines.
Genesis Health Clubs - Midtown Tulsa
4103 S Yale AveBest gym in Tulsa. I'm a member here. Clean locker rooms. Cool climbing wall. Many classes of all kinds: cycling, aerobics, yoga. Many many machines.
Sprouts Farmers Market
4123 S Harvard AveMore upscale, organic products here.
Parks & Nature
Nice little park to walk around, hit some tennis balls. In the summer there's a fountain you can turn on with a timer that kids love to play in.
Florence Park
Nice little park to walk around, hit some tennis balls. In the summer there's a fountain you can turn on with a timer that kids love to play in.
Lots of events here and around here. Nice spot to soak up sun on a warm day.
94 residents recomanen
Guthrie Green
111 E Reconciliation WayLots of events here and around here. Nice spot to soak up sun on a warm day.
Great place for a hike or a jog with great views of the city! The parking area is at 6850 S Elwood Ave.
33 residents recomanen
Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area
Great place for a hike or a jog with great views of the city! The parking area is at 6850 S Elwood Ave.
Beautiful greenhouse here, near Woodward park.
10 residents recomanen
Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park
2435 S Peoria AveBeautiful greenhouse here, near Woodward park.
Entertainment & Activities
Major expositions (boat, gun shows) here. Horse racing. And of course the Tulsa State Fair.
7 residents recomanen
Expo Square Pavilion
Major expositions (boat, gun shows) here. Horse racing. And of course the Tulsa State Fair.
Food Scene
This place looks like a trashy BBQ place, but if you go in and ask for the Persian menu, you can get some of the best Iranian food in Tulsa. I get a kick out of it.
Golden Saddle Cafe
6618 E Admiral PlThis place looks like a trashy BBQ place, but if you go in and ask for the Persian menu, you can get some of the best Iranian food in Tulsa. I get a kick out of it.
The Phoenix
Good bagels, beer, and coffee. Hip decor and books.
Way out of the way! Quite a drive, but really great sushi that won't completely break the bank. Love it.
Hapa Japanese Cuisine
13720 East 86th St NWay out of the way! Quite a drive, but really great sushi that won't completely break the bank. Love it.
Blue Dome District
Great area for bars and restaurants.
Excellent authentic Mexican food with a really wide menu. My favorite Mexican place in Tulsa. The green chili pork makes my brain short circuit, it is so insanely delicious. It is not spicy. Also: free salsa bar.
Calaveras Mexican Grill
2326 E Admiral BlvdExcellent authentic Mexican food with a really wide menu. My favorite Mexican place in Tulsa. The green chili pork makes my brain short circuit, it is so insanely delicious. It is not spicy. Also: free salsa bar.
I love the "medi-eastern" food here. Really fun spot for delicious Middle-Eastern food and drink.
23 residents recomanen
Laffa - Medi-Eastern Restaurant & Bar
111 N Main StI love the "medi-eastern" food here. Really fun spot for delicious Middle-Eastern food and drink.
Love this Vietnamese place and go here all the time. Great service, fun atmosphere. Enjoy browsing the Asian import grocery store this place is attached to.
Pho Nhi Vietnamese Noodle House
11514 E 21st StLove this Vietnamese place and go here all the time. Great service, fun atmosphere. Enjoy browsing the Asian import grocery store this place is attached to.
Polo Grill
2038 Utica SquareA high-end restaurant for classic American fare
Pei Wei
3535 S Peoria AveThis is a chain restaurant, but I love their fresh Chinese food. Mm!
Yokozuna
309 E 2nd StFantastic, pricey sushi. :)
Very good Mexican food. Great rooftop, but it is often very crowded at peak times.
31 residents recomanen
Elote Restaurant & Catering
514 S Boston AveVery good Mexican food. Great rooftop, but it is often very crowded at peak times.
This upscale place has FANTASTIC locally-sourced food. The whole farm-to-table thing. Get the bone marrow! :P
8 residents recomanen
Tallgrass
313 East 2nd Street SouthThis upscale place has FANTASTIC locally-sourced food. The whole farm-to-table thing. Get the bone marrow! :P
This little spot is a great, nearby place to pick up inexpensive, but authentic tacos. Beats Taco Bell by a mile! Cabeza or asada tacos are the best!
15 residents recomanen
Tacos Don Francisco
4008 E 11th StThis little spot is a great, nearby place to pick up inexpensive, but authentic tacos. Beats Taco Bell by a mile! Cabeza or asada tacos are the best!
BEST BAGELS IN TULSA. Turkey and guacamole on an everthing bagel--toasted. MMM. Great coffee too.
13 residents recomanen
Old School Bagel Cafe
3723 S Peoria AveBEST BAGELS IN TULSA. Turkey and guacamole on an everthing bagel--toasted. MMM. Great coffee too.
Upscale place for perfect cocktails and scrumptious food. Has a retro/hipster vibe. In a good way.
39 residents recomanen
The Tavern
201 N Main StUpscale place for perfect cocktails and scrumptious food. Has a retro/hipster vibe. In a good way.
BEST DINER IN TULSA. Love it. Great value for the freshness of the ingredients and quality of preparation.
37 residents recomanen
Dilly Diner
402 E 2nd StBEST DINER IN TULSA. Love it. Great value for the freshness of the ingredients and quality of preparation.
Best coffee in Tulsa. The staff are a little too cool for school, but seriously excellent coffee.
38 residents recomanen
DoubleShot Coffee Co
1633 S Boulder AveBest coffee in Tulsa. The staff are a little too cool for school, but seriously excellent coffee.
The pizza here is really delicious. But the appetizers and salads are why I go. The eggplant parmesan is awesome and their house made salad dressings are really tasty.
84 residents recomanen
Andolini's Pizzeria
1552 E 15th StThe pizza here is really delicious. But the appetizers and salads are why I go. The eggplant parmesan is awesome and their house made salad dressings are really tasty.
This is a fantastic new restaurant. It is pricey, but the food is just second to none. There's a lot of northern Italian dishes, but this is not a restaurant that I would classify as only Italian. There are plates of all sizes to order, so you can go for just a taste and drinks. You might need a reservation.
28 residents recomanen
Amelia's
122 N Boston AveThis is a fantastic new restaurant. It is pricey, but the food is just second to none. There's a lot of northern Italian dishes, but this is not a restaurant that I would classify as only Italian. There are plates of all sizes to order, so you can go for just a taste and drinks. You might need a reservation.
I love Ethiopian food. The lentils and the lamb are great here. Also, you could go just for the coffee, which is VERY strong and really sensational here. Ethiopian coffee is some of the best in the world.
ERITREAN & ETHIOPIAN CAFE
6934 South Lewis AvenueI love Ethiopian food. The lentils and the lamb are great here. Also, you could go just for the coffee, which is VERY strong and really sensational here. Ethiopian coffee is some of the best in the world.
Good, wholesome wraps, sandwiches and burritos with natural ingredients. Will cost you a few bucks more than Subway, but it's worth it.
6 residents recomanen
Big Al's Healthy Foods
3303 E 15th StGood, wholesome wraps, sandwiches and burritos with natural ingredients. Will cost you a few bucks more than Subway, but it's worth it.
A top spot in Tulsa for brunch (or any meal). For the high quality you get here, the prices are very reasonable. The green chili and pork belly are a go to. They also have a cigar lounge that is sealed off and well-ventilated and a bloody mary bar!
44 residents recomanen
SMOKE. Woodfire Grill
1542 E 15th StA top spot in Tulsa for brunch (or any meal). For the high quality you get here, the prices are very reasonable. The green chili and pork belly are a go to. They also have a cigar lounge that is sealed off and well-ventilated and a bloody mary bar!
Drinks & Nightlife
Hodges Bend
823 E 3rd StClassy little bar with good cocktails and coffee.
One of my favorite pubs in Tulsa. Great food and a great selection of beer.
61 residents recomanen
Kilkenny's Irish Pub
1413 E 15th StOne of my favorite pubs in Tulsa. Great food and a great selection of beer.
This place is an institution among Tulsa beer drinkers. The best tap house in town, with good pub food.
48 residents recomanen
James E. McNellie's Pub
409 E 1st StThis place is an institution among Tulsa beer drinkers. The best tap house in town, with good pub food.
Cain's Ballroom
423 N Main StLegendary live music venue. Big acts will come though here.
Best dive bar in midtown Tulsa. Very cheap drinks. Pool tables downstairs/in the back. Live music every night.
16 residents recomanen
The Colony
2809 S Harvard AveBest dive bar in midtown Tulsa. Very cheap drinks. Pool tables downstairs/in the back. Live music every night.
Sightseeing
Cherry Street
Good nightlife scene here.
Everything Else
Catch indie movies and documentaries here. Great space with cool artwork in the lobby.
27 residents recomanen
Circle Cinema
10 S Lewis AveCatch indie movies and documentaries here. Great space with cool artwork in the lobby.