The reimagined restaurant and menu offers a fresh era of sophisticated Italian cuisine
OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 7, 2025) – Mary Eddy’s Italian Grill is set to debut on January 10, introducing a bold new dining experience that celebrates the flavors and charm of Italian cuisine. Featuring handcrafted pastas, expertly grilled steaks, and inventive cocktails, this vibrant new concept brings a modern twist to classic Italian dining to the West Village district in downtown Oklahoma City.
“We are thrilled to introduce Mary Eddy’s Italian Grill to the Oklahoma City community,” said Fordson Hotel General Manager Melanie Briley. “This reimagined concept is about more than great food—it’s about creating a space where locals and guests alike can come together, celebrate, and enjoy thoughtfully crafted dishes in a warm and inviting atmosphere.”
A Menu Crafted to Delight
Under the guidance of Chef De Cuisine Damien McCullough, Mary Eddy’s Italian Grill offers a menu designed to ignite culinary curiosity. Guests can begin with enticing starters such as colossal poached shrimp, Nonna’s meatballs, and prime beef filet tartare. Pasta lovers will enjoy dishes like rigatoni bolognese or spicy blue crab campanelle with vodka sauce, garlic, spiced breadcrumbs. Main courses include elevated favorites like the grilled halibut with green beans & cippolini onions or savor one of our premium cuts of steak, including the 14-ounce prime New York striploin and the indulgent wagyu tomahawk ribeye.
For a sweet finish, desserts include the tiramisu parfait, carrot cake ice cream sandwich, and Nonna’s chocolate cake, inspired by a cherished family recipe from Chef Damien’s grandmother.
The bar program offers a curated selection of inventive cocktails and an exceptional wine list, crafted to complement the bold flavors of the new menu. Each drink is thoughtfully designed to elevate the dining experience and provide the perfect pairing for any occasion.
“We’ve reimagined everything but our signature Mary Eddy’s Martini,” said Ryan Richardson, Fordson Hotel Director of Food and Beverage. “Our menu celebrates the highest quality ingredients, bold flavors, and homemade Italian dishes, paired with an exceptional cocktail and wine program. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual dinner, a special celebration, or cocktails before a night out, we’re confident Mary Eddy’s Italian Grill will become a new favorite for the community.”
More than a name — Our Namesake
Nestled in Oklahoma City’s dynamic West Village District, Mary Eddy’s has long been the heart of the Fordson Hotel’s culinary landscape. The restaurant, named after Mary Eddy Jones—the wife of Oklahoma industrial pioneer Fred Jones and grandmother to the Hall family—has been a beloved fixture, known for its inviting ambiance and adventurous flavors.
Jones served as director of Fred Jones Industries for 20 years in 11 states. She was a leader in civic and cultural affairs in both the community and state, was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1976, received an Honorary Humanities Degree from OCU in 1978, and in 1987 received the Distinguished Service Citation, which is the highest honor the University of Oklahoma can bestow. Jones and her late husband, Fred Jones, honored the memory of their son, Fred Jones, Jr. through a major gift for construction of the Fred Jones, Jr. Museum of Art at the University of Oklahoma, and the creation of an endowment fund for the Museum, thus providing for future acquisitions and exhibitions. Select artwork from the Fred Jones, Jr. Museum of Art can be seen throughout Fordson Hotel.
Known for her hospitality and community events, she was the Chairman of the Beaux Arts Ball and Chairman of the first Winter Ball. In keeping with this, Mary Eddy’s Italian Grill transports guests to a different era, while tracing the history of the Jones family in Oklahoma City from Fred’s arrival in the early 1900s to the 1960s when the Jones family purchased the building. The interior of Mary Eddy’s Italian Grill remains an immersive and nostalgic space that pays homage to the beaux art style of the building’s architect, Albert Kahn, and to the neoclassical home of Mary Eddy and Fred Jones, located just blocks away on 17th street. Shades of blue, green, and turquoise are highlighted in paint and textiles throughout, referencing her famous blue and green mosaic-tiled lily pond. The private dining room is a direct nod to Mary Eddy’s actual dining room with millwork and wallpaper in rich tones.
For more information and to reserve a table, visit maryeddysokc.com.