In the 1920s, a commercial district just north of downtown Oklahoma City was a boom town all its own, as car dealers began doing business along North Broadway. Today, the auto business has shifted elsewhere, but Automobile Alley stands as a reminder of the neighborhood’s roots. Where car dealerships and garages once stood, now you’ll find a bustling district where warehouses have been repurposed as breweries and boutiques, where murals transform the neighborhood into an outdoor gallery, and where some of the city’s best restaurants offer everything from fine dining to Americana desserts.
Steak with Style
High-quality steakhouses can be found all over OKC, but Automobile Alley boasts a particularly impressive collection of finer dining options and crowd-pleasing establishments. Such as Broadway 10 Bar & Chophouse, a local icon housed in the historic Buick building from the 1920s, where crowds routinely fill the convivial dining room, and share steakhouse staples like wedge salad, shrimp cocktail and USDA Prime steaks.
Down Broadway, in another vintage Buick building, RedPrime Steakhouse skews chic and contemporary, with equally elegant dishes like caviar dip, lobster-crusted seabass and the finest filets draped in black truffle butter. Don’t miss the martinis or the Brandy Ice for a drinkable dessert.
At Jimmy B’s Culinary + Krafted on the North Broadway strip, diners can pair their turf with plenty of surf. Located in a former Mercedes Benz dealership, in a modern glass-filled space overlooking the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, guests can order an American Wagyu steak with chimichurri, along with some of the best sushi in OKC.
Laid-Back Leisure
Beyond fine dining, Automobile Alley offers plenty of casual crowd-pleasers as well. Parlor food hall, with several culinary concepts and two bar areas, truly offers something for everyone—and every craving. The bi-level space offers everything from grilled cheese at Mob Grill and sushi at Pachinko Parlor, to multiple styles of pizza at Providence Pizzeria Co. and Hideaway Pizza.
Nestled on tree-lined NW 9th Street, with a cozy patio, Nashbird brings the heat with real-deal Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches. Customers can pick their heat level or just cool off with a cup of banana pudding.
Across the street, S&B's Burger Joint specializes in customizable burgers and sliders with inventive toppings, like the sea salt- and coffee-seasoned Colombian burger with gouda, avocado and cilantro-lime salsa, as well as decadent milkshakes and Bloody Marys.
For a sweet treat, stop by the takeout window at Katiebug's Sips & Sweets. Tucked within a pastel-colored home, the cute shop offers all kinds of sugary nostalgia, including cake slices, oatmeal cream pies and hot chocolate.
Raise a Glass at Automobile Alley’s Best Bars
When happy hour rolls around, Automobile Alley’s diverse bar scene boasts everything from cocktails and wine, to some of OKC’s foremost breweries.
The Sound Bar holds the unique distinction of being the city’s first vinyl bar, where customers can order seasonal cocktails and peruse vintage records. The musical bar rotates various musical theme nights, and the skyline views from the second floor space are amazing for a sunset nightcap.
At Sidecar Barley & Wine Bar, a cozy bar manned by some of the city’s top bartenders, cocktails, spirits, and wine share top billing. The drink list rotates regularly, with seasonal offerings like Floating Thru Your Dreams, with spiced rum, amaro, sarsaparilla and vanilla cold foam.
If beer is your beverage of choice, Prairie Artisan Ales is sure to delight. Located within 8th Street Market, with its own on-site pickleball court, the whimsical brewery features some of OKC’s most creative brews, like the mango sticky rice-inspired Thai Delight and the spiced cranberry sour, Seasick Crocodile.
Whereas once, Automobile Alley was a hub for car dealers, now it’s a must-stop for foodies with an exciting array of restaurants, dining styles and bars that rank among OKC’s very best.
