50 Best American Restaurants near Catoosa

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ FLIP SIDE – FAST, RELIABLE, AND EXACTLY WHAT YOU EXPECT
Flip Side is the Hard Rock’s dependable quick-service grill, offering burgers, chicken tenders, fries, hot dogs, and simple salads. It’s designed for speed, accuracy, and late-hour reliability. Orders typically come out fast, even during heavy post-show rushes, making it a go-to option when you need real food without a long wait.
Quality is consistent across time of day. Burgers stay intact without falling apart, fries hold their crunch, and chicken tenders retain good texture. For a food-court environment, Flip Side performs better than expected, especially with items cooked fresh during peak turnover.
Its biggest advantage is predictability — whether you’re grabbing lunch, a quick dinner, or a 1 a.m. refuel, you know what you’re getting and how long it will take. For families or groups trying to eat quickly before scattering back across the casino, it’s a reliable anchor.
🔥 GRILL FRESHNESS ALERT — WATCH THE TURNOVER
Food quality peaks when the grill is turning over orders rapidly. Burgers and patties cooked during high-traffic windows are noticeably fresher and hotter than those prepared during quiet lulls.
📌 Tip: If you see staff loading fresh patties onto the grill, place your order — the next batch will be the best of the night.
🍔 Food pick: The blackened chicken sandwich — flavorful, leaner than a burger, and still fast to prepare.“

“We just happened onto the Lodge and found it excellent in service and food, and can’t wait to go back“

“the food is so so good!!! service is a little slow. not a place if u r in a hurry or on a time schedule“

“Amazing meal 🥘 as always!! Love WH!!“

“Located directly across from the Hard Rock Casino, and adjacent to Catoosa high school, the location makes it a busy stop for lunch and late night visitors. My visit today was for an early Sunday breakfast (0900); we had our fill of inflated casino meal pricing and knew that IHOP would deliver the goods at half the price.

Grounds/Parking: grounds are immaculate, not sure if the grounds are integrated with the shopping center, but kudos for landscaping, and a clean large parking area. Most IHOP parking lots on Sunday morning are littered with Saturday night beer cans and trash, someone had this place spotless at 0900; good job !

Interior: Standard IHOP seating, however the building has large bay windows on three sides, lots of natural light which brightens the usual drab IHOP interiors. Interior, like the exterior, was clean, no sticky tables or seating, empty tables are bussed and cleaned promptly.

Food: We ordered the true and tried “quick breakfast”: Eggs over easy, bacon, pancakes, Pot of Coffee. Order was received promptly, and food was delivered hot. Although the food was good, the portions have shrunk, considerably, since our last visit six months ago. The eggs are small, bacon tiny, my spouses sausages look like Vienna cocktail wieners. Pancakes were normal, but the syrup was unmarked and contained some generic “goo” (I’m from Vermont, so I’m usually Karen-picky about fake syrup). Coffee was okay. I had to mark down the rating from a five to a four because of the serving sizes, perhaps this is unfair as the portion size reduction was likely a corporate decision, and the IHOP locations are forced to buy from the “company store”.

Service: A bit lackluster. Waitress was not very friendly, but it’s an early Sunday morning shift and no one is too “Flo” bubbly at that hour. She did take our order promptly, order was accurate, and checkout fast and painless; all is forgiven.

Overall I recommend this place for road warriors, but especially for casino patrons that want a decent meal without the casino extracting your remaining cash. The food size portions have taken a hit, likely corporate wide, but it’s still a good value compared to the casino, or the “popular” breakfasts places with an hour long waitlist.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HIGHWAY 66 DINER – RETRO AMERICANA DONE RIGHT
Highway 66 Diner delivers a polished throwback experience with chrome finishes, neon touches, and walls lined in mid-century memorabilia. It strikes the right balance between themed décor and real diner functionality, avoiding the gimmicky feel that many retro spots fall into.
Portions are generous, plating is clean, and the kitchen stays consistent no matter the hour. Burgers, patty melts, chicken-fried steak, breakfast platters, and shakes form the backbone of the menu. Late-night breakfast is especially popular with guests coming from concerts or long gaming sessions.
One of the diner’s real strengths is pacing and atmosphere. It offers a quieter environment compared to the casino floor, making it ideal for families or guests wanting a break from the noise. Counter seating provides a classic view of the open kitchen line and adds to the nostalgic feel.
🔥 LATE-NIGHT BREAKFAST ALERT — BEST WINDOW OF THE DAY
After 9 p.m., the griddle team hits their stride. Pancakes, waffles, and breakfast skillets consistently come out hot, fresh, and well-executed. This is the sweet spot for both quality and atmosphere.
📌 Tip: If you smell that fresh-griddle aroma, order pancakes immediately — that’s when they’re at peak quality.
🍔 Food pick: The hand-dipped chocolate shake with fries — old-school diner perfection.“

“This is absolutely the most amazing place to eat in Tulsa. I can honestly say ANYTHING you get on the menu will be amazing. The portions are huge and you will definitely get your money's worth (which is important in this economy lol). I definitely recommend their breakfast but I'm sure anything you'll get will be amazing. 10/10 wish I could eat here everyday !!“

“I absolutely recommend 50s Diner. Been going there for years and the wait staff,chefs and management is top notch and the food is top quality with generous servings. I wouldn't go any where else“

“All day breakfast is a favorite of mine. They don’t disappoint at Eggcellent & Things Cafe. I had a 6oz steak and 2 eggs over easy with a side of fruit and a biscuit and gravy for $14.99. My wife ordered a 1/4 piece of ham and a biscuit with gravy. The last pic will show you what was left. We were very pleased with our choice of restaurant.“

“Great food. Great atmosphere.“

“Absolutely delicious!! First time stopping by, and they were super quick and delivered to the truck! Love supporting small business! Will be back!“

“Excelente ambiente, muy atentos meseros, amigables con los hispanos y el mejor Western omelet y Sampler en toda la ciudad. El café siempre caliente y precios razonables. Llegar temprano por que se llena de clientes. Baños limpios. Buen estacionamiento y limpio. Así vale la pena ir a darse el gusto de desayunar.“

“I had the omg burger and my partner had the gyro platter. It was super yummy. We were so full when we left. Def going back!“

“My friend and I had a terrific lunch and just loved our server and the food. we will be back“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Delicious Breakfast and Great Service! If you’re looking for a fantastic breakfast spot, this is it. I can’t wait to come back!“

“I've been eating here since 1976 - My favorite coneys in the world.“

“Passing through Owasso, and stumbling upon this foodery was pleasantly surprised. I had my non-service dog with me, so decided to order to go with dog waiting in entrance area. Service was impressive with manager directly taking care of my situation. Food was exceptional -- I ordered fish tacos which was an easy to go lunch -- and very pleased. Only drawback was, sauce was made with canned tomatoes not fresh. Otherwise, I will return and happily try other dishes.“

“Best pancakes around! First watch is my kiddos favorite place to go to get pancakes. the service is excellent and the staff is always so friendly.“

“I come here often. Great food & very friendly people.“

“The food clearly follows the less is more approach to cooking, it was simple and delicious without anything unnecessary going into it. The Mac and cheese was unfortunately bland as a result of this but mine and my table mates food was excellent apart from that.
The service was friendly and attentive, we received service from 2 different people and it was clear communication was a focus between staff and towards customers.
The dining floor was packed but well spaced, had clear themes and was very clean.“

“Daniel was a great server and the food was great!“

“Duffy's is a great place and has been a staple in BA for a very long long time!!! Great food and great prices! They have the BEST homemade cinnamon rolls and homemade biscuits! Go try them out!“

“One of The best foods you’ll get around Tulsa Oklahoma“

“We recently visited family in Broken Arrow and we saw your restaurant and because of the name we had to try it. So glad we did. Being big foodies we love trying new places. Also , we are huge fans of biscuits and gravy. Yours were really delicious. Our waitress was Karena. What a sweetheart. Very attentive , polite and friendly . She made our experience there really pleasant. We will definitely be back when we’re in town.“

“Great experience here time after time. Good value, good service, and good food! Our server Michael was amazing! My family and I ate there on 11/28 Black Friday and we had 12 people. They got us seated within minutes, the food came quickly, and the manager Olimpia was friendly and made sure everything was up to standard. We’ll be back soon. A+++“

“Dined in tonight and had some very minor hiccups that was quickly fixed by the most amazing waitress Billie and management. We have had so many issues at other restaurants with zero accountability that we were so impressed by how such a minor thing was handled. Food was delish, drinks even better. Thank you Billie for a wonderful dining experience.“

“The best coneys around! Always great service as well! ♥️“

“I have always said and always will, Goldies makes the BEST burger I have ever tasted and will ever taste again in my life. I will eat their burgers until I am painfully full and I have to remove my belt. They have closed so many of their restraunts over the years it makes me sad. I would rather die than live in a world wthout a Goldies! If i could only eat one food ever for the rest of my life I would choose a Goldies burger.“

“I was at the Owasso location with my 2 young daughters for dinner this evening. The food was good, and my girls definitely enjoyed it, but the service was absolutely outstanding. I wish I could remember our waitress’s name, she was so kind, hospitable and overall phenomenal. We had a fantastic dinner, my oldest daughter even wanted to thank her herself because she was so kind. Thank you for being so wonderful, it truly made our evening, we will surely be back! ☺️“

“I have been patronizing this location for many years and always enjoy the food and service.“

“The salad 🥗 bar was the best. The 🍕 was over cooked and dry. Thankfully there were plenty of other options to choose from.“

“Great down-home southern cooking! I love the atmosphere & I’m so glad they didn’t change the decor! Owasso, Ok does a great job!“

“great service, nice relaxing atmosphere“

“Came for the pie! staff was amazing. We had the sour cream raisin. 🍰. A must stop on your travels through Claremont.“

“Saw Sam Tripoli here and had a great time. The club is clean, organized, has a friendly staff and fair prices.“

“We were in town for bmx races, and stumbled onto Smitty’s after a long day. Service was great, clean atmosphere, and the food was amazing!! We definitely plan to return next time we’re in town.“

“I love the atmosphere and the many teas to try. They gave me a banana nut muffin when I ordered an apple cinnamon today but I was so into my conversation with a friend I didn’t realize it until I was half way through with it 😂“

“Lenny’s is a staple here in Tulsa for the best sub and sandwich shop in town. Thanks for your years of continued service and amazing food!“

“Best in Owasso in good and service by far! Don’t miss out !!! Love it“

“New Transplant to Tulsa and Went Out Exploring and Found This Little Gem. The food was amazing the Rib Eye was on point! I came during a “music bingo” night and it was fun! Great atmosphere friendly staff and great food! 10/10“

“If you want great food and amazing service, this is the place to go! The people here are beyond kind and attentive, and the food is absolutely delicious. It’s never a bad experience when we come here. I cannot recommend this place enough!“

“Great food great customer service Clean restaurants and Great product“

“The food was good as always and our waitress was ver y nice and attentive. However, what happened to the menu? I remember when you all opened the menu was massive and even had some really great food options on there. What was the reason for the change?“

“Excellent service ❤️ awesome breakfast 🍳 🧇“

“Had lunch here today, and it was SO good! Chase gave us great service, and the food was out quick and was delectable!“

“Visiting from Arkansas and decided to eat here. BEST hamburgers around!!!!! Will definitely have to come again *****“

“It doesn't get much better than Ron's, especially the Owasso location! Their chili and burgers are top notch! Love getting their bacon cheese fries with ranch too. Always a wonderful experience!“

“Pineapple upside down cheesecake But they’re all good“

“This was a great experience! The waitress was very sweet and checked on us the perfect amount of times. The food was delicious, steak was cooked perfectly the eggs were soft and fluffy and don't get me started on the pancakes!! Definitely have to come back soon.“

“I was not impressed with the menu selection, was not good food selection for type of atmosphere. Waitress did not offer drinks and had to order off sides to just get pancakes. WTF. Bummer for such a neat place.“