Dined at Raven for the first time for a late Sunday Brunch. There was ample parking off the street, which is much appreciated. The restaurant is small and quaint, but with a full sit at bar. We loved the eclectic decor and the laid back vibe. Although the brunch menu is limited, the food was absolutely delicious. When one item was not available, the chef offered to create a suitable substitute. That's a great way to keep hungry customers happy. I would recommend Raven to anyone looking for a great local place.
chad
The wait staff was attentive but not overbearing. The food was lick the plate fantastic. Overall a great experience.
Terri
We were there for brunch. Limited drink menu, surprised there was no espresso martini given it being brunch. Settled for Irish Whiskey and the coffee was very weak. Pretty much was whiskey with cream. We had the bread pudding French toast, side of bacon and eggs Benedict. It was all very yummy and very nice presentation. Other than the drinks, we had an enjoyable brunch.
Michelle
Absolutely terrible New Years Eve- 8pm reservation- seated late- ok fine it's NYE. Half of what we ordered they ran out of- forced to pay for the only steak they had left which was $20 more than what we ordered- no other proteins available. Out of 4 of us only 2 of us got food after an 1 hour 49 mins of staring at a blank table with only the expensive bottle of wine we ordered which we couldn't really drink more of bc we had no food. Restaurants have bad nights I get it but there was zZERO service recover attempt. No bread on the table- no nothing- paid full price- didn't even take off the additional fee we had to pay bc they only had an expensive cut- full price on the wine we couldn't drink the rest of. Had to miss our secondary plans bc we we're so late and wound up at the Truckyard where we had to spend an additional 140 bucks to feed the rest of us. So after $250 fo 2 steaks- 1 side and a bottle of wine we couldn't fully drink we felt completely ripped off. It's a shame bc the food we did get and only bc other people left was good. We were trying to get our check to leave also but food came out and I really needed to get something in me. Total disaster of a night. Head chef was an a-hole to our waitress too saying things like restaurants have bad nights deal with it. Totally unapologetic for not having nearly enough food. And they continued to sit people too.
Charles R.
For New Years Eve dinner we chose Raven. We'd been there once before on a weekend and had a delightful experience. We still found the food to be absolutely top notch. The wine list is not long, but I don't think you could go wrong with any of the varieties available. The service was likewise outstanding. Our need were accommodated, and we got just what we ordered timely and warm. However, the non-stop, 1980s-style gangsta rap proved to be overwhelming. We tried. We waited for it to change, but no luck. That was the soundtrack throughout our visit, so we left after we finished our appetizer. I'd like to say we'll try again sometime, but life is short.
Aisha
We had an amazing experience at Raven for my husband's birthday! We were treated promptly, treated to a round of champagne to start the night, had some wonderful steak, the BEST bread pudding, Thai curry, meatballs and more! They even accommodated my 2-year-old which is always a plus. The service was off the charts! Definitely returning here when we visit Oklahoma City again!
Matthew Fagan
Had a reservation for my wife's birthday for a Saturday night. Thursday night get a message that the reservation is canceled because they were "bought out". Now i cant find anything for a holiday weekend for the wife and need to find a babysitter for a new night. I think its a pretty terrible business practice.
Greg
Went here again. Pudding bread is a must have. Had mushrooms toast ladies loved it. Roast potatoes very good. They might have been under staff. Busy room with just one server trying to keep up but we were not in a hurry. Again a great place for a great meal. We will go here again.
Linda
Food was decent. But I don't think The Raven is designed for brunch. Better in the evening I bet. There were very few people there and still it took an extraordinary amount of time to be served. Steak Benedict was tasty as was bread pudding. Not particularly attractive, but tasty. Irish coffee was strong and espresso burnt, but it was good with food. Mimosa definitely did not use advertised fresh orange juice. We had to ask several times to get water refilled. I probably would not recommend for brunch, but will definitely go back in evening to try their wood fired steaks.
Tom
Food was amazing. From the Lamb chops and the Ox tail Mac n Cheese, to the entrees. All was excellent. The cocktails were great. Service was excellent. Atmosphere was great because noise level was low and the environment allowed you to focus on the food and company.
Had a reservation for my wife's birthday for a Saturday night. Thursday night get a message that the reservation is canceled because they were "bought out". Now i cant find anything for a holiday weekend for the wife and need to find a babysitter for a new night. I think its a pretty terrible business practice…
Aspen
This was our second time at Raven and it amazed us again. The food is so fresh with tons of flavors, fun and different drink menu, and THE BEST bread pudding!! The chef is amazing and very personable, he came out and visited with us. Our waiter was great and has an excellent wine recommendation, we had a great time and will definitely be back!
carolynn
The service at this restaurant was immaculate. The food was very different and the menu is quite limited. If you're someone that likes adventure it's a good spot.
Seth
Service, food, and vibes were fantastic! Definitely will be back! Feel like this is a hidden gem.
Kristen
We're old enough to remember the venerable VZDs which is where Raven is located. They've preserved a lot of what made that building special. The food was fantastic and inventive and the service was great. We had a filet which was among the best I've ever had and chicken curry which was excellent. We split the very generous portion of roasted squash, also good. Dessert was a very large & delicious bread pudding which reminded me of a luxe French toast. The wine selection is a weak point - it's very limited, as is the very small food menu. The cocktail list is longer but there is no description of the drinks, just the name. Everything is a la carte. We plan on returning though and would recommend despite the limitations.
Dined at Raven for the first time for a late Sunday Brunch. There was ample parking off the street, which is much appreciated. The restaurant is small and quaint, but with a full sit at bar. We loved the eclectic decor and the laid back vibe. Although the brunch menu is limited, the food was absolutely delicious. When one item was not available, the chef offered to create a suitable substitute. That's a great way to keep hungry customers happy. I would recommend Raven to anyone looking for a great local place.
The wait staff was attentive but not overbearing. The food was lick the plate fantastic. Overall a great experience.
We were there for brunch. Limited drink menu, surprised there was no espresso martini given it being brunch. Settled for Irish Whiskey and the coffee was very weak. Pretty much was whiskey with cream. We had the bread pudding French toast, side of bacon and eggs Benedict. It was all very yummy and very nice presentation. Other than the drinks, we had an enjoyable brunch.
Absolutely terrible New Years Eve- 8pm reservation- seated late- ok fine it's NYE. Half of what we ordered they ran out of- forced to pay for the only steak they had left which was $20 more than what we ordered- no other proteins available. Out of 4 of us only 2 of us got food after an 1 hour 49 mins of staring at a blank table with only the expensive bottle of wine we ordered which we couldn't really drink more of bc we had no food. Restaurants have bad nights I get it but there was zZERO service recover attempt. No bread on the table- no nothing- paid full price- didn't even take off the additional fee we had to pay bc they only had an expensive cut- full price on the wine we couldn't drink the rest of. Had to miss our secondary plans bc we we're so late and wound up at the Truckyard where we had to spend an additional 140 bucks to feed the rest of us. So after $250 fo 2 steaks- 1 side and a bottle of wine we couldn't fully drink we felt completely ripped off. It's a shame bc the food we did get and only bc other people left was good. We were trying to get our check to leave also but food came out and I really needed to get something in me. Total disaster of a night. Head chef was an a-hole to our waitress too saying things like restaurants have bad nights deal with it. Totally unapologetic for not having nearly enough food. And they continued to sit people too.
For New Years Eve dinner we chose Raven. We'd been there once before on a weekend and had a delightful experience. We still found the food to be absolutely top notch. The wine list is not long, but I don't think you could go wrong with any of the varieties available. The service was likewise outstanding. Our need were accommodated, and we got just what we ordered timely and warm. However, the non-stop, 1980s-style gangsta rap proved to be overwhelming. We tried. We waited for it to change, but no luck. That was the soundtrack throughout our visit, so we left after we finished our appetizer. I'd like to say we'll try again sometime, but life is short.
We had an amazing experience at Raven for my husband's birthday! We were treated promptly, treated to a round of champagne to start the night, had some wonderful steak, the BEST bread pudding, Thai curry, meatballs and more! They even accommodated my 2-year-old which is always a plus. The service was off the charts! Definitely returning here when we visit Oklahoma City again!
Had a reservation for my wife's birthday for a Saturday night. Thursday night get a message that the reservation is canceled because they were "bought out". Now i cant find anything for a holiday weekend for the wife and need to find a babysitter for a new night. I think its a pretty terrible business practice.
Went here again. Pudding bread is a must have. Had mushrooms toast ladies loved it. Roast potatoes very good. They might have been under staff. Busy room with just one server trying to keep up but we were not in a hurry. Again a great place for a great meal. We will go here again.
Food was decent. But I don't think The Raven is designed for brunch. Better in the evening I bet. There were very few people there and still it took an extraordinary amount of time to be served. Steak Benedict was tasty as was bread pudding. Not particularly attractive, but tasty. Irish coffee was strong and espresso burnt, but it was good with food. Mimosa definitely did not use advertised fresh orange juice. We had to ask several times to get water refilled. I probably would not recommend for brunch, but will definitely go back in evening to try their wood fired steaks.
Food was amazing. From the Lamb chops and the Ox tail Mac n Cheese, to the entrees. All was excellent. The cocktails were great. Service was excellent. Atmosphere was great because noise level was low and the environment allowed you to focus on the food and company.
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Had a reservation for my wife's birthday for a Saturday night. Thursday night get a message that the reservation is canceled because they were "bought out". Now i cant find anything for a holiday weekend for the wife and need to find a babysitter for a new night. I think its a pretty terrible business practice…
This was our second time at Raven and it amazed us again. The food is so fresh with tons of flavors, fun and different drink menu, and THE BEST bread pudding!! The chef is amazing and very personable, he came out and visited with us. Our waiter was great and has an excellent wine recommendation, we had a great time and will definitely be back!
The service at this restaurant was immaculate. The food was very different and the menu is quite limited. If you're someone that likes adventure it's a good spot.
Service, food, and vibes were fantastic! Definitely will be back! Feel like this is a hidden gem.
We're old enough to remember the venerable VZDs which is where Raven is located. They've preserved a lot of what made that building special. The food was fantastic and inventive and the service was great. We had a filet which was among the best I've ever had and chicken curry which was excellent. We split the very generous portion of roasted squash, also good. Dessert was a very large & delicious bread pudding which reminded me of a luxe French toast. The wine selection is a weak point - it's very limited, as is the very small food menu. The cocktail list is longer but there is no description of the drinks, just the name. Everything is a la carte. We plan on returning though and would recommend despite the limitations.
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