I did not even know this place existed until a girlfriend of mine let me in on the secret. The location makes it difficult to just bump into unless you spend a lot of time walking around downtown. But let me just tell you that now that I know about this place I will be coming here frequently! The food is great! The restaurant is clean and bright! The service is good! The only negative thing I can say is that it is not somewhere you want to go if you are in a rush. But I hate eating in a hurry so that is just fine by me. Unfortunately, the first time I came was on a birthday lunch for some co-workers and it took us about 2 hours to have lunch. Not the best choice for a work lunch as far as time goes, but a definite great pick as far as the food went. I ordered the special which was what I would call an "upscale" bahn mi. Instead of being thin slices of marinated pork on a french style baguette, it was think chunks of pork on a brioche bun. And it was damn good. The flavors were on point and that is the most important thing about a bahn mi ... making sure you have all the flavor profiles you should have and that they all sing individually and harmoniously all at the same time. And this sandwich sung! As for the rest of the menu, the hamburger is HUGE and when you take the first bite, the juice will come pouring out! This is a blissful sight when you are diving into a burger. Two girls ordered the fish and chips and they looked like heaven on a plate and it should be for $26 a pop! And even though the menu is not cheap, they do not hold back on the portions making it completely worth the price. And I don't usually order or talk about desserts, but I have to rave about theirs because we did order every one on the menu and I am so glad we did! The donuts with the coffee shake were cute and delicious. The cookies and milk were adorable and the "milk" is really a spiced milkshake that was incredible. And the sundae for two was a huge heaping pile of ice cream with whipped cream and sprinkles and hot fudge you pour on yourself! These youthful desserts were perfectly whimsical and will satisfy your sweet tooth for weeks. Overall an A+! If you are heading to a Thunder game, run in and have dinner before here! It would be a great place to grab a good bite before a game instead of making yourself sick on popcorn and hotdogs.
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Kevin W.
I went for a jog the other day, that is to say, I jogged a few feet - then walked, and every time a car would drive by I'd try to pick up the pace to make it look like I had been jogging all along (hashtag: outofshape). Anywho, at a particular point in my "jog" - somewhere in or around the myriad gardens, the scent of something amazing graced my nostrils. Flint?! (hashtag: laughingoutloud, hashtag: yeahright). No, this was something different, something I hadn't smelled before, definitely something new. So I shoved my way through the hoards of ice skaters waiting patiently to skate on all three square feet of ice rink (hashtag: cramped), and made my way into the Park House to investigate the wonderful aroma. I was fairly convinced that I had located the source of the smell when I was greeted by rotisserie chicken twirling above an open flame. Yeah, this place'll do - I said aloud to nobody in particular, possibly the chicken (hashtag: whoknows). It was quite clear from the decor though that I was severely under dressed, so I turned back around and sprinted all the way home (hashtag: joggedtenfeet, hashtag: walkedtherest) to clean up a bit. We returned later for lunch. As I said, the decor is all very nice - a large, open dining area filled with plenty of natural light, centered around a well-stocked bar (hashtag: alcoholic). It's really a great location for a restaurant. I'm not sure where you'll park, but I wouldn't worry about it (hashtag: unpaidparkingtickets). Their menu is centered around their wine selection and the cuisine is... wait for it... New American (hashtag: heresmyshockedface, hashtag: whathappenedtooldamerican?) We started off with the spinach and artichoke dip - which was a nice deviation from the normal artichoke dip you might have come to expect. It featured large pieces of fresh spinach and didn't overdo it on the cheese, just a light dusting of crispy breadcrumbs on the top. I ordered the salmon - and was very glad that I did. The salmon was cooked perfectly, medium / medium rare (hashtag: nothingworsethanovercookedsalmon). It was tender and juicy, and I was happy. It came served over lentils, with a cauliflower puree and some roasted cauliflower. I did find it a little odd that they decided to do a cauliflower puree AND serve that with roasted cauliflower. What are you trying to tell me Park House? You don't think I'm eating enough cauliflower?! Or perhaps they just ordered too much cauliflower for the month, who knows (hashtag: theworldmayneverknow). Point is, maybe some roasted carrots or a different vegetable wouldn't hurt to set it apart from the puree, all's I'm sayin. Other than the salmon, some other dishes were the rotisserie chicken salad, and the fish and chips. The fish and chips is not a dish for the faint of heart... errr, any one with any heart issues for that matter. It's a lot of fried food - all very good, but probably not the best if you're into things like staying active / jogging / living past the age of 35. The fish batter could have used a little more seasoning but the fish was juicy. The waffle fries were crispy and the slaw was not bad either. Even came with a cute little vinegar dispenser to dress it like those crazy Brits do (hashtag: yousoundlikeyourefromlondon) The rotisserie chicken salad proved to be a much healthier option than the fish and chips. The rotisserie chicken was cooked perfectly, no complaints there. And because no healthy meal would be complete without dessert, why not order the donuts and coffee?! (hashtag: ijogsoicaneatmore) The warm mini-donuts were pretty heavenly - melt-in-your-mouthy. They came served with a light and airy coffee mousse - perfect compliment to the donuts. So there you have it, I have to say I'm pretty impressed with the new (new american) restaurant that the myriad gardens has to offer. The atmosphere is great, business casual type feel - I wouldn't necessarily recommend going in your jogging attire. The prices are a little higher than what you'd expect to pay at Luby's... but this is NEW american we're talking about (hashtag: dontbestingy). Think: Ludivine, Flint, Cheever's in terms of similar prices. Anywho, looks like this place is here to stay, a good addition to our downtown dining scene so be sure to give it a try whenever you get a chance. Overall Grade: A- (hashtag: pertydarngood)
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Adam K.
Food was decent. The ambience of the restaurant was beautiful with the ice rink right outside. The service, however, was abysmal. Our waiter disappeared for long instances and our drinks were screwed up no less than 3 times, with 15 minutes or so in between each replacement. Given the plethora of great restaurants in OKC I think Park House will get a pass from in the future.
(3)
Sarah F.
The atmosphere is lovely. However that is about the only positive thing I can say. I ordered the prime rib sandwich and the meat was very dry, chewy, and lacking flavor. The service was spotty; our waiter seemed disoriented. And, when the bill came, I was charged $2 more for my sandwich than what was advertised on the menu.
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Jeff B.
Took my wife, her son and grandkids ice skating right next to the park house. I thought it would be nice for my wife and I to be able to sit and eat and have a drink or 2. They told me the patio was closed. It was 2 in the afternoon and reasonably warm. It was a perfect afternoon to sit and watch the ice skaters. Very unimpressed with the patio not being open and the attitude with which I was told it was closed.
(2)
Lindsay E.
We were here for brunch on Valentine's day. Although they were decidedly not busy, service was poor. Our waiter, when he finally noticed us, was nice but slow and inattentive. Our table had the lemon raspberry French toast: awesome, the prime rib hash: very good, and the pork tacos: fine but not great. We also had the deviled egg flight to start and it was fun and tasty. The ambiance is nice and the menu is solid. However, I doubt we eat here again, simply because the service was not good.
(2)
Geneva H.
It was a five star for me. This last meal/service/taste was not good in any area. I do not know, but it is as if the chef's sold this place and left town. We were going there about every two weeks, and something happened. The cookies that would melt in your mouth, now would taste better straight from Pillsbury out of the oven, the ameretto flavoring that was in the milky ice cream drink, completely left out. The service was like schizo, very bad. We asked for a wine and they opened the wrong wine, and we took it to be nice, not knowing it was a $73 bottle, I felt like they were crazy, or on drugs. We will never go back, ever. It took forever to get service on every level this time also.
(1)
Karri B.
The service was very slow. We waited 30 minutes for our appetizer then another 30 for our meal. It was not that busy but it seemed like the wait staff was unsure of what was going on most of the time. I think there may be a management issue. The food was good. I really liked the fried oyster appetizer. The location is beautiful with views of the Myriad gardens and the restaurant's decor is nice. They did take off the appetizer and apologize for service. I might give them a second chance. I give them one star for service and three for the food.
(2)
Daniel K.
Food is good; no complaints. Ambiance is good no complaints -- I had to dock stars because the staff need to be a bit more attentive when it comes to take out orders. They have goofed my order twice, and the last time I carried out, the bag was overstuffed and ripped on the way home, and two of my orders came out of the to-go boxes. If you carry out from here just make sure everything is correct before you leave the place. Also the oysters are awesome, but if you order to go MAKE SURE THE MUSTARD SAUCE IS ON THE SIDE. :'( (these are actual tears from the spicy mustard). And your food had hair in it.
(3)
Molly D.
I'm giving Park House 5 stars because Chef Jonathan nailed it for us on our first visit. We tried the Deviled Egg Flight, and I enjoyed the whipped filling of each different flavor. It was a nice, fresh take on the old classic. Next, we were presented with a complimentary beef rib with, what I'm probably mislabeling, a horseradish garnish, onion jam, and the cheesy grits. This was absolutely delicious. The meat was tender and well paired with the horseradish and onion jam. The grits were amazing - and I'm never a fan of grits. For the main course, I had the Mustard Seed Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding, and Brussels Sprouts. C'est magnifique! Finally, somewhere in OKC doesn't overcook their pork! The hubs had the Pasta Carbonara with pork belly, and he couldn't stop cooing over it. The belly was nice and crisp, adding a great touch to the dish. We finished with Chef's warm cookies and milk, which were a flashback to childhood days in my Granny's kitchen. Apparently this is a family recipe, and I personally love soft, flat, chewy cookies. Yum! Service was attentive enough, but a bit flat on personality. Despite this, I love the atmosphere, location, and the menu selections. This is a perfect place for a long afternoon lunch, a romantic dinner for two, a big group dinner, and even a great spot for a rehearsal dinner. I can't wait to spend more time here. Looking forward to new, exciting dishes from Chef Jonathan!
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Nick S.
Lots good here, location feel and food win out. Staff is helpful, friendly and efficient and the bar gas a good vibe to it at happy hour. Great for lunch, plenty of good choices, rotisserie chicken among them. It won't hurt you to set here
(4)
HayesOne s.
Cool location next to the botanical garden and the design of the place was nice but the avocado and crab salad that I ordered was small and not very good. The best part about it was watching the kids fall into the water feature just outside.
(1)
Bob H.
We were planning to find a place to watch the Kentucky Derby. I called the Park House and the manager graciously set us up at the bar right in front of the TV AND double checked that it would receive the proper channel. We arrived about 30 minutes early so we could get in the proper spirit but were told by the bartender there were no mint juleps (no mint -- no crushed ice). No matter, we got a couple of bottles of sparkly to get things rolling. About that time Pete Holloway shows up. He stopped to say "hi" and I chided him a bit about not having mint juleps on Derby Day. He said the Myriad Gardens grew all their herbs so it shouldn't be a problem. Next thing we knew he was coming in with a big bunch of mint and a big tub of ice from "The Ice House" next door! A few people at the bar had actually left to go elsewhere when they were told by one of the 3 bartenders that they couldn't make mint juleps. Too bad they didn't have similar initiative to make it happen. But they did make up some great mint juleps finally! The afternoon turned out perfect (hats and all). All the food was great and it's now a regular for us. Thank you Pete and crew for making our Derby Day perfect!
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Steve M.
Quite a disappointment, although it does seem to be one of the "in" places. Lots of glass to see outside--you can watch people fall as they try to ice skate, or in the spring there are probably nice views of the gardens. But the food.....underwhelming to say the least. The pork tenderloin was so salty the person in our party who ordered it couldn't eat it. That was the only thing that was really bad but we just weren't impressed, especially at the prices they charge. On a Sunday afternoon we were able to park on the street but still had to walk a good distance. Good luck with the parking if there is a Thunder game or something else going on at the Peake. I do think valet parking is available but not sure of the price. Save your money for something better.
(2)
Angela M.
I love to go to different restaurants on a regular basis. Having heard about the fantastic view, and it does have one, we decided to give Park House a try. We went on at Thunder game home night. Valet parking was perfect. We had a reservation and were seated right away. The staff timing was good, we felt well attended by multiple staff. There were lots of beautiful sights. I wasn't a huge fan of the televisions in the restaurant. The menu is very small, not very many choices. The food tasted pretty good but not fantastic. There were four of us and 3 out of the 4 had no real complaints but it just wasn't that great, not much seasoning or something. The salmon portion was very small and the side choice served with it was not tasty and normally I like Brussels. No salad came with the meal and I didn't realize it. No bread on the table. (The waiter noticed I didn't eat it and brought out green beans without me asking which was very nice.) We ordered mules and the drinks were full of ice very tiny and very expensive. Going out to dinner at a $$$ is going to be costly but I left feeling kinda jipped, under liquored, and a bit hungry.
(2)
Lacey L.
Started out great when they gave us a free appetizer after a long wait. The food was pretty good. I got the avocado crab salad and my sister for the Cobb. The service continued to be terrible even after every other table left. After 20 minutes of waiting to order dessert I went to the front to ask for help. Ten minutes after that the waitress asked if we were okay to which we said no and asked for our tab. We never got our tab from our waitress. We ended up getting it from another waiter who was kind after 15 minutes. On top of that it was very cold. And no, they didn't try to salvage the wait time. Paid in full.
(1)
Aaron B.
3 stars only because they really need to invest in some training for their servers. Food was great. Playlist is awesome. Setting is beautiful. Service is awful. For $120 servers should be a bit more attentive. Water was only refilled once, I had to request a knife to cut my lamb and for thus price range the servers should refill your wine when you purchase a bottle.
(3)
Debbie S.
The food is fabulous at Park House. The Fish and Chips were excellent. I travel a great deal and don't usually care for fish in OK, but the server talked me into it and it was spectacular. The deviled egg flight is a treat and fun! The view of the Botanical Gardens and ice rink in winter makes this a perfect spot.
(5)
A B.
The food was great, fresh tasting and reasonably priced. The service was excellent and the wait staff was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu and the details of each menu item. I took my girlfriend here for her birthday dinner as we had seen the place a few times while frequenting the downtown area...this place is excellent for someone who is looking for a great place with excellent food and service and a nice atmosphere that is upscale without an upscale downtown price tag...and its close, but not in all the Bricktown chaos. The atmosphere is very relaxed, the kind of place that isn't rush rush and is excellent for those wishing to be able to actually have a nice dinner conversation without having to yell. Not to mention there weren't any bratty kids in the place the whole time...definitely a relaxed adult atmosphere which is getting harder and harder to find. For dinner we started with the Deviled Egg Flight which consisted of several different deviled eggs to include bacon + Danish Blue Cheese, roasted red pepper, pimento cheese and traditional. It was delicious. I had the filet mignon which included smoked cheddar mashed potatoes and candied carrots, it was also delicious and fresh, I requested the filet to be cooked medium well and it came out perfect with just the right amount of pink in the center. My girlfriend had the honey + juniper pork chop with caramelized onions + granny smith applesauce and cornbread stuffing. She too thought the meal was delicious and fresh. Both meals and the appetizer were well portioned for the price. We each had several house mixed drinks that were reasonably priced and contained fresh ingredients and fruit mixes. It is getting hard to find places that are using fresh ingredients in their drinks, too many are using packaged mixes that one can get anywhere. I would highly recommend this spot for a good date night as the location is great and the Myriad Gardens makes for a great place to visit and walk and provides a great backdrop for dinner as the place is almost entirely glass windowed. I think another thing that set this place apart is reservations. They take reservations either by phone or through the Open Table reservation service through the restaurants website. The reservations went through without a hitch and Park House even called me the day of the dinner to confirm the reservation and to let me know that everything was all set for dinner...that kind of service is extremely hard to find these days. Overall an excellent experience.
(4)
Marcus H.
Only had the nachos, but I have to say that they were tasty.
(3)
Inez F.
I ordered lump crab salad. It was large but very pricey for what it was. A big salad with avocado, corn and craft sprinkles on top. The dressing was so minuet, I requested more. I am a brad person too and with no rolls or bread sticks or crackers I was not happy, so I ordered Parker house rolls only 6 bucks for 3?? Really?? And they were stale? I did get fresh, but way over priced. I suggest they add a slice of garlic bread and make customers a little more happy.
(2)
Karla Roxanne M.
Business lunch...we sat by the window and enjoyed the view. We split the rotisserie chicken and agreed it was super salty...the salad greens were ok, the dill vinaigrette was pretty tasty and the roasted cauliflower was great. James was a pleasant server, informed us of the special and took great care of us.
(4)
Christopher L.
I had heard mixed reviews about Park House so I wanted to go with an open mind. It was thoroughly enjoyable from the moment the valet opened the door. My guest and I were greeted warmly, promptly seated with a table that viewed the ice skating rink and then served some of the most delicious pickles (yeah, kind of weird to get pickles but after trying them now complaints.) The appetizer (Waffle Fry Nachos) and entree (Rotisserie Chicken) were both delightful as well. Both came out hot, although the chicken was a bit heave on the rosemary side. There are two critiques I would offer, firstly that the pickles come in a small mason-jar-esque container with nothing to fish them out with. Perhaps a small fork or stabber in the jar would eliminate people at the table using their dinner forks or knives (whichever was still clean) to get more. Secondly, if restauranteurs have learned anything from Flint, Vast and even The Mantel it is that if a restaurant downtown wants to an attract upscale clientele, for God's sake offer them complimentary valet parking IF they are dining in the restaurant. To charge $10 to park the car (although it was cold so I paid it gladly) was a bit excessive considering we dropped a hundred bucks or so for the total meal by the time you add in the drinks, desert, etc. All in all, a great restaurant. Just perhaps bring your own toothpick to get the pickles and a crisp $10 bill for the valet.
(4)
Amy S.
We've been to Park House twice in their 10-day history. First, we went in their first week at night after our family had been looking at Christmas lights downtown, etc. We only had wine, hot chocolates and dessert but it was great. We didn't have a reservation, but they were willing to accommodate our group of seven quickly. The ambiance is great and the warm cookies and milk (more like a malt/shake) were yummy as were the made-to-order donuts with a mocha mousse. Last night, we returned for a low-key downtown NYE dinner on our way to the Thunder game. We made an early reservation to get in and over to the game. We had picked out a few items from our previous week's trip, but they had a very limited menu for NYE. The service was great. The hostess recognized us from the week before and was very friendly as she seated us and inquired how our desserts had been at that time. We had the same waitress as well (Victoria) and she was very attentive and helpful. Because we only had ~65 minutes to eat and get to the game for tip-off, we didn't linger. My husband ordered a lovely glass of Malbec which was very good for a great price of $6/glass. I tried one of their special drinks - a Sparkling Apple Cider. It had a robust apple cider, with a bit of apple brandy and was carbonated in-house. The chilled glass was rimmed with cinnamon sugar and it was a great drink! To start, we shared the rotisserie chicken and spinach salad and it was very good - quite flavorful and perfectly dressed, not too much or too little. As they didn't have the full menu for the holiday, we ordered a salmon and filet mignon to share. The salmon arrived with cauliflower and lentils (two of my absolute favorites!). The dish was good - everything was cooked well and was tasty, but nothing jumped off the plate bursting with flavor. Nevertheless, it was satisfying. The filet was a great cut of meat, but it was overcooked - somewhere between around medium well while we had ordered medium rare. The staff was incredibly responsive and very apologetic. They offered to bring us another, but we didn't have time to wait. The woman at the table next to us also ordered a medium rare filet and hers arrived about five minutes after mine and looked perfectly cooked so I think they paid attention to getting it right! Though the flavor wasn't as good as their sister restaurant Boulevard, I'm confident this restaurant group will iron out the kinks and get there. The crushed potatoes accompanying the filet were quite flavorful! The staff; however, was wonderful. The runner who delivered our food asked us to cut into the steak while there and she saw that it was also overcooked. She immediately offered to replace it and when we said we didn't have time due to the game, she apologized and sent the manager over. The manager handled the situation wonderfully - she addressed, apologized, and said she was going to make it right. She brought us a gift card for the value of the steak and again apologized. I stated that I know that it's only their second week and she replied, yes, but we need to get it right. Because the cut of meat was of very high quality, even considering it was overcooked, it was still very tender. We quickly ordered some warm chocolate chip cookies and "milk" so that we could head over to the game. They arrived and pleased again. I don't think it's that these cookies are the most amazing ever, but having warm chocolate chip cookies that you can taste are homemade with REAL butter will continue to be a crowd pleaser. When Victoria brought us our bill, she let us know that the manager had also removed the charge for the steak. What service! The food was quite good and I know that under this restaurant group, they will add some punches of flavor to take it to the next level while the service and staff are great. Coupled with GREAT scenery and ambiance and a fair price, it's definitely worth a visit. We will be back!
(4)
Sam S.
I am beer drinker, so was disappointed that there is no beer on tap, only bottles and cans, which are overpriced, $5 for a bud light $7 for a Happy Camper IPA. The food is so-so. My $14 burger was undercooked. My wife was underwhelmed by her salad. The space is great, but we will not go out of our way to return.
(2)
Susan D.
My husband and I ate at this restaurant this evening. I had filet mignon and my husband had the ribs. The food was excellent, hot and very flavorful. The ambience was wonderful and the servers were very attentive. We would highly recommend this restaurant and we will certainly return again soon.
(5)
Travis B.
Went because of perfect location & wonderful ambiance. The one great thing that I can note was a perfectly made martini and drinks around the table were complemented. Thus, we were excited from the get-go. After that, all went downhill. Our appetizer came after 45 minutes of waiting & some server serving the same appetizer to two other tables around us, who got theirs (likely ours) within 3 minutes of ordering. We ordered our meal at approximately 50 minutes after our arrival. Food seemed very fresh. Seasoning was absent. Service was horrendous with a server who was overwhelmed with other tables and about as flighty as she was confused. 2 hours to get our meal complete. We decided to get our desert elsewhere. No need for a 3 hour dinner.
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Jim H.
My group did dinner at the Park House before another Thunder game and our experience improved. Our service was perfect and on time, which made our visit perfect. Our dining couple had never been there before and were so glad to find this great place to eat as they live over near deep deuce. Kudos to Pete for working hard to make this place great.
(5)
Patrick L.
Visited Park House on a Saturday night. Not especially busy. Park House needs to determine who their target diner is, as they seem confused. Beautiful night, able to look at the lights in Gardens, yet they want to seat us under a huge big screen TV. There was no local team playing downtown and no local team on TV. Is this a sports bar? a bistro? They were out of the tator tots which I had heard good things about. Server suggested the Waffle Nachos. This plate comes out and would fit perfectly at Chili's or Applebee's but not this restaurant. Entrees were good, bar service was very slow. I am sure they will do good on game nights, but there are not enough game nights to keep a restaurant in business with this many flaws.
(2)
Justin B.
Really great meal. Pretty slow service. Busy night in okc, so will certainly go back.
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Darnell D.
The Park House has been open for a month and hasn't updated their website. Called to ask if their menu was online. Was put I hold for an manager, And was hung up on. Called back. Host said he'd email me the menu. Never did. Based on this and recent reviews, I don't plan on going here
(1)
Cindy H.
Great location and atmosphere. Beautiful views of wonderful downtownOKC/Botanical Gardens.They are working on getting clearance to install some awnings to aid with setting sun issues. Watching skaters in the winter, and the little plaza outside with the Ice House burger joint next to it, lots of outdoor seating, great place to gather before a Thunder game (arena right across the street - and valet parking for $10!) Service glitches from early days (which is not uncommon) are now in the past; kitchen staff is up to speed and servers are knowledgeable, friendly, and timely. The food is very good, as is expected, being a Pete Holloway experience. (Cafe 501....) Rotisserie chicken is always a favorite - as are the Brussels sprouts, deviled eggs, want to try the tater tots - fun, inventive drink offers - a good wine list with great more affordable options, as well, great dessert offerings that will take you back to your kid days, if you have room! The one downfall that I experienced, as well as a fellow dining mate, was the rotisserie chicken spinach salad. Sounded wonderful, but lacked flavor in a major way-2 thumbs down. Chicken was not seasoned, and the dressing was not tasty at all. I took the tiny bottle of cider vinegar that was offered with my husband's fish and chips and emptied it onto my salad, which helped a little. (cute idea - tiny salt and pepper shakers with cider vinegar in them!) But, one disappointment is not enough to keep me from returning. I know that there are always going to be menu offerings that need tweaking, and I'm positive it will be given the signature Holloway zip it needs to be a winner.
(4)
Whit R.
Disappointed.. We wanted to grab a bite there before the Thunder game.. When we walked in, it was not busy at all and there were four people at the hostess station, including a manager, and we were standing right in front of them and they didn't help us. They were just talking amongst themselves... It was very weird. When they finally did help us (5 mins later), they were not friendly. Totally understandable that they don't have any availability tonight, but no reason to be rude! We are a block away at Flint now and the service is awesome. So disappointed to be treated that way!
(1)
Ashley A.
Was a great experience for my mother's birthday. Food, drinks and atmosphere were on point.
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Trang N.
Sorry, but I beg to differ when it comes to the food at this restaurant. I knew when it first opened a few months ago and wanted to give them some time to work out the details. My boyfriend and I came for drinks during the arts festival one afternoon during their happy hour. It seemed that no one knew what was going on. We were told that there is a private party in the bar, but we still had access to the complimentary cheese and crackers, etc. However, when we came up to get it, another waitress asked if we were told we could?! They also inconveniently placed the table right in the middle of the bar so everyone had to push through the unhappy private party to get to the food. Why not just put out 2 areas? It's just cheese and crackers, anyway. We did enjoy the Lion's Tail and Moscow Mule on the nice patio outside. The restaurant is nice with a great view of the Myriad Gardens. So we decided to give it a second try and met friends there for a double date at dinner. Sadly, the food added insult to injury. We had the waffle fries nachos and pop rocks for appetizers. They were decent, but nothing new nor exciting. For our entrees, my friends got the salmon and veggie burger. They thought the salmon was okay and were really unimpressed with the veggie burger. My boyfriend got the pork tenderloin(?) and it was very unspectacular. The presentation was very odd. They decided to cut it up into bite-size pieces and spread it around the sides (mushroom bread pudding and season veggies, which consisted of collard greens) which turned it into a glorified casserole. You could hardly tell the pork and the bread pudding apart. My rotisserie chicken was the only thing that saved them from slipping into a 2. It was well-seasoned, juicy and plenty. The brussels sprouts were well-cooked. I didn't have much of the rotisserie chicken soup because it wasn't hot. It is currently sitting in my fridge waiting to be rewarmed. So overall, the food was average, the atmosphere great, drinks good and service needs work.
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Corbett B.
Had dinner at Park House before a Thunder game. Service was very good and food was excellent. I had the Baby Back Ribs which came with a jalapeno potato salad and Cole Slaw. Both sides were very good. My wife had the cheeseburger and said it was one of the best cheeseburgers she had ever had. They had a very good wine list and a decent beer list. My only complaint is that the beer was served in a chilled mug. Although I know some people like the chilled mug, with craft beers they should at least give the customer the choice of chilled or unchilled. Overall a very good dining experience.
I've been wanting to try Park House for awhile now and finally went for Saturday brunch this weekend, and sadly, was disappointed :/ The pros: great location and beautiful architecture, we sat on the patio and enjoyed the weather. The server we had (Chris) was great. We definitely did not experience the slow/bad service I read in other reviews. The cons: while skillfully prepared the food had pretty much zero flavor. We got the prime rib hash, fried oysters and poached egg, and biscuits and gravy with eggs and nothing was flavorful. Everything was cooked ok, but was just super bland. The oysters and the prime rib hash were both $16 each and at that price point I was expecting to be blown away. Really wanted to enjoy it, but when the most flavorful part ends up being the coffee, probably won't be back.
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Ambia C.
Update: I'm 98% sure we got food poisoning from here. This was a strange dining experience. We had a reservation for 7:30 and didn't end up eating until 8:30. There was a GIANT (20+) table of people who got their order in before us, so I guess we just had to wait until all their food was done. When our food did come out, the pork belly was torched. Mostly, it was just super cooked fat from the end of a slab of pork belly. I've cooked pork belly, and I know what it's supposed to be like. We expressed our disappointment to our server and he said "Well, it's supposed to be crispy." This is true. Pork belly should be crispy on the outside and moist on the inside... Not pork rind and jerky consistency. He took our plates back and they made us more, which was nice, but that pork belly was chewy and dry too. My boyfriend had the same dish in the past and raved about how delicious it had been. Overall, it was a big disappointment.
(1)
Tom C.
This place never disappoints. We sat on the deck and watch the sun go down and look over the gardens. We all shared the signature rotisserie chicken and I had the pork chop and our friend had the lamb shank. All of them are great. Our service was great and side dishes were perfect. This may be the best restaurant in the city on a regular basis
(5)
Nate J.
Still one of the best brunches within 250 miles. $2 mimosas, awesome Danishes, prime rib and great service make this place a great spot to linger with friends and family.
(5)
Steph C.
This was my first and only time at this restaurant. The restaurant has a very nice view and surrounding grounds/patio. Great location and the decor is really modern. Where are all of the people? A couple of friends said this seems to be the case every time they come to this restaurant and were worried about its sustainability. Having never been there - this place is way over priced and the food was bland. A couple of people ordered steaks and they were not cooked correctly. I ordered the pulled pork and corn cakes. The pork was dry but the corn cake was moist and flavorful. We tried the bananas foster sundae. I love bananas foster - this was mainly a glass of whipped cream- The location is perfect too bad the food was not so much. It would be a wonderful place for moderate priced appetizers and cool signature drinks! On a good note - Out waiter was excellent! I really enjoy a nice restaurant and don't mind spending money but will not spend it here again.
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Theresa D.
I don't know how this place is hardly busy. Great atmosphere, situated at the Botanical Garden near the dog park. During the winter there's an ice rank next to it. I used to bring my pup here and sit outside when the weather was nice and they are all about it. They'll bring out a water bowl and offer safe leftovers to your pup as a treat. They have flavored mimosas for your brunch worthy beverage. One of my favorite appetizers is the deviled egg flight. Their crispy chicken and waffles are classic and their pulled pork tacos are delicious. Their veggies are grown from the garden and they incorporate them into their dishes. One of my favorite brunch spots next to the Museum Cafe.
(5)
Mariah P.
First let me say. The food was not bad. The Pickles tasted house made and they were amazing. The waffle fries were a little over seasoned, but still worth the extra 2 dollars. I was there for a To-Go order so I could go to the concert in the park. I ordered a medium rare burger and fries. Simple enough. It took them 30 minutes on a to go order. Mind you, there were about 5 tables at the time. Finally we got our food, and my burger was over cooked but still tasty. I will probably try them again, but not To Go.
(2)
John E.
This is the second time I've gone back here and I figured I would come back to see what their brunch would be like. My dinner experience was less than impressive. But this place managed to bounce back from my last visit. I had the prime rib and hash. They were a bit reserved on the amount of prime rib they put in the dish. But overall it was good. The place wasn't too crowded for brunch so that was a plus. I don't think they pull in as big of a crowd as many other places during Sunday brunch.
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Amy S.
Gorgeous, contemporary setting. Had my first dining experience here yesterday for lunch. The menu is a bit small and I have food allergies, no gluten, egg, or dairy. The chef made a personal visit to talk to me about what I could or could not have off the menu. That doesn't normally happen... I was impressed with the personalized service. I ended up having the Grilled Salmon with Succotash and it was delicious and perfectly cooked to my specifications (medium-rare). Waitstaff and hostess extremely friendly. Can't wait to go back in cooler weather to enjoy the patio!
(4)
Sara E.
I have now been here a second time, this time for dinner, and I'm still equally impressed! This time we sat indoors and enjoyed it just as much!! I love the very helpful and friendly wait staff, the casual but elegant feel and THE FOOD AND DRINKS!! I'm not sure I'll ever get another appetizer and dessert besides the chicken waffle fries and the milk and cookies, but a friend recently told me that their pop rock shrimp is also a must try! An email just informed me that on Thursdays and Fridays they have a happy hour with a free appetizer buffet... And yesterday I thought I couldn't become a bigger fan of the Park House!!!
(5)
Cayla L.
Okay, I'm giving this a 4 only for now... until I have the Deviled Eggs because, WOW, they look amazing. (Also a 4 because I went there for brunch and they didn't have a brunch menu, womp womp) I really enjoyed everything about my experience here. I had been to this space for various other "pop-up" reasons but having a meal here was really nice. Service was excellent and the beginning table presentation made me really feel good about being there. It was a lot of little things, attention to detail, that made the whole dining experience exceptional. The space - ALL OF THE WINDOWS! It was a little too windy when I went to sit out but how perfect is their patio!? I mean patios..! They could not have a more perfect view or location. Everything that we ordered was delicious, including the tots which were top notch! When restaurants offer a special, that's normally what I get without even looking at the menu and that is what I had this time. Fried oysters on brioche with poached egg - still got my brunch fix, even without a brunch menu. Basically... I loved this place so much, I highly considered going back for dinner. I would likely not come on a busy weekend night, simply because of parking.
(4)
Julie S.
My experience at Park House was a great one! I went there with a large group and usually one has to correct the wait-staff on orders (who ordered what kinda stuff), or the wait is super long for your food. But to my surprise our food came out perfectly and there was not a long wait. That made me stoked!! I ordered the Classic Breakfast. It was delicious! Not too much food to engorge yourself, but not too little to wish you had more. It was just right! The atmosphere is modern, hip, and BOY!! the view is gorgeous! Modern chic meets nature. Love that combo! Floor to ceiling windows nearly encompass the restaurant to overlook the Myriad Gardens. So classy!! You may be wondering why I gave Park House 4 stars... Well, it's the bathroom. At first I felt like I was in a chic European bathroom. The stale doors and handles are SO COOL! The potty is ever COOL! Once I went to wash my hands one of the killer looking faucets didn't work and there was Dial hand soap on the sink area. Totally janky! Park House!! You've got these awesome, modern sinks and faucets! Fix your jazz!! Oh! And when leaving the bathroom the door handle was so loose that it popped out the screw that held it to the door. :( Other than those totally minor bathroom probs...I'd say go to Park House with a group or a loved one. I can't wait to go there on a date with muh hubs!!
(4)
Kathryn G.
Nine of us had brunch here, and what great fun we had! The cocktails we had before brunch were really good (Bloody Marys and the Foley).The crab cakes with poached eggs were delicious, as were the pulled pork tacos. Others at our table had the prime rib hash, which was good, but not as good as the other selections. The view is wonderful, and the waiter we had was great. Brunch followed by a stroll though the gardens made for a perfect day in OKC.
(5)
Ivy T.
My friend had her wedding reception here and I wasn't too disappointed. I had the salmon with vegetables, with different appetizers rotating around for the different guests which included spinach artichoke, heirloom tomatoes w/ balsamic vinegar and baguette, firecracker shrimp, and a mozzarella and tomato dish. All was very good. Nice restaurant and great set-up! It's lunar shape helped guests see the whole restaurant. Second time I came here was during a Yelp Elite Event. We had ranch hushpuppies, cheese and crackers, slow roasted pork on corn cake, spinach crepe w/ chicken, and fig w/ cheese and tomato no baguette. Not too shabby. My sister and I were pretty hungry and these finger foods weren't filling us up much, so we decided to orange the waffle fries and chicken nachos. Chicken was shredded in a tomato type sauce, put atop waffle fries, and covered with cheese. The appetizer was pretty tasty! Fries were crispy and amount of ingredients are top wasn't too much or little. I should come back and try other items!
(3)
Julie S.
I have been excited about this restaurant for months, which can sometimes get my hopes up too high, only to be dashed. I'm so happy to report it lived up to my every expectation and fills a void in our city's dining scene. I know I say this a lot, be we had a lot of voids that needed filling. If you don't want to read my lengthy review, no offense taken. Just stop reading now, and make reservations for your next fun night out at Park House. Park House delivers upscale comfort food with a from-scratch feel, without making us all painfully aware of how hard they're trying. I'm sure they are trying hard, very hard, but it's nice not to have to see them strain and pose the way some others seem to. Some places remind me of the Mr Bean scene in Love Actually. I don't really need to watch a bartender crush the rosemary for my custom craft cocktail between the heels of his hands; I just want to taste the delicious cocktail. I don't want to wonder how many different napkins you turned down before you settled on the perfectly-Napa-Valley-bistro-flour-sack-napkins. I just want it to feel so natural and easy that I can see both the forest and the trees. The restaurant is cool and sleek, but it really allows the building to shine; I don't feel as though I've stumbled into anyone's Pinterest dream. The restaurant makes no wild claims that all of this is local or that every last condiment or ingredient is house made. You don't get a treatise on the owners philosophy, nor a mission statement. Just a really solid menu. There are a handful of restaurants around town where I can pour over the menu and not find anything that sounds like exactly what I want. This menu is the opposite. I look at this menu and want to cozy up to the table next to us so I can try their order, as I cajole my own table mates into ordering just the right assortment of beef, fish and chicken, with the maximum diversity of sides. (I'm happy to report I kindly left neighboring tables alone.) I don't get the sense the servers are auditioning for an episode of Portlandia. Our server did a good job, but we really appreciated the assist from Julie, the catering manager who came by to check on us several times. She was so charming and fun, we invited her to join us; she politely declined. Yep, we're those people. But truly, they've staffed this joint very well. I came with two of my favorite colleagues-turned-girlfriends on Saturday night, and while we all had some shop talk to cover before moving onto social stuff, we did that over a very reasonably priced bottle of Cava. Let's talk about this wine list by the way. The owner's son works in the wine industry in Napa, and the wine list reflects someone who's from here, knows what people in OKC will like and what they're willing to pay for. They feature a couple hundred wines, most of them very reasonably priced, and with an incredible variety. I can't wait to spend some more time with this wine list. For dinner, we ordered the pan seared Scottish salmon, the rotisserie free range chicken, and the chef's daily rotisserie feature, which was a prime rib. I posted pictures of each of these delicious entrees. My favorite was the perfectly seasoned and roasted rotisserie chicken. I will definitely be ordering this again, but each dish was delectable, and I already know what I want to try when I come back. (Crab cake, halibut fish n' chips or the chicken n' chips). All the sides were wonderful: we ordered the roasted Brussel sprouts as an appetizer, and we ate every bite. With our dinners, we all shared a the wild mushroom bread pudding, which was perhaps more comparable to a very delicious dressing, and something I plan to try to duplicate at Thanksgiving. We all loved the cauliflower, and the rolls are absolutely ridiculous. So good they truly melt in your mouth. With dinner we had the Velvet Devil Merlot, which worked well with all our entrees and came in at a cool $24 price point. We splurged, breaking our New Year's Resolutions in a comforting fashion: Warm Cookies + Milk and Donuts + Coffee. We all loved every bite, and it was fun to see normally very healthy eaters spurge, sneaking the last bite of cookie of the plate as our server grabbed it. I'm always happy to pay for valet, event at $10, but if you're not into that, there is tons of parking in the Cox Center garage or street side if there's not a Thunder game. IF there is a Thunder game and you are lucky enough to get in, you'll probably be happy to pay the $10 to valet and leave your car there during the game.
(5)
Debbie C.
I love the location and view of the Myriad Gardens. I had lunch alone once on the patio and while working on the recent 4th of July holiday, my husband joined me for lunch inside. We enjoyed watching the kids play in the fountain just outside our window. Unfortunately, we have too agree with Robin that it was too pricey for lunch. My husband and I are both big fish & chips fans so that's what he ordered. We had high expectations of these fish & chips - when you charge $26 for fish & chips at lunch, they better be some special fish and chips! These were not. My husband did like the waffle fries but his fish was overcooked. Not the actual fish, but the coating. Park House uses an unusual coating that he said would be hard not to overcook. After spotting strawberry shortcake on the dessert menu, I decided to eat light so I could indulge in dessert. I ordered the Seared Ahi Tuna Salad. It cost $16 which is reasonable for that dish in a nice restaurant. It was good - not outstanding but good. Finally, it was time for dessert. Our waitress told us it came on the dinner size plate and was plenty for us to share so we ordered one. Now, I really love strawberry shortcake and with strawberries in season, my hopes were high for getting something delicious. Any dessert that a restaurant charges $9 for one serving should be delicious but the Park House strawberry shortcake was not! Actually, it wasn't even strawberry shortcake! See the picture I uploaded. It was 3 tiny scoops of ice cream, a wide ribbon of whipped cream, some thinly sliced strawberry (maybe one large strawberry) on top of, not shortcake, but 3 small shortbread cookies. I don't like shortbread cookies and there was no strawberry puree either. I guess it's just as well there wasn't that much of it. This "strawberry shortcake" was false advertising. Since there is no description on the menu, the wait staff should explain exactly what it is when someone orders it to save a lot of disappointment. To make matters worse, our lunch (the items I mentioned plus 1 soda) for two cost $53.50 before tax & tip. For that price I expect outstanding food. I will say that their sandwiches are more reasonable and taste better. I have had the chicken salad sandwich with a side of brussel sprouts. I enjoyed that meal. It cost me about $20 but I felt the quality of the food and the location justified it. So in summary I would say, enjoy the location but be careful what you order.
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Rachel M.
My three star rating is based solely on the decor and location. This is a beautiful restaurant at the best park in the city. My family and I love to spend time at the Myriad Gardens, so naturally we have tried this restaurant several times. I hate to say it, but the food at this restaurant is not good. I really want to like it, but I've tried several items on the dinner menu, and I haven't really enjoyed much that I've eaten. The service has been poor every time I've been. I once made the mistake of choosing this restaurant for a special occasion (my parents 35th anniversary) and the service was terrible- very slow food and an unfriendly waitress. I am really hoping that this restaurant gets better. I want it to succeed! However, I completely understand why it's not usually super busy.
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Spencer R.
This place has changed a little. The wait staff has changed almost completely out since it opened, and while service is not bad, I feel less wooed when I go there now. Certain menu items disappeared. Most of the time when I go now they don't have anything on special, and when they do it is nothing fun or exciting. The variety is not great. It's still goodish, but I think in an effort to economize, they lost a lot of luster. I still like the restaurant, but it's more 3 stars now than 5 like it was when it opened. They've lost some of their edgy attempts at greatness, maybe because OKC is a desert for foodies, and the majority of the population here seems to crave blandish comfort food like hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken fried steak, rotisserie chicken, and other familiar combinations, and RARELY upon much prodding MIGHT venture to try something new and immediately hate and reject it. It says a lot that the oldest longest standing restaurant in OKC serves bland cheap chili cheese coneys, and most sparsely attended international foods places have to have hamburgers and hot dogs on their menus to survive... Anyway... Sorry, getting off my okies refuse to economically support unique foods unless they are twists on hamburgers and hot dogs soap box. The last time I went to Park House, I had the enchiladas, which I do occasionally order at restaurants, longing for the soupy yummy spicy cheesey baked casserole like enchiladas from my childhood. But restaurant enchiladas always seem to turn out to be dry crusty taco like shadows of what I am wanting. These were no exception. Just OK. The Chicken salad sandwich with fig paste is still amazing. kudos for that. Lets mix things up again though. Whoever the chef was when it opened was pretty awesome. I feel like someone either tied his/her hands, or they couldn't get okies to eat anything but hamburgers and hot dogs so they gave up. If they're going to sell out, they might as well offer a chicken fried steak and be done being interesting. Update: Tried the Rigatoni and sausage. Sauce was bland and lacked any creativity. I like the Roma tomato base, but it needed some kind of kick. I lived in Italy, and I can make a much better Roma red... In fact, maybe I'll do that this weekend. It has been a while and the dissatisfaction from this made me crave my pasta.
(3)
Ann F.
Beautiful atmosphere but don't be in a rush!! The mimosas were the best part. The service was absolutely horrible! It took 2 hours to get brunch! They burnt the biscuits, so had to have toast and gravy! Who ever heard of that?? But then we had to wait for toast to thaw, so we never got it! To top it off.. they didn't take anything off the bill!
(1)
Chris M.
Pretty good food, although it is a little pricey for OKC. But it has a great atmosphere and views that you can't find anywhere else in the area, so it is worth it. The server was great and very willing to help with anything the we needed. The cookies and milk dessert was a nice finishing touch too. We went on an evening in December, and we also enjoyed watching the ice skaters on the adjacent rink. Definitely a great place for a date or any other situation where you want to impress someone!
(4)
Chelsey V.
This place is delicious! I went here with my sister who was eating on a restricted diet and they accommodated every request we had. We stopped in for lunch after checking out the beautiful gardens. We ordered the rotisserie chicken and split it. It was so good. We also ordered the brussels sprouts and they were really good. The house salad came with a bacon vinaigrette dressing that was delicious. Since we split the meal the price was great. Stop in and give it a try.
(5)
Joe S.
Went in for Sunday Brunch. I was very impressed with the quality and presentation of my meal. It was fun to watch the ice skaters as well. Eating here was the perfect place before an event at the Chesapeake Arena. I am looking forward to eating here again.
(5)
Brace C.
Tonight my date and I were welcomed at initial entry into the restaurant which appeared impeccably stylish and comfortable. One staff member took extra attention to bus a table for us that provided his favorite view from the restaurant which feature a nice view of the gardnes and skyline; it was nice. We were quickly seated and served immediately. We ordered the chicken and waffle app and received it free because our waiter thought we had waited too long although I can assure you that my date and i did not have that impression. The appetize feature waffle fries, marinated chicken, diced tomatos, green onions and crème fraiche which was a good start. My entre included the Lamb Pappardelle which had excellent flavor. The presentation included the lamb and pappardelle intertwined in a dance in the center of the plate encircled by a ring of mint oil which was soft and delicate and complemented in a way that provided a nice addition in depth to the dish. I enjoyed it immensely. My date received the seared ahi salad which was pleasant in presentation. The fish was seared perfectly and was not overly seasoned so as to allow the fish to speak for itself. The bed of greens with accompany vegetables were fresh, flavorful and refreshing. The best part of the meal was desert; the milk and cookies. Described as "cute" by my date, the milk came in two small milk jugs with a barber pole inspired straw for sipping. The Milk was indeed a pleasant milk shake that was not overtly sweet which allowed to complement the chocolate chip cookies that were on the plate. The cookies were warm and soft in the middle with a perfect crunch on the outside. It was an enjoyable desert that provided an excellent talking point and great entertainment; exactly what a meal should provide. All in all an excellent dining experience with very attentive and caring wait staff and quality food that took care by the hands that made it. Perfect location and perfect weather with the aforementioned qualites made for a very memorable experience and one with which I plan repeating frequently and again soon.
(5)
Jennifer M.
Had a great meal tonight--the salmon is delicious! But I still can't fill in that last star due to the service. The waiters/waitresses are always super friendly, but it may take them 25 minutes to get to your table. I've run into this the last two times I've been here. I return to Park House for the view & food, but I am always prepared for service to be slow. I'm hoping they pick up the pace, I want to add an extra star to this place!
I recommend this spot for a good date night. A great night view of the Myriad Gardens and a nice dinner. I recommend the rotisserie chicken and the chicken and waffle nachos for an app. Good service and nice selection on drinks. Stop by!
(4)
David F.
Went for drinks and some appetizers after an afternoon at the gardens. Great location and beautiful views. The bartender made the wrong drink, then didn't even offer to replace it. And they didn't apply our Myriad Gardens membership discount to our food. Seems like no one knew what was going on. For the prices they're charging, it should be a much better experience. Maybe go if you really want the location and view, otherwise, try Flint or Vast.
(2)
Joshua L.
I love the bar here at Park House. The location is perfect and overlooks the Myriad Botanical Garden. The food is amazing and the drinks are really good and creative. My favorite by far is the Sin of the Mule, their recreation of the Moscow Mule.
(4)
Samantha G.
Love the atmosphere of this restaurant .. The views of the botanical gardens and grounds area are such gorgeous parts of OKC's downtown. The food was good, not fantastic. The chik salad sandwich was quite dry and I've had better. The chik and waffle nachos are definitely worth trying! We enjoyed them! Donuts and coffee dessert.. Meh, save your $ for something better on the menu!
(4)
Mistyday H.
The park house decor is fabulous! . The views are amazing. I chose a light lunch rotisserie chicken noodle soup & salad. For a light lunch it was just right. I like the pickled veggie mix, the salad had a lot of fresh flavors. I normally dont care for peanuts, I'm more of a walnut, cashews, almond type of chick. However the peanuts worked. The chicken noodle soup presentation was very nice, you poured your own broth into the soup. The only thing that I have to say negative is that the soup lacked salt & pepper & maybe the size/proportion. The price for the soup n salad was $12! I will go back to try something else.
(5)
Anna F.
Park House produced a wonderful, high quality experience for me. The restaurant is beautifully laid out with a large bar as well as many tables without feeling crowded. It was fancy, but you don't have to spend a lot to enjoy yourself here. They also have a large wine menu so we and the couple we were with each got a bottle for us to share. I really enjoyed my rotisserie chicken salad and my side of mushroom bread pudding. It really filled me up! I also tried the chicken salad sandwich, which was one of the most unique ones I've had because it had arugula instead of lettuce. It made all the difference in the world! Our service was also excellent. I will most definitely be returning for an evening out in downtown.
(5)
Todd T.
Similar to other reviews - the location, decor, views are really top notch. Atmosphere gets a very high A. Foodwise it's just so-so. Will give the chicken waffle fry nachos good marks - waiter said it was good for 4 to split and he was right on. Of the entrees, the pork chop special was good, sausage rig was pretty good, veggie sandwich OK and the green chili enchi were very very average at best. If it was just based on food, we probably wouldn't go back. But I'm sure we will based on it's location and fun ambiance. Another try is worth it.
(3)
Patrick W.
I've been handing out a lot of 5 star reviews lately and Park House is no exception. They're legit. The layout of PH is very nice. There's a large wraparound bar surrounded by table seating. It's all very open. Our particular table had a delightful view of the Myriad Gardens and the ice rink. The Missus and I were on a double date with some of our best friends and we were all a little in awe of the items on the menu and the fact that you're not bombarded wth 48,362 items to choose from. After much consideration, I chose the chicken salad sandwich with "mashed" potatoes. The mashed potatoes were literally mashed...or should I say smashed? Either way, it looked like someone put some whole potatoes on a plate and hit them with a rubber mallet. (Maybe that's what they did, actually.) I found it to be an interesting interpretation of mashed potatoes and really enjoyed them. As for the chicken salad sandwich...it was excellent. Usually, chicken salad sandwiches all taste about the same...at least from my experience. However, PH uses arugula* in place of lettuce on the sandwich and it really adds some complexity to an otherwise standard chicken salad sandwich. I never would have thought that the addition of arugula would completely change the taste of the sandwich. Kudos to PH for experimenting! Overall, I'm a big fan of this place and plan on returning soon! *For those of you that are unfamiliar with arugula, it's a leafy green with a light, peppery taste.
(5)
James J.
The service and the food was slow. The waitress was covering too large of an area. The food was okay. But not worth the wait today. Overall grade "D". I won't be back for a while.
(2)
Jennifer C.
This place was a disappointment. For the high prices and prime location, I expected so much more from Park House. First off, service was terribly slow. My husband had to ask for his beer 3 times before it finally came. During that time, I finished my cocktail, and our friend was on his second. I don't quite understand why everything was so slow when there were a good amount of waiter for a less-than-half-full restaurant. Second, the food was subpar. The best thing we had that night were the appetizers. The waffle fry nachos were hearty and filling, albeit not unique or particularly well executed. The popcorn shrimp was tasty, and the accompanying salad was fresh and well seasoned. The entrees, however, were mediocre. My salmon was dry, and the only discernible seasoning were the giant flecks of salt atop the crusty (not in a good way) fish. The mushroom bread pudding was decent, although it could have used more texture and crusty bread pieces rather than having the texture of a cross between mashed potatoes and mac 'n cheese. The roasted brussel sprouts were decent, perhaps the second best thing after the appetizers. My husband veggie burger was mushy and flavorless. The black bean and mushroom patty could have been toasted to acquire more texture rather than sharing the texture of the untoasted bun it came with. My husband's favorite thing on the plate were the kettle chips. This place could be so much better! I love the wide open space and the gorgeous dining room, but until the service and food improve, I would much rather go to Paseo Grill or Red Rock.
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Jaymie W.
Umm, I'm only giving this place 2 stars because I'm a jerk hole and the staff was all so busy, and that was an inconvenience to me. Lol! Hate tequila, but I ordered the raspberry margarita (I don't know, I'm weird) it was so good! The chicken and waffle nachos remind me of super fries but a gourmet version. Yum! The rotisserie chicken is just the best, every other rotisserie chicken tastes like crap compared to park houses. This place is really good, if you don't know what you're ordering, ask questions. If you're going around dinner time expect them to be busy, it is dinner time.
(5)
Robin E.
Amazing location! Great atmosphere! Super slow service! A little too pricey! OK, I admit I wanted to show off OKC to first time visitors by bringing them here. I was hoping the food was as wonderful as the location. It was decent but not fantastic. We got the much raved about deviled eggs. They were good but I wouldn't get them again. Everyone liked (not loved) their meal. Maybe my expectations were too high. As for the service, after 15 minutes, we asked if our drinks were coming. Oh well. I do really love the location and atmosphere so maybe I'll just come in and sit at the bar and watch the huge tvs.
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Nate J.
Still one of the best brunches within 250 miles. $2 mimosas, awesome Danishes, prime rib and great service make this place a great spot to linger with friends and family.
(5)
Steph C.
This was my first and only time at this restaurant. The restaurant has a very nice view and surrounding grounds/patio. Great location and the decor is really modern. Where are all of the people? A couple of friends said this seems to be the case every time they come to this restaurant and were worried about its sustainability. Having never been there - this place is way over priced and the food was bland. A couple of people ordered steaks and they were not cooked correctly. I ordered the pulled pork and corn cakes. The pork was dry but the corn cake was moist and flavorful. We tried the bananas foster sundae. I love bananas foster - this was mainly a glass of whipped cream- The location is perfect too bad the food was not so much. It would be a wonderful place for moderate priced appetizers and cool signature drinks! On a good note - Out waiter was excellent! I really enjoy a nice restaurant and don't mind spending money but will not spend it here again.
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John E.
This is the second time I've gone back here and I figured I would come back to see what their brunch would be like. My dinner experience was less than impressive. But this place managed to bounce back from my last visit. I had the prime rib and hash. They were a bit reserved on the amount of prime rib they put in the dish. But overall it was good. The place wasn't too crowded for brunch so that was a plus. I don't think they pull in as big of a crowd as many other places during Sunday brunch.
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Amy S.
Gorgeous, contemporary setting. Had my first dining experience here yesterday for lunch. The menu is a bit small and I have food allergies, no gluten, egg, or dairy. The chef made a personal visit to talk to me about what I could or could not have off the menu. That doesn't normally happen... I was impressed with the personalized service. I ended up having the Grilled Salmon with Succotash and it was delicious and perfectly cooked to my specifications (medium-rare). Waitstaff and hostess extremely friendly. Can't wait to go back in cooler weather to enjoy the patio!
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Sara E.
I have now been here a second time, this time for dinner, and I'm still equally impressed! This time we sat indoors and enjoyed it just as much!! I love the very helpful and friendly wait staff, the casual but elegant feel and THE FOOD AND DRINKS!! I'm not sure I'll ever get another appetizer and dessert besides the chicken waffle fries and the milk and cookies, but a friend recently told me that their pop rock shrimp is also a must try! An email just informed me that on Thursdays and Fridays they have a happy hour with a free appetizer buffet... And yesterday I thought I couldn't become a bigger fan of the Park House!!!
(5)
Lindsay E.
We were here for brunch on Valentine's day. Although they were decidedly not busy, service was poor. Our waiter, when he finally noticed us, was nice but slow and inattentive. Our table had the lemon raspberry French toast: awesome, the prime rib hash: very good, and the pork tacos: fine but not great. We also had the deviled egg flight to start and it was fun and tasty. The ambiance is nice and the menu is solid. However, I doubt we eat here again, simply because the service was not good.
(2)
Geneva H.
It was a five star for me. This last meal/service/taste was not good in any area. I do not know, but it is as if the chef's sold this place and left town. We were going there about every two weeks, and something happened. The cookies that would melt in your mouth, now would taste better straight from Pillsbury out of the oven, the ameretto flavoring that was in the milky ice cream drink, completely left out. The service was like schizo, very bad. We asked for a wine and they opened the wrong wine, and we took it to be nice, not knowing it was a $73 bottle, I felt like they were crazy, or on drugs. We will never go back, ever. It took forever to get service on every level this time also.
(1)
Karri B.
The service was very slow. We waited 30 minutes for our appetizer then another 30 for our meal. It was not that busy but it seemed like the wait staff was unsure of what was going on most of the time. I think there may be a management issue. The food was good. I really liked the fried oyster appetizer. The location is beautiful with views of the Myriad gardens and the restaurant's decor is nice. They did take off the appetizer and apologize for service. I might give them a second chance. I give them one star for service and three for the food.
(2)
Daniel K.
Food is good; no complaints. Ambiance is good no complaints -- I had to dock stars because the staff need to be a bit more attentive when it comes to take out orders. They have goofed my order twice, and the last time I carried out, the bag was overstuffed and ripped on the way home, and two of my orders came out of the to-go boxes. If you carry out from here just make sure everything is correct before you leave the place. Also the oysters are awesome, but if you order to go MAKE SURE THE MUSTARD SAUCE IS ON THE SIDE. :'( (these are actual tears from the spicy mustard). And your food had hair in it.
(3)
Molly D.
I'm giving Park House 5 stars because Chef Jonathan nailed it for us on our first visit. We tried the Deviled Egg Flight, and I enjoyed the whipped filling of each different flavor. It was a nice, fresh take on the old classic. Next, we were presented with a complimentary beef rib with, what I'm probably mislabeling, a horseradish garnish, onion jam, and the cheesy grits. This was absolutely delicious. The meat was tender and well paired with the horseradish and onion jam. The grits were amazing - and I'm never a fan of grits. For the main course, I had the Mustard Seed Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding, and Brussels Sprouts. C'est magnifique! Finally, somewhere in OKC doesn't overcook their pork! The hubs had the Pasta Carbonara with pork belly, and he couldn't stop cooing over it. The belly was nice and crisp, adding a great touch to the dish. We finished with Chef's warm cookies and milk, which were a flashback to childhood days in my Granny's kitchen. Apparently this is a family recipe, and I personally love soft, flat, chewy cookies. Yum! Service was attentive enough, but a bit flat on personality. Despite this, I love the atmosphere, location, and the menu selections. This is a perfect place for a long afternoon lunch, a romantic dinner for two, a big group dinner, and even a great spot for a rehearsal dinner. I can't wait to spend more time here. Looking forward to new, exciting dishes from Chef Jonathan!
(5)
Nick S.
Lots good here, location feel and food win out. Staff is helpful, friendly and efficient and the bar gas a good vibe to it at happy hour. Great for lunch, plenty of good choices, rotisserie chicken among them. It won't hurt you to set here
(4)
HayesOne s.
Cool location next to the botanical garden and the design of the place was nice but the avocado and crab salad that I ordered was small and not very good. The best part about it was watching the kids fall into the water feature just outside.
(1)
Jaymie W.
Umm, I'm only giving this place 2 stars because I'm a jerk hole and the staff was all so busy, and that was an inconvenience to me. Lol! Hate tequila, but I ordered the raspberry margarita (I don't know, I'm weird) it was so good! The chicken and waffle nachos remind me of super fries but a gourmet version. Yum! The rotisserie chicken is just the best, every other rotisserie chicken tastes like crap compared to park houses. This place is really good, if you don't know what you're ordering, ask questions. If you're going around dinner time expect them to be busy, it is dinner time.
(5)
Robin E.
Amazing location! Great atmosphere! Super slow service! A little too pricey! OK, I admit I wanted to show off OKC to first time visitors by bringing them here. I was hoping the food was as wonderful as the location. It was decent but not fantastic. We got the much raved about deviled eggs. They were good but I wouldn't get them again. Everyone liked (not loved) their meal. Maybe my expectations were too high. As for the service, after 15 minutes, we asked if our drinks were coming. Oh well. I do really love the location and atmosphere so maybe I'll just come in and sit at the bar and watch the huge tvs.
(3)
Trang N.
Sorry, but I beg to differ when it comes to the food at this restaurant. I knew when it first opened a few months ago and wanted to give them some time to work out the details. My boyfriend and I came for drinks during the arts festival one afternoon during their happy hour. It seemed that no one knew what was going on. We were told that there is a private party in the bar, but we still had access to the complimentary cheese and crackers, etc. However, when we came up to get it, another waitress asked if we were told we could?! They also inconveniently placed the table right in the middle of the bar so everyone had to push through the unhappy private party to get to the food. Why not just put out 2 areas? It's just cheese and crackers, anyway. We did enjoy the Lion's Tail and Moscow Mule on the nice patio outside. The restaurant is nice with a great view of the Myriad Gardens. So we decided to give it a second try and met friends there for a double date at dinner. Sadly, the food added insult to injury. We had the waffle fries nachos and pop rocks for appetizers. They were decent, but nothing new nor exciting. For our entrees, my friends got the salmon and veggie burger. They thought the salmon was okay and were really unimpressed with the veggie burger. My boyfriend got the pork tenderloin(?) and it was very unspectacular. The presentation was very odd. They decided to cut it up into bite-size pieces and spread it around the sides (mushroom bread pudding and season veggies, which consisted of collard greens) which turned it into a glorified casserole. You could hardly tell the pork and the bread pudding apart. My rotisserie chicken was the only thing that saved them from slipping into a 2. It was well-seasoned, juicy and plenty. The brussels sprouts were well-cooked. I didn't have much of the rotisserie chicken soup because it wasn't hot. It is currently sitting in my fridge waiting to be rewarmed. So overall, the food was average, the atmosphere great, drinks good and service needs work.
(3)
Corbett B.
Had dinner at Park House before a Thunder game. Service was very good and food was excellent. I had the Baby Back Ribs which came with a jalapeno potato salad and Cole Slaw. Both sides were very good. My wife had the cheeseburger and said it was one of the best cheeseburgers she had ever had. They had a very good wine list and a decent beer list. My only complaint is that the beer was served in a chilled mug. Although I know some people like the chilled mug, with craft beers they should at least give the customer the choice of chilled or unchilled. Overall a very good dining experience.
(4)
Jeff B.
Took my wife, her son and grandkids ice skating right next to the park house. I thought it would be nice for my wife and I to be able to sit and eat and have a drink or 2. They told me the patio was closed. It was 2 in the afternoon and reasonably warm. It was a perfect afternoon to sit and watch the ice skaters. Very unimpressed with the patio not being open and the attitude with which I was told it was closed.
I've been wanting to try Park House for awhile now and finally went for Saturday brunch this weekend, and sadly, was disappointed :/ The pros: great location and beautiful architecture, we sat on the patio and enjoyed the weather. The server we had (Chris) was great. We definitely did not experience the slow/bad service I read in other reviews. The cons: while skillfully prepared the food had pretty much zero flavor. We got the prime rib hash, fried oysters and poached egg, and biscuits and gravy with eggs and nothing was flavorful. Everything was cooked ok, but was just super bland. The oysters and the prime rib hash were both $16 each and at that price point I was expecting to be blown away. Really wanted to enjoy it, but when the most flavorful part ends up being the coffee, probably won't be back.
(3)
Ambia C.
Update: I'm 98% sure we got food poisoning from here. This was a strange dining experience. We had a reservation for 7:30 and didn't end up eating until 8:30. There was a GIANT (20+) table of people who got their order in before us, so I guess we just had to wait until all their food was done. When our food did come out, the pork belly was torched. Mostly, it was just super cooked fat from the end of a slab of pork belly. I've cooked pork belly, and I know what it's supposed to be like. We expressed our disappointment to our server and he said "Well, it's supposed to be crispy." This is true. Pork belly should be crispy on the outside and moist on the inside... Not pork rind and jerky consistency. He took our plates back and they made us more, which was nice, but that pork belly was chewy and dry too. My boyfriend had the same dish in the past and raved about how delicious it had been. Overall, it was a big disappointment.
(1)
Tom C.
This place never disappoints. We sat on the deck and watch the sun go down and look over the gardens. We all shared the signature rotisserie chicken and I had the pork chop and our friend had the lamb shank. All of them are great. Our service was great and side dishes were perfect. This may be the best restaurant in the city on a regular basis
(5)
Theresa D.
I don't know how this place is hardly busy. Great atmosphere, situated at the Botanical Garden near the dog park. During the winter there's an ice rank next to it. I used to bring my pup here and sit outside when the weather was nice and they are all about it. They'll bring out a water bowl and offer safe leftovers to your pup as a treat. They have flavored mimosas for your brunch worthy beverage. One of my favorite appetizers is the deviled egg flight. Their crispy chicken and waffles are classic and their pulled pork tacos are delicious. Their veggies are grown from the garden and they incorporate them into their dishes. One of my favorite brunch spots next to the Museum Cafe.
(5)
Mariah P.
First let me say. The food was not bad. The Pickles tasted house made and they were amazing. The waffle fries were a little over seasoned, but still worth the extra 2 dollars. I was there for a To-Go order so I could go to the concert in the park. I ordered a medium rare burger and fries. Simple enough. It took them 30 minutes on a to go order. Mind you, there were about 5 tables at the time. Finally we got our food, and my burger was over cooked but still tasty. I will probably try them again, but not To Go.
(2)
Cayla L.
Okay, I'm giving this a 4 only for now... until I have the Deviled Eggs because, WOW, they look amazing. (Also a 4 because I went there for brunch and they didn't have a brunch menu, womp womp) I really enjoyed everything about my experience here. I had been to this space for various other "pop-up" reasons but having a meal here was really nice. Service was excellent and the beginning table presentation made me really feel good about being there. It was a lot of little things, attention to detail, that made the whole dining experience exceptional. The space - ALL OF THE WINDOWS! It was a little too windy when I went to sit out but how perfect is their patio!? I mean patios..! They could not have a more perfect view or location. Everything that we ordered was delicious, including the tots which were top notch! When restaurants offer a special, that's normally what I get without even looking at the menu and that is what I had this time. Fried oysters on brioche with poached egg - still got my brunch fix, even without a brunch menu. Basically... I loved this place so much, I highly considered going back for dinner. I would likely not come on a busy weekend night, simply because of parking.
(4)
Chelsey V.
This place is delicious! I went here with my sister who was eating on a restricted diet and they accommodated every request we had. We stopped in for lunch after checking out the beautiful gardens. We ordered the rotisserie chicken and split it. It was so good. We also ordered the brussels sprouts and they were really good. The house salad came with a bacon vinaigrette dressing that was delicious. Since we split the meal the price was great. Stop in and give it a try.
(5)
Joe S.
Went in for Sunday Brunch. I was very impressed with the quality and presentation of my meal. It was fun to watch the ice skaters as well. Eating here was the perfect place before an event at the Chesapeake Arena. I am looking forward to eating here again.
(5)
Julie S.
My experience at Park House was a great one! I went there with a large group and usually one has to correct the wait-staff on orders (who ordered what kinda stuff), or the wait is super long for your food. But to my surprise our food came out perfectly and there was not a long wait. That made me stoked!! I ordered the Classic Breakfast. It was delicious! Not too much food to engorge yourself, but not too little to wish you had more. It was just right! The atmosphere is modern, hip, and BOY!! the view is gorgeous! Modern chic meets nature. Love that combo! Floor to ceiling windows nearly encompass the restaurant to overlook the Myriad Gardens. So classy!! You may be wondering why I gave Park House 4 stars... Well, it's the bathroom. At first I felt like I was in a chic European bathroom. The stale doors and handles are SO COOL! The potty is ever COOL! Once I went to wash my hands one of the killer looking faucets didn't work and there was Dial hand soap on the sink area. Totally janky! Park House!! You've got these awesome, modern sinks and faucets! Fix your jazz!! Oh! And when leaving the bathroom the door handle was so loose that it popped out the screw that held it to the door. :( Other than those totally minor bathroom probs...I'd say go to Park House with a group or a loved one. I can't wait to go there on a date with muh hubs!!
(4)
Kathryn G.
Nine of us had brunch here, and what great fun we had! The cocktails we had before brunch were really good (Bloody Marys and the Foley).The crab cakes with poached eggs were delicious, as were the pulled pork tacos. Others at our table had the prime rib hash, which was good, but not as good as the other selections. The view is wonderful, and the waiter we had was great. Brunch followed by a stroll though the gardens made for a perfect day in OKC.
(5)
Ivy T.
My friend had her wedding reception here and I wasn't too disappointed. I had the salmon with vegetables, with different appetizers rotating around for the different guests which included spinach artichoke, heirloom tomatoes w/ balsamic vinegar and baguette, firecracker shrimp, and a mozzarella and tomato dish. All was very good. Nice restaurant and great set-up! It's lunar shape helped guests see the whole restaurant. Second time I came here was during a Yelp Elite Event. We had ranch hushpuppies, cheese and crackers, slow roasted pork on corn cake, spinach crepe w/ chicken, and fig w/ cheese and tomato no baguette. Not too shabby. My sister and I were pretty hungry and these finger foods weren't filling us up much, so we decided to orange the waffle fries and chicken nachos. Chicken was shredded in a tomato type sauce, put atop waffle fries, and covered with cheese. The appetizer was pretty tasty! Fries were crispy and amount of ingredients are top wasn't too much or little. I should come back and try other items!
(3)
Julie S.
I have been excited about this restaurant for months, which can sometimes get my hopes up too high, only to be dashed. I'm so happy to report it lived up to my every expectation and fills a void in our city's dining scene. I know I say this a lot, be we had a lot of voids that needed filling. If you don't want to read my lengthy review, no offense taken. Just stop reading now, and make reservations for your next fun night out at Park House. Park House delivers upscale comfort food with a from-scratch feel, without making us all painfully aware of how hard they're trying. I'm sure they are trying hard, very hard, but it's nice not to have to see them strain and pose the way some others seem to. Some places remind me of the Mr Bean scene in Love Actually. I don't really need to watch a bartender crush the rosemary for my custom craft cocktail between the heels of his hands; I just want to taste the delicious cocktail. I don't want to wonder how many different napkins you turned down before you settled on the perfectly-Napa-Valley-bistro-flour-sack-napkins. I just want it to feel so natural and easy that I can see both the forest and the trees. The restaurant is cool and sleek, but it really allows the building to shine; I don't feel as though I've stumbled into anyone's Pinterest dream. The restaurant makes no wild claims that all of this is local or that every last condiment or ingredient is house made. You don't get a treatise on the owners philosophy, nor a mission statement. Just a really solid menu. There are a handful of restaurants around town where I can pour over the menu and not find anything that sounds like exactly what I want. This menu is the opposite. I look at this menu and want to cozy up to the table next to us so I can try their order, as I cajole my own table mates into ordering just the right assortment of beef, fish and chicken, with the maximum diversity of sides. (I'm happy to report I kindly left neighboring tables alone.) I don't get the sense the servers are auditioning for an episode of Portlandia. Our server did a good job, but we really appreciated the assist from Julie, the catering manager who came by to check on us several times. She was so charming and fun, we invited her to join us; she politely declined. Yep, we're those people. But truly, they've staffed this joint very well. I came with two of my favorite colleagues-turned-girlfriends on Saturday night, and while we all had some shop talk to cover before moving onto social stuff, we did that over a very reasonably priced bottle of Cava. Let's talk about this wine list by the way. The owner's son works in the wine industry in Napa, and the wine list reflects someone who's from here, knows what people in OKC will like and what they're willing to pay for. They feature a couple hundred wines, most of them very reasonably priced, and with an incredible variety. I can't wait to spend some more time with this wine list. For dinner, we ordered the pan seared Scottish salmon, the rotisserie free range chicken, and the chef's daily rotisserie feature, which was a prime rib. I posted pictures of each of these delicious entrees. My favorite was the perfectly seasoned and roasted rotisserie chicken. I will definitely be ordering this again, but each dish was delectable, and I already know what I want to try when I come back. (Crab cake, halibut fish n' chips or the chicken n' chips). All the sides were wonderful: we ordered the roasted Brussel sprouts as an appetizer, and we ate every bite. With our dinners, we all shared a the wild mushroom bread pudding, which was perhaps more comparable to a very delicious dressing, and something I plan to try to duplicate at Thanksgiving. We all loved the cauliflower, and the rolls are absolutely ridiculous. So good they truly melt in your mouth. With dinner we had the Velvet Devil Merlot, which worked well with all our entrees and came in at a cool $24 price point. We splurged, breaking our New Year's Resolutions in a comforting fashion: Warm Cookies + Milk and Donuts + Coffee. We all loved every bite, and it was fun to see normally very healthy eaters spurge, sneaking the last bite of cookie of the plate as our server grabbed it. I'm always happy to pay for valet, event at $10, but if you're not into that, there is tons of parking in the Cox Center garage or street side if there's not a Thunder game. IF there is a Thunder game and you are lucky enough to get in, you'll probably be happy to pay the $10 to valet and leave your car there during the game.
(5)
David F.
Went for drinks and some appetizers after an afternoon at the gardens. Great location and beautiful views. The bartender made the wrong drink, then didn't even offer to replace it. And they didn't apply our Myriad Gardens membership discount to our food. Seems like no one knew what was going on. For the prices they're charging, it should be a much better experience. Maybe go if you really want the location and view, otherwise, try Flint or Vast.
(2)
Anna F.
Park House produced a wonderful, high quality experience for me. The restaurant is beautifully laid out with a large bar as well as many tables without feeling crowded. It was fancy, but you don't have to spend a lot to enjoy yourself here. They also have a large wine menu so we and the couple we were with each got a bottle for us to share. I really enjoyed my rotisserie chicken salad and my side of mushroom bread pudding. It really filled me up! I also tried the chicken salad sandwich, which was one of the most unique ones I've had because it had arugula instead of lettuce. It made all the difference in the world! Our service was also excellent. I will most definitely be returning for an evening out in downtown.
(5)
Debbie C.
I love the location and view of the Myriad Gardens. I had lunch alone once on the patio and while working on the recent 4th of July holiday, my husband joined me for lunch inside. We enjoyed watching the kids play in the fountain just outside our window. Unfortunately, we have too agree with Robin that it was too pricey for lunch. My husband and I are both big fish & chips fans so that's what he ordered. We had high expectations of these fish & chips - when you charge $26 for fish & chips at lunch, they better be some special fish and chips! These were not. My husband did like the waffle fries but his fish was overcooked. Not the actual fish, but the coating. Park House uses an unusual coating that he said would be hard not to overcook. After spotting strawberry shortcake on the dessert menu, I decided to eat light so I could indulge in dessert. I ordered the Seared Ahi Tuna Salad. It cost $16 which is reasonable for that dish in a nice restaurant. It was good - not outstanding but good. Finally, it was time for dessert. Our waitress told us it came on the dinner size plate and was plenty for us to share so we ordered one. Now, I really love strawberry shortcake and with strawberries in season, my hopes were high for getting something delicious. Any dessert that a restaurant charges $9 for one serving should be delicious but the Park House strawberry shortcake was not! Actually, it wasn't even strawberry shortcake! See the picture I uploaded. It was 3 tiny scoops of ice cream, a wide ribbon of whipped cream, some thinly sliced strawberry (maybe one large strawberry) on top of, not shortcake, but 3 small shortbread cookies. I don't like shortbread cookies and there was no strawberry puree either. I guess it's just as well there wasn't that much of it. This "strawberry shortcake" was false advertising. Since there is no description on the menu, the wait staff should explain exactly what it is when someone orders it to save a lot of disappointment. To make matters worse, our lunch (the items I mentioned plus 1 soda) for two cost $53.50 before tax & tip. For that price I expect outstanding food. I will say that their sandwiches are more reasonable and taste better. I have had the chicken salad sandwich with a side of brussel sprouts. I enjoyed that meal. It cost me about $20 but I felt the quality of the food and the location justified it. So in summary I would say, enjoy the location but be careful what you order.
(3)
Rachel M.
My three star rating is based solely on the decor and location. This is a beautiful restaurant at the best park in the city. My family and I love to spend time at the Myriad Gardens, so naturally we have tried this restaurant several times. I hate to say it, but the food at this restaurant is not good. I really want to like it, but I've tried several items on the dinner menu, and I haven't really enjoyed much that I've eaten. The service has been poor every time I've been. I once made the mistake of choosing this restaurant for a special occasion (my parents 35th anniversary) and the service was terrible- very slow food and an unfriendly waitress. I am really hoping that this restaurant gets better. I want it to succeed! However, I completely understand why it's not usually super busy.
(3)
Spencer R.
This place has changed a little. The wait staff has changed almost completely out since it opened, and while service is not bad, I feel less wooed when I go there now. Certain menu items disappeared. Most of the time when I go now they don't have anything on special, and when they do it is nothing fun or exciting. The variety is not great. It's still goodish, but I think in an effort to economize, they lost a lot of luster. I still like the restaurant, but it's more 3 stars now than 5 like it was when it opened. They've lost some of their edgy attempts at greatness, maybe because OKC is a desert for foodies, and the majority of the population here seems to crave blandish comfort food like hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken fried steak, rotisserie chicken, and other familiar combinations, and RARELY upon much prodding MIGHT venture to try something new and immediately hate and reject it. It says a lot that the oldest longest standing restaurant in OKC serves bland cheap chili cheese coneys, and most sparsely attended international foods places have to have hamburgers and hot dogs on their menus to survive... Anyway... Sorry, getting off my okies refuse to economically support unique foods unless they are twists on hamburgers and hot dogs soap box. The last time I went to Park House, I had the enchiladas, which I do occasionally order at restaurants, longing for the soupy yummy spicy cheesey baked casserole like enchiladas from my childhood. But restaurant enchiladas always seem to turn out to be dry crusty taco like shadows of what I am wanting. These were no exception. Just OK. The Chicken salad sandwich with fig paste is still amazing. kudos for that. Lets mix things up again though. Whoever the chef was when it opened was pretty awesome. I feel like someone either tied his/her hands, or they couldn't get okies to eat anything but hamburgers and hot dogs so they gave up. If they're going to sell out, they might as well offer a chicken fried steak and be done being interesting. Update: Tried the Rigatoni and sausage. Sauce was bland and lacked any creativity. I like the Roma tomato base, but it needed some kind of kick. I lived in Italy, and I can make a much better Roma red... In fact, maybe I'll do that this weekend. It has been a while and the dissatisfaction from this made me crave my pasta.
(3)
Ann F.
Beautiful atmosphere but don't be in a rush!! The mimosas were the best part. The service was absolutely horrible! It took 2 hours to get brunch! They burnt the biscuits, so had to have toast and gravy! Who ever heard of that?? But then we had to wait for toast to thaw, so we never got it! To top it off.. they didn't take anything off the bill!
(1)
Chris M.
Pretty good food, although it is a little pricey for OKC. But it has a great atmosphere and views that you can't find anywhere else in the area, so it is worth it. The server was great and very willing to help with anything the we needed. The cookies and milk dessert was a nice finishing touch too. We went on an evening in December, and we also enjoyed watching the ice skaters on the adjacent rink. Definitely a great place for a date or any other situation where you want to impress someone!
(4)
Brace C.
Tonight my date and I were welcomed at initial entry into the restaurant which appeared impeccably stylish and comfortable. One staff member took extra attention to bus a table for us that provided his favorite view from the restaurant which feature a nice view of the gardnes and skyline; it was nice. We were quickly seated and served immediately. We ordered the chicken and waffle app and received it free because our waiter thought we had waited too long although I can assure you that my date and i did not have that impression. The appetize feature waffle fries, marinated chicken, diced tomatos, green onions and crème fraiche which was a good start. My entre included the Lamb Pappardelle which had excellent flavor. The presentation included the lamb and pappardelle intertwined in a dance in the center of the plate encircled by a ring of mint oil which was soft and delicate and complemented in a way that provided a nice addition in depth to the dish. I enjoyed it immensely. My date received the seared ahi salad which was pleasant in presentation. The fish was seared perfectly and was not overly seasoned so as to allow the fish to speak for itself. The bed of greens with accompany vegetables were fresh, flavorful and refreshing. The best part of the meal was desert; the milk and cookies. Described as "cute" by my date, the milk came in two small milk jugs with a barber pole inspired straw for sipping. The Milk was indeed a pleasant milk shake that was not overtly sweet which allowed to complement the chocolate chip cookies that were on the plate. The cookies were warm and soft in the middle with a perfect crunch on the outside. It was an enjoyable desert that provided an excellent talking point and great entertainment; exactly what a meal should provide. All in all an excellent dining experience with very attentive and caring wait staff and quality food that took care by the hands that made it. Perfect location and perfect weather with the aforementioned qualites made for a very memorable experience and one with which I plan repeating frequently and again soon.
(5)
Jennifer M.
Had a great meal tonight--the salmon is delicious! But I still can't fill in that last star due to the service. The waiters/waitresses are always super friendly, but it may take them 25 minutes to get to your table. I've run into this the last two times I've been here. I return to Park House for the view & food, but I am always prepared for service to be slow. I'm hoping they pick up the pace, I want to add an extra star to this place!
I recommend this spot for a good date night. A great night view of the Myriad Gardens and a nice dinner. I recommend the rotisserie chicken and the chicken and waffle nachos for an app. Good service and nice selection on drinks. Stop by!
(4)
Patrick W.
I've been handing out a lot of 5 star reviews lately and Park House is no exception. They're legit. The layout of PH is very nice. There's a large wraparound bar surrounded by table seating. It's all very open. Our particular table had a delightful view of the Myriad Gardens and the ice rink. The Missus and I were on a double date with some of our best friends and we were all a little in awe of the items on the menu and the fact that you're not bombarded wth 48,362 items to choose from. After much consideration, I chose the chicken salad sandwich with "mashed" potatoes. The mashed potatoes were literally mashed...or should I say smashed? Either way, it looked like someone put some whole potatoes on a plate and hit them with a rubber mallet. (Maybe that's what they did, actually.) I found it to be an interesting interpretation of mashed potatoes and really enjoyed them. As for the chicken salad sandwich...it was excellent. Usually, chicken salad sandwiches all taste about the same...at least from my experience. However, PH uses arugula* in place of lettuce on the sandwich and it really adds some complexity to an otherwise standard chicken salad sandwich. I never would have thought that the addition of arugula would completely change the taste of the sandwich. Kudos to PH for experimenting! Overall, I'm a big fan of this place and plan on returning soon! *For those of you that are unfamiliar with arugula, it's a leafy green with a light, peppery taste.
(5)
Joshua L.
I love the bar here at Park House. The location is perfect and overlooks the Myriad Botanical Garden. The food is amazing and the drinks are really good and creative. My favorite by far is the Sin of the Mule, their recreation of the Moscow Mule.
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Samantha G.
Love the atmosphere of this restaurant .. The views of the botanical gardens and grounds area are such gorgeous parts of OKC's downtown. The food was good, not fantastic. The chik salad sandwich was quite dry and I've had better. The chik and waffle nachos are definitely worth trying! We enjoyed them! Donuts and coffee dessert.. Meh, save your $ for something better on the menu!
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Mistyday H.
The park house decor is fabulous! . The views are amazing. I chose a light lunch rotisserie chicken noodle soup & salad. For a light lunch it was just right. I like the pickled veggie mix, the salad had a lot of fresh flavors. I normally dont care for peanuts, I'm more of a walnut, cashews, almond type of chick. However the peanuts worked. The chicken noodle soup presentation was very nice, you poured your own broth into the soup. The only thing that I have to say negative is that the soup lacked salt & pepper & maybe the size/proportion. The price for the soup n salad was $12! I will go back to try something else.
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James J.
The service and the food was slow. The waitress was covering too large of an area. The food was okay. But not worth the wait today. Overall grade "D". I won't be back for a while.
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Todd T.
Similar to other reviews - the location, decor, views are really top notch. Atmosphere gets a very high A. Foodwise it's just so-so. Will give the chicken waffle fry nachos good marks - waiter said it was good for 4 to split and he was right on. Of the entrees, the pork chop special was good, sausage rig was pretty good, veggie sandwich OK and the green chili enchi were very very average at best. If it was just based on food, we probably wouldn't go back. But I'm sure we will based on it's location and fun ambiance. Another try is worth it.
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Jennifer C.
This place was a disappointment. For the high prices and prime location, I expected so much more from Park House. First off, service was terribly slow. My husband had to ask for his beer 3 times before it finally came. During that time, I finished my cocktail, and our friend was on his second. I don't quite understand why everything was so slow when there were a good amount of waiter for a less-than-half-full restaurant. Second, the food was subpar. The best thing we had that night were the appetizers. The waffle fry nachos were hearty and filling, albeit not unique or particularly well executed. The popcorn shrimp was tasty, and the accompanying salad was fresh and well seasoned. The entrees, however, were mediocre. My salmon was dry, and the only discernible seasoning were the giant flecks of salt atop the crusty (not in a good way) fish. The mushroom bread pudding was decent, although it could have used more texture and crusty bread pieces rather than having the texture of a cross between mashed potatoes and mac 'n cheese. The roasted brussel sprouts were decent, perhaps the second best thing after the appetizers. My husband veggie burger was mushy and flavorless. The black bean and mushroom patty could have been toasted to acquire more texture rather than sharing the texture of the untoasted bun it came with. My husband's favorite thing on the plate were the kettle chips. This place could be so much better! I love the wide open space and the gorgeous dining room, but until the service and food improve, I would much rather go to Paseo Grill or Red Rock.
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Aaron B.
3 stars only because they really need to invest in some training for their servers. Food was great. Playlist is awesome. Setting is beautiful. Service is awful. For $120 servers should be a bit more attentive. Water was only refilled once, I had to request a knife to cut my lamb and for thus price range the servers should refill your wine when you purchase a bottle.
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Debbie S.
The food is fabulous at Park House. The Fish and Chips were excellent. I travel a great deal and don't usually care for fish in OK, but the server talked me into it and it was spectacular. The deviled egg flight is a treat and fun! The view of the Botanical Gardens and ice rink in winter makes this a perfect spot.
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Jenni S.
I did not even know this place existed until a girlfriend of mine let me in on the secret. The location makes it difficult to just bump into unless you spend a lot of time walking around downtown. But let me just tell you that now that I know about this place I will be coming here frequently! The food is great! The restaurant is clean and bright! The service is good! The only negative thing I can say is that it is not somewhere you want to go if you are in a rush. But I hate eating in a hurry so that is just fine by me. Unfortunately, the first time I came was on a birthday lunch for some co-workers and it took us about 2 hours to have lunch. Not the best choice for a work lunch as far as time goes, but a definite great pick as far as the food went. I ordered the special which was what I would call an "upscale" bahn mi. Instead of being thin slices of marinated pork on a french style baguette, it was think chunks of pork on a brioche bun. And it was damn good. The flavors were on point and that is the most important thing about a bahn mi ... making sure you have all the flavor profiles you should have and that they all sing individually and harmoniously all at the same time. And this sandwich sung! As for the rest of the menu, the hamburger is HUGE and when you take the first bite, the juice will come pouring out! This is a blissful sight when you are diving into a burger. Two girls ordered the fish and chips and they looked like heaven on a plate and it should be for $26 a pop! And even though the menu is not cheap, they do not hold back on the portions making it completely worth the price. And I don't usually order or talk about desserts, but I have to rave about theirs because we did order every one on the menu and I am so glad we did! The donuts with the coffee shake were cute and delicious. The cookies and milk were adorable and the "milk" is really a spiced milkshake that was incredible. And the sundae for two was a huge heaping pile of ice cream with whipped cream and sprinkles and hot fudge you pour on yourself! These youthful desserts were perfectly whimsical and will satisfy your sweet tooth for weeks. Overall an A+! If you are heading to a Thunder game, run in and have dinner before here! It would be a great place to grab a good bite before a game instead of making yourself sick on popcorn and hotdogs.
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Kevin W.
I went for a jog the other day, that is to say, I jogged a few feet - then walked, and every time a car would drive by I'd try to pick up the pace to make it look like I had been jogging all along (hashtag: outofshape). Anywho, at a particular point in my "jog" - somewhere in or around the myriad gardens, the scent of something amazing graced my nostrils. Flint?! (hashtag: laughingoutloud, hashtag: yeahright). No, this was something different, something I hadn't smelled before, definitely something new. So I shoved my way through the hoards of ice skaters waiting patiently to skate on all three square feet of ice rink (hashtag: cramped), and made my way into the Park House to investigate the wonderful aroma. I was fairly convinced that I had located the source of the smell when I was greeted by rotisserie chicken twirling above an open flame. Yeah, this place'll do - I said aloud to nobody in particular, possibly the chicken (hashtag: whoknows). It was quite clear from the decor though that I was severely under dressed, so I turned back around and sprinted all the way home (hashtag: joggedtenfeet, hashtag: walkedtherest) to clean up a bit. We returned later for lunch. As I said, the decor is all very nice - a large, open dining area filled with plenty of natural light, centered around a well-stocked bar (hashtag: alcoholic). It's really a great location for a restaurant. I'm not sure where you'll park, but I wouldn't worry about it (hashtag: unpaidparkingtickets). Their menu is centered around their wine selection and the cuisine is... wait for it... New American (hashtag: heresmyshockedface, hashtag: whathappenedtooldamerican?) We started off with the spinach and artichoke dip - which was a nice deviation from the normal artichoke dip you might have come to expect. It featured large pieces of fresh spinach and didn't overdo it on the cheese, just a light dusting of crispy breadcrumbs on the top. I ordered the salmon - and was very glad that I did. The salmon was cooked perfectly, medium / medium rare (hashtag: nothingworsethanovercookedsalmon). It was tender and juicy, and I was happy. It came served over lentils, with a cauliflower puree and some roasted cauliflower. I did find it a little odd that they decided to do a cauliflower puree AND serve that with roasted cauliflower. What are you trying to tell me Park House? You don't think I'm eating enough cauliflower?! Or perhaps they just ordered too much cauliflower for the month, who knows (hashtag: theworldmayneverknow). Point is, maybe some roasted carrots or a different vegetable wouldn't hurt to set it apart from the puree, all's I'm sayin. Other than the salmon, some other dishes were the rotisserie chicken salad, and the fish and chips. The fish and chips is not a dish for the faint of heart... errr, any one with any heart issues for that matter. It's a lot of fried food - all very good, but probably not the best if you're into things like staying active / jogging / living past the age of 35. The fish batter could have used a little more seasoning but the fish was juicy. The waffle fries were crispy and the slaw was not bad either. Even came with a cute little vinegar dispenser to dress it like those crazy Brits do (hashtag: yousoundlikeyourefromlondon) The rotisserie chicken salad proved to be a much healthier option than the fish and chips. The rotisserie chicken was cooked perfectly, no complaints there. And because no healthy meal would be complete without dessert, why not order the donuts and coffee?! (hashtag: ijogsoicaneatmore) The warm mini-donuts were pretty heavenly - melt-in-your-mouthy. They came served with a light and airy coffee mousse - perfect compliment to the donuts. So there you have it, I have to say I'm pretty impressed with the new (new american) restaurant that the myriad gardens has to offer. The atmosphere is great, business casual type feel - I wouldn't necessarily recommend going in your jogging attire. The prices are a little higher than what you'd expect to pay at Luby's... but this is NEW american we're talking about (hashtag: dontbestingy). Think: Ludivine, Flint, Cheever's in terms of similar prices. Anywho, looks like this place is here to stay, a good addition to our downtown dining scene so be sure to give it a try whenever you get a chance. Overall Grade: A- (hashtag: pertydarngood)
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Adam K.
Food was decent. The ambience of the restaurant was beautiful with the ice rink right outside. The service, however, was abysmal. Our waiter disappeared for long instances and our drinks were screwed up no less than 3 times, with 15 minutes or so in between each replacement. Given the plethora of great restaurants in OKC I think Park House will get a pass from in the future.
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Steve M.
Quite a disappointment, although it does seem to be one of the "in" places. Lots of glass to see outside--you can watch people fall as they try to ice skate, or in the spring there are probably nice views of the gardens. But the food.....underwhelming to say the least. The pork tenderloin was so salty the person in our party who ordered it couldn't eat it. That was the only thing that was really bad but we just weren't impressed, especially at the prices they charge. On a Sunday afternoon we were able to park on the street but still had to walk a good distance. Good luck with the parking if there is a Thunder game or something else going on at the Peake. I do think valet parking is available but not sure of the price. Save your money for something better.
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Bob H.
We were planning to find a place to watch the Kentucky Derby. I called the Park House and the manager graciously set us up at the bar right in front of the TV AND double checked that it would receive the proper channel. We arrived about 30 minutes early so we could get in the proper spirit but were told by the bartender there were no mint juleps (no mint -- no crushed ice). No matter, we got a couple of bottles of sparkly to get things rolling. About that time Pete Holloway shows up. He stopped to say "hi" and I chided him a bit about not having mint juleps on Derby Day. He said the Myriad Gardens grew all their herbs so it shouldn't be a problem. Next thing we knew he was coming in with a big bunch of mint and a big tub of ice from "The Ice House" next door! A few people at the bar had actually left to go elsewhere when they were told by one of the 3 bartenders that they couldn't make mint juleps. Too bad they didn't have similar initiative to make it happen. But they did make up some great mint juleps finally! The afternoon turned out perfect (hats and all). All the food was great and it's now a regular for us. Thank you Pete and crew for making our Derby Day perfect!
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Angela M.
I love to go to different restaurants on a regular basis. Having heard about the fantastic view, and it does have one, we decided to give Park House a try. We went on at Thunder game home night. Valet parking was perfect. We had a reservation and were seated right away. The staff timing was good, we felt well attended by multiple staff. There were lots of beautiful sights. I wasn't a huge fan of the televisions in the restaurant. The menu is very small, not very many choices. The food tasted pretty good but not fantastic. There were four of us and 3 out of the 4 had no real complaints but it just wasn't that great, not much seasoning or something. The salmon portion was very small and the side choice served with it was not tasty and normally I like Brussels. No salad came with the meal and I didn't realize it. No bread on the table. (The waiter noticed I didn't eat it and brought out green beans without me asking which was very nice.) We ordered mules and the drinks were full of ice very tiny and very expensive. Going out to dinner at a $$$ is going to be costly but I left feeling kinda jipped, under liquored, and a bit hungry.
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Lacey L.
Started out great when they gave us a free appetizer after a long wait. The food was pretty good. I got the avocado crab salad and my sister for the Cobb. The service continued to be terrible even after every other table left. After 20 minutes of waiting to order dessert I went to the front to ask for help. Ten minutes after that the waitress asked if we were okay to which we said no and asked for our tab. We never got our tab from our waitress. We ended up getting it from another waiter who was kind after 15 minutes. On top of that it was very cold. And no, they didn't try to salvage the wait time. Paid in full.
(1)
A B.
The food was great, fresh tasting and reasonably priced. The service was excellent and the wait staff was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu and the details of each menu item. I took my girlfriend here for her birthday dinner as we had seen the place a few times while frequenting the downtown area...this place is excellent for someone who is looking for a great place with excellent food and service and a nice atmosphere that is upscale without an upscale downtown price tag...and its close, but not in all the Bricktown chaos. The atmosphere is very relaxed, the kind of place that isn't rush rush and is excellent for those wishing to be able to actually have a nice dinner conversation without having to yell. Not to mention there weren't any bratty kids in the place the whole time...definitely a relaxed adult atmosphere which is getting harder and harder to find. For dinner we started with the Deviled Egg Flight which consisted of several different deviled eggs to include bacon + Danish Blue Cheese, roasted red pepper, pimento cheese and traditional. It was delicious. I had the filet mignon which included smoked cheddar mashed potatoes and candied carrots, it was also delicious and fresh, I requested the filet to be cooked medium well and it came out perfect with just the right amount of pink in the center. My girlfriend had the honey + juniper pork chop with caramelized onions + granny smith applesauce and cornbread stuffing. She too thought the meal was delicious and fresh. Both meals and the appetizer were well portioned for the price. We each had several house mixed drinks that were reasonably priced and contained fresh ingredients and fruit mixes. It is getting hard to find places that are using fresh ingredients in their drinks, too many are using packaged mixes that one can get anywhere. I would highly recommend this spot for a good date night as the location is great and the Myriad Gardens makes for a great place to visit and walk and provides a great backdrop for dinner as the place is almost entirely glass windowed. I think another thing that set this place apart is reservations. They take reservations either by phone or through the Open Table reservation service through the restaurants website. The reservations went through without a hitch and Park House even called me the day of the dinner to confirm the reservation and to let me know that everything was all set for dinner...that kind of service is extremely hard to find these days. Overall an excellent experience.
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Marcus H.
Only had the nachos, but I have to say that they were tasty.
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Inez F.
I ordered lump crab salad. It was large but very pricey for what it was. A big salad with avocado, corn and craft sprinkles on top. The dressing was so minuet, I requested more. I am a brad person too and with no rolls or bread sticks or crackers I was not happy, so I ordered Parker house rolls only 6 bucks for 3?? Really?? And they were stale? I did get fresh, but way over priced. I suggest they add a slice of garlic bread and make customers a little more happy.
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Karla Roxanne M.
Business lunch...we sat by the window and enjoyed the view. We split the rotisserie chicken and agreed it was super salty...the salad greens were ok, the dill vinaigrette was pretty tasty and the roasted cauliflower was great. James was a pleasant server, informed us of the special and took great care of us.
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Sarah F.
The atmosphere is lovely. However that is about the only positive thing I can say. I ordered the prime rib sandwich and the meat was very dry, chewy, and lacking flavor. The service was spotty; our waiter seemed disoriented. And, when the bill came, I was charged $2 more for my sandwich than what was advertised on the menu.
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Christopher L.
I had heard mixed reviews about Park House so I wanted to go with an open mind. It was thoroughly enjoyable from the moment the valet opened the door. My guest and I were greeted warmly, promptly seated with a table that viewed the ice skating rink and then served some of the most delicious pickles (yeah, kind of weird to get pickles but after trying them now complaints.) The appetizer (Waffle Fry Nachos) and entree (Rotisserie Chicken) were both delightful as well. Both came out hot, although the chicken was a bit heave on the rosemary side. There are two critiques I would offer, firstly that the pickles come in a small mason-jar-esque container with nothing to fish them out with. Perhaps a small fork or stabber in the jar would eliminate people at the table using their dinner forks or knives (whichever was still clean) to get more. Secondly, if restauranteurs have learned anything from Flint, Vast and even The Mantel it is that if a restaurant downtown wants to an attract upscale clientele, for God's sake offer them complimentary valet parking IF they are dining in the restaurant. To charge $10 to park the car (although it was cold so I paid it gladly) was a bit excessive considering we dropped a hundred bucks or so for the total meal by the time you add in the drinks, desert, etc. All in all, a great restaurant. Just perhaps bring your own toothpick to get the pickles and a crisp $10 bill for the valet.
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Amy S.
We've been to Park House twice in their 10-day history. First, we went in their first week at night after our family had been looking at Christmas lights downtown, etc. We only had wine, hot chocolates and dessert but it was great. We didn't have a reservation, but they were willing to accommodate our group of seven quickly. The ambiance is great and the warm cookies and milk (more like a malt/shake) were yummy as were the made-to-order donuts with a mocha mousse. Last night, we returned for a low-key downtown NYE dinner on our way to the Thunder game. We made an early reservation to get in and over to the game. We had picked out a few items from our previous week's trip, but they had a very limited menu for NYE. The service was great. The hostess recognized us from the week before and was very friendly as she seated us and inquired how our desserts had been at that time. We had the same waitress as well (Victoria) and she was very attentive and helpful. Because we only had ~65 minutes to eat and get to the game for tip-off, we didn't linger. My husband ordered a lovely glass of Malbec which was very good for a great price of $6/glass. I tried one of their special drinks - a Sparkling Apple Cider. It had a robust apple cider, with a bit of apple brandy and was carbonated in-house. The chilled glass was rimmed with cinnamon sugar and it was a great drink! To start, we shared the rotisserie chicken and spinach salad and it was very good - quite flavorful and perfectly dressed, not too much or too little. As they didn't have the full menu for the holiday, we ordered a salmon and filet mignon to share. The salmon arrived with cauliflower and lentils (two of my absolute favorites!). The dish was good - everything was cooked well and was tasty, but nothing jumped off the plate bursting with flavor. Nevertheless, it was satisfying. The filet was a great cut of meat, but it was overcooked - somewhere between around medium well while we had ordered medium rare. The staff was incredibly responsive and very apologetic. They offered to bring us another, but we didn't have time to wait. The woman at the table next to us also ordered a medium rare filet and hers arrived about five minutes after mine and looked perfectly cooked so I think they paid attention to getting it right! Though the flavor wasn't as good as their sister restaurant Boulevard, I'm confident this restaurant group will iron out the kinks and get there. The crushed potatoes accompanying the filet were quite flavorful! The staff; however, was wonderful. The runner who delivered our food asked us to cut into the steak while there and she saw that it was also overcooked. She immediately offered to replace it and when we said we didn't have time due to the game, she apologized and sent the manager over. The manager handled the situation wonderfully - she addressed, apologized, and said she was going to make it right. She brought us a gift card for the value of the steak and again apologized. I stated that I know that it's only their second week and she replied, yes, but we need to get it right. Because the cut of meat was of very high quality, even considering it was overcooked, it was still very tender. We quickly ordered some warm chocolate chip cookies and "milk" so that we could head over to the game. They arrived and pleased again. I don't think it's that these cookies are the most amazing ever, but having warm chocolate chip cookies that you can taste are homemade with REAL butter will continue to be a crowd pleaser. When Victoria brought us our bill, she let us know that the manager had also removed the charge for the steak. What service! The food was quite good and I know that under this restaurant group, they will add some punches of flavor to take it to the next level while the service and staff are great. Coupled with GREAT scenery and ambiance and a fair price, it's definitely worth a visit. We will be back!
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Sam S.
I am beer drinker, so was disappointed that there is no beer on tap, only bottles and cans, which are overpriced, $5 for a bud light $7 for a Happy Camper IPA. The food is so-so. My $14 burger was undercooked. My wife was underwhelmed by her salad. The space is great, but we will not go out of our way to return.
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Susan D.
My husband and I ate at this restaurant this evening. I had filet mignon and my husband had the ribs. The food was excellent, hot and very flavorful. The ambience was wonderful and the servers were very attentive. We would highly recommend this restaurant and we will certainly return again soon.
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Travis B.
Went because of perfect location & wonderful ambiance. The one great thing that I can note was a perfectly made martini and drinks around the table were complemented. Thus, we were excited from the get-go. After that, all went downhill. Our appetizer came after 45 minutes of waiting & some server serving the same appetizer to two other tables around us, who got theirs (likely ours) within 3 minutes of ordering. We ordered our meal at approximately 50 minutes after our arrival. Food seemed very fresh. Seasoning was absent. Service was horrendous with a server who was overwhelmed with other tables and about as flighty as she was confused. 2 hours to get our meal complete. We decided to get our desert elsewhere. No need for a 3 hour dinner.
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Jim H.
My group did dinner at the Park House before another Thunder game and our experience improved. Our service was perfect and on time, which made our visit perfect. Our dining couple had never been there before and were so glad to find this great place to eat as they live over near deep deuce. Kudos to Pete for working hard to make this place great.
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Patrick L.
Visited Park House on a Saturday night. Not especially busy. Park House needs to determine who their target diner is, as they seem confused. Beautiful night, able to look at the lights in Gardens, yet they want to seat us under a huge big screen TV. There was no local team playing downtown and no local team on TV. Is this a sports bar? a bistro? They were out of the tator tots which I had heard good things about. Server suggested the Waffle Nachos. This plate comes out and would fit perfectly at Chili's or Applebee's but not this restaurant. Entrees were good, bar service was very slow. I am sure they will do good on game nights, but there are not enough game nights to keep a restaurant in business with this many flaws.
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Justin B.
Really great meal. Pretty slow service. Busy night in okc, so will certainly go back.
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Darnell D.
The Park House has been open for a month and hasn't updated their website. Called to ask if their menu was online. Was put I hold for an manager, And was hung up on. Called back. Host said he'd email me the menu. Never did. Based on this and recent reviews, I don't plan on going here
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Cindy H.
Great location and atmosphere. Beautiful views of wonderful downtownOKC/Botanical Gardens.They are working on getting clearance to install some awnings to aid with setting sun issues. Watching skaters in the winter, and the little plaza outside with the Ice House burger joint next to it, lots of outdoor seating, great place to gather before a Thunder game (arena right across the street - and valet parking for $10!) Service glitches from early days (which is not uncommon) are now in the past; kitchen staff is up to speed and servers are knowledgeable, friendly, and timely. The food is very good, as is expected, being a Pete Holloway experience. (Cafe 501....) Rotisserie chicken is always a favorite - as are the Brussels sprouts, deviled eggs, want to try the tater tots - fun, inventive drink offers - a good wine list with great more affordable options, as well, great dessert offerings that will take you back to your kid days, if you have room! The one downfall that I experienced, as well as a fellow dining mate, was the rotisserie chicken spinach salad. Sounded wonderful, but lacked flavor in a major way-2 thumbs down. Chicken was not seasoned, and the dressing was not tasty at all. I took the tiny bottle of cider vinegar that was offered with my husband's fish and chips and emptied it onto my salad, which helped a little. (cute idea - tiny salt and pepper shakers with cider vinegar in them!) But, one disappointment is not enough to keep me from returning. I know that there are always going to be menu offerings that need tweaking, and I'm positive it will be given the signature Holloway zip it needs to be a winner.
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Whit R.
Disappointed.. We wanted to grab a bite there before the Thunder game.. When we walked in, it was not busy at all and there were four people at the hostess station, including a manager, and we were standing right in front of them and they didn't help us. They were just talking amongst themselves... It was very weird. When they finally did help us (5 mins later), they were not friendly. Totally understandable that they don't have any availability tonight, but no reason to be rude! We are a block away at Flint now and the service is awesome. So disappointed to be treated that way!
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Ashley A.
Was a great experience for my mother's birthday. Food, drinks and atmosphere were on point.
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Address :125 Ron Norick Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK, 73102
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Brunch, Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Trendy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Jenni S.
I did not even know this place existed until a girlfriend of mine let me in on the secret. The location makes it difficult to just bump into unless you spend a lot of time walking around downtown. But let me just tell you that now that I know about this place I will be coming here frequently! The food is great! The restaurant is clean and bright! The service is good! The only negative thing I can say is that it is not somewhere you want to go if you are in a rush. But I hate eating in a hurry so that is just fine by me. Unfortunately, the first time I came was on a birthday lunch for some co-workers and it took us about 2 hours to have lunch. Not the best choice for a work lunch as far as time goes, but a definite great pick as far as the food went. I ordered the special which was what I would call an "upscale" bahn mi. Instead of being thin slices of marinated pork on a french style baguette, it was think chunks of pork on a brioche bun. And it was damn good. The flavors were on point and that is the most important thing about a bahn mi ... making sure you have all the flavor profiles you should have and that they all sing individually and harmoniously all at the same time. And this sandwich sung! As for the rest of the menu, the hamburger is HUGE and when you take the first bite, the juice will come pouring out! This is a blissful sight when you are diving into a burger. Two girls ordered the fish and chips and they looked like heaven on a plate and it should be for $26 a pop! And even though the menu is not cheap, they do not hold back on the portions making it completely worth the price. And I don't usually order or talk about desserts, but I have to rave about theirs because we did order every one on the menu and I am so glad we did! The donuts with the coffee shake were cute and delicious. The cookies and milk were adorable and the "milk" is really a spiced milkshake that was incredible. And the sundae for two was a huge heaping pile of ice cream with whipped cream and sprinkles and hot fudge you pour on yourself! These youthful desserts were perfectly whimsical and will satisfy your sweet tooth for weeks. Overall an A+! If you are heading to a Thunder game, run in and have dinner before here! It would be a great place to grab a good bite before a game instead of making yourself sick on popcorn and hotdogs.
(4)Kevin W.
I went for a jog the other day, that is to say, I jogged a few feet - then walked, and every time a car would drive by I'd try to pick up the pace to make it look like I had been jogging all along (hashtag: outofshape). Anywho, at a particular point in my "jog" - somewhere in or around the myriad gardens, the scent of something amazing graced my nostrils. Flint?! (hashtag: laughingoutloud, hashtag: yeahright). No, this was something different, something I hadn't smelled before, definitely something new. So I shoved my way through the hoards of ice skaters waiting patiently to skate on all three square feet of ice rink (hashtag: cramped), and made my way into the Park House to investigate the wonderful aroma. I was fairly convinced that I had located the source of the smell when I was greeted by rotisserie chicken twirling above an open flame. Yeah, this place'll do - I said aloud to nobody in particular, possibly the chicken (hashtag: whoknows). It was quite clear from the decor though that I was severely under dressed, so I turned back around and sprinted all the way home (hashtag: joggedtenfeet, hashtag: walkedtherest) to clean up a bit. We returned later for lunch. As I said, the decor is all very nice - a large, open dining area filled with plenty of natural light, centered around a well-stocked bar (hashtag: alcoholic). It's really a great location for a restaurant. I'm not sure where you'll park, but I wouldn't worry about it (hashtag: unpaidparkingtickets). Their menu is centered around their wine selection and the cuisine is... wait for it... New American (hashtag: heresmyshockedface, hashtag: whathappenedtooldamerican?) We started off with the spinach and artichoke dip - which was a nice deviation from the normal artichoke dip you might have come to expect. It featured large pieces of fresh spinach and didn't overdo it on the cheese, just a light dusting of crispy breadcrumbs on the top. I ordered the salmon - and was very glad that I did. The salmon was cooked perfectly, medium / medium rare (hashtag: nothingworsethanovercookedsalmon). It was tender and juicy, and I was happy. It came served over lentils, with a cauliflower puree and some roasted cauliflower. I did find it a little odd that they decided to do a cauliflower puree AND serve that with roasted cauliflower. What are you trying to tell me Park House? You don't think I'm eating enough cauliflower?! Or perhaps they just ordered too much cauliflower for the month, who knows (hashtag: theworldmayneverknow). Point is, maybe some roasted carrots or a different vegetable wouldn't hurt to set it apart from the puree, all's I'm sayin. Other than the salmon, some other dishes were the rotisserie chicken salad, and the fish and chips. The fish and chips is not a dish for the faint of heart... errr, any one with any heart issues for that matter. It's a lot of fried food - all very good, but probably not the best if you're into things like staying active / jogging / living past the age of 35. The fish batter could have used a little more seasoning but the fish was juicy. The waffle fries were crispy and the slaw was not bad either. Even came with a cute little vinegar dispenser to dress it like those crazy Brits do (hashtag: yousoundlikeyourefromlondon) The rotisserie chicken salad proved to be a much healthier option than the fish and chips. The rotisserie chicken was cooked perfectly, no complaints there. And because no healthy meal would be complete without dessert, why not order the donuts and coffee?! (hashtag: ijogsoicaneatmore) The warm mini-donuts were pretty heavenly - melt-in-your-mouthy. They came served with a light and airy coffee mousse - perfect compliment to the donuts. So there you have it, I have to say I'm pretty impressed with the new (new american) restaurant that the myriad gardens has to offer. The atmosphere is great, business casual type feel - I wouldn't necessarily recommend going in your jogging attire. The prices are a little higher than what you'd expect to pay at Luby's... but this is NEW american we're talking about (hashtag: dontbestingy). Think: Ludivine, Flint, Cheever's in terms of similar prices. Anywho, looks like this place is here to stay, a good addition to our downtown dining scene so be sure to give it a try whenever you get a chance. Overall Grade: A- (hashtag: pertydarngood)
(4)Adam K.
Food was decent. The ambience of the restaurant was beautiful with the ice rink right outside. The service, however, was abysmal. Our waiter disappeared for long instances and our drinks were screwed up no less than 3 times, with 15 minutes or so in between each replacement. Given the plethora of great restaurants in OKC I think Park House will get a pass from in the future.
(3)Sarah F.
The atmosphere is lovely. However that is about the only positive thing I can say. I ordered the prime rib sandwich and the meat was very dry, chewy, and lacking flavor. The service was spotty; our waiter seemed disoriented. And, when the bill came, I was charged $2 more for my sandwich than what was advertised on the menu.
(2)Jeff B.
Took my wife, her son and grandkids ice skating right next to the park house. I thought it would be nice for my wife and I to be able to sit and eat and have a drink or 2. They told me the patio was closed. It was 2 in the afternoon and reasonably warm. It was a perfect afternoon to sit and watch the ice skaters. Very unimpressed with the patio not being open and the attitude with which I was told it was closed.
(2)Lindsay E.
We were here for brunch on Valentine's day. Although they were decidedly not busy, service was poor. Our waiter, when he finally noticed us, was nice but slow and inattentive. Our table had the lemon raspberry French toast: awesome, the prime rib hash: very good, and the pork tacos: fine but not great. We also had the deviled egg flight to start and it was fun and tasty. The ambiance is nice and the menu is solid. However, I doubt we eat here again, simply because the service was not good.
(2)Geneva H.
It was a five star for me. This last meal/service/taste was not good in any area. I do not know, but it is as if the chef's sold this place and left town. We were going there about every two weeks, and something happened. The cookies that would melt in your mouth, now would taste better straight from Pillsbury out of the oven, the ameretto flavoring that was in the milky ice cream drink, completely left out. The service was like schizo, very bad. We asked for a wine and they opened the wrong wine, and we took it to be nice, not knowing it was a $73 bottle, I felt like they were crazy, or on drugs. We will never go back, ever. It took forever to get service on every level this time also.
(1)Karri B.
The service was very slow. We waited 30 minutes for our appetizer then another 30 for our meal. It was not that busy but it seemed like the wait staff was unsure of what was going on most of the time. I think there may be a management issue. The food was good. I really liked the fried oyster appetizer. The location is beautiful with views of the Myriad gardens and the restaurant's decor is nice. They did take off the appetizer and apologize for service. I might give them a second chance. I give them one star for service and three for the food.
(2)Daniel K.
Food is good; no complaints. Ambiance is good no complaints -- I had to dock stars because the staff need to be a bit more attentive when it comes to take out orders. They have goofed my order twice, and the last time I carried out, the bag was overstuffed and ripped on the way home, and two of my orders came out of the to-go boxes. If you carry out from here just make sure everything is correct before you leave the place. Also the oysters are awesome, but if you order to go MAKE SURE THE MUSTARD SAUCE IS ON THE SIDE. :'( (these are actual tears from the spicy mustard). And your food had hair in it.
(3)Molly D.
I'm giving Park House 5 stars because Chef Jonathan nailed it for us on our first visit. We tried the Deviled Egg Flight, and I enjoyed the whipped filling of each different flavor. It was a nice, fresh take on the old classic. Next, we were presented with a complimentary beef rib with, what I'm probably mislabeling, a horseradish garnish, onion jam, and the cheesy grits. This was absolutely delicious. The meat was tender and well paired with the horseradish and onion jam. The grits were amazing - and I'm never a fan of grits. For the main course, I had the Mustard Seed Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding, and Brussels Sprouts. C'est magnifique! Finally, somewhere in OKC doesn't overcook their pork! The hubs had the Pasta Carbonara with pork belly, and he couldn't stop cooing over it. The belly was nice and crisp, adding a great touch to the dish. We finished with Chef's warm cookies and milk, which were a flashback to childhood days in my Granny's kitchen. Apparently this is a family recipe, and I personally love soft, flat, chewy cookies. Yum! Service was attentive enough, but a bit flat on personality. Despite this, I love the atmosphere, location, and the menu selections. This is a perfect place for a long afternoon lunch, a romantic dinner for two, a big group dinner, and even a great spot for a rehearsal dinner. I can't wait to spend more time here. Looking forward to new, exciting dishes from Chef Jonathan!
(5)Nick S.
Lots good here, location feel and food win out. Staff is helpful, friendly and efficient and the bar gas a good vibe to it at happy hour. Great for lunch, plenty of good choices, rotisserie chicken among them. It won't hurt you to set here
(4)HayesOne s.
Cool location next to the botanical garden and the design of the place was nice but the avocado and crab salad that I ordered was small and not very good. The best part about it was watching the kids fall into the water feature just outside.
(1)Bob H.
We were planning to find a place to watch the Kentucky Derby. I called the Park House and the manager graciously set us up at the bar right in front of the TV AND double checked that it would receive the proper channel. We arrived about 30 minutes early so we could get in the proper spirit but were told by the bartender there were no mint juleps (no mint -- no crushed ice). No matter, we got a couple of bottles of sparkly to get things rolling. About that time Pete Holloway shows up. He stopped to say "hi" and I chided him a bit about not having mint juleps on Derby Day. He said the Myriad Gardens grew all their herbs so it shouldn't be a problem. Next thing we knew he was coming in with a big bunch of mint and a big tub of ice from "The Ice House" next door! A few people at the bar had actually left to go elsewhere when they were told by one of the 3 bartenders that they couldn't make mint juleps. Too bad they didn't have similar initiative to make it happen. But they did make up some great mint juleps finally! The afternoon turned out perfect (hats and all). All the food was great and it's now a regular for us. Thank you Pete and crew for making our Derby Day perfect!
(5)Steve M.
Quite a disappointment, although it does seem to be one of the "in" places. Lots of glass to see outside--you can watch people fall as they try to ice skate, or in the spring there are probably nice views of the gardens. But the food.....underwhelming to say the least. The pork tenderloin was so salty the person in our party who ordered it couldn't eat it. That was the only thing that was really bad but we just weren't impressed, especially at the prices they charge. On a Sunday afternoon we were able to park on the street but still had to walk a good distance. Good luck with the parking if there is a Thunder game or something else going on at the Peake. I do think valet parking is available but not sure of the price. Save your money for something better.
(2)Angela M.
I love to go to different restaurants on a regular basis. Having heard about the fantastic view, and it does have one, we decided to give Park House a try. We went on at Thunder game home night. Valet parking was perfect. We had a reservation and were seated right away. The staff timing was good, we felt well attended by multiple staff. There were lots of beautiful sights. I wasn't a huge fan of the televisions in the restaurant. The menu is very small, not very many choices. The food tasted pretty good but not fantastic. There were four of us and 3 out of the 4 had no real complaints but it just wasn't that great, not much seasoning or something. The salmon portion was very small and the side choice served with it was not tasty and normally I like Brussels. No salad came with the meal and I didn't realize it. No bread on the table. (The waiter noticed I didn't eat it and brought out green beans without me asking which was very nice.) We ordered mules and the drinks were full of ice very tiny and very expensive. Going out to dinner at a $$$ is going to be costly but I left feeling kinda jipped, under liquored, and a bit hungry.
(2)Lacey L.
Started out great when they gave us a free appetizer after a long wait. The food was pretty good. I got the avocado crab salad and my sister for the Cobb. The service continued to be terrible even after every other table left. After 20 minutes of waiting to order dessert I went to the front to ask for help. Ten minutes after that the waitress asked if we were okay to which we said no and asked for our tab. We never got our tab from our waitress. We ended up getting it from another waiter who was kind after 15 minutes. On top of that it was very cold. And no, they didn't try to salvage the wait time. Paid in full.
(1)Aaron B.
3 stars only because they really need to invest in some training for their servers. Food was great. Playlist is awesome. Setting is beautiful. Service is awful. For $120 servers should be a bit more attentive. Water was only refilled once, I had to request a knife to cut my lamb and for thus price range the servers should refill your wine when you purchase a bottle.
(3)Debbie S.
The food is fabulous at Park House. The Fish and Chips were excellent. I travel a great deal and don't usually care for fish in OK, but the server talked me into it and it was spectacular. The deviled egg flight is a treat and fun! The view of the Botanical Gardens and ice rink in winter makes this a perfect spot.
(5)A B.
The food was great, fresh tasting and reasonably priced. The service was excellent and the wait staff was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu and the details of each menu item. I took my girlfriend here for her birthday dinner as we had seen the place a few times while frequenting the downtown area...this place is excellent for someone who is looking for a great place with excellent food and service and a nice atmosphere that is upscale without an upscale downtown price tag...and its close, but not in all the Bricktown chaos. The atmosphere is very relaxed, the kind of place that isn't rush rush and is excellent for those wishing to be able to actually have a nice dinner conversation without having to yell. Not to mention there weren't any bratty kids in the place the whole time...definitely a relaxed adult atmosphere which is getting harder and harder to find. For dinner we started with the Deviled Egg Flight which consisted of several different deviled eggs to include bacon + Danish Blue Cheese, roasted red pepper, pimento cheese and traditional. It was delicious. I had the filet mignon which included smoked cheddar mashed potatoes and candied carrots, it was also delicious and fresh, I requested the filet to be cooked medium well and it came out perfect with just the right amount of pink in the center. My girlfriend had the honey + juniper pork chop with caramelized onions + granny smith applesauce and cornbread stuffing. She too thought the meal was delicious and fresh. Both meals and the appetizer were well portioned for the price. We each had several house mixed drinks that were reasonably priced and contained fresh ingredients and fruit mixes. It is getting hard to find places that are using fresh ingredients in their drinks, too many are using packaged mixes that one can get anywhere. I would highly recommend this spot for a good date night as the location is great and the Myriad Gardens makes for a great place to visit and walk and provides a great backdrop for dinner as the place is almost entirely glass windowed. I think another thing that set this place apart is reservations. They take reservations either by phone or through the Open Table reservation service through the restaurants website. The reservations went through without a hitch and Park House even called me the day of the dinner to confirm the reservation and to let me know that everything was all set for dinner...that kind of service is extremely hard to find these days. Overall an excellent experience.
(4)Marcus H.
Only had the nachos, but I have to say that they were tasty.
(3)Inez F.
I ordered lump crab salad. It was large but very pricey for what it was. A big salad with avocado, corn and craft sprinkles on top. The dressing was so minuet, I requested more. I am a brad person too and with no rolls or bread sticks or crackers I was not happy, so I ordered Parker house rolls only 6 bucks for 3?? Really?? And they were stale? I did get fresh, but way over priced. I suggest they add a slice of garlic bread and make customers a little more happy.
(2)Karla Roxanne M.
Business lunch...we sat by the window and enjoyed the view. We split the rotisserie chicken and agreed it was super salty...the salad greens were ok, the dill vinaigrette was pretty tasty and the roasted cauliflower was great. James was a pleasant server, informed us of the special and took great care of us.
(4)Christopher L.
I had heard mixed reviews about Park House so I wanted to go with an open mind. It was thoroughly enjoyable from the moment the valet opened the door. My guest and I were greeted warmly, promptly seated with a table that viewed the ice skating rink and then served some of the most delicious pickles (yeah, kind of weird to get pickles but after trying them now complaints.) The appetizer (Waffle Fry Nachos) and entree (Rotisserie Chicken) were both delightful as well. Both came out hot, although the chicken was a bit heave on the rosemary side. There are two critiques I would offer, firstly that the pickles come in a small mason-jar-esque container with nothing to fish them out with. Perhaps a small fork or stabber in the jar would eliminate people at the table using their dinner forks or knives (whichever was still clean) to get more. Secondly, if restauranteurs have learned anything from Flint, Vast and even The Mantel it is that if a restaurant downtown wants to an attract upscale clientele, for God's sake offer them complimentary valet parking IF they are dining in the restaurant. To charge $10 to park the car (although it was cold so I paid it gladly) was a bit excessive considering we dropped a hundred bucks or so for the total meal by the time you add in the drinks, desert, etc. All in all, a great restaurant. Just perhaps bring your own toothpick to get the pickles and a crisp $10 bill for the valet.
(4)Amy S.
We've been to Park House twice in their 10-day history. First, we went in their first week at night after our family had been looking at Christmas lights downtown, etc. We only had wine, hot chocolates and dessert but it was great. We didn't have a reservation, but they were willing to accommodate our group of seven quickly. The ambiance is great and the warm cookies and milk (more like a malt/shake) were yummy as were the made-to-order donuts with a mocha mousse. Last night, we returned for a low-key downtown NYE dinner on our way to the Thunder game. We made an early reservation to get in and over to the game. We had picked out a few items from our previous week's trip, but they had a very limited menu for NYE. The service was great. The hostess recognized us from the week before and was very friendly as she seated us and inquired how our desserts had been at that time. We had the same waitress as well (Victoria) and she was very attentive and helpful. Because we only had ~65 minutes to eat and get to the game for tip-off, we didn't linger. My husband ordered a lovely glass of Malbec which was very good for a great price of $6/glass. I tried one of their special drinks - a Sparkling Apple Cider. It had a robust apple cider, with a bit of apple brandy and was carbonated in-house. The chilled glass was rimmed with cinnamon sugar and it was a great drink! To start, we shared the rotisserie chicken and spinach salad and it was very good - quite flavorful and perfectly dressed, not too much or too little. As they didn't have the full menu for the holiday, we ordered a salmon and filet mignon to share. The salmon arrived with cauliflower and lentils (two of my absolute favorites!). The dish was good - everything was cooked well and was tasty, but nothing jumped off the plate bursting with flavor. Nevertheless, it was satisfying. The filet was a great cut of meat, but it was overcooked - somewhere between around medium well while we had ordered medium rare. The staff was incredibly responsive and very apologetic. They offered to bring us another, but we didn't have time to wait. The woman at the table next to us also ordered a medium rare filet and hers arrived about five minutes after mine and looked perfectly cooked so I think they paid attention to getting it right! Though the flavor wasn't as good as their sister restaurant Boulevard, I'm confident this restaurant group will iron out the kinks and get there. The crushed potatoes accompanying the filet were quite flavorful! The staff; however, was wonderful. The runner who delivered our food asked us to cut into the steak while there and she saw that it was also overcooked. She immediately offered to replace it and when we said we didn't have time due to the game, she apologized and sent the manager over. The manager handled the situation wonderfully - she addressed, apologized, and said she was going to make it right. She brought us a gift card for the value of the steak and again apologized. I stated that I know that it's only their second week and she replied, yes, but we need to get it right. Because the cut of meat was of very high quality, even considering it was overcooked, it was still very tender. We quickly ordered some warm chocolate chip cookies and "milk" so that we could head over to the game. They arrived and pleased again. I don't think it's that these cookies are the most amazing ever, but having warm chocolate chip cookies that you can taste are homemade with REAL butter will continue to be a crowd pleaser. When Victoria brought us our bill, she let us know that the manager had also removed the charge for the steak. What service! The food was quite good and I know that under this restaurant group, they will add some punches of flavor to take it to the next level while the service and staff are great. Coupled with GREAT scenery and ambiance and a fair price, it's definitely worth a visit. We will be back!
(4)Sam S.
I am beer drinker, so was disappointed that there is no beer on tap, only bottles and cans, which are overpriced, $5 for a bud light $7 for a Happy Camper IPA. The food is so-so. My $14 burger was undercooked. My wife was underwhelmed by her salad. The space is great, but we will not go out of our way to return.
(2)Susan D.
My husband and I ate at this restaurant this evening. I had filet mignon and my husband had the ribs. The food was excellent, hot and very flavorful. The ambience was wonderful and the servers were very attentive. We would highly recommend this restaurant and we will certainly return again soon.
(5)Travis B.
Went because of perfect location & wonderful ambiance. The one great thing that I can note was a perfectly made martini and drinks around the table were complemented. Thus, we were excited from the get-go. After that, all went downhill. Our appetizer came after 45 minutes of waiting & some server serving the same appetizer to two other tables around us, who got theirs (likely ours) within 3 minutes of ordering. We ordered our meal at approximately 50 minutes after our arrival. Food seemed very fresh. Seasoning was absent. Service was horrendous with a server who was overwhelmed with other tables and about as flighty as she was confused. 2 hours to get our meal complete. We decided to get our desert elsewhere. No need for a 3 hour dinner.
(2)Jim H.
My group did dinner at the Park House before another Thunder game and our experience improved. Our service was perfect and on time, which made our visit perfect. Our dining couple had never been there before and were so glad to find this great place to eat as they live over near deep deuce. Kudos to Pete for working hard to make this place great.
(5)Patrick L.
Visited Park House on a Saturday night. Not especially busy. Park House needs to determine who their target diner is, as they seem confused. Beautiful night, able to look at the lights in Gardens, yet they want to seat us under a huge big screen TV. There was no local team playing downtown and no local team on TV. Is this a sports bar? a bistro? They were out of the tator tots which I had heard good things about. Server suggested the Waffle Nachos. This plate comes out and would fit perfectly at Chili's or Applebee's but not this restaurant. Entrees were good, bar service was very slow. I am sure they will do good on game nights, but there are not enough game nights to keep a restaurant in business with this many flaws.
(2)Justin B.
Really great meal. Pretty slow service. Busy night in okc, so will certainly go back.
(4)Darnell D.
The Park House has been open for a month and hasn't updated their website. Called to ask if their menu was online. Was put I hold for an manager, And was hung up on. Called back. Host said he'd email me the menu. Never did. Based on this and recent reviews, I don't plan on going here
(1)Cindy H.
Great location and atmosphere. Beautiful views of wonderful downtownOKC/Botanical Gardens.They are working on getting clearance to install some awnings to aid with setting sun issues. Watching skaters in the winter, and the little plaza outside with the Ice House burger joint next to it, lots of outdoor seating, great place to gather before a Thunder game (arena right across the street - and valet parking for $10!) Service glitches from early days (which is not uncommon) are now in the past; kitchen staff is up to speed and servers are knowledgeable, friendly, and timely. The food is very good, as is expected, being a Pete Holloway experience. (Cafe 501....) Rotisserie chicken is always a favorite - as are the Brussels sprouts, deviled eggs, want to try the tater tots - fun, inventive drink offers - a good wine list with great more affordable options, as well, great dessert offerings that will take you back to your kid days, if you have room! The one downfall that I experienced, as well as a fellow dining mate, was the rotisserie chicken spinach salad. Sounded wonderful, but lacked flavor in a major way-2 thumbs down. Chicken was not seasoned, and the dressing was not tasty at all. I took the tiny bottle of cider vinegar that was offered with my husband's fish and chips and emptied it onto my salad, which helped a little. (cute idea - tiny salt and pepper shakers with cider vinegar in them!) But, one disappointment is not enough to keep me from returning. I know that there are always going to be menu offerings that need tweaking, and I'm positive it will be given the signature Holloway zip it needs to be a winner.
(4)Whit R.
Disappointed.. We wanted to grab a bite there before the Thunder game.. When we walked in, it was not busy at all and there were four people at the hostess station, including a manager, and we were standing right in front of them and they didn't help us. They were just talking amongst themselves... It was very weird. When they finally did help us (5 mins later), they were not friendly. Totally understandable that they don't have any availability tonight, but no reason to be rude! We are a block away at Flint now and the service is awesome. So disappointed to be treated that way!
(1)Ashley A.
Was a great experience for my mother's birthday. Food, drinks and atmosphere were on point.
(5)Trang N.
Sorry, but I beg to differ when it comes to the food at this restaurant. I knew when it first opened a few months ago and wanted to give them some time to work out the details. My boyfriend and I came for drinks during the arts festival one afternoon during their happy hour. It seemed that no one knew what was going on. We were told that there is a private party in the bar, but we still had access to the complimentary cheese and crackers, etc. However, when we came up to get it, another waitress asked if we were told we could?! They also inconveniently placed the table right in the middle of the bar so everyone had to push through the unhappy private party to get to the food. Why not just put out 2 areas? It's just cheese and crackers, anyway. We did enjoy the Lion's Tail and Moscow Mule on the nice patio outside. The restaurant is nice with a great view of the Myriad Gardens. So we decided to give it a second try and met friends there for a double date at dinner. Sadly, the food added insult to injury. We had the waffle fries nachos and pop rocks for appetizers. They were decent, but nothing new nor exciting. For our entrees, my friends got the salmon and veggie burger. They thought the salmon was okay and were really unimpressed with the veggie burger. My boyfriend got the pork tenderloin(?) and it was very unspectacular. The presentation was very odd. They decided to cut it up into bite-size pieces and spread it around the sides (mushroom bread pudding and season veggies, which consisted of collard greens) which turned it into a glorified casserole. You could hardly tell the pork and the bread pudding apart. My rotisserie chicken was the only thing that saved them from slipping into a 2. It was well-seasoned, juicy and plenty. The brussels sprouts were well-cooked. I didn't have much of the rotisserie chicken soup because it wasn't hot. It is currently sitting in my fridge waiting to be rewarmed. So overall, the food was average, the atmosphere great, drinks good and service needs work.
(3)Corbett B.
Had dinner at Park House before a Thunder game. Service was very good and food was excellent. I had the Baby Back Ribs which came with a jalapeno potato salad and Cole Slaw. Both sides were very good. My wife had the cheeseburger and said it was one of the best cheeseburgers she had ever had. They had a very good wine list and a decent beer list. My only complaint is that the beer was served in a chilled mug. Although I know some people like the chilled mug, with craft beers they should at least give the customer the choice of chilled or unchilled. Overall a very good dining experience.
(4)Louis B.
Floor-to-ceiling windows provide a picturesque view overlooking the Myriad Gardens while you dine on fine food with exceptional wait staff. My girlfriend and I spiced it up with outstanding cocktails and then split the Cobb salad (grilled romaine, avocado, hard boiled egg, tomato, bacon, and bleu cheese). As for entrées, I had the pulled pork macaroni and cheese (note: the portion was more than fair!) and it was mouth-watering. My girlfriend had the salmon and was wide-eyed at the crispiness of the skin and the brussel sprouts that came with it. We left this place feeling like we had the best dinner date in a very long time. The food was to die for and the waiters were very helpful with their suggestions across the menu. The service was just perfect. Disregard any of the negative reviews you may see here on Yelp and give this a place a shot! You won't regret it.
(5)Jade U.
I've been wanting to try Park House for awhile now and finally went for Saturday brunch this weekend, and sadly, was disappointed :/ The pros: great location and beautiful architecture, we sat on the patio and enjoyed the weather. The server we had (Chris) was great. We definitely did not experience the slow/bad service I read in other reviews. The cons: while skillfully prepared the food had pretty much zero flavor. We got the prime rib hash, fried oysters and poached egg, and biscuits and gravy with eggs and nothing was flavorful. Everything was cooked ok, but was just super bland. The oysters and the prime rib hash were both $16 each and at that price point I was expecting to be blown away. Really wanted to enjoy it, but when the most flavorful part ends up being the coffee, probably won't be back.
(3)Ambia C.
Update: I'm 98% sure we got food poisoning from here. This was a strange dining experience. We had a reservation for 7:30 and didn't end up eating until 8:30. There was a GIANT (20+) table of people who got their order in before us, so I guess we just had to wait until all their food was done. When our food did come out, the pork belly was torched. Mostly, it was just super cooked fat from the end of a slab of pork belly. I've cooked pork belly, and I know what it's supposed to be like. We expressed our disappointment to our server and he said "Well, it's supposed to be crispy." This is true. Pork belly should be crispy on the outside and moist on the inside... Not pork rind and jerky consistency. He took our plates back and they made us more, which was nice, but that pork belly was chewy and dry too. My boyfriend had the same dish in the past and raved about how delicious it had been. Overall, it was a big disappointment.
(1)Tom C.
This place never disappoints. We sat on the deck and watch the sun go down and look over the gardens. We all shared the signature rotisserie chicken and I had the pork chop and our friend had the lamb shank. All of them are great. Our service was great and side dishes were perfect. This may be the best restaurant in the city on a regular basis
(5)Nate J.
Still one of the best brunches within 250 miles. $2 mimosas, awesome Danishes, prime rib and great service make this place a great spot to linger with friends and family.
(5)Steph C.
This was my first and only time at this restaurant. The restaurant has a very nice view and surrounding grounds/patio. Great location and the decor is really modern. Where are all of the people? A couple of friends said this seems to be the case every time they come to this restaurant and were worried about its sustainability. Having never been there - this place is way over priced and the food was bland. A couple of people ordered steaks and they were not cooked correctly. I ordered the pulled pork and corn cakes. The pork was dry but the corn cake was moist and flavorful. We tried the bananas foster sundae. I love bananas foster - this was mainly a glass of whipped cream- The location is perfect too bad the food was not so much. It would be a wonderful place for moderate priced appetizers and cool signature drinks! On a good note - Out waiter was excellent! I really enjoy a nice restaurant and don't mind spending money but will not spend it here again.
(2)Theresa D.
I don't know how this place is hardly busy. Great atmosphere, situated at the Botanical Garden near the dog park. During the winter there's an ice rank next to it. I used to bring my pup here and sit outside when the weather was nice and they are all about it. They'll bring out a water bowl and offer safe leftovers to your pup as a treat. They have flavored mimosas for your brunch worthy beverage. One of my favorite appetizers is the deviled egg flight. Their crispy chicken and waffles are classic and their pulled pork tacos are delicious. Their veggies are grown from the garden and they incorporate them into their dishes. One of my favorite brunch spots next to the Museum Cafe.
(5)Mariah P.
First let me say. The food was not bad. The Pickles tasted house made and they were amazing. The waffle fries were a little over seasoned, but still worth the extra 2 dollars. I was there for a To-Go order so I could go to the concert in the park. I ordered a medium rare burger and fries. Simple enough. It took them 30 minutes on a to go order. Mind you, there were about 5 tables at the time. Finally we got our food, and my burger was over cooked but still tasty. I will probably try them again, but not To Go.
(2)John E.
This is the second time I've gone back here and I figured I would come back to see what their brunch would be like. My dinner experience was less than impressive. But this place managed to bounce back from my last visit. I had the prime rib and hash. They were a bit reserved on the amount of prime rib they put in the dish. But overall it was good. The place wasn't too crowded for brunch so that was a plus. I don't think they pull in as big of a crowd as many other places during Sunday brunch.
(4)Amy S.
Gorgeous, contemporary setting. Had my first dining experience here yesterday for lunch. The menu is a bit small and I have food allergies, no gluten, egg, or dairy. The chef made a personal visit to talk to me about what I could or could not have off the menu. That doesn't normally happen... I was impressed with the personalized service. I ended up having the Grilled Salmon with Succotash and it was delicious and perfectly cooked to my specifications (medium-rare). Waitstaff and hostess extremely friendly. Can't wait to go back in cooler weather to enjoy the patio!
(4)Sara E.
I have now been here a second time, this time for dinner, and I'm still equally impressed! This time we sat indoors and enjoyed it just as much!! I love the very helpful and friendly wait staff, the casual but elegant feel and THE FOOD AND DRINKS!! I'm not sure I'll ever get another appetizer and dessert besides the chicken waffle fries and the milk and cookies, but a friend recently told me that their pop rock shrimp is also a must try! An email just informed me that on Thursdays and Fridays they have a happy hour with a free appetizer buffet... And yesterday I thought I couldn't become a bigger fan of the Park House!!!
(5)Cayla L.
Okay, I'm giving this a 4 only for now... until I have the Deviled Eggs because, WOW, they look amazing. (Also a 4 because I went there for brunch and they didn't have a brunch menu, womp womp) I really enjoyed everything about my experience here. I had been to this space for various other "pop-up" reasons but having a meal here was really nice. Service was excellent and the beginning table presentation made me really feel good about being there. It was a lot of little things, attention to detail, that made the whole dining experience exceptional. The space - ALL OF THE WINDOWS! It was a little too windy when I went to sit out but how perfect is their patio!? I mean patios..! They could not have a more perfect view or location. Everything that we ordered was delicious, including the tots which were top notch! When restaurants offer a special, that's normally what I get without even looking at the menu and that is what I had this time. Fried oysters on brioche with poached egg - still got my brunch fix, even without a brunch menu. Basically... I loved this place so much, I highly considered going back for dinner. I would likely not come on a busy weekend night, simply because of parking.
(4)Julie S.
My experience at Park House was a great one! I went there with a large group and usually one has to correct the wait-staff on orders (who ordered what kinda stuff), or the wait is super long for your food. But to my surprise our food came out perfectly and there was not a long wait. That made me stoked!! I ordered the Classic Breakfast. It was delicious! Not too much food to engorge yourself, but not too little to wish you had more. It was just right! The atmosphere is modern, hip, and BOY!! the view is gorgeous! Modern chic meets nature. Love that combo! Floor to ceiling windows nearly encompass the restaurant to overlook the Myriad Gardens. So classy!! You may be wondering why I gave Park House 4 stars... Well, it's the bathroom. At first I felt like I was in a chic European bathroom. The stale doors and handles are SO COOL! The potty is ever COOL! Once I went to wash my hands one of the killer looking faucets didn't work and there was Dial hand soap on the sink area. Totally janky! Park House!! You've got these awesome, modern sinks and faucets! Fix your jazz!! Oh! And when leaving the bathroom the door handle was so loose that it popped out the screw that held it to the door. :( Other than those totally minor bathroom probs...I'd say go to Park House with a group or a loved one. I can't wait to go there on a date with muh hubs!!
(4)Kathryn G.
Nine of us had brunch here, and what great fun we had! The cocktails we had before brunch were really good (Bloody Marys and the Foley).The crab cakes with poached eggs were delicious, as were the pulled pork tacos. Others at our table had the prime rib hash, which was good, but not as good as the other selections. The view is wonderful, and the waiter we had was great. Brunch followed by a stroll though the gardens made for a perfect day in OKC.
(5)Ivy T.
My friend had her wedding reception here and I wasn't too disappointed. I had the salmon with vegetables, with different appetizers rotating around for the different guests which included spinach artichoke, heirloom tomatoes w/ balsamic vinegar and baguette, firecracker shrimp, and a mozzarella and tomato dish. All was very good. Nice restaurant and great set-up! It's lunar shape helped guests see the whole restaurant. Second time I came here was during a Yelp Elite Event. We had ranch hushpuppies, cheese and crackers, slow roasted pork on corn cake, spinach crepe w/ chicken, and fig w/ cheese and tomato no baguette. Not too shabby. My sister and I were pretty hungry and these finger foods weren't filling us up much, so we decided to orange the waffle fries and chicken nachos. Chicken was shredded in a tomato type sauce, put atop waffle fries, and covered with cheese. The appetizer was pretty tasty! Fries were crispy and amount of ingredients are top wasn't too much or little. I should come back and try other items!
(3)Julie S.
I have been excited about this restaurant for months, which can sometimes get my hopes up too high, only to be dashed. I'm so happy to report it lived up to my every expectation and fills a void in our city's dining scene. I know I say this a lot, be we had a lot of voids that needed filling. If you don't want to read my lengthy review, no offense taken. Just stop reading now, and make reservations for your next fun night out at Park House. Park House delivers upscale comfort food with a from-scratch feel, without making us all painfully aware of how hard they're trying. I'm sure they are trying hard, very hard, but it's nice not to have to see them strain and pose the way some others seem to. Some places remind me of the Mr Bean scene in Love Actually. I don't really need to watch a bartender crush the rosemary for my custom craft cocktail between the heels of his hands; I just want to taste the delicious cocktail. I don't want to wonder how many different napkins you turned down before you settled on the perfectly-Napa-Valley-bistro-flour-sack-napkins. I just want it to feel so natural and easy that I can see both the forest and the trees. The restaurant is cool and sleek, but it really allows the building to shine; I don't feel as though I've stumbled into anyone's Pinterest dream. The restaurant makes no wild claims that all of this is local or that every last condiment or ingredient is house made. You don't get a treatise on the owners philosophy, nor a mission statement. Just a really solid menu. There are a handful of restaurants around town where I can pour over the menu and not find anything that sounds like exactly what I want. This menu is the opposite. I look at this menu and want to cozy up to the table next to us so I can try their order, as I cajole my own table mates into ordering just the right assortment of beef, fish and chicken, with the maximum diversity of sides. (I'm happy to report I kindly left neighboring tables alone.) I don't get the sense the servers are auditioning for an episode of Portlandia. Our server did a good job, but we really appreciated the assist from Julie, the catering manager who came by to check on us several times. She was so charming and fun, we invited her to join us; she politely declined. Yep, we're those people. But truly, they've staffed this joint very well. I came with two of my favorite colleagues-turned-girlfriends on Saturday night, and while we all had some shop talk to cover before moving onto social stuff, we did that over a very reasonably priced bottle of Cava. Let's talk about this wine list by the way. The owner's son works in the wine industry in Napa, and the wine list reflects someone who's from here, knows what people in OKC will like and what they're willing to pay for. They feature a couple hundred wines, most of them very reasonably priced, and with an incredible variety. I can't wait to spend some more time with this wine list. For dinner, we ordered the pan seared Scottish salmon, the rotisserie free range chicken, and the chef's daily rotisserie feature, which was a prime rib. I posted pictures of each of these delicious entrees. My favorite was the perfectly seasoned and roasted rotisserie chicken. I will definitely be ordering this again, but each dish was delectable, and I already know what I want to try when I come back. (Crab cake, halibut fish n' chips or the chicken n' chips). All the sides were wonderful: we ordered the roasted Brussel sprouts as an appetizer, and we ate every bite. With our dinners, we all shared a the wild mushroom bread pudding, which was perhaps more comparable to a very delicious dressing, and something I plan to try to duplicate at Thanksgiving. We all loved the cauliflower, and the rolls are absolutely ridiculous. So good they truly melt in your mouth. With dinner we had the Velvet Devil Merlot, which worked well with all our entrees and came in at a cool $24 price point. We splurged, breaking our New Year's Resolutions in a comforting fashion: Warm Cookies + Milk and Donuts + Coffee. We all loved every bite, and it was fun to see normally very healthy eaters spurge, sneaking the last bite of cookie of the plate as our server grabbed it. I'm always happy to pay for valet, event at $10, but if you're not into that, there is tons of parking in the Cox Center garage or street side if there's not a Thunder game. IF there is a Thunder game and you are lucky enough to get in, you'll probably be happy to pay the $10 to valet and leave your car there during the game.
(5)Debbie C.
I love the location and view of the Myriad Gardens. I had lunch alone once on the patio and while working on the recent 4th of July holiday, my husband joined me for lunch inside. We enjoyed watching the kids play in the fountain just outside our window. Unfortunately, we have too agree with Robin that it was too pricey for lunch. My husband and I are both big fish & chips fans so that's what he ordered. We had high expectations of these fish & chips - when you charge $26 for fish & chips at lunch, they better be some special fish and chips! These were not. My husband did like the waffle fries but his fish was overcooked. Not the actual fish, but the coating. Park House uses an unusual coating that he said would be hard not to overcook. After spotting strawberry shortcake on the dessert menu, I decided to eat light so I could indulge in dessert. I ordered the Seared Ahi Tuna Salad. It cost $16 which is reasonable for that dish in a nice restaurant. It was good - not outstanding but good. Finally, it was time for dessert. Our waitress told us it came on the dinner size plate and was plenty for us to share so we ordered one. Now, I really love strawberry shortcake and with strawberries in season, my hopes were high for getting something delicious. Any dessert that a restaurant charges $9 for one serving should be delicious but the Park House strawberry shortcake was not! Actually, it wasn't even strawberry shortcake! See the picture I uploaded. It was 3 tiny scoops of ice cream, a wide ribbon of whipped cream, some thinly sliced strawberry (maybe one large strawberry) on top of, not shortcake, but 3 small shortbread cookies. I don't like shortbread cookies and there was no strawberry puree either. I guess it's just as well there wasn't that much of it. This "strawberry shortcake" was false advertising. Since there is no description on the menu, the wait staff should explain exactly what it is when someone orders it to save a lot of disappointment. To make matters worse, our lunch (the items I mentioned plus 1 soda) for two cost $53.50 before tax & tip. For that price I expect outstanding food. I will say that their sandwiches are more reasonable and taste better. I have had the chicken salad sandwich with a side of brussel sprouts. I enjoyed that meal. It cost me about $20 but I felt the quality of the food and the location justified it. So in summary I would say, enjoy the location but be careful what you order.
(3)Rachel M.
My three star rating is based solely on the decor and location. This is a beautiful restaurant at the best park in the city. My family and I love to spend time at the Myriad Gardens, so naturally we have tried this restaurant several times. I hate to say it, but the food at this restaurant is not good. I really want to like it, but I've tried several items on the dinner menu, and I haven't really enjoyed much that I've eaten. The service has been poor every time I've been. I once made the mistake of choosing this restaurant for a special occasion (my parents 35th anniversary) and the service was terrible- very slow food and an unfriendly waitress. I am really hoping that this restaurant gets better. I want it to succeed! However, I completely understand why it's not usually super busy.
(3)Spencer R.
This place has changed a little. The wait staff has changed almost completely out since it opened, and while service is not bad, I feel less wooed when I go there now. Certain menu items disappeared. Most of the time when I go now they don't have anything on special, and when they do it is nothing fun or exciting. The variety is not great. It's still goodish, but I think in an effort to economize, they lost a lot of luster. I still like the restaurant, but it's more 3 stars now than 5 like it was when it opened. They've lost some of their edgy attempts at greatness, maybe because OKC is a desert for foodies, and the majority of the population here seems to crave blandish comfort food like hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken fried steak, rotisserie chicken, and other familiar combinations, and RARELY upon much prodding MIGHT venture to try something new and immediately hate and reject it. It says a lot that the oldest longest standing restaurant in OKC serves bland cheap chili cheese coneys, and most sparsely attended international foods places have to have hamburgers and hot dogs on their menus to survive... Anyway... Sorry, getting off my okies refuse to economically support unique foods unless they are twists on hamburgers and hot dogs soap box. The last time I went to Park House, I had the enchiladas, which I do occasionally order at restaurants, longing for the soupy yummy spicy cheesey baked casserole like enchiladas from my childhood. But restaurant enchiladas always seem to turn out to be dry crusty taco like shadows of what I am wanting. These were no exception. Just OK. The Chicken salad sandwich with fig paste is still amazing. kudos for that. Lets mix things up again though. Whoever the chef was when it opened was pretty awesome. I feel like someone either tied his/her hands, or they couldn't get okies to eat anything but hamburgers and hot dogs so they gave up. If they're going to sell out, they might as well offer a chicken fried steak and be done being interesting. Update: Tried the Rigatoni and sausage. Sauce was bland and lacked any creativity. I like the Roma tomato base, but it needed some kind of kick. I lived in Italy, and I can make a much better Roma red... In fact, maybe I'll do that this weekend. It has been a while and the dissatisfaction from this made me crave my pasta.
(3)Ann F.
Beautiful atmosphere but don't be in a rush!! The mimosas were the best part. The service was absolutely horrible! It took 2 hours to get brunch! They burnt the biscuits, so had to have toast and gravy! Who ever heard of that?? But then we had to wait for toast to thaw, so we never got it! To top it off.. they didn't take anything off the bill!
(1)Chris M.
Pretty good food, although it is a little pricey for OKC. But it has a great atmosphere and views that you can't find anywhere else in the area, so it is worth it. The server was great and very willing to help with anything the we needed. The cookies and milk dessert was a nice finishing touch too. We went on an evening in December, and we also enjoyed watching the ice skaters on the adjacent rink. Definitely a great place for a date or any other situation where you want to impress someone!
(4)Chelsey V.
This place is delicious! I went here with my sister who was eating on a restricted diet and they accommodated every request we had. We stopped in for lunch after checking out the beautiful gardens. We ordered the rotisserie chicken and split it. It was so good. We also ordered the brussels sprouts and they were really good. The house salad came with a bacon vinaigrette dressing that was delicious. Since we split the meal the price was great. Stop in and give it a try.
(5)Joe S.
Went in for Sunday Brunch. I was very impressed with the quality and presentation of my meal. It was fun to watch the ice skaters as well. Eating here was the perfect place before an event at the Chesapeake Arena. I am looking forward to eating here again.
(5)Brace C.
Tonight my date and I were welcomed at initial entry into the restaurant which appeared impeccably stylish and comfortable. One staff member took extra attention to bus a table for us that provided his favorite view from the restaurant which feature a nice view of the gardnes and skyline; it was nice. We were quickly seated and served immediately. We ordered the chicken and waffle app and received it free because our waiter thought we had waited too long although I can assure you that my date and i did not have that impression. The appetize feature waffle fries, marinated chicken, diced tomatos, green onions and crème fraiche which was a good start. My entre included the Lamb Pappardelle which had excellent flavor. The presentation included the lamb and pappardelle intertwined in a dance in the center of the plate encircled by a ring of mint oil which was soft and delicate and complemented in a way that provided a nice addition in depth to the dish. I enjoyed it immensely. My date received the seared ahi salad which was pleasant in presentation. The fish was seared perfectly and was not overly seasoned so as to allow the fish to speak for itself. The bed of greens with accompany vegetables were fresh, flavorful and refreshing. The best part of the meal was desert; the milk and cookies. Described as "cute" by my date, the milk came in two small milk jugs with a barber pole inspired straw for sipping. The Milk was indeed a pleasant milk shake that was not overtly sweet which allowed to complement the chocolate chip cookies that were on the plate. The cookies were warm and soft in the middle with a perfect crunch on the outside. It was an enjoyable desert that provided an excellent talking point and great entertainment; exactly what a meal should provide. All in all an excellent dining experience with very attentive and caring wait staff and quality food that took care by the hands that made it. Perfect location and perfect weather with the aforementioned qualites made for a very memorable experience and one with which I plan repeating frequently and again soon.
(5)Jennifer M.
Had a great meal tonight--the salmon is delicious! But I still can't fill in that last star due to the service. The waiters/waitresses are always super friendly, but it may take them 25 minutes to get to your table. I've run into this the last two times I've been here. I return to Park House for the view & food, but I am always prepared for service to be slow. I'm hoping they pick up the pace, I want to add an extra star to this place!
(4)Bob A.
I like the location and the view. I like the furnishings and the layout. Parking can be difficult, better to use the valet. Whatever else you do, get the giant ice cream sundae to share! We had the waffle fry nachos and they were GREAT! We had the duck, the rotisserie chicken, and the filet for entrees. The chicken was the best. Sides were the crushed potatoes, mac and cheese and sautéed green beans. The potatoes and mac and cheese were really good. The service was attentive, polite and overall very good. This would be a great spot to have dinner on a snowy night looking out over the Myriad Gardens.
(4)Michael A.
I recommend this spot for a good date night. A great night view of the Myriad Gardens and a nice dinner. I recommend the rotisserie chicken and the chicken and waffle nachos for an app. Good service and nice selection on drinks. Stop by!
(4)David F.
Went for drinks and some appetizers after an afternoon at the gardens. Great location and beautiful views. The bartender made the wrong drink, then didn't even offer to replace it. And they didn't apply our Myriad Gardens membership discount to our food. Seems like no one knew what was going on. For the prices they're charging, it should be a much better experience. Maybe go if you really want the location and view, otherwise, try Flint or Vast.
(2)Joshua L.
I love the bar here at Park House. The location is perfect and overlooks the Myriad Botanical Garden. The food is amazing and the drinks are really good and creative. My favorite by far is the Sin of the Mule, their recreation of the Moscow Mule.
(4)Samantha G.
Love the atmosphere of this restaurant .. The views of the botanical gardens and grounds area are such gorgeous parts of OKC's downtown. The food was good, not fantastic. The chik salad sandwich was quite dry and I've had better. The chik and waffle nachos are definitely worth trying! We enjoyed them! Donuts and coffee dessert.. Meh, save your $ for something better on the menu!
(4)Mistyday H.
The park house decor is fabulous! . The views are amazing. I chose a light lunch rotisserie chicken noodle soup & salad. For a light lunch it was just right. I like the pickled veggie mix, the salad had a lot of fresh flavors. I normally dont care for peanuts, I'm more of a walnut, cashews, almond type of chick. However the peanuts worked. The chicken noodle soup presentation was very nice, you poured your own broth into the soup. The only thing that I have to say negative is that the soup lacked salt & pepper & maybe the size/proportion. The price for the soup n salad was $12! I will go back to try something else.
(5)Anna F.
Park House produced a wonderful, high quality experience for me. The restaurant is beautifully laid out with a large bar as well as many tables without feeling crowded. It was fancy, but you don't have to spend a lot to enjoy yourself here. They also have a large wine menu so we and the couple we were with each got a bottle for us to share. I really enjoyed my rotisserie chicken salad and my side of mushroom bread pudding. It really filled me up! I also tried the chicken salad sandwich, which was one of the most unique ones I've had because it had arugula instead of lettuce. It made all the difference in the world! Our service was also excellent. I will most definitely be returning for an evening out in downtown.
(5)Todd T.
Similar to other reviews - the location, decor, views are really top notch. Atmosphere gets a very high A. Foodwise it's just so-so. Will give the chicken waffle fry nachos good marks - waiter said it was good for 4 to split and he was right on. Of the entrees, the pork chop special was good, sausage rig was pretty good, veggie sandwich OK and the green chili enchi were very very average at best. If it was just based on food, we probably wouldn't go back. But I'm sure we will based on it's location and fun ambiance. Another try is worth it.
(3)Patrick W.
I've been handing out a lot of 5 star reviews lately and Park House is no exception. They're legit. The layout of PH is very nice. There's a large wraparound bar surrounded by table seating. It's all very open. Our particular table had a delightful view of the Myriad Gardens and the ice rink. The Missus and I were on a double date with some of our best friends and we were all a little in awe of the items on the menu and the fact that you're not bombarded wth 48,362 items to choose from. After much consideration, I chose the chicken salad sandwich with "mashed" potatoes. The mashed potatoes were literally mashed...or should I say smashed? Either way, it looked like someone put some whole potatoes on a plate and hit them with a rubber mallet. (Maybe that's what they did, actually.) I found it to be an interesting interpretation of mashed potatoes and really enjoyed them. As for the chicken salad sandwich...it was excellent. Usually, chicken salad sandwiches all taste about the same...at least from my experience. However, PH uses arugula* in place of lettuce on the sandwich and it really adds some complexity to an otherwise standard chicken salad sandwich. I never would have thought that the addition of arugula would completely change the taste of the sandwich. Kudos to PH for experimenting! Overall, I'm a big fan of this place and plan on returning soon! *For those of you that are unfamiliar with arugula, it's a leafy green with a light, peppery taste.
(5)James J.
The service and the food was slow. The waitress was covering too large of an area. The food was okay. But not worth the wait today. Overall grade "D". I won't be back for a while.
(2)Jennifer C.
This place was a disappointment. For the high prices and prime location, I expected so much more from Park House. First off, service was terribly slow. My husband had to ask for his beer 3 times before it finally came. During that time, I finished my cocktail, and our friend was on his second. I don't quite understand why everything was so slow when there were a good amount of waiter for a less-than-half-full restaurant. Second, the food was subpar. The best thing we had that night were the appetizers. The waffle fry nachos were hearty and filling, albeit not unique or particularly well executed. The popcorn shrimp was tasty, and the accompanying salad was fresh and well seasoned. The entrees, however, were mediocre. My salmon was dry, and the only discernible seasoning were the giant flecks of salt atop the crusty (not in a good way) fish. The mushroom bread pudding was decent, although it could have used more texture and crusty bread pieces rather than having the texture of a cross between mashed potatoes and mac 'n cheese. The roasted brussel sprouts were decent, perhaps the second best thing after the appetizers. My husband veggie burger was mushy and flavorless. The black bean and mushroom patty could have been toasted to acquire more texture rather than sharing the texture of the untoasted bun it came with. My husband's favorite thing on the plate were the kettle chips. This place could be so much better! I love the wide open space and the gorgeous dining room, but until the service and food improve, I would much rather go to Paseo Grill or Red Rock.
(3)Jaymie W.
Umm, I'm only giving this place 2 stars because I'm a jerk hole and the staff was all so busy, and that was an inconvenience to me. Lol! Hate tequila, but I ordered the raspberry margarita (I don't know, I'm weird) it was so good! The chicken and waffle nachos remind me of super fries but a gourmet version. Yum! The rotisserie chicken is just the best, every other rotisserie chicken tastes like crap compared to park houses. This place is really good, if you don't know what you're ordering, ask questions. If you're going around dinner time expect them to be busy, it is dinner time.
(5)Robin E.
Amazing location! Great atmosphere! Super slow service! A little too pricey! OK, I admit I wanted to show off OKC to first time visitors by bringing them here. I was hoping the food was as wonderful as the location. It was decent but not fantastic. We got the much raved about deviled eggs. They were good but I wouldn't get them again. Everyone liked (not loved) their meal. Maybe my expectations were too high. As for the service, after 15 minutes, we asked if our drinks were coming. Oh well. I do really love the location and atmosphere so maybe I'll just come in and sit at the bar and watch the huge tvs.
(3)Nate J.
Still one of the best brunches within 250 miles. $2 mimosas, awesome Danishes, prime rib and great service make this place a great spot to linger with friends and family.
(5)Steph C.
This was my first and only time at this restaurant. The restaurant has a very nice view and surrounding grounds/patio. Great location and the decor is really modern. Where are all of the people? A couple of friends said this seems to be the case every time they come to this restaurant and were worried about its sustainability. Having never been there - this place is way over priced and the food was bland. A couple of people ordered steaks and they were not cooked correctly. I ordered the pulled pork and corn cakes. The pork was dry but the corn cake was moist and flavorful. We tried the bananas foster sundae. I love bananas foster - this was mainly a glass of whipped cream- The location is perfect too bad the food was not so much. It would be a wonderful place for moderate priced appetizers and cool signature drinks! On a good note - Out waiter was excellent! I really enjoy a nice restaurant and don't mind spending money but will not spend it here again.
(2)John E.
This is the second time I've gone back here and I figured I would come back to see what their brunch would be like. My dinner experience was less than impressive. But this place managed to bounce back from my last visit. I had the prime rib and hash. They were a bit reserved on the amount of prime rib they put in the dish. But overall it was good. The place wasn't too crowded for brunch so that was a plus. I don't think they pull in as big of a crowd as many other places during Sunday brunch.
(4)Amy S.
Gorgeous, contemporary setting. Had my first dining experience here yesterday for lunch. The menu is a bit small and I have food allergies, no gluten, egg, or dairy. The chef made a personal visit to talk to me about what I could or could not have off the menu. That doesn't normally happen... I was impressed with the personalized service. I ended up having the Grilled Salmon with Succotash and it was delicious and perfectly cooked to my specifications (medium-rare). Waitstaff and hostess extremely friendly. Can't wait to go back in cooler weather to enjoy the patio!
(4)Sara E.
I have now been here a second time, this time for dinner, and I'm still equally impressed! This time we sat indoors and enjoyed it just as much!! I love the very helpful and friendly wait staff, the casual but elegant feel and THE FOOD AND DRINKS!! I'm not sure I'll ever get another appetizer and dessert besides the chicken waffle fries and the milk and cookies, but a friend recently told me that their pop rock shrimp is also a must try! An email just informed me that on Thursdays and Fridays they have a happy hour with a free appetizer buffet... And yesterday I thought I couldn't become a bigger fan of the Park House!!!
(5)Lindsay E.
We were here for brunch on Valentine's day. Although they were decidedly not busy, service was poor. Our waiter, when he finally noticed us, was nice but slow and inattentive. Our table had the lemon raspberry French toast: awesome, the prime rib hash: very good, and the pork tacos: fine but not great. We also had the deviled egg flight to start and it was fun and tasty. The ambiance is nice and the menu is solid. However, I doubt we eat here again, simply because the service was not good.
(2)Geneva H.
It was a five star for me. This last meal/service/taste was not good in any area. I do not know, but it is as if the chef's sold this place and left town. We were going there about every two weeks, and something happened. The cookies that would melt in your mouth, now would taste better straight from Pillsbury out of the oven, the ameretto flavoring that was in the milky ice cream drink, completely left out. The service was like schizo, very bad. We asked for a wine and they opened the wrong wine, and we took it to be nice, not knowing it was a $73 bottle, I felt like they were crazy, or on drugs. We will never go back, ever. It took forever to get service on every level this time also.
(1)Karri B.
The service was very slow. We waited 30 minutes for our appetizer then another 30 for our meal. It was not that busy but it seemed like the wait staff was unsure of what was going on most of the time. I think there may be a management issue. The food was good. I really liked the fried oyster appetizer. The location is beautiful with views of the Myriad gardens and the restaurant's decor is nice. They did take off the appetizer and apologize for service. I might give them a second chance. I give them one star for service and three for the food.
(2)Daniel K.
Food is good; no complaints. Ambiance is good no complaints -- I had to dock stars because the staff need to be a bit more attentive when it comes to take out orders. They have goofed my order twice, and the last time I carried out, the bag was overstuffed and ripped on the way home, and two of my orders came out of the to-go boxes. If you carry out from here just make sure everything is correct before you leave the place. Also the oysters are awesome, but if you order to go MAKE SURE THE MUSTARD SAUCE IS ON THE SIDE. :'( (these are actual tears from the spicy mustard). And your food had hair in it.
(3)Molly D.
I'm giving Park House 5 stars because Chef Jonathan nailed it for us on our first visit. We tried the Deviled Egg Flight, and I enjoyed the whipped filling of each different flavor. It was a nice, fresh take on the old classic. Next, we were presented with a complimentary beef rib with, what I'm probably mislabeling, a horseradish garnish, onion jam, and the cheesy grits. This was absolutely delicious. The meat was tender and well paired with the horseradish and onion jam. The grits were amazing - and I'm never a fan of grits. For the main course, I had the Mustard Seed Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding, and Brussels Sprouts. C'est magnifique! Finally, somewhere in OKC doesn't overcook their pork! The hubs had the Pasta Carbonara with pork belly, and he couldn't stop cooing over it. The belly was nice and crisp, adding a great touch to the dish. We finished with Chef's warm cookies and milk, which were a flashback to childhood days in my Granny's kitchen. Apparently this is a family recipe, and I personally love soft, flat, chewy cookies. Yum! Service was attentive enough, but a bit flat on personality. Despite this, I love the atmosphere, location, and the menu selections. This is a perfect place for a long afternoon lunch, a romantic dinner for two, a big group dinner, and even a great spot for a rehearsal dinner. I can't wait to spend more time here. Looking forward to new, exciting dishes from Chef Jonathan!
(5)Nick S.
Lots good here, location feel and food win out. Staff is helpful, friendly and efficient and the bar gas a good vibe to it at happy hour. Great for lunch, plenty of good choices, rotisserie chicken among them. It won't hurt you to set here
(4)HayesOne s.
Cool location next to the botanical garden and the design of the place was nice but the avocado and crab salad that I ordered was small and not very good. The best part about it was watching the kids fall into the water feature just outside.
(1)Jaymie W.
Umm, I'm only giving this place 2 stars because I'm a jerk hole and the staff was all so busy, and that was an inconvenience to me. Lol! Hate tequila, but I ordered the raspberry margarita (I don't know, I'm weird) it was so good! The chicken and waffle nachos remind me of super fries but a gourmet version. Yum! The rotisserie chicken is just the best, every other rotisserie chicken tastes like crap compared to park houses. This place is really good, if you don't know what you're ordering, ask questions. If you're going around dinner time expect them to be busy, it is dinner time.
(5)Robin E.
Amazing location! Great atmosphere! Super slow service! A little too pricey! OK, I admit I wanted to show off OKC to first time visitors by bringing them here. I was hoping the food was as wonderful as the location. It was decent but not fantastic. We got the much raved about deviled eggs. They were good but I wouldn't get them again. Everyone liked (not loved) their meal. Maybe my expectations were too high. As for the service, after 15 minutes, we asked if our drinks were coming. Oh well. I do really love the location and atmosphere so maybe I'll just come in and sit at the bar and watch the huge tvs.
(3)Trang N.
Sorry, but I beg to differ when it comes to the food at this restaurant. I knew when it first opened a few months ago and wanted to give them some time to work out the details. My boyfriend and I came for drinks during the arts festival one afternoon during their happy hour. It seemed that no one knew what was going on. We were told that there is a private party in the bar, but we still had access to the complimentary cheese and crackers, etc. However, when we came up to get it, another waitress asked if we were told we could?! They also inconveniently placed the table right in the middle of the bar so everyone had to push through the unhappy private party to get to the food. Why not just put out 2 areas? It's just cheese and crackers, anyway. We did enjoy the Lion's Tail and Moscow Mule on the nice patio outside. The restaurant is nice with a great view of the Myriad Gardens. So we decided to give it a second try and met friends there for a double date at dinner. Sadly, the food added insult to injury. We had the waffle fries nachos and pop rocks for appetizers. They were decent, but nothing new nor exciting. For our entrees, my friends got the salmon and veggie burger. They thought the salmon was okay and were really unimpressed with the veggie burger. My boyfriend got the pork tenderloin(?) and it was very unspectacular. The presentation was very odd. They decided to cut it up into bite-size pieces and spread it around the sides (mushroom bread pudding and season veggies, which consisted of collard greens) which turned it into a glorified casserole. You could hardly tell the pork and the bread pudding apart. My rotisserie chicken was the only thing that saved them from slipping into a 2. It was well-seasoned, juicy and plenty. The brussels sprouts were well-cooked. I didn't have much of the rotisserie chicken soup because it wasn't hot. It is currently sitting in my fridge waiting to be rewarmed. So overall, the food was average, the atmosphere great, drinks good and service needs work.
(3)Corbett B.
Had dinner at Park House before a Thunder game. Service was very good and food was excellent. I had the Baby Back Ribs which came with a jalapeno potato salad and Cole Slaw. Both sides were very good. My wife had the cheeseburger and said it was one of the best cheeseburgers she had ever had. They had a very good wine list and a decent beer list. My only complaint is that the beer was served in a chilled mug. Although I know some people like the chilled mug, with craft beers they should at least give the customer the choice of chilled or unchilled. Overall a very good dining experience.
(4)Jeff B.
Took my wife, her son and grandkids ice skating right next to the park house. I thought it would be nice for my wife and I to be able to sit and eat and have a drink or 2. They told me the patio was closed. It was 2 in the afternoon and reasonably warm. It was a perfect afternoon to sit and watch the ice skaters. Very unimpressed with the patio not being open and the attitude with which I was told it was closed.
(2)Louis B.
Floor-to-ceiling windows provide a picturesque view overlooking the Myriad Gardens while you dine on fine food with exceptional wait staff. My girlfriend and I spiced it up with outstanding cocktails and then split the Cobb salad (grilled romaine, avocado, hard boiled egg, tomato, bacon, and bleu cheese). As for entrées, I had the pulled pork macaroni and cheese (note: the portion was more than fair!) and it was mouth-watering. My girlfriend had the salmon and was wide-eyed at the crispiness of the skin and the brussel sprouts that came with it. We left this place feeling like we had the best dinner date in a very long time. The food was to die for and the waiters were very helpful with their suggestions across the menu. The service was just perfect. Disregard any of the negative reviews you may see here on Yelp and give this a place a shot! You won't regret it.
(5)Jade U.
I've been wanting to try Park House for awhile now and finally went for Saturday brunch this weekend, and sadly, was disappointed :/ The pros: great location and beautiful architecture, we sat on the patio and enjoyed the weather. The server we had (Chris) was great. We definitely did not experience the slow/bad service I read in other reviews. The cons: while skillfully prepared the food had pretty much zero flavor. We got the prime rib hash, fried oysters and poached egg, and biscuits and gravy with eggs and nothing was flavorful. Everything was cooked ok, but was just super bland. The oysters and the prime rib hash were both $16 each and at that price point I was expecting to be blown away. Really wanted to enjoy it, but when the most flavorful part ends up being the coffee, probably won't be back.
(3)Ambia C.
Update: I'm 98% sure we got food poisoning from here. This was a strange dining experience. We had a reservation for 7:30 and didn't end up eating until 8:30. There was a GIANT (20+) table of people who got their order in before us, so I guess we just had to wait until all their food was done. When our food did come out, the pork belly was torched. Mostly, it was just super cooked fat from the end of a slab of pork belly. I've cooked pork belly, and I know what it's supposed to be like. We expressed our disappointment to our server and he said "Well, it's supposed to be crispy." This is true. Pork belly should be crispy on the outside and moist on the inside... Not pork rind and jerky consistency. He took our plates back and they made us more, which was nice, but that pork belly was chewy and dry too. My boyfriend had the same dish in the past and raved about how delicious it had been. Overall, it was a big disappointment.
(1)Tom C.
This place never disappoints. We sat on the deck and watch the sun go down and look over the gardens. We all shared the signature rotisserie chicken and I had the pork chop and our friend had the lamb shank. All of them are great. Our service was great and side dishes were perfect. This may be the best restaurant in the city on a regular basis
(5)Theresa D.
I don't know how this place is hardly busy. Great atmosphere, situated at the Botanical Garden near the dog park. During the winter there's an ice rank next to it. I used to bring my pup here and sit outside when the weather was nice and they are all about it. They'll bring out a water bowl and offer safe leftovers to your pup as a treat. They have flavored mimosas for your brunch worthy beverage. One of my favorite appetizers is the deviled egg flight. Their crispy chicken and waffles are classic and their pulled pork tacos are delicious. Their veggies are grown from the garden and they incorporate them into their dishes. One of my favorite brunch spots next to the Museum Cafe.
(5)Mariah P.
First let me say. The food was not bad. The Pickles tasted house made and they were amazing. The waffle fries were a little over seasoned, but still worth the extra 2 dollars. I was there for a To-Go order so I could go to the concert in the park. I ordered a medium rare burger and fries. Simple enough. It took them 30 minutes on a to go order. Mind you, there were about 5 tables at the time. Finally we got our food, and my burger was over cooked but still tasty. I will probably try them again, but not To Go.
(2)Cayla L.
Okay, I'm giving this a 4 only for now... until I have the Deviled Eggs because, WOW, they look amazing. (Also a 4 because I went there for brunch and they didn't have a brunch menu, womp womp) I really enjoyed everything about my experience here. I had been to this space for various other "pop-up" reasons but having a meal here was really nice. Service was excellent and the beginning table presentation made me really feel good about being there. It was a lot of little things, attention to detail, that made the whole dining experience exceptional. The space - ALL OF THE WINDOWS! It was a little too windy when I went to sit out but how perfect is their patio!? I mean patios..! They could not have a more perfect view or location. Everything that we ordered was delicious, including the tots which were top notch! When restaurants offer a special, that's normally what I get without even looking at the menu and that is what I had this time. Fried oysters on brioche with poached egg - still got my brunch fix, even without a brunch menu. Basically... I loved this place so much, I highly considered going back for dinner. I would likely not come on a busy weekend night, simply because of parking.
(4)Chelsey V.
This place is delicious! I went here with my sister who was eating on a restricted diet and they accommodated every request we had. We stopped in for lunch after checking out the beautiful gardens. We ordered the rotisserie chicken and split it. It was so good. We also ordered the brussels sprouts and they were really good. The house salad came with a bacon vinaigrette dressing that was delicious. Since we split the meal the price was great. Stop in and give it a try.
(5)Joe S.
Went in for Sunday Brunch. I was very impressed with the quality and presentation of my meal. It was fun to watch the ice skaters as well. Eating here was the perfect place before an event at the Chesapeake Arena. I am looking forward to eating here again.
(5)Julie S.
My experience at Park House was a great one! I went there with a large group and usually one has to correct the wait-staff on orders (who ordered what kinda stuff), or the wait is super long for your food. But to my surprise our food came out perfectly and there was not a long wait. That made me stoked!! I ordered the Classic Breakfast. It was delicious! Not too much food to engorge yourself, but not too little to wish you had more. It was just right! The atmosphere is modern, hip, and BOY!! the view is gorgeous! Modern chic meets nature. Love that combo! Floor to ceiling windows nearly encompass the restaurant to overlook the Myriad Gardens. So classy!! You may be wondering why I gave Park House 4 stars... Well, it's the bathroom. At first I felt like I was in a chic European bathroom. The stale doors and handles are SO COOL! The potty is ever COOL! Once I went to wash my hands one of the killer looking faucets didn't work and there was Dial hand soap on the sink area. Totally janky! Park House!! You've got these awesome, modern sinks and faucets! Fix your jazz!! Oh! And when leaving the bathroom the door handle was so loose that it popped out the screw that held it to the door. :( Other than those totally minor bathroom probs...I'd say go to Park House with a group or a loved one. I can't wait to go there on a date with muh hubs!!
(4)Kathryn G.
Nine of us had brunch here, and what great fun we had! The cocktails we had before brunch were really good (Bloody Marys and the Foley).The crab cakes with poached eggs were delicious, as were the pulled pork tacos. Others at our table had the prime rib hash, which was good, but not as good as the other selections. The view is wonderful, and the waiter we had was great. Brunch followed by a stroll though the gardens made for a perfect day in OKC.
(5)Ivy T.
My friend had her wedding reception here and I wasn't too disappointed. I had the salmon with vegetables, with different appetizers rotating around for the different guests which included spinach artichoke, heirloom tomatoes w/ balsamic vinegar and baguette, firecracker shrimp, and a mozzarella and tomato dish. All was very good. Nice restaurant and great set-up! It's lunar shape helped guests see the whole restaurant. Second time I came here was during a Yelp Elite Event. We had ranch hushpuppies, cheese and crackers, slow roasted pork on corn cake, spinach crepe w/ chicken, and fig w/ cheese and tomato no baguette. Not too shabby. My sister and I were pretty hungry and these finger foods weren't filling us up much, so we decided to orange the waffle fries and chicken nachos. Chicken was shredded in a tomato type sauce, put atop waffle fries, and covered with cheese. The appetizer was pretty tasty! Fries were crispy and amount of ingredients are top wasn't too much or little. I should come back and try other items!
(3)Julie S.
I have been excited about this restaurant for months, which can sometimes get my hopes up too high, only to be dashed. I'm so happy to report it lived up to my every expectation and fills a void in our city's dining scene. I know I say this a lot, be we had a lot of voids that needed filling. If you don't want to read my lengthy review, no offense taken. Just stop reading now, and make reservations for your next fun night out at Park House. Park House delivers upscale comfort food with a from-scratch feel, without making us all painfully aware of how hard they're trying. I'm sure they are trying hard, very hard, but it's nice not to have to see them strain and pose the way some others seem to. Some places remind me of the Mr Bean scene in Love Actually. I don't really need to watch a bartender crush the rosemary for my custom craft cocktail between the heels of his hands; I just want to taste the delicious cocktail. I don't want to wonder how many different napkins you turned down before you settled on the perfectly-Napa-Valley-bistro-flour-sack-napkins. I just want it to feel so natural and easy that I can see both the forest and the trees. The restaurant is cool and sleek, but it really allows the building to shine; I don't feel as though I've stumbled into anyone's Pinterest dream. The restaurant makes no wild claims that all of this is local or that every last condiment or ingredient is house made. You don't get a treatise on the owners philosophy, nor a mission statement. Just a really solid menu. There are a handful of restaurants around town where I can pour over the menu and not find anything that sounds like exactly what I want. This menu is the opposite. I look at this menu and want to cozy up to the table next to us so I can try their order, as I cajole my own table mates into ordering just the right assortment of beef, fish and chicken, with the maximum diversity of sides. (I'm happy to report I kindly left neighboring tables alone.) I don't get the sense the servers are auditioning for an episode of Portlandia. Our server did a good job, but we really appreciated the assist from Julie, the catering manager who came by to check on us several times. She was so charming and fun, we invited her to join us; she politely declined. Yep, we're those people. But truly, they've staffed this joint very well. I came with two of my favorite colleagues-turned-girlfriends on Saturday night, and while we all had some shop talk to cover before moving onto social stuff, we did that over a very reasonably priced bottle of Cava. Let's talk about this wine list by the way. The owner's son works in the wine industry in Napa, and the wine list reflects someone who's from here, knows what people in OKC will like and what they're willing to pay for. They feature a couple hundred wines, most of them very reasonably priced, and with an incredible variety. I can't wait to spend some more time with this wine list. For dinner, we ordered the pan seared Scottish salmon, the rotisserie free range chicken, and the chef's daily rotisserie feature, which was a prime rib. I posted pictures of each of these delicious entrees. My favorite was the perfectly seasoned and roasted rotisserie chicken. I will definitely be ordering this again, but each dish was delectable, and I already know what I want to try when I come back. (Crab cake, halibut fish n' chips or the chicken n' chips). All the sides were wonderful: we ordered the roasted Brussel sprouts as an appetizer, and we ate every bite. With our dinners, we all shared a the wild mushroom bread pudding, which was perhaps more comparable to a very delicious dressing, and something I plan to try to duplicate at Thanksgiving. We all loved the cauliflower, and the rolls are absolutely ridiculous. So good they truly melt in your mouth. With dinner we had the Velvet Devil Merlot, which worked well with all our entrees and came in at a cool $24 price point. We splurged, breaking our New Year's Resolutions in a comforting fashion: Warm Cookies + Milk and Donuts + Coffee. We all loved every bite, and it was fun to see normally very healthy eaters spurge, sneaking the last bite of cookie of the plate as our server grabbed it. I'm always happy to pay for valet, event at $10, but if you're not into that, there is tons of parking in the Cox Center garage or street side if there's not a Thunder game. IF there is a Thunder game and you are lucky enough to get in, you'll probably be happy to pay the $10 to valet and leave your car there during the game.
(5)David F.
Went for drinks and some appetizers after an afternoon at the gardens. Great location and beautiful views. The bartender made the wrong drink, then didn't even offer to replace it. And they didn't apply our Myriad Gardens membership discount to our food. Seems like no one knew what was going on. For the prices they're charging, it should be a much better experience. Maybe go if you really want the location and view, otherwise, try Flint or Vast.
(2)Anna F.
Park House produced a wonderful, high quality experience for me. The restaurant is beautifully laid out with a large bar as well as many tables without feeling crowded. It was fancy, but you don't have to spend a lot to enjoy yourself here. They also have a large wine menu so we and the couple we were with each got a bottle for us to share. I really enjoyed my rotisserie chicken salad and my side of mushroom bread pudding. It really filled me up! I also tried the chicken salad sandwich, which was one of the most unique ones I've had because it had arugula instead of lettuce. It made all the difference in the world! Our service was also excellent. I will most definitely be returning for an evening out in downtown.
(5)Debbie C.
I love the location and view of the Myriad Gardens. I had lunch alone once on the patio and while working on the recent 4th of July holiday, my husband joined me for lunch inside. We enjoyed watching the kids play in the fountain just outside our window. Unfortunately, we have too agree with Robin that it was too pricey for lunch. My husband and I are both big fish & chips fans so that's what he ordered. We had high expectations of these fish & chips - when you charge $26 for fish & chips at lunch, they better be some special fish and chips! These were not. My husband did like the waffle fries but his fish was overcooked. Not the actual fish, but the coating. Park House uses an unusual coating that he said would be hard not to overcook. After spotting strawberry shortcake on the dessert menu, I decided to eat light so I could indulge in dessert. I ordered the Seared Ahi Tuna Salad. It cost $16 which is reasonable for that dish in a nice restaurant. It was good - not outstanding but good. Finally, it was time for dessert. Our waitress told us it came on the dinner size plate and was plenty for us to share so we ordered one. Now, I really love strawberry shortcake and with strawberries in season, my hopes were high for getting something delicious. Any dessert that a restaurant charges $9 for one serving should be delicious but the Park House strawberry shortcake was not! Actually, it wasn't even strawberry shortcake! See the picture I uploaded. It was 3 tiny scoops of ice cream, a wide ribbon of whipped cream, some thinly sliced strawberry (maybe one large strawberry) on top of, not shortcake, but 3 small shortbread cookies. I don't like shortbread cookies and there was no strawberry puree either. I guess it's just as well there wasn't that much of it. This "strawberry shortcake" was false advertising. Since there is no description on the menu, the wait staff should explain exactly what it is when someone orders it to save a lot of disappointment. To make matters worse, our lunch (the items I mentioned plus 1 soda) for two cost $53.50 before tax & tip. For that price I expect outstanding food. I will say that their sandwiches are more reasonable and taste better. I have had the chicken salad sandwich with a side of brussel sprouts. I enjoyed that meal. It cost me about $20 but I felt the quality of the food and the location justified it. So in summary I would say, enjoy the location but be careful what you order.
(3)Rachel M.
My three star rating is based solely on the decor and location. This is a beautiful restaurant at the best park in the city. My family and I love to spend time at the Myriad Gardens, so naturally we have tried this restaurant several times. I hate to say it, but the food at this restaurant is not good. I really want to like it, but I've tried several items on the dinner menu, and I haven't really enjoyed much that I've eaten. The service has been poor every time I've been. I once made the mistake of choosing this restaurant for a special occasion (my parents 35th anniversary) and the service was terrible- very slow food and an unfriendly waitress. I am really hoping that this restaurant gets better. I want it to succeed! However, I completely understand why it's not usually super busy.
(3)Spencer R.
This place has changed a little. The wait staff has changed almost completely out since it opened, and while service is not bad, I feel less wooed when I go there now. Certain menu items disappeared. Most of the time when I go now they don't have anything on special, and when they do it is nothing fun or exciting. The variety is not great. It's still goodish, but I think in an effort to economize, they lost a lot of luster. I still like the restaurant, but it's more 3 stars now than 5 like it was when it opened. They've lost some of their edgy attempts at greatness, maybe because OKC is a desert for foodies, and the majority of the population here seems to crave blandish comfort food like hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken fried steak, rotisserie chicken, and other familiar combinations, and RARELY upon much prodding MIGHT venture to try something new and immediately hate and reject it. It says a lot that the oldest longest standing restaurant in OKC serves bland cheap chili cheese coneys, and most sparsely attended international foods places have to have hamburgers and hot dogs on their menus to survive... Anyway... Sorry, getting off my okies refuse to economically support unique foods unless they are twists on hamburgers and hot dogs soap box. The last time I went to Park House, I had the enchiladas, which I do occasionally order at restaurants, longing for the soupy yummy spicy cheesey baked casserole like enchiladas from my childhood. But restaurant enchiladas always seem to turn out to be dry crusty taco like shadows of what I am wanting. These were no exception. Just OK. The Chicken salad sandwich with fig paste is still amazing. kudos for that. Lets mix things up again though. Whoever the chef was when it opened was pretty awesome. I feel like someone either tied his/her hands, or they couldn't get okies to eat anything but hamburgers and hot dogs so they gave up. If they're going to sell out, they might as well offer a chicken fried steak and be done being interesting. Update: Tried the Rigatoni and sausage. Sauce was bland and lacked any creativity. I like the Roma tomato base, but it needed some kind of kick. I lived in Italy, and I can make a much better Roma red... In fact, maybe I'll do that this weekend. It has been a while and the dissatisfaction from this made me crave my pasta.
(3)Ann F.
Beautiful atmosphere but don't be in a rush!! The mimosas were the best part. The service was absolutely horrible! It took 2 hours to get brunch! They burnt the biscuits, so had to have toast and gravy! Who ever heard of that?? But then we had to wait for toast to thaw, so we never got it! To top it off.. they didn't take anything off the bill!
(1)Chris M.
Pretty good food, although it is a little pricey for OKC. But it has a great atmosphere and views that you can't find anywhere else in the area, so it is worth it. The server was great and very willing to help with anything the we needed. The cookies and milk dessert was a nice finishing touch too. We went on an evening in December, and we also enjoyed watching the ice skaters on the adjacent rink. Definitely a great place for a date or any other situation where you want to impress someone!
(4)Brace C.
Tonight my date and I were welcomed at initial entry into the restaurant which appeared impeccably stylish and comfortable. One staff member took extra attention to bus a table for us that provided his favorite view from the restaurant which feature a nice view of the gardnes and skyline; it was nice. We were quickly seated and served immediately. We ordered the chicken and waffle app and received it free because our waiter thought we had waited too long although I can assure you that my date and i did not have that impression. The appetize feature waffle fries, marinated chicken, diced tomatos, green onions and crème fraiche which was a good start. My entre included the Lamb Pappardelle which had excellent flavor. The presentation included the lamb and pappardelle intertwined in a dance in the center of the plate encircled by a ring of mint oil which was soft and delicate and complemented in a way that provided a nice addition in depth to the dish. I enjoyed it immensely. My date received the seared ahi salad which was pleasant in presentation. The fish was seared perfectly and was not overly seasoned so as to allow the fish to speak for itself. The bed of greens with accompany vegetables were fresh, flavorful and refreshing. The best part of the meal was desert; the milk and cookies. Described as "cute" by my date, the milk came in two small milk jugs with a barber pole inspired straw for sipping. The Milk was indeed a pleasant milk shake that was not overtly sweet which allowed to complement the chocolate chip cookies that were on the plate. The cookies were warm and soft in the middle with a perfect crunch on the outside. It was an enjoyable desert that provided an excellent talking point and great entertainment; exactly what a meal should provide. All in all an excellent dining experience with very attentive and caring wait staff and quality food that took care by the hands that made it. Perfect location and perfect weather with the aforementioned qualites made for a very memorable experience and one with which I plan repeating frequently and again soon.
(5)Jennifer M.
Had a great meal tonight--the salmon is delicious! But I still can't fill in that last star due to the service. The waiters/waitresses are always super friendly, but it may take them 25 minutes to get to your table. I've run into this the last two times I've been here. I return to Park House for the view & food, but I am always prepared for service to be slow. I'm hoping they pick up the pace, I want to add an extra star to this place!
(4)Bob A.
I like the location and the view. I like the furnishings and the layout. Parking can be difficult, better to use the valet. Whatever else you do, get the giant ice cream sundae to share! We had the waffle fry nachos and they were GREAT! We had the duck, the rotisserie chicken, and the filet for entrees. The chicken was the best. Sides were the crushed potatoes, mac and cheese and sautéed green beans. The potatoes and mac and cheese were really good. The service was attentive, polite and overall very good. This would be a great spot to have dinner on a snowy night looking out over the Myriad Gardens.
(4)Michael A.
I recommend this spot for a good date night. A great night view of the Myriad Gardens and a nice dinner. I recommend the rotisserie chicken and the chicken and waffle nachos for an app. Good service and nice selection on drinks. Stop by!
(4)Patrick W.
I've been handing out a lot of 5 star reviews lately and Park House is no exception. They're legit. The layout of PH is very nice. There's a large wraparound bar surrounded by table seating. It's all very open. Our particular table had a delightful view of the Myriad Gardens and the ice rink. The Missus and I were on a double date with some of our best friends and we were all a little in awe of the items on the menu and the fact that you're not bombarded wth 48,362 items to choose from. After much consideration, I chose the chicken salad sandwich with "mashed" potatoes. The mashed potatoes were literally mashed...or should I say smashed? Either way, it looked like someone put some whole potatoes on a plate and hit them with a rubber mallet. (Maybe that's what they did, actually.) I found it to be an interesting interpretation of mashed potatoes and really enjoyed them. As for the chicken salad sandwich...it was excellent. Usually, chicken salad sandwiches all taste about the same...at least from my experience. However, PH uses arugula* in place of lettuce on the sandwich and it really adds some complexity to an otherwise standard chicken salad sandwich. I never would have thought that the addition of arugula would completely change the taste of the sandwich. Kudos to PH for experimenting! Overall, I'm a big fan of this place and plan on returning soon! *For those of you that are unfamiliar with arugula, it's a leafy green with a light, peppery taste.
(5)Joshua L.
I love the bar here at Park House. The location is perfect and overlooks the Myriad Botanical Garden. The food is amazing and the drinks are really good and creative. My favorite by far is the Sin of the Mule, their recreation of the Moscow Mule.
(4)Samantha G.
Love the atmosphere of this restaurant .. The views of the botanical gardens and grounds area are such gorgeous parts of OKC's downtown. The food was good, not fantastic. The chik salad sandwich was quite dry and I've had better. The chik and waffle nachos are definitely worth trying! We enjoyed them! Donuts and coffee dessert.. Meh, save your $ for something better on the menu!
(4)Mistyday H.
The park house decor is fabulous! . The views are amazing. I chose a light lunch rotisserie chicken noodle soup & salad. For a light lunch it was just right. I like the pickled veggie mix, the salad had a lot of fresh flavors. I normally dont care for peanuts, I'm more of a walnut, cashews, almond type of chick. However the peanuts worked. The chicken noodle soup presentation was very nice, you poured your own broth into the soup. The only thing that I have to say negative is that the soup lacked salt & pepper & maybe the size/proportion. The price for the soup n salad was $12! I will go back to try something else.
(5)James J.
The service and the food was slow. The waitress was covering too large of an area. The food was okay. But not worth the wait today. Overall grade "D". I won't be back for a while.
(2)Todd T.
Similar to other reviews - the location, decor, views are really top notch. Atmosphere gets a very high A. Foodwise it's just so-so. Will give the chicken waffle fry nachos good marks - waiter said it was good for 4 to split and he was right on. Of the entrees, the pork chop special was good, sausage rig was pretty good, veggie sandwich OK and the green chili enchi were very very average at best. If it was just based on food, we probably wouldn't go back. But I'm sure we will based on it's location and fun ambiance. Another try is worth it.
(3)Jennifer C.
This place was a disappointment. For the high prices and prime location, I expected so much more from Park House. First off, service was terribly slow. My husband had to ask for his beer 3 times before it finally came. During that time, I finished my cocktail, and our friend was on his second. I don't quite understand why everything was so slow when there were a good amount of waiter for a less-than-half-full restaurant. Second, the food was subpar. The best thing we had that night were the appetizers. The waffle fry nachos were hearty and filling, albeit not unique or particularly well executed. The popcorn shrimp was tasty, and the accompanying salad was fresh and well seasoned. The entrees, however, were mediocre. My salmon was dry, and the only discernible seasoning were the giant flecks of salt atop the crusty (not in a good way) fish. The mushroom bread pudding was decent, although it could have used more texture and crusty bread pieces rather than having the texture of a cross between mashed potatoes and mac 'n cheese. The roasted brussel sprouts were decent, perhaps the second best thing after the appetizers. My husband veggie burger was mushy and flavorless. The black bean and mushroom patty could have been toasted to acquire more texture rather than sharing the texture of the untoasted bun it came with. My husband's favorite thing on the plate were the kettle chips. This place could be so much better! I love the wide open space and the gorgeous dining room, but until the service and food improve, I would much rather go to Paseo Grill or Red Rock.
(3)Aaron B.
3 stars only because they really need to invest in some training for their servers. Food was great. Playlist is awesome. Setting is beautiful. Service is awful. For $120 servers should be a bit more attentive. Water was only refilled once, I had to request a knife to cut my lamb and for thus price range the servers should refill your wine when you purchase a bottle.
(3)Debbie S.
The food is fabulous at Park House. The Fish and Chips were excellent. I travel a great deal and don't usually care for fish in OK, but the server talked me into it and it was spectacular. The deviled egg flight is a treat and fun! The view of the Botanical Gardens and ice rink in winter makes this a perfect spot.
(5)Jenni S.
I did not even know this place existed until a girlfriend of mine let me in on the secret. The location makes it difficult to just bump into unless you spend a lot of time walking around downtown. But let me just tell you that now that I know about this place I will be coming here frequently! The food is great! The restaurant is clean and bright! The service is good! The only negative thing I can say is that it is not somewhere you want to go if you are in a rush. But I hate eating in a hurry so that is just fine by me. Unfortunately, the first time I came was on a birthday lunch for some co-workers and it took us about 2 hours to have lunch. Not the best choice for a work lunch as far as time goes, but a definite great pick as far as the food went. I ordered the special which was what I would call an "upscale" bahn mi. Instead of being thin slices of marinated pork on a french style baguette, it was think chunks of pork on a brioche bun. And it was damn good. The flavors were on point and that is the most important thing about a bahn mi ... making sure you have all the flavor profiles you should have and that they all sing individually and harmoniously all at the same time. And this sandwich sung! As for the rest of the menu, the hamburger is HUGE and when you take the first bite, the juice will come pouring out! This is a blissful sight when you are diving into a burger. Two girls ordered the fish and chips and they looked like heaven on a plate and it should be for $26 a pop! And even though the menu is not cheap, they do not hold back on the portions making it completely worth the price. And I don't usually order or talk about desserts, but I have to rave about theirs because we did order every one on the menu and I am so glad we did! The donuts with the coffee shake were cute and delicious. The cookies and milk were adorable and the "milk" is really a spiced milkshake that was incredible. And the sundae for two was a huge heaping pile of ice cream with whipped cream and sprinkles and hot fudge you pour on yourself! These youthful desserts were perfectly whimsical and will satisfy your sweet tooth for weeks. Overall an A+! If you are heading to a Thunder game, run in and have dinner before here! It would be a great place to grab a good bite before a game instead of making yourself sick on popcorn and hotdogs.
(4)Kevin W.
I went for a jog the other day, that is to say, I jogged a few feet - then walked, and every time a car would drive by I'd try to pick up the pace to make it look like I had been jogging all along (hashtag: outofshape). Anywho, at a particular point in my "jog" - somewhere in or around the myriad gardens, the scent of something amazing graced my nostrils. Flint?! (hashtag: laughingoutloud, hashtag: yeahright). No, this was something different, something I hadn't smelled before, definitely something new. So I shoved my way through the hoards of ice skaters waiting patiently to skate on all three square feet of ice rink (hashtag: cramped), and made my way into the Park House to investigate the wonderful aroma. I was fairly convinced that I had located the source of the smell when I was greeted by rotisserie chicken twirling above an open flame. Yeah, this place'll do - I said aloud to nobody in particular, possibly the chicken (hashtag: whoknows). It was quite clear from the decor though that I was severely under dressed, so I turned back around and sprinted all the way home (hashtag: joggedtenfeet, hashtag: walkedtherest) to clean up a bit. We returned later for lunch. As I said, the decor is all very nice - a large, open dining area filled with plenty of natural light, centered around a well-stocked bar (hashtag: alcoholic). It's really a great location for a restaurant. I'm not sure where you'll park, but I wouldn't worry about it (hashtag: unpaidparkingtickets). Their menu is centered around their wine selection and the cuisine is... wait for it... New American (hashtag: heresmyshockedface, hashtag: whathappenedtooldamerican?) We started off with the spinach and artichoke dip - which was a nice deviation from the normal artichoke dip you might have come to expect. It featured large pieces of fresh spinach and didn't overdo it on the cheese, just a light dusting of crispy breadcrumbs on the top. I ordered the salmon - and was very glad that I did. The salmon was cooked perfectly, medium / medium rare (hashtag: nothingworsethanovercookedsalmon). It was tender and juicy, and I was happy. It came served over lentils, with a cauliflower puree and some roasted cauliflower. I did find it a little odd that they decided to do a cauliflower puree AND serve that with roasted cauliflower. What are you trying to tell me Park House? You don't think I'm eating enough cauliflower?! Or perhaps they just ordered too much cauliflower for the month, who knows (hashtag: theworldmayneverknow). Point is, maybe some roasted carrots or a different vegetable wouldn't hurt to set it apart from the puree, all's I'm sayin. Other than the salmon, some other dishes were the rotisserie chicken salad, and the fish and chips. The fish and chips is not a dish for the faint of heart... errr, any one with any heart issues for that matter. It's a lot of fried food - all very good, but probably not the best if you're into things like staying active / jogging / living past the age of 35. The fish batter could have used a little more seasoning but the fish was juicy. The waffle fries were crispy and the slaw was not bad either. Even came with a cute little vinegar dispenser to dress it like those crazy Brits do (hashtag: yousoundlikeyourefromlondon) The rotisserie chicken salad proved to be a much healthier option than the fish and chips. The rotisserie chicken was cooked perfectly, no complaints there. And because no healthy meal would be complete without dessert, why not order the donuts and coffee?! (hashtag: ijogsoicaneatmore) The warm mini-donuts were pretty heavenly - melt-in-your-mouthy. They came served with a light and airy coffee mousse - perfect compliment to the donuts. So there you have it, I have to say I'm pretty impressed with the new (new american) restaurant that the myriad gardens has to offer. The atmosphere is great, business casual type feel - I wouldn't necessarily recommend going in your jogging attire. The prices are a little higher than what you'd expect to pay at Luby's... but this is NEW american we're talking about (hashtag: dontbestingy). Think: Ludivine, Flint, Cheever's in terms of similar prices. Anywho, looks like this place is here to stay, a good addition to our downtown dining scene so be sure to give it a try whenever you get a chance. Overall Grade: A- (hashtag: pertydarngood)
(4)Adam K.
Food was decent. The ambience of the restaurant was beautiful with the ice rink right outside. The service, however, was abysmal. Our waiter disappeared for long instances and our drinks were screwed up no less than 3 times, with 15 minutes or so in between each replacement. Given the plethora of great restaurants in OKC I think Park House will get a pass from in the future.
(3)Steve M.
Quite a disappointment, although it does seem to be one of the "in" places. Lots of glass to see outside--you can watch people fall as they try to ice skate, or in the spring there are probably nice views of the gardens. But the food.....underwhelming to say the least. The pork tenderloin was so salty the person in our party who ordered it couldn't eat it. That was the only thing that was really bad but we just weren't impressed, especially at the prices they charge. On a Sunday afternoon we were able to park on the street but still had to walk a good distance. Good luck with the parking if there is a Thunder game or something else going on at the Peake. I do think valet parking is available but not sure of the price. Save your money for something better.
(2)Bob H.
We were planning to find a place to watch the Kentucky Derby. I called the Park House and the manager graciously set us up at the bar right in front of the TV AND double checked that it would receive the proper channel. We arrived about 30 minutes early so we could get in the proper spirit but were told by the bartender there were no mint juleps (no mint -- no crushed ice). No matter, we got a couple of bottles of sparkly to get things rolling. About that time Pete Holloway shows up. He stopped to say "hi" and I chided him a bit about not having mint juleps on Derby Day. He said the Myriad Gardens grew all their herbs so it shouldn't be a problem. Next thing we knew he was coming in with a big bunch of mint and a big tub of ice from "The Ice House" next door! A few people at the bar had actually left to go elsewhere when they were told by one of the 3 bartenders that they couldn't make mint juleps. Too bad they didn't have similar initiative to make it happen. But they did make up some great mint juleps finally! The afternoon turned out perfect (hats and all). All the food was great and it's now a regular for us. Thank you Pete and crew for making our Derby Day perfect!
(5)Angela M.
I love to go to different restaurants on a regular basis. Having heard about the fantastic view, and it does have one, we decided to give Park House a try. We went on at Thunder game home night. Valet parking was perfect. We had a reservation and were seated right away. The staff timing was good, we felt well attended by multiple staff. There were lots of beautiful sights. I wasn't a huge fan of the televisions in the restaurant. The menu is very small, not very many choices. The food tasted pretty good but not fantastic. There were four of us and 3 out of the 4 had no real complaints but it just wasn't that great, not much seasoning or something. The salmon portion was very small and the side choice served with it was not tasty and normally I like Brussels. No salad came with the meal and I didn't realize it. No bread on the table. (The waiter noticed I didn't eat it and brought out green beans without me asking which was very nice.) We ordered mules and the drinks were full of ice very tiny and very expensive. Going out to dinner at a $$$ is going to be costly but I left feeling kinda jipped, under liquored, and a bit hungry.
(2)Lacey L.
Started out great when they gave us a free appetizer after a long wait. The food was pretty good. I got the avocado crab salad and my sister for the Cobb. The service continued to be terrible even after every other table left. After 20 minutes of waiting to order dessert I went to the front to ask for help. Ten minutes after that the waitress asked if we were okay to which we said no and asked for our tab. We never got our tab from our waitress. We ended up getting it from another waiter who was kind after 15 minutes. On top of that it was very cold. And no, they didn't try to salvage the wait time. Paid in full.
(1)A B.
The food was great, fresh tasting and reasonably priced. The service was excellent and the wait staff was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu and the details of each menu item. I took my girlfriend here for her birthday dinner as we had seen the place a few times while frequenting the downtown area...this place is excellent for someone who is looking for a great place with excellent food and service and a nice atmosphere that is upscale without an upscale downtown price tag...and its close, but not in all the Bricktown chaos. The atmosphere is very relaxed, the kind of place that isn't rush rush and is excellent for those wishing to be able to actually have a nice dinner conversation without having to yell. Not to mention there weren't any bratty kids in the place the whole time...definitely a relaxed adult atmosphere which is getting harder and harder to find. For dinner we started with the Deviled Egg Flight which consisted of several different deviled eggs to include bacon + Danish Blue Cheese, roasted red pepper, pimento cheese and traditional. It was delicious. I had the filet mignon which included smoked cheddar mashed potatoes and candied carrots, it was also delicious and fresh, I requested the filet to be cooked medium well and it came out perfect with just the right amount of pink in the center. My girlfriend had the honey + juniper pork chop with caramelized onions + granny smith applesauce and cornbread stuffing. She too thought the meal was delicious and fresh. Both meals and the appetizer were well portioned for the price. We each had several house mixed drinks that were reasonably priced and contained fresh ingredients and fruit mixes. It is getting hard to find places that are using fresh ingredients in their drinks, too many are using packaged mixes that one can get anywhere. I would highly recommend this spot for a good date night as the location is great and the Myriad Gardens makes for a great place to visit and walk and provides a great backdrop for dinner as the place is almost entirely glass windowed. I think another thing that set this place apart is reservations. They take reservations either by phone or through the Open Table reservation service through the restaurants website. The reservations went through without a hitch and Park House even called me the day of the dinner to confirm the reservation and to let me know that everything was all set for dinner...that kind of service is extremely hard to find these days. Overall an excellent experience.
(4)Marcus H.
Only had the nachos, but I have to say that they were tasty.
(3)Inez F.
I ordered lump crab salad. It was large but very pricey for what it was. A big salad with avocado, corn and craft sprinkles on top. The dressing was so minuet, I requested more. I am a brad person too and with no rolls or bread sticks or crackers I was not happy, so I ordered Parker house rolls only 6 bucks for 3?? Really?? And they were stale? I did get fresh, but way over priced. I suggest they add a slice of garlic bread and make customers a little more happy.
(2)Karla Roxanne M.
Business lunch...we sat by the window and enjoyed the view. We split the rotisserie chicken and agreed it was super salty...the salad greens were ok, the dill vinaigrette was pretty tasty and the roasted cauliflower was great. James was a pleasant server, informed us of the special and took great care of us.
(4)Sarah F.
The atmosphere is lovely. However that is about the only positive thing I can say. I ordered the prime rib sandwich and the meat was very dry, chewy, and lacking flavor. The service was spotty; our waiter seemed disoriented. And, when the bill came, I was charged $2 more for my sandwich than what was advertised on the menu.
(2)Christopher L.
I had heard mixed reviews about Park House so I wanted to go with an open mind. It was thoroughly enjoyable from the moment the valet opened the door. My guest and I were greeted warmly, promptly seated with a table that viewed the ice skating rink and then served some of the most delicious pickles (yeah, kind of weird to get pickles but after trying them now complaints.) The appetizer (Waffle Fry Nachos) and entree (Rotisserie Chicken) were both delightful as well. Both came out hot, although the chicken was a bit heave on the rosemary side. There are two critiques I would offer, firstly that the pickles come in a small mason-jar-esque container with nothing to fish them out with. Perhaps a small fork or stabber in the jar would eliminate people at the table using their dinner forks or knives (whichever was still clean) to get more. Secondly, if restauranteurs have learned anything from Flint, Vast and even The Mantel it is that if a restaurant downtown wants to an attract upscale clientele, for God's sake offer them complimentary valet parking IF they are dining in the restaurant. To charge $10 to park the car (although it was cold so I paid it gladly) was a bit excessive considering we dropped a hundred bucks or so for the total meal by the time you add in the drinks, desert, etc. All in all, a great restaurant. Just perhaps bring your own toothpick to get the pickles and a crisp $10 bill for the valet.
(4)Amy S.
We've been to Park House twice in their 10-day history. First, we went in their first week at night after our family had been looking at Christmas lights downtown, etc. We only had wine, hot chocolates and dessert but it was great. We didn't have a reservation, but they were willing to accommodate our group of seven quickly. The ambiance is great and the warm cookies and milk (more like a malt/shake) were yummy as were the made-to-order donuts with a mocha mousse. Last night, we returned for a low-key downtown NYE dinner on our way to the Thunder game. We made an early reservation to get in and over to the game. We had picked out a few items from our previous week's trip, but they had a very limited menu for NYE. The service was great. The hostess recognized us from the week before and was very friendly as she seated us and inquired how our desserts had been at that time. We had the same waitress as well (Victoria) and she was very attentive and helpful. Because we only had ~65 minutes to eat and get to the game for tip-off, we didn't linger. My husband ordered a lovely glass of Malbec which was very good for a great price of $6/glass. I tried one of their special drinks - a Sparkling Apple Cider. It had a robust apple cider, with a bit of apple brandy and was carbonated in-house. The chilled glass was rimmed with cinnamon sugar and it was a great drink! To start, we shared the rotisserie chicken and spinach salad and it was very good - quite flavorful and perfectly dressed, not too much or too little. As they didn't have the full menu for the holiday, we ordered a salmon and filet mignon to share. The salmon arrived with cauliflower and lentils (two of my absolute favorites!). The dish was good - everything was cooked well and was tasty, but nothing jumped off the plate bursting with flavor. Nevertheless, it was satisfying. The filet was a great cut of meat, but it was overcooked - somewhere between around medium well while we had ordered medium rare. The staff was incredibly responsive and very apologetic. They offered to bring us another, but we didn't have time to wait. The woman at the table next to us also ordered a medium rare filet and hers arrived about five minutes after mine and looked perfectly cooked so I think they paid attention to getting it right! Though the flavor wasn't as good as their sister restaurant Boulevard, I'm confident this restaurant group will iron out the kinks and get there. The crushed potatoes accompanying the filet were quite flavorful! The staff; however, was wonderful. The runner who delivered our food asked us to cut into the steak while there and she saw that it was also overcooked. She immediately offered to replace it and when we said we didn't have time due to the game, she apologized and sent the manager over. The manager handled the situation wonderfully - she addressed, apologized, and said she was going to make it right. She brought us a gift card for the value of the steak and again apologized. I stated that I know that it's only their second week and she replied, yes, but we need to get it right. Because the cut of meat was of very high quality, even considering it was overcooked, it was still very tender. We quickly ordered some warm chocolate chip cookies and "milk" so that we could head over to the game. They arrived and pleased again. I don't think it's that these cookies are the most amazing ever, but having warm chocolate chip cookies that you can taste are homemade with REAL butter will continue to be a crowd pleaser. When Victoria brought us our bill, she let us know that the manager had also removed the charge for the steak. What service! The food was quite good and I know that under this restaurant group, they will add some punches of flavor to take it to the next level while the service and staff are great. Coupled with GREAT scenery and ambiance and a fair price, it's definitely worth a visit. We will be back!
(4)Sam S.
I am beer drinker, so was disappointed that there is no beer on tap, only bottles and cans, which are overpriced, $5 for a bud light $7 for a Happy Camper IPA. The food is so-so. My $14 burger was undercooked. My wife was underwhelmed by her salad. The space is great, but we will not go out of our way to return.
(2)Susan D.
My husband and I ate at this restaurant this evening. I had filet mignon and my husband had the ribs. The food was excellent, hot and very flavorful. The ambience was wonderful and the servers were very attentive. We would highly recommend this restaurant and we will certainly return again soon.
(5)Travis B.
Went because of perfect location & wonderful ambiance. The one great thing that I can note was a perfectly made martini and drinks around the table were complemented. Thus, we were excited from the get-go. After that, all went downhill. Our appetizer came after 45 minutes of waiting & some server serving the same appetizer to two other tables around us, who got theirs (likely ours) within 3 minutes of ordering. We ordered our meal at approximately 50 minutes after our arrival. Food seemed very fresh. Seasoning was absent. Service was horrendous with a server who was overwhelmed with other tables and about as flighty as she was confused. 2 hours to get our meal complete. We decided to get our desert elsewhere. No need for a 3 hour dinner.
(2)Jim H.
My group did dinner at the Park House before another Thunder game and our experience improved. Our service was perfect and on time, which made our visit perfect. Our dining couple had never been there before and were so glad to find this great place to eat as they live over near deep deuce. Kudos to Pete for working hard to make this place great.
(5)Patrick L.
Visited Park House on a Saturday night. Not especially busy. Park House needs to determine who their target diner is, as they seem confused. Beautiful night, able to look at the lights in Gardens, yet they want to seat us under a huge big screen TV. There was no local team playing downtown and no local team on TV. Is this a sports bar? a bistro? They were out of the tator tots which I had heard good things about. Server suggested the Waffle Nachos. This plate comes out and would fit perfectly at Chili's or Applebee's but not this restaurant. Entrees were good, bar service was very slow. I am sure they will do good on game nights, but there are not enough game nights to keep a restaurant in business with this many flaws.
(2)Justin B.
Really great meal. Pretty slow service. Busy night in okc, so will certainly go back.
(4)Darnell D.
The Park House has been open for a month and hasn't updated their website. Called to ask if their menu was online. Was put I hold for an manager, And was hung up on. Called back. Host said he'd email me the menu. Never did. Based on this and recent reviews, I don't plan on going here
(1)Cindy H.
Great location and atmosphere. Beautiful views of wonderful downtownOKC/Botanical Gardens.They are working on getting clearance to install some awnings to aid with setting sun issues. Watching skaters in the winter, and the little plaza outside with the Ice House burger joint next to it, lots of outdoor seating, great place to gather before a Thunder game (arena right across the street - and valet parking for $10!) Service glitches from early days (which is not uncommon) are now in the past; kitchen staff is up to speed and servers are knowledgeable, friendly, and timely. The food is very good, as is expected, being a Pete Holloway experience. (Cafe 501....) Rotisserie chicken is always a favorite - as are the Brussels sprouts, deviled eggs, want to try the tater tots - fun, inventive drink offers - a good wine list with great more affordable options, as well, great dessert offerings that will take you back to your kid days, if you have room! The one downfall that I experienced, as well as a fellow dining mate, was the rotisserie chicken spinach salad. Sounded wonderful, but lacked flavor in a major way-2 thumbs down. Chicken was not seasoned, and the dressing was not tasty at all. I took the tiny bottle of cider vinegar that was offered with my husband's fish and chips and emptied it onto my salad, which helped a little. (cute idea - tiny salt and pepper shakers with cider vinegar in them!) But, one disappointment is not enough to keep me from returning. I know that there are always going to be menu offerings that need tweaking, and I'm positive it will be given the signature Holloway zip it needs to be a winner.
(4)Whit R.
Disappointed.. We wanted to grab a bite there before the Thunder game.. When we walked in, it was not busy at all and there were four people at the hostess station, including a manager, and we were standing right in front of them and they didn't help us. They were just talking amongst themselves... It was very weird. When they finally did help us (5 mins later), they were not friendly. Totally understandable that they don't have any availability tonight, but no reason to be rude! We are a block away at Flint now and the service is awesome. So disappointed to be treated that way!
(1)Ashley A.
Was a great experience for my mother's birthday. Food, drinks and atmosphere were on point.
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