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Ike's Chili

3.6 (64 reviews)
InexpensiveAmerican, Mexican, Salad
Closed 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

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IKE'S CHILI ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Chili Cheeseburger and fries
Sarah M.

My first visit into Ike's Chili won't be my last! Enjoyed a great lunch the other day with wonderful service. It was hard to choose from the menu options but I ended up going with the chili cheeseburger and my husband had the Frito wrap. Next time I'm going to have the 3-way chili special because that seemed to be the popular order amongst other guests!

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Great chili but silly online ordering fees. 1. Online ordering fee 2. Pickup fee 3. Credit card convenience fee They have no drive-through window so you have to go inside to pick up the order.

(1/2) a spaghetti with chili
Richard S.

A place that's been around since the (near) turn of the century - golly gee, I want to love a place like this. And this place is neat enough, inside. But for me, the chili is a clear miss. Why?: The taste reminds me of (the kind of chili, used for a coney dog. The chili itself, isn't particularly flavorful. The taste; I don't know how to describe or discern the particular ingredients. I'm a chili lover. And sure want to love this place too. But, to be honest: Have the third star (to my rating), just because of Ike's being an old place, that has stood the test of time.

Spike S.

Please do not put beans in your chili. It is disgusting and a socially unacceptable. It has been proven to be symptomatic of an eating disorder. If you're an Okie, you already know about Ike's. Or you should. This review is intended to be helpful for those spirited, venturous individuals hoping to experience the authentic, historical, iconic diners along the "Mother Road!" Ike's is all of that! Ike's has not always been on Route 66, but it has been in business in Tulsa since 1908. Oklahoma's oldest restaurant. Nope, it is not TexMex (Very Spicy), it is not Okie Stye (Beans and Tomatoes) its "Ike's Chili." It is very similar in consistency and taste, to that of the chili served on coney island hot dogs. It reminds me a little of Cincinnati Style. And the restaurant likes to use the term "ways" when referring to how it may be served. There are several "ways" on the menu; Straight, With beans (for deviates), With Spaghetti, and then that perfect "Three Way" you've been looking for, chili, beans and spaghetti! The chili is mild, providing a starting point for everyone. On the table to use at your discretion, are appropriate universal chili components; chili powder, red pepper, black pepper, hot sauce and all the crackers you could ever eat. That should accommodate anyone wanting to transform the flavor of Ike's chili to their geographical version of the red meat stew! And, Ike's has Oklahoma's favorite vegetable "Fritos!" If you are a tourist, well it's OK and recommended that you enjoy the true Ike's experience. Go with the "Three Way!" You only live once and you need to have a story to tell when you get back home! If you are group of tourists, it is imperative that someone orders the Frito Chili Pie. If not, you all just wasted ten days of your life traveling across the US. However! If you want to go like a pro, it is "Straight UP!" with Ike's OEM approved chili performance enhancement components; Cheese, Onions, Jalapeno's and the little known secret chili enhancement Mustard! That's how I roll! Pick your bowl size. The double is a 16oz big bowl of beef. More than I could eat.. Check the menu. There are a lot of options My wife went with a taco salad. I don't even want to talk about it........

Chili Cheese Burger
Jack C.

So seriously my first time ever try try Ike's and the chili is legit a 5. Now I got the chili burger bc it's one of my favs at another burger joint and it wasn't too shabby. The burgers patty was thick and I loved how it felt when you took a bite but it wasn't awe inspiring flat top or open grill amazing.... but this is a chili place.... solid... I'd get it again though! Now their menu..... too many things I wanted to try in one sitting! One of the guys got double Mac n chili. Wow... that looked good and I swear I think he used a straw and inhaled his food in less than a minute... Next round.... I'm trying the frito chili pie bc one of the other guys got that and it looked heavenly! Oh and the table next to use looked like they got the frito burrito wrap and holy hell that looked crazy good...... Good job boys! I'll be back!

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8 months ago

Food is great,service is spectacular and the prices are as good as the food! Just wish they were open longer hours

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9 months ago

The Chili and the onion burger were really good. The service was quick and efficient!

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Great chili on a nice cool day throwing some crackers and hot sauce, loving it. It's been a Tulsa staple for many many years.

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Thank you Spike I don’t think it could be said any better

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4 years ago

Tulsa landmark celebrating 114 years in business. Serves chili, burgers and more. Good beer selection. Very hospitable staff.

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Thank you Ashley, the 3-way chili is also a fan favorite

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4 years ago

Service was great. Friendly atmosphere. Food was hot and tasty. Good price. Great place to pop in and eat at.

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Very good chili with great service. The air staff have always been great and they have been able to hold onto these folks in spite of Covid.

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3 years ago

More like a bowl of refried beans with micro hints of ground meat

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4 years ago

I've always loved Ike's chili, same great chili year after year I highly recommend this place!

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Chili is greasey so I wish I would have had a 3 way. But oh my its good. Just awesome texture. Served piping hot and delicous.

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6 years ago

Great chili and hamburgers. Do not order more than one order of fries. One order is large enough to feed a family of 10

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Much better than before!!! I ate at this place a few times…read morewhen they first opened and I vowed never to go back for several reasons. After a quick recent Yelp search this place kept popping up as number 1 in the area so I broke down and tried the restaurant again. It was nearly a completely different experience! The pita bread is probably the best I've ever had. The portion size has much improved. The mix & match plate options are more balanced. I love I can order a LARGE tabouli salad! The garlicky potatoes have always been delightful. They packed all of the things I paid for and curbside was literally instant. I WILL return many times if this restaurant keeps up these new changes. I suspect the restaurant is under new management or something.

This place is very trendy with the young crowd. We arrived a little before 5PM. There was a long…read moreline waiting to get take out. Most appeared to be under 40. We sat at the bar and ordered Old Fashions. It was Happy Hour and drinks were $8 instead of $10. The Old Fashions were good. The other drinks on the menu seemed to appeal to a younger crowd, but they have a full service bar. We aren't limited to what's on their menu. Nevertheless, I decided to try the pineappletini. It sounded good. I love pineapple and martinis. It was way too sweet for me. We ordered an eggplant dip that came with unusually delicious pita bread. They bring you pita bread no matter what you order. We also got chips with the dip. We loved the dip. The atmosphere was busy. They had a large crowds of people socializing. There's a garden area where people who like quiet dining can go when the weather is nice. Dan sent a text to management asking about sodium levels in their food and explained that he had to limit his sodium intake for medical reasons. They responded by saying they can't give him that information. I was happy to notice there wasn't a charge for paying with our credit card. We will be back.

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4.6
(14 reviews)
0.5 mi

Fabulous! This was my second time dining here and it was perfection. We had the fried chicken and…read moredumplings and the farmer's pie along with deviled eggs. The servers were delightful and atmosphere - on point. Dining options were upstairs or you could dine on the main floor in the grocery area. Both were great options.

What a great experience. We had a friend visit recently and he told us we must go as soon as we…read morewere able. We sat upstairs (which I would recommend for dinner). Service was spot on throughout the entire night. We started with the deviled eggs, half plain and half Chef's Choice. The Chef's Choice were the best, drizzled with chili crisp (or pickled Szechuan peppercorns) and topped with a tiny gherkin and fresh dill. The soup of the day was a cabbage and radish soup. It was interesting and very homey but I wish I had ordered the salad. I had the Novarro Farm sweet Potato Gnocchi (kale and pecan pesto, Birch Bottom Farm Georgia candy roaster, fresh chevre). I was a little hesitant about the kale pesto but should NOT have been. This dish was delicious--great garlic flavor. Would order again. The burger looked amazing and while The Hubs said it was good, he also said it needed some more spice. They had a couple of rotating beers from Heirloom--a Mexican Lager and an Italian Pilsner. I had the Water Lily cocktail, their take on an Aviation. Order it just because it's beautiful (and refreshing). The photo does not depict the deep color of it. I asked what other gin based cocktails they had on their menu. They didn't but the server/bartender offered to make me a Bee's Knees for the second round. It was delicious! The atmosphere here is casual but the food is elevated. I kept thinking this is what a French bistro would be like inside. I want to come back and shop the market. Oh, and the apple pie was excellent as well!

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With Stone Horse being a Tulsa staple for years, we knew we needed to head over there and try it…read more It's definitely a favorite for good reason. The menu was unexpected yet alluring with comfort and complex rolled into one. Dishes typical like a burger and fries were beautifully elevated in Stone Horses' own way. The focaccia appetizer was to die for! Pillowy on the inside yet light and crisp on the outside. With the cheese and herbs they served with it made it positively decadent. A word of caution, it is extremely filling and with just the two of us I had to muster my self control to stop eating it. Our service was so helpful, informative and made conversation but not overly so. It was such a beautiful space with a delightful patio space and a market in the back with so much more than I imagined. Don't miss on opportunity to try Stone Horse nor the market. You will delighted you did!

This used to be one of my favorite places to stop for dinner. The menu is fantastic, and the food…read morehas always been flavorful and well prepared. Unfortunately, the quality of the service has declined significantly. During our most recent visit, our server rarely checked on us, and we waited over 30 minutes for a salad. We eventually had to ask the hostess if she could check on it for us. When our server finally brought the salad, she told us, "I thought you wanted your appetizer first, and I have another table, so someone else is going to take care of you." The interaction felt unnecessarily dismissive, particularly after we had already been waiting so long with very little attention or communication. To make matters worse, after the long wait and confusion, we were ultimately brought the wrong order. The second server who took over our table was much kinder and more attentive, which we appreciated, but by that point the overall experience had already been disappointing. It's unfortunate because we genuinely enjoyed coming here in the past and still think highly of the food, but the service during our recent visits has declined enough that we don't plan to return.

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