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    Sweet Lisa's Cafe

    4.2 (60 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Tish W.

    This is not a sit down and eat restaurant. It is more of a walk in order and leave, but the food looks delicious. The sweet potatoes are not overcooked still firm just how I like. Broccoli rice is decent Pork chops are humongous and the breading is tasty but should have been cooked less time. Yes, I would recommend that you go and maybe try something besides the pork chops or ask that they cut back on the frying time. Their dessert cabinet when you first walk in is very tempting !

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    Lorri P.

    Wow!!! Amazing food!!! We shared a catfish platter (3 pieces) with (2) sides, we had Mac n Cheese and Yams. It was a great time indeed!!! The service was super nice, great hospitality, it's a pick up n go spot but it's tables outside to eat at as well. It was nice to sit out and enjoy the late morning.

    Fried catfish, okra, and mac and cheese
    Makenna S.

    Visited Sweet Lisa's after the Greenwood museum - it is a takeout place but there are a couple of tables outside. We only had to wait about 15 minutes for our food to be ready and everything was really good! We thought the catfish was excellently cooked and was crispy with a good flavor. For our sides, we got the fried okra and Mac and cheese - both were good and what you would expect from soul food. The staff was really friendly, we will definitely be back when we visit Tulsa!

    Candie W.

    Sweet Lisa's is back!!!!!!! Temporarily Ok...so "the streets" are saying they took a hiatus and although this is my first time trying it - I was excited.... Visiting black wallstreet (greenwood) is a + The food is delish (always a +) The presentation is nice (a +) Seating / Parking is limited

    3 wings 2 sides, cornbread, bottle of water = $18
    Kelly G.

    Carry Out Only. No seating inside. I came down the historic Black Wall Street to find Wanda Js. But it was gone and in its place was Sweet Lisa's Cafe. And you know what, the fried chicken wasn't all that bad. I could be wrong, but the only fried chicken I saw on the menu were wings and breast. So I got three wings and two sides and a piece of cornbread. The wings were actually pretty good. They were really big wings so that was nice. I don't know that they brined the chicken before hand because I didn't taste a lot of flavor in the meat, but the breading was probably Flour and cornstarch. They were very crispy due to the cornstarch and they had a pretty mild flavor. Not a lot of seasoning which that's the way I prefer it. The sides were ok. I had cabbage and mac and cheese, and the cabbage was really flavorful and all was served hot, but just in a Styrofoam clamshell to go plate . I enjoyed the ambience of my truck and the music of my choice. Wished they would have had a dining area. I got three wings two side piece of cornbread and a bottle of water all for $18. That seems a REALLY high for just three wings carry out. But you'll have to decide that for yourself. I think $13 would have been reasonable. But then again, I'm not making those decisions. Times are tough, I get it.

    Catfish

    This has been the best food I've had since visiting the city. The wings and catfish were fried to perfection. The red beans and rice and the yams were amazing!

    Fried Chicken Sandwich Mac and cheese
    Jeremy K.

    Was in town for work. Stopped off the Peoria exit to fill up gas and get some lunch before my flight. Saw Sweet Lisa's and it looked good! Ordered the fried chicken sandwich with Mac n cheese. Probably the best Mac n cheese I've ever had! Super good! The chicken coating (cornmeal maybe?) was super good, crispy with tender chicken. I wish there was some kind of sauce on the sandwich, was my only complaint but still very good.

    Catfish, cabbage, and green beans!
    Ron A.

    Mane, lucca here! Looked up "Sweet Lisa's Cafe" on Yelp to see what it was working with, but little did I know. Walked in and seen the menuI didn't know what to do, so I just started ordering. Got the catfish, green beans, and cabbage on one order, then ordered the (4) chicken wings, mac and cheese, and yams, OMG. FISH - crispy. CHICKEN - beautiful, if my plates were a woman, it would have been love at first sight. All I can say is - YOU DONT KNOW, until you KNOW! Go check them out.

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    Tuan P.

    I love SOUL food and this is a great place for it but this place is so difficult to find. I drive around the plaza 2 times before I was able to locate it. The place is big but the sign is so small that one could easily miss. The food is great though. I had the catfish combo with broccoli and Mac and cheese for the sides. I would recommend the fried catfish. I also heard that the fried chicken wings are also good. They also serve neck bones here too.

    Wing platter with Mac, yams and German chocolate cake
    Dee H.

    Sweet Lisa's will not disappoint if it's soul food you're looking for! It's A family owned business that I've been going to for years. On this trip I had 3pc catfish (2 fried & 1 grilled) dinner, sautéed broccoli & greenbeans. And 2 pc wings (yeah I was hungry). It was yummy as usual. The atmosphere is laid back and family friendly. The owners children participate in family business as well. Overall a great soul food experience

    Chicken Fry mmmhhhh so delish

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    8 years ago

    Absolutely amazing every visit! Fried catfish, yams, and Mac and cheese!!!! Whattt!!!

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    11 years ago

    Fried Whole Catfish, Mac & Cheese, Beans & Rice. Finally a Soul Food Restaurant Open on Sunday's.

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    10 years ago

    Awesome food! I had grilled tilapia and seared broccoli. Worth the trip to North Tulsa

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    Awesome food and awesome people!! Try the catfish or chicken and waffles. You won't be disappointed

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    Cow & Cabbage - Gnocchi

    Cow & Cabbage

    4.6(14 reviews)
    1.5 miCherry Street

    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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    Amelia's Wood Fired Cuisine - Red Deer

    Amelia's Wood Fired Cuisine

    4.4(332 reviews)
    0.4 miDowntown
    $$

    Amelia's was a lovely spot for a night out with several real highlights that made the evening…read morememorable. We started with cocktails along with the hummus and flatbread--both were so good that we ended up ordering a second round of flatbread. Definitely a must if you go! For the main course, the scallops were absolutely excellent--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Two in our group ordered the halibut, and while it was good, they felt it was slightly overcooked and could have used a bit more flavor but it won't stop us from returning! A special mention goes to our server (I believe her name was Cameron), who truly made the experience even better--so friendly, attentive, and an absolute joy throughout the evening. It was also wonderful to see Amelia greeting tables and clearly caring so much about her restaurant and every guest's dining experience. We wrapped up the night with the strawberry rhubarb cobbler, and it was outstanding--the perfect sweet finish to the meal. Overall, Amelia's delivers a great dining experience with standout cocktails, starters, delicious dessert, and warm, welcoming service. Definitely worth a visit!

    On our last night in Tulsa my sister and I came across Amelia's. What an incredible restaurant…read morethis was. The vibe is extraordinary . Warm atmosphere with beautiful lighting and music. We started with some great drinks and ordered a few appetizers. We had so much fun i forgot to get names of everything we tried. See pictures for all of the goodness we devoured. Yes, the food was absolutely amazing but the staff and patrons of this restaurant completed our experience. Phenomenal people, food and ambiance.

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    Oren - Chicken sandwich with fries

    Oren

    4.4(129 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    What a fantastic little find!…read more We stopped by for brunch as this "Mediterranean-inspired" brunch caught our eye. It lived up to our expectations and exceeded them. The restaurant is bright, clean, and modern. We started with the Smooth Criminal cocktail and the Pineapple Sangria. Both great. Well balanced, unique ingredients, everything you want in a unique cocktail. We did order the whipped feta appetizer, but unfortunately they were very busy and there was some miscommunication. We didn't get to eat it at the restaurant, but they kindly packaged it for us to take home and we enjoyed it later. Although it was good, it would have been way better fresh. But these things happen, it didn't spoil our brunch. On to the mains: lamb shoulder hash...at brunch? Yes, please!!! Topped with two perfectly poached eggs, and brunch potatoes on the side with a nice crisp salad and fresh bread. The lamb was seasoned to perfection, and melted in my mouth. The biggest surprise for me were the potatoes. Brunch potatoes are usually overly greasy and bland. These were fresh, salted, and had the perfect crispness. I would like to think they are fresh, but even if they're frozen...well done! I would have happily eaten 2-3 of these lamb dishes. The French toast was the second entree. Brown butter and maple foam, on top of a piece of French toast that is the size of a small child. Even with all of the sauce, the toast was still crisp. It was a very heavy dish, some fresh berries with some acidity would be nice to cut through it, but the overall flavor was on point. The wine list is exquisite. If you enjoy good wine, this is the spot for you. Their reserve list has some absolute bangers on it at a very reasonable price. All in all, it was a nice experience. We would happily recommend and return.

    Huge bar, great selection of whisky! Im pregnant so couldn't partake. But, just looking at…read moreeveryones fancy drink orders was fun and they all looked amazing. Ambiance reminds me of a fancy place you would find in a larger city. Upscale and minimalistic. Very pleasant. I sat at the bar so unsure about service at a table. Unfortunately, I felt overlooked at the bar, especially since I wasn't drinking. The staff was extremely busy making drinks and I had to get their attention whenever I needed anything. Would recommend making reservations to get a table seat to receive proper service. I ordered the burger with fries. Cooked well but the flavor was nothing special. Will return and try something else!

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    Smoke on Cherry Street - Smoky chicken pasta.

    Smoke on Cherry Street

    4.2(699 reviews)
    1.6 miCherry Street
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    Great food! Great service!! Great value!!! I took my…read moredaughters here and between the three of us we were able to try all of the sides, except the beans. They definitely have their own twist on things. The sweet potatoes were good but a little heavy on the nutmeg. They tasted like a mix of apple and pumpkin pie. The mac and cheese was really creamy. I really liked the horseradish coleslaw. I'm not a big fan of collard greens but I still tried them and actually thought they were pretty good. For our mains, two of us had the brisket and one had ribs. Both were super good. There were 4 different sauces. I recommend trying them all. I wanted to try the sausage but they were sold out. I guess you need to get there earlier than an hour before they closed. We finished with a couple desserts. The banana pudding was probably the best I've had. Their seasonal cobbler was blueberry and very tasty! I was hoping for peach. Maybe next time. Yes there will definitely be a next time. It was a lot of food so we had plenty left over that ate for lunch the next day. The atmosphere is super friendly and really clean. Like most barbecue places I've been to there is no table service. You order and pay at the counter. Then depending on how busy they are they will bring your food to your table or have you pick up at the counter. For me the cherry on top is their pay it forward meal. For $15 you can buy a meal for someone in need. They hand you a receipt that you pin to a board. Then when someone needs a meal they can go in and grab one off the board. They offer them their lunch special. While I was there I saw a very grateful individual come in and get a meal. The staff were super nice and treated them just like any other customer. Great food! Great service! Great value! Do yourself a favor and try this place!

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    Smoke on Cherry Street - Green chili Mac n cheese

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    Burger and substituted mashed potatoes for the fries

    Redrock Canyon Grill

    Redrock Canyon Grill

    4.4(686 reviews)
    9.9 mi
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    We really only come here because my brother and his wife like it and they live out here…read more That is only to say it is a little trek for us from midtown and it often costs us a toll. Oops! I recommend getting a reservation, especially at dinner time. We like to go right before the sun goes down because everyone claps, ring bells and cheer for another day gone! It is a good time. :) The food and drinks are good. What you would expect from a fast casual restaurant. My boyfriend likes the Smokey old fashion. It is a whole thing also with a lid on it at serving and then a bunch of smoke rises from the glass. It's fun. The servers are all kind and it is clean inside. You do have a view of the river which is nice.

    First timer... Let's dig in - The jalapeño cornbread…read morestarted things off with a kick! 10/10 Warm, comforting and full of flavor. For my starter I ordered "Our Nice Little Salad" this beauty was crisp, fresh, and had tomatoes that popped in your mouth and bursted with flavor. The in-house croutons had that perfect buttery crunch, spiced pecans added a unique boldness and the homemade ranch was thick and creamy. I will say I had to ask three times for ranch. I just kept waiting. For our main courses we had the bone-in pork chop. Thick, juicy, and properly rested paired with red mashed potatoes.... Which were very good. The seasonal corn - was gone so quick! It was just so delicious. Ate that right up!! The shrimp scampi leaned heavily into garlic and butter in the best possible way. Shrimp were big, tender and juicy. Unfortunately my rotisserie chicken.... was very dry. I kept choking because of that. I was unable to eat it, that was disappointing. As far as atmosphere... very warm lighting, intimate feels, candle lit, steady energy, attentive staff. The dining room hums with laughter and happy customers... but without overtaking the conversation at our table. The volume was comfortable considering it was a full house.

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    Sweet Lisa's Cafe - soulfood - Updated June 2026

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