We've been to Crain a few times now and we've loved each experience. It's a cute sit down venue with plenty of space and light. The service has always been enjoyable! The staff know exactly what to recommend and we've never been steered wrong. Their prime rib is probably my favorite item on the menu. It is such a great meal for the price. It's cooked perfectly, is a large portion, and has great flavor for the Au Ju. We also lovedddd the beef stroganoff! It was a special item of the week when we first tried it and we were happy to see it became part of the regular menu when we came back a second time. Their poutine fries are apparently one of their most popular items. I'm usually not a fan of poutine fries, but my husband really wanted to try it and I'm glad I agreed because they were phenomenal! Not mushy and weird like normal poutine fries at other places. The sauces complemented the crispy fries very well. Overall this became one of our favorite spots to just pop in and grab a meal at while our daughter was in the NICU nearby. We will be making it a staple going forward! read more

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Came on a Monday , around 7pm it wasn't too packed . Got seated and greeted fast. I got a lavender French 75 to drink which was different for me but it was pretty good . I got the chop with the green chile Mac and cheese , the chop was very very good ,nice taste also juiciness and the jalapeño peach jam was a really good pair . The Mac and cheese was a little too watery but flavor was good , I did appreciate them trying to make the cheese a little more to my liking . It wasn't very loud at all read more

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We love The Crain sooo much. Honestly we thought it would be just a bar with casual eats but they have a pretty diverse menu. We love the 2 chicken - it has the best of both worlds of fried and grilled. 10/10!! We also really like their wings as an appetizer. If you sit at the bar the bartenders actually engage with you and even will write you name on a piece of paper so they can formally acknowledge you. I hesitate to write such a great review because it's always super busy in there but definitely not a place I can gatekeeper! read more

The Crain Lounge & Kitchen - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Same strip mall as the Sprouts Farmers Market at the corner of McArthur & NW 122nd St. Large bar straight ahead from entrance, hostess stand at discrete corner to the left. There's maybe 1-2 dozen seatings, two large booths and the scattered tables and bar tables. Couldn't see very well, but in the back looked like some just sofa seating, maybe for relaxing? The mood is dark and intimate, perfect for drinks and lounging. Staff is attentive and efficient, we were seated immediately. The Peppers were delicious, maybe a tad sweet. The Wedge Salad was good. Their Prime Rib is their signature dish, which was also good. There were parts that were tough and chewy, but the parts that were tender were delectable. The combination of the raw horseradish with au'jus sauce is to die for. Don't get the Flash Fried Spinach, tasted like tissue paper. The Pork Chop was the star of the night, tender and juicy. Delicious! Overall experience was pleasant. More if you're interested in Americanized food with a flair. Close enough to our house, so will probably come back to try their other fares. read more

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Our server was wonderful! The ambiance was nice and it wasn't to loud that you couldn't have a conversation. The food was good but for price I expected a little more wow factor. The dessert was a chocolate cake of some sort and it was yummy! Chocolate with a little cheesecake! read more

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Amazing food, incredible service, friendly atmosphere! Creative dishes, yummy drinks and good people!

A gathering of friends to celebrate two birthdays! What a fun time! The Perfect Margarita's were just that . . . Perfect! We started out with the Guacamole & Salsa I really enjoyed the Guac! Great Appetizer! I chose the Rueben and it was delicious! I would definitely recommend this sandwich, I wasn't really impressed with the fries they were just - meh! My wife chose the one of the daily specials the Rib Eye. She would have preferred one that was less charred but she did eat the entire steak! It was my wife's birthday and she chose the Creme Brûlée - excellent choice. Definitely a great place to meet up with friends for Drinks & Dinner! Our server Savannah was really nice and was there when were needed her! Very pleasant & friendly! I can see this becoming a regular place to come for appetizers & drinks or dinner & drinks! read more

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The drinks are good, the appetizers are phenomenal! The service is amazing and the environment is really laid back. Great place for some drinks in a calm atmosphere. read more

Food atmosphere and service was impeccable Locally owned and owner on site. Happy hour was great too read more

A fairly new place close to our house. This was the first time that we went and we were able to get in. The rest of the time it's been busy with over an hour wait. The service was good and he was very attentive. The recommendations to try different appetizers and sides were great. The fried green tomatoes were off the charts. The brussels sprouts were good but the mushrooms are delicious. Food overall was good. Steak was cooked as asked but lots of fat on the steak. Dogs loved that part. Chicken stand which was both g spectacular and mac and cheese was good but didn't knock your socks off. I would try it again because maybe I didn't order the right item but would eat the fried green tomatoes again. The place itself was clean and well designed. It is small on the inside so I understand the wait. read more

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A second visit to The Crain to sample more menu items. Three different mixed drinks at our table, each excellent. The food was great, beautifully prepared and delicious. Lexi, our server, was above and beyond perfect. I'm also always impressed when the manager is constantly attentive to guests. Thank you for another memorable experience. read more

Owner Ross Crain and Chef Garrett have done it again. Stop by any Tuesday for some "melt-n-yo-mouth" fried catfish and all the fixin's. Of course you will experience great service and that friendly neighborhood vibe The Crain is known for. read more

Stopped by The Crain for dinner and drinks, and this place impressed. First off, huge shoutout to the bartenders--absolutely electric energy. Fun, bubbly, and clearly loving what they do, they made the whole experience even better. My wife went with the prime rib sliders--tender, juicy, packed with flavor. I had the chicken two ways, and both were spot-on. Crispy where it should be, juicy where it counts, and every bite delivered. But let's talk about the star of the show: the s'mores old fashioned. Yes, you read that right. It's creative, delicious, and totally one-of-a-kind--like dessert and cocktail had a genius baby. Everything about The Crain felt fresh, welcoming, and just plain fun. Already planning our next visit. Stopped by The Crain for dinner and drinks, and this place impressed. First off, huge shoutout to the bartenders--absolutely electric energy. Fun, bubbly, and clearly loving what they do, they made the whole experience even better. My wife went with the prime rib sliders--tender, juicy, packed with flavor. I had the chicken two ways, and both were spot-on. Crispy where it should be, juicy where it counts, and every bite delivered. But let's talk about the star of the show: the s'mores old fashioned. Yes, you read that right. It's creative, delicious, and totally one-of-a-kind--like dessert and cocktail had a genius baby. Everything about The Crain felt fresh, welcoming, and just plain fun. Already planning our next visit. read more

The Crain Lounge & Kitchen - S'mores Old Fashioned - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The Crain Lounge & Kitchen is an awesome neighborhood bar with delicious food. We ordered Arborist red blend fantastic wine. I'm not a wine drinker, but it was delicious, we enjoyed our wine without being rushed to order. After viewing the food menu, we decided to go with the Shareables: Prime Rib sliders, and the green chili mac & cheese. The prime rib sliders come with 5 sliders served on a toasted buttery slider bun with thinly sliced prime rib, and I believe it was provolone cheese - beautiful presentation. That included au jus and creamy horseradish.The prime rib sliders melted in your mouth absolutely delicious!! We also ordered the green chili Mac & cheese - white creamy cheese sauce with finely chopped green chili's combined with perfectly cooked macaroni. Our server Emily, gave excellent customer service! Great atmosphere, fun and lively, and not loud, you can actually hear the person you're talking to talk! Paraphrasing Toby Keith's song, 'I love this bar'!!! read more

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We sat at the bar. Emily was great. Lovely Guinness and Cosmopolitan martini.Wings are the best hands down ! Excellent cheesecake . Sorry we ate before we could take pictures! read more

Service and food are amazing. My husband and I absolutely love this place. Great atmosphere!! My husband and I will split the Rueben on occasions. The prime rib sliders are a must try and along with the mac and cheese. read more

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The wait was a little long but everyone was very nice and accommodating while we waited. The food came out in a very timely manner and everything was made well. The food was pretty good. The food menu is on the smaller side, but they have a large selection of bar drinks. It was a little loud so if you're hard of hearing it may be a little difficult to converse. Overall, it was a good experience and that staff is exceptional they held the door open for every person that walked out and were friendly. read more

I got the fish of the day, did not very much flavor probably the worst white fish i have ever had ;as well as just warm not hot .I got augratin potatoes they were chewy and the cheese was cold on top? My bartender was very kind and replaced potatoes w mac and cheese .I feel like everyone should say welcome in and say their name so if you need something you can ask for them . They have a happy hour but no wine on the happy hour . I am very disappointed. read more

I absolutely enjoyed my experience here and will make this a regular place I visit! I came in around 5ish on a Wednesday and the place was already packed. The hostess was nice enough to place an extra chair at the bar for me. The bartenders were very nice and I enjoyed my drinks. They were quick and always making sure I had what I needed/wanted. For my meal I had the chicken 2 ways which is one of their most popular dishes and I am so glad I did because it was delicious! For my side I had the green chili mac and it was amazing! Highly recommend and making a reservation if you are wanting a table. read more

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Busy Friday night but we were able to get 2 seats at the bar. This owner worked for Hal Smith Restaurant Group for over 20 years. Several of the bartenders had worked under Ross for more than 10 years. Good experience, go check them out! read more

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Just passing through, but actually chose my hotel based on some internet research last night. I had the Chop & Green Chili Mac. It was excellent and highly recommend. The chop was one of the best pork chops I've had in a restaurant. Neat, fun and unique cocktails as well. Friendly service. First time in OKC and ready to come back. read more

Excellent location for a late lunch or early dinner. The staff was very welcoming and informative. The prime rib was very tasty. My wife loved her beef stroganoff. We will definitely return in the near future. read more

This place is pure excellence! Fantastic ambience. The cocktails are wonderful, the food is amazing and the service is top notch! Quite possibly my new favorite spot! read more

The Crain Lounge & Kitchen - Philly prime rib sliders, dirty martini and fried green tomatoes - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

We sat at the bar and Madison was friendly and answered our questions as we learned more about mixology! We met a nice couple who treated us to our first mini beers and they are amazing - a must try! The first time we dined we had charcuterie and it was a nice addition to cocktails after a bike ride. Great local hang! read more

The Crain Lounge & Kitchen - Mini beer is an amazing treat to end the evening! - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

heard about this place from friends, but had never Ben, being on the other side of town. When an old friend called, this place was between us and the location worked out. My first impression was it was very clean, the beer very cold and Emily our server was letting us talk without being interruptive. The chuck roast dish was excellent and we finished off with a brandy Alexander. Was quite happy with our time there..over 3 hours. read more

The food here was such a hit! Everything we had was delicious except for the steak. Started off with the prime rib sliders and the poutine fries. I got the Oscar's steak and it wasn't good. The steak wasn't of the best quality. My friends got the prime rib, burger, two way chicken, and a pasta dish. The chicken was my favorite dish. The potato scallop was undercooked and hard. The Brussels sprouts was good but the Mac and cheese was the best dish!! read more

Outstanding. Food is legit. Can be a wait cause this place is busy. Recommend the Rueben and Day after Soup (Steak soup). Staff is great and chef is fantastic. read more

The interior is intimate and inviting. Food, wine and great cocktails! Definitely add to you list of spots! read more

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Great atmosphere! Super friendly staff. Fried Green Tomatoes are the best in town! Prime rib sliders a must. Not to mention the heavenly Frozen Club Special. read more

The Crain Lounge & Kitchen - Fried Green Tomatoes and a Little Beer - not actually a beer so womderful - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Our server Abe was awesome! So friendly and super attentive. The food was excellent, great flavors and beautiful presentation. I will say that the noise level was a bit over average restaurants. Of course it was a Saturday night and very busy, but the space just lends to a louder dynamic. But it did not detract from a great experience. read more

The Crain Lounge & Kitchen - Reuben - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Nice atmosphere at The Crain. They don't open until 2pm but they have great prices and food! read more

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We have visited The Crain several times in the last six months. Love their happy hour deals from 2-6 pm everyday. After being open only after a year or so, it nice to see that sometimes their is a wait on tables ( usually less than 10 minutes) good sign to me that the place has repeat business, which shows that the food is good and prices are great. The owner visits each table to see how things are going. read more

My new favorite place in OKC! Service, food, drinks, and atmosphere are perfect! Great place for a date night or grabbing drinks with the girl! Will definitely be a reoccurring costumer! read more

The Crain Lounge & Kitchen - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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It was fantastic. Girls evening for the holidays. Server was very attentive and food was fantastic! It is a small bar and restaurant that was very cozy. The half price bottle of wine was definitely worth it! Will be back read more

Great new place in our area. Typically a bit of a wait because it's new, but worth the wait. Creative drink selection, menu with nice variety, great sides, and huge desserts to share. read more

Service is awesome. Very calm environment. Food was delicious. Had the wings. Generous portion of juicy, spicy wings. Drinks were on point! Loved the prime rib! Cooked the way it should be. Great flavor. Would definitely go back! read more

What a great place for Okc. The food , drinks and atmosphere were all amazing. The owner talks to the tables and everyone pitched in where they are needed. We can't wait to go back. read more

We love The Crain! Been coming here since they opened in December and we are never disappointed. The staff is amazing & friendly, the ambiance is ceear & we felt instantly comfortable & welcomed from the minute we stepped inside . Highly recommend read more

I had the prime rib w/ a caesar salad. The Prime rib was excellent, but the Caesar salad was nothing special- Caesar dressing was really a disappointment. My husband had the Rueben and chili Mac & cheese. The Rueben was pretty good but not great. The Mac & cheese was amazing. We finished with crème brûlée and it was really good but could have used a few fresh berries. Our service by Mckenzie was really good. We noted there were a lot of people working for such a small restaurant. This restaurant is definitely worth was coming back & exploring more food options. Just a few easy fixes and our meal could have been a 5+. read more

Service was great. There during Happy Hour. The atmosphere is really nice. Didn't try the food. Others in my party did. Would definitely go again read more