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    The Winston

    4.5 (487 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Inside. Plenty of tables for larger groups
    Mike E.

    Had delicious food for brunch including very good coffee. The Continental seemed like a lighter option but it's actually quite filling. The feel is upscale casual, a place where the OU students bring their visiting family. Service was prompt and friendly. Will be back when in Norman.

    Just down the street from James Garner square
    Charles H.

    What a wonderful spot to grab a drink and great food. Their food options are truly delicious. Give the sweet potato pasta a try, you won't be disappointed. Server Johnathan is a superstar. Consider asking for his section. He's full of energy, very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about their offerings. The Winston is a great time and opportunity to spend some time in a historic Norman building. Highly recommended!

    Chicken fried steak sandwich with sweet potato fries
    Jaz M.

    The Winston is an excellent choice for lunch or dinner if you find yourself in Norman, Oklahoma. My wife stumbled across their Yelp and dragged me in so that she we could try their chicken fried steak sandwich. I AM VERY PLEASED to have come by, this place is A GEM! First of all the vibe and decor of this resteraunt is very modern and upbeat and I loved that. Menu has a variety and the drink menu was very extensive. Since we were there for happy hour, we appreciated their fantastic selections of whiskey and port wines. We sat at the bar and our bartender was incrediblely helpful! She made some great reccoemndations and was just very kind. After placing our order, our drinks and food we're out in minutes. Food was of great quality and seasoned/cooked to perfection. For $76 bucks I had an incredible dinner with my wife and we had several drinks. The happy hour is truly a great deal! The food and service is truly great. Do your life a favor and grab a bite to eat The Winston.

    Rebecca F.

    Food: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 4.5/5 Food came out quickly. Ordered the roasted pork shoulder, a side of fries, and a glass of merlot. Pork itself was a bit dry and under seasoned, but if eaten together with the caramel onions, it was perfect. Broccoli was cooked well with still a little bit of crunch and also seasoned well. Fries were nice and crispy. Server was pleasant and checked on my table at just the right frequency. Once of the better places in Norman.

    Margarita
    Doreen K.

    Great atmosphere in this place! Staff are extremely friendly. Happy hour pricing is fabulous... why not go early! We had the Drunken Tuna ceviche and it was so good. Also the Chicken crumble flatbread... oh so yummy! The margarita was fantastic! The old spice was good too, just forgot to ask for the vault ice for the first one. So the second was even better!!

    Chicken Parmesan with sweet potato pasta
    Summer G.

    Fun find for good food. The food was extremely delicious and packed with flavor. I will say the service is sub par. It took about 15 minutes for our original server to even greet us and offer us drinks. Then another 20 minutes of waiting on just the two drinks we ordered. (Water and Dr Pepper, not a bar drink) The manager noticed we still hadn't had our beverages or our meal order taken and took care of us from there. Our server told us 'the computers froze' which is a bit hard to believe because everyone around us had been continuously served and no other server seemed put out. She could have at least brought us waters to tide us over while we waited and told us about the delay. We had both had long days and just wanted a quick bite to eat so the ridiculous waiting sort of ruined our 'first time' experience there.

    Laila Rae V.

    I had such a yummy snack here... truffle fries and a tomato soup. It was so delicious! I had a champagne bomb, expresso martini, and a sangria to drink for their happy hour. All the drinks were amazing! It was super busy but everything seemed to come out at a decent time! The vibes are super casual and fun!

    Shakshuka
    Cathleen S.

    Immediate seating always starts the visit out right. Matt was an attentive and competent server. Shakshuka at brunch was off the charts: hint of sweetness in the cornbread base, attention-getting spice in the tomato stew, and perfectly cooked sunny-side up eggs. Solid American burger with Parmesan truffle fries. Good grilled cheese and tomato soup. Great biscuits and gravy. Dessert was worth the splurge: chocolate mousse cake was a large portion and the sweet potato cheesecake with toasted marshmallows on top was a modest but perfectly-sized portion: all the flavor, none of the guilt!

    Veggie pasta with blackened shrimp with homemade marinara (spicy!). Also some lovely bourbon.
    Roger C.

    Even though the students cram in here, and there's usually a 1 hr wait on Friday or Saturday night, this place is so worth it. Great and healthy choices like this salmon power bowl round out a stellar menu. The staff is amazing and work well under the noisy pressure that is the OU student body (cheap cocktails lol). Try it today!

    Mike R.

    We met our daughter for lunch on a recent Wednesday. What a pleasant surprise. The room is casual, clean and comfortable. Our server was very competent and all smiles. We started with the fired buffalo wonton app which was much better than it sounds. My wife and I had similar dishes with the seared tuna. Good size portions and vert tasty. We plan to check out the Edmond location and take some friends.

    Parmesan truffle crispy potatoes
    Naomi W.

    A fun spot to stop for a late lunch. A great waiter name Jake! Everything we got was delicious!

    Chip-otle Off The Old Block
    Gary M.

    The Truffle Shuffle Burger is EXACTLY what I needed. As I'm quick to order a burger before anything, I couldn't help what came with it along with swapping the patty for a lighter option. Before that came out, I got to try the Crispy Duck Wings. The wings were good. It was coated with a sriracha-sweet chili glaze & hoisin (I LOVE hoisin), the flavors that took place made me want to not share & clean the plate (we had a big group). As for the burger, I got the Garlic Quinoa Vegan Patty & I've never had a patty like that before. It was also good. Outside of that, the burger comes with truffle oil, parmesan crisp, pickled red onion, sautéed mushrooms, soy-garlic aioli AND melted mozzarella cheese. Yeah... Just Imagine... So much flavor. I enjoyed my side of Spicy Sweet Fries, sweet potato fries hit with hot honey. They also have Scarborough Fries, which are LOADED with different herbs & hot honey. The service was great. One server was initially taking care of the whole party (we had two tables split out on the front patio). Extra assistance would come here & there, overall consistent. I'd come back to try more of their menu.

    Bacon avocado burger & truffle parmesan fries

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    Buffalo chicken wontons were really good. Have not ever been disappointed here when we visit.

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    This place was epic! Great food and the margarita was to die for! My husband and I will definitely be back soon!

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    Everything. Claire is the best wait staff Everyone makes you feel so welcome there. . Food is always good. Ambiance is great

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    The food was excellent. The staff were friendly and attentive. I would recommend and I will return.

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    We've been coming here for 6 years and they never disappoint from the service to the food and drinks.

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    My favorite restaurant when I'm in Norman and working at the courthouse nearby. Everything I've ordered was fantastic. Great atmosphere too.

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    Everything was delicious! We went for Breakfast and the food was nicely prepared, tasted good and we had really good service.

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    Best sandwich shop in Norman. Unbelievable steak sandwich and twice fried French fries. Best ever.

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    Opolis

    Opolis

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    I came here for an EDM night. I'd been complaining that there is nothing going on in Norman, so I…read morewas thrilled when I heard about this. I had driven by Opolis many times, but had avoided the bar scene because I wasn't keen on running into people I'd gone to HS with. Luckily, the night I went there was no one from my HS class, in fact there weren't that many people at all and the music was fire! Normanites need to do better and support businesses and local music scenes like this. The cover charge was minimal at $8 and the drinks were good.

    June 2, 2023 I went to Opolis tonight and it was a blast…read more From what I gather a group of "fascinating and eclectic young individuals" have shown enterpreuneuship and taken ownership of this club in the recent past and are putting together a unique vision into action. This is a good place for entertainment at University of Oklahoma - good people, good times and great experiences. I was a bit early and got introduced to these owners and it was the begining of the wonderful experience. - I had the delicious house Pineapple punch with rum which was excellent and just one glass put a "buzz in my turban" - I got to see the menu and noticed a yummy array of food but did not eat as I had already eaten my dinner! Will be there tomorrow to eat! - The ambience of the place reflects on the warmth and friendly nature of the ownership! The bar was well stocked and well kept, the premises were very clean and there was a sense of pride in what was being done. The outside patio was very charming! - The service was impeccable and as I mentioned in the earlier paragraphs there could not be a friendlier place! Thank you Addi, Lane, Eli, Sarah, Ethan and Julius for looking after me so well. You people are going to go places. To summarize, I had an excellent experience on the above these three categories and I will be going to the dance party on the 3rd!! I strongly recommend this venue for anybody's entertainment needs and a place to get together with friends! As far as entertainment- there was an out of state "modern country western band," Tommy Goodroad and his band, and it was their first gig in Oklahoma. It was excellent stuff played by a very talented band with the artists playing a whole spectrum of originals and cover music. Hope to see you all at the Opolis sometime soon. Have a great weekend!! Regards Baljit

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    The Winston - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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