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Eat & drink in Tahlequah

Locally owned places to eat and drink in and around Tahlequah. Chains are easy enough to find without us.

36 places to eat

Above PaR BBQ

Barbecue restaurant on Highway 51.

Hours
Wed–Thu 10:30 AM–7 PM; Fri–Sat 10:30 AM–8 PM, or until sold out
Where
12967 Highway 51, Tahlequah, OK · Directions
Phone
(918) 316-7966
Online
Facebook page

Closes early if it sells out.

Lunch · Dinner · BBQ

Checked Oct 18, 2026

Asian Star

Chinese and Japanese takeout on South Muskogee Ave.

Hours
Takeout: Mon–Thu 11 AM–8:45 PM; Fri 11 AM–9 PM; Sat closed; Sun noon–8:45 PM
Where
1313 S Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464 · Directions
Phone
(918) 431-0800
Online
asianstartahlequah.com

Lunch · Dinner · Asian

Checked Oct 18, 2026

Big Red Restaurant

Family-owned restaurant in Keys serving breakfast, burgers and barbecue, near Lake Tenkiller.

Hours
Not published online. Check their page or call.
Where
26186 Highway 82, Keys, OK · Directions
Phone
(918) 456-0411
Online
bigredbbq.com

Has a drive-thru and takes call-in orders.

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner · Burgers · BBQ

Diamondhead Resort

Illinois River float resort on Highway 10 with a bar and grill.

Hours
Not published online. Check their page or call.
Where
12081 OK-10, Tahlequah, OK 74464 · Directions
Phone
(918) 456-4545
Online
diamondheadresorts.com

On Highway 10 by the Illinois River. The grill and bar keep longer hours in float season, so check its site before going.

Lunch · Dinner · Late night · Bar

Emery's Grill

Downtown grill serving burgers, wings and flatbread pizzas on North Muskogee Ave.

Hours
Sun–Thu 11 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sat 11 AM–10 PM
Where
409 N Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464 · Directions
Phone
(918) 456-4210
Online
emerysgrill.com

Lunch · Dinner · Burgers · Family

Checked Oct 18, 2026

Fite's Cafe

Cherokee-owned family café serving classic American dishes such as burger baskets and catfish dinners.

Hours
Not published online. Check their page or call.
Online
Facebook page

Its website and Facebook page give different addresses and phone numbers (2084 W Choctaw St vs 1310 S Muskogee Ave), so call or check Facebook before going.

Burgers · Family

Frybread Factory

Cherokee-owned food trailer specializing in fry bread and Indian tacos.

Hours
Not published online. Check their page or call.
Phone
(918) 410-6470
Online
Facebook page

Location varies, so check its Facebook page before going; the street address it lists may be a residence, so it is left blank here.

Food truck · Cherokee

Kawi Cafe

Coffee shop and café on South Muskogee Ave downtown.

Hours
Not published online. Check their page or call.
Where
215 S Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464 · Directions
Phone
(918) 458-6114
Online
Facebook page

Run by Cherokee Nation Commerce Services.

Coffee

Kroner & Baer

Downtown pub with wood-fired pizza, craft beer and live music.

Hours
Mon–Thu 3 PM–10 PM; Fri 3 PM–midnight; Sat 10 AM–midnight (kitchen closes 10 PM)
Where
200 N Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464 · Directions
Phone
(918) 708-5315
Online
kronerandbaer.com

Saturday brunch runs 10 AM to 1 PM, and the family-friendly areas are open until 9 PM. The same page also mentions lunch from 11 AM on Fridays, so call if you're going early on a Friday.

Dinner · Late night · Bar · Pizza

Checked Oct 18, 2026

Linney Breaux's

Cajun and Creole restaurant on East Fourth St.

Hours
Mon–Sat 11 AM–9 PM; closed Sunday
Where
1095 E 4th St, Tahlequah, OK 74464 · Directions
Phone
(918) 708-9461
Online
linneybreauxs.com

Crab and shrimp boils are served Mon–Fri from 5 PM and all day Saturday.

Lunch · Dinner · Southern

Checked Oct 18, 2026

Ned's

Neighborhood pub on North Muskogee Ave, open since 1985.

Hours
Not published online. Check their page or call.
Where
316 N Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464 · Directions
Phone
(918) 456-3341
Online
Facebook page

Bar

Rafa's Burrito Co.

Burrito, bowl and taco restaurant on North Muskogee Ave.

Hours
Mon–Sat 11 AM–9 PM; Sun 11 AM–7 PM
Where
218 N Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464 · Directions
Phone
(918) 871-4040
Online
rafasburritoco.com

Serves beer and margaritas.

Lunch · Dinner · Mexican

Checked Oct 18, 2026

Red Moon

Sushi and Asian restaurant on Holiday Dr.

Hours
Not published online. Check their page or call.
Where
761 Holiday Dr, Tahlequah, OK 74464 · Directions
Phone
(918) 456-2818
Online
Website

Asian

Roxie's BBQ

Family-owned barbecue restaurant on Highway 10, on the way to the Illinois River.

Hours
Thu–Sat 11 AM–9 PM; Sun 11 AM–7 PM; closed Mon–Wed
Where
16407 Hwy 10, Tahlequah, OK · Directions
Phone
(918) 457-7712
Online
roxiesbbqok.com

Also caters.

Lunch · Dinner · BBQ

Checked Oct 18, 2026

Squeeze Inn

Bar on Spring St with live music, cold beer, fresh juice, bites and retro gaming.

Hours
Mon–Sat 4 PM–2 AM; Sun noon–10 PM
Where
109 Spring St, Tahlequah, OK · Directions
Online
Instagram

Bar · Late night

Checked Oct 18, 2026

Sweet On Main

Ice cream shop on North Muskogee Ave serving rolled ice cream, boba and dirty sodas.

Hours
Not published online. Check their page or call.
Where
225 N Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464 · Directions
Online
Facebook page

Formerly The Rollie Pollie; the hours it last posted on Facebook were summer hours, so check its page.

Dessert

Tahlequah Farmers' Market

Saturday market with local produce, baked goods, prepared food such as tamales, and handmade goods.

Hours
Every Saturday from April to October
Where
200 E Morgan St, Tahlequah, OK 74464 · Directions
Online
tahlequahfarmersmarket.com

Seasonal; under the pavilion across from Norris Park. The site does not give opening times.

Grocery · Crafts · Downtown

Checked Oct 18, 2026

The Whirling Dervish

Food truck park on Old River Road.

Hours
Not published online. Check their page or call.
Where
1016 Old River Road, Tahlequah, OK · Directions
Online
Facebook page

Hosts a variety of food trucks, with seating and parking.

Food truck

Vidalia's Cafe & Catering

Locally owned café serving sandwiches, salads and desserts on North Muskogee Ave.

Hours
Mon–Fri 11 AM–7 PM; Sat 11 AM–3 PM; closed Sunday
Where
319 N Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464 · Directions
Phone
(918) 456-5551
Online
Website

Also caters.

Lunch · Dinner · Dessert

Checked Oct 18, 2026

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