Late Night Eats in Downtown OKC

You just wrapped a show at Paycom Center, finished a study sprint at OU Med, or got lost in a sunset walk at Scissortail Park.

You are hungry, it is late, and you want real food near home. Living at The Pulse OKC puts you minutes from Bricktown, Midtown, Automobile Alley, and the Plaza District, which means late-night kitchens, lively patios, and easy rideshares when the rest of the city powers down.

This guide keeps it simple and accurate so you can pick a spot, eat well, and get home fast.

After a concert at Paycom Center: where to eat late in Downtown OKC

There are a bunch of late night food options near The Pulse OKC. If you want to stay in district, start with Fuel for a sure midnight kitchen, or cruise to Truck Yard on weekends for trucks and live music. For groups, Parlor is the easy choice with multiple stalls and plenty of seating. Verify kitchen cutoffs before you head out.

Fuel Bar & Grill — Bricktown Walkable from the arena. Live bands, burgers, wings, and a late scene. The kitchen typically runs to midnight with the bar open until 2 am. Check the day-of post for kitchen status. 222 E Sheridan Ave. 

Truck Yard — Lower Bricktown Backyard vibe with rotating food trucks and music. Open until 2 am on Friday and Saturday, to midnight other days. Truck lineups and last-call times vary, so peek at their feed. 240 Centennial Dr. 

Parlor OKC — edge of Automobile Alley Multi-kitchen food hall with two bars. Open until 2 am on Friday and Saturday. Kitchens usually wind down earlier, so arrive before last call for food. 11 NE 6th St.

Best food after midnight in Midtown OKC

R&J Lounge and Supper Club — Midtown Vintage diner energy and a real kitchen after midnight. They serve food until 12:30 am nightly, bar to 2 am. It is one of the most reliable plates in the city after 12. 320-B NW 10th St.

Uptown 23rd spots serving past 1 am

Guyutes — Creative pub food with a rooftop. Doors open until 2 am daily and the regular menu runs until 1:30 am. Confirm the night’s cutoff on their Instagram. 730 NW 23rd St.

Seoul Pocha — Korean street food and karaoke. Open until 2 am Thursday through Sunday and to midnight Monday through Wednesday. Great for tteokbokki, wings, and a late group table. 1520 NW 23rd St. 

Pizza after midnight near the Plaza District

Empire Slice House — Plaza District Giant New York style slices and full pies. Hours usually run to 11 pm on weeknights and around midnight on Friday and Saturday. Not a 2 am move, but clutch before midnight. 1804 NW 16th St. 

Food halls open late near Downtown OKC

Parlor OKC is open until 2 am on weekends, with bars late and kitchens that close earlier. Plan to order food first, then linger at the bar. Truck Yard is not a hall but functions like one with multiple trucks on busy nights. Check menus and last calls on socials.

Getting around safely at night in Downtown OKC

Stick to lit streets and main corridors. Order rideshare from inside the venue and meet at a marked pickup along Sheridan or Reno. If your group is big, set one pickup spot to keep it simple.

Living at The Pulse OKC puts late night eats minutes away

From Bricktown patios to Midtown supper club classics to Uptown 23rd rooftops, most of these kitchens are five to ten minutes away from The Pulse OKC by scooter or rideshare. Decide late, eat well, and be home fast.

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FAQ: Late night dining in Downtown OKC

What is the latest open kitchen near Downtown OKC on weekends?

Seoul Pocha is open until 2 am Thursday through Sunday. Guyutes serves its regular menu until 1:30 am with doors open until 2 am. R&J serves food until 12:30 am nightly. Hours can change, so check socials before you go.

Where can I eat within walking distance of Paycom Center after a game?

Fuel Bar & Grill is the closest reliable pick with a kitchen that typically runs to midnight and a bar to 2 am. For a larger scene, Truck Yard runs to 2 am on Friday and Saturday, and Parlor is open until 2 am on weekends with kitchens that close earlier. Verify same-day hours. 

Is there a late night food hall near Bricktown?

Yes. Parlor OKC stays open until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays, though individual stalls often close earlier. Order food first, then hang at the bar. Always confirm day-of.

Can I get pizza after midnight in Downtown OKC?

Empire Slice House in the Plaza District generally runs to about midnight on weekends and 11 pm on most weekdays. If it is later, pivot to Guyutes or Seoul Pocha for late food. Hours change, so check before you go.

Which Bricktown spot serves food the latest?

Fuel’s kitchen is a consistent play to midnight, and Truck Yard has late trucks on weekends. Parlor is close by and open late, but kitchens close earlier than bars. Confirm the day’s last call. 

How late does R&J serve food?

R&J’s kitchen serves until 12:30 am nightly, with the bar open until 2 am. Still confirm before you head out, especially on holidays.

Do late night hours change for events or holidays?

Yes. Venues adjust for Thunder home games, concerts, weather, or holidays. Always tap the website or Instagram story before you leave. The sources above reflect official pages and actively maintained listings.

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About the Author

Tyler Carroll is the Lease-Up Property Manager at The Pulse OKC. A downtown OKC local, he knows the neighborhoods, hidden gems, and best spots as well as he knows apartments. He is the go-to guide for life at The Pulse.

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