Plaza District restaurant serving Southwestern comfort food in a restored former newspaper press building on N Gatewood Avenue, with brunch, cocktails, and classic Oklahoma City favorites.
The Press sits at 1610 N Gatewood Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73106, in a restored former newspaper press building on North Gatewood Avenue in the Plaza District. The restaurant serves Southwestern comfort food with an Oklahoma City point of view — brunch plates, chicken fried ribeye, chilaquiles, shrimp and grits, and cocktails in a dining room that still carries the character of the old press hall.
Why The Press Stands Out
The building is part of the draw. You are eating inside a piece of Oklahoma City history, not a generic strip-mall dining room. The menu reworks regional favorites through a southwestern lens — comfort food that feels familiar to locals but more interesting than a standard diner lineup.
Brunch is a major reason people plan a visit. Weekend mornings bring chilaquiles, breakfast hash, fry bread tacos, and plates built for a slow Plaza District morning. Dinner and the bar hold their own with salads, sandwiches, and cocktails when you want a full sit-down night in the district.
What To Expect
Planning Your Visit
The Press is at 1610 N Gatewood Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73106. Call (405) 208-7739 or visit thepressokc.com for hours, reservations, online ordering, and catering details before you go.
Saturday brunch reservations start at 11:00 a.m. Sunday brunch walk-in rules can differ — check the site or call the restaurant if you are planning a specific arrival time.
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Explore the Plaza District
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Local Tip 1
The Press is a Plaza District favorite in a restored newspaper press building, serving Southwestern comfort food, weekend brunch, and cocktails on N Gatewood Avenue. The room still feels like the old press hall, and the menu leans into Oklahoma classics with a southwestern edge.