A look at where to eat near the Oklahoma City Thunder playoff game

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs and you may have tickets for an upcoming game.

Now your family – or friends, or date – has left it up to you to decide what to eat. You have a few options depending on the day of your game, the size of your party and what you’re in the mood for.

You can also choose to eat during the game as Paycom Center has a number of options available on site.

Here’s a guide to some of what you’ll find at the arena on game day, along with several restaurant options in the area for families, couples and more.

What food options are available at the Paycom Center?

This season, the Paycom Center has added new food vendors and menu options to their roster, including Empire Slice House, located on Section 115 in the arena.

In addition to Empire, Paycom has Cupbop, Korean barbecue in a cup, located in sections 102 and 222, and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, located in section 107.

Other food options guests can find on-site at Paycom’s food operator Levy Restaurants include:

Smoked green chile pork mac and cheese: Michelob Ultra Club, section 116.
MIO Dog (black pepper sausage, pulled pork, tobacco onions, Seikel’s mustard, La Baguette sandwich): MIO Cart, section 113.
The Cheeta-Elote Dog (Footlong corndog rolled in Cheetos): Baseline, Section 118.
PB&J Sandwich (pulled pork, brisket and jalapeno sausage topped with slaw): Blue Pit BBQ, section 225.
Elote dip with homemade tortilla chips and pretzels: Jack Daniel’s Old #7, Section 116.
Cuban Grilled Cheese: Full Court Press, Section 120.
Off The Block Baked Potato (Barbecue Stuffed Baked Potato): Chop-n-Block, section 317.
The Big 3 (Rumble popcorn chicken, loaded nachos, black pepper sausage): Baseline, Schwab’s and Loud City Grille, multiple locations.
Levy’s Famous Dessert Cart: 200’s Level.
Club Special and Island Punch cocktails: multiple locations.

Where can I eat near the Paycom Center?

1. Sparks at Scissortail Park, 300 Oklahoma City Blvd.

Less than a block from the Paycom Center, just diagonally across Oklahoma City Boulevard in Scissortail Park, Spark is a great family-friendly option for burgers, fries, corn dogs, fried chicken sandwiches, delicious custard desserts and more.

Menu: https://www.eatatspark.com/menu

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11am to 9pm

2. Rendezvous Pizza, 27 E Sheridan Ave.

From Detroit to New York style and now Chicago Tavern style thin crust pizza to wings, salads and more, Rendezvous Pizza in Bricktown is a great place for the whole family to grab a bite to eat before a game. The restaurant even has a wide variety of gluten-free menu options.

Menu: https://rendezvouspizza.com/

Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday from 11am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 10pm

3. Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, 145 W Sheridan Ave.

A great date night option just steps from the arena, Mahogany offers everything you’d expect from a steakhouse, along with a selection of non-steak choices. Whether it’s a ribeye, sea bass or something completely different, you’re likely to find something you’ll enjoy on the menu at Mahogany.

Menu: https://mahoganyprimesteakhouse.com/menus/

Opening hours: Sunday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday to Saturday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

4. The Jones Assembly, 901 W Sheridan Ave.

A slightly more elevated but still family-friendly dining option for a pre-game group or date night is The Jones Assembly. Enjoy the patio or reserve seats in the dining room and choose from menu items ranging from unique pizzas to great seafood dishes and playful twists on beloved classics.

Menu: https://www.thejonesassembly.com/

Opening hours: The dining room is open from Tuesday to Friday at 5:00 PM and on Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 AM

5. FLINT Kitchen & Bar

Just steps away from the Paycom Center you will find FLINT Kitchen & Bar at the Colcord Hotel. American classics like chicken fried steak and bacon-wrapped meatloaf are complemented by southern and coastal dishes like shrimp and grits and crab cakes, which provide plenty of variety.

Menu: https://www.flintokc.com/menus/dinner/

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

6. Café de L’asie, 100 W Main Street, Suite 105

Steamed bao, bowls and banh mi fill the menu at this delicious fast-casual option less than two blocks from Paycom Center.

Menu: https://cafedelasie.com/menu

Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10:30 am to 9:00 pm, closed Saturday and Sunday

7. Mary Eddy’s at the Fordson Hotel, 900 W Main Street

Located about a mile from Paycom Center, Mary Eddy’s is a great option for couples attending a Thunder playoff game. Make a full night of it and stay at The Fordson Hotel and you can take advantage of the onsite shuttle service offered to hotel guests.

Menu: https://www.maryeddysokc.com/#menus

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, closed on Sunday and Monday

8. Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse, Mickey Mantle Drive #7

Make a reservation and dine at Bricktown’s Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse, then hop on one of the restaurant’s free shuttles to the Paycom Center, which begin running about two hours before tip-off.

Menu: https://mickeymantlesteakhouse.com/menu/

Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM, closed Sunday and Monday