If you’re looking for a restaurant in Tulsa that feels special but never stuffy, 1925 at the Mayo Hotel, 115 W. Fifth St., is a fantastic pick. Tucked inside one of the city’s most historic buildings — the iconic Mayo Hotel, which opened in 1925 — this spot isn’t just about eating (although the food is pretty special), but rather enjoying a slice of Tulsa’s past while having a great night out.
Walking into the Mayo Hotel and its grand hall, you can’t help but feel a little fancy — the hotel gives Gatsby vibes. 1925 has all the art deco charm you’d expect from a restaurant in the Mayo with its high ceilings, cozy leather furniture and plenty of gold accents to keep things glamorous without going overboard.
Tulsa’s Snyder family (who operate under Brickhugger LLC) purchased the hotel in 2001, restoring it completely and reopening it in 2009. There have been a few other restaurants in the space since reopening — such as Trula and The Boiler Room.
1925, which opened earlier this summer, may feel like a step back in time, but the modern menu offerings make this a true Tulsa gem. “I encourage my team to adopt the 65th Wedding Anniversary mindset,” Executive Chef and Culinary Director Cameron Werry says. “That means every dish we create should be prepared with the same care, reverence and intention as if it’s being served to a couple celebrating 65 years of love and commitment.”
To start, Werry says not to skip the jumbo lump crab cake. “Growing up on the West Coast and studying in San Francisco, I’ve always had a deep love for seafood,” he says. It is made with lump crab meat, pan-seared and served with a white anchovy remoulade and apple-fennel slaw…