Best Historic Restaurants in Oklahoma

We always love Vargas. We were visiting family in town since we have moved away and made sure to make a reservation for when we were in town. They did not disappoint - everything was 5/5 stars. The food was exquisite. I’m sad we don’t live near to visit more.

December 25, 2024: Merry Christmas! We had the best Clam Chowder ever and delicious Fish and Chips with four large pieces of crispy battered fresh fish on a pile of French Fries. (We split that and glad we did!) Fast efficient service with a well-trained waitress. We had a harrowing drive through Houston and thought the day was ruined. Eating here (with reservations!) redeemed the day and turned around a bad situation. Remember, three or more mega ships depart from here so make reservations as far in advance as you can. We got there at 5PM and a few tables were empty. By the time we left, an hour later, there was a long list waiting for a table.

The lasagna was outstanding! The marsala sauce was a little sweet for my taste. 

We received excellent service from the moment we arrived. At reception, we were told that a table was waiting for us upstairs. My brother has difficulty climbing stairs so they made a special effort to arrange for us to get a table down stairs. Our wait person was awesome as well!

This was the second time I treated my staff to the Monarch for Christmas, and we all enjoy the great food and gorgeous Christmas Decorations. Thank you for providing such a great atmosphere and dining experience for us!