Visiting Swan Lake, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Tulsa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a coffee house to a Creole restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Swan Lake, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Andolini's Pizzeria
Topping the list is bar and Italian spot Andolini's Pizzeria, which offers pizza and more. Located at 1552 E. 15th St., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 630 reviews on Yelp.
Customers can build their own pies with up to 32 toppings, which range from Genoa salami, pineapple, portobello mushrooms and eggplant; or opt for one of the 19 signature pizzas, such as the Athenian (Kalamata olives, feta cheese, red onions, garlic, olive oil, shredded Parmesan and house dressing) and the Cinco De Cuatro (pepperoni, sausage, jalapeños and spicy honey). (Check out all of the pizzas here.)
2. Smoke On Cherry Street
Next up is bar, New American and breakfast and brunch spot Smoke on Cherry Street, situated at 1542 E. 15th St. With four stars out of 390 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The restaurant offers meals cooked on a smoke wood grill. On the menu, you'll find pork brisket (served with sharp cheddar grits, collard greens and Creole pepper sauce), an 18 ounce ribeye, cauliflower steak and goat cheese gnocchi.
3. The Coffee House On Cherry Street
Bakery and breakfast and brunch spot The Coffee House On Cherry Street, which offers coffee and tea and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1502 E. 15th St., four stars out of 226 reviews.
For breakfast, look for a fried egg sandwich, waffles, with fruit toppings, french toast, pancakes and bowls of oatmeal, while the lunch menu features salad and sandwiches. The bakery has pastries, cakes, pies and cookies. For drinks, there are specialty Rishi tea in black, green, red, herbal, white and oolong flavors.
4. Mi Cocina
Mi Cocina, a Mexican, Tex-Mex and breakfast and brunch spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 181 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1342 E. 15th St. to see for yourself.
Try the Tacos de Camaron with wild Gulf shrimp, seasoned aged cheese, coleslaw and sliced avocado in corn tortillas, the Gina's (three chalupas, queso, beans and guacamole) or Ernie's Chicken (marinated chicken breast topped with sour cream sauce and served with guacomole, rice and pico de gallo). (Click here to check out the full menu.)
5. Nola's Creole and Cocktails
Check out Nola's Creole and Cocktails, which has earned four stars out of 178 reviews on Yelp. You can find the cocktail bar and Cajun/Creole spot, which offers seafood and more, at 1334 E. 15th St.
There are fresh oysters, redfish, classic gumbo, etouffee and jambalaya on the menu.
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