I've never been disappointing when I've come to The Garage - and I've been here a lot. My boyfriend's gym is right around the corner, and he loves a good burger right after burning a few calories.
They usually have a well known movie playing on mute on a couple of TVs, sports and/or a music video on the others, and an magnificent playlist going. Besides the bar seating, they have comfy booths and high tables. They have street signs, license plates, and other cool things hung up everywhere that give it the cool "Garage" vibe.
The staff really knows how to take care of you; Bartenders don't ignore me, the waitresses are quick to get my order started without rushing me, and the place is very clean. One visit, my group and I received free shots when they were trying something new and needed guineas to try. Another time, I was extremely hungry and the lady gave me a little thing of Cheez-its to tide me over while waiting for my burger. When opening them, I had accidentally dropped a couple of them on the floor. I put them on the table so they wouldn't get crushed on the floor, and the guy that brought my beers was hugely embarrassed because he thought the mess was already there when I sat down (I explained to him that it was my mess).
Once you finish ordering, they give you a number on a stop sign that you place in a coke bottle that is on your table. You get to choose where you sit! The beverages come quickly and the food shortly after (15 min - but hey, a great big Buffalo burger takes time!). Almost every time I come here, a manager will ask me how my food is or something along those lines and seem genuinely interested.
Even if you opt for something other than their pretty awesome specialty burgers - ranging from classic mushroom swiss to a green chili burger - and a side of fries, the food is pretty dang tasty and made exactly like you would think it would be if you were eating and chilling over at a friend's garage, if that friend made it a business and commercialized it just a tad.
Thick cut fries, veggies are large cut, cold beers, tacos with plenty of toppings on them, etc.
Like most bars, they do a couple of events weekly to bring in the crowd: Bingo on Thursdays and Sudz and spuds Wednesdays.
My only qualm (and reason for the  less one star) is it is a little more than some places, but, for me it's the occasional splurge place and I like it.
Like the atmosphere of this place, it has a fun vibe and they play good music. The kid in me also loved that there's an arcade in the back with skee-ball!!
We started off with the onion dip with potato chips which were very good. The potato chips are made in house. I got the sriracha bleu burger. My only complaint about this burger is that it came out extremely hot- temperature-wise. The burger was steaming when they served, so I guess it was fresh off the grill. When I took my first bite, a steaming onion came flying out, slapped me on the face, and nearly burned my lip off. After I let it cool down, though, it was delicious! The perfect combination of tangy bleu cheese, sweet grilled onions, and spicy jalepeno and sriracha. The spice level was just right. Although I must admit that I pulled out half the jalepenos because I'm a wuss. I got the wheat bun, which I recommend. My dad got the regular bun and it fell apart pretty easily.
I love their burgers, and the siracha tacos are awesome! Â The fries are great, this place is one of the best in Norman!
They do need to change the order at the counter element. Â People go to restaurants to have people take their order (especially drink orders), bring them their order, etc. Â That really only happens at the bar, so thank goodness the bar is decent sized.
I try to go here more than I do, but I do not stay if there is not a seat at the bar.
Laid back place with an adult crowd (no drunken undergrads), great burgers and delicious fries. The garlic parmesan fries had raw minced garlic - literally breathtaking, but they smelled so good. Surprisingly sophisticated cocktails. Friendly staff. Nice experience, good food and drinks.
Review Source:Delicious food, great drink specials, awesome staff, service is prompt, and very reasonable prices. My husband and I go here to watch every Thunder game.
Try the Thunder up shot.
The cheeseburgers are my absolute favorites.
The fries are always fresh and to die for.
And, best of all, there is skiball in the back.
Been here a few times since moving here. The burgers are really good. I usually get the same burger which has coleslaw on it. The fries are so good and they have different choices of aioli to dip them into, the garlic aioli is great. I like it because I can go have a burger and a couple drinks for under $20. The atmosphere is nice and they play music which is cool but sometimes it feels like I have to shout to whoever Im there with. I usually sit at the bar and the bartenders have all been pretty cool and nice. Definitely would go back.
Review Source:Fu food spot on Main Street in Norman. Â This place was packed! Â You need to figure out how everything works and you will be fine. Â A few things I wish we knew when we went.... 1. Order before you sit. Â 1. Split up and save a table or risk standing. Â 3. Get anything on the menu, it is all tasty! 4. Get the biggest burger you can find if you are a big eater or leave hungry!
They also have some TVs for the games and such. We do not drink but they appeared to be a very popular spot for drinks with crazy names!.
Maybe our newest favorite upscale dive. Hamburger selections are off the reservation, and you can even have a glass of decent cheap wine! It's a noisy and lively crowd on the weekend, so don't make it your first date spot. Bonus if you love 80s music. Also for the most genuine experience, sit at one of the tall tables near the front.
Review Source:I love The Garage! Delicious burgers and fries. Lots of food for the price. I also really like their green chili tacos. So good and not something you can find at a lot of places.
The atmosphere is super cool and laid back. You order at the counter and then find a table to wait. Every time I've been we received our food in a timely manner. We went to watch 2012 Thunder playoff games and the place was PACKED. One time we got the last available table, back in the corner by the bathrooms. Not ideal, but it is awesome to see this place succeeding and becoming a local hot spot. I'm a big fan!
This is one of the better burger joints in the OKC area....granted it is in Norman and some people think that is to far to drive. If you in Norman this is a great place to stop. They have your choose of meat on a average bun with all the tasty fixings. I really enjoyed my burger and my fries. Though I would say the Tijuana fries are great conceptionaly. They were put together poorly. The burger was very good and worth another stop in. Anytime I am in Norman and wanting a burger I will stop into The Garage.
Review Source:Oh my god! Â One of the best hamburgers I've had recently. Â I had the Mushroom Swiss burger with garlic aioli. Â Mouthwatering to say the least!
My friend had the Jalapeno Bacon burger and it was just as awesome.
Food aside, I was a bit disappointed with the price of their Spaten beer, they charged us $13.06 for (2) beers. Â $6.50 a beer for Spaten, not good and the bartender didn't even let us know it was that much. Â This is a college town and can't imagine the students want to pay that much for draft beer. Â
Oh well, my advice is to get the burgers and ask the prices of their beer.
Honestly, I really like the atmosphere more so then I liked my food. But I'll have to rewrite my review after I have one of their tasty burgers! If you want food you have to go to the back of the place. There are a few booths along one side of the wall. You order at the counter and then take the number back to your table. I think if you ordered a soda, you can refill it yourself at the fountain. For alcholic beverages, you need to go to the bar.
My boyfriend and I decided to go on a bar crawl on rainy Saturday night and this was one of our pit stops. I heard the french fries were out of this world, so I decided to try the garlic parmesan version. Yummy :) It was slathered with flavor and the fries were fresh cut potatoes for sure. They had a slight crunch and then a soft potatoey inside. My favorite one's are the crunchy kind.
As others have said, the burgers are messy which I believe is due to the bun. Otherwise, very tasty and I'm not really a burger person! I had the buffalo burger, classic style and it was very good with an order of fries!
Prices were reasonable and seating was limited on the Thursday evening we were there, but a very cool decor and I'm looking forward to going there again and trying the sweet potato fries.
I love this place but it is only because they have the most delicious veggie burger and it's the only thing I've had here except for french fries and sweet potato fries. However, I have been told by my carnivorous friends that their hamburgers are also pretty amazing.
The Garage is a nice little place where you order at the counter when your ready to eat and play pinball and skeeball while you are waiting for your food to come out. They also have a full bar and they have delicious little side sauces for 25 cents each such as sriracha aioli and garlic aioli. My only complaint about this place is that it seems a tad bit pricey for just a burger joint but obviously that hasn't stopped me from coming here over and over to experience the best veggie burger of my life. Seriously...it is that good.
Fun, casual atmosphere, great service and amazing burgers. I always get the buffalo burger. It's lower in total and saturated fat than a beef burger and I prefer the taste too. It's totally worth the extra $2. Because of the bison burger option, the garage is my favorite burger joint in Oklahoma. Also, if you want a real treat, try the garlic/parm fries with srirachi aioli. YUM.
I've also heard they have BINGO on Thursday nights. I have yet to make it, but rumor has it it's a blast.
A friend of ours from Norman told me that this place had the best burgers ever. Â I've heard that about so many burger places that I no longer pay close attention, but he was right. Â The burgers and fries here are so good. Â Probably the best burger I've had in years. Â I had the Bleu burger which had fried jalepenos, blue cheese and I think there were also fried onions. Â Its lucky I don't live here, because I would be back often for this burger. Â I chose to eat the Buffalo, but the folks in our group who had beef were just as happy. Â I also had the parmesan/garlic fries and those were tasty. Â The best news is, it isn't too expensive. Also, its got great atmosphere.
Review Source:Great burger joint in the heart of Norman. Â The Garage has a decent variety of foods, but the burgers are all I have tried. Â They let you choose the type of meat that you get...with options for turkey, beef, bison, or veggie. Â I have had the beef both times I have gone, and a friend had the bison which he declared was "insane"...in a good way, I assume.
The burgers are not too greasy, but they are burgers, so expect to have grease. Â They are very flavorful and there are some very interesting combinations on the menu to choose from. Â I have tried the grilled jalapeno bacon cheesey, and the grilled onion burger. Â Both were phenomenal.
The fries are excellent too, and I would recommend a side of them if you try it out. Â They have options to top the fries with things like cheese or onions and peppers....and all of those options look pretty tasty.
The environment is typical for a burger/beer joint.  A large bar is in the center of the restaurant and the beer options look fairly good.  There are some pinball games and  other arcade-type games, presumably for parties that are taking their time with food and drink and making a night of it.  For a workday lunch, however, it is not too loud and the place is very clean...so it kinda appeals to a wide variety of groups.
I'll be going back and will certainly recommend it for friends and family!
I like this place I do, but really i can only give it a 3 stars for their burgers. The burger itself was good, but I didn't feel that it was "gourmet." I felt they were on the same level as Five Guys or In and Out Burger, with the exception they have specialty burgers. One thing I really like is the option of what protein you want. They have, veggie, beef, buffalo, and turkey. The bun was simple, just the old run of the mill bun. Something I could buy from the grocery store. When I'm going to a sit down restaurant for a burger I want to see a good bun. The veggies on the burger were fresh and yummy and the meat was cooked good. They do have a good selection of fries, sweet potato, regular, loaded with lots of different things. Definitely better then fast-food fries. All in all I wasn't that impressed, i liked my burger but it wasn't that orgasmic explosion I was craving. I will definitely go back because it's a cool spot. The decor was awesome from the license plate wall to the old phone booth. Great hang out spot for hanging and boozing.
UPDATE: 9/30/12
The hubs and I went here for some linner (lunch/dinner) and I still stick to my 3 star review. I think the reason I am unsatisfied with this burger is because they do nothing with the bun. They don't toast it or anything. So by the time your burger is delivered to you it's on the verge of being to soggy, so you have to eat it really fast to avoid it becoming a huge mess.
I tried the turkey for my burger this time and it was really good. Also, tried the garlic park fries and I would recommend those!
one of my favorite burgers around. the food is incredible. you can sub buffalo or vegetarian options for your beef patty on all the burgers, and you can add a fried egg too. you don't have to push it that far for the food to be good though. it's walk up  ordering with waiter service and i haven't had a bad experience yet. always friendly and timely.
they also have some of the best fish tacos in town, and the best nachos too. french fries come a variety of ways, and they're all good.
definitely recommend trying out different things when you go to experience it all.
great place for kids as they have some arcade games and skeeball in back.
go!
At the garage you get to choose your own protein. I thought this was awesome, there are not many places that offer this. The protein choices are beef, turkey, bison and veggie burger. I had the classic burger with bison well done. The meat was flavorful and not burnt to a crisp, even though I requested well done. The bun was toasted, the tomato slices were hearty but not overpowering, they used red onions which are also sliced thickly. I had the Parmesan garlic fries. They were a nice change, but not "life changing". The fries were good, I will probably select regular fries in the future.
There are two pinball games, Ms. Pac-Man and skee ball in the back, there is also a nice lit patio for smokers. Â I did not play, but some of the other customers were. I though this was a nice addition. The vibe of the restaurant is like a very cool garage lol, hence the name. The is a massive ceiling fan there. The beer selection was pretty decent. Had a classic High Life with my burger. I plan or returning,
Overall this place is really good. Â Parking can be tough, but that goes for everything on Main St in Norman. Â The atmosphere of the place is great, and my husband was thrilled they were playing 2 sports and Star Wars on the tvs. Â The bar looks great, they did a nice job. Â The structure of ordering at the counter is a little strange, because there's really no line or structure to it. Â But the employees were friendly, patient and helpful for our first time in. Â I do find it a little odd that they have Diet Dr. Pepper, but not regular (Pibb is just not the same). Â It took a while to get our order, but when it came it was really good. Â I had the bacon avocado ranch with turkey meat and my husband did the bleu burger with beef. Â Both tasted really good, my only complaint would be that their bread is so soft that it got pretty soggy. Â Definitely a messy burger place. Â The sweet potato fries were fantastic and their choice of sauces are great. Â The prices were good, not great, but not expensive. Â I'm definitely going back and I already know there's a couple more things I have to try (slaw burger!).
Review Source:I freaking love this place.
When it's completely dead or absolutely, standing-room-only slammed, I've gotten top-notch service, both from the bar staff and from the food counter.
This is my Norman bar of choice for Thunder games...and I've been in so frequently that the staff and I are largely on a first-name basis. That I am a regular at a sports bar is ludicrous, but if I had to design the sports bar of my dreams, this is pretty close. Be warned, though: It is NOISY, and not just during games. High ceilings and loud-ish music mean everyone is a little bit yell-y, but the overall environment is a fun one, and I don't mind it as much here as I do in other bars.
The drinks are reasonably-priced, especially if you stick with the daily specials, and The Garage has an impressive novelty drink list. Bacon bloody Mary? Yes, please. Skittles vodka? Sure. Don't mind if I do. Jello shots in lemon peels? No, but you go ahead.
The food is tasty, too. I particularly like the fried fish tacos and the spice level in the turkey burger. The slaw here is something I've tried and failed miserably to recreate at home many, many times.
Love. Love, love, love.
Freaking Awesome!!!
I ate there 2 weeks ago and I am still thinking about how good it was. How can you go wrong with a place that has Elvis Pinball???  After a bad dining experience today somewhere else, I thought "no one really writes good reviews"...so  here is one.
I got the Buffalo burger (an extra$2) it was great. Lean, moist and fresh tasting. I got the burger dressed with real blue cheese and some sort of peppers I can't remember what they call it. Â I think for 2 burgers, 2 fries, 1 soft drink and one import beer it was $20...a super fair price!
Friendly staff, nice laid-back atmosphere, good food, great beer selection... I'll be back, and often!
Loved it! I had the cheeseburger and garlic parmesan fries and they were great. I went a little after 5pm and there was only 1 more couple in there and didn't get busier until about 5:30 so we ordered and got our food quickly. I also spent about 30 minutes playing pinball and skeeball. I loved the decorations (old garage pictures and signs) and 80's music (not too loud). It was a little too dark though but what garage isnt?
Review Source:I have been here 2 and a half years and have been saying that one day, I will go and ponder around downtown Norman. Â Haven't done so yet (due to working and family life). Â My husband wanted to take me out to lunch one day, and took me to a place that his boss's -is that the right spelling? Â it's supposed to be plural. Â oh, screw it. Â well, he brought me to this little joint.
so we go inside and begin our little food journey.
you have an option of what type of meat you want your burger to be. Â SCORE!!! i don't eat hamburger anymore (it bothers my stomach. Â think about it folks......next time you eat hamburger, see if it bothers your tummy. Â stop eating that sh*t). Â its between hamburger, turkey (which i got) buffalo and veggie. Â i forget the name of the burger I got because I have a horrible memory (cry cry cry) but it had sauteed jalepenos and I know I changed the cheese (I don't do nasty american cheese) and got peppered jack cheese instead. Â the burger was great. Â the meat was juicy, wasn't too big or too small. Â it was just enough to fill you up but not make you miserable. Â my hubby and I also split a regular fry. Â
The service was excellent. Â They were so cute with my kids. Â They got these bomb pops as dessert and the girl that brought them out made it a big deal for them. Â The kids loved it.
I will be going back. Â The place is pretty cool and the food rocks. Â The service is great, its clean and nice. Â You won't be disappointed going here. Â Try it out, guys. Â Go there before a game. Â :-)
We visited during the Norman Music Festival. Despite the fact that it was a packed house, we had quick service. The menu is not extensive. They have some burgers and some tacos. You walk in and order at the bar, then take a number and put it in a coke bottle at your table. Your server then brings you your food. I had a classic burger, and my husband had a sriracha burger. We shared sweet potato fries. The classic burger was yummy! It reminded me of the patty from Meers. It's not a frozen patty. These are real burgers. My husband's burger had blue cheese, also yummy. The sweet potato fries were not overly greasy, or mushy, but they were perfect. Yummy food and fast. We'll be back. We have to check out the tacos too.
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