5 Best New Restaurants in Stillwater that Locals Keep Talking About

Stillwater may be a college town at heart, but its restaurant scene has grown beyond game‑day burgers and late‑night pizza.

Around downtown and near Oklahoma State, you’ll find modern brunch spots, craft‑beer joints, and creative comfort food. These five relatively new or newly buzz‑worthy restaurants are solid choices.

1. The Garage Burgers & Beer

A lively, sports‑bar‑style burger spot popular with both students and locals. TVs, garage‑themed decor, and a big patio give it a fun, casual vibe.

Burgers are the star—beef, turkey, bison, or veggie—with lots of topping combos, plus tacos, loaded fries, and salads. A good selection of beers on tap and spiked shakes rounds things out.

2. Aspen Coffee Company (Downtown & Campus Area)

Aspen has several locations, and the downtown/campus‑adjacent cafes have become central hangouts for studying, meetings, and casual bites.

You’ll find espresso drinks, brewed coffee, teas, pastries, breakfast items, and simple sandwiches and wraps. It’s all about relaxed atmosphere and reliable fuel.

3. Tokyo Pot Stillwater

A hot pot and grill restaurant that gives Stillwater something a bit more adventurous than the usual college‑town fare.

Choose your broth and ingredients—meats, seafood, vegetables, noodles—and cook them at your table, dipping in sauces and seasonings. It’s interactive, filling, and great for groups looking for something different.

4. Eskimo Joe’s (Updated Classic)

Not new, but continually refreshed and still hugely relevant, Eskimo Joe’s is arguably Stillwater’s most iconic spot—half restaurant, half OSU tradition.

Expect burgers, cheese fries, wings, and classic bar‑and‑grill fare in a loud, memorabilia‑filled space. It’s more about the experience—especially on game weekends—than it is about refinement.

5. Good Little Eater

A charming, from‑scratch cafe and bakery that feels like a neighborhood secret. The space is cozy, homey, and casual.

The menu leans fresh and comfort‑y: quiches, soups, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods, often with seasonal ingredients and rotating specials. It’s a strong choice for a quieter breakfast or lunch away from campus bustle.