It's Native American History Month, but you can visit these Native-owned eateries year-round

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It's time for National Native American Heritage Month and with that comes the time to honor some of Oklahoma's Indigenous-owned food and beverage businesses.

Oklahoma's tribes contribute heavily to the culture, economy, food and beverage of the state as some of its top employers and leaders in industry.

Whether restaurants serve traditional Indigenous foods or are modernized, choose to embrace other styles of cuisine, or are serving up coffee, beer or mixed drinks, Oklahoma's Native American business owners have a lot to offer.

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Here are some of Oklahoma's Indigenous-owned restaurants, breweries and other food-centered businesses, their tribal affiliation and whether they are independent or tribal enterprises. Restaurants inside casinos are not included. The list is not all inclusive and may be updated with additional listings.

Know of an Indigenous-owned food or beverage business in Oklahoma that is not on the list? Email [email protected].

1. Skydance Brewing

An Indigenous-owned brewery located in the heart of downtown OKC, Skydance continues to grow and gain favor among the city's beer drinkers — after all, it placed second in our recent brewery bracket. Try special releases or core brews with names honoring the owners' heritage like Fancy Dance, Rez Dog, Lighthorse and Mosquito Hawk. Owner Jacob Keyes is also chairman of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma.

Location: 1 NE 7, Suite A

Tribal affiliation: Iowa, Osage and Otoe-Missouria

Ownership: Privately owned

2. The Ranch Restaurant at Talimichi

Located near the banks of the Kiamichi River, The Ranch Restaurant serves up classics including chicken-fried steak, pork chops, hamburger steaks and more, along with house-made desserts.

Location: 443206 E 1642 Road in Tuskahoma

Tribal affiliation: Choctaw

Ownership: Privately owned

4. NATV

Broken Arrow restaurant Natv, featured in the Hulu series "Searching for Soul Food", named to Southern Living's 25 best new restaurants in 2023, and recognized as a 2024 James Beard Foundation Award Semifinalist, offers modernized Native American dishes and native to Oklahoma ingredients sourced from local farms and tribes.

Location: 1611 S Main St. in Broken Arrow

Tribal affiliation: Shawnee

Ownership: Privately owned

4. Comma Cafe

This Shawnee coffee shop is located in the heart of downtown and was funded in part through the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Community Development Corporation.

Location:  415 E Main St. in Shawnee

Tribal affiliation: Citizen Potawatomi Nation

Ownership: Privately owned

5. Aaimpa' Cafe

Home of an annual celebration that honors the seasons changing and the planting of the "Three Sisters" — corn, beans and squash — essential crops in Indigenous cooking, it's no surprise you'll find those items on the menu at the Chickasaw Cultural Center's Aaimpa' Cafe, along with native meats like elk, bison and venison and other traditional dishes.

Location: 867 Charles Cooper Memorial Road in Sulphur (onsite at the Chickasaw Cultural Center)

Tribal affiliation: Chickasaw

Ownership: Tribally owned

6. Saucy Calf

The Saucy Calf serves up a selection of favorites like posole, fry bread, meat pies, chili, hominy, green chili stew, grape dumplings and more with daily specials.

Location: 205 East Main St. in Pawhuska

Tribal affiliation: Osage

Ownership: Privately owned

7. Champuli Cafe

From hominy and pork to grape dumplings and an assortment of sandwiches and dinner plates, the Champuli Cafe menu offers a blend of Indigenous staples and modern choices.

Location: 1919 Hina Hanta Way in Calera (inside the Choctaw Cultural Center)

Tribal affiliation: Choctaw

Ownership: Tribally owned

8. Firelake Fry Bread Taco/Firelake Pizza

This pair of restaurants in Shawnee serves up build-your-own fry bread tacos and pizzas right next door to the tribally owned and operated grocery store.

Location: 1566 & 1568 S Gordon Cooper Drive in Shawnee

Tribal affiliation: Citizen Potawatomi Nation

Ownership: Tribally owned

9. Kawi Cafe

Kawi Cafe offers drinks, breakfast and lunch, including fare the restaurant calls "Cherokee fusion," with options like "NDN Taco Sliders," a bison burger, biscuits and gravy and more.

Location: 215 Muskogee Ave. in Tahlequah

Tribal affiliation: Cherokee

Ownership: Tribally owned

10. Lighthouse Restaurant

Fine dining in the Grand Lake area with steaks, seafood, pasta and a full bar in the heart of Ketchum. Choose from traditional steakhouse selections like a KC Strip or ribeye, mouthwatering seafood selections such as lobster tails and scallops, or any number of other entrees.

Location: 104 E Ketchum Ave. in Ketchum

Tribal affiliation: Wyandotte Nation

Ownership: Privately owned

11. Stuff'ns Cafe

The sister establishment to Ketchum's Lighthouse Restaurant, Stuff'ns Cafe serves up casual diner classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy omelets, burgers, fried pickles and more, plus daily specials.

Location: 204 E Ketchum Ave. in Ketchum

Tribal affiliation: Wyandotte Nation

Ownership: Privately owned

12. Reba's Place

Reba McEntire's restaurant in Atoka is a 50/50 partnership with the Choctaw Nation, featuring a menu of classic southern-inspired fare made from scratch in house and including beef sourced right from the Choctaw Nation's ranch.

Location: 301 E Court St. in Atoka

Tribal affiliation: Choctaw

Ownership: Privately and tribally owned

13. Roxie's BBQ

Around since the 1950's, Roxie's has been cranking out barbecue in Tahlequah for generations with a menu of brisket, pork, bologna, and more, plus a variety of sides.

Location: 16471 State Highway 10 in Tahlequah

Tribal affiliation: Cherokee

Ownership: Privately Owned

14. Broken Arrow Brewing Company

Another Native American owned and operated brewery in Oklahoma is Broken Arrow Brewing Co. The brewery opened in 2018 and serves up brews like their Rose District Radler, Golden Tiger Kolsch, and more. Owner Austin Ferguson is a member of the Cherokee Nation.

Location: 333 W Dallas St. in Broken Arrow

Tribal affiliation: Cherokee

Ownership: Privately Owned

15. Pier 13 Wine and Spirits

Located near the shores of Grand Lake, Pier 13 offers the wine, spirits, beer and more you'd come to expect of any neighborhood store and has been doing so for over 20 years. Plus, wine is 20% off Sunday through Thursdays.

Location: 1600 N 3 St. in Langley

Tribal affiliation: Cherokee

Ownership: Privately Owned