Reminiscent Speakeasy in Oklahoma City Mall at The Hamilton Supperette and Lounge. 

Speakeasies became popular during the days of Prohibition. These illegal drinking establishments were characterized by a hidden location and secret knocks or passwords to gain entrance. In Oklahoma City, The Hamilton Supperette and Lounge might very well conjure up the speakeasies of that time gone by. Its location is sure to evoke such feelings. It is nestled in the Shoppes at Northpark Mall, yet you can’t enter from inside the mall. Instead, you must go around to the back, through an iron gate to a brick courtyard. Fortunately, no secret knock or password is required to enter the double doors of The Hamilton Supperette and Lounge.  

Once inside, The Hamilton Supperette and Lounge is an intimate, softly lit restaurant with a mid-century vibe that will definitely draw you in. The dining area is small but not cramped, with a separate bar area. The evening we were there, several people were seated at the lovely long bar enjoying an after-work cocktail. 

My husband and I were greeted immediately upon entering The Hamilton Supperette and Lounge. Our server was amiable and knowledgeable. We chose a bottle of wine at her recommendation. She then suggested beginning our meal with an order of quail knots. The mere name on the menu, “Why the Quail Knot,” was enough to pique our interest. So glad we tried them. The quail was “okie” fried and placed on cream gravy with an orange gastrique, enhancing the quail’s slightly wild flavor. I had never had quail and was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it. 

I selected their house salad as well. The romaine and cucumbers were fresh, and the jack cheese a perfect complement. The sherry-shallot dressing was light and full of flavor. My husband dove into a bowl of lobster bisque which he thought was very tasty. 

The salmon-lover in me emerged and chose Cornbread Salmon for the main course. The salmon was prepared to my taste and topped with a cornbread crumble, toasted pecans, and a luscious beurre blanc sauce. Beautiful vibrant green broccolini completed the dish. The meal would have been perfect if the broccolini had been a bit more tender. 

My husband, always up for steak and potatoes, selected the Filet Mignon. The steak was cooked to the proper temperature per his request and was a tender cut. The menu called the accompanying side—”house butter whipped potatoes.” Unfortunately, they were quite bland. But overall, a fine meal. 

While we knew we would be too full to try any of their “family style” sides, the mac and cheese with house boursin sounded most tempting, as did the match corn off the cob with green chile and house boursin. So we will save these intriguing dishes for another visit to The Hamilton Supperette and Lounge.

The menu is comprised of Oklahoma-inspired dishes. Additional offerings include a Tomahawk Pork Chop, Okie “Scallops” (catfish medallions), Succotash Chicken Stack, and vegan selections. The drink menu is appealing, with a variety of cocktails and beer selections. In addition, the wine list is ample, either by the glass or bottle. 

We had heard from several sources to be sure and try the cookie and milk dessert. That, plus the lime pie, cheesecake, and bananas foster crepe, seemed so tempting. Still, being too full, we opted to plan another visit soon. 

The Hamilton Supperette and Lounge is an excellent place for after-work cocktails or an intimate dinner. Sitting in this cozy restaurant, one can imagine the speakeasy era. However, we much preferred enjoying the ambiance without the fear of being arrested. 

Every year the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma holds Restaurant Week. This critical fundraiser is designed to fight hunger in Oklahoma through the Food Bank’s network of partners across 53 counties. Local Oklahoma restaurants gladly participate in the event by donating a portion of their sales during this week. The Hamilton Supperette and Lounge was among the 40 restaurants giving back to their community in 2023. It’s a win-win as patrons enjoy fabulous food while helping fight hunger in Oklahoma.