Mutti’s German Restaurant Tops Lawton’s Yelp Favorites List

Lawton's culinary scene is mixed with chain and local restaurants. And a majority of the local hotspots serve international cuisine. Because of Fort Sill, Lawton has gained several citizens from all over the world, and many of them have opened restaurants serving their homeland's best dishes.

We decided to see what Yelp's top 10 best restaurants would be for Lawton, and we weren't surprised that the list included several local restaurants that serve international cuisine. Usually when people are traveling to Lawton and seeking a good restaurant to eat at, locals often recommend a Korean or German restaurant, so the Yelp list is consistent with what locals favor.

Yelp's Top 10 Best Restaurants Near Lawton

Yelp is still one of the best sites to get information on a restaurants. The site also formulates top 10 lists based on customer ratings. The list for Lawton includes restaurants in town and also in neighboring communities, like Medicine Park.

Check out Yelp's top 10 best restaurants near Lawton below.

1. Mutti's German Restaurant

Mutti's German Restaurant is definitely a local favorite, and is no surprise it's ranked number one on Yelp's list for Lawton. Mutti's serves up the best schnitzel in town!

2. Backporch Drafthouse

Backporch Drafthouse is a favorite local dive in Lawton! Backporch started slinging its burgers in Lawton, but now has locations in Duncan and Wichita Falls. Both of its locations are a favorite in Lawton.

3. Manila Express Filipino Cuisine

One of Lawton's Filipino restaurants is a favorite among locals! One of the Yelp reviews of Manila Express Filipino Cuisine said that this restaurant was "the real deal."

4. Red Boot Grill

Not many restaurants have Indian tacos on the menu, but Red Boot Grill does! Locals eat at Red Boot for delicious burgers, Indian tacos and more.

5. The Old Plantation

The only restaurants listed on Yelp's top 10 list for Lawton that's not actually in Lawton is The Old Plantation, and for good reason. When Lawton residents are looking for a night out, a date night, or a special dinner, they typically venture over to Medicine Park for chicken fried steak at The Old Plantation.

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6. Toast & Jam

When Toast & Jam opened in 2024, it quickly became one the favorite spots for breakfast and brunch in Lawton. Even almost two years later, Toast & Jam is always packed for breakfast and brunch.

7. AJ Pilipinas

Another Filipino restaurant is ranked as one of the top 10 restaurants in Lawton! AJ Pilipinas is serves authentic Filipino cuisine cafeteria style.

8. Sura Korean Restaurant

Lawton has many Korean restaurants to choose from, and residents have their favorites. According to Yelp, Sura Korean Restaurant is ranked in the top 10 restaurants in Lawton. One review said "the food is authentic, fresh and delicious" every time they visit the restaurant.

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9. La Grand Cantina

Not many residents visit Central Mall these days, but if they do, they are mostly going to enjoy delicious and authentic Mexican food at La Grand Cantina.

10. Polly's Thai Food

Another international cuisine that's popular in Lawton is Thai food. According to Yelp, the best place for Thai food in Lawton is Polly's Thai Food. One review said every dish was made to order and that "you can taste the freshness."

What restaurant would you recommend to people visiting Lawton?

If someone was traveling to Lawton and seeking a bite to eat, what Lawton restaurant would you recommend to them? Let us know by messaging us in our station app!

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