The 405 in Oklahoma City: A Contemporary American Restaurant in Bricktown
The 405 is a full-service restaurant in Bricktown specializing in contemporary American cuisine with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and seasonal preparations. Opened in 2013, it occupies a renovated historic brick building on Rainer Avenue and operates as a sit-down fine-dining establishment, distinguishing it from the neighborhood's heavier concentration of casual bars and sports venues.
What The 405 actually is
The restaurant takes its name from Interstate 405, which cuts through Oklahoma City. The dining room seats roughly 70 guests across a ground floor with exposed brick, large windows overlooking the Bricktown Canal, and a full bar. The kitchen emphasizes Oklahoma-sourced beef, seasonal vegetables, and house-made preparations. Service is table-service only; there is no bar seating for walk-ins or quick meals.
Menu and pricing
Entrees range from $24 to $42, with most dishes falling between $28 and $38. Appetizers run $8 to $18, and desserts are $6 to $9. The menu rotates seasonally; a typical dinner might feature pan-seared duck breast, Oklahoma beef short rib, or fresh fish prepared with regional ingredients. Sides are ordered separately and cost $4 to $8. The wine list includes local Oklahoma selections alongside national options, with glasses priced $7 to $14 and bottles $25 to $90. A three-course prix fixe option, when offered during specific seasons, costs $55 per person.
Lunch service (when available) offers a shorter menu with entrees in the $16 to $24 range. Call ahead to confirm lunch availability, as hours shift seasonally.
How The 405 compares to other Bricktown restaurants
Bricktown's dining landscape splits between casual taverns (Cattlemen's Steakhouse, which serves a similar price tier but leans toward traditional steakhouse fare) and sports bars. The 405 stands alone as the neighborhood's primary option for contemporary American plating and ingredient-focused cooking. Cattlemen's prices appetizers at $6 to $18 and entrees at $22 to $45, making them comparable, but Cattlemen's centers on aged beef and classic preparation, whereas The 405 rotates its menu around seasonal availability. For a similar contemporary-American approach outside Bricktown, Café Kacao in midtown offers a smaller menu and lower entree prices ($18 to $32), but lacks The 405's formal dining room and canal views.
Who it suits and who it does not
The 405 works well for date nights, business dinners, or special occasions where the table-service format and refined plating matter. The canal-facing windows and quiet dining room make it suitable for conversation. It does not accommodate walk-ins consistently; reservations are expected, particularly on weekends. Families with young children find the pacing and ambiance less suited to their needs; the restaurant does not position itself as family-friendly. Diners seeking a quick meal or bar-only experience should look elsewhere in Bricktown.
What the first visit involves
Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for your reservation. The host will seat you in the main dining room; request a canal-facing table when booking if that view appeals to you. A server will present the full menu and wine list. If unfamiliar with the seasonal preparations, ask for dish descriptions or staff recommendations; the kitchen is willing to accommodate modifications for dietary restrictions. Plan for a two-hour dining experience, including cocktail service and dessert. The bill typically runs $60 to $90 per person before drinks.
Hours, parking, and logistics
The 405 is located at 1 Rainer Avenue in Bricktown. It is open Tuesday through Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It is closed Mondays. Parking is available in the Bricktown parking garage directly across Rainer Avenue; validated parking is included with dinner. Call 405-602-6969 to make a reservation; walk-ins are seated only if space permits, typically during off-peak hours on weeknights.
The 405 remains Bricktown's most deliberate fine-dining option and serves as a necessary alternative to the neighborhood's prevailing casual venue model.
