What’s New in Norman

229 E Main St, Norman

Our presenting sponsor put up a new digital front door this month: omasdeli.com launched October 20 with the full menu, hours and deli news. The deli itself is a downtown fixture, fresh sandwiches, soups and good company in the heart of Main Street.

1316 N Interstate Dr, Norman

Elevated Mexican from chef Don Arturo Garcia, known for El Sabor de la Baja in Oklahoma City, teaming up with Oscar Correa and his family. The grand opening was October 3, and the idea is right in the name: bring Mexico to Oklahoma, well beyond the usual Tex-Mex lineup.

1514 W Lindsey St, Norman

Furkan Boros and his family opened this Turkish grill in the former Ray’s BBQ spot on west Lindsey (Ray’s moved to Ed Noble Parkway). Doner wraps and plates, lamb plates and feta rolls, with most ingredients imported from Europe. Open daily 11 to 9.

1123 W Lindsey St, Norman

The Lake Hefner favorite came home. Mama Roja is a Hal Smith Restaurants concept, and Hal Smith is based right here in Norman. Made from scratch recipes, hand rolled chimichangas, fiesta guacamole and handcrafted margaritas.

750 Asp Ave, Campus Corner

Island plate lunches landed on Campus Corner in May: chicken or pork glazed sweet, savory or spicy, with macaroni salad and steamed rice, plus Dole Soft Serve for dessert. The company makes a point of using no freezers or microwaves.

1825 24th Ave NW, Norman

Norman’s first P.F. Chang’s opened April 27 on the west side, seating 189, with the full wok fired menu: Chang’s Lettuce Wraps, Mongolian Beef and Chang’s Spicy Chicken. Look for the custom exterior mural by local artist Travis Brassfield.

205 E Main St, Norman

A new gift shop and lifestyle boutique downtown, a few doors down from The Play Pit. Goods for living, giving and gathering, artfully arranged. One of the newest reasons to take a stroll down Main Street.

121 E Main St, Norman

Theron and LeRhonda Jessop’s first restaurant, opened with family savings and no investors after their food truck days, and named for their daughter. Around a thousand fresh oysters a week, steaks dry aged at least 30 days in house, dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 4.

1929 Mt. Williams Way, Norman

Nearly 49,000 square feet of bowling, laser tag, gel blasters, arcade games and a full restaurant and bar out by the Young Family Athletic Center. Main Event’s first Norman location opened August 18, 2025, and it is still the biggest new room in town.

Rock Creek Rd & 24th Ave NW, Norman

Chick-fil-A has filed permits for its sixth Norman location, a $4.5 million build on the southwest corner of Rock Creek Road and 24th Avenue NW. At last report the permit was still working through city approval, so there is no opening date yet.

North Norman, along I-35

The billion dollar plus district anchored by an 8,000 seat arena cleared its final legal hurdle at the Oklahoma Supreme Court in February 2026. Arena construction is targeted to begin in November 2026, with dining, retail, a hotel and housing phases following.

Classen Blvd & Cedar Lane Rd, Norman

A 40 acre Armstrong Bank development in southeast Norman is planned around two big box stores, and local reporting expects the anchor to be Norman’s second Target, somewhat smaller than the University North Park store. The developers have not confirmed the tenant, so file this one under likely, not certain.