What is a $100 Hamburger in aviation? It may seem like a burger made with the finest of ingredients, when in fact it is just a relatively inexpensive meal coupled with the cost of flying to get there. This is a fun hobby for many flying enthusiasts. A pilot will typically fly to a destination for their “$100 Hamburger” and the meal at the restaurant may only cost $10.00. However, the price of fuel, maintenance checks, and other possible repairs to their aircraft during the trip could turn it into an extra $100.00 or more!
We have compiled a list of our 5 Favorite Restaurants to get your “$100 Hamburger” near both of Tulsa’s busiest airports, Tulsa International (TUL) and R. L. Jones (RVS) in Jenks.
5. ah-Sigh-e
Location: Jenks, OK (RVS)
For our health-conscious pilots, here is an option that has smoothies and acai bowls. This restaurant is also near Jenks Main Street, where you could take a nice walk along while enjoying your smoothie. Dine-In, Delivery and Curbside available.
4. Los Cabos Mexican Grill and Cantina
Location: Jenks, OK (RVS)
This is a long-time staple in the Jenks Riverwalk Crossing. Located along the Arkansas River, the Riverwalk Crossing is a fun area with many restaurants, shops, and bars. Los Cabos has great Mexican Food and Margaritas. If you are staying for the night and not flying back until the next day, we recommend you try the Cabo Bueno Margarita. On weekends, the restaurant usually has live music at night on their large patio. The Jenks Aquarium is located not too far from here if you are planning on staying the weekend and looking for fun things to do. Dine-In & Curbside pickup available.
3. Monty’s BBQ
Location: Dawson Neighborhood – Tulsa, OK (TUL)
Located in the Historic Dawson Neighborhood of Tulsa, Monty’s serves as the only restaurant inside of Dawson’s mainly industrial business area. Dawson was once its own city inside of Tulsa. It was founded in 1923 as a coal mining town and was merged into Tulsa in 1949. Monty’s features BBQ, Fried Chicken, Loaded Potatoes, and much more! Takeout and Delivery only.
2. White River Fish Market
Location: Tulsa, OK (TUL)
One of Tulsa’s oldest staples. Founded in 1932, White River offers both a restaurant and in-house fish market where you could buy fish and fly home to cook dinner yourself. Since they are so close to Tulsa International Airport, they pride themselves on getting the freshest seafood in town, flown-in from all over the globe. Some of Tulsa’s most prominent citizens love to frequent here: lawyers, doctors, and executives all will make the drive out to White River for lunch. It is always a special treat for us when vendors and customers like to visit and are hungry. It is not too far from the Dawson neighborhood mentioned above.
1. Evelyn’s Soul Food
Location: Tulsa, OK (TUL)
Evelyn’s gets our #1 Spot. Not only because of their great food, but to win the $100 Hamburger top spot, Evelyn’s is located right on the Tulsa International Airport. You could easily fly in to TUL and get to Evelyn’s without having to leave the airport premises. This family-owned restaurant has deep roots in Tulsa, operating several different restaurants throughout the years. They also own “Wanda J’s”, a similar soul-food outfit, located in the historic Greenwood District in Tulsa, also known as “Black Wall Street”. They have amazing-home cooked meals and even passenger seats taken out of an aircraft for you to sit in while you wait for your table. The Tulsa Air & Space Museum is right down the road!
Conclusion
What are your favorite restaurants in Tulsa to eat while visiting? This seems like a great time to do a $100 Hamburger Adventure in the comfort of your own plane in the wake of COVID-19. It also helps the struggling restaurant industry. Please let us know the next time you are doing a $100 Hamburger in Tulsa! We will gladly take you out to lunch. Like “Pop” used to say, “Stay a while and we’ll cut a watermelon!”
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