We all know the drill. When you're hungry you just want a quick bite to fill you up without emptying your wallet.

More often than not it's a trip through the drive-thru of some national chain fast food place. The big Cheap Eats list over at Trip Advisor is full of chain restaurants like Chick Fil A, Braum's, and Whataburger but sitting down to have a meal at a local restaurant doesn't have to break the bank either.

There are tons of local eateries that are easy on the wallet and filling for the soul.

As you'd expect, there are plenty of good local burger joints but also options that could be home-cooked without the hassle and dishes. Even if someone in your party has dietary restrictions, there are local restaurants worthy of your dinner dollars.

Oklahoma Restaurants People Swear Are Worth The Drive

Eating out is entertainment. Sometimes it's you and your better half, other times you'll drag the family along with you. Either/or, if you've got time to kill and want to sample the best Oklahoma offers, here are the restaurants' everyone swears are worth every moment in the car to and from.

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