After 13 years and two locations, this Midtown restaurant will close New Year's Eve

JaNae Williams, The Oklahoman
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Chef-owner Russ Johnson stands outside the Ludivine location at 320 NW 10 before the completion of renovations in this file photo.
Chef-owner Russ Johnson stands outside the Ludivine location at 320 NW 10 before the completion of renovations in this file photo.

The team behind Midtown fine dining destination Ludivine, 320 NW 10 St., has announced the restaurant's last dinner service will be on New Year's Eve.

"We would like to thank Oklahoma City, all of our farmers, all of our guests and all of our staff, for the opportunity to work with you and serve you these last 13 years. While the brand will remain to fulfill your catering and private event needs, Ludivine restaurant will shutter at the conclusion of 2023," the restaurant wrote Friday evening in a Facebook post. "We will remain open through December with our last dinner service New Year’s Eve. We hope to see you all a last time or two in the coming weeks!"

Ludivine, which has been open for 13 years, is the latest closure announcement in a line of restaurants shuttering, many of which have been open for years and have garnered reputations as fan favorites among Oklahoma City residents and even guests from out of town.

"I had the privilege of dining with you twice when I visited OKC a few years ago, and it was a very memorable experience!" wrote Facebook user Ann-Karin Kowalczyk. "Thank you for serving honest and delightful food and drink. Best wishes going forward! With warm regards from Norway."

The Ludivine chef's tasting menu included Burrata & Peaches in June.
The Ludivine chef's tasting menu included Burrata & Peaches in June.

Ludivine began on Hudson Avenue more than a decade ago and when it outgrew that space, it moved to its current location.

Home to wine dinners and specialty themed meals, seasonal tasting menus and the same real, scratch cooking that it's used since it began in 2010, Ludivine is one of the restaurants that helped push the envelope in Oklahoma City dining early on during the revival of the Midtown District.

800 Oaks Farm Rabbit duo was part of the Ludivine June chef's tasting menu.
800 Oaks Farm Rabbit duo was part of the Ludivine June chef's tasting menu.

"Thanks for changing the landscape of OKC culinary," Facebook user Michael McLemore wrote.

Those looking to experience the wonder of Ludivine a final time before it closes can make reservations online at https://www.ludivineokc.com/. The restaurant also has tickets for its annual Christmas Carol dinner on sale now — a four-course dinner inspired by Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," with an optional wine pairing — scheduled for the night of Dec. 17.

Ludivine is owned by the same group responsible for sister restaurant and next-door neighbor R&J Lounge and Supper Club, leading Facebook user Micah James to question online whether that restaurant was in trouble or planning on closing as well.

"We are here to stay!" The R&J Lounge and Supper Club Facebook page responded.

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma City fine dining to lose Ludivine in Midtown at 2023's close