Cattlemen's Steakhouse

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Cattlemen's Steakhouse
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Cattlemen's Steakhouse
Restaurant information
Established1910;113 years ago (1910)
Owner(s)Dick Stubbs
Previous owner(s)Gene Wade
Food typeSteak
Dress codeCasual
Street address1309 S Agnew Ave
CityOklahoma City
StateOK
Postal/ZIP Code73108
Coordinates 35°27′09″N97°33′17″W / 35.4523839°N 97.5548525°W / 35.4523839; -97.5548525
Website cattlemensrestaurant.com

Cattlemen's Steakhouse is a renowned steakhouse located in Oklahoma City. [1] It is located in historic Stockyards City which has a western atmosphere. [1] It is the oldest running restaurant in Oklahoma. [2]

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A different restaurant of a similar name, Cattlemen's Steak House, is located in Fort Worth, Texas. [3]

History

The restaurant was established as Cattlemen's Cafe in 1910. [1] [4] [5] At that time, it fed cowboys and ranchers in the Stockyards City area. [4] [5] Stockyards City was a major meat processing area and that location exported meat to the Eastern United States. [4] In 1926, H.V. “Homer” Paul took ownership of the restaurant. [4] [6] During Prohibition, it served home-brewed "liquid delights". [4] [6] In 1929, Henry “Hank” Frey took ownership. [4] His family also worked at the restaurant, his wife Gertrade as a waitress and his brother and brother-in-law as waiters. [4] During Christmas Eve of 1945 at the Biltmore Hotel, Hank Frey lost it in a craps game to Gene Wade. [1] [4] [5] Wade and his father renovated the restaurant and made it open 24 hours. [1] Since then, it has returned to regular hours. [1] In the early to mid 1950s, it became Cattleman's Drive-In, but by 1957, it became Cattlemen's Steakhouse. [4] In 1990, Dick Stubbs bought the restaurant from the Wade family. [1] [7]

Building

The original building appears like a diner and has two counters and red vinyl booths. [8] There is a steakhouse side with two dining rooms called The Hereford and The Angus. [8] The interior maintains a similar appearance since 1945. [1] The interior is decorated with cowboy art. [5] Some believe that the building is haunted. [5]

The steaks are naturally-aged and charcoal-broiled and from Midwest-raised, corn-fed cattle. [1] The grade is either USDA Prime or Choice Grades. [1]

For breakfast, the restaurant serves steak and eggs and offers calf brain and eggs. [9]

The restaurant is also known for its lamb fries which are made from fried lamb testicles and is one of its best-selling appetizers. [4] [9] In modern times, the restaurant purchases 25,000 to 30,000 pounds per year. [4]

The restaurant also serves steak soup featuring bull penis and pie. [2]

Recognition

Cattlemen's Steakhouse has won numerous awards. [10] It also was inducted in the United States Steakhouse Hall of Fame. [10]

BonAppétit, Gourmet , and Southern Living have mentioned Cattlemen's Steakhouse as one of the best steakhouses in the country. [1] The Food Network listed it as one of the top 50 steakhouses categorized by best in each state. [8] [11]

Cattlemen's Steakhouse has been featured in Man v. Food and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives . [12]

Multiple celebrities such as John Wayne, Reba McEntire, Toby Keith, and Ronald Reagan have visited the restaurant. [5] Other celebrities like Sylvester Stallone, Shaquille O'Neal, and Charles Barkley also have dined at the restaurant. [10] George H. W. Bush also ate at the restaurant. [13]

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