Cattlemen's Steakhouse

The restaurant was established as Cattlemen's Cafe in 1910.{{cite book |last=Monahan |first=S. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=s1TKEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA51 |title=Signature Dishes of America: Recipes and Culinary Treasures from Historic Hotels and Restaurants |publisher=Globe Pequot |year=2023 |isbn=978-1-4930-7265-1 |page=51 |access-date=2023-11-09}}{{cite book |last=Provine |first=J. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2iTVDAAAQBAJ&pg=PT66 |title=Haunted Oklahoma City |last2=McCoy |first2=T. |publisher=Arcadia Publishing |year=2016 |isbn=978-1-4396-5762-1 |series=Haunted America |page=66 |access-date=2023-11-09}} At that time, it fed cowboys and ranchers in the Stockyards City area. Stockyards City was a major meat processing area and that location exported meat to the Eastern United States. In 1926, H.V. “Homer” Paul took ownership of the restaurant.{{cite book |last=Browne |first=R. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mE9KEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA285 |title=A Century of Restaurants: Stories and Recipes from 100 of America's Most Historic and Successful Restaurants |publisher=Andrews McMeel Publishing |year=2013 |isbn=978-1-4494-2599-9 |page=285 |access-date=2023-11-09}} During Prohibition, it served home-brewed "liquid delights". In 1929, Henry “Hank” Frey took ownership. His family also worked at the restaurant, his wife Gertrade as a waitress and his brother and brother-in-law as waiters. During Christmas Eve of 1945 at the Biltmore Hotel, Hank Frey lost it in a craps game to Gene Wade. Wade and his father renovated the restaurant and made it open 24 hours. Since then, it has returned to regular hours. In the early to mid 1950s, it became Cattleman's Drive-In, but by 1957, it became Cattlemen's Steakhouse. In 1990, Dick Stubbs bought the restaurant from the Wade family.{{cite book |last=Cathey |first=D. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7gJLDQAAQBAJ&pg=PA151 |title=Classic Restaurants of Oklahoma City |publisher=Arcadia Publishing Incorporated |year=2016 |isbn=978-1-62585-668-5 |series=American Palate |page=151 |access-date=2023-11-09}}

The original building appears like a diner and has two counters and red vinyl booths.{{cite web |last=Khoury-Hanold |first=Layla |date=2019-01-21 |title=50 States of Steakhouses |url=https://www.foodnetwork.com/restaurants/photos/best-steakhouses-in-the-country?fbclid=IwAR3PD1GI1c9CsEOGJvMqS6a2SXdGnvsoTILEz1YpjVGPgG0UxgB-033r8cQ |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=Food Com}} There is a steakhouse side with two dining rooms called The Hereford and The Angus. The interior maintains a similar appearance since 1945. The interior is decorated with cowboy art. Some believe that the building is haunted.

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

For breakfast, the restaurant serves steak and eggs and offers calf brain and eggs.{{cite book |last=Stern |first=J. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tVBcDAAAQBAJ&pg=PA358 |title=Roadfood, 10th Edition: An Eater's Guide to More Than 1,000 of the Best Local Hot Spots and Hidden Gems Across America |last2=Stern |first2=M. |publisher=Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed |year=2017 |isbn=978-0-451-49620-1 |page=358 |access-date=2023-11-09}}

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

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

Cattlemen's Steakhouse has won numerous awards.{{cite web |last=Griffin |first=David |date=2023-05-03 |title=Cattlemen's Restaurant In National Steakhouse Hall Of Fame |url=https://www.newson6.com/story/6452ede2f35756017212a6aa/cattlemens-restaurant-in-national-steakhouse-hall-of-fame |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=Breaking News in Tulsa, Oklahoma}} It also was inducted in the United States Steakhouse Hall of Fame.

Bon Appétit, Gourmet, and Southern Living have mentioned Cattlemen's Steakhouse as one of the best steakhouses in the country. The Food Network listed it as one of the top 50 steakhouses categorized by best in each state.{{cite web |last=Adams |first=Saundra |date=2019-02-05 |title=An Oklahoma steakhouse named one of best in country by Food Network |url=https://okcfox.com/news/local/an-oklahoma-steakhouse-named-one-of-best-in-country-by-food-network?fbclid=IwAR2Rlk9CMZcTGfH_WGNf7HZNz0LleMb8MpIrTnahSjoaklRPP3EDhn6LKC4 |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=KOKH}}

Cattlemen's Steakhouse has been featured in Man v. Food and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.{{cite web |last=Rhea |first=Dave |date=2010-08-04 |title=Man vs. Food featuring Cattlemen’s airs Aug. 4th |url=https://journalrecord.com/2010/08/04/man-vs-food-featuring-cattlemen%E2%80%99s-airs-aug-4th/ |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=The Journal Record}}

Multiple celebrities such as John Wayne, Reba McEntire, Toby Keith, and Ronald Reagan have visited the restaurant. Other celebrities like Sylvester Stallone, Shaquille O'Neal, and Charles Barkley also have dined at the restaurant. George H. W. Bush also ate at the restaurant.{{cite web |title=Historic Cattlemen's Steakhouse in Oklahoma |url=https://www.routemagazine.us/stories/cattlemens-cafe |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=ROUTE Magazine}}

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Category:Restaurants established in 1910

Category:Steakhouses