Cattlemen's Steakhouse
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| Cattlemen's Steakhouse | |
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 Exterior view | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1910 |
| Owner | Dick Stubbs |
| Previous owner | Gene Wade |
| Food type | Steak |
| Dress code | Casual |
| Location | 1309 S Agnew Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73108 |
| Coordinates | 35°27′09″N 97°33′17″W / 35.4523839°N 97.5548525°W |
| Website | cattlemensrestaurant |
Cattlemen's Steakhouse is a 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]
The restaurant was established as Cattlemen's Cafe in 1910.[1][3][4] At that time, it fed cowboys and ranchers in the Stockyards City area.[3][4] Stockyards City was a major meat processing area and that location exported meat to the Eastern United States.[3] In 1926, H.V. “Homer” Paul took ownership of the restaurant.[3][5] During Prohibition, it served home-brewed "liquid delights".[3][5] In 1929, Henry “Hank” Frey took ownership.[3] His family also worked at the restaurant, his wife Gertrade as a waitress and his brother and brother-in-law as waiters.[3] During Christmas Eve of 1945 at the Biltmore Hotel, Hank Frey lost it in a craps game to Gene Wade.[1][3][4] 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.[3] In 1990, Dick Stubbs bought the restaurant from the Wade family.[1][6]
Building
The original building appears like a diner and has two counters and red vinyl booths.[7] There is a steakhouse side with two dining rooms called The Hereford and The Angus.[7] The interior maintains a similar appearance since 1945.[1] The interior is decorated with cowboy art.[4] Some believe that the building is haunted.[4]
Menu
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.[8]
The restaurant is also known for its lamb fries which are made from fried lamb testicles and is one of its best-selling appetizers.[3][8] As of 2023, the restaurant purchases 25,000 to 30,000 pounds per year.[3]
The restaurant also serves steak soup featuring bull penis, and pie.[2]
