United States Oklahoma Oklahoma City Oklahoma City Guide Things To Do Essentials All Oklahoma City Cattlemen's Steakhouse - Restaurant Review By Adam Knapp Adam Knapp Adam Knapp is a former writer for TripSavvy who wrote dozens of articles about Oklahoma City, tourist attractions in Oklahoma, and local events. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 09/30/19 Fact checked by Erin Medlicott Fact checked by Erin Medlicott LinkedIn Twitter New York University Rutgers University Erin Medlicott is a fact checker and researcher with a background in lifestyle and finance. Prior to her work at TripSavvy, she did financial research for the American Express Departures Magazine as well as the Wall Street Journal. She earned a TripSavvy's fact-checking Share Pin Email Adam Knapp Cattlemen's has been around since 1910 if you can believe it. In 1945, it was won by Gene Wade on a dice bet, and the "hard 3's" he rolled have been branded on the wall ever since. It's known to most Oklahoma City residents as the place to go for a great steak and lamb fries, and it is one of several metro restaurants featured on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives."Cattlemen's Steakhouse makes my list as one of the Top Restaurants Unique to OKC, and here's why. An OKC Favorite Before I go any further, I have to confess something. I have never tried, nor do I particularly wish to try, lamb fries. Cattlemen's, apparently, has some of the best around. They're considered to be a restaurant specialty, and your waiter will ask you if you'd like some as an appetizer. To each his own, of course, but I politely shake my head. But not even considering that culinary treat, Cattlemen's Steakhouse is one of my favorite restaurants in the metro. Nicely flexible for casual dining or finer dining, Cattlemen's has some of the best steak around. There's much more to like than just that, though. Walking in, you're quickly comforted by the wooden, deep brown decor. It's not a restaurant that requires formal wear; it's a dim hometown diner with a friendly staff and penciled drawings of cowboys of old upon the walls. Photos of Stockyard City's early days put you in a simpler time, without pretense and hungry for an Oklahoma steak. Eat out front in the casual setting, in the slightly nicer leather booths of the back room. Whatever your choice, you're in for some good food. Menu Delights There are plenty of choices for a pre-meal drink or appetizer. The potato skins with bacon bits and sour cream are good, but make sure you save room. Meals come with a salad (I recommend the creamy garlic-cheddar house dressing), choice of potato and a couple of mammoth, delicious dinner rolls. The steak is the stuff at Cattlemen's, but there are other choices as well. Catfish, chicken, spaghetti, chicken-fried steak and a nice collection of sandwiches all range anywhere from $12-$30 or so. However you prefer your steak prepared, the wait staff is intent on you getting it exactly as you want it. So don't be surprised if the server hangs around a moment while you check. I'm a medium man myself most of the time, and Cattlemen's steaks are always tender and delightfully flavorful. One of the Best Cattlemen's has been around for a long, long time. If you're new to the Oklahoma City area and like a great steak, this has to be on your list. If you've been around the metro for some time and haven't been, you should make the trip. It is wonderfully flexible for nearly any event, cozy lunch or intimate night out on the town. Reasonably priced with a comfortable atmosphere, you won't find many with a negative thing to say about this place. The service is terrific and the food good enough to have you wanting to soon return. Cattlemen's Steakhouse 1309 S. AgnewOklahoma City, OK 73108(405) 236-0416Check out About.com Reader Reviews on Cattlemen's Steakhouse. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit