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Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: mspivey on November 05, 2007, 04:30:36 PM
I know it has been done before but it's been awhile.

Anywhere in Krebs

Wildhorse Mountain BBQ south of Sallisaw. They say it was better before it burnt and was rebuilt, but it's still good.

Bob's BBQ in Ada. haven't been there for many years, so don't know how good it is now.

Eischens Bar in Okarche. Best fried chicken around. Served on waxed paper with pickles, sliced onions, and white bread.
http://haikuoftheid.blogspot.com/2007/05/eischens-bar.html

McGehees Catfish in Marietta. They raise their own catfish and serve family style. There is a grass airfield across the street many people fly  in from Dallas or OKC to eat, then fly back.

Meers Store in Meers Ok north and west of Lawton. Great longhorn burgers. Don't take plastic. They only accept cast.

(http://k43.pbase.com/u48/lefturn99/large/40073495.MeersPano.jpg)
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: Conan71 on November 05, 2007, 04:34:09 PM
Well, you named two I was thinking of Eischens and Meers.

Vann's Pig Stand in Shawnee is pretty good 'que.

You can get a sandwich to go and nothing outstanding as far as food, but as far as interesting operators and store, try the General Store in Kenton, right before you get to the NM/OK border in the Panhandle.
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: MichaelC on November 05, 2007, 04:41:14 PM
"Bob's Pig Shop" in Pauls Valley.  (featured on OETA a few years back during that Okie Noodling tournament http://www.okienoodling.com/ .  Bob's is HQ and weigh-in location for that tourney)

Ball's BBQ in McAlester.



Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: mspivey on November 05, 2007, 04:48:13 PM
I forgot Van's. Belongs on any list.

The store in Kenton was closed when i went through earlier this year. It is close to Black Mesa.
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: MichaelC on November 05, 2007, 04:57:55 PM
"Steer Inn", Cushing.  Crazy buffet, with frog legs.
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: Conan71 on November 05, 2007, 10:46:10 PM
quote:
Originally posted by mspivey

I forgot Van's. Belongs on any list.

The store in Kenton was closed when i went through earlier this year. It is close to Black Mesa.



That's a bummer.  They always had the sign out front that said "Free gas tomorrow".

Head Country BBQ is worth eating up in Ponca City.

Another good one is the smothered burger at Murphy's up in Bartlesville.  Burger and fries smothered in brown gravy is the house favorite.

Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: Conan71 on November 05, 2007, 10:47:49 PM
quote:
Originally posted by MichaelC

"Bob's Pig Shop" in Pauls Valley.  (featured on OETA a few years back during that Okie Noodling tournament http://www.okienoodling.com/ .  Bob's is HQ and weigh-in location for that tourney)

Ball's BBQ in McAlester.




That was one of the better OETA documentaries I've seen in some time.
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: HoneySuckle on November 05, 2007, 11:15:12 PM
Who has the best ribs?
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: MichaelC on November 05, 2007, 11:26:14 PM
quote:
Originally posted by HoneySuckle

Who has the best ribs?



Adam, you can make a full grown woman out of them.  If I could do that, I wouldn't have any ribs.

quote:
That was one of the better OETA documentaries I've seen in some time.


That was a pretty good show.  Gotta be crazy to noodle IMO, but to each their own.

Bob's Pig Shop is kind of an icon for the locals anyway, it's a bit hidden up in the neighborhoods.  The foods pretty good, and the atmosphere is, different, for lack of a better word.  Interestingly different.  A must see, at least once, IMO.
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: Conan71 on November 06, 2007, 12:28:03 AM
quote:
Originally posted by HoneySuckle

Who has the best ribs?



Don't get me started, that's so subjective you might hate what I recommend, but- since Papa Tom's in Bixby closed, Albert G's or Knotty Pine.  Van's were pretty good as well, but I haven't eaten there in almost three years.  Probably been 10 since I last ate at Ball's.
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: rwarn17588 on November 06, 2007, 12:52:42 AM
Rock Cafe in Stroud.

Clanton's Cafe in Vinita.

White Dog Hill a couple miles east of Clinton.

Lucille's in Mulhall.

Ditto for Van's. I also like its location in Norman.
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: sgrizzle on November 06, 2007, 07:51:30 AM
I've heard the Chicken Fried Steak in Weleetka is the best (and largest) in the state, but I've only seen pictures.
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: azbadpuppy on November 06, 2007, 08:43:57 AM
Hamburger King - Shawnee

Best in the state
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: alanoftulsa on November 06, 2007, 09:07:21 AM
(http://www.fotothing.com/photos/e8d/e8d9b219efdb7f82e4df9a3b91bc061e.jpg)


This is my favorite Chinese Resturant just south of town.  I love the smoked Hot Dogs..
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: tulsa_fan on November 06, 2007, 08:51:57 PM
There used to be a place below Van's called the Charcoal Room, it was a steak place.  My hubby & I went there when in college and had a nice meal out, we were so impressed with the filet that we were tempted to order another one.  Not sure if it was because it was so fab or just that it was something other than Mac N Cheese and Ramen Noodles.

Is that still around, anyone been there?

Also, isn't there some Mexican place in Ponca City that's supposed to be the best, near the airport or something?  See, always going back to Mexican food.  [:D]
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: Conan71 on November 06, 2007, 10:45:49 PM
quote:
Originally posted by tulsa_fan

There used to be a place below Van's called the Charcoal Room, it was a steak place.  My hubby & I went there when in college and had a nice meal out, we were so impressed with the filet that we were tempted to order another one.  Not sure if it was because it was so fab or just that it was something other than Mac N Cheese and Ramen Noodles.

Is that still around, anyone been there?

Also, isn't there some Mexican place in Ponca City that's supposed to be the best, near the airport or something?  See, always going back to Mexican food.  [:D]



I believe you are referring to Enriques.  You can taxi right to the front door as it faces the runway at PNC.  There's nothing that outstanding about it that I recall other than their tortilla chips are made in house and brought to you hot in a basket. I believe it was white corn flour and they were somewhat puffed, darn good queso and not bad salsa either.  It's probably been 10 years since I've eaten there now.

That was the first place I flew after I earned my pilot's certificate.  I flew over to Stillwater, picked up my brother and flew on to PNC for lunch.
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: hunterjohn1 on November 07, 2007, 03:05:23 AM
If you like BBQ give these folks a try, a new clean family BBQ Joint in BA next to Bass Pro called RUNT'S. I tell you that they have the best RIB'S on the PLANET!! I have grubbed there several times with the family and the kids just go nuts over the cartoons on the huge TV's. My wife loves the greek catfish and the grilled & smoked chicken. They also have smoked Prime rib on Fri & Sat( go early because they sometimes run out ) They seem to have good service and a unique concept & it's nice option from the chains.Enjoy!!
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: brunoflipper on November 07, 2007, 08:06:06 AM
quote:
Originally posted by hunterjohn1

If you like BBQ give these folks a try, a new clean family BBQ Joint in BA next to Bass Pro called RUNT'S. I tell you that they have the best RIB'S on the PLANET!! I have grubbed there several times with the family and the kids just go nuts over the cartoons on the huge TV's. My wife loves the greek catfish and the grilled & smoked chicken. They also have smoked Prime rib on Fri & Sat( go early because they sometimes run out ) They seem to have good service and a unique concept & it's nice option from the chains.Enjoy!!

give it a rest already...
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: Conan71 on November 07, 2007, 10:08:48 AM
Now Bruno, you aren't suggesting that was a little smoked

(http://blog.une.edu.au/itd-news/files/2007/05/spam.jpg)

are you?
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: HoneySuckle on November 07, 2007, 01:29:21 PM
What about Cotton Eyed Joe's?
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: joiei on November 07, 2007, 02:37:36 PM
quote:
Originally posted by hunterjohn1

If you like BBQ give these folks a try, a new clean family BBQ Joint in BA next to Bass Pro called RUNT'S. I tell you that they have the best RIB'S on the PLANET!! I have grubbed there several times with the family and the kids just go nuts over the cartoons on the huge TV's. My wife loves the greek catfish and the grilled & smoked chicken. They also have smoked Prime rib on Fri & Sat( go early because they sometimes run out ) They seem to have good service and a unique concept & it's nice option from the chains.Enjoy!!

I went to Runt's a couple of times.  It is okay, nothing to really brag about.  And isn't it a small chain, I know there is one in Wagoner.
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: Conan71 on November 07, 2007, 03:34:55 PM
quote:
Originally posted by joiei

quote:
Originally posted by hunterjohn1

If you like BBQ give these folks a try, a new clean family BBQ Joint in BA next to Bass Pro called RUNT'S. I tell you that they have the best RIB'S on the PLANET!! I have grubbed there several times with the family and the kids just go nuts over the cartoons on the huge TV's. My wife loves the greek catfish and the grilled & smoked chicken. They also have smoked Prime rib on Fri & Sat( go early because they sometimes run out ) They seem to have good service and a unique concept & it's nice option from the chains.Enjoy!!

I went to Runt's a couple of times.  It is okay, nothing to really brag about.  And isn't it a small chain, I know there is one in Wagoner.



...and Muskogee...and Tahlequah.  "Hunterjohn1" is one of the 13 owners of the BA location.  So yes, I'm sure he eats there often and I'm sure it's the best BBQ he's ever eaten.  I'll give it a try next time I'm near one.
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: RecycleMichael on November 07, 2007, 03:43:52 PM
Good catch Conan...

http://www.tulsaworld.com/entertainment/article.aspx?articleID=070309_8_s16_hNewR47057
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: MichaelBates on November 07, 2007, 06:12:11 PM
I'll second Rock Cafe in Stroud, Bob's in Pauls Valley, Murphy's in Bartlesville (they have free WiFi, too), Van's in Shawnee, and Pete's Place in Krebs.

Mr. Limey's in Bartlesville has very good fish and chips. The breading on the fish is like tempura.

Jake's Rib, just south of I-44 in Chickasha, has terrific sliced pork and the biggest side orders you've ever seen. Jake's Rib also has a location in Bricktown Brewery.

Runt's is just OK. I liked their Wagoner location better than the new one in BA.  But maybe that's because we ate at the one in Wagoner on the way home from a campout.

Meers Cafe's burgers are amazing, but they're closed on Tuesday, and I always seem to be down that way on Tuesdays.
Title: Restaurants around the state
Post by: mr.jaynes on November 07, 2007, 09:29:28 PM
I remember as a precocious pre-teen, my dad and I went down to Muskogee to a place called Antiques Incorporated, owned by I think James Leake, and then to Honor Heights Park. And for lunch, we went to a Barbecue joint called My Place Barbecue. Good Barbecue, good eating. I do not know if they are still there, but once I get back, I may motor on down to Muskogee and see, as they did have some good Que.