Boomerang Diner

Was visiting from out of town and this place came highly recommended however somehow, it missed the…read morespot for us. We arrived and got seated, the waitress was plenty friendly, made suggestions, made sure coffee cups stayed refreshed. However the food just seemed to be lacking. We ordered the biscuits and gravy and literally it was a biscuit with white gravy no sausage or seasoning that could be tasted. I had specifically asked that the hashbrowns be cooked crispy. However what was served was far from that. The skillets were more like a scramble. The creamer container was filthy where the server ended up taking the container from the table. We were asked if we wanted to go containers which we declined. It just didn't meet our expectations based off the reviews we had read nor the recommendations given to us, to which we left disappointed. We can put this on the been there, done that list.

I am so happy that I found the Magnolia Cafe in Durant, Oklahoma! This is the best run cafe I have…read morebeen to in a long time! The manager, Chris stays right up front and is a real hands on style manager. He makes sure that the customers are well taken care of by the wait staff( who are all friendly and knowledgeable as well as hard working). The decor is attractive and spotlessly maintained. The kitchen staff gets the food out very promptly and the bacon, eggs, potatoes, biscuits and gravy were all cooked and seasoned to perfection! Everything was so good that I drove through a flooding deluge of rain and lightning to eat there the next morning! Chris remembered me(after only one visit) and greeted me by name! I will definitely be eating here on every trip I make to Durant!

Comfortable atmosphere

Side salad that came with the chicken fried steak

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Club sandwich with fried zucchini

Wright's Drive In

4.6(78 reviews)

1.1 mi

Absolutely phenomenal! Tried it on a whim and one of the…read morebest patty melts I've ever had in my life. So good that I ordered a second to go to have for dinner. Staff is also terrific and super welcoming. If you make the time to sit inside you won't be disappointed. No pics to share because it didn't last long. Patty Melt and Regular Burger is what we ordered along with fries and the freshest okra we've ordered in a while. Getting the cobbler to go as we are stuffed but still wanted to try it, so that will get reviewed later as I'm writing this from our table before driving back to Texas.

Great service. Great food. A legend in Durant. It's a " don't miss" when in Durant. I came here…read moreoften 10/12 years ago when I lived here. Now I'm back again. Happy to report it's still great

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Half her hamburger because it was too much to finish.

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The menu.

The Lazy Heifer

4.3(6 reviews)

30.5 mi

Fast friendly service. The food was really good. Glad we stopped...we had their fried pickles and…read morepeach fried pie with ice cream (forgot to snap a shot of them), but they were really good too. We all really enjoyed the food and friendly atmosphere. It also appeared to be a favorite to many locals. Look forward to our next visit...I may try their breakfast or their lunch buffet.

We always try to make our trip to Bokchita, Oklahoma, place of my mother's birth, on a Friday…read more Friday is when they have The Lazy Heifer's shrimp boil and fish fry. It is amazing, both service and food. The waitress's never let your drinks go dry and the owner's continually walk and talk to their customers. They even ask for the customer's opinion on what they'd want to see on their buffets. And they also have a great regular menu if your not into The decor is down-home and country style. Keep up the great work Lazy Heifer's!

The salad was from their walk up salad bar. Not a lot to choose from but everything was cold and fresh. It hit the spot for sure...

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Mac and cheese bites were super tasty...great appetizer.

Sherrer's Restaurant

4.1(20 reviews)

1.2 mi

Wife and I, passing through, stopped here for late lunch today. I was sorry to hear elder Sherrer…read morehad passed since our last occasion to dine here. However his son and grandson are still operating. The food and selection is still good. The bad news is They are only open now for lunch. 11 am-2pm. If you are like me, I love chicken fried steak, order it whenever, and Sherrers offer it served three ways. 1. Sandwich on a bun in a basket with fries or substitute.(I had a fresh salad ) 2. Traditional plate with mashers, gravy and fresh salad 3. Played open face on Texas toast with gravy, fries and a salad.

We traveled to Durant Oklahoma Friday to the Choctaw health center. And after we left there we…read moretraveled the back road into Durant and came across Sherrer's Restaurant. We decided to give it a try. I like mom and pop restaurants and it looked like it would be one. And my husband ordered the catfish. And I had a burger and onion rings. And we were not disappointed at all. It had that old fashioned taste and everything was wonderful. I especially enjoyed the onion rings! My husband had two big pieces of catfish which he said was great. The lady that waited on us was so friendly and gave us great service! The restaurant was kind of old but it had a great flow thru it and plenty of room.

Sherrers restaurant

Hamburger Steak. Chefs Kiss

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Burger and onion rings.

Mead Family Restaurant

4.2(81 reviews)

4.5 mi

UPDATE MEADS FAMILY RESTAURANT…read more I had Catfish ( was really good, no fishy taste), bake potato ( was good, perfectly cooked), House salad (Very fresh, I added Chz and Bacon), Water with Lemon. He ordered Chicken Fried Steak ( I was good, the batter stayed on, crispy).

Good food, great staff, highly recommend…read more Their weekday dinner special are great and I had open faced beef sandwich. We loved our meal

The dry chunk of meat I received. Literally just a hamburger patty.

Boneless pork chops with baked potato and mushroom gravy.

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Crispy chicken Cobb salad. Delicious!

Guy Fieri's American Kitchen + Bar

2.7(177 reviews)

3.3 mi

Date of visit: 8/8/26. The food is good, and the staff is wonderful!…read more This review is being giving because my server, Mo and the manager, Allison deserve the recognition. From the moment my husband and I sat in Mo's section, Mo was friendly, personable and attentive. I drink a lot of water with my dinner and not having to ask for refills was great. Mo was on top of it the entire time, all while still ensuring her other customers had what they needed too. This visit was prior to the doors opening for Kane Brown's show. They were very busy but yet Mo still managed to make me feel like I was the most important customer (I observed her doing this for all her customers). Very pleasant and very efficient! Greatly appreciated. When it was determined that my host did not have a chance to add comp for my dinner, Mo offered to try to take care of arranging it on her end. This service has never been offered previously by any other staff member at any location at Choctaw. When Mo was unsuccessful (to no fault of hers!), Allison tried. Not only did Allison try, she also came over to explain all the details and all with a smile! In the end, I went to the Rewards Club, but Mo and Allison tried really hard to resolve for me. Exceptional service by Mo and Allison from the moment we walked in until we left. Thank you!

Ordered to salad with chicken and hamburger nachos. Order took 40 min to complete. When returning…read moreto our room we discovered that there was no chicken on the salad. While waiting for the 49 min for our Togo order, we waited at the bar to have a drink. We waited over 10 min to be greeted. I asked what was on draft. Bartender said all drafts are not working. I asked what beers were available. Bartender seemed upset to have to tell me the beer list. Noticed the bartender's not bussing the dirty dishes on the bar. Several bar guest had to sit at the bar with previous guests dirty dishes in front of them. Very disappointing experience. I'm sure Guy Fieri would not be happy with this location.

Yup. Full bar

The Mayor of Flavortown BBQ platter

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Awesome band! Excellent food! Great service!

Boomarang

3.6(19 reviews)

21.5 mi

Fried fish and beans and cornbread!! Breakfast all day!! Excellent food, great service and good…read morevalue. We'll definitely be back!

While they have good prices on sandwiches and burgers keep in mind these do not come with anything…read more I'll keep coming here for breakfast but lunch is off my list

Dining room

Fried pies look good

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Jackson Family Dining

3.5(37 reviews)

31.0 mi

The server was nice (although seemed a little hurried, since they were understaffed) and the…read morebuilding and bar are beautiful, though the historic setting isn't actualized to its full potential. The food did not seem fresh or properly heated, and was so over salted that I couldn't eat some of it (and I love salt). The restaurant was messy, with random out- of-season decorations spread about, and when I went to use the restroom at the end of the meal, there was no hand soap. Definitely wouldn't go back.

We had been to Reba's a few weeks ago while passing through Atoka and thought we'd try Jackson's on…read morethis trip. We had calf fries for an appetizer and thought they were just okay. Ordered our entrees and our side salads were really good but once my BBQ ribs arrived I was thoroughly disappointed. Having judged BBQ in the past I wouldn't call these BBQ as they were either boiled or steamed and then lightly sauced. I really wanted to like this place, but the food was mediocre at best. Our server was good, the decor was nice, but nothing overwhelming to make me want to go back anytime soon.

Yummy beer, all dressed up in a frosty mug . Delicious!!

Barbecue wings

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Bacon cheeseburger

Reba's Place

3.7(352 reviews)

31.0 mi

I don't even like country music, but this place was pretty amazing. I was on the long road trip and…read morewas guided here by my AI, and every part of the experience was great. I got the biscuits and gravy, and I'm so grateful I only got one biscuit instead of two... It was huge and incredibly filling! The coffee was strong and delicious. I actually sat here for about three hours getting work done and enjoying the music, despite not really enjoying country music that much. I found the selections to be very tasteful and pleasant in the background without overwhelming the conversations. From what I know of Reba, who also created this amazing Nonprofit called Reba's Ranch, she's the real deal. Her kindness, warmth, and love really emanate throughout the staff and the food I strongly recommend

We celebrated my father-in-law's birthday at Reba's Place. We made a reservation and were seated…read moreright away. They made us feel so welcome. The service and servers were great! Food came quick and the vibe was exactly what I expected- the Strawberry Shortcake was the best I have ever had! Be sure to Ride the elevator up to the third floor for shopping and a view of downtown Atoka. We live here and have been to eat several times. Always consistent and good

These were her mama's books!

Fried Chicken with Greens and Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes. These potatoes had chicken gravy on them.

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David P.

Elite 19

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278

3901

3 years ago

Visited Boomerang Diner today and I'm still thinking about it! Firstly, the service here deserves a shoutout. The staff were attentive and super friendly, making the whole experience really pleasant. Now, let's talk about the food. It was a delightful surprise. The side salad was fresh and crisp, a perfect start. Then came the sliced tomatoes, which were ripe and flavorful - simple yet perfect. The omelette was cooked just right, fluffy and packed with taste. But the highlight for me was their fried pies, a must-try! There was a variety of other dishes too, each leaving a memorable impression. Definitely going back to Boomerang Diner - it's a gem! read more

Debra C.

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7 years ago

We go to boomerangs in durant every friday for all you can eat fish and sundays for breakfast. Food is always great. There manager Dawn is the sweetest!!staff is young and needs tranning. But we went lastnight to eat and as always food was delivered hot and.good !!Except they're cockroaches crawling the walls YES SERIOUSLY!!Love me.some boomerangs but DEFINITELY WONT.BE BACK !!! read more

Sandy M.

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9 years ago

This is a good place for a hamburger and fried pickles, my kiddo always gets the chicken fry and eats it all.

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