Cowboy Dinner tree is a fun little country restaurant in the middle of nowhere. We drove from Bend and it was quite a drive but a great experience. We had a large party (19!) and had reservations ahead of time. We took up the whole front area of the restaurant. There is a large lot for parking. A small gift shop with shirts, sweaters, cups, trinkets, and a cooler of meats. There are porta potties and actual restrooms in the restaurant. The dinner was ordered ahead of time: chicken or steak. I didn't realize there were other items that came with the dish. There was a salad, beans, bread, a potato with loaded toppings, and dessert. The dressing was some mustard dressing and ranch. The beans were like a soup-ish. The bread was soft and fluffy with a side of butter. The loaded potato had cheese, chives, and bacon crumbles. The steak was meaty tasting (seasoned with salt and pepper) and overdone. The dessert choices we had were chocolate cake, strawberry shortcake, and a butter creme brûlée pie. All the items we ate before our main dish filled me up I ended up taking much of my whole chicken home. The chicken was good a little under seasoned for me, but it was moist. The butter pie was the best desert since the strawberry shortcake needed some fluffy cream instead of a cream sauce. Service was good, the waitress was attentive to clearing items and serving drink refills. I would say their choice of drinks was lacking: water, unsweetened tea, or pink lemonade. If you aren't a drinker of one of those just know you don't have many options. The interior of the house was very old fashioned and woody. It's a small place so make sure to get reservations. read more

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Well, return visit after our enjoyable visit last year, and it was even better! Still starts with the salad with the "World's Best Honey Mustard" dressing. We had corn chowder next; I'm generally not a fan, but it was damn good! Then the entrees; no change from the excellent choices, but they've added toppings to dress up your baked potato (bacon, cheese and chives). Lastly, the nice petite dessert of cake with fresh berries has been joined by homesteader pie (think chess pie if you're a Southerner). Still cash only and they've added a bunch of stuff to their gift shop, including a freezer of 1875 Beef. Y'all need to pick up the phone and make your reservations; you'll be glad you did! And thanks for the great service, Dani! read more

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Pretty neat spot. Restaurant is quite literally on the middle of nowhere. Not much in the town of Silver Lake. Called the week of and got reservations. The steaks are absolutely enormous. Really didn't need that much steak but I guess it's so you can bring some home. There is no alcohol but lemonade is good. The beans, salad, and potatoes were just alright. Rolls and dessert were excellent. Overall very cool restaurant. We camped at a lake nearby, very pretty area. read more

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Had a table of 4 and drove in from Klamath. (2hrs) Ordered three steaks and a chicken. Kind of a blunder because the chicken was great too- because there's so much food I'd recommend a couple to get one of each and share. There will be plenty of either for two meals. We were served a salad first, it came with homemade ranch and honey mustard. Our waitress recommended doing both. I personally don't like mustard but when in Rome... it was actually awesome. Soup and bread to follow- the soup was a very homey style soup. I personally thought it was okay/good but the other 3 at the table loved it. The bread was fresh and super soft. Lastly the meat! And a baked potato- steak was good, chicken was good. For some reason I loved the baked potato. It was done perfectly, usually not a fan of baked potatoes. All in all awesome- as other have mentioned, no alcohol but the drinks were great anyways. Also stopped by the gift shop and got some hats and coozies (reasonably priced) Although it was a drive and the building itself is a little rinky dink- it is well worth the visit and the $50 per person. I highly recommend anyone to go try it once and make a fun day trip out of it. Not sure I'll be visiting for some time again, but will definitely tell people to go check it out! read more

This place is all about the experience. The location is remote as it's a bit of a drive from anywhere. The portions are huge and the atmosphere and service are great. You have to understand ahead of time that you are there on their terms--no credit cards, no sharing, no alcohol, no ala cart, no menu. You get your steak as they cook it. No well or medium well. Plus steak is the size of a small roast. It's so thick that there's no way to get it consistent all the way through. I could only eat about 1/4 of mine, so steak sandwiches and tacos for the rest of the week back home. Yum! I'd recommend going with a group of friends. Good conversations on the ride there and back to accompany the good food. Get reservations in advance. It was amazing to see how full the place was so far away from anyplace. read more

Cowboy Dinner Tree - American Near Me - Silver Lake, Oregon

We try to make a point of eating here every year. It's a ways outa the way, but it's good food and uniqueness make it well worth the trip. Travel south of Lapine, Oregon on hwy 97 to hwy 31 towards Reno, Nevada. It's about an hour from Lapine. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, and when you call, you place your order for either steak or chicken. The steaks avg between 25-30oz, the chicken is a whole chicken. Dinner is served family style, with salad, followed by bean soup and cast iron baked rolls. Dessert follows the main course. No alcohol is served. The food is absolutely delicious, and the servers are awesome! The restaurant is apparently an old pony express stop and is definitely rugged. They have a gift shop, and outdoor activities such as horse shoes, or lassoing a wooden cow. Lastly, it is cash only. Each person is $50, children 7-13 are $11, kids under 6 are free read more

Cowboy Dinner Tree - American Near Me - Silver Lake, Oregon

They say come hungry for a reason. This place is an experience you don't want to miss. (put it on your bucket list of restaurants to visit). The food is all homemade. It has a very simple menu with only two choices for dinner. 1. Whole Chicken or 2. A Big 30 oz Ribeye Steak. And that's just the main dish The homemade rolls are the best I have ever had. The Cowboy beans were excellent. The berry shortcake was also excellent I had the homemade pink lemonade that was served in a one quart mason jar. The service and staff were great. And the Atmosphere could not be any better for the area and its history. There is a reason you leave happy! YOU MUST MAKE A RESERVATION A FEW MONTHS IN ADVANCE! read more

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Such an amazing experience!!! Definitely recommend bringing your own tuber ware container!! read more

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This experience was one of the worst I've ever had. First you drive two hours and pay $50 per person then you get sat in a very dirty dining room, I don't think the health inspector makes it out there! We could not get extra rolls which in my opinion was the best part of the meal or have any corn chowder! Make sure you call ahead to get extra rolls and corn chowder instead of beans, the chicken was undercooked and my baked potato was hard. The salad had only a few pieces of carrots in it, no tomatoes or cucumbers, very disappointed in the whole experience. Our waitress was very rude and unfriendly. Many people drink out in the parking lot cause there's no alcohol available. read more

Food great, service great and great atmosphere, would greatly recommend it to anyone . We stayed in one of their cabins and it was comfortable and well stocked read more

Cowboy Dinner Tree - American Near Me - Silver Lake, Oregon

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If you haven't been or thinking about going. GO. Such a wonderful atmosphere. Steak was cooked perfectly to our liking and super tender. Tons of food! I ate 4 rolls myself read more

Cowboy Dinner Tree - Steak dinner - American Near Me - Silver Lake, Oregon

We've wanted to try this place for years and finally did it (July 3, 2025). I won't bore you with details because this place is well-documented and the restaurant's web site has all the details. The drive from Bend is very pleasant, and would be even better in cooler weather. We arrived right at 4:00 for our reservation and were promptly seated. There were already many parties in the restaurant. The service was very friendly and efficient. There appeared to be plenty of staffing as at least three different servers came to our table. The atmosphere is best described as rustic, cozy, quaint, and fun. Everyone there is having a good time. The salad is fresh, the dressing is homemade (go with the honey mustard). The strawberry lemonade is good. The rolls are absolutely outstanding and as good as any Parker House rolls I've had at fancy restaurants. The beans are good. We both ordered steak and both of us got it prepared as desired. The default is medium rare (as it should be!) so be sure to tell them if you want different. The steaks are substantial but just good. They are not very well seasoned and, frankly, the sirloin is just not a great cut of beef. Instead of a 30-ounce sirloin, for the same price, I'd much prefer a 14-ounce ribeye. You'll have plenty of leftovers and they give you all the plastic bags (or a cup for the beans) you'll need to take things home. read more

Finally made it to eat here as it had been on my list for years. After arriving we were seated quickly and sat down to enjoy the ambiance. Staff was friendly and it was a fun dining experience all around. Loved the ranch dressing and rolls, steaks were flavorful and enjoyed the chicken more than I thought I would. Dessert was delicious as was the lemonade. Well worth the drive and reasonably priced for what you get. read more

This is not our first visit, nor will it be our last. The food, service, ambience are all top notch. We drove 5 hours to have dinner here, and the effort is always well worth it. Steaks and chicken and local sourced and couldn't be better. read more

Unique setting in Oregon's Outback which is unique unto itself in myriad ways. CDT offers great food via a simple menu served in old west ambience. Servings are substantial, leftovers facilitated - bring a cooler. The staff are friendly and amazingly efficient. They've obviously been doing this for a while. This is a place I'll remember for all the right reasons. read more

Cowboy Dinner Tree - American Near Me - Silver Lake, Oregon

Up for a 3 hour drive? Um, HELL YEAH! We come here every couple of years. Massive portions: steak/chicken, bean soup, salad w/homemade ranch or honey mustard, rolls, pink lemonade and mixed berry shortcake and cream. I could wax poetic about the food and what it tastes like, but one single word says it all, PERFECTION! We ate a ton of juicy chicken and steak AND still are taking home 2 meals.. No need to post pictures. The menu does NOT change and other Yelpers took some great ones. This 2nd generation restaurant does the "middle of nowhere" proud! Kind and warm servers (ours was the owner), happy hum of chatter in a TINY space. Don't let the $45/person scare you. It's worth a happy belly and an even happier soul. Thanks CDT!!! read more

Cowboy Dinner Tree - The drive there at Spring Break. - American Near Me - Silver Lake, Oregon

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The Cowboy Dinner Tree is an old school steak house straight out of the back lot of a Bonaza episode. You really feel like Little Joe is going to walk over and ask how your meal is going. I like the cowboy/western vibe. The portions are - well, Fred Flinstone sized. The service is amazing - kind, sincere, attentive, and always smiling. Is this a high-end Ringside steak experience? Nope. Is it geniunely enjoyable and worth the drive. Without a doubt! read more

Long time ago . Great food & service from all. Recommend it highly , remember to ask them for doggy bag . Cash only.

We visit every April with a large group. Every year we have a great time and the food is wonderful. This year was extra stellar thanks to our server, Dani! She's a gem! She engaged with everyone at our table (there were 14 of us!), was witty and on top of everything! We really hope to see her again next year! read more

We were prepared for the amount of food and had lots of leftovers for picnic lunch the next day. We stayed in cabin #1and yes, it's rustic. The star gazing can't be missed! Try to pick a clear night. We were thrilled. read more

Our waitress was not friendly. She told us we were supposed to ask for our food way in advance and she gave us what she gave us with no explanation on why I don't know that I'll drive four hours to get dinner again. read more

Amazing food and the atmosphere is fantastic. The waitresses are hot and over worked. They act like it is a bother for you to be there!

The best steak or chicken in Oregon! Such a fun place! Bring your appetite the portions are giant! The service is very friendly and the bread and salad is amazing! Great spot to bring the entire family or party!!!!! Must go read more

We love this little spot. Year after year and love seeing Amy. She's so good to us. Make sure and order extra rolls. And we love taking home some of their ranch dressing too. Now we look forward to the left overs for the next 2-3 days. Make a reservation soon. It's worth every penny. Make sure and give Otis and Bear some pets! read more

What a great experience. The food is good. I especially loved the beans! Lots of leftovers so bring a cooler! The ambience is amazing to go along with the history of the place. It's a yearly visit for me. read more

We ventured into Lapine on a road trip specifically to have dinner here. I had been here many years ago but my husband hadn't experienced it before so off to Lapine we went for a weekend. Make your reservations in advance. You need reservations to ensure you get a table here! Obviously the portions are huge. That's part of the experience. Bring containers for your leftovers on the ride home. If you're traveling a long distance bring a cooler. All the food is great! We ordered both the steak and the chicken so we could share and have a little of both. You won't get to order your steak the way you want it. You get what you get! If you don't like medium steak, order the chicken. It's a multiple course meal with beans, salad, rolls, main course, and dessert. The rolls happen to be my favorite part and I half filled up on them alone. Ha! You'll have a choice of lemonade or tea and salad dressing of ranch or honey mustard. If you're expecting fancy steak house type accommodations this isn't the place for you. If you want an awesome experience, in the middle of the desert, with great food, make the trip here. Don't forget to check out the gift shop before or after you eat. They have some awesome things in there and you might be able to find the cat for a quick pat on the head. read more

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4 of us fulfilling a long time bucket list road trip to eat here. Western ambiance in spades. Service good, busy. Dry chewy chicken and thick chewy sirloin are the 2 offerings here, cooked as they provide ...... Keeps it simple for them. Outstanding restaurant -made honey-mustard dressing and ranch. Just fresh-baked light rolls. One of our baked potatoes was sent back due to suspect flavor and appearance. I'll say that overall we had a fun experience, but not worth repeating. Keep it on your list for uniqueness, not culinary delights.... read more

The food is as done perfectly. I was fortunate enough to have a seat outside under their awning covered table and was able to enjoy a nice breeze and overcast evening 100% would recommend this setting. The owner was serving me and boy was she willing to hustle and get me my food. There was no wait time between courses and service with a smile to someone eating alone is always a really welcome impact to help brighten someone's day. Thank you Cowboy dinner tree. I'll recommend to all my friends who travel through. read more

Cowboy Dinner Tree - American Near Me - Silver Lake, Oregon

Wish is was the same as 10 years ago when we were going there. No reservations, and if you were there when they closed, you got the leftovers to take home. It's become commercialized, but hopefully still good! read more

What can you say!! Steak in the middle of nowhere with cabins!!! It's a dream, great food, great place! Check it out! read more

Great experience and a whole lot of food! Fresh and tasty food. We will be going back (already have!).

As others have said, this is an adventure and an experience. It's in the middle of nowhere, so chances are you're driving at least an hour from wherever you're staying to come eat here. And because you have to make reservations so far in advance, you also have been looking forward to this day for quite some time. It feels very authentic, out in the high desert in what looks like a log shack. Our waitress was super friendly and very attentive. The meal starts with a very fresh salad (excellent homemade ranch dressing), then out comes the amazing yeast rolls and bean soup, then the massive steaks with baked potatoes, and finally the fruit shortcake dessert. We stuffed ourselves and it was amazing. At one point a cat came over and laid down on our bench to hang out - the kids loved it. We would definitely come back here again, despite the very long drive to get there. read more

Cowboy Dinner Tree - American Near Me - Silver Lake, Oregon

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In error I wrote in a previous review there was no indoor toilets, found out 2 days later there is....wondering then why was there a line to a outhouse outside? Still give it 3 stars...just wasn't worth the hype read more

The best we have been back a number of times Food and service are tops Thank You read more

My wife and I were going to be in the Bend area, so I made reservations here months in advance, needed. This place really is in the middle of nowhere. Great western ambiance! Two choices, a whole chicken or humongous steak, salad, Cowboy beans, rolls, and dessert; very tasty. read more

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The experience is worth every penny, and then there's the great food. Steaks were massive, tender and perfectly seasoned. The chickens were juicy and perfectly seasoned. Side dishes were great. The drive to get there is beautiful as well. Service is top notch. read more

Now that was one Amazing dinner!! When you first walk in you look like your walking into a big barn with Everything cowboy in it, including the barn cat! You get two choices to drink, ice tea or lemonade, lemonade is to die for. First course salad with homemade rolls, second course is bean soup. Then comes the main course, either a whole chicken or a Beautiful steak that is probably two inches thick and covers most of the plate, with a baked potato on the side! And lastly they finish you off with a shortcake with Lots of fruit. No matter how hungry you are, I promise you that you'll need a doggie bag, you'll have enough to feed your doggie and yourself for two days afterwards! Highly highly recommend, I Can't Wait to go back! Lastly, I forgot to talk about the people that work there, nicest people you'll ever meet! read more

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Ate there with a group of people, and the food was not as good as I anticipated. According to the reviews this place is very good. But, I have to say I was very let disappointed. They don't ask how you like your steak. and that was the main reason why I went there was for the steak. The steak was medium to medium well. they had A1 sauce on the table. The portion of steak is huge though but I could not tell what cut it was from. The steak was a little tough and had very, little flavor. The beans were fairly bland tasting. The bread was very soft, spongy and delicious though. The salad was plain, and they only had ranch and honey mustard. But, like I said I came for the steak. The service was excellent. The only real letdown was that the steak was not what I had hoped for. Now that I tried it, I will not be returning or recommending this place to anyone. read more

Cowboy Dinner Tree - Here is a pic of the hunk of meat, that was more like a roast than a steak, IMO. - American Near Me - Silver Lake, Oregon

Wow. VERY much loved this place. Had an a opportunity to BS with one of the owners and felt immediately at home in conversation with the guy. I'm kinda upset him and I aren't best friends now. LoL Aside from having super down to earth, gracious ownership... most folks come here, as I did, after hearing tall tales of a 72oz steak or a whole chicken slapped down before you with a half gallon of tea and some jars with nail holes in the lids for shakers. Welp.... They don't exactly live up to the every bit of the stuff I've heard, but I'd say they exceeded expectations anyhow. It's a pretty impressive operation they're running here. Everything comes out in a timely fashion and the food was incredible. I am very very picky about my steaks. To the point where I won't buy/eat one that wasn't prepared and cooked by this guy right here. I legitimately have not purchased a steak from any kitchen anywhere in over a decade. So I had some apprehension about this big azz hunk of meat I was buying here. Would it be flavorless? Would it be too bloody? Would it be dry? Too marbled with fat & gristle?? After the first bite all those questions were answered. Then answered a dozen more times. The steak was perfect! It was very tender and had outstanding flavor. Like every other dish they served (salad, beans, rolls, etc...), none was saturated with toppings or garnishes, but impressively plain and delicious. I did my very best to eat all the salad, the beans, the rolls, the steak, the chicken, AND drank my whole lemonade. Almost did it. I the the rolls pushed me over the top though. LoL All in all this was a fantastic experience and every bit worth the 2 decades I've spent dragging my feet and saying "some day". I'm very excited to return again on my motorcycle and say hi to my new friend again. :) read more

Global pandemics can't keep these guys down!! Quality food, friendly service and outback charm makes this a place to visit over and over again. My daughter and I finally brought the hubs here for dinner (we stop on girls weekend camping trips) and he loved it! We arrived an hour early, thinking we'd just hang out in the yard and practice our roping, but Angel was able to get us seated early, much to our delight. Kiddo stuffed a few new dollars into the ceiling as the food rolled out.. they obliged us with extra salad because the homemade ranch was SO good! Hubs never believed us when we would tell him how HUGE the steak is, and how perfectly medium rare/rare it's cooked.... When it was plunked down in front of him he was speechless... (would we lie to you babe?!) We ended up with enough food left over for another complete dinner at home the next night. (Bring a cooler if you're not staying close.) This place is a true Oregon treasure.. Visit once and you'll be hooked. A side note* Due to the pandemic and resulting chaos regarding beef prices, the steak is more expensive. Angel was kind enough to call us and let us know prior to our visit that the price had gone up. That simple act of honesty and kindness embodies the Oregon spirit. read more