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Cowboy Dinner Tree

4.6 (199 reviews)
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Moderate noise
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Good for kids

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Steak dinner. Overcooked
Catherine P.

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.

Front of the restaurant; very rustic!
Randy J.

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!

Danielle N.

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.

Fresh made iced tea and pink lemonade served in 32 oz Mason jars
LeRoy T.

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!

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.

Bruce S.

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

Megan H.

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

The drive there at Spring Break.
Alicia F.

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!!!

Steak dinner

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

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the unique rustic atmosphere, enormous portions, and friendly, attentive service. The bread and salad are also praised.

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This place is a MUST, we have eaten all over North America and there is no better food, service and experience.

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Ask the Community - Cowboy Dinner Tree

Are they pet friendly?

Shannon, we only allow service animals in our restaurant and cabins. Thank you for your question.

Can you share a meal?

You cannot share a meal. You get your own entree along with many containers for leftovers. They strongly encourage you to bring along a cooler. In earnest, their pricing is so reasonable, why would anybody try to split a dinner?

I know alcohol is not served at the restaurant, but is it allowable to bring your own wine?

You can bring your own wine, but you can't drink it in the restaurant since they do not have a liquor license. They have some tables outside on the property picnic style where you could go enjoy yourself before or after your reservation.

Is it cash only? How far out do we make reservations and what days are you open and at what Times

they accept any method of payment as long as you have cash. I called in March and the cabins were booked through September so you should call as early as you can set the date. I talked to Angel on the phone and that is exactly what she sounds… 

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Cowboy Dinner Tree - tradamerican - Updated October 2026

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