Route 66 Café at the Market may have been another stop for our Oklahoma Route 66 Passport, but this…read moreis the kind of place I would seek out even without a stamp involved! After several stops along the Mother Road, my wife and I were hungry--but we still had a long drive home. We decided to split lunch and debated between the chicken-fried steak dinner and the chicken-fried steak sandwich. Either way, chicken-fried steak was going to happen! The sandwich won, and it was an excellent choice. As a self-appointed chicken-fried steak connoisseur who has sampled them across Oklahoma, I can confidently say this one ranks near the top. The steak was tender, the breading was perfectly crisp, and they added just the right amount of mayo. Nothing fancy--just a really well-made and delicious sandwich. We also ordered fried okra, which arrived before the sandwich. It was piping hot, crispy, and cooked exactly the way fried okra should be. We happily munched on it while waiting for the main event. Natasha provided friendly, attentive service and brought us an extra plate so we could easily divide the sandwich and fries. Those small touches make a difference. The Route 66 décor and classic diner atmosphere added plenty of character. It felt like the perfect place for our final road-trip meal before heading home. Clinton is a little over an hour and a half from our house, and I would gladly make the drive again--especially since breakfast is my thing and that menu still needs to be explored! Passport or not, Route 66 Café at the Market is worth seeking out. Order the chicken-fried steak sandwich, don't skip the fried okra, and make sure you bring your appetite!

I made a quick detour off I-40 at Exit 66 to visit the iconic Cafe 66, just five minutes from the…read morehighway and impossible to miss. From the outside, the branding leans heavily into the Route 66 identity--logos are everywhere, setting the expectation for a nostalgic roadside dining experience. Stepping inside, however, the atmosphere takes a different direction. Rather than embracing classic Americana, the décor feels modern, highlighted by whimsical cow artwork adorned with flower crowns. It's charming in its own way, but not the vintage Route 66 ambiance I was expecting. One thing that deserves high praise is the cleanliness. The café is immaculate, from the dining room to the overall presentation, reflecting a team that clearly takes pride in maintaining the restaurant. The food, unfortunately, was less memorable. The oatmeal was overly thick and dry, lacking the creamy comfort you'd expect. Buttered toast carried an off flavor, suggesting the griddle or butter station could use a refresh. The signature pancake, dusted with a powdered sugar "66" logo, was visually appealing and easily the meal's most Instagram-worthy item, but it too was disappointingly dense. Where Cafe 66 truly shines is its service. Every staff member I encountered was warm, welcoming, and eager to help first-time visitors feel at home. Their hospitality left the strongest impression of the visit. In my opinion, Cafe 66 seems to be transitioning away from being a destination built on Route 66 nostalgia and toward becoming a dependable neighborhood café for the Clinton community. There's nothing wrong with that--in fact, it's probably the more sustainable business model. But travelers seeking an authentic trip back in time may leave feeling that the iconic branding promises more nostalgia than the dining experience ultimately delivers.

This is a lake dinner for sure, nothing fancy no alcohol, Food was good waitress was sweet.read more

The map location is not accurate- it is by the big bend camp ground. We had the chicken fried steak…read moreand it was wonderful. We had the small and it was still big. The onion rings and house salad were very delicious!!

Service was excellent! The server came several times to make sure we were satisfied…read more Interior is a small, cozy setting with the feel of Lodge/fishing cabin. The outdoor seating provides extra room for a large group. The menu was updated with slightly higher pricing. The food was served warm and to our requests. Not a fan of skinny fries but there was an ample portion. Food overall was good with the chicken fried steak covered in thick country gravy being our favorite. Definitely would come back if I was in the area.

From the owner: New American Cuisine is served for an exceptional, unique experience at our six newly-opened…read morerestaurants. Each location provides our guests a variety of expertly prepared dishes, enjoyed amidst the Natural beauty of the Oklahoma State Parks

Great variety of food. Pizza is really good, three amigos is a must try. Service is great most of…read morethe time! When it is busy it's a little hard to flag down the waitress sometimes but someone is always around to help. In the casino area so there is a smoke smell but it's well ventilated.

This place really surprised me. Foods great people friendly big menu I'd recommend this place highlyread more

Five years ago, we were driving back from a relative's 90th Birthday party in Dodge City, when we…read morecame upon the most beautiful little Oklahoma State Park outside of Watonga called Roman Nose. We said we would be back someday to stay and it's taken us this long to return. Roman Nose State Park, named after Cheyenne Chief Henry, is one of the original seven Oklahoma State Parks. A former Cheyenne winter camp, the park is set in a beautiful canyon, surrounded by gypsum rock cliffs. Roman Nose boasts a stunning golf course, stables for horseback riding, hiking trails, WPA buildings, an enormous spring fed swimming pool and two spring fed trout stocked lakes. The Lodge, originally constructed in 1956, was renovated in 2010 to reflect the natural landscape of the surrounding area and it is gorgeous. It has a Frank Lloyd Wright feel to it. There are 22 rooms and it has its own swimming pool. There's a gift shop inside and a wall full of Oklahoma travel brochures in the lobby. There are a few snacks and beverages at the desk. The park also has Cabins, Tee Pees and other camping areas as well as a General Store that handles horse, canoe, kayak, and paddleboat rentals in addition to feeding people with a wonderful restaurant! It's a long walk from the drop off point of the parking lot to the actual doors, across the wide lobby, and down the hall to any of the rooms. After checking in, which was seamless, we chose one of hotel style luggage carts and took it all the way outside. From there, it was simply no problem; but there is no one to help you with your luggage. You are on own as far as I could tell. We had secured our Lakeside King room online using a Senior discount. If you stay on a Friday or a Saturday, you have to stay both nights; but we were staying a Sunday. The Lodge is simply stunning. So much interior wood and rock and historic photos. We found everything to be very clean which was wonderful. I would say the pool was the highlight really. We were out there for an hour or so and had this great big beautiful pool all to ourselves. Sundays are slow apparently. It was a lovely setting with towels thoughtfully provided at poolside. Perfect. We were prepared for no microwave and found a community microwave out in a hallway alcove. With only a few people staying there on Sunday, I was okay with it; but really would have preferred one in our room. We slept well. There's a ceiling fan and room darkening blinds. We were very comfortable. We did discover the next morning that the coffee maker didn't work. It wasn't a big deal as there was fresh coffee on a utility cart out in the hallway. We had missed a continental breakfast from 6 - 9. Probably our loss. The description from the desk had sounded pretty yummy; but we slept in. There is a closed restaurant where the communal living room with fireplace and deck entrance used to be. Honestly, that was disappointing to see; but we were allowed deck access through a large meeting room. The view from the deck is terrific. A sweet place for coffee, unfortunately the umbrellas aren't up. Still, the tables and chairs are in use. We checked out and drove up canyon to the General Store for lunch. I've reviewed that, too. Scrumptious burgers! We love this park and the Lodge! It's an Oklahoma treasure. https://www.travelok.com/state-parks/roman-nose-state-park

Absolutely fantastic food, ambiance, and service! The restaurant looked new, had a lot of menu…read moreoptions and the staff was very knowledgeable. Kudos to Brooklyn for recommending the best chicken sandwich I've had in years! I plan to be back in a few weeks to try a few more options...and the pizza!

I regularly get the grilled chicken stack club wrap and sweet potato fries. the portion size is…read moregenerous and the taste is amazing. Service is always good quality and friendly. The bartenders Erica and Caitlin can make just about anything you ask for. They're friendly and funny and always willing to chat with customers. The owner Blu is very present and active with the restaurant making sure everything is running smoothly. Truly a little gem in a friendly little town. They have live music relatively regularly and have a great laid back vibe.

The food is excellent! The fried mushrooms are delicious, the blackened pasta is my favorite, and…read morethe burgers are good too!

Have wanted to go to Sid's for years but always opted for something close to home, and living near…read moreMid-Town OKC there are so many options. We called a friend in Yukon and invited him to join us at Sid's. We arrived at Sid's around 5 p.m. and there were no open tables. The venue is small with maybe six four tops and a bar. We were at the bar for mabe 10 minutes when a table opened up. Sid's is a throwback to an earlier era and is the embodiment of the slogan, "Get Your Kicks On Route 66" it's a fun venue! I ordered the orginial onion burger. Jan ordered chicken fried sandwich, and Ken ordered the coney. We chose onion rings as our side. My onion burger was outstanding, a 5/5. Jans's chicken fried sandwich was OK. She gave it a 3.5/5. Ken was very happy with his coney and gave it a 5/5. The onion rings were good. I'd give them a 4/5. The atmosphere is great, the food good, the service good. The prices moderate. We had a great time at Sid's!

This diner has a great Route 66 atmosphere. Really feels like a 60's roadside diner. We stopped for…read morebreakfast. We had 3 adults and 3 kids. We were seated quickly. The service was fast. The food was diner food but the quality was high. I would eat there again. Can't wait to try the burger.

Passing by w best friend, "Route 66 Man", we noticed a packed parking lot. And a lot of people…read morewaiting in the vestibule to get seated. Mgr said, "We do things quick around here. Won't take long." Ten minutes later, we were drinking delicious coffee. Menu was eclectic. Prices very reasonable. Service (Jennifer) outstanding. R66M ordered off the senior menu. Sausage and cheddar omelet w a biscuit and hash browns. Very excellent. My omelet was perfect as well. And an English muffin is an equal choice to toast. And it was the first time I ever had an EM grilled. A new experience for me! Overall, a great stop. 5 star worthy!

Very friendly and helpful staff from the time you walk ibro the restaurant. the food was awesome…read moreand jut the right amount. would stop by again if coming through this way. A+

I have been there several times in hopes that the service gets better, but today was my seventh…read moretime there and it only gets worse. The burgers are a complete sloppy mess. Extremely soggy and smashed. Strawberry limeade is so watered down. They never seem to get my order right. And today they forgot to put my tater tots in my bag. Will not be spending my money here.

I pulled in the stall and the lady was just being rude and started yelling at me for no reason,…read morevery terrible service!!