Made me feel like a local! If you are trying to find fun…read moreplaces to go out in Broken Bow/Hochatown, the internet often is not much help. I found scant information online about the Watering Hole, but something about what I was able to see made it seem like a place we wanted to go. I mentioned it to staff at some of the places around town and was told the same thing over and over "it's really a local's bar.". This was usually followed by a compliment like "it's great", but I wasn't sure what was meant by the first part. I remained stubbornly committed to checking it out. I was visiting Broken Bow as a group of three ladies celebrating a birthday. We were looking for a place to kick off a Saturday night that would definitely end with some dancing. We were appropriately, if not slightly ridiculously, wearing matching fringe jackets and hyped for our fun evening. When we pulled up at the Watering Hole, we could see inside the whole place. Less than 10 patrons were inside, about 90% were guys. Real guys guys, ranging in age from 45 to 65 and we had a moment of trepidation about how our silly feminine energy would be received. Any nerves we had shook right out of our fringe after we went inside. We were greeted warmly by a few of the patrons, who came over and inquired about our outfits. The curiosity came from a nice place and they kindly wished our birthday girl a happy birthday. We were even gifted a beverage called The Sasquatch. Bright yellow, deadly strong and banana flavored, we split it amongst the three of us and enjoyed it to the last drop. Grant was bartending and chatting with him was a highlight of our entire evening. He was interested and interesting and clearly a skilled barman. He shared insights to the local are humored our music selection before wishin and sending us on to scoot our boots. This is a perfect local's bar, and we were welcomed like locals. Every town should have a Watering Hole.

The Watering Hole is great quaint little bar. Every time I visit Broken Bow, OK it is a must stop…read morefor me. They have a great selection of drinks as well as offer great shots of the day. Plus the bartenders are always friendly. Definitely recommend!

We stopped for lunch while passing through this old town, found The Vault on the Main Street. It is…read morean old bank building, converted to a sports bar I had the Portobello sliders and a side of steamed veggies, hubs had a Turkey Club and sweet potato fries. The sliders were delish. Came two per order. Each one had a fair sized mushroom, some roasted red peppers and lettuce. The veggies were hot and were green beans, carrots and squash. The sandwich was so large that half came home in a box. The fries were really nicely done and were piping hot and crunchy on the ends. You know how unusual that is with sweet potato fries... as soon as they start to cool off they get soggy. Prices were a little high, but the server Jenny was excellent. Definitely worth a stop if you are in town. It is a sports bar and there were plenty of locals in there for lunch also.

Yelp was helpful again! Van Buren, Arkansas was a place I…read morehad never visited before and needed some help finding a good place to eat. The Vault looked good, was close by, so I tried it. Parking was great, right out front on the road in a great revitalized downtown area. Once inside, the waitress seated me and took my drink order. The menu choices all looked great. I asked for guidance from my waitress and she was very helpful! The special was the chicken fried steak and two sides and it looked good, but Big! Not wanting to eat that much she suggested the prime rib grilled cheese sandwich. Wow I had a salad, sandwich and sweet potato fries. I ate every bite and it was delicious! I would eat it again for sure. Being a sports bar there were plenty of sports to watch. The one thing that did catch my eye was a US flag with 48 Stars. Very cool! If you are ever in the friendly town of Van Buren, Arkansas, I highly recommend eating at The Vault. You will be glad you did. Go get Full

Best burger I've had since the '80s! Dublin Rootbeer…read moreSeating is fun inside buses No alcohol served Next to an adventure park Menu is not correct on website link

If you're looking for one of the best family-friendly restaurants in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, make…read moresure to stop by Lake Bums Grill & Buzz Bar. The cheeseburgers were absolutely delicious, cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Our kids had a blast eating inside the converted school bus, which made the experience just as memorable as the food. The outdoor atmosphere is fantastic with plenty of cornhole boards, giant Connect 4, great music, and lots of space to relax. We also appreciated that it's pet friendly, so the whole family, including your four-legged friends, can enjoy the visit. If you're visiting Broken Bow or Hochatown and want great burgers, a fun atmosphere for kids, outdoor games, and a laid-back place to spend an afternoon, this is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back on our next trip!

The catfish basket was excellent and the beer was ice cold. Can't ask for more. The burnt ends were…read moreexcellent as well.

Came here with 4 adults and 3 kids, and our total was only $120 -- which is honestly a great deal…read moreconsidering how much food we ordered! We had couple ribeyes, pork chop, burnt ends, appetizers, plus mac and cheese and grilled cheese for the kids. Great food for super cheap! Let's talk about the ribeye -- the seasoning was absolutely spot on, and the crust/sear on the steak was on point too! The only thing to keep in mind is that the ribeye is on the thinner side. It's definitely not your typical thick-cut steakhouse ribeye. But don't get me wrong, it was still delicious and packed with flavor! The burnt ends were also delicious and probably one of my favorites from the meal. I would order those over and over again! We also got the appetizer -- I believe it was called the Texas Fingers or something similar -- with spicy pickles and cheese curds. It was pretty good and definitely a fun appetizer to share. The restaurant was BUSY! But it had a really cool atmosphere. Being in a small town, it honestly felt like every single person in town was there on Friday night . Now, the reason I'm taking off one star: the service was slow. Our server was nice, don't get me wrong, but she kept forgetting things and wasn't very attentive. We constantly had to wave her down instead of her taking the initiative to check on the table. That part definitely got a little frustrating. Overall though, the food was delicious, the prices were great, and the atmosphere was fun. 4 out of 5 stars! We will definitely be back!

The tasting room was a very nice surprise. My fiancé and I went originally for the bourbon wine…read moretasting but quickly learned that this place has so much more to offer. It is a very cozy dim lit vibe. There are a few tables and chairs and seating at the bar top. The bartender was very helpful and sweet. The beer selection was so good. They had many options for ciders which isn't common among a place like this. I order the pear cider which was cold and they pour it in a cold glass which is nice. Second, I got the chocolate martini and OMG !!!! It was to die for! If you like chocolate martinis you HAVE TO get it from here. We enjoyed our time here. Laughed, played games (they have lots of card games and catch phrase laying out) and the awesome drinks. Would highly recommend for your date night!

Good atmosphere Very quaint…read more Party atmosphere Ordered an Expresso Martini Yummy Friendly staff

We stopped in here for lunch while shopping in downtown Eufaula. This Place is definitely a hidden…read moregym! The food is absolutely amazing, service was top notch, and it has a neat little vibe to it! Glad we stopped in!

Good $15 burger & fries. Can be very loud at times when a game is on. They have karaoke on the…read moreweekends I think. Good service. Most of the rest of the menu was typical bar food. Nothing to write home about.

Best breakfast We had omelettes, hash brown, gravy and…read morebiscuits Affordable Fast Chasity B best waitress

The food and service were great. Our server Hadlie was super sweet and welcoming. I really…read morerecommend this place for the family and ground of friends.

Nice place nice people excellent service. Will be back many times see y'all there. Let's get…read moretogether

Great sports bar ! Cold beer , friendly patrons and lots of TV's to watch your favorite gameread more

A friend told me about it so I checked it out and people were friendly and the girl bartender there…read morewas so attentive and nice. But I came in the other day again and a different bartender was there a younger girl . Anyway she was nice but she was more interested in her boyfriend there then service . I waited 20 minutes for another beer cause she was busy with the boyfriend making sure he was happy on the pool tables . If you are not this girls friend or boyfriend just walk away . I believe she could be good if her boyfriend was not there looking at her every move .

Stopped by Mountain Fork Brewery for a meal and had a mixed experience, but overall it ended on a…read morehigh note. We ordered the boudin egg rolls as an appetizer and each got a burger. Unfortunately, somewhere along the line the appetizer never got put in, so we didn't receive the boudin egg rolls at all. That was a miss, especially since that's something we were looking forward to trying. That said, the burgers absolutely made up for it. Both were cooked right and had great flavor. Solid, well-done burgers that hit the mark. No complaints there. We also grabbed a blueberry cheesecake to go, which turned out to be a great call. It was rich, flavorful, and a good way to finish things off. Service hiccup aside, the food quality, at least on the burgers and dessert, was strong. Worth stopping in, just keep an eye on your order.

Service was outstanding. If you come here, I highly recommend their wings! The red hot buffalo were…read moredelicious. We also tried the loaded tots and got a pizza to go. Prices were extremely fair. They have a self serving ranch station. The restaurant has great music and a lot of TVs.