First time visit and will be returning. Ordered cheeseburger, chicken wrap, fried okra and onion rings. Everything was EXCELLENT, I will say the fried okra & onion rings were the best I've had in a long time. We ordered a cherry fried pie to go as we were stuffed, will taste that later because it's definitely large enough for two people. Staff were all very pleasant and helpful. Restaurant comfortable and clean with a nice family feel. Drinks served in large mason jars. read more

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A group of some close friends visited Mugsy's today for lunch. We were greeted by Mr. Darrell Mueggenborg when we entered. As always, he was very accommodating and friendly! I can't say enough about the warm welcome and atmosphere at his restaurant. The food was fantastic and the service was top notch as well. The food and warm atmosphere make this place tops on my list of good places to eat in rural Oklahoma!!! Just can't wait to go back. You won't be disappointed!!! read more

The minute we walked in we were greeted by the wonderful friendly staff, and later the owner, Darrell. The food was great and the portion sizes were large. We started with the Texas Twinkie (stuffed bacon-wrapped jalapeño), had BBQ main dishes, and finished with a cherry fried pie. All delicious! The atmosphere is best described as rustic charm. Don't miss the nickel-tour! Would highly recommend driving to Yale for dinner! read more

Sunday buffet is worth the drive. Mr Mugsy is quick to welcome guests. Everything is wonderful - food, service, price. The food is fresh, hot & perfectly seasoned. The buffet is kept fresh & full. At well under $20/person, this small town gem is a favorite in our family. read more

45 minute wait for waitress, the yeast bread was doughy and chewy. The catfish was 2 very thin pieces. The okra was dry with little breading and tasted like reheated left overs. The other five orders at the table looked freshly made. My most disappointing lunch from this highly rated diner. read more

Brisket was very tender and generous portion! Friendly, quick service! the owner is a delight! Must experienc!

Very friendly staff. The food is plenty full. The best barbecue and desserts. Try the sliced brisket. Melt in your mouth tender. The chicken fried steak the table next to us received looked amazing. read more

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One of the only local places to get a good burger! We also enjoyed the onion rings and fries. Looking forward to trying some other menu items. read more

The chicken fried steak and desserts are on point. DO NOT SKIP THE CHOCOLATE CAKE! I'm not a fan of BBQ so I won't have a good review for those items on the menu. The place is clean and staff is friendly. read more

Great homemade food, pleasant personalities, especially the owner, who really "works the room" in a good way when he's there. Ambiance is relaxed, country home cooking restaurant, featuring nicely smoked and prepared meats in VERY generous portions. read more

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This is a great family atmosphere with food that may have a twist, making it a unique place to dine in, here in Oklahoma. Drinks are served in Mason jars, setting the atmosphere of a family restaurant. I ordered an appetizer, smoked chicken with BBQ sauce. First impression was the nice tangy flavor of the sauce followed up with the succulent juices of the meat. Loved it and they were some of the best wings I've ever eaten. Next was the BLT with fried green tomatoes. I was forced to eat green tomato pie as a kid and the memory wasn't not a good one. But if green tomatoes were being served in a restaurant, surely it had to be good. First bite was pleasant with an unexpectedly good flavor of the Mayo coming to the front. Next was the amazing peppery flavored, fried green tomatoes! This was definitely one of the best BLTs I have eaten! Order this if you want something on the lighter side but with great flavor. My wife ordered a 2 meats platter, brisket and sausage. I didn't sample the sausage but the brisket was tender and portion size was generous! We shared a fried cherry pie with vanilla been ice cream. The first flavor to hit me was that of the glaze on top, the same flavor you would expect from a fresh glazed donut! The warm, cherry filled pie with ice cream was a great way to complete are lunch. Staff is friendly and Woo Hoo! We met the owner Mugsy who is everything and more from what you would expect from this taste of Oklahoma. read more

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I'm not sure how this place brings people in unless it truly is the only restaurant within 30 miles, which seems like it might be the case. The service was good, let me say that up front. The waitress was nice and attentive. The food...was not. Everything was absolutely cooked to heck (WELL-WELL done everything) and nothing was particularly good or even okay. At least it wasn't too expensive, a little under $20pp for a meal and a non-alcoholic drink each after tax and tip. I wouldn't go back for half that much, though. Keep drivin' if you're passing through. Or give it a shot, maybe it was an OFF-OFF day. It was wayyyyy off. read more

Reviewed May 4, 2018 Health score 83 as of 1/2020 Mugsy's Grubhouse is putting Yale Oklahoma back on the map! We were headed to the Oklahoma Steam & Gas Engine Show in Pawnee when we discovered MUGSY'S GRUBH0USE in Yale, OK. The place has a wide variety of sandwiches, BBQ platters, salads, baked potatoes, steaks, great sides, beer and wine, and a kids menu. I had the GRUBHOUSE burger and my wife the Fried Green Tomato BLT. Both were delicious and the fries were perfect. There were quite a few diners in the restaurant and I noticed that just about everything on the menu was being ordered; a testament to it is "all good!" The servers are very attentive to the customers and everyone works to keep the place spotless. The decor in the restaurant is country and has a great collection of historical photos from the area. There are also, some beautiful sketches and paintings on display, which were done by a local artist. You could spend an hour just touring the walls. The owner is a hands-on guy. He was seating customers, busing tables, checking with customers to make sure orders were correct and took the time to visit with everyone in the place. I would say this guy has more energy than a 6 year old on a sugar high the day after Halloween! On the way out we were looking at great collection of pictures on the wall. He noticed our interest and took the time to tell us about the historical pictures, the art work and gave us a tour of the place along with explaining the history of his business. They have large inside and outside dining area and are able handle some fairly large groups. The outside dining area is covered. Some of the tables are made from old wagon wheels and they have a couple of very unique windmill ceiling fans to keep you cool. There is plenty of parking in the back. As the word gets out the MUGSY'S GRUBHOUSE will become a must do destination for bikers, car clubs and anyone wanting a great meal. It is really neat to see entrepreneurs such as this owner reinvesting their time and money into these small towns in Oklahoma. Note: This review and pictures were originally posted on Tripadvisor by Spike S. read more

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There are not many restaurants out here in the country and even when you do find one you like the food is always hit or miss but not here!! Phenomenal food, super friendly and fun atmosphere plus it's reasonably priced! The food is high quality and you can taste it! No skipped corners or ingredients and you will always have leftovers to take home bc the portion sizes are so generous ... much needed in today's economy! Depending on your order, you get 2 meals! Only complaint I've ever had is not checking my to go orders and getting home with missing items I paid for. But hasn't happened to me recently and I've been there twice in the last week! Thank You for opening out here and giving 150% to your customers! read more

Spur of the moment road trip lead us here and we weren't disappointed! Service was very pleasant and quick. The fried mushrooms were fresh and the breading wasn't heavy. The size of them shocked us, you normally don't get such a great size and amount of them also at other places. The 2 meat had sliced brisket and bologna. Not heavy on the smoke but still amazing. Fried okra was very fresh. Onion rings were cut thick like I prefer but didn't seem fresh. My husbands steak was cooked to perfection at med rare and he said was worth every penny. Baked potato was good and the grilled asparagus was wonderful. Never made it to the bread so that went home with us. Wished we weren't so full so we could try the desserts but we will next time. Highly suggest everyone check this place out! read more

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The service is attentive, food great and Mugsy is alway friendly. The cool old pictures are a history lesson in the Yale area.

Got Grub?! The most unique customer experience meets great food. Not every day you see the owner wearing every hat, successfully! Engaging, providing a personable atmosphere. He even helped serve food and bussed tables at one point. When I get a steak, I'm usually skeptical about the sirloin, due to it not being my personal first choice; but this thing hit the spot! Ample seating, order to meal time was ultra quick as well. Definitely worth the drive from anywhere in our great state! read more

This place! The food is fantastic, the service is friendly, and Mugsy is the best. If you do not enjoy your experience here, you are simply not trying. Worth the road trip, for sure. read more

Great food, great service, good atmosphere, and a great small town feel! My husband enjoyed our food and dining experience. Woohoo! read more

The portions were very good and their fried pies were the best! The owner came out to our table twice throughout the night and was SO kind!!

Not one complaint about Mugsys, AMAZING food, great staff, clean restaurant. That night Mugsy came around and gave my daughter a shirt! She was very excited. Love this place and will continue to come back often. read more

Mugsy's Grubhouse - Mugsy's came around and gave my daughter a shirt! She was so excited!!! He is a very nice man. - Steakhouses Near Me - Yale, Oklahoma

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I ordered the chicken fried steak which came with two sides and bread. The bread was outstanding. Soft and slightly sweet plus accompanied by cinnamon sugar butter. Salad was good and I ordered vinaigrette dressing which came on side so can add what you want. Chicken fried steak with gravy and a loaded baked potato. Great service. Great place! read more

Excellent service-- Delicious food-- Drove just over an hour and well worth it-- Quality food and generous portions. read more

A little out of the way but well worth the time. Mugsy's is a bit unassuming from the outside but you feel welcomed as soon as you walk in the door by very friendly staff. There are lovely antiques throughout making it feel homey and cozy booths that give a more intimate feel to enjoy your meal and your dinner mates. The service was excellent and the food was even better. Come hungry because the portions were huge! This is a clean, well cared for, family owned restaurant with a lot of heart. I highly recommend! read more

This place is great. Friendly staff, owner and great food. Diamond in the rough and always on our list when in the area.

Read the reviews and decided to drive an hour and a half with Our children and grandchildren. Figured we would have to drive an hour to just go to a restaurant period, we would try something new. It was a pleasant surprise for a birthday supper from the kids to their Dad. First off I despise eating out, so the fact that this isn't a chain restaurant was a good start. The food was very good. Tender flavor meat, the onion rings are something to talk about, Very good, not greasy.(I ate a couple of the grandkids) The hot fried pecan pie, ohhhh. Everyone liked what they received and would definately come back. Our waitress was very nice, pleasant. read more

Thought we'd try something different and we are very glad we came to Mugsy's!! First thing I noticed ... so clean, and welcoming and great decor and ambience. We were there on a Sunday so it was buffet day! Salad was fresh, varied and plentiful, and some delicious mains to choose from: sliced ham, fried chicken, sweet potato casserole to name just a few. Having a sweet tooth, I was all about the desserts. They were so so good!! I tried the chocolate sheet cake and cherry cobbler. Delish! Service was attentive and friendly especially when we got to meet "Mugsy" himself. Delightful and genuine. and Woo hoo... if you know, you know. If you don't know, you should go...! We'll def be back! read more

Cannot possibly say enough good about this establishment. Friendly, kind, and helpful staff, clean restaurant, and really GREAT food. We needed a private room for a family gathering and meal and they more than met our needs. I had heard that people drive from miles around for their food - now I see why. Thank you to the Mugsy and staff for a wonderful afternoon! read more

Amazing! Worth the drive to Yale for great food and if you're lucky enough to meet the owner it's even better. He makes every guest feel special and when he found out we were from Cali he sat down and chatted with us. Thank you Mugsy for making our trip even better :) read more

Wonderful food and great service! A wide variety on the menu. Serving sizes are appropriate. You might even get to meet Mugsy himself.

Amazing food with extraordinary portions! Pulled pork was moist and out of this world! Fried Pecan pie is to die for! Atmosphere is amazing and the staff treats you like family! Bring your appetite! Woo Hoo! read more

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We ate here with a family group for a Saturday lunch. Everyone raved about their food. We had chicken fried chicken, chicken fried steak, fried green tomato BLTs, smoked pork loin and fried okra, which was excellent. One of our party ordered a fried pie with ice cream which was also wonderful! Such a great find in little Yale! Loved it! read more

First time customer! Everything was great! Sorry that they were out of chicken fried steak.. we will be back to try it sometime soon! Catfish was great! Fried pickles took chocolate fried pie home with us..delicious!:) thank you for a fun family dinner! read more

Great staff and owner must gave us the grand tour with the history of Yale. Food was great. Woo hoo!

Driving from Tulsa to Stillwater, OK today and stopped into Mugsy's Grubhouse in a little town called Yale. First of all, it was adorably decorated in a cowboy/western theme and smelled AMAZING! The waitress was super friendly and the menu looked great, with too much to choose from..barbecue, steaks, burgers, pork chops, and even my favorite appetizer, fried green tomatoes! As we perused the menu, some guy with a big smile, western clothes, and an even bigger personality passed by the table and yelled across the room that he noticed our Texas plate and was "bird doggin'" us. My first thought was that someone had started drinking a little early, but soon realized this was Darrell, the owner. He came over and introduced himself, telling us all about how he'd started his business 3 years ago and asking about us and what brought us to town. When he learned we came from Indiana and Florida, he insisted on bringing us some "souvenirs" and promptly returned with coffee cups and license plates. And as he left he reminded us that we must have a fried pie! We ordered the fried green tomatoes to start, which were among the best I've ever had, then decided to split a bbq platter of brisket and pulled pork. I'm always hesitant to order brisket in a new place, because I'm usually disappointed, but I'm so glad we did! It simply melted in our mouths, as did the pulled pork. And the spicy cowboy beans were as wonderful and unique as the entire experience would prove to be. We didn't have room for the fried pie, but got a pecan one to go. Haven't tried it yet, but I'd be shocked if it wasn't to die for! As a business owner, myself, I so appreciate the passion and hospitality we experienced from Darrell. I love it when I meet a business owner who understands that the customer experience is as important as great food. I knew right away that I would write this review, because this guy has poured his heart into his business and it shows! And did I mention the prices? Great food, great people, great atmosphere, great price. And worth the drive from Tulsa or Stillwater....or wherever! Don't miss this little gem! And tell them John and Jane, "the Doe family" sent you! read more

The best steak EVER. Great service . This place was excellent. We came as a family. Everyone loved it. My daughter said her meatloaf was great. I had a simple sirloin and it was fabulous. The kids meal was also generous. The homemade bread was a great start. read more

We were visiting family in Jennings and my sister suggested we have our last family meal while in town at Mugsy's Grubhouse. It was wonderful! We lived in Texas for 15 years before we moved to Nashville, TN and both places can brag about some of the best barbeque in the US. Mugsy's is right there with them, which is high praise. Food was marvelous, atmosphere was perfect, and our host was delightful, warm, and welcoming. I can't recommend this place enough, it's a CAN'T MISS if you are within 100 miles. Be sure to have one of their blackberry fried pies for dessert, it will make your eyes roll back in your head it's so good. Absolutely one of the best BBQ meals we've enjoyed in all our travels! read more

For $7 they serve you 2-3oz of Stella brand wine calling it a "glass" on the menu was very inaccurate. When brought up to the waitress she explained that is the owners instructions and nothing could be done about it. Portions were good and the turkey leg was good so just don't order their "glass" of wine read more

I took away a rather large carry out order today. The food and sides were all correct (except for one item). Very tasty huge portions. Hopefully, next time I can eat in and sample a beer or two. read more

I ordered 5 pounds of Brisket for my family for Easter, and it was perfectly smoked and very tasty. They even gave me two quarts of BBQ sauce for free. Great Place to order food on the go for big parties or family get-together. read more