Specialties
Oklahoma's only Costa Rican Soda, Soda Steve's is a very unique eatery. the concept was developed on a Church Mission in Costa Rica by its name sake, Steve Pool, CEC, Certified Executive Chef. Homemade Root beer, "Best Cheese Fries on the planet" (as described by one of our customers, The menu of classic sandwiches done really right, like the Reuben and the Patty Melt, Hickory Burger, Royal with Cheese, Classic Nachos made with Real cheese (not cheese sauce), Freshly Made Onion Rings, Indian Tacos and an awesome array of fresh composed Salads that you have got to see and soft serve ice cream and shakes. Breakfast and very unique specials in the fall, start after October 1st. A Great tropical environment, oldies music, mirror ball hanging in the dining room over our circa 1920's Bright Red Claw Foot Bathtub. Drip Coffee and Espresso Drinks served all day, made with our own "Mission Blend Coffee", outside seating, how unique can you get. Call or visit, www.sodasteves.com.
History
Established in 1985.
Soda Steve's began it's journey to cult following in 1985 as "The Verandah" at Fin and Feather Resort. Most of the menu items were developed here, however as buisness got bigger and outgrew the space we needed to make a move. In 2002 Steve Pool, led a church mission to Costa Rica and during the mission, the team stayed at and took all team meals at a small Costa Rican Soda called "Soda Brenda" Several employees were with Steve on that mission, as they bantered back and forth, the name "Soda Steve's was born, and in 2003 the Veranda was renamed, "Soda Steve's" . In 2007 Soda Steve's moved into new diggs at Fin and Feather Resort, moved in the "mirror ball and the bath tub and it's all history from there. Great Music, Free Wi-Fi, comfortable environment, super staff and fantastic food made from the best ingredients, not the type of joint that you would find out in the boonies of Eastern Oklahoma, but here it is down on the South end of Lake Tenkiller at Fin and Feather Resort.
Meet the Business Owner: Steve P.
Steve P. graduated from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK. in 1985 with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration. Steve has worked in 12 kitchens before Soda Steve's including, Bennigan's, Steak and Ale, Applewoods, Tamolly's, and others. Steve moved to Fin and Feather in 1985 and began working under his grandmother in-law, Jerrie Manns in the Kitchen at the Fin's Famous Buffet and soon began dividing his time between the Buffet Kitchen and the Kitchen at Soda Steve's. Steve is a Certified Executive Chef (CEC) through the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Steve is a committed Family man with a Great Wife and 3 great kids. He is also a committed Christian who's calling is international mission. He has led two missions to Costa Rica and one to the Gulf Coast after Katrina and been a member on a mission to Vietnam. Steve is leading his first mission to Vietnam in March of 2010. Many influences of his mission work can be seen in Soda Steve's decor.