One of the only food options in town. Open for lunch and dinner. Old steakhouse feel and seating. Dark tables and booths. Old pictures line the walls. Chicken fried steak was nicely made with homemade mashed potatoes. Gravy was smooth but lacking flavor. Husbands rib eye was juicy with the typical chunk of fat on the tip. Service was slow because of the large families dining. read more

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Wow. The reviews don't lie. Quick friendly service, cold beer, steaming hot faquitas, yummy broiled trout. read more

Sutton County Steak House - Dinner - Steakhouses Near Me - Sonora, Texas

That's right! Headed back to Terlingua and Big Bend and we're stoppin' in Sonora for some chicken fried steak !!! read more

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Sonora doesn't have many restaurants, so we were glad to find the only steakhouse in town! It has a steakhouse "feel" to the decor, too. We split the ribeye, which was cooked as requested and had good flavor. The server was nice and helpful, and suggested a half order of onion rings to go with our meal, which was perfect. You MUST try those hand made onion rings! The baked potato and veggies were fine. The check had a tea on there we didn't order, but she took it off with no issues. Next time we're passing thru we'll come back for the steak and onion rings! read more

Wife said this place was really good as she had been here many times before but several years passed since. 1 hour from home for us and never been here till today passing by to go home from Fredericksburg. Steak is never off the table for me when seeking a lunch stop so I agreed to stop here without hesitation. Glad we did. Nothing amazing or fancy. An old school steakhouse with a lunch buffet option or menu ordering. I was not feeling the fried catfish or chicken fry steal myself so went menu. Wife did the same. The server seemed a bit rushed in taking our orders but hey, it happens, busy place, I get it. I got the sirloin steak tips and grilled veggies as my side pick. Wife did the grilled chicken with bacon added but the bacon never came out, she never got charged for it so no loss I guess. My steak bites were really good, tender, medium, lean. Veggies were heavily soaked in olive oil for sur ebut beyond that good. $23 seemed a bit pricy for the meal I got with 1 side. $20 woulda been about right. Did have a good pound of cooked steak though so no complaint there. Wife said her sandwich was OK but not great. Homemade roll was nice but bacon and avocado with the chicken and swiss cheese woulda made it better she said. I'd think so too. Not the best steakhouse I have been to in the area but it is one I'd come back to again lets say. read more

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Good food , good people . Wish it was open more. Haven't tried there steaks yet but the chicken fried steak is really good .

We had left El Paso around 1pm on the way to Austin, and we knew that opportunities for decent food would be far and between. It would be too late to eat in Fredericksburg, and who really wants to eat in Fort Stockton. So, I timed it and actually we were going to be in Sonora exactly on time for dinner, around 7PM, and I had been to this steak house before when visiting the Sonora caverns and knew it was good. We ordered two delicious $28 ribeyes, which they tell you is going to be 10-12 ounces, but looked more like 14+ ounces to me, and we got it with a baked potatoes and the veggies, and everything was delicious. The ribeye is as advertised, juicy and well marbled, so it's quite enjoyable (they say it's a man's steak!!). The lady who served us was very friendly. The place is typical of this area, with old photos and nice booths. Overall, a very pleasant experience in this area where it is hard to find something. Remember you are in the middle of nowhere, so don't go there expecting 5 stars service from a high-end steak house, but for the price, I thought it was a great choice. read more

I ordered the chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes. The steak was delicious. My fiancé ordered the sirloin steak and it was also delicious. Service was excellent. It has a home style look. read more

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Had the rib-eye. It was larger and thicker than expected. Cooked to my requested - med- rare. Only problem was that it tasted like it was cooked in old grease or old butter. Bake potato was foil wrapped so the skin was not good. It was just ok. $5.00 salad was also just ok. Service was stellar although was a slow Monday night. Got a large side of horseradish at no extra. 0.99 c credit card processing fee. read more

Stopped in for the lunch buffet on a Sunday. Food & service were good. The buffet was $16.99 per person & included drink & dessert. We came here a few times years ago & the food was always good but back then it smelled so bad like cigarettes that we just chose to go other places. Now it does not smell like cigarettes at all, not even the old stale smell from the past. The buffet had chicken fried steak, chopped steak & catfish. Veggies included green beans, mashed potatoes & fried okra. There were 3 different kinds of pie for dessert, lemon, chocolate & coconut. Only downside is that they charge a card processing fee but it's on your ticket when you get it so there's no surprise when you check out. They do remove the fee if you pay cash, we didn't even have to ask, they automatically removed it. read more

Im not a picky person but Don't stop here the food is ass. My family ordered filet mignon and it was tough and The steaks have no flavor, to make a good steak all you need is garlic butter and thyme. It taste like they cooke the steaks in vegetable oil and a little bit of salt. Service is alright. Empty on a Friday night. The mixed vegetables was the only dish that was great. the worst steak ever in the great state of Texas. Just keep driving! read more

Food, check Staff, check Ambiance, check Now for the bad news Dark stuffy Hard to see (2023) read more

This is the perfect restaurant for those who enjoy a traditional meal. You can stop by after visiting Caverns of Sonora. My food was fresh, my fries were crispy, and my steak was cooked just the way I like it! There's a gas station next door and easy access back to the highway! read more

Sutton County Steak House - Steak and sweet potato fries - Steakhouses Near Me - Sonora, Texas

The food is always great. They have a wonderful buffet for lunch, which I stop at quite often. The food is always consistently good. A great place to stop along I-10. Probably one of the better places along that stretch of highway for many, many miles. Service could be a bit more attentive, but when I'm doing the "buffet thing" that means much less overall. Very tasty food on the buffet, nice salad bar, good soup. read more

So its a little bit campy, small town restaurant. Prices are just a little high, but I will give them a pass on that, as cost basis so far away from metro areas is likely a little high. Service was quick and cordial. We ordered a small order of onion rings as an appetizer. 7 rings. Plenty for two. And they live up to the hype. Fresh, hand battered with a good dipping sauce. We both ordered 8 oz Filet Mignon. Mine was medium well. Meat was a little tough, and the surface texture leads me to believe it is cooked on a flat top grill, not open flame. Not bad, but not amazing. It gets the job done. All in all, if you're on the road and need a steak dinner, decent food and good service. read more

Sutton County Steak House - The Onion Rings. Small order. really good. - Steakhouses Near Me - Sonora, Texas

best service food is very cheap and have a nice selection of means and has a very kind waitress

Friendly hostess and waitress; suggested we split the country fried steak with mashed potatoes! We took her suggestion and we both still had a huge plate of delicious cubed steak, mashed potatoes, with gravy! The atmosphere was relaxing and quiet too! We enjoyed the food and service. It's at Exit 400 off I-10. read more

Sutton County Steak house was a mixed bag of fun...or not! We intentionally showed up around 1:00-1:30 PM because we had driven by the day before around lunchtime and the place was packed. When we walked in it looked like a tornado had hit the inside of the place. All the tables were un-bused and the floor was covered in trash and food. We were sat at one of the only reasonably clean tables, in the back corner, which sooted our needs. Our waitress was frantic complaining about the mess and I assume the lack of help. She provided us with menus and after awhile of fretting, she returned to take our order. The special was out of the question because it was the buffet that was ravaged and destroyed by the lunch crowd, only a few crumbs remained. I opted for the Chicken Fried Chicken. I was surprised at the fact it came with only one side...I opted for mashed potatoes and had no option for veggies to round out the meal, this seemed unique in this part of the country. The food came out in a bit of time, not quick but in a reasonable time all the same. The chicken was hot, tender, and flavorful, one of the better that I have had recently despite its smaller size. The potatoes were just OK, as was the gravy. By this time the waitress had calmed down and service improved a bit but it still wasn't impressive. We wrapped up and moved along feeling as though we were outsiders amongst a tight-knit group of locals, tolerated but not overly welcome. read more

Sutton County Steak House - Tender, flavorful, Chicken fried chicken with mashed potato - Steakhouses Near Me - Sonora, Texas

They were friendly and food was good. We were surprised that we would find a decent place this far out but overall the look and feel was above average. They say they use their own fresh local meats so I had a burger but unfortunately they overcooked it and it was super dry. I prefer a more dry meat that sauces can compliment but this was extreme. I could tell the meat was quality and would have enjoyed it immensely had it been cooked at most medium well to well but this was over-well. Chicken fried chicken had the chicken fried steak batter which was standard but not great. If they offered to comp my burnt burger I would probably consider returning on my way back but will skip since these are expensive mistakes that we the customer pay for. Happy customers, return customers who tell other people! read more

Friendly service great food, and reasonable prices. How can you beat that this place is off the beaten track but if you're passing through Sonora and are hungry, give it a try. read more

Terrific restaurant!! Friendly staff, especially Christie who knew exactly how to put in an order for a very rare steak! My husband said it was the best steak he had ever ordered at any restaurant - not just because it was cooked to his request but the flavor of the beef was superb as well. Rainbow trout was delicious also! We've stopped at Sutton County Steak House on previous trips through Sonora and never been disappointed. This time was the best. Thank you, Christie!! We'll be back. read more

Sutton County Steak House - Now THAT'S how to order a rare steak! Good job, Christie! - Steakhouses Near Me - Sonora, Texas

This is a great place!!!!! They've been around forever and a staple of this community. This is good home style cooking. In my opinion, they have the BEST chicken fried steak in the state!!!! If you're passing through, You definitely need to stop by and treat yourself to an awesome meal. read more

Tried calling restaurant 4 times and got a message "we are too busy to answer the phone right now". Was making sure that they were actually open. Well they weren't at 6:20 on a Sunday night. read more

People were friendly there, good service but, it really wasn't my type of food I opted for the veggie stirfry with chicken and a side of mashed potatoes. It was a huge portion but it was seasoned really heavily and well, like I said, not really my kind of food. I expected some color maybe? Oh well, go if you like red meat. I mean, it is a steak house! read more

Sense this Summer it's been hard to catch this resturant open at all. If they would at least post their new hours to the web it would help. I love their food WHEN THEY ARE OPEN. Linda Cornmeal Fried Catfish is fantastic. read more

Very good place to eat.. big portions and good food.. what more can I say. Lots of truck parking and friendly atmosphere.

The menu touted the Rib Eye as the best ribeye youd find. The steak was good but not great. Having not eaten all day it tasted ok. Was hoping for better. But in a tiny town, what more can you expect? The staff was friendly, potato was ok and the salad was meh. Had i not been so hungry i may give this place a 3 star. Other items may have been better but the ribeye was disappointing. read more

My husband and I travel thru Sonora at least once or twice a year. Each time we have enjoyed a really good meal. This time we asked for a recommendation and we really were glad we followed thru with the suggestions. I ordered the chicken fried steak and my husband had the fried chicken sliders. He was told they didn't come with condiments and asked if he wanted some...that was a complete waste of time on the waitresses part. The sliders were awesome without any sauce of any kind. He ate all 3 of them without "extra" and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The steak was well cooked and wasn't coated in so much batter you couldn't find the steak which is usually the problem and I really enjoyed it. The baked potato wasn't cooked as long as it should have been but they replaced it when asked. As always, we'll be returning for a bite to eat on our next trip thru. read more

Overall not a bad place. I used yelp reviews to pick this place and I believe they were a bit exaggerated. Service was great and food came out in a timely manner. My wife ordered a salad it came missing 2 items listed on the menu (olives & bacon). Aside from that she enjoyed the salad. I ordered the ribeye steak with mashed potatoes and grilled veggies. Steak was cooked correctly but was seasoned lightly, but was very tender. The sides were good. They seemed to be short handed but were doing a good job keeping up. Need to turn down the AC felt really stuffy in there dining room. Bathrooms were in need to a cleaning. What was really disappointing was that all staff was not wearing any masks and no signs were posted anywhere to enforce this. That lead to all customers coming in with no mask! read more

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Pretty good for a restaurant that caters to weary, hungry travelers. We both had chicken fried steak. It's touted as the best buuuuut I disagree. It was very good though! The mashed potatoes were good as were the onion rings. The service was good. Overall, really enjoyable for those of us who came in from El Paso going toward San Antonio. read more

Great service! Lots of choices if you don't eat steak. Lots of taxidermy animals decorating the walls.

Sweet place for the locals if you want real coffee & not your hotel's version of breakfast which is all carbs. This place has the appeal of the Ole West with stylish meanings of East Texas luxury! Friendly wait staff & hostess with the mostest too! Food was perfect - Good Cents Breakfast eggs, () & hash brown (& ) wheat toast. read more

When you've been on the road 18+ hours and all you want is a home cooked meal HERE IS YA STOP. I ordered the Sonora burger, 7.99.Good buy if you ask me it has a fat patty. Not too dense of meat but still pretty juicy. My boyfriend got the chicken fried chicken. 7.5/10 he rated. Overall good atmosphere, cute country vibe. The owner was thanking individually as you left. Genuinely enjoyed my lunch while here. Good Texas vibe, sweet and country. read more

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Great steak house. Texas small town,hand cut and all the locals enjoying themselves. A real unique experience. THE ICED TEA SUCKED! Other have posted this, so it's not just me read more

Neat decor, Really good food. Ribeye was very flavorful. The tenderloins were fun and perfectly sized. The rolls are great also. read more

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The fattiest and most gristle steak I've ever had. "Hand cut steak". Costco does a 10xs better job cutting a steak I can cook at home. It was was very unwelcoming and ugly. The woman that seated me was behind a huge counter and pointed her finger. I write a book about what I didn't like about this place. They need to be on a restaurant makeover The baked potato was very small. The salad bar unappetizing. The 3 people in the table next to me did NOT get sour cream for their baked potatoes on a $100 dinner because the waitstaff was too lazy. If u like margarine, processed baco bits, crummy environment, and poorly trimmed steaks this is your place. I was NOT going to post a review because as a small business owner I understand the challenges. The first Texan I told about my steak called bullshit regarding customers wanting this type of food. I agreed. Skip this place. The owner offered to comp my meal but I enjoyed the steak. Except for what I mentioned. See photo I liked the way the steak was cooked and seasoned The portion was ok. I asked for the manager and I was originally told he had left. Wtf? The owner / cook/ manager came out He was 6 4" Very nice and told me he cut the steak himself and that this how the people of the 3000 person town like it. Do people really eat the fat and gristle?? That's a new one for me. I've lived in California but also chicago Colorado and NYC read more

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One of my favorite food stops between El Paso and San Antonio, I've been coming here for years. My favorite item is their chicken fried steak. I think it's one of the best in Texas. Their menu also indicates they do too. I don't come often enough to know when it's on the buffet line and when it's not, but I think it's mainly weekdays and Saturdays. I've come on Sunday and it's not on there. They say they are also a butcher shop and cut their own steaks in the back. Try their homemade pies as well, especially the banana crème. read more

Sutton County Steak House - Large cfs with mashed potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Sonora, Texas

Diners Drive-Ins and Dives anyone? This little gem is home to the worlds BEST onion rings. No joke, they were to DIE for. Some how thickly breaded, without being oily. Two flavorful rings of onion in each ring. You really tasted how fresh the onion was, none of this frozen oniony goo in oily batter crap! Best part was the visible flecks of pepper in the batter. MMMMM! I also had cornmeal fried Catfish. it was perfect! The catfish wasn't over cooked. The batter had cornmeal but was not too grainy. Once again, it was fried but not oily, and very flavorful! Almost didn't need any of the tartar sauce! Grilled Veggies-A bit oily but delicious and fresh. Steamed Veggies-Mushy, Terrible, Tasteless......and OILY?! The steamed veggies were a discolored soggy mess sitting in an oil and water soup. Ick. The server was busy but acceptably attentive and very friendly. The wedding party I was a part of was one of the biggest things in Sonora that weekend, and we got a nice little discount on our huge meal. Yey for good family business ethics! If I am ever in Sonora again, rest assured I will be gracing this place with my presence again! read more

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I found this quaint little place while cruising down I-10 on a cross state marathon. This is the kind of restaurant that you hope to find while on a drive like this -- Ultra friendly staff, great food, one of a kind environment all at reasonable prices. The Main reason I pulled in was Nancy's review that the Chicken Fried Steak was the best ever! And i must concur. It was the best CFS I have had in my life. The menu claims the recipe is 35 year old family secret and gets Kudos by someone on the Food Network ( I forgot her name). They lay that beautifully battered and tenderized slice of steak down in a bed of mushroom gravy and then pile a side of fries on the plate (or a baked potato). They all soak up the gravy goodness awaiting your onslaught. The funny thing is the small 5 oz. serving is only $1 less than the Large 10 oz. serving - so just go with the large!!! If the salad bar had a little more variety to it I probably would go with the 5 star rating - it was a little plain. But then again this is west Texas... people don't eat vegetables out here do they? read more

Sutton County Steak House - Not a great pic since the lighting makes it look smokey (it's not) but you get the feel. Note the rifles along the walls. - Steakhouses Near Me - Sonora, Texas

We were really looking forward to eating here, but we were so disappointed. The onions rings were very good, but we ordered KC steak for five of us, and it was plentiful but tough and overcooked. Also, the steak comes with only one side. If you want salad, it's an extra $5.00. I had read the good reviews and was expecting a good experience, but we all agreed that we certainly won't be ordering steak if we ever come back. read more