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The Trough

5.0 (1 review)
Closed 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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15 years ago

Great staff, great atmosphere, cool people, awesome live music and full liquor bar! If your looking for a place to be this is it!

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Buffalo Bar & Grill - Deep fried mushrooms, they were expertly done, a hint of heat in the super crispy batter and just the right temperature.

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I parked across the street from this place for the weekend. I was really looking forward to…read morewatching the Boots Ennis fight, (but all they had playing was that UFC Speedo fighting), get some grub, and throw a dollar or two into a slot machine so I moseyed on over around I'd say 6:00 p.m.? The whole venue itself is pretty big. Including this restaurant, they have another restaurant called 'the hub' which is for more like teeny boppers and families, a bowling alley, a movie theater, a sports bar and of course slot machines and table games. It cracks me up when people write bad reviews complaining about a casino that smells like smoke. IT'S A FRIGGIN CASINO! You don't like the smoke (which dissipates very fast anyways) then don't go into a casino! Anyhow I digress let's get to the restaurant. I wasn't aware that they closed at 8:00 p.m. on a Saturday night. But most native American casinos have weird hours and do weird things (trust me I've been to plenty all over the country). But as I sat down at the bar, my less than happy, emphatic waitress/bartender asked me if I would like to order something to drink, which I said yes, and I wanted food also and she said 'well we close in 20 minutes so'.. I felt a rush to get me out of there. I didn't feel very valued at that point. But the reason for the fourth star is because all the other bartenders and servers stepped in and were super super nice. Especially the one girl bartender that was bringing me drinks to my machines and blackjack table. And I did sort of eat in a rush because I felt pressured. One gripe, is when I was ready to get my check, I was just sitting there for about 10 or 15 minutes. A couple of the other bartender / waitresses ask me who my server was, and I looked around and didn't see her. So I told them I wasn't sure. About 6 or 7 minutes later comes out of the back and says "sorry I was on break". Well you guys are closing in literally 5 minutes, so exactly why are you taking a break if you're about to leave? That kind of upset me but whatever. I ordered the rib plate, with a side of okra. It came with a roll, and a dinner salad which is actually really really good size. I ordered fried pickles as an appetizer. My salad came out almost immediately, so I scarfed that down, then about 20 minutes, my appetizer and entree came together. My waitress said "sorry they cooked them at the same time." But I didn't really care, considering apparently they were getting ready to close. The fried pickles were super good, and there were a lot for the price. Actually cost wise, it was a lot of food for what I paid. The fried okra was typical, it was good and hot and they even had a bottle of Louisiana Red Dot which is a MUST for southern food. The ribs.... The ribs I think are steamed, then baked with barbecue sauce, and then another layer of barbecue sauce. Of course they were tender and the bones came right out, and tasted overall okay. If I ever came back I would probably order it again, especially if I was a regular. All in all I had a great experience at this place. Everyone from the bar staff to The pit Boss, for the exception of my bartender/waitress at supper we're all super nice, especially the maitre d who greeted me immediately upon coming through those glass double doors. If I'm ever in Tonkawa again, I'll DEFINITELY be going back!

Grilled shrimp and chicken fried steak were both worth eating along with loaded mashed potatoes!…read moreCat our server was on it, she ran circles around other servers! Kept the drinks full and very nice young lady! Will definitely go back. Drive over an hour for dinner and a movie! Clean booth and even being inside a casino we could talk and relax!

The Trough - lounges - Updated May 2026

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