Clanton's Cafe

Fughettaboutit. What a place! First time here and I will be back. I'm not into chicken fried steak, but I will definitely be trying it next time. This is by far The best Fish sandwich I've had in a long time. It's catfish which I usually find salty...this was perfect. What a gem of a place I wish I found sooner! And the great thing is they don't over salt your food what a pleasure! You guys hit it out of the park with the chili as well!!Whaaaaahooooo!

Nothing to do in Grove so we wandered off looking for somewhere new on a Thursday afternoon. We had heard about Clanton's but never went because it was not nearby. Today we went to Atwood's and there practically in the shadow was this little restaurant. No alcohol and not open weekends, no problem for us. My husband had it visualized as a greasy spoon but it was anything but. He had a huge, fresh salad and I had one of the best Reubens ever followed by an apple crisp desert. Everything was superb. This restaurant is amazing, clean, and has some of the best service anywhere but is a little piece of a bygone era--it'll be 100 in a few years.

We really enjoyed our visit, fun place with great atmosphere- food was great. My husband loved the chicken fried steak sandwich and I loved the club!

Amazing service amazing food! It lived up to expectations! If you are or near Vinita Ok on I 44 or taking a trip across historic Route 66 and you don't stop you're missing out! Excellent stop! Tena was awesome

I always like trying these old places...this place started 1930 or so...and still going. The food however, certainly could be much better. It is edible...sure. But is it memorable at all....the multiple tiles I've been here....no...not at all. The place will be busy as all get out...sure. But unfortunately, this place is relying on its lore of the past....rather than strengthening its reputation....thru a great dining experience.

The breaded fried beef steak probably didn't originate in the south, but it was damn sure perfected there. It became a diner staple, an All-American Route 66 Meal and the Official State Meal of Oklahoma! No brown gravy with onions, nope we don't do that here. Cream gravy. To have the perfect meal, do it right, mashed potatoes, fried okra and a dinner roll. Order yours just like that. Clanton's does a pretty decent job. That is the meal my wife and I had today, along with a small side salad. Something really struck me today. Served with the salad was a small pack of Lances Captain's Wafers. I haven't seen them for many years. A true sign of authentic diner food. Clanton's is a comfortable classic old diner. The service is excellent!If you are reading this review, you are likely not from Oklahoma. Oklahomans are born with an innate ability to locate the best chicken fried steak in the area without having to read someone's opinion posted on a website ran by a bunch of Californians. I won't call Clanton's Chicken Fry the best in Oklahoma, but possibly one of the most well-known. The Clanton's restaurant has been in business at their current location since approximately 1948. If you are traveling west on Route 66 this is a great place to start your Oklahoma Chicken Fried steak tour. As you travel, ask the local's which restaurant they recommend. Take the advice, don't argue with them, even if you think that you had something better up the road. You won't change their mind.Enjoy your trip on 66, and the Okie cultural immersion.Speaking of which....If you don't want to look like a tourist in Oklahoma, you always leave a restaurant with a toothpick in your mouth (a.k.a. Okie Toothbrush). Even if all you had was a cup of coffee.

Cool lil' country cafe off Rt 66 in Vinita. Super sweet ladies serving some great homemade lunch specials. I had an open faced roast beef sammich. Tender and tasty. Brown gravy did not come from a package! Nice friendly, family restaurant. Will most def be back!

Stopped for lunch on our way to OKC. Had seen it on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives several years back. Food was good, we had the country fried steak sandwich and burgers. Nothing fancy, but a good meal. The restaurant was clean, and the staff friendly. The Decor is dated, but for 90 year old restaurant along Route 66 I sort of expected that. I will definitely stop on my next trip through for a good meal.

On a business trip and we decided to give this place a try. Who can say no to Chicken Fried Steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy and corn! Started with onion rings - amazing and I highly recommend! They were crispy with that old fashioned crunch to them. It's a reminder of my childhood when I used to stop at a seasonal hamburger place!

This place is the Beez Knees When we walked in, we were warmly greeted by almost every member of staff! That's huge! The atmosphere was cozy, comfortable, and welcoming! The coffee was some of the best coffee I have ever had in a cafe setting! Wow!Our food was hands down some of the best breakfast we have eaten in a while! Being the foodies we are, we have searched for a breakfast nook that would suffice our tastes, as we do travel around and abroad often. We have finally found our new favorite breakfast nook!So super grateful and happy to have this place so close to our home! Highly recommended!