The 1872 Chophouse — Restaurant in Checotah

Update:

After seeing it on our first trip, I regretted not getting the catfish. So on our second visit I did not hesitate to order the catfish. I am so glad that I did. It was just wonderful. Tender in the inside, crispy on the outside and did not have that bottom of the lake taste. So good, but the unexpected surprise was just how good their potato salad is. I have no doubt it is made homemade as well; and made my mouth so happy. My husband was actually laughing at how much I enjoyed it, because I was so excited about the catfish, but could not stop talking about the potato salad. Their hush puppies and fried okra are also homemade and very tasty. I ended up devouring the catfish and the potato salad. So good, I highly recommend.

This is a wonderful place for good southern cooking. Lots of room and a tad on the rustic side.

The staff was wonderful and we got excellent table service.

I got a BLT which was good, but after seeing the fried fish I will be trying that next. My husband got a cheeseburger and fries and was very happy with his meal.

My daughter got the chicken tenders and jalapeno poppers. Even though the tenders are not homemade she was very happy with them. She said they were good. The poppers were not wrapped in bacon which is how she likes them. I had one and they were the perfect amount of heat.

I spent a good part of my time people-watching and enjoyed the interactions between the patrons. You could tell the locals really love this place for both the food and visiting with friends.

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We have been there several times and each time we have not been disappointed. It's clean, and the wait staff are really nice and helpful. We would stop in more often if they were open on Saturday. It is the only place we have found that makes a steak perfectly cooked and a tender cut of meat at that. Plus the prices are lower than most other restaurants. I am a "tubie", meaning I can't swallow, but take nutrition thru a g-tube. I gave always felt at ease blending my food and pouring it into my feed bottle. No one has ever looked at me strange, and the waitresses always help when I need it. And there are power outlets at almost every booth. It's comforting to know there are places that I can be myself. 😊 Thanks to the staff...

I ordered the catfish dinner to go, picked it up 15 minutes later, the owner himself brought my food out to me. I paid nearly $13.00 for soggy, grease soaked cold fries, lukewarm fried okra, and cold, mushy hush puppies. 3 big catfish filets were the only bright spot in this meal, they weren't hot, but were warm enough, and the taste wasn't bad, but average. I've had much worse, but I've also had MUCH BETTER!!! I'm surprised the owner actually brought me food of that low quality, and was okay with it. I've worked in the restaurant industry several times in my life, and eat out quite a lot as my job keeps me on the road, and I'd be hard pressed to go...