Hickory House Restaurant — Restaurant in Cleveland

This is perhaps the best old fashioned diner in Oklahoma. We eat out a lot and try a lot of places. If you want to take in a diner that is more or less the heartbeat of a small town in Oklahoma, this is your spot.

It is on the west side of Cleveland and is somewhat unassuming if you were to just drive by, but if you are ever within 10 maybe even 20 miles of Cleveland Oklahoma, I would really recommend stopping in here. From the gravel parking lot to the well worn tile floors to the nice old school red booths and tables, this diner has it all. And the food? Oh my gosh, everything is tasty and it’s demonstrated by people coming in sometimes 3 times a day. From that fantastic country breakfast to a very well cared for soup and salad bar all the way to tasty steaks, this is your place. They even have a staffer whose only job is to keep the nicest looking, cleaned and stocked salad bar in Oklahoma. Now that’s refreshing!

I have not eaten the actual buffet, but they have a Sunday buffet and a Friday night buffet that is super affordable. It’s run by a very caring 3rd generation family and they pour life into this restaurant. (You will see all 3 generations working there!) Come by and give a nice old school diner a try. My pictures I took are so nice they look fake, but these are real shots of their food as it came out. They allowed me extra pics. You have...

My mother, son and I stopped in here to grab a quick bite and wait for my uncle to arrive. You see, we were attending a funeral that same day and as those of you who know, funerals often put you in a somewhat fragile state. Any little thing can make you sob or make you angry.

My mother, my son and I went inside the restaurant where a gentleman greeted us then seated us toward the back of the restaurant. He was very kind, attentive and helpful. I don't know that he was aware we were attending a funeral but his demeanor was gentle and kind.

The food was good, even though we only ordered appetizers and some beverages. The gentleman came by a few times to ask how we were doing and see if we needed anything.

It was a brief, simple interaction but I am so grateful we ate at this restaurant because of our waiter. He was exactly who we needed in that particular moment in our lives.

Thank you, whoever you are, for a wonderful experience in the middle of a terrible...

I was in Cleveland to pick up a piece of equipment, just a few doors away from the Hickory House, was hungry and decided to give it a shot. It was well worth it! The Chicken fried steak was not as good as Mom's, but was pretty damn good; better than any restaurant I've had it in, in many years. They supplied a steak knife, but I could cut it with my fork. It was plenty large enough. I finished it, but was full before finishing the sides and second roll. Fast, friendly service, and a quick kitchen. The prices are reasonable, and you can easily spend as much at a fast-food chain. This is far better. If I'm in the area again, I'll eat here again. The decor is somewhat country/rustic, without being...