Big Texan Steak Ranch

Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo

Another Route 66 attraction to experience when in Amarillo is the Big Texan Steak Ranch. As you may have heard, this restaurant is famous for offering a 72 oz steak and fixins’. If you can eat all of it in one hour – the steak and all the sides – you get it free.  Otherwise, it is $72.  Big Texan Steak Ranch

We stayed at the Big Texan RV Park. They furnish a shuttle or Cadillac for the park visitors to the Restaurant between 4 and 8 p.m. I’m sure it is a unique experience although we chose to drive our own vehicle and have lunch instead.

The actual restaurant has a unique vibe of amusement park mixed with Big Texas feel as you walk in. There was a fair-like shooting range with characters obviously purchased from the out-of-business Chuck E. Cheese. Kids would love it! 

There was also a huge bar that looked like it would be a fun drinking and dancing experience at night, homemade fudge with free samples (and it was delicious), and a great gift shop full of unusual items and lots of Texas souvenirs.

But most importantly was the restaurant which was a huge 2 story establishment and had a saloon vibe just like Miss Kitty’s on Gunsmoke. Don’t get me wrong, it was beautiful.

The smell of steaks on a gigantic grill being cooked right in the middle of the room made our mouth water.  And the menu was impressive, the food delicious, and the atmosphere was all Big Texas!

Be sure to experience this iconic eating establishment if you are in Amarillo.