Hit the Road with Flavor: Celebrate 100 Years of Route 66 Along the Beef Trail
The iconic Route 66 celebrates its 100th year in 2026 and Oklahoma invites you to celebrate by traveling the beef trail. Explore restaurants and beef cultural attractions along the route.
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ClaNton's
319 E Illinois Ave
Vinita, OK 7430
It's legendary country fried steak was featured in Gourmet magazine. Serving breakfast and lunch, this is a vintage stop with Route 66 charm.
The Mother Road Market
1124 S Lewis Ave
Tulsa, OK 74104
This Tulsa food hall with the classic name has something for everyone including Mexican, Japanese, Brazilian, regional street foods and BBQ.
El Rancho Grande
For more than 60 years, this restaurant has been serving Mexican staples including tacos al carbon with an iconic neon sign to point the way.
Will Rogers Memorial Museum
1720 W Will Rogers Blvd
Claremore, OK 74017
Arguably, the most famous and beloved man in America in the 1930’s, this museum honors the humorist, actor, and cowboy philosopher.
Rock Café
Rock Café on Route 66 serves classic comfort food and Oklahoma charm. Famous for its stone walls, neon sign, burgers and its chicken-fried steak.
Lucille’s Roadhouse
1301 N Airport Rd
Weatherford, OK 73096
A modern restaurant and a diner inspired by the original Lucille’s on Route 66, it serves steaks, burgers, and homestyle meals.
Green Chile Kitchen
A cozy Route 66 stop serving Southwest comfort—bold green chiles, homestyle plates, and flavorful beef dishes that keep travelers coming back.
Pops 66 Soda Ranch
Pops is a unique destination with sodas galore on Route 66. Check out the Round Barn Burger in honor of Arcadia’s other iconic landmark.
WHITE DOG HILL
22901 Nth Rte 66 Frontage
Clinton, OK 73601
Come for the view and stay for the food. Open Wednesday-Saturday for dinner, this steakhouse on Route 66 is a special treat for travelers.
PRAIRIE FIRE GRILL
422 S Main St
Elk City, OK 73644
Known for its relaxed upscale vibe, enjoy bold flavors with Western hospitality in an historic train depot. Where else can you try a steak flight?
JOHNNIE’S GRILL
301 S Rock Island Ave
El Reno, OK 73036
Since the 1940s, Johnnie's Grill has featured the famous fried onion burger. It's a tasty combination of burger and caramelized onions.
STOCKYARD CITY MAIN STREET
2401 Exchange Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
Not far off Route 66, this historic Oklahoma City district is where Western heritage comes alive with classic steakhouses and cowboy charm.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is a premier American institution of Western history, art and culture.
CAFE KACAO
3325 N Classen Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
This favored OKC brunch spot features homestyle Guatemalan favorites & Latin-themed cuisine. It’s mojo-marinated beef is delish!
Sign up with Bandwango
- Discover beef hotspots in every Route 66 state
- Check in at participating restaurants and cultural attractions to earn points
- Win prizes for check ins
- Share your new finds with fellow foodie road trippers
Beef Trail Rewards
Participants may earn points by checking in at designated stops. No purchase is necessary to earn points or redeem rewards.
- 300 pts (3 stops) = Route 66 Beef Trail Sticker
- 400 pts (4 stops) = Route 66 Beef Trail Keychain
- 600 pts (6 stops) = Route 66 Beef Trail Cap
- 1,000 pts (10 stops) = Exclusive T-Shirt and one (1) free entry into the Grand Prize Drawing
Grand Prize Package ($500) Three grand prizes will be awarded.
- 52 QT Ultra-Light Wheeled Cooler
- Premium grilling kit with cast iron skillet
- $100 beef gift card
- BBQ sauce and seasoning from Show-Me BBQ
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