Arizona has its fair share of historic restaurants. One of them is the Stockyards Steakhouse, nestled in the heart of our capital city. Dating to the 1940s, this timeless eatery is like a portal back to the Wild West. It’s among the oldest restaurants in Arizona, and the steak is some of the best you’ll ever have. Hungry yet? Pull up a chair and dig in!
Our story begins in 1919, when Edward A. Tovrea opened the Tovrea Stockyards.
Stockyards Steakhouse The feed lot accommodated more than 300,000 cattle each year!
In 1947, The Stockyards Restaurant opened its doors.
Stockyards Steakhouse Known as “Arizona’s Original Steakhouse,” the eatery served as a gathering place for noteworthy figures, such as bankers, politicians, and - of course - cattle barons.
Unfortunately, a fire destroyed the restaurant in 1953.
Stockyards Steakhouse It reopened the very next year, then in 2004, it underwent a massive renovation after being added to the City of Phoenix Historic Register.
The steakhouse may have gotten a facelift, but it’s still the same old Stockyards Arizonans have known and loved for decades.
TripAdvisor/EHPhxAZ Its historic charm remains intact, and you’ll be transported back to the Wild West upon entrance.
When it comes to the food, you’ll be hard-pressed to find higher quality steak.
Facebook/Stockyards Restaurant From bone-in ribeye to New York strip to filet mignon, there’s a cut for meat lovers of all persuasions.
Other entrées include the restaurant’s signature prime rib, and myriad other beef, pork, chicken, and seafood dishes.
Facebook/Stockyards Restaurant The sides are equally worth mentioning, with such offerings as twice-baked potatoes, buttermilk onion rings, and creamed spinach.
If you’re stopping by for lunch, the menu is just as extensive.
Facebook/Stockyards Restaurant Options include fully-loaded sandwiches - like this shaved prime rib and cheddar on rye - plus steak, seafood, salad, and daily specials.
For the most authentic experience, belly up to the bar for a glass of whisky or other fine libation.
Facebook/Stockyards Restaurant The architecture is reminiscent of a saloon from the cowboy era - minus the sarsaparilla being slid down the countertop!
Address: 5009 East Washington Street UNIT 115, Phoenix, AZ 85034.
Google Maps Lunch hours are 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, and dinner hours are 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and Sunday, as well as 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday & Saturday. Happy hour is from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday-Thursday.
Visit the Stockyards Steakhouse website or Facebook page to learn more.
Stockyards Steakhouse
The feed lot accommodated more than 300,000 cattle each year!
Known as “Arizona’s Original Steakhouse,” the eatery served as a gathering place for noteworthy figures, such as bankers, politicians, and - of course - cattle barons.
It reopened the very next year, then in 2004, it underwent a massive renovation after being added to the City of Phoenix Historic Register.
TripAdvisor/EHPhxAZ
Its historic charm remains intact, and you’ll be transported back to the Wild West upon entrance.
Facebook/Stockyards Restaurant
From bone-in ribeye to New York strip to filet mignon, there’s a cut for meat lovers of all persuasions.
The sides are equally worth mentioning, with such offerings as twice-baked potatoes, buttermilk onion rings, and creamed spinach.
Options include fully-loaded sandwiches - like this shaved prime rib and cheddar on rye - plus steak, seafood, salad, and daily specials.
The architecture is reminiscent of a saloon from the cowboy era - minus the sarsaparilla being slid down the countertop!
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Lunch hours are 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, and dinner hours are 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and Sunday, as well as 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday & Saturday. Happy hour is from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday-Thursday.
Do you like to eat at the Stockyards Steakhouse? If so, what’s your go-to order? Tell us in the comments! For another time-honored restaurant in Arizona, check out our previous article.
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Address: The Stockyards Steakhouse, 5009 E Washington St #115, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA
