What a fun experience! I was driving the Martin County scenic route and got hungry. I was in the middle of nowhere, so I turned to yelp to find something to eat nearby. Within 15 minutes. I was pulling into the Okeechobee livestock market restaurant. My head started spinning because I was the only car in the parking lot! They were just trucks and trailers and cattlemen. After reading Dave O's review, I dared myself to go in and had a blast watching the auction while my burger was being cooked. It was hard to eat the burger while hearing the hoofs of cows underneath and remembering the mooing when I pulled up. The burger was good and the service was great. The experience was off the charts. Next time I have to have one of those huge sweet teas everyone was drinking. read more

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Been here many times over my lifetime. I remember the first time when I was very young watching the actual auction going on. It's very different now..."updated". The food area is a lot smaller, but it's very clean and definitely do not smell the auction area right out the doors. The burgers are super thick and come with everything I couldn't finish mine. You have several things you can have as the side including fries, tater tots, sweet potato fries. Tea is great too! I will warn you what I do not see on other people's posts is it is CASH ONLY. My husband and I were in the car scrambling to see if we had enough before we came in. I had forgotten all about it. Both with a cheeseburger and the one side with waters was $27 and change. So make sure you bring cash. Other than that it's really good but not worth giving a lower rating. read more

Had a double burger at the auction. That's one pound burger which sounds big but it's so good I ate it and wanted a second one. read more

Okeechobee Livestock Market Restaurant - Burger - American Near Me - Okeechobee, Florida

The burgers are fine but who cares. The real show is on an auction day, with the rumble of cattle as a background to your lunch. You're allowed to watch the auction and it's such a unique experience. There's only six tables and limited counter seating. You can get a burger or a chicken patty, avoid eye contact with the cattle if you choose the burger. read more

It was our last day visiting Okeechobee and we wanted something authentic to the city. We ended up at the Livestock Market and were not disappointed! This spot has about 5 tables for seating + a counter right in front of the kitchen window. The patrons are adorned in cowboy hats and blue jeans. The floor rattles and building shakes as cattle are ushered in and out of the auction area attached to the restaurant. The smell of freshly cooked beef fills the air as bacon sizzles on the grill. This place is the real deal. The burger is classic Americana done right. The time/tested trio of lettuce, tomato, onion toppings bring feelings of nostalgia. The fried okra the perfect side to round everything out. Everyone was friendly to us even though it was obvious we were two tattooed outsiders visiting for a hippy festival down the street. Really appreciated the hospitality and will definitely return if we are ever in the area again. read more

Okeechobee Livestock Market Restaurant - American Near Me - Okeechobee, Florida

It's consistently Good,Quick,Friendly Groceries . Over&over,123,123.Simple as 123. Always Good&Quick hunger solutions. read more

I was heading up this way to Sebastian and always want to find new and unique places. I ate here and it was cool seeing the live auction below. Burger was tasty. Staff was nice. I'd come back read more

Okeechobee Livestock Market Restaurant - Good burger. Made from fresh ground beef. Fried okra. Tater tots. - American Near Me - Okeechobee, Florida

Food - My 1/2 lbs Patty-Melt was mouth-watering. Service - Was attentive & cheerful. Ambiance - What can I say, it's over cattle auction stockyard. But we knew that before we came and the food was worth "unusual" atmosphere. Plus we got to meet and "chew the fat" with Gordie Peer, a true piece of Americana history! Look him up. read more

Bucket List Item - This little restaurant is located inside the Okeechobee Livestock Market (Live Cattle Auction) - yes while the kitchen is flipping some of the most juiciest flavorful 1/2 pound burgers that you'll ever bite into cowboys wrestle live cattle through the chutes into the auction pen where they are shown off and sold to the highest bidders. This historic landmark has been operating since the 1930's and believe me it is like stepping back in time, the mooing and smell of fresh manure only adds to the ambience - it seems Wrangler Jeans, Tony Lama Boots and Stetson Hats are the preferred attire and big belt buckets are worn like badges of honor, these are real cowboys and ranch hands, the parking lots are filled with big pickup trucks, cattle trailers and cattle transporters, lucky for me I was in my Jeep if it wasn't for my Tommy Bahama shorts and Under Armour Polo I might have blended right in - it doesn't matter really, we grabbed two open seats at the diner counter and spent the entire time except for the time we were stuffing our faces laughing and joking with the two wonderful servers and short order cook these folks are friendly, it was as if we were locals because no one cares where you're from or what you do, everyone here are friends. The Burger - 1/2 pound hand pattied everyday fresh local beef, served with lettuce, fresh thick sliced tomatoes, thick cut raw onion, pickles & OLM sauce cooked on a flat top to the desired temperature I think it will be medium unless you want it rarer, it is a beautiful piece of meat all on a fresh oversized bun. There also serve a 1 pound double meat burger I was told they sell a few but few have finished it. They only accept Cash - No Credit Cards or Cryptocurrency. I highly recommend this place, if you only eat one meal in Okeechobee it should be eaten here... read more

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Small space. Rancher's favorite for cattle auction and a great burger. Monday and Tuesday are auction days and if you've never been you should go. The auction is in a theater style pit and the cattle are sent in for the buyers to bid on. Anyone can watch, but bidding is serious business. The livestock is noisy and smelly and the auction is walled off from the small diner with a glass wall with a door to go between the two. The dinner has 5 tables and a counter they serve a small menu and great hamburgers. It's mainly there for the cattle owners, but open to all. The diner is surprisingly clean and the staff is friendly and efficient. You can smell and hear the livestock, but the food is great. Best burger in okeechobee but be prepared for the atmosphere. We love it read more

Okeechobee Livestock Market Restaurant - Fantastic grill cook - American Near Me - Okeechobee, Florida

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The food was great. The service was great. Ambiance was great. Cash only. I've been wanting to go here for awhile and would go back. read more

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Outstanding hamburger! Sides were good whether you got sweet potato fries, onion rings or crinkle fries. Friendly and great service. The hamburger is 8oz unless you want a double then it's a full pound. Sweet tea is like my granny made. Catch the cattle auction after, it's pretty cool. read more

Nothing better than dropping off some cattle and getting a bite to eat. The food is amazing and the service is excellent! Very homey feeling. Ain't nothing more country feeling then this place! read more

We went on a Wednesday so there was no auction, which worked out fine because it was packed with locals and had to wait for a table. Ordered the burgers medium rare with all the toppings and fries well done. All I can say is wow! The burger was cooked perfectly and really juicy and tasty. The fries came out just like we like them, which rarely happens. Service was quick and pleasant. Well worth the hour and a half drive. read more

Okeechobee Livestock Market Restaurant - Burger and fries - American Near Me - Okeechobee, Florida

Service none - placed order and waited long time before someone told me you had to order and pick it up yourself. Food was less then average for a higher than average price. Tried it and won't be back, regretted the experience! read more

Flew over from Lantana not realizing that the place stopped serving breakfast as soon as I got there. Staff jumped into action and took care of me. Friendly staff, breakfast was excellent, and as I was leaving to fly back, place started to fill up, word on the street is that they have an awesome lunch; burgers are the bomb. I will be back .... Thank you again .. read more

I went here in the middle of the day and found the place totally empty !!!! No one to serve me or take my order....

The best burger you will ever find. The cattle & auction in the back ground just add to the experience. Excellent service.

Yes, a restaurant at the livestock auction! Not for those who are "sensitive" to the smells that are an inherent part of the auction process but the food is "grade A". We both had the pepper jack burger with the works. The burger was fresh and large! The topping were also fresh and crisp. Onion rings and French fries were nothing to write home about. When we return we might try the tator tots instead. Staff great, pleasant and very helpful. Lots of regular, local folks so you know it has to be good. They do breakfast here too, before 10. Only open on auction days! read more

Let's face it . . . you can't try to serve a poor quality burger to ranchers at a livestock market, and OLM Restaurant gets it right every time! Very casual place with super food at reasonable prices. I make sure to take my out-of-town guests there to enjoy the burgers! read more

This is the absolute best burger you'll ever eat. If you want to see the real Okeechobee this is where you need to go.

This place has so much fun and character. The food is amazing and staff so friendly. This is the real Florida!

Ok its a livestock market...its a place for locals and real cow hands to eat...yea your watching cattle run thru the chutes...and the auctioneer working at a blistering pace...but its behind a big glass window the magic happens...Oh yea....BEEF..one of the best burgers that will ever touch your lips...1/2 pound badass,cooked to perfection....home made blue plate special...killer desserts and great prices..oh and don't for get the bottomless giant sweet tea..if your ever down that way treat yourself to something unique...and real FLORIDA read more