We arrived @ 7:30, and had a short 10-15 minute wait. Waitress, was sweet. Service was slow but efficient. The food was not my favorite. I ordered my steak "blue rare." They did an excellent job! HOWEVER, I ordered it without spices and seasonings. It came with so much salt on it, I could barely eat it. My guest didn't have the same dietary requirements but he agreed, his steak was too salty. He had the ribeye and I had the filet. I ordered the risotto. Again, too much salt AND GARLIC. He loves garlic and said he couldn't taste anything but GARLIC. We won't be back, but the history of "the sputter" of oil was interesting read more

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Went with a large group. Reservations had been made so they were expecting us. Large variety of steaks, chicken, pork and even seafood. Great service. Food came out in a timely manner and no one had to wait for their food read more

Great place to take your significant other for a date night. No need to get all dressed up as casual dress is very appropriate. We had a reservation for 6:30 on Saturday night, but didn't need one as only 60% of the tables had patrons. At our table we were immediately greeted by our very attentive waitress, April. She helped explain the menu and options that were to be had, and took our drink order, and was off line a flash. Then came the bread in a lunch box everyone talks about. It was still warm so the butter melted within seconds. I had to stop myself after two huge rolls so as not to spoil my dinner. I ordered the 12 oz ribeye and opted for a side of sliced dill zucchini. The wife had the filet and loaded baked potato. These both come with soup. W had the potato soup. She had the tomato soup. The potato soup was kind of meh, but the tomato was off the hook. It was kind of like a chili cause it was loaded with so much flavor and had a great texture. We had salads too which were not too large, nor small. The ribeye was cooked medium rare to perfection. It had a seared crust on the outside which kept all the juiciness in the steak. There was a bit of fat on it, but that is common with ribeyes. The filet also had a nice sear and was grilled to a pink medium. Both steaks couldn't have been any better. Then came the question if we wanted dessert or not. We only thought they had cobbler cause that's what was on the menu, but April wowed us with the dessert tray. There was a lot to choose from, but we were too full from dinner to partake. Maybe next time. Overall: very well done Spudder. We shall return. read more

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Deana and I are celebrating our wedding anniversary today. So I took her to the Spudder Restaurant for our Anniversary dinner. I have never Yelped this restaurant but here we go. There is plenty of parking and the outside of the restaurant and has a lot of antique oilfield equipment memorabilia inside and outside. The restaurant was created by John Phillips the son of Oil Tycoon Frank Phillips. The restaurant is over 50 years old and appears to be clean and well kept Our waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable and answered all questions and concerns Deana ordered pork chops with baked potato. I ordered the Ribeye medium rare with baked potato. Both meals came with potato soup and dinner salad. The soup was made in-house and the salads were fresh and crisp. Both were very good. Deana's pork chops and my steak were cooked to perfection. After our meal the waitress brought a dessert tray and explained all the choices. We were both full as a dog tick and decided to share a piece of carrot cake. The cake was also very good When our waitress brought our bill Deana mentioned that we were celebrating our anniversary and the waitress said she would be back and left without leaving our bill. She soon returned and explained that she removed our desert from the bill for our anniversary. In summary I have to say we had a great meal and a great time at the Spudder read more

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Service was marginal. Waitress basically threw food at us as she went by. She was more focused on her large table. If busy don't bother. Come when staff has time for you. Food is usually very good and on point. Not the steak tonight. 6oz filet was dry and over cooked for medium rare order. Disappointed. Gave me aus jus to soak my steak/filet in. Sad. Do not come here to mark a special occasion. Wait staff does not care about you. Get in and get out is the vibe. Ambiance is same. Old and dirty. Bathrooms are clean and updated. Good luck. read more

Traditional Steakhouse that has very comfortable surrounds with a bar. Petroleum industry based themes from the wildcat days of the Oklahoma oil boom. Pretty cool. I had a filet w: tomato soup and baked potato. It's a great place to get as advertised steak & potatoes with a nice glass of wine. I would visit again if in town. Unique location , seems to be the only building that hasn't changed through the years since 1976. read more

First time here in probably 18-19 years. We had since moved to Orlando Fl but we were in town to see some friends and this is where they wanted to go for a steak. The wait time for 7 of us (1 was 6 years old ) wasn't too bad & I believe it was less than 20 minutes. The oil field signs were pretty cool. I don't know if they were original porcelain or re-manuf. The staff were pretty friendly and attentive to our questions and keeping drinks filled without any of us even asking . I ordered the $50 bone in ribeye & @ first I was like dam that's very pricy for a 22oz steak when I've been allover the country and the same steak is typically around the mid $20-30 range and I'm even including Texas where the steaks are massive. So anyway I said screw it and also ordered the stuffed mushrooms. So get this craziness. The salad was about as fresh as I've had in a place for a long time. The potato soup was legit. They bring out lunch pails that have bread & that was pretty cool. So anyway to the meat of the post. My 22oz steak showed up and I was like dam that's like a tomahawk ok so listen it was ok I guess but it was way over cooked around the outside but the middle of the steak was a nice medium. It did have a nice charcoal flavor but o felt for the money it cost I was just expecting a wow factor. The mushrooms and potato salad were by far my favorite. This place is for sure on the high price side even for Tulsa. I think our total bill for all 7 of us was around $520 I for sure wasn't expecting those prices in T-Town but hey it's a steak house so I guess it's to be expected anymore Appetizers AAA++++ Steak pretty solid B - Service AAA++++ Atmosphere AAA++++ read more

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My partner and I came here for our anniversary dinner, after hearing raving reviews about it online and having several friends reccomend The Spudder to us. On first impression, it is well hidden on 51st and Sheridan, if you blink you'll miss it! It's tucked away inside of a neighborhood and is fenced in. Kind of odd and quirky. There was an oil rig outside for decoration, and I could tell that the years have not been kind to it. Similar to Celebrity Restaurant, there were no windows (at least from what we could see/the section of the restaurant we were sitting in) but the walls adorned tons of 1920's-1970's oil industry memorabilia. Photos, old gas station signs, posters, you name it. The lighting was great and had a nice ambient feeling. As for the food- I've never been a potato soup fan, until last night. Oh my goodness. It was light and garlicky, and just all around delicious. As for the salad, I would suggest asking for the dressing on the side, as they certainly didn't skimp out on it. The salad had 1 cherry tomato which was kind of weird to me, but I really like cherry tomatoes so I should've asked for extra. They served us bread rolls in an old lunch box, which was kind of cute but also bulky and awkward. The rolls were overdone and hard, I had to pick off the burned part, which was the whole bottom of it. We ordered the crab cakes as an appetizer, and they were brought out after we already got the bread and soup. I would've preferred to have them first, but not a big deal overall. They were good, had nice flavor and the tomato sauce they came with tasted like tomato soup (not sure if it actually WAS tomato soup or not... lol.) and they didn't fall apart, either! That was a big plus. Our steaks were amazing. They had a great hickory smoke flavor that wasn't overpowering. I got the 6oz filet and it was so tender and juicy. His KC strip was also very tender and delicious! Our waitress was spread thin so I felt like she was not able to give the best service, as we were walking out we saw that she had another section in the opposite side of the restaurant! But she still did a great job keeping our drinks full and checking on us once. Overall I give 4 stars, it wasn't the best dining experience I've had, but it was satisfying. I would return just for the soup! read more

Um, we went back! Still excellent service AND they remodeled the bathrooms!!!! Soooooo many gluten free options and they made a special meal for a vegan friend!I had the surf and turf with the filet and the hubs had the lamb. Both we sooooooooo good! And if you like LITs they make a spudder lit that is so delicious. A warning about the tomato soup, it's not for everyone but I just love it. And it's gluten free. So go to the spudder! It's been in business for years for a good reason! read more

This place felt strange pulling into the parking lot since we haven't been before. But we decided to go in a give it a try. Glad we did. First, the cons--skip the potato (garlic) soup and salad. Or if you do get the salad ask for the dressing in the side--it was swimming in it. Now for the pros--the rolls came out in a lunch box with whipped butter, delicious. We ordered the KC Strip steak, the Gusher and the appetizer of baby back ribs with a side of green beans. The KC strip was cooked perfectly and so well-seasoned. The wood flavors come out enhancing every bite. Worth the wait. The Gusher was huge and cooked to perfection. The baby back ribs were 6 meaty ribs that were fall-off-the-bone tender. The green beans were a huge portion of whole, fresh beans cooked crisp tender and well-seasoned. The baked potatoes were cooked well and tasted sweet. It's always a plus to meet the owner, which we were privileged to have happen. One in our party has a shell-fish allergy and he came by to assure her he would take care of her needs. He returned after to make sure we were satisfied. It was a nice experience. Our server was friendly too. read more

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Overall, it's just another with great service, overly expensive, not so good quality food. A steak place without Prime Rib, with the lowest quality of food, will be passed by, and this one will be passed by forever. Great place to take a date if you never want to see them again. I won't be back. read more

Top notch restaurant experience. I usually finish all my food and others at the table. This time I wasn't able to, I was so full! The pork chops were great! As were the bread and salad. Others at my table got steaks and they all raved about them. read more

I have lived in Tulsa for over 50 years. I have eaten at the Spudders about 5 times in those years. We ate there last night and the restaurant was packed and people were waiting full to the brim. I am so glad I made reservations. I remember when they first opened up, you didn't need a reservation. The first time I walked into Spudders was a Saturday night (my Dad's birthday), Oct. 1982. We ate then that was the bar area now. They have done a great job of renovation. The Oklahoma oil field memorabilia is breathtaking. As for comparing with greatest of old steakhouses of Tulsa back then (the Avalon, the Celebrity and Jamil's) Spudders has lasted the longest and has passed all three: Food quality-excellent steaks, Serve-excellent, Hospitality-excellent! Definitely will go back! read more

My wife and I love steak done right. This was the best filet we have had in a long time. Went on a very busy night (Wanamaker) staff was hustling to take care of us. read more

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The Spudder is outstanding! They have a variety of steak options cooked to your liking. Be prepared to have leftovers and enjoy!

Great food fantastic service. You can go to 10 other steakhouses and get the same tasting steak. The hint of smoke sets this place apart and makes it stand above in my opinion. read more

Loved this restaurant! I had the crab cakes and filet mignon. The steak was cooked perfectly. I shared with my husband who ordered the shrimp which was also tasty. The salads came with a homemade blu cheese dressing which was spectacular. Our friend also had the filet which she raved about. Did I mention the loaded bake potatoes!! The skin was so good I ate that too. We were too full for dessert and will save it for next time we are in town, read more

An iconic steak house. And the service is outstanding. Come hungry! You don't have to dress up or spend a fortune to get a great meal for the whole family. read more

Wonderful food and service always. I have been eating here for 30+ years. It is still a special occasion and a treat every time. Steve and Wayne are always there to greet you and come by the table to ask how things are going. The ambiance in there is awesome with all the rich oil history on full display. Let's talk potato soup for a minute, the best I have ever had at a restaurant, the salad is crunchy and fresh, their ranch is on point, and the rolls come in an old time lunch pale to the table. This is my go to for special occasions with my wife and hosting customers or potential clients. It's upscale dining with comfortable dress code. Steaks are always prepared just how I requested and it is quality beef, pork, and poultry. read more

Great hidden gem in Tulsa that you would miss if you weren't looking for it. The ambiance is what you would expect from a old school steak house. The service was friendly and the drink selection had something for everyone. The potato soup, mushroom and caraba cake appetizers were really good. The filet and the loaded baked potato was amazing. To top it off the carrot cake was home made and to die for. This is the spot if you are looking for some old school steak house vibes. read more

The $50 steak was pretty good but the salad was old rusty lettuce straight out of the bag that was about 3 days too old. Basic salad dressing and croutons. The potato soup was terrible. Watery, flavorless broth with leftover baked potatoes was worse than any canned soup I've ever tasted. My husband had the quail and he reports is was just ok. Nothing special. Definitely not worth the money in my opinion. The service was good after the initial wait to be greeted and seated. read more

Wow! The Spudder was amazing! The guy working the hostess stand , I think he is the owner, was so personable! From the moment he greeted us to checking on our table a few times during the meal. Their rolls are seriously the best thing ever and so is their potato soup. Our steaks were perfectly cooked and the lobster was amazing. I love the ambience! It's so cool. It's just a great place. We will be returning! read more

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The food and service were beyond great! Our server gave us so much attention, but others also frequently checked on us as well. My husband and I shared the ribeye. It was fantastic! We will return! read more

This place is one of my favorite steakhouses in Tulsa. From the time you enter the place you can appreciate the vast Oklahoma history that resides here. The staff was very attentive and the food was great. I had the Gusher Ribeye and my wife had surf and turf with lobster tail. Everything was cooked perfectly. Definitely will be coming back! read more

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This a bloody solid place. Good food at a great price. Definitely worth a visit. The ribeye was spectacular with all the sides and fixings. Their yeast rolls are phenomenal and all the desserts are "homemade" in house. The service is great and they really know how to handle larger groups. Gotta go. read more

It is BACK!! We ate here for years, not sure what happened but it went downhill. We decided to give it a try again (it's been 3 or 4 years) and soooo glad we did! Staff was super friendly from the front to the wait staff! Food was Awesome! Hubs had the 12oz ribeye and I had the filet both with fresh cut home fries! Came with salad, soup and bread! So happy and full!! read more

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Love everything about The Spudder- food, service, and oil industry historical displays. Steve does a great job of accommodating a large group as well. Our team really enjoyed the evening and experience. read more

I really wish I had taken a photo of our dinner, but it was outstanding! I am only giving it 4 stars because the stuffed mushrooms we ate could have been more flavorful, they had too much garlic in them. Aside from that though, our dinner was flawless from the salad, to the potato soup and then to the entrees (chicken Alfredo, pork chops, and surf n turf). My son and I took my husband there for his birthday dinner. Some may look at the prices and balk to go there, but think about it, you get bread, soup, salad and your entree...you will be stuffed and have leftovers. I ordered their pork chops and OMG...they are probably the best I have eaten in the Tulsa area; ibused to put Red Rock Canyon Grill and Molly's Landing at the top, but Spudder quickly took my #1 spot for chops. My husband's 12oz steak was also cooked to perfection, it really couldn't have been better. And, my sons Alfredo was some of the best he has had too. Add to that our seamless, unhurried service and we had an experience that is sure to bring us back. If you haven't tried them...make sure thar you do. They are a Tulsa landmark for a reason. read more

Another Travel Channel Man vs Food stop for us - although Spudder was also recommended by a bartender at our hotel. We started with the famous Spudder Everclear-fired tomato soup - if you thought tomato soup was boring - this appetizer will change your mind! Let the 17 y/o pick out his steak from the meat case and of course he came back with the 22 ounce "Gusher" with fully-loaded potato - which he promptly devoured in record time. I went Mahi-Mahi which was light and very flavorful / vegetables were awesome also While the restaurant has an American Pickers antique vibe and a hard hat & lunch box feel - don't expect lunch box prices. Definitely worth a visit - if only for the tomato soup!! read more

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Great steak and great atmosphere. Love the old time oil memorabilia. Would recommend it if you are in this area of Tulsa

This is a hidden gem in Tulsa! Owners are nice and friendly. This is a very relaxed place to have an awesome steak in the heart of the city. If your looking for a great steak and dont want to get all dressed up, look no further.These cuts of steak are are top notch and cooked to perfection everytime! This is one of the best places for steak in the city. read more

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Best Prime Ribeye I've ever had. Every bite was the best bite. Cooked medium. Yes, expensive, but worth it. The atmosphere is not what I go for and it's not the best atmosphere... It's the best steak! read more

Our family had an amazing birthday dinner here. We did not make a reservation however it is highly recommended. Our server was friendly and answered all our questions. The fresh bread arrived straight out of the oven and was delicious. Each meal came with potato soup and a salad which added to the overall experience. The entrees arrived quickly and were grilled to our preference of medium. We finished our meal with the crème brûlée. Overall it was a wonderful experience with delicious food. It absolutely did not disappoint and we will be back. read more

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Steak is always good and cooked the way you ordered Service is great you get your own little coffee pot and it's kept full bread is so good you could make a meal just from it. If i want to be sure of a first class meal I go to Spudders I rate it 5 stars The Spudder Restaurant in Tulsa, Oklahoma is located right behind the Jiffy Lube near Sheridan and 51st. It has held this location since it opened in 1976. To this day, an actual spudder, a tool used for drilling shallow wells, resides outside the eatery named after it. The menu at The Spudder Restaurant features large portions of hearty items like the stuffed mushrooms, jumbo shrimp, crab cakes and BBQ ribs. For an entrée at The Spudder Restaurant, choose between popular dishes like the filet mignon, 22-oz. bone-in rib eye, chopped sirloin, pork Ambiance is very pleasing read more

What a fantastic find this was. Wonderful steaks (cooked properly the first time!), baked potatoes, salads, and the rolls.... OMG.. they're great. Staff is friendly. Ambiance/decor is interesting and worth the trip to check it out. Clean restrooms and dining room. Ample parking. What's not to like?! This will be our new food stop when we're driving thru Tulsa. The waitress was even patient with my hyper child who was all over the place. We can't wait to visit again! read more

Our first time here and it won't be our last! Top notch customer service from the time we walked in the door. The food was some of the best ever, we had ribeye and steak bites. Their house made rolls, dressings to dessert were also delicious! Very well done! read more

For our 33rd anniversary, The Wife and I opted to finally have a go at The Spudder. It's been a Tulsa fixture longer than we have, and it just seemed the right time. Were we ever right. We arrived just before 6pm on a Friday night, so seating was immediate. Our server got us situated and returned with our drinks while we reviewed the menu. This was more for our own info, as we both pretty much had our minds made up when we got there. We both ordered the 12oz Ribeye, with The Wife opting for tomato soup instead of potato, while I stuck to my carbs and went potato all the way. Both had the proffered salad and baked potato. Not being a real dessert maven, I opted for an appetizer, in this case the shrimp cocktail. Nicely done shrimp, perfectly cooked and mildly flavorful. While the presentation wasn't the 'traditional' shrimp cocktail in a glass, all the ingredients were there, and the flavor was spot on, so no issues on my part at all. The soups arrived right on the heels of the appetizer, which is a minor miracle for most restaurants, who can't get timing right even with a Swiss watch. The potato soup was creamy with nicely sized chunks of potato that were not overcooked, and possessing a nice, soft texture. Plenty of chives abounded as well, and overall a really good rendition of a soup staple. The tomato soup however... man... truly off the charts. And I don't even like tomato soup as a rule. The Wife, pacing herself for the main event, only ate about half of her soup and then generously slid it over to me. I must confess, I did it justice. Truly a good all around soup. It single handedly made me a tomato soup fan. Right on the heels of the soups were the salads, which, while good, were pretty much a basic side salad. But you don't go to a steak house for a side salad, do you? In short order, the steaks arrived. I'm not sure about anyone else's experience, but these steaks were some of the best I've had. Tender, flavorful and cooked perfectly. Mine was medium rare, The Wife's medium. Even though her steak was marginally thinner than mine, it was cooked perfectly anyway. She even commented that she was amazed to actually get a steak out that wasn't overcooked. Mine was a tad chewy, but that's what a good med-rare ribeye is, so that's not a negative at all. Great grill marks, perfect amount of surface crust. A great, great steak. Baked potatoes were loaded to the hilt and perfectly cooked. The skin lightly salted and served out of the foil, which for me is nice, because I like to eat a lot of the skin when the opportunity presents itself. I just like the added flavor, so kudos on that point. One of the management, a gent named Steven (sp?) dropped by to chat for a minute and see that everything was in order, which it was, in spades. We chatted a minute or two about steaks, good bourbon and life in general. This, along with the PERFECT service we got, made the evening not just a meal, but a great time. Its so rare today to find a great meal, great service and a truly good time all in one place, but in my experience, The Spudder nailed it on all three. This might have been our first time, but it for sure won't be our last. read more

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Food was delicious! I ordered the lobster tails and my boyfriend ordered the gusher. The lobster was well seasoned with Rosemary and other herbs served with a side of melted butter of course. My side was a loaded baked potato which was delicious and cooked with bacon fat.. the bacon fat made a difference in how they make their spuds. And each meal is served with salad and potato soup. I really like the potato soup it because it's has a buttery tasty, usually I'm not a big fan of potato soup because the celery taste. My boyfriend had the Gusher.... that steak is huge! But it was very delicious and juicy. He ordered it with a side of duck fat (it has a fancy name that I forgot) but the duck fate was super tiny (the size of maybe 2 inches) and cost $17! It was ok but for literally a sliver of duck fat I thought it was overpriced. The restaurant in very relaxed and not super fancy but that's what I liked about it because you feel comfortable. It feels like your eating a nice dinner at someone's house! The service was great and the manager went to eat table and made sure everyone was doing good and food was tasty. I recommend giving this place a try ;) read more

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Wow, just wow. Excellent food AND service. Worth the wait if there is a line. Great value for your money also, truly old school type family restaurant that hits all the necessities for a great experience. read more

If you're looking for a cool roadhouse-like bar and a legitimate steak, The Spudder is it. Tucked away in a forgotten part of Tulsa, this landmark is worth the trip...and just order The Gusher. You know you want it. Full bar and very reasonably priced wine list! read more

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