Cattle Exchange (a little history about this one)
The Moody Hotel was built in 1910 as the Texas Panhandle's first fireproof hotel. It was renovated in the 1970's during the oil boom to be office space, a coffee shop, and a mini-mall. The building changed hands and the new owner continued to use the second and third floor space for offices, but discovered that no one wanted to lease the empty first-floor spaces. He was also unhappy with the building's facade. He was approached by a young couple with restaurant management experience who wanted to open a steak and barbeque house. The building's owner, the future restaurant owners, and Alley Woodworks developed the design and plans for the Cattle Exchange. Alley Woodworks provided oversight of the renovation of the first floor. . The red oak doors (some nearly ten feet tall), windows, and booths were site-built. The restaurant seats 130 people and has a mesquite-fueled grill and an outdoor barbeque pit.
The Cattle Exchange was selected by Texas Monthly in its May, 2003 issue as one of the 50 best places to eat barbeque in Texas. The reviewer praised the quality of the barbeque, beans, and bread pudding and also noted "...the 1910 building has been beautifully restored."
While being remodeled
We have been there. The steaks seem a little too expensive until you bite into one....aging 28 days and marinaterf 24 hours sure makes a difference. The menu also has many less expensive items and the bar b que, sandwiches and mexican food are really well prepared.
This fine restaurant, in a small town, is well worth a drive from Amarillo or wherever you happen to be in the West Texas Panhandle. Your will rub elbos with West Texas ranchers, farmers, tourists and of course the locals.
Steaks from this famous restaurant are shipped all over hte USA. Can you believe mail order steaks? Believe and go enjoy a part of the real West Texas.
For menu and/or Directions click below to go to their website
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PRICE RANGE
Moderate to Expensive
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CHILD'S MENU
Yes
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LARGE GROUPS
Yes
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DELIVERY
No
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CATERING
Yes
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PATIO SEATING
No
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TAKEOUT
Yes
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DRIVE UP WINDOW
No
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ATMOSPHERE
Restic West Texas
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RESERVATIONS
Yes
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CREDIT CARDS
Yes
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Yes
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SMOKING
Both
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PLEASE: Tip your server according to service received. They work hard and much of their income is dependant upon you. And tell your server, cashier, manager or owner I saw your restaurant on the internet at "The Locals Go Here".
