The SmokeStack Restaurant

Stopped here on a work trip on my way from Midland to Southlake. Looked pretty from the exterior and loved the actual smokestack across from the restaurant. Lots of room for parking, dining, and outside seating, with plenty of memorabilia on the walls. I tried the chicken fried chicken at the servers recommendation and was quite disappointed. I see on the menu it says it is covered in Panko breadcrumbs which could’ve been good, but there was just too much of it. I think it could be a great chicken fried chicken if it were in a normal batter, not panko. The chicken was very thin and I don’t think it was cooked well because the batter just kept sliding off of it. Might need to check your oil. Would probably stop here again but definitely not for chicken fried chicken. Better luck to me next

After passing by this place countless times we decided to stop because the reviews seem good and the history seemed interesting. I was a bit dissapointed after trying however, as the chicken fried chicken was flavorless and the serving size of the massed potatoes was laughable. My wife did give stellar reviews to the onion rings, and found her steak to be average. Normally I prefer these type of stand alone restaraunts, non-chain and reflecting the history of the area, but honestly I would prefer Texas Roadhouse over this, I'm not sure I would give it another go. As for atmosphere, I probably got unlucky and was sat next to a large crowd vocally in political debate, which is their right l, but was a little much for me. The photographs and the smokestack itself are nice.

This is the best choice for great food, service and atmosphere and the kiddos can get some much needed activity in the grassy lot next door. There's plenty of parking for the bigger RVs and tractor trailers too. I ordered the large fried catfish that was enough to feed a family, side salad which comes with homemade croutons and the roasted cauliflower and broccoli. The cauliflower and broccoli was excellent as was everything else. Husband had the meatloaf with ketchup baked on top, side salad and green beans. All delicious. The meatloaf has green bell peppers in it, so I can't eat it, but it's a nice big slab and looks delicious. Our waitress was so very sweet and kept our drinks filled. She really knows her job and does it well. It's located in a historic building with all sorts of vintag

So headed back home for turkey day and decided to stop for dinner at Smoke Stack in Thurber. Passed by this place all these years between Dallas and San Angelo but never stopped, wish we had done so sooner. Really good food and very nice staff. The burger had a bun they do from scratch, really good meatloaf and the small steak fingers is more like a good sized chicken fried steak cut in half. It was spoon tender. Kristina can attest the warm buttermilk pie was pretty darn good. If ever traveling I-20 and looking for a breakfast, lunch or dinner spot between Weatherford and Ranger along 20 stop by.

They are pet friendly. There is an outdoor dining area, so we bring our dog. We usually get the small catfish platter with onion rings and fried okra and split it. Also has hush puppies. That leaves room for dessert.