Back in 1947, a steakhouse opened in Phoenix, and it is still serving beef to hungry crowds today. John Wayne used to slide into one of its booths, and that same booth is still there for anyone who asks nicely.
The kitchen is best known for prime rib, including a shaved prime rib sandwich at lunch, and the dining rooms are packed with Western history. Keep reading to find out where it is, how to snag the famous seat, and the best time to go.
An Old Favorite on East Washington Street
Some restaurants chase trends, and some simply outlast them. The Stockyards Steakhouse belongs firmly in the second group, holding its spot at 5009 E Washington St Unit 115, Phoenix, AZ 85034, in Central Phoenix just east of downtown.
The place bills itself as Arizona’s original steakhouse. Its menu is beef-heavy by design, and the building carries an old-time Western style from the front lobby onward…