Cattlemen's Steakhouse Deli in Oklahoma City: Slab Sandwiches and Butcher-Counter Sides
Cattlemen's Steakhouse Deli is a full-service butcher counter and sandwich shop housed within the historic Cattlemen's Steakhouse in Stockyard City, where thick-cut meats dominate both the restaurant dining room and a separate deli operation open for lunch and early dinner.
What Cattlemen's Steakhouse Deli actually is
The deli operates as an extension of Cattlemen's Steakhouse, the 1910-built restaurant that anchors Oklahoma City's Stockyard City neighborhood. Unlike quick-service sandwich shops, this is a butcher's operation: customers can order hot sandwiches made from cuts prepared in-house, buy raw steaks and ground beef to cook at home, or grab sides like beans and cornbread. The space is small, counter-service focused, and caters equally to lunch crowds grabbing a sandwich and home cooks shopping for grilling supplies.
Menu, sandwiches, and pricing
Sandwiches center on beef. A basic sandwich runs $12 to $16 depending on the cut and size; premium builds, including the house specialty philly made with sliced sirloin, cheese, and grilled peppers, land in the $14 to $18 range. Individual sides like beans, mac and cheese, or creamed corn cost $3 to $5 each. The deli counter sells raw steaks from ribeye to sirloin, with prices following market rates; a ribeye typically runs $18 to $28 per pound depending on grade and thickness. Ground beef by the pound costs $6 to $10. Verify current sandwich pricing before visiting, as restaurant prices shift with beef costs.
How it compares to other Oklahoma City delis
Cattlemen's Deli distinguishes itself through butcher-shop depth. Elote Cafe + Market, located downtown, offers gourmet sandwiches and prepared foods but operates as a grab-and-go market without a dedicated meat counter. Cattlemen's advantage: if you want to buy a quality ribeye for dinner and eat a beef sandwich for lunch in the same trip, this is the place to do both. Jimmy's Egg restaurants scattered across Oklahoma City serve deli-style sandwiches and breakfast but lack a butcher component. Choose Cattlemen's if meat sourcing and quality matter; choose Elote for lighter fare and a broader prepared-food selection.
Who it suits and who it does not
Cattlemen's appeals to home cooks who value knowing their meat source, lunch workers in or near Stockyard City looking for a substantial sandwich, and tourists visiting the historic stockyard district. The counter-service format and butcher-shop pace mean it is not ideal for large groups seeking table service, people on tight schedules (lunch rush can mean a 15-minute wait), or those avoiding red meat entirely. Vegetarian options are minimal.
What the first visit involves
Expect a short line during lunch, especially weekdays between noon and 1 p.m. Approach the counter, review the handwritten sandwich specials posted above, and order. Sandwiches are made to order and take 5 to 10 minutes. Ask the staff about daily cuts if you plan to shop the meat counter; they can recommend what is best that day and answer sourcing questions. Most customers eat at a small counter inside or take food to go; seating is limited and casual.
Hours, parking, and logistics
The deli operates Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Confirm weekend and holiday hours before visiting. Parking is street and lot parking in Stockyard City, typically easy during off-peak hours. The location sits at 1910 Stockyard Plaza in Oklahoma City's Stockyard City district, south of downtown near the Stockyard Championship Rodeo.
Cattlemen's Deli works because it does one thing with depth: sources and serves beef from a single building steeped in stockyard history, making it the only deli in Oklahoma City where the meat counter and sandwich line operate as one operation.
