Clanton's Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Clanton's Cafe, a beloved gem nestled in Vinita, Oklahoma, at 319 E Illinois Ave. This classic American cafe offers an inviting atmosphere where comfort food reigns supreme. From the moment you enter, the aroma of freshly prepared dishes envelops you, promising an experience that feels like a warm hug from grandma.
Start your meal with crispy Onion Rings or the famous Calf Fries, paired with zesty ranch or horseradish sauce. For lighter fare, explore their hearty salads, like the Grilled Chicken Santa Fe Salad. The main menu dazzles with classic offerings such as chicken fried steak and flavorful burgers, each **cooked to perfection**. Don't overlook their mouthwatering pies for dessert—a true highlight that keeps patrons coming back.
Whether you're on Route 66 or just passing through, Clanton's Cafe is a must-visit for great food and endearing service.
Starters
Fried Pickles
Pucker up! Breaded hamburger slices golden fried & served with ranch dressing
Calf Fries
Our famous hand-breaded & flash-fried calf fries. Served with horseradish sauce
Fried Zucchini
Handfuls of fresh zucchini, breaded & fried golden crisp. Served with ranch dressing
Mozzarella Sticks
Breaded & flash-fried mozzarella served with ranch dressing
Fried Mushrooms
A heaping portion of fresh mushrooms breaded & flash-fried. Served with ranch dressing
Fried Green Beans
Breaded & seasoned just right
Onion Rings
Crispy breaded onion rings fried to a golden brown. Served with Southwest ranch dressing
Chicken Strips
Tender strips of chicken breast, fried to a golden brown. Served with your choice of honey mustard or ranch dressing
Cheese Quesadilla
A 10-inch crisp flour tortilla filled with melted Cheddar cheese. Served with sour cream & salsa
Fajita Chicken Quesadilla
A 10-inch crisp flour tortilla filled with tasty fajita chicken & melted Cheddar cheese. Served with sour cream & salsa
Combo Plate
Choose three of your favorites! Fried Zucchini, Mozzarella Sticks, Fried Mushrooms Onion Rings, Fried Green Beans
Chicken Fried Chicken Salad
Crispy chicken fried chicken on a bed of mixed greens with Cheddar cheese, juicy sliced tomatoes, green pepper & onion
Taco Salad
Seasoned ground beef served in a crispy taco bowl with mixed greens, Cheddar cheese, tomato, sour cream & salsa
Grilled Chicken Caesar
Perfectly grilled chicken breast atop crisp romaine lettuce with homemade Caesar dressing, freshly grated Parmesan cheese & seasoned croutons
Grilled Chicken Salad
Sliced grilled chicken on a bed of mixed greens with Cheddar cheese, juicy sliced tomatoes, green pepper & onion
Chef Salad
Crisp mixed greens tossed with sliced ham & turkey, hard-boiled egg, Swiss & American cheeses & fresh tomato
Grilled Chicken Santa Fe Salad
Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, roasted corn, black beans, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese & crisp tortilla strips served with Southwest ranch dressing
House Salad
Crisp mixed greens with grape tomatoes, red onion & seasoned croutons
Salads
Soup, Stew, Chili
Soup of the Day
Ask about today's fresh selection
Stew (Seasonal)
Hearty & Delicious
Tom's Chili (Seasonal)
Made with premium ingredients
Chicken Fried Chicken
A moist chicken breast fried golden brown, fresh leaf lettuce, sliced tomato & mayo on a toasted ciabatta bun
Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich
Our famous chicken fried steak, fresh leaf lettuce, sliced tomato & mayo on Texas toast
Chicken Salad Croissant
A light, flaky croissant piled high with our homemade chicken salad. Served with seasonal fruit
BLT
Freshly toasted bread loaded with sizzling bacon, sliced tomato, mayo & leaf lettuce
Catfish Filet Sandwich
Crunchy, flaky catfish with fresh leaf lettuce & juicy sliced tomato. Served on a toasted bun
The Club
Freshly sliced turkey & ham, American & Swiss cheeses, crisp bacon, lettuce & mayo on white or wheat toast
Grilled Chicken
A moist, grilled chicken breast with fresh leaf lettuce & mayo. Served on a toasted ciabatta bun
Grilled Cheese
Loaded with velvety, yellow American cheese
The Reuben
Layers of moist corned beef, Swiss cheese & sauerkraut with Thousand Island dressing on grilled marble rye
Grilled Ham & Cheese
Freshly sliced, tender smoked ham & velvety yellow American cheese makes this a melt-in-your-mouth treat
Sandwiches
Burgers
Hamburger*
Juicy, all-beef patty
Bacon Cheeseburger*
Juicy all-beef patty topped with yellow American cheese & crisp bacon
Cheeseburger*
Juicy all-beef patty topped with yellow American cheese
Double Bacon Hamburger*
Two juicy all-beef patties topped with crisp bacon
Double Cheeseburger*
Two juicy all-beef patties topped with yellow American cheese
Patty Melt*
An all-beef patty with grilled onions & melted Swiss cheese on grilled marble rye
Double Bacon Cheeseburger*
Two juicy all-beef patties topped with yellow American cheese & crisp bacon
Roast Beef
Tender, juicy roast beef smothered in rich brown gravy
Hot Hamburger*
Two ¼-pound all-beef patties smothered with brown or cream gravy
Hot Cheeseburger*
We top our juicy all-beef burger with melted yellow American cheese & brown or cream gravy
Pork Loin
Tender sliced of pork covered in brown gravy
Ham Steak
Freshly sliced tender smoked ham covered in brown or cream gravy
Chicken Fried Steak
Our famous chicken fried steak smothered in cream gravy
Hot Sandwiches
Favorites
Chicken & Dressing
"The best in the world!" - Ronnie Dunn, Brooks & Dunn. Tender, pulled chicken & perfectly seasoned cornbread dressing smothered in rich gravy
Homestyle Pot Roast
A house favorite. We slow-cook our roast beef in seasoned gravy for maximum flavor & tenderness
Grilled Pork Chops
Two tender, center-cut chops seasoned just right
Vegetable Plate
A huge portion of our daily vegetables
Plain Baked Potato
A steaming hot Idaho baked potato
Bacon & Cheese Stuffed Potato
An Idaho baked potato topped with whipped butter, melted Cheddar & fresh, crumbled bacon
Pot Roast Stuffed Potato
A steaming hot Idaho baked potato smothered in our homemade pot roast & sour cream
Stuffers
Steaks
Kansas City Strip
A tender & flavorful 8 oz strip steak grilled just the way you like it
Boneless Sirloin
A Route 66 classic. A generous cut with flavorful seasonings
T-Bone
A 16 oz portion packed full of flavor
Hamburger Steak*
A half-pound, thick & juicy ground round patty
Ground Round*
A half-pound of juicy & tender ground beef wrapped in bacon
Fried Chicken*
Golden, crisp chicken with our special breading fried just when you order it!
Livers or Gizzards*
Expertly prepared. Your choice of a Clanton's favorite
Chicken
Seafood
Baby Shrimp Basket
Petite, crunchy shrimp fried to a golden brown
Catfish Filets
A Southern favorite. Perfectly breaded, moist filets fried to a golden crisp
Grilled Salmon
A generous fillet of Pacific salmon dusted with Clanton's seasoning & grilled to perfection
Jumbo Shrimp
Tender jumbo shrimp fried crispy & exploding with flavor