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American, Steakhouse
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Lunch, Dinner
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Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Takeout, Reservations, Table Service
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Reviewed May 13, 2022

Honestly, if you want to worship The Orange God, I could care less, but being beseiged by Trump paraphenalia inside and out does not make for a good dining experience. And if you insist on making me feel unwelcome, then I won't patronize your business,...and in this day and age, alienating a potential customer base doesn't seem like good business.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed December 20, 2021

It ain’t fancy or big. It’s just wonderful because Brenda makes it so. And Nicole, and Jolene, and Cheyenne and Morgan and David, and some others. And the food…….such food. Brenda is the momma in da’ kitchen and she puts out great vittles in fine...style. Salads, salmon, pasta, burgers, oh, and did I say STEAKS to blow your mind. All in all and real down home DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH. NICELY DONE BRENDA, FINE AMERICAN YOU.More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed December 8, 2021

The food is five ⭐. The service is five ⭐ The establishment is very clean and comfortable. Am proud to support Freedom thinking, Hard working American business owner. Brenda a leader and other business owners should strive to be like her. God Bless Brenda, her...family and staff. Sincerely MelissaMore

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed June 18, 2021

food was very mediocre, unseasoned and bland, it didn’t taste good. place was a mess, patio was covered in gravel and didn’t have seating outside, inside was cramped and smelled like burnt oil, owner was very confusing, very in your face and it seemed like...brenda was staring at our table the entire time we were there. food took over an hour to get there and all of our plates arrived at different times over the course of 20 minutes. and there was a sign on the door saying if you wear a mask to go somewhere else :/ had no expectations and still was disappointedMore

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed August 28, 2020

Brenda goes out of her way to make every occasion superior. Best place in the west to celebrate your special gathering!

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed July 19, 2020 via mobile

Delicious steak and loaded baked potato! Our son had the Mac and cheese and it was amazing! We ate on the patio and it was lovely.

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed October 10, 2019 via mobile

My wife and I had dinner on a Saturday evening. This is a steak place but neither of us was in the mood for steak. I had the Garcia Burrito and my wife had the Salmon dinner. The Burrito was very tasty and a huge...portion. I got through about half of it. The filling of the burrito was great but I felt that the chili that was smothered over it was a little too much. Maybe half the chili portion would have been fine. My wife’s salmon came with a salad that was great. Her salmon was a bit bland but the sauce was good. For the price the food was excellent. Next time I’m having a steak.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed March 19, 2019

The Saffle Bit have the best food around. I highly recommend The most fabulous place out there. I rate it A+++++++

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed June 25, 2018

Steak was perfect...wonderful choices on potatoes..baked sweet potato was to die for. Salad so fresh and great choice of dressings...great service and fun atmosphere! Reservations a good idea!

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed March 21, 2018 via mobile

Our meal was great, steaks cooked perfectly, big baked potato, simple salad, but the dinner rolls were hard as rocks. What really redeemed, it was the caramel apple pie, oh my goodness I would have loved to had three of them to take home. Service...was good, interesting decor, but by the time we left my feet were blocks of ice. Think, it was because we were in the bar area, felt quite a draft. Not bad for a small town and everyone we asked said to go there. Do make reservations... CheersMore

Date of visit: March 2018
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Reviewed March 3, 2018 via mobile

My very favorite restaurant. Order anything off the menu and it’s to die for good! Reservations are a must as this is a small place yet very comfortable and the wait staff very friendly.

Date of visit: January 2018
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Reviewed January 28, 2018

Have only eaten here once but the Rib Eye steaks we had were great. I think they're closed currently for winter but opening in February.

Date of visit: January 2018
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Reviewed October 26, 2017

Excellent steaks (especially the tenderloin), salad and sides. Salad was served family style and yet to order. Steaks cooked perfectly over wide range of preferences. Service was prompt and just right. Prices are as cheap as anywhere in Oregon - and few places in the...world would charge less. this is a place worth a drive and there aren't any more more of those in Eastern Oregon.More

Date of visit: October 2017
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Reviewed August 28, 2017

Staff was friendly & helpful, even at the busy eclipse viewing time. Food was great--I had a taco salad which was tasty & plentiful. Hubby had a baked potato with a creamy chicken topping which he said was one of the best things he'd ever...eaten (and we've eaten in SF and all over Europe). Can't say enough good things about the Snaffle Bit!More

Date of visit: August 2017
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Reviewed August 22, 2017

A great place for steak. Large portion, reasonable prices, friendly staff, and delicious food. Make reservations.

Date of visit: August 2017
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Yes, Snaffle Bit Dinner House offers takeout services.

Snaffle Bit Dinner House is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5