Step into the 1950s at Boomerang Diner

Serving Oklahomans since 1998, Boomerang Diner offers all-American food in a fun, nostalgia-filled atmosphere, and the Bartlesville location is no exception. When my daughter and I walked into the Boomerang Diner in Bartlesville this week, it felt like stepping into another time. From the checkered floors to the seafoam green gallery walls to the shiny red furniture, every corner of the restaurant was decorated to the hilt and gave bright and cheery 1950s vibes. The wait staff were also bright and cheery, kept our drinks full, and made sure we wanted for nothing.

The menu included all-day breakfast fare, a variety of burgers to choose from, sandwiches, chili cheese dogs, and some dinner specials like the Famous Fish Fry and Ultimate Chicken Fried Steak. I don’t normally drink soda, but the frosty mug root beer was calling my name and really hit the spot on this hot summer day. We started with The 50/50, which was half fried mushrooms and half Pickle-O’s (fried pickles). This came out cooked to perfection, and with a full squeeze bottle of ranch so you can get just the right amount.

For dinner, I got the Hamburger Steak with grilled onions, mushrooms, and roast beef gravy. This was two crispy thin hamburger patties covered in well-seasoned mushroom gravy, making for a surprisingly good entrée. I also ordered the fries, which were average, and a side salad that came with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes in a small bowl. The Texas toast was a nice addition to the meal. My daughter got the Chicken Tender Basket, which was tender, and came with delicious fry-bread Bread Puffs that were warm and flaky and cooked to perfection. She noted that she had tried the Chicken Bites Basket before this visit, and that was her favorite.

Boomerang is an Oklahoma chain that was started in Muskogee by Charles Degraffenreid and now has 54 locations across the state. The Bartlesville location is situated downtown at 116 W. Frank Phillips Blvd. If you’re in the mood for all-American comfort food in a fun atmosphere, then Boomerang might be the perfect choice!

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