Welcome to Rear of the Steer
Rear of the Steer, located at 800 E Main St, Omaha, TX, is a charming family-owned eatery known for its delightful array of homemade dishes. With customer favorites like catfish plates, chicken-fried steak, and a variety of BBQ options, each meal is crafted with care and served in generous portions. The warm, welcoming atmosphere is enhanced by attentive staff, making every visit a memorable experience. Guests rave about the fried pies, particularly the pecan and blueberry cheesecake. Whether you're passing through or seeking a cozy dining spot, this hidden gem promises comfort food that feels like home.
- 800 E Main St, Omaha, TX 75571, United States800 E Main St, Omaha, TX 75571, United States Hotline: +1 903-884-3100
Welcome to Rear of the Steer, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Omaha, Texas. Located at 800 E Main St, this charming eatery brings a delightful experience wrapped in warmth and flavor, promising something special for every palate. From the moment you step inside, the inviting atmosphere and friendly staff make you feel right at home. This family-owned establishment showcases that local charm is alive and well, and it deserves a place on your culinary map.
The star of the show is undoubtedly the menu, which elegantly balances hearty comfort food with a touch of homestyle cooking. Diners can indulge in a variety of mouth-watering plates, including classic Hamburger Steak, crispy Chicken Fried Chicken, and flavorful Monterey Chicken. For seafood lovers, the Catfish Plate is an absolute must-try, celebrated for its perfectly seasoned and crispy batter. Just ask the satisfied customers, who rave about the generous portion sizes that exceed expectations while maintaining a home-cooked quality.
The camaraderie between the customers and staff adds to the overall vibe, fostering an environment where you can unwind, share a meal, and even engage in spirited conversations with fellow patrons. As one guest noted, the sincere hospitality makes every trip memorable—a sentiment echoed across many reviews.
Sides such as Turnip Greens, Baked Beans, and Fresh Cut Fries are available to complement your meal. Whether you fancy a comforting scoop of homemade mashed potatoes or the crispy dynamism of Fried Okra, you’re bound to find the perfect accompaniment to your main dish.
And if you still have room after indulging in the main course, don’t skip out on the Fried Pies. This sweet finish has become a favorite among guests; flavors such as Pecan and Blueberry Cheesecake satisfy even the most discerning of sweet tooths. With each bite, you’ll understand why customers are compelled to return time and time again.
In a world where corporate chains dominate the dining scene, Rear of the Steer stands out as a sanctuary for food lovers seeking authentic taste and genuine experiences. With its combination of friendly service, a wide-ranging menu, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s no wonder this quaint spot is rapidly becoming a go-to destination for locals and visitors alike. So, whether you're a lifetime resident of North East Texas or just passing through, make sure to stop by, settle down, and enjoy the delightful riches that await you!

Our business takes us all around north east Texas and we are people who love good food so finding a little o secure place to get good grub for lunch is always a treat. This is a small family owned place and the atmosphere and service exemplify having a great experience. Everyone was friendly right down to the other customers here for lunch. The menu has a great variety to offer. We chose the country fried steak and a bbq plate both with two sides. We even ordered a little extra sides to try because there are too many good choices. Everything was perfect. We were too full to even try their fried pies but should have ordered a couple to go for later. The owners were so friendly and we even chatted about their dreams and goals. We will definitely go back when we are up that way. Don’t miss out on trying this divine little place in a tiny little “just passing through” town.

While this restaurant may have a funny name and it may be off the beaten path it is definitely a diamond in the rough and worth anybody's time to check out. I admittedly knew nothing about this restaurant until my family dying there a few months ago. They were bragging about the food and how wonderful it was and how much you get. I honestly thought that they were maybe being a little over dramatic and overselling it. But after partaking of the food here they were spot on and maybe a little under selling it. If you look at the included pictures you can tell that they have an eclectic mixture of items to choose from. They have everything from barbecue to catfish the chicken fried steaks two sandwiches to you just about name it. Speaking with the employees and the owner the menu also can change from time to time so it sounds like they would have even more mix of items to choose from. After a little bit of deliberation the wife chose to eat the chicken fried steak along with mashed potatoes and baked beans. I chose the large catfish order that came with three sides and I had french fries baked beans and fried okra. I was not sure of the quantity and size of the Mills we were to get but let me tell you what came to our table was far more than what I expected. The wife's chicken fried steak was huge and according to her had a very good quality taste. In regards to my catfish plate I was thinking maybe three to four pieces of fish but it ended up getting close to 7. A lot of restaurants when it comes to catfish tend to sort of just be battered with very little flavor but not only was the batter crisp on mine but was perfectly seasoned. The mashed potatoes on both of our plates for not bad you could tell they were homemade. The baked beans had a little sweet taste of them which made you believe that there was a little bit of brown sugar but not enough to change the flavor profile. The okra you could tell was fresh and breaded perfectly and I almost ate all of them first before I even text the rest of my meal. This restaurant also serves a number of homemade fried pies. My wife bought a pecan fried pie and she said it was divine. The pies are not huge and a little pricey but the quality of them more than makes up for that. This is definitely a ma and pa old style restaurant that includes wood paneling older style seats and tables and a more rustic atmosphere. But I promise you that will all take a back seat to the enjoyable and delectable food you will be served here. I always want to support local restaurants and I was sure to be back at this one. I urge you to give them a try.

Best restaurant experience I've had in many years. Clean! Friendly! Great food! Good prices! Quick service. Great vibe. You just feel welcome and at ease. Definitely our new go-to spot. Everything is prepared and cooked fresh. We recommend the catfish, chicken fried steak, green beans and pecan fried pie! They also cater ...

Have been wanting to try this out! Wonderful fresh food, kind and attentive staff, SOOO many food options to choose from. Large dining space, toppings bar, with in-house dressing options. Loads of pies to choose from, my favorites were chocolate and blueberry cheesecake. Kid approved! Fresh cut fries, the sweet potatoe fries and okra were my favorite!

Stop in just because we like the name of the place. The food was very good seem to be homemade. Always like to support hometown cafe and not the fast food corporations. You find better food and service at these kind of place. They also had a lot of different kind of fry pies that were very good.

Enjoyed the catfish platter and hubby had the chicken fried steak. Wonderful food and wonderful people. Definitely worth stopping by

A great little place to dine off the beaten path. We actually found this place by accident and it turned out to be quite delicious. Also thank you for the kind hospitality that you gave to us today. Feb 16, 2019

If you are in the area , this is the place. While working in the area we are there 3 days in a row. Everything we had was great Best chicken fried steak ever. Catfish was as good . Super friendly staff I’m about ready to make the 2 hour trip back Great spot