An Antlers Country Cottage Guidebook

Jennifer
An Antlers Country Cottage Guidebook

Food scene

A list of some local restaurants we have visited and can give an honest review. Best burger? Burger Barn, hands down! BBQ, Mexican...you just have to scroll though and see what there is! We tried to include a menu to make call ins easier. However, prices or items may have changed since they were provided them. You will also find a leather binder on the kitchen counter with menus and pictures as well.
When they are open, ya gotta go! Good BBQ and it's only about 10 minutes from the cabin.
Spannman's BBQ
903 East Main Street
When they are open, ya gotta go! Good BBQ and it's only about 10 minutes from the cabin.
Marcos has pretty good Mexican food and it is reasonably priced. The staff is friendly. One of the few places in town that has a liquor license. Marcos is about a 10 minute drive away.
Marcos Mexican Restaurant
101 W Main St
Marcos has pretty good Mexican food and it is reasonably priced. The staff is friendly. One of the few places in town that has a liquor license. Marcos is about a 10 minute drive away.
A good old family diner. Great breakfasts! M Jays is about a 12 minute drive from the cottage.
MJay's Diner
402 W Main St
A good old family diner. Great breakfasts! M Jays is about a 12 minute drive from the cottage.
Not your chain type pizza place. Very good pizza moderately priced. Of course, take out is always an option, if you don't want to eat in.
High Street Pizza
226 N High St
Not your chain type pizza place. Very good pizza moderately priced. Of course, take out is always an option, if you don't want to eat in.
Great coffee, amazing sandwiches, and beautiful wood workmanship inside and outside the building. Such friendly staff and the owners are always there to visit with their guests. Sacred Grounds is about a 12 minute drive from the cottage.
Tipps Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse and Restaurant
206 SW B St
Great coffee, amazing sandwiches, and beautiful wood workmanship inside and outside the building. Such friendly staff and the owners are always there to visit with their guests. Sacred Grounds is about a 12 minute drive from the cottage.
Oh my gosh their cheese burgers are to die for! Small home town place with great burgers and fries.
Burger Barn
407 W Main St
Oh my gosh their cheese burgers are to die for! Small home town place with great burgers and fries.
Great variety of BBQ. Restaurant offers a country flair in a small home town atmosphere. The Rodeo house is about a 12 minute drive from the cottage.
Rodeo House BBQ
601 SW C St
Great variety of BBQ. Restaurant offers a country flair in a small home town atmosphere. The Rodeo house is about a 12 minute drive from the cottage.
Yes, you can actually get a buffalo burger! The Buffalo Grill has great burgers, fries and onion rings. If you find yourself in Hugo (maybe visiting the ARK?), and are hungry for a good burger, you have to stop in. The grill is about a 30 minute drive away.
Buffalo Grill
203 W Jackson St
Yes, you can actually get a buffalo burger! The Buffalo Grill has great burgers, fries and onion rings. If you find yourself in Hugo (maybe visiting the ARK?), and are hungry for a good burger, you have to stop in. The grill is about a 30 minute drive away.
Fun family diner that offers the usual diner fare. Decorated to pay tribute to the city's 3 local circuses.
Angie's Circus City Diner
1312 E Jackson St
Fun family diner that offers the usual diner fare. Decorated to pay tribute to the city's 3 local circuses.
By far my favorite place to get brisket. Being a Texas girl, I suffered for 5 years, from a lack of honest to goodness real pit smoked BBQ. I actually cried when I went to a place not too far from here (I shall not name names) and I got a plate of boiled meat put in front of me. Yes, I really cried. I think it was our 17th wedding anniversary and we wanted BBQ. This was not it and we never went back. When the Pit Stop opened, I really did not want to have a boiled meat experience again. I was over the moon when I told her my story and she brought me out a sample. It was sooooo goooooood! Good tears this time! Since then a couple more BBQ places have opened up that have good BBQ, but Pit Stop has a special place in my heart. The Pit Stop is about a 30 minute drive to Hugo.
Pit Stop BBQ
501 W Jackson St
By far my favorite place to get brisket. Being a Texas girl, I suffered for 5 years, from a lack of honest to goodness real pit smoked BBQ. I actually cried when I went to a place not too far from here (I shall not name names) and I got a plate of boiled meat put in front of me. Yes, I really cried. I think it was our 17th wedding anniversary and we wanted BBQ. This was not it and we never went back. When the Pit Stop opened, I really did not want to have a boiled meat experience again. I was over the moon when I told her my story and she brought me out a sample. It was sooooo goooooood! Good tears this time! Since then a couple more BBQ places have opened up that have good BBQ, but Pit Stop has a special place in my heart. The Pit Stop is about a 30 minute drive to Hugo.
Okay, Simple Simon's is only a five minute drive from the cottage. It is fairly decent pizza and pretty dang cheap. They also offer calzone, buffalo wings and burgers. Easy peasy, call um up and pick it up or dine in. They also have pool table that is free for guests to use.
Simple Simon's Pizza
117 W Main St
Okay, Simple Simon's is only a five minute drive from the cottage. It is fairly decent pizza and pretty dang cheap. They also offer calzone, buffalo wings and burgers. Easy peasy, call um up and pick it up or dine in. They also have pool table that is free for guests to use.
Amazingly, Hugo hosts an Italian restaurant that is really good. It may not have the coolest décor but the food more than makes up for it. The portions are large and the prices are very reasonable. Personally, I'd buy a couple of candles, a bottle of wine, place an order to go, and have a cozy dinner at home.
Roma Italian Restaurant
602 W Jackson St
Amazingly, Hugo hosts an Italian restaurant that is really good. It may not have the coolest décor but the food more than makes up for it. The portions are large and the prices are very reasonable. Personally, I'd buy a couple of candles, a bottle of wine, place an order to go, and have a cozy dinner at home.
It's Sonic. I'm only suggesting it because our daughter works there and she'll kill us if we don't list it! But, I have to admit, I'm addicted to their half price drinks happy hour.
Sonic Drive-In
607 E Main St
It's Sonic. I'm only suggesting it because our daughter works there and she'll kill us if we don't list it! But, I have to admit, I'm addicted to their half price drinks happy hour.
LOCATED IN DURANT, OK . Durant is about an 80 minute drive from Antlers. This is not just coffee guys! This place makes amazing sandwiches and also offers bakery items. Prices are very reasonable and it was a welcoming coolness after being out in the July heat.
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Opera House Coffee
202 W Evergreen St
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LOCATED IN DURANT, OK . Durant is about an 80 minute drive from Antlers. This is not just coffee guys! This place makes amazing sandwiches and also offers bakery items. Prices are very reasonable and it was a welcoming coolness after being out in the July heat.
Jake's is just about the only sit down dining we could find in Idabel. They are moderately priced. The food is okay. I had the daily special of catfish. It came with french fries (served cold), two tiny burnt hush puppies, pinto beans(they were pretty good) and a drink for $9.00, hubby had a cheese burger with cold fries. He said burger was good but would have been a lot better if fries had been fresh. Our son had the cowboy burger. Burger was very juicy. Again cold fries. If you find yourself in Idabel for the museum, there was not really a lot of selection for dining. It's not the best but far from the worst. We had a decent meal but it was served quickly.
Jake's Brickhouse Grill
14 Southwest Main Street
Jake's is just about the only sit down dining we could find in Idabel. They are moderately priced. The food is okay. I had the daily special of catfish. It came with french fries (served cold), two tiny burnt hush puppies, pinto beans(they were pretty good) and a drink for $9.00, hubby had a cheese burger with cold fries. He said burger was good but would have been a lot better if fries had been fresh. Our son had the cowboy burger. Burger was very juicy. Again cold fries. If you find yourself in Idabel for the museum, there was not really a lot of selection for dining. It's not the best but far from the worst. We had a decent meal but it was served quickly.

Grocery Stores

You may need a few things while you are here. Locally, things are limited but you can get all the basics with no problem.
For a small town, this store is pretty impressive and it is very clean. It is large enough to have a decent selection and small enough to get in and out quickly. If you are going to be here for any length of time, you have to go to the grocery store at some point, right? They have good produce, a pharmacy, a bakery and a deli. The deli also offers daily specials on meals and has many salads and sides that are pretty darn good. My favorite is their broccoli slaw. When we first moved here, eight years ago, it was the first time I ever ate broccoli slaw. I have since, created my own version, thanks to them! Pruett's is less than a 10 minute drive from the cottage.
Pruetts Food Inc
1002 E Main St
For a small town, this store is pretty impressive and it is very clean. It is large enough to have a decent selection and small enough to get in and out quickly. If you are going to be here for any length of time, you have to go to the grocery store at some point, right? They have good produce, a pharmacy, a bakery and a deli. The deli also offers daily specials on meals and has many salads and sides that are pretty darn good. My favorite is their broccoli slaw. When we first moved here, eight years ago, it was the first time I ever ate broccoli slaw. I have since, created my own version, thanks to them! Pruett's is less than a 10 minute drive from the cottage.
I'm not pushing Wally World, but there are just some things you cannot get locally. Or, you need to use them to get prescriptions at the pharmacy. So if you need a Wal-Mart, it is about a 30 minute drive to Hugo.
Walmart Supercenter
1911 E Jackson St
I'm not pushing Wally World, but there are just some things you cannot get locally. Or, you need to use them to get prescriptions at the pharmacy. So if you need a Wal-Mart, it is about a 30 minute drive to Hugo.
Dollar General in Rattan is the closest place to get the basics (about a 5-6 minutes due east on Highway 3) and is open until 10pm. Very new and much cleaner than the location in Antlers. Very friendly employees.
Dollar General
808 Lawson Blvd
Dollar General in Rattan is the closest place to get the basics (about a 5-6 minutes due east on Highway 3) and is open until 10pm. Very new and much cleaner than the location in Antlers. Very friendly employees.
Recently updated to include a fresh meat section and produce. About a 10 minute drive straight west on Highway 3 in Antlers. Open until 10 pm.
DG Market
300 W Main St
Recently updated to include a fresh meat section and produce. About a 10 minute drive straight west on Highway 3 in Antlers. Open until 10 pm.

Car trouble...it happens

Nobody likes calling a tow truck or wants tire troubles. Believe me, we have had more than our fair share of both. That is why I wanted to share Big Okies with you. They are friendly, fair and are almost always available.
Big Okies Towing Tire & Auto
192943 US-271
Nobody likes calling a tow truck or wants tire troubles. Believe me, we have had more than our fair share of both. That is why I wanted to share Big Okies with you. They are friendly, fair and are almost always available.

Retail Therapy

A few local places to shop for cool stuff. Thrift stores, local boutiques, antiques, and one-of-a-kind kind of shops.
Just walking into the store gets me excited. There is so much to see. The store smells amazing too. Right now they are gussying up for Christmas. What fun. There is literally something for everyone here.
The Diamond Mine
1010 E Main St
Just walking into the store gets me excited. There is so much to see. The store smells amazing too. Right now they are gussying up for Christmas. What fun. There is literally something for everyone here.
The funnest store in town for me. I never know what I will find. I purchased several items for the cabin here as well as my own home. Antiques, mid century modern, vintage, shabby shiek, artwork, you name it they probably have it. Best prices too.
SOMEDAY
608 W Main St
The funnest store in town for me. I never know what I will find. I purchased several items for the cabin here as well as my own home. Antiques, mid century modern, vintage, shabby shiek, artwork, you name it they probably have it. Best prices too.
A locally owned boutique. While small, it's a fun place to visit. There are all kinds if things to find. Many items are made by our local folks. If you look on our kitchen window sill you will see an air plant that I just bought there and some AMAZING room freshener. 1425 has a huge fan base of ladies who buy online frim 1425's FB page. Everyone has been talking about 1425.
400 SW C St
400 Southwest C Street
A locally owned boutique. While small, it's a fun place to visit. There are all kinds if things to find. Many items are made by our local folks. If you look on our kitchen window sill you will see an air plant that I just bought there and some AMAZING room freshener. 1425 has a huge fan base of ladies who buy online frim 1425's FB page. Everyone has been talking about 1425.
Antiques, vintage items and FUDGE. Homemade fudge sold by the pound. Several flavors to choose from. Makes a great gift to bring back home. They also offer a decent selection of cool vintage snacks and beverages that you can't find just anywhere.
Gailbert's Yesteryear
716 E Main St
Antiques, vintage items and FUDGE. Homemade fudge sold by the pound. Several flavors to choose from. Makes a great gift to bring back home. They also offer a decent selection of cool vintage snacks and beverages that you can't find just anywhere.
Cute store with tons of local offerings. They offer tees, shoes, jeans, jewelry, and tons of crafted items. A must visit locally owned boutique. Located right in the middle of downtown Antlers, on High Street.
Hill Valley Mercantile
118 N High St
Cute store with tons of local offerings. They offer tees, shoes, jeans, jewelry, and tons of crafted items. A must visit locally owned boutique. Located right in the middle of downtown Antlers, on High Street.
Interesting store that has a ton of vintage and antique items. They do have clothing but I go for the furniture and other misc. things. Prices are decent. The dining room table in the cottage is from here!
Best Friends Closet
1402 E Jackson St
Interesting store that has a ton of vintage and antique items. They do have clothing but I go for the furniture and other misc. things. Prices are decent. The dining room table in the cottage is from here!

Liquor Store

Try the smoothies either virgin or buy a mini bottle of rum or tequila and make it the real deal. Either way, they are yummy!
Nancy's Liquor Store
911 E Main St
Try the smoothies either virgin or buy a mini bottle of rum or tequila and make it the real deal. Either way, they are yummy!

Salon

Try to book as early as possible. She books up quick. Full service salon.
Southern Roots
911 E Main St
Try to book as early as possible. She books up quick. Full service salon.

Hospitals and Clinics

Pushmataha Hospital has the nearest emergency room. Major illnesses or injuries are referred to larger hospitals in Paris, the Dallas area, Tulsa or Ok City. The hospital is in Antlers and is about a 8-9 minute drive west.
Pushmataha Hospital
510 E Main St
Pushmataha Hospital has the nearest emergency room. Major illnesses or injuries are referred to larger hospitals in Paris, the Dallas area, Tulsa or Ok City. The hospital is in Antlers and is about a 8-9 minute drive west.
Closest clinic to cabin and is about 10 minutes west in Antlers. They can sometimes take in new patients. The clinic open M-F and start their appointments about 8:30 am and the last appointment is about 4:00 pm. But please call to verify these times. Their phone number is 580 298 3351
Rowland-Ellis-Flatt Clinic
603 Northeast 2nd Street
Closest clinic to cabin and is about 10 minutes west in Antlers. They can sometimes take in new patients. The clinic open M-F and start their appointments about 8:30 am and the last appointment is about 4:00 pm. But please call to verify these times. Their phone number is 580 298 3351
This clinic is located in Hugo, OK and is associated the the Roland Ellis clinic in Antlers. This clinic offers weekend appointments for minor illnesses or injuries. The clinic is about a 30 minute drive into Hugo.
Hugo Medical Clinic
1201 E Jackson St
This clinic is located in Hugo, OK and is associated the the Roland Ellis clinic in Antlers. This clinic offers weekend appointments for minor illnesses or injuries. The clinic is about a 30 minute drive into Hugo.