Editor’s Note: Since the publication of this article, Storm’s Curtis Cattle Co. Steakhouse and Saloon has permanently closed.
Small town Nebraska restaurants tend to have amazing food. Maybe it’s because the cooks learned their trade from generations of family members, or maybe it’s because we have access to such fresh, delicious ingredients.
The steakhouse in little Curtis, Nebraska - population 939, also known as “Nebraska’s Easter City” - is a great example of terrific small-town cooking.
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Storm’s Curtis Cattle Co. Steakhouse & Saloon looks a little like an office building from the outside, but don’t let that dissuade you from walking in.
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The food is downright heavenly. As you might expect from a restaurant with “steakhouse” in the name, the steaks are cooked to perfection.
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The chicken fried chicken melts in your mouth - and those are real mashed potatoes, not those weird reconstituted flakes.
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The burgers are a work of art. This one is stuffed with cheese and jalapeños.
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Even the salads (which, let’s face it, can often be lackluster here in cattle country) are fresh and tasty.
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Every day brings a new lunch special. This prime rib sandwich smothered in cheese, mushrooms, and onions is quite popular.
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There are some less common comfort food specials too, like this chicken pot pie. Doesn’t that look like it would stick to your ribs?
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Even old standbys like club sandwiches are terrific here.
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Lunch specials are almost unbelievably affordable, ranging from around $6 to around $12 - and the high end is for a steak with side dishes!
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Lunch is served daily from 11 - 2, and dinner is on from 5 - 9.
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You can find Storm’s Curtis Cattle Co. Steakhouse & Saloon at 223 Center Ave in Curtis. Check out their Facebook page for daily lunch specials. It’s worth a detour when you’re in the area, and be sure to explore the rest of this sweet little town while you’re there.
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