Diners Drive-Ins & Dives
When Guy Fieri and the crew from Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives rolled into Vinita, they discovered what generations of Route 66 travelers already knew—there’s something special cooking at Clanton’s Cafe. Guy stepped into the kitchen, visited with the Clanton family and locals, and got a firsthand taste of the hearty Oklahoma cooking that has been served here for 100 years. Of course, no visit to Clanton’s would be complete without trying the famous chicken fried steak and one of the café’s most talked-about regional specialties—calf fries. The cameras captured more than the food, though. They captured the people, stories, and easygoing hospitality that have made Clanton’s a gathering place for generations. Guy’s visit became part of the café’s own Route 66 story, introducing viewers across the country to a little Vinita restaurant where family tradition and genuine Oklahoma cooking have endured for a century. The impact of that visit continues today, with thousands of visitors coming to Clanton’s each year after seeing the café featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. For many, a favorite television episode becomes a reason to pull off Route 66, walk through the doors, and experience Clanton’s for themselves.
