Restaurants near Hydro

“Gloria's is a nice little diner with a modern take...clean and inviting, without the 47 years of grease buildup on the menu, and without the duct taped booth seats :) But don't let the "new" fool you...their food and service are classic!

The reviews on Google were great (4.7 stars) with only one review lower than 4 stars (a 1 star review left by a guy who thought his fries were ugly. He obviously confused 'fresh hand cut' with 'ugly').

The menu is typical diner fare, with chicken fried and hamburger steak, sandwiches and burger options, and since it was Catfish Friday, that was the plan...until the server walked by with a chicken fried steak dinner...and it was ON.

Gloria's chicken fried steak uses their own breading and seasoning (as does their catfish), and it was crispy and flaky with just enough flavor and spices to complement but overpower the steak. The CFS was the size of the plate -- it wasn't thick, but it hadn't been pounded/tenderized paper thin just to make it look huge. Definitely enough for two people to enjoy, unless you don't share food...and Joey doesn't share food.

In the great debate of batter vs steak (where some CFSs end up with way more 'fried' than steak) this one was a great balance. Lots of steak, but enough extra 'fried' to use to sop up the puddle of gravy that came with the steak.

I was there at lunch, and they were busy (no wait, but almost every table full) and my food was ready in just a few minutes...and was piping hot. Rarely does a CFS stay hot through the last bite, but this one did. The sides were REAL mashed potatoes--not fluffy from flakes from a box, but chunky because they were REAL potatoes. Freshly mashed. With gravy. Lots of gravy.

The green beans were also excellent, with great flavor and seasoning. The sides and roll are served on their own plate, because the portions are large enough they could be a meal all their own :)

Oh...and the catfish. Since it was Catfish Friday, I had to try it. The fish was also served hot, and their batter and seasoning was spot on...the fish was flaky and tasted great. Their house made tartar sauce was really good, although I prefer mine with a little more relish, because Mississippi... Maybe next time I'll have the Catfish dinner with a side of CFS :)

Unfortunately, I realized that I did not save room for dessert. When my server asked if I would like some, I politely declined. I did happen to take a peek in the ice box, and realized the error of my ways. From German chocolate cake to chocolate pie, to pecan and several others...all made from scratch in house by Gloria herself...and their Blue Ribbon Bread Pudding...I deeply regret my decision to not take one for the team, but an afternoon meeting required that I was not in a food coma. A Taste Tour: Gloria's Dessert Edition is definitely in order!

Do yourself a favor and plan a trip out west on Route 66 to Hydro soon to stop in and enjoy some great food and service at Gloria's...just be sure and save room for dessert.

Vegetarian options: Several vegetable sides that are large enough to make a meal.

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu, accessible booths and tables.

Wheelchair accessibility: Very open layout with wheelchair accessibility”

“I love coming to Jerry’s, my boyfriend and I come in when we both end up having the same days off, which isn’t often but is one of our spots. We had the sweetest server today. Though, they were extremely busy. As someone who works in the restaurant industry I know the struggles of being overwhelmed in an environment like this. My food was not cooked all the way and my eggs were not cooked how I asked, which isn’t the servers fault but when we ask Chrystal( who wasn’t our server ) if my food looked kind of pink she was very very rude about it and told me no. Thankfully the manager came through and gave us a cinnamon roll for an experience we weren’t expecting.”

“Staying in Weatherford one night on our way home and the RV Park recommended Frida’s because it had outdoor seating for our dog. It was soooooo good!! My husband and I both loved what we ordered!! We also thought the chips and salsa were some of the best we’ve had and we have ate Mexican in 44 states!! 5 + stars!!”

“Meal ’catered’ in Weatherford on 5-18-24, they provided, we picked-up. Outstanding options, ie. Five pans, each with a different entree. Everyone found a favorite! Salads in pans are separated as a bed of lettuce, a row of black olives, a row of tomatoes, etc. Each person got to build their salad their way! Plenty of dressing! Bread was provided. Staff had excellent recommendations and options to make this a smooth, successful, and painless event for a novice planner! Luigi’s gets all five of my stars! P.S. They have a beautiful dining facility, drop in!”

“Can we talk about these amazing paninis? I haven’t had one in years, and I’m hooked on the turkey, pesto, avocado panini! Throw in a yummy white mocha latte, and you’re ready for a perfect day 💛”

“Always amazing. Will always be my favorite.”

“Catered our sons wedding rehearsal dinner in another town. Did a great job. Great food. Lots of great food!!! Yay leftovers”

“We had them make street tacos for our wedding! They were delicious! Tacos, rice, beans, and all the fixins!!! Everyone raved about them all night! We couldn't have imagined our meal turning out any better!!”

“Very good food and service. Really enjoyed”

“Excelente lugar muy buena comida y amable personal”

“Avary is amazing, I’ve had her the last two times I’ve been in! She has great customer service! The steak was fantastic, it’s hard to get a cook a rare steak right!! Can’t wait to be back!”

“I was pleasantly surprised to find a Quiznos anywhere in Oklahoma. I thought they had all closed. I used to eat there often.
I just wish it was closer to me.”

“wonderful food, always great”

“Love that they have sugar free options. Coffee is pretty good. Typical.
Did get dive bombed by some birds at the ordering area !! Scared me half to death lol”

“Excellent food and drinks. The gin mojito is crazy good and I don’t like gin. Highly recommended.”

“I have been coming here for the last few months, everyone has been so friendly, the taes are really good. I would highly recommend it to anyone.”

“For less than $2, you get a single scoop of ice cream in a waffle cone. The ice cream is delicious, and a bargain in today's market. Brahm's is not available in my home area, and I wish the timing would have been better so that we could have ordered a meal there. The food also looked great.”

“Such a beautiful transformation!! Our lunch was great & the staff is super sweet!!”

“My hubby works in the oilfield and was in this area for quite some time! I've heard about it, seen all the debit charges when he'd go into town for groceries 😉😅 I was able to be in the area with him today and finally got to try it...did NOT disappoint 🤗 Chicken is so juicy, waffle fries are awesomely seasoned, great customer service!! I'm only sad there's not one where we live 🥴😅 I also don't leave food reviews but felt compelled to give credit where credit is due!! Thank you!”

“Muy rico y muy rápido me encanta burger Kings”

“have tried about everything and it's all great, but really love the jalapeno brisket”

“Definitely don't go to lunch here if you are pressed for time or in a hurry. They got their money but I didn't get my chicken before I had to leave.”

“We came in this morning and noticed an AMAZING atmosphere from the moment we walked in! Very friendly workers and the speed of service was awesome! Very polite and upbeat even with it being early morning. Having a long drive ahead of us this crew made our morning! THANK YOU ALL 😊”

“I asked for teas to go and they did just that😍 Not only do they have the best teas but they have boba ! 😍😍😍 Super sweet girls up there . ❤️ Will definitely recommend! Their edible straws are also great! Something I had never seen before ! They definitely have my business while we’re down here . 🤍”

“good friendly employees. very clean. and awesome food.”

“love this place. good company. Happy hour is good but need to include the liquor..not just beer”

“Amazing [Original] Amazing”

“Always love my sandwiches here. This location doesn't take coupons though.

Vegetarian options: You can order a total veggie sub. It's pretty good this way with oil and vinegar dressing.”

“The onion rings were fantastic. Haven't had them in a while, but when I ordered, I was surprised they weren't warm. They were very hot and crispy. Taste it, great.”

“The young man at the window has amazing customer service! My food was great but he made the trip worth making. Thank you young man for being kind and having excellent customer service.”