Nelson's Buffeteria Returning to Tulsa

It's been a while since I've had a good chicken fried steak...in fact, about 6 years ago when I was working downtown and frequently visited Nelson's Buffeteria. After a 5 year absence, Nelson Barry Rogers (grandson of founder Nelson Rogers Sr.) is bringing back their original recipes and as much of their atmosphere as possible.

Rogers is reopening the restaurant as Nelson's Ranch House in June at the former home of the Ranch House Restaurant (a.k.a. Debbie's Ranch House) just west of Utica on 3rd St. The unique rock building across the street is the home of Leon Russell's church studio.



I am particularly excited to read the following quote:

Rogers said his family still has the distinctive neon sign that adorned the Buffeteria site for decades, though they're mulling over what to do with it. Nelson's Ranch House will open with a modified version of the Debbie's Ranch House sign.

I'm glad to hear that the downtown sign is safe and preserved. It will be interesting to see what they can do with 2 classic neon signs. Hopefully they can find a way to work the original in.

Read more about the rebirth of a longtime Tulsa favorite in this Tulsa World article.