We love a good food adventure, so we’ve had the Prairie Schooner Steak House on our list of places to visit for a long time. This unique dining experience in Ogden is a bit of a splurge. Most meals are in the $30-$40 range for dinner, but the atmosphere is something we really wanted to experience.
The Prairie Schooner Steak House is set in what looks like an old pioneer fort from the outside. Once you get inside the restaurant, it looks like the covered wagons have all been circled with the horses facing out. The back of each wagon holds a table, and that is where your food will be served. There are two rooms arranged this way, and in the middle of each, there is a collection of prairie animals. The walls are adorned with bison, antelope, deer, and mountain goats. Coyotes, moose, elk, and bears share the inner space with other, smaller animals. When we visited in October, most of these animals were dressed up for Halloween.
It seem like a lovely evening around the campfire. The only light comes from small brass lanterns hanging above each table. You can adjust the lantern light a bit, but mostly, the evening ambiance is akin to a candlelight dinner.
As far as the food goes, the menu is mostly geared around steak, chicken, and ribs. There is a large variety and you can find something for everyone. We most enjoyed our appetizer of deep fried mushrooms. We only got a half order, but the 4 of us couldn’t finish the massive plate that was hefted to our table. (Apparently, the full order “feeds 10-12.”) The sides were also great, and though we’ve had better steak, the food was really good overall. Our boys loved eating in the back of a covered wagon. This is an experience you can’t really do anywhere else.
You can check out the menu and make reservations on their website. Prairie Schooner Steak House is located at 445 Park Blvd in Ogden.
