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<\/p>\nThis week on “Bite of West Texas”, host Heather Easley headed to Albany to visit Goodnight Steakhouse and Saloon, where Texas history, cowboy culture and big West Texas flavor all come together.<\/p>\n
Stepping into the shoes of the iconic Beehive Saloon after its closure was no small task and a responsibility owner Jason Harlow didn’t take lightly. Harlow and managing partner, Brook Hatchett, made it their mission to ensure Goodnight’s Steakhouse would be just as legendary. Harlow purchased the longtime Albany restaurant in 2023 and renamed it in honor of Charles Goodnight, a legendary Texas cattleman, trailblazer, and pioneer who played a vital role in shaping the American West. Known as the “Father of the Texas Panhandle,” he co-founded the Goodnight-Loving Trail, which passed through the historic Fort Griffin area, where the private Fort Griffin Room once stood before being relocated to the steakhouse. Today, the restaurant celebrates that Western heritage throughout the building \u2014 from its original bar and historic Fort Griffin Room to a unique Branding Room where visitors can literally leave their mark on the walls.<\/p>\n
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During the visit, Easley spoke with Harlow, Hatchett, Head Chef Dustin Collins and Bar Manager Greg Frankfort while getting a taste of some of the steakhouse’s most popular offerings.<\/p>\n
The spread included bacon-wrapped shrimp, jalape\u00f1o poppers, cedar plank salmon, an eight-ounce filet cut in-house and grilled over mesquite, plus a towering stack of onion rings. The team also showed off a special roasted beef tenderloin and a massive 64-ounce tomahawk ribeye finished tableside with flames.<\/p>\n
But Goodnight’s is about more than just the food. The restaurant hosts weekly events, including its popular Wednesday night Pickin’ Party, where local musicians and guests can take the stage for a chance to win a steak dinner. The steakhouse also features weekly specials, live music and a cocktail of the week.<\/p>\n
And after a night of steak, cocktails and music, guests can stay right next door at the newly renovated Hereford Motel, another piece of Albany history brought back to life by Hatchett.<\/p>\n
Goodnight Steakhouse and Saloon is located at 517 U.S. Highway 180 in Albany. The restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday.<\/p>\n
You can learn more, check out upcoming events or make a reservation through\u00a0Goodnight Steakhouse and Saloon’s official website.<\/p>\n
Watch the full “Bite of West Texas” episode featuring Goodnight Steakhouse and Saloon on KTAB+.<\/p>\n
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