Richie’s American Diner in Victorville, California is a traditional 1950’s style place with black and white checkered floring and terquoise leather booths. They have all the traditional stuff, plus they smoke their own hams, turkeys and other meats.
The White Fence Farm has been selling chicken dinners on Route 66 since the 1920’s. The place seats 1,200 people, and on holidays the’ll serve over 2,000 chicken dinners. They also have an antique car and motorcycloe museum.
Romos in Holbrook, Arizona has traditional Tex Mex food. Everything is made to order.
At the Big Texan Steak House in Amarillo, if you can eat a 72 oz. steak, a salad, a baked botato and a shrimp cocktail in an hour you get it for free.
The Ariston Cafe in Litchfield, Illinois has been in business since the 1920’s. Its a true Route 66 experience.
The Shed in Santa Fe has great Mexican food. There always a line to get in but its worth the wait.
Lou Mitchell’s in Chicago has been on Route 66 since before Route 66 was commissioned. It’s the place to have breakfast before starting a Route 66 trip.
The Missouri Hick Bar B Q in Cuba, Missouri has the best pulled pork and Rib’s I’ve ever had.
Wilder’s in Joplin, Missouri is a 1920’s speak easy. It’s the best steak place anywhere near Joplin.