This Train in Oklahoma is Actually a Restaurant and You Need to Visit
Southern Belle in Heavener, Oklahoma, offers a unique dining experience in a refurbished 1905 train car.
If you’re ever looking for a train car restaurant in Oklahoma, we found one that is sitting in the little town of Heavener. It is also a one-of-a-kind experience and one that train buffs will want to hop aboard. Originally built in 1905, the Southern Belle railroad car was known as the "Sweetheart of American Trains," and was a passenger train of the Kansas City Southern Railway. This car had an established route from 1940 to 1969 from Kansas City to New Orleans — an 868-mile journey and transported WWII troops.
Although many were saddened when the Southern Belle stopped its journey, a few local train buffs decided to refurbish one of its cars and opened a restaurant called Southern Belle in Heavener. Today it is arguably one of the best restaurants in Heavener, Oklahoma.
If you're looking for a "railroad car restaurant near me," the Southern Belle is not only a nostalgic, unique place to dine, but the food is heavenly. You'll find some of the best chicken dinners in the state, along with the most delicious homemade desserts. If you're looking for things to do in Oklahoma, take a drive out to Heavener and hop onboard the Southern Belle for a dining experience to remember.
Of course, you must try dessert and you’ll love the chocolate peanut butter brownie pizza sold by the slice!!!

For a "train car diner near me," doesn't this one look incredible? If you’ve been to this train car restaurant in Oklahoma before, we would love to hear about your experience and what you ordered in the comments! For more information on the Southern Belle Restaurant, one of the most unique restaurants in Oklahoma, check out the restaurant's Facebook page.
And if you’re looking for more one-of-a-kind dining options in Oklahoma to add to your dining bucket list, check out these Themed Restaurants That Will Transform Your Oklahoma Dining Experience.
Visiting Heavener, Oklahoma, and need a place to stay? Take a look at this cabin near Heavener Runestone Park, and make a reservation on VRBO.
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