The Best Chicken-Fried Steak You’ll Ever Eat Is Hiding In Small-Town Texas At The Pharm Restaurant
We take our chicken-fried steak pretty seriously here in Texas, and only the best will do. Hiding in the small town of Buffalo, The Pharm Restaurant in Buffalo knows exactly how CFS should be done: it’s crispy on the outside, tender and juicy as can be on the inside, and the gravy is served separately in a huge bowl. Are you hungry yet?
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Buffalo, Texas is home to less than 2,000 people, but The Pharm Restaurant always has a full house. That's because their home-cooked meals, including some of the best chicken-fried steak you've ever eaten, are truly unparalleled.
As you can see, there's no skimping on portion size here. Even the small chicken-fried steak takes up nearly half the plate—and it's only four ounces! Just imagine how big the eight-ounce portion would be.
Instead of serving the CFS with gravy already poured on top, The Pharm treats it like a side dish. That way, everyone gets to decide how much they want to use (no judgement if you end up eating some straight from the spoon—it's that good.)
The meal comes with your choice of two sides: think classic Southern comforts like okra, mac 'n cheese, hush puppies, and loaded baked potatoes. You can also enjoy the chicken-fried steak in sandwich form.
If you aren't a chicken-fried steak fan, rest-assured there's plenty more on the menu to choose from. Fried fish, ribs, and hamburger steak are just a few of the many options.
Craving Mexican? Be sure to ask about the daily specials, which often include zesty favorites like enchiladas served alongside Spanish rice and charro beans.
Oh, and whatever you do, leave some room for dessert. Their signature banana pudding is second-to-none! Pro-tip: use Nilla wafers for dipping instead of mixing them in (your taste buds will thank you.)
Hours are 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, and 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday.) Visit the restaurant’s Facebook page to learn more.
Have you ever had the chicken-fried steak from The Pharm Restaurant? If so, how was it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section, and check out our previous article for more delicious home cooking in Texas.
Address: 520 W Commerce St, Buffalo, TX 75831, USA
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
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