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HISTORY
A LITTLE HISTORY

Located on Old Las Vegas Highway which at one time was part of historic Route 66, the Bobcat Bite has been a family owned and operated restaurant since 1953.

horse out front
Originally a trading post, then a gun shop, it was made a restaurant by Rene Clayton (owner of the Bobcat Ranch), it was first operated by her daughter Mitzi Panzer in 1953. Since then it has been operated as a mom and pop diner by a series of proprietors including Don and Millie Cowell, Don and Shelba Surls, and Bob and Judy Amos to the present when John and Bonnie Eckre took over in May of 2001.

Many people ask how our name was derived. Years ago before I-25 was built, bobcats came down from the hills and were given treats at the back door at what was one of the few local dining spots that were friendly to bobcats at that time.

The current proprietors are committed to sustaining a tradition of family dining, rustic ambiance and ample portions which customers have come to expect, using the best ingredients available. We use the same recipes that have been used for decades. Our beef is ground fresh daily from choice whole boneless chuck, and we cut our steaks from USDA Choice.

The Bobcat is a historic building and due to our limited seating, we can't always serve as many customers as we would like so we appreciate your patience and hope you have an enjoyable experience.