The History of Whittier's Beloved Steak Corral

Steak Corral is a beloved local institution that’s served generations of customers for almost 6 decades. But did you know that this Whittier restaurant is the last remaining location of a chain that once had restaurants all over the San Gabriel Valley and even extended out to Orange County? Learn the fascinating history of this “westaurant” chain, one of the few surviving examples of a bygone era.
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References:
“Success of the Steak Corral” by Miles Gambol, Pasadena Independent-Star News. Feb. 27, 1966.

“Beyer Believes in Good Food, Service at Steak Corrals” by Bob Floury, Pasadena Independent-Star News. Aug. 18, 1968.

“Steak Corral Success” by Bob Floury,  Pasadena Star News. Jan. 10, 1971.

“Corral Owner Puts His Reputation at Steak” by Staff, Pasadena Star News. April 1, 1993.

“Chow Time: Steak Corral” | Mr. Tiny’s Wacky Tacky Blog. June 28, 2012.

“Donald Beyer Obituary” by Staff, Pasadena Star-News. April 16, 2013.

“Steak Corral in Whittier A Beef Lover’s Paradise” by Merrill Shindler, Whittier Daily News. July 9, 2014.

“Nostalgic Lunch at Steak Corral in Whittier, California” | Youtube | uploaded by MyWhittier, June 21, 2023.

Music:
“Plantation” by Omri Smadar
“Appalachian Theme” by Tony Petersen
“The Paperclip Reel” by David Benedict

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