The prime rib will be the headliner in the story you tell friends afterward, but the supporting details will include that wagon-wheel salad bar, the Western décor, and the warmth of the welcome.

In the tiny town of Haines, Oregon, there’s a culinary oasis that makes meat lovers weak in the knees and willing to drive for hours just for dinner. The Haines Steak House isn’t just a restaurant; it ...