In the 1850’s, at the time of the great migration west, the Ochoco country of Central Oregon was a land rich in grass, timber, and water: a vast oasis on the high desert plateau.  It was a stockman’s paradise for both cattle and sheep where drovers pushed herds to graze in the lush grasslands watered by the Crooked River.   The rich market for beef seemed unlimited when a drive to Portland or the Union Pacific railhead in Utah could fetch 18-dollars a head.      By 1868 a squatter named Barney Prine hammered together ramshackle buildings on the banks of the Crooked River.  From his rustic location he began serving cowboys, whatever they needed. He was blacksmith, storekeeper and bartender.   Prine bought his whiskey by the barrel to help cowboys clear the trail dust from their throats.  Horseshoes were forged from the iron of abandoned wagon trains that still littered the valley. It was the beginning of a settlement that would carry Barney Prine’s name and be the hub of conflicting interests over the next 40 years. Today at Barney Prine's Steakhouse & Saloon, we offer a nice atmosphere to enjoy a wonderful menu of excellent choices. Let us cater your next event or serve you a dinner you'll enjoy, remember and keep you wanting to come back for more.