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A True Western Tradition

The demand to serve livestock ranchers and buyers at the weekly auction

started the Market Grill in true Western tradition. Bonnie Beacham flipped
burgers on a cast iron grill over two hot plate burners while customers

listened to the sounds of livestock lowing and the chatter of the auctioneer
as atmosphere. The burgers were great and the atmosphere busy and
friendly.

Great food and great service are what owners Larry and Bonnie Beacham
are dedicated to provide for their customers. This dedication has helped
bring them from those early beginnings to the thriving and popular

restaurant called the Market Grill. With the help of Met and Lana Johnson,
then owners of the Cedar Livestock Auction, Bonnie established a small
restaurant where she could set up her grill permanently. Although it was

a struggle, and Bonnie can remember the days when she served as the
cook, waitress, cashier, dishwasher and hostess all at the same time,

the business thrived. With the Johnson's help and support, soon the
customers outnumbered the seats. When it was time to add another room
on, Bonnie traded her spatula to her husband Larry. Filling in wherever

they need, all five of the Beacham children soon made the Market Grill "a
family affair." In 2006, Bonnie and Larry retired, handing the reins to their

oldest daughter, Kay Lonnie. Then in 2018, Kay Lonnie retired, handing
the reins to Mona keeping up the family tradition.
With all of the changes over the years, including more than just burgers

these days, Mona still strives to make you feel at home. Although the
restaurant is popular with the locals, out-of-the-town visitors are always
welcome, and we'll be glad you came to the Market Grill.