Earl Abel's Restaurant

SAMG 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

No Reason to Return – When we got there, the place was about 1/3rd full, yet we had to wait a long time to get seated. The line was 8 deep before they even looked our way. After we were seated it was more of the same. Very slow to take our orders, bring our food out, bring condiments (which we eventually had to get up and get ourselves in full view of the host, who didn't even flinch), and to bring our bill. The server apologized at the end, after he had slacked during the whole meal. When we were paying, the manager rang us... read more

Kathleen G. 

on Yellow Pages

15 years ago

Earl Abel's still has great food after many years in business. 

misscasita 

on Yellow Pages

15 years ago

I don't think alot of these people that are leaving negative reviews are really educated in the history of Earl Abels. THe old location had been there for many many years and back in the 50s it was THE place to go to. So, naturally as these youngsters from the 50's grew up, they continued to go there because they had always gone there. So, the whole geriatric vibe that you get when you go there has just been explained. If you grew up going somewhere and it was still open when you were a senior, wouldn't you want to go and re... read more

Chris G. 

on Yellow Pages

15 years ago

Earl Abel's is still the best fried chicken in town. If you go there, only order that and pie to go. The rest of the menu has gone from ok to horrible. The service has gone downhill as well. Actually, I would recommend you just order your chicken as take out and pick it up. At least you won't have to worry about the service in your own home! I used to go to the original place with my grandfather and get the fried chicken all the time. I remember a place that always had old people but good service and good food. Too bad that ... read more

KatLvr 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

I don't get it – My first trip to Earl Abel's was shortly after I moved here, early this year. A friend and I went there for dinner, and both meals - while a bit expensive, comparatively speaking - were excellent: fresh, well-prepared and ample portions. In the intervening months, I've eaten three additional meals here (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and have been sorely disappointed. First, the restaurant itself has kind of a funky odor: not quite curdled milk and not quite rancid cooking oil, but something similarly unappet... read more

saul79936 

on Yellow Pages

15 years ago

I've eaten at Earl Able's al lot. The chicken is very good, the service is good, and I've always been satisfied. I've also gotten their take out because it's quick and easy and hot when I get it home. I recommend Earl Able's Restaurant 

culinarycoolcat 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

get real people – earl abel's reincarnated is true to it predecessor in every way...it even improves on the old formula. but, beyond all that, it still has the best chocolate and german chocolate cake on the planet. really. it must be experienced...often ;) 

E. S. 

on Insider Pages

15 years ago

Earl Abels: Blast from the past Earl Abels is a blast from the past. My friend, who has lived in San Antonio longer than me, took me to it because she said it was one of those things that you just have to do in San Antonio. I'm glad that she did. It was a great setting with great food. 

LloydandPaula 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Better to leave – First time for my newly wed wife and I to acquaint ourselves with what we thought to be a very well rounded eatery. We just received our sets of wedding pictures and we wanted a nice place to look at them and enjoy a well cooked meal. We ordered Tea and Coke and the waitress addressed me as if I was a child and told me that I could only have one refill. Ok- I ordered an appetizer so that we could snack while we shared this time together looking at the pictures. We also ordered chicken dishes. Within minutes... read more