Earl Abel's Restaurant

EverydayDiner 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Worst food and service ever for a well known restaurant – I am sad to say, this is not you parents Earl Abels. It still has the originators name on the sign, but I would bet Earl would not be Abel to sleep if he knew to what depths of poor quality and service his restaurant has descended to. Six of us went for dinner. We ordered everything from a club sandwich to chicken fried steak, to grilled pork chops, to spaghetti and meatballs. We had wanted to order fried chicken, but were told they were out of chicken. That is akin t... read more

agru 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

CLOSED – Just to let everyone know Earl Abel's is now closed. Rumor has it someone is building condominiums. Sorry! 

averagejoe123 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Greedy Condo Developers Destroy a Classic – It was one sad day when the greedy condo developers bulldozed this place. But, we can all look forward to a nice, new shiney tower full of arrogant egomanics who, quite sadly, haven't moved out of State. It is very bad mojo to bulldoze a classic!!! 

Lindsay B. 

on Insider Pages

19 years ago

Earl Abels This place has been around for years and it shows every bit of it. It has not been updated since the 60s. For how old it is, the place is actually in pretty good condition. The good thing about this place is they offer good down-home cooking that you just cant find any more. Earl Abels is famous for their homemade pies. I dont like pie, but everyone I have ever been there with rants and raves about them. One draw back is that whenever I am in there I feel like the only one without senior citizen status. 

Donna H. 

on Insider Pages

19 years ago

Great Home Cooking I have been to Earl Abels many times and in fact I was a member of a business group and we met there and of course ate. My favorite is the Chef's salad that I called "a bush" because it was built high and filled with wonderful things. I have my favorites but I don't think I have eaten anything I did not like. I certainly plan to continue going to Earl Abel's. 

Millie M. 

on Insider Pages

19 years ago

excellent This place has been here for 72 years and has been the dining place of many famous people. Over the years the place has remained the same and the service and food quality has never waivered! 

gijoe512 

on Citysearch

20 years ago

Twilight Zone – This place is CREEPY, but that's part of its intrigue. I must admit that the fried chicken is really all-that, but other than that I haven't had anything worth bearing the geriatric atmosphere for. If you can appreciate places with personality, this landmark is worth checking out atleast once. As for me (now that I've been inside 2-3 times), I'm sticking with take-out. 

Contributor 

on Citysearch

20 years ago

A San Antonio institution, this diner is where extended families meet once a week to share a big meal. – In Short From the outside, it looks like a diner that was built in the 1990s, but was designed in the 1930s. But once inside, it's clear this is the real deal: dark wall panels and waitresses dressed like Bavarian beer maids. The menu offers good meat loaf, and many swear by the fried chicken. For dessert, try the rich and moist German chocolate cake. 

prissystromaine 

on Citysearch

20 years ago

Where did the other reviewers eat? – I recently went to Earl Abel's for breakfast. I bypassed both IHOP and Denny's to go to the highly recommended Earl Abel's. I have never had such terrible food. The scrambled eggs were liquid-y and runny, the pancakes were just weird, and the service was indifferent. I used to think that it was pretty difficult to screw up breakfast, but Earl Abel's proved me wrong.