As always this is a great place to go for cooking like my grandma used to make! Great food, great people at a great price! Just a little old diner tucked away on Main Street in Howe! This has been one of my favorites for nearly 10years now! But hit it before it gets swallowed up by the growth! read more

Ordered to go, the Fried Catfish was delicious!!! Flavorful, crispy cooked to perfection!! read more

Abby's Restaurant - Fried Catfish, Fried Okra, Mashed Potatoes with country gravy. - Burgers Near Me - Howe, Texas

Friends hated it. Our food wasn't worth the extremely high prices and slow, absent service.

It's a small restaurant and there were about 15 of us so we had to sit in three different groups (sad face). It fill up so it was quite noisy. Our waiter was good, the food came in a timely manner. When they brought the food they hollered out what they had. The food was OK. Delivery of the bills and paying them quite well. Parking was at an angle on the street and they need to paint the lines and make the spaces a bit bigger. read more

Food is great but when picking up a to go order I get back my office and have no way to eat it ... I call them to let them know and they said due to waste the owner doesn't want them to put utensils in with the to go order ... unless we the customer ask ... great how about you ASK the customer if they need it then ... especially since you KNOW you aren't giving it and since we assume to go will have what we need to eat ON THE GO! read more

Had supper of fried catfish & it was great!!! 2 huge filets plus sides -took 1 filet home!! Sides were delicious. Prices were in line with the quantity of food. Waiter was friendly & helpful, a great time & we will be back to try the CFS next read more

Best chicken fried steak in all of Texas! You can't beat the lunch special either for $9.99 that comes with 2 sides (choice of brown or white gravy)! Old school diner in the heart of Howe,Texas, you can't miss it! You seat yourself upon entering and the staff will greet you momentarily. Old school vibes as these are the original building from back in the day! read more

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Second time eating lunch here. They have a nice selection of lunch specials for $9.99. My son and i had the Chicken fried steak and the pork chop. The sides were pretty standard, the potatoes are real (not instant). The pork chop was fried perfectly with just a crust of breading. Service is fairly quick considering its a small town cafe with a small staff and this place was packed when we walked in. Highly recommend stopping in. read more

Abby's Restaurant - Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, corn and Texas toast - Burgers Near Me - Howe, Texas

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Went in on an evening where they were open later for dinner, we were the only ones there. Server was extremely friendly and helpful with recommending popular menu items. I got a standard cheeseburger, and my partner ordered a chicken fried steak. Everything came out fresh and quick, and tasted great. We were silent during our meal because we were so focused on eating! Vibe is hometown diner, and the style definitely fits that as well as the food. Definitely making this a go to spot considering we are now in the area. read more

The Wife I and our daughter found this little gem today. The chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and fried okra were all amazing. Sweet tea was good as well. Highly recommend this place. This was mine after I had already eaten half of it. Lol read more

Abby's Restaurant - a plate of food on a table - Burgers Near Me - Howe, Texas

Stopped here on our way to Galveston, was the lunch rush so they were a little busy. The food was really good, the workers could have been a little friendlier. Also, don't sit by the door if it's cold out, there is no breeze way so every time someone opens the door, lots of cold air comes in. read more

Home cooked food is on point! Chicken fried steak is tender and perfect. Green beans and mashed potatoes are a must. Gets busy for lunch so come early! read more

Tried to charge me .75 cents for hot sauce. crazy! Would have been good on the fried catfish. Sounds like an airline move.

OMG I LOVE Abby's!!! Not only did they do a great job following COVID protocols (whole staff wore masks, constantly saw them cleaning) but the food is SO GOOD! My favorite place to get Chicken Fried Steak, Patty Melts, Bacon Cheese Burgers..basically everything!! The best place for tasty all-American food!! The staff is kind, the restaurant is clean, and I always feel like family every time I come eat!! If you're passing by, make sure to stop and eat!! read more

Abby's Restaurant - MOUTH WATERING Chicken Fried Steak!!! - Burgers Near Me - Howe, Texas

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They were recommended to me on a group. Wanted a new place to take my kids to. They were affordable, easy to find and the service was amazing. My kids cleaned their plates. The boys loved their dino nuggets. My babygirl loved her burger, and she's particular on her burgers. I had the chicken fried steak. The green beans needed a little longer but they was still good. Would absolutely recommend this place if you are ever passing through Howe Tx. read more

Friendly service, great food, similar to Cracker Barrel. No waiting for a table. Dining room is comfortable.

Good food, casual place. Service was timely. Wait staff was very friendly. Would definitely come back again!

What a Disappointment, Was Expecting Real Homemade Meals. Ordered Lasagna it Tasted Just like Stoffers Frozen Dinner. The Patty Melt Had Too much Breading, Plus it Had Grizzel in the Middle of it. The Pork Breaded With Fake Mashed Potatoes Was Horrible. read more

Service is always on point. They have one of the best chicken fried steaks that I've tried. Awesome sides and portions are great!

The food was amazing! We ordered the chicken fried steak and mashed potato's. It was fork tender. It didn't even need a knife. The service was fast. The restaurant was clean. read more

Great local place to eat. Love their food!! My favorite to have is their patty melts or chicken fried steak.

Service is very slow. Food just tastes like salt. And they charge you to use a credit card, which is a sign of a bad business and no integrity. read more

Awesome home cooking, always satisfying! Great people, great food, atmosphere is laid back, very clean, very special! read more

Wife loved it definitely would recommend!!! And you can right across the street to do some vintage shopping...

Had a mushroom patty melt with homemade potato chips. They were the best! Split an apple cobbler with ice cream for dessert. It was amazing. Glad we came in. read more

Abby's Restaurant - Mushroom patty melt with homemade potato chips - Burgers Near Me - Howe, Texas

I was hopeful for this place when we first moved to Howe, as food options here are limited, but the food is just not good. It's the most basic food possible. Pretty sure the veggies came out of a can. The salad that came with my spaghetti was a complete waste, basic shredded iceberg with next to nothing on it. That should never be served. The spaghetti was super bland, but still better than the salad. Best thing I could say is the server was super sweet. But we'll probably never be back. read more

Abby's Restaurant - The salad at Abby's - Burgers Near Me - Howe, Texas

Excellent local hang. Great service and wholesome and great food. Wishing for extended hours...

Been a few times and the food has been on point every time!! Will definitely be going back

Food is always great, dining area is clean, staff is very friendly. Will continue to dine here.

Food was pretty good. Wait staff was friendly despite being pretty busy on a Saturday. The homemade chips were okay, but some were a little soggy. Restaurant was clean, and seating comfortable with oversized chairs. Would come back to try more of their menu! read more

The good: Whatever you're doing to make those fresh-cut fries, please don't stop. The catfish was nearly as good as Huck's, which I consider best in the area. A few recommendations: If you're gonna make catfish this good, make sure the tartar sauce is homemade. Also, I was expecting the ranchero beans to be spicier... but I loved that they were prepared with tender loving care. I will definitely make the drive again ... and will try other things on the menu. read more

This was a great place to grab a great burger with fresh jalapeños and mushrooms. It was really nice to be able to sit on the bench out front and enjoy our lunch and not. Eat in the car for once. Thanks to them for prompt and attentive service especially give they seemed unusually busy compared to many places I've been recently. read more

Great food great service! Nice local business! The kids love coming here after school sometimes. Chicken fried steak was amazing!

Would rate a zero if I could. First time visiting waited 30 minutes and never received. Old and outdated got money back and never will go back read more

We like Abby's but can never consistently figure out when they're open. After going over and them being closed enough times we just took it off our list. We don't even check anymore. read more

Great burger! Stopped in for lunch the other day. They have a list of lunch specials. They are mostly country food dishes which were not my favorites. However, they have a list of burgers that are out of this world. I got the Swiss mushroom burger which was fabulous. It came with chips or fries. I opted for the fries and asked for ranch dressing for the fries. There was an extra charge. Oh well, they were worth it. Definitely a great lunch place. Got to go back and try another burger. read more

Limited menu. Wait staff was not super helpful. The Fries are terrible. Other items on menu were ok. Burger was average. Daily specials are kind of home cook meal'ish. read more

Prices on website and prices on menu do NOT match. You're charged an additional fee for not paying in cash and the portion amount I received was poor and the dressing was completely made of mayo and that's clearly all the can taste... Do better!! read more

Was up in Howe picking up some furniture. Seller mentioned Abby's to me. I was starving, so I stopped in. Greeted with a big smile, everyone was so nice. "The Works Patty Melt" was the best patty melt I have EVER tasted (I'm 59 and have eaten a lot of patty melts). Prices were great. I'll be back soon. read more

Everything on Abby's menu is exceptional; however, the chicken fried steak is the best you'll find. I had heard of a lot of people driving to Howe from the DFW area for it, and after trying it I understood why. Have been to Abby's dozens of times and the service has always been as great as the food. This place is a hidden gem. read more