This was my first time staying in Idabel, OK. I was doing some work at the International Paper…read moresite in Valliant and had done some Google searches for nearby hotels. My site contact had mentioned staying in Paris, TX but it was almost an hour away from the site so I went to the internet to see if I could find something closer. The Hochabel Hotel had come up as a viable option with decent reviews. I was a little worried when I arrived because there wasn't very many vehicles in the parking lot. However, after checking in to my room I was pleased to see that it was fairly new and clean. I stopped in the Hochabel Bar and Grill for supper and was quite pleased with the service and food quality. They had a full bar and quite a few decent menu options. Allie and Misty were the only ones working the front of the house and I was a bit nervous that they would not be able to keep up with the crowd at first but they both were working feverishly to keep up and did a fantastic job. Not only did Allie and Misty rush around the bar taking orders and delivering drinks to keep up with the rush but they also still remained cordial and conversational. Great small town feel and high quality food.

It seems that I forgot to put a review up for my first visit to this place. Oh well, it would have…read morebeen edited anyways. Long story short, I came here once before and was served food that looked good, but turned out to be a total disaster in terms of flavour (it was nonexistent). The owner (or an owner;someone important) did come by to collect feedback and even removed the food from our bill. Fast forward to last night, I gave this place another chance, and I can say that I am glad that I did. The food was seasoned, but not seasoned too much, and the bartender was a sweet guy who knew how to make a satisfying drink (Ring the Hochabel). He got a very nice tip to say the least. Compared to my first visit, it was a total 180 on the food quality. I was not blown away, but it was good. Minor complaint regarding my fries coming out Luke Warm (my other food was piping hot; what happened?). Any longer and they would have been Catherine Cold. Come here and try it out!

Food was yummy as usual. The turkey sandwich and vegetable soup were great. Also the martini side…read morecar was perfect! Only need one though

Nice staff was very helpful and courteous. The food was good and delivered as ordered and hot.read more

I love this little diner so much! Good old fashion vibes with a chalkboard specials menu and…read moreeverything I've ordered is delicious. I've been coming here since i was a little girl and it hits every time!

Great country cooking with personable staff that treat you like family. The gem of Paris, Texas.read more

Super great service and the waitress threw together a birthday cake and gift for our 4 year old!…read moreThank you for making her birthday lunch special.

The food was great and the service was even better! This is a lovely place to have a quiet meal…read morewith family and friends.

The food was terrific. I loved the Stromboli which was filled with supreme pizza toppings and the…read moremarinara was delicious. The fried mushrooms were good but not sure if I would get them again. Our server, Keaston was excellent. He was accurate, friendly and explained their new menu items very well. I also loved the seating booths that allowed privacy. This was definitely a score!!! Thanks Paris Texas!!!!

I was sat around 745P on a Monday. The daily special was Lasagna and it comes with a small salad…read more The server recommended the special and Italian dressing for the salad so that's what I got. The dressing for the salad was good but there was a little too much. Next time I'll ask for it on the side so I can put as much as I like. The lasagna comes out in a boat. The entire boat goes in the oven so be careful, it's HOT! The marinara is homemade and it's very good. I finished it off with the tiramisu. It was the perfect size and just the right amount of coffee. I was there for about 30-45 minutes. There were several times that I noticed the interaction between the entire staff, manager included. It seemed like a very close knit group, almost like a family. The manager passed by my table as I was wrapping up and I asked her how she was able to get a team that worked so well together. She gave me the rundown of the restaurant and how it had been in her family for 20+ years. It was refreshing to be reminded that places like this still exist. I will definitely be back.

Good sandwhiches. I finally tried a piece of the coconut pie. It was good. Hard to call in to place…read morea to go order when they are busy.

This is the best place in Paris. We will make a 2 hour trip to have lunch and pie! Best pies ever!!…read moreFull pies to go too!

All I can say is ..... do get the chicken fried steak. It is to die for. So yummy. Make sure you…read moretip your waitress week.

Fantastic southern cooking, from a plump and juicy chicken fried chicken to the huge chicken fried…read moresteak. Creamy potatoes with a flavorful southern gravy, okra fried to perfection, or start off with those fabulous golden onion rings, you can't go wrong. You can finish your meal with a large selection of yummy goodness. Fruity fried pies, home style brownies, or my favorite, FUNNEL CAKE! The service is terrific and amazingly fast. The place has a throw back atmosphere with letter jackets from all of the area schools through the years. Even an old FFA jacket in there, props for that. A lot of old yearbooks and memorabilia. If your from the area, check it out and see if your in one of the books. They take cash and all the normal cards. Both street parking and a private lot.

The best Asian food in Idabel. Now hold on.....that may not sound like much in such a small town…read more However, this locally owned (Vietnamese owned) restaurant has been around for decades and everything they serve is so good and includes some pretty good American dishes as well; including delicious steaks. I love to get the Cajun chicken pasta with the mushrooms in a creamy sauce. I like to get it spicy. So very good. My favorites though are the beef pho (PERFECT), the Kung Pao Chicken, Mongolian Beef and the scrumptious dumplings. Ok, so try ordering just six of those dumplings and see how that works out for ya! Just order a dozen, ok? They are served piping hot and are accompanied by a delicious homemade dipping sauce. The Mongolian Beef includes many delicious vegetables and the large portion is served with an equally large portion of fried rice. The service is attentive and friendly. They truly care that you enjoy the food. The interior is simply decorated. However, there are numerous lovely paintings that were painted by the restaurant owner. Such a nice touch! I have been going to this restaurant for years when passing through Idabel. Prior to COVID, AJ's had a buffet set up in addition to the menu items. I enjoyed the buffet and miss that sometimes. There were numerous Asian and American dishes as well as a salad bar and AWESOME bread pudding. However, the absence of the buffet does not take away from the experience. It's just something I personally miss. In fact, I am pretty certain they still have the bread pudding on the menu. Get that too! Of course, since I am a regular, I will certainly be back!

This is the only pho place I know of in town. The Pho was not bad. Really friendly, good people.read more