Just left this place. Met friends here for lunch. This place is large, lots of outdoor seating and the inside is large too. Healthy lunch crowd for a weekday meal. Our server was friendly and energetic. She took us through what they have. Sides are communal, there was bread, beans, mash and cream corn. These were unlimited and free but not to be taken away. My husband has the chicken fried steak. It was the size of the dinner plate. He said it was super tasty. The batter was light, and steak was moist even though it's well cooked through. I had the lunch size catfish. Chose the tartare sauce. The batter was also light and fish was flaky. I took a bite of the chicken tender (our friends ordered), it was moist too! We finished lunch with a cherry cobler and their homemade fresh cream. If was to die for. Gotta try. read more

SPECIAL NOTE: This place is REALY dark inside, so please be aware. If you are low vision, have poor eyesight or wear readers, you might struggle in this place. I had to use my flashlight to read the menu and to get opt the restroom in the back. Menu is simple, making it easy to figure out what to order. The homemade rolls are delicious and they have butter and honey on the table. I had their chicken and dumplings and my spouse had the CFS. I felt that the cream gravy was lack-luster and needed more seasoning. The chicken and dumplings were on-point and the sides we selected (mashed potatoes, corn and green beans) were delicious. I do wish that they had regular size spoons (or teaspoons) available. i did not like using a giant serving spoon to eat. But that did not detract from the taste of the food. read more

The service and food were great. Best fried chicken I've ever had (I'm 75). Very friendly people. The creamed corn was also great. Worth a trip from anywhere. We live over 100 miles away. Highly recommended!!!! read more

Delightful experience. Exactly what we expected. Wonderful server. The food is what one would expect in a diner type setting.

Food was good but my friend and I who are African American males got denied a military discount due to us not being in uniform when we have military identification and we as for to go boxes for our left over chicken and even offered to pay for the boxes and got denied and what was relayed to us by the waitress was "it's not about the money it's our tradition" very weird for us being first time going to this restaurant we both decided to never go back read more

We try to go to Belle's whenever we are in Abilene! Great food served family style, great service and an Old West ambiance.

We love Belle's so much and I have to stop in every time I'm in the area. I'll even drive out of my way to grab some to go. My work travels are generally early in the week when they are closed so when I get the chance I'll load up for the family and bring it down to Houston. Still delicious 6hrs later. The staff is friendly and the theming is uniquely Abilene TEXAS. Everyone is family at belles. Desserts are to die for also but they never survive long enough to get photographed. read more

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Stopped by Belle's today while we spent some time in Abilene. The atmosphere is really dark but eclectic. Our Server Britney was really great and fast. We were a little shocked that at $20 a person, a drink or dessert wasn't included. The food was delicious, we got tenders and chicken fried steak. Fun experience, and good place to eat. Definitely stop by. read more

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A must have when you're in Abilene. They won't disappoint. Amazing chicken. Great atmosphere. Super friendly service.

Family style restaurant. Where you choose either chicken on the bone, chicken strips, or chicken fried steak. You get rolls, mashed potatoes and gravy, cream style corn and green beans. The strips are big and juicy and I could only eat 2. The sides were delicious aside from the mashed potatoes as they taste like instant. But I would recommend if in Abilene read more

Food was awesome! I had the fried catfish and my cousin had the chicken fried steak! All the sides were delicious! Service was top shelf! read more

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Chicken is good, however I went at one time and potatoes were fake.! We know fake potatoes when we eat them. Very disappointed.

Peeps. Hands down one of the most entertaining places I've ever visited. The decor is wild. The servers are very friendly and the food is delicious. This is a different level country with a huge statue of John Wayne, with Lincoln and Elvis posters everywhere. Belle is dead, but her vision is alive! Check them out and tell them PK sent you. read more

You're going to take home some food - just not any sides. The portions are large. Food is really good. Folks work hard there. It seems a bit dark but that's not enough to deduct a Star. read more

The food is amazing. The hot rolls were hot fluffy and delicious, there was honey and sorghum but they were so good you didn't need that. We had the chicken strips and chicken fried steak, both were over the top good. The sides were excellent and all you can eat. I had chicken and a roll left to eat for my breakfast. We travel a lot and have had some bad experiences, but this was NOT one of them. We will definitely stop here again. If you read the reviews just know there are some people you can never please. This was a great experience. Also excellent wait staff. read more

The menu is simple. Each person orders one of chicken fried steak, fried catfish, chicken and dumplings, chicken strips, fried chicken, or baked chicken. The table gets a standard set of sides, served family style, and are all you can eat. The sides are corn, smooth mashed potatoes, canned green beans, and white gravy. The table also gets as many rolls as they can eat. The deserts, which are an extra charge, are served as a single serving. We ordered chicken fried steak, chicken and dumplings, and coconut cream pie. As you can tell, this is "comfort" food, and it is all very satisfying. The furniture and decoration is eclectic. The staff will occasionally sing. They have a 3 song repertory: Chicken Dance, Hokey Pokey , YMCA. The diners are welcome to join...this is a fun place to go! Price is the only ding against this fun restaurant. Dinner with tax and tip runs about $30 per person. read more

The food was seasoned perfectly. Literally everything was seasoned. It was our first time and they only offer 6 things as a main course. We chose fried chicken and chicken fried steak. When you order the chicken it comes with a half chicken. Seasoned, crispy, and moist. Definitely 10/10. The chicken fried steak was once again seasoned good. Was even good without the gravy. The sides are unlimited we couldn't finish the first serving but they were really good. And fresh baked bread was once again seasoned point. The service was great. The interior was dark and cool and was a classic western style. Definitely a hidden gem. read more

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Amazing fried chicken! The staff is so nice. Will come back! Ice tea was fresh and real good read more

Belle's Chicken Dinner House - Cat fish, chicken fried steak, fried chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Abilene, Texas

We love this restaurant and try to go here as much as possible. The food and the service are great! I liked the rolls better when they were cooked in muffin tins, but they still taste great! Will definitely be going back as often as we can. read more

We do not often go to Belles but the grandkids wanted to try it SO Took the 6 of us to Belles. They were very busy so we never got the 2nd batch of rolls we ordered. The food was good but I was surprised how skimpy the sides were. I am thinking they offer refills on the sides but the waitress was so busy she never got to come check on us. I felt sorry for the waitress because she was constantly running around trying to take care of way too many tables. The check was well over $140 so we will have to wait a long while before we come back read more

Good Ol Family style!!! Such a great place for groups -Rolls with butter, honey or molasses (I believe) on the table -Food is given family style u order ur meats (chicken on the bone, fried , tenders or oven baked or catfish) FOOD LOOKED EXTREMELY FRESH Then they have the sides come out -corn, gravy, green beans n mashed potatoes Drinks tea/sweet tea sodas n lemonade Also the sides you don't take them with u but ur given a plastic bag for the meats Definitely a gem to check out !!! There is a bit of a wait on weekends Parking lots Easy to find BYOB Super fun atmosphere read more

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Everything! Who doesn't love the feeling you get from homemade sides and amazing fried chicken.

Fantastic!!! Food is amazing. Servers and wait staff are friendly and efficient. Love th ambiance. This is my go to birthday meal!! Can't say enough about this place ! Oh yeah, best dinner rolls ever. read more

Awesome Food... it was an excellent time. Families style feed a family of for for only $62.00 and it was so good. read more

First of all they have a shady patio suitable for well-behaved dogs--no indication on their website. We used the online ordering portal when we were 90 minutes out on I-20. When we arrived the food was ready. Portions were ample and hot. The chicken was fried perfectly albeit a wee bit salty as I see so often in the South. The mashed potatoes were neither good nor bad. The corn was marvelous: sweet, crisp and the right balance of crispy and tender. The yeasty-tender dinner rolls were fantastic. The web portal is a bit clunky but rest assured your family meal will come with all the fixin's--order more a la cart only if you want more. We left the restaurant full and satisfied. read more

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This was a great surprise for me. I was traveling through Abeline and had pulled over to check lunch options. I noticed the parking lot was full and decided to take a chance. What a treat!! I don't like most breads but their rolls were heavenly! The cat fish and sides were all delicious (and enjoyed for three meals)! If you stop in, give them a hug from "Ms. Donna" from Washington state!! read more

Belle's is one of my favorite places in Abilene! The food and service are consistent and we have not had anything but wonderful experiences there. Their sides are so-so in my opinion but I know many people really love them. The rolls are amazing, and I have to remember not to fill up on them. The menu is small, but I appreciate that they stick to what they know they can do well. On our last visit, I tried the catfish for the first time. I am pretty picky about my catfish but the fillets were well trimmed and were cooked perfectly. The restaurant is a little noisy because of the acoustics of the building. We met for a family lunch last time we went and it was hard to hear anyone who wasn't right beside you. If you want an intimate meal, this isn't the place. If you want a delicious relaxed meal with family or friends this is definitely the place to go! read more

Family style chicken fried everything. Very clean. Very homey. Very good service. Homemade rolls to die for. Excellent fried chicken, and good sides. read more

Belle's Chicken Dinner House - Fried chicken and all the goodies. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Abilene, Texas

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Awesome fried chicken, chicken fried steak and chicken and dumplings. (Those are the 3 from their menu that I've tried.) Your choice of meat comes with all you can eat veggies. The rolls - still the best in Texas. Say hello to Corey, he's there most everyday. A very down to earth guy who knows how to run a successful restaurant. Quality food and quality service. read more

Belle's Chicken Dinner House - Fried chicken, veggies and a roll. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Abilene, Texas

How could anyone write this place less than five? It's family style dining home cooking. Yes the menu is preset, but you can choose different entrées. I mean it's literally so good I looked to see if my grandmother was in there cooking. Cool little building decorated well very clean and every server was super friendly. I think it was the owner working the cash register and she and I talked like we were old high school friends. read more

My son attends college in Abilene and doesn't get home cooking often. When we come In town, he requests Belle's every time, love this place! read more

Love this place. Food and service are great. I love the chicken and dumplings. My husband says the fried chicken is great as well.

Delicious food and great service. The dinner rolls are special. Very comparable to our Babe's Chicken in DFW area. Go!

Great service, such great staff. The food was top notch. The rolls are some of the best I've ever had. The chicken is done absolutely right (bone in and the tenders)....great sides. Such a great atmosphere, great family environment. They really make you feel like home. Can't wait to come back and try the catfish. Would recommend to anyone looking to have a great meal in Abilene. read more

Belle's Chicken Dinner House - Bone in chicken breast and sides...so juicy, so good - Chicken Wings Near Me - Abilene, Texas

Our server Amy was wonderful and the other servers all greeted us when we walked in. We had the chicken fried steak and baked chicken and both were 5 star. The rolls and sides were really good. I also had a piece of homemade lemon meringue that beats out all others. Loved the open and quirky atmosphere. read more

After reading many of the other reviews, we decided to eat dinner here. It was the end of a long day of driving from Albuquerque, so we were hungry. Oh, my gosh! We had the best time! After being seated next to "Earl", we had a very friendly server explain how things worked. I had chicken tenders & my husband had the 4-pc chicken dinner. Yes, the rolls are amazing!! Yes, the chicken is great! Yes, the corn tasted like yummy creamed corn! The green beans were good, too. The mashed potatoes were fine, but the gravy was wonderful! We ate until we couldn't hold any more & left feeling happy. There's so much character & family-friendly atmosphere here! We felt welcomed by everyone! Way to go, Belle's Chicken Dinner staff! We'll remember this meal with happy thoughts! read more

Belle's Chicken Dinner House - We joined "Earl" at this dinner table tonight! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Abilene, Texas

When we arrived (I had called two weeks prior that I was bringing a party of 20), the rude hostess said she didn't know anything. I was like, "Can I talk to someone else?"Eventually a person came out who also did not acknowledge that I had called previously. They said it would be 45min. to an hour wait. Meanwhile I have 20 people, a cake and balloons in the waiting area and not a one of the workers acted like they knew anything. When the tables were ready, they had our party separated...Are you kidding me? My husband talked to the owner, that was zero help. We also overhead a waitress say to another waitress, "Let them leave." We ended up staying as it was at this time, already after 8pm. The waitress who served us was excellent t, it was just unfortunate how our experience there began. Signed, Disappointed Non-returning Customer read more

Okay. Where to begin! I new we were in for a treat when we pulled up but I didn't know how much we would enjoy our experience! The service to start off with was excellent. We felt like family! The whole staff was very kind and it honestly felt like a country style hallmark movie. Everyone in town knew everyone. The food was amazing! My husband said it was the best meal in a restaurant he had ever had! The rolls in particular were excellent. I wish we lived nearby because we would frequent this place often! So so yummy and an overall awesome experience! read more

Great fun place to eat. The food is wonderful and totally family friendly and great for small tables and huge groups, so come 1 and all, just go try them out. Fried chicken Chicken & dumplings Chicken fried chicken Baked chicken Well as you can see it's chicken chicken chicken and more chicken Smallways or chicken that I can even think of but we had a large group and we tried just about everything on the menu and we loved it has served family style all you can eat you also get a bunch of sides and there's a lot of chicken dancing going on girl enjoy and have a great time and a great meal. read more

The fried chicken was amazing. This a BYOB restaurant. Great atmosphere and all the servers were so helpful and courteous.