David Beard's Catfish, Seafood And Steak House is a hidden gem located in Idabel, Oklahoma, that offers a delightful culinary experience for seafood and steak lovers alike. Patrons rave about the small, crispy catfish pieces—perfectly prepared and served with generous sides, including hush puppies and a fresh salad bar. Lila Voss notes the challenges of the outdoor ambiance, particularly the porch area, highlighting the restaurant’s need for a bit of upkeep. However, the interior shines with positive remarks from diners.
Customers appreciate the fantastic service, particularly from staff like Derrick, who makes every visit memorable. The kids' meals and hand-breaded chicken fried steak receive special mentions, making this spot ideal for families. Robert Daniels reflects on the establishment's sentimental value, marking it as a cherished location for generations. Denver Cannon emphasizes the reasonable prices and ample parking, catering to those traveling with trailers.
Overall, David Beard’s Catfish, Seafood and Steak House delivers great food, a warm atmosphere, and friendly service. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, it’s a must-stop destination for comfort food that leaves you feeling satisfied and eager to return.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has drive-through
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For David Beard's Catfish, Seafood And Steak House
Lila Voss
Jul 1,2025
Inside is great.if I hadn't known that ahead of time I'd never gone inside. Porch has bird POOP In piles! Sure can tell George is not there.
Stacy Wood
Jun 10,2025
Great food. Small, crispy pieces of fish. Exactly like I like them. The price reflects their size. The 5 piece dinner was 10.99 served with fries, hush puppies, beans and a trip to the salad bar. Beans and coleslaw were top notch!
Michele Bedard
May 24,2025
Fantastic food and service. Great place to eat while in Broken Bow or Hochatown. Love the kids' meals, and the hand breaded chicken fried steak is excellent . Derrick is the best server ever, and we leave happy every time.
Robert Daniels
Apr 25,2025
My wife and I always stop and eat when we have cemetery decoration day at Valliant.This was my Mother and Dads favorite place to eat at. Meals were good, server was great and reasonably priced. Bathrooms were very clean.
Denver Cannon
Apr 24,2025
Excellent service, thanks for the recommendations Good food, definitely will stop again. Reasonable prices. Ample parking, we were pulling a trailer and had plenty of space.
Eileen Greer
Apr 15,2025
We were greeted and seated immediately and the host was friendly. The place is very clean and it was obvious that everyone working there was courteous, respectful and happy! Our waitress was awesome! She was very helpful with the menu. I inquired about the broiled fish topped with gumbo. I was concerned about it having a fishy taste. She assured me it did not. She stated that okra and tomatoes was in their gumbo and it was served over rice. My husband ordered fried fish. My broiled fish entree was awesome!!! It came with white beans, a baked potatoe and the salad bar. We are from Louisiana and accustomed to our food being seasoned. This did not disappoint! My husband enjoyed his fried fish too. While we were sitting there, the waiter and waitresses were all busy taking care of their customers! I observed other staff replenishing the salad bar, wiping off around it and consistently cleaning up. The manager (I believe), George, came by our table and was very cordial. We spoke about their Shreveport/Bossier and Monroe locations. He shared a few stories with us regarding the founder, Mr. Beard, and spoke highly about him. (He’s passed.) He told us that he had been with this company since he was a young teenager. I highly recommend this location for your dining experience!
Cyndi Mooney
Apr 14,2025
Delicious food! I ordered the Cajun Sampler. Plenty of food and even brought a doggie bag home. Salad bar was great and the fried pickles were on point!
kelcey payne (LoreDeathandRobots)
Mar 28,2025
Wonderful restaurant, whether you're dining alone, on a date night, or as a family. The food was phenomenal, service was wonderful, and the prices were very reasonable. My wife had the fish dinner and I had the chicken fried steak. The fish was absolutely delicious, and the chicken fried steak was the best I've had in a very long time. Both meals included the salad bar. I honestly wish I could give them more than five stars. Thank you for the wonderful dining experience, and everyone, if you're in the area, please check them out!
Reviews For David Beard's Catfish, Seafood And Steak House