Hole In One Cafe

I come here once a month while traveling for work and have never been disappointed.
Service is great– food is amazing
Ribeye is my favorite!

We hit this spot whenever we’re in town for business and always have a good time. Typically order the chicken fried tuna entrée as an app just for the novelty of it, but it’s actually pretty tasty! Chicken marsala for me which was prepared well with a side of wild grain rice and steamed broccoli — two chix breasts, so more than enough for a single meal.
Dinner mates were happy with theirs as well and the libations were flowing.
Add points for their owner who spent a good amount of time visiting with us and their server who was like the Flash waiting on what looked like the whole restaurant.

This is honestly the first time Unilocal has ever let me down. My coworker & I walked over from the hotel hoping for average food… Not what we got. Gumbo, «bean hummus» aka bean dip, and oyster nachos were all bad. Oysters were frozen, way too fishy, and made me sick to my stomach; I was the idiot who ate oysters in Lufkin. The gumbo was like 4 day old mystery meat chili… Not to mention, I am pretty sure they added some drinks to our tab that we didn’t have… The place will always be full from all the overnighters looking for a quick meal but be forewarned, this place will substantially underwhelm.

Not as good as it once was. Went there on a Friday night, waited about 45 minutes for two Caesar salad with grilled chicken. Now back then I would wait that long for one of the Hole In One’s Caesars but recently it’s not even worth it. Definitely wish it was as good as it used to be…

Do not get hung up on the location, the food is excellent and the service matches the food. If I have to make a recommendation from the menu the fried oysters nachos, wow.

A real surprise considering its attached to a hotel. But excellent food and friendly service. A mist sample if in Lufkin for dinner time!

I admit, I was hesitant because of the location. I mean, how many times do you find a restaurant of this magnitude inside a Quality Inn? For the record, this restaurant is inside the Quality Inn but is not affiliated with it in any way.
With that being said, it was very good. Actually, it was very, very good. As far as the taste of the food goes, it is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in all of the Lufkin area.
I ordered the pork chop with a side of green beans, mashed potatoes and a salad w blue cheese dressing. All of it was divine. The green beans tasted like they were done in a olive oil and butter sauce. The mashed potatoes were very creamy. The pork chop was topped with their own special sauce that added great flavor to it. I hesitate to compare their pork chop to Perry’s in Houston simply because it’s different. It is uniquely its own. I posted a picture of my meal.
They do have a full bar. If you are staying at one of the area hotels, it is within walking distance of the Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, Comfort Suites, and obviously, the Quality Inn. It is a short drive south on Hwy 59 from The Courtyard (about a mile). The bartender stated that only about 30% of their business is from travelers. If 70% of their business is locals and it’s in an inexpensive brand hotel, it must be good. Don’t let the location fool you. The taste of this food could easily be located in a top tier hotel.
You owe it to yourself to try Hole In One.
Tip: They have a private room if you need to entertain clients. It is large and would easily seat 30+ people.
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Best restaurant in town. Hands down! I always hit this joint when in Lufkin. A little pricey but definitely worth it… My favorite is the bread pudding. Staff is always warm and friendly… Last night was there way beyond closing time and staff stayed with us and never kicked us out. If you go there with enough frequency, secret menu offered to you

I have eaten at Hole in One Café several times. Food is substandard. I’ll give you examples of the meals I have ordered. Chicken Fried Steak was huge but way over done, super crunchy exterior and dry as a bone center, it felt like I was eating a mouthful of peanuts and not steak. Next, shrimp over grits, the grits were unseasoned and congealed into a semi-​solid mass… really bad. And lastly and most recent Bourbon Steak. The steak was properly cooked to medium, however it looked like it was setting around for awhile, was cold as were the steamed broccoli and asparagus. Steak was over 30 bucks! I’ve given this restaurant 3 chances and all 3 disappointed.

Definitely surprised by this restaurant. From the exterior you would surely miss it, but this is definitely a restaurant to visit. I was skeptical to go at first but my co workers convinced me. It’s located inside of the Quality Inn & Suites.
The atmosphere is nice and intimate. Tables are covered in white cloth. For the 4 days I was in Lufkin I went to this restaurant twice. Had great experiences both of my visits.
The menu is not expansive but it offers a variety of options from seafood to steaks to pork chops. I ordered the 16 ounce ribeye. Perfectly cooked to medium like I requested. Ordered green beans and broccoli as my sides. The meal came with a salad. Ordered the caesar salad and it didn’t disappoint.
If you ever stop through Lufkin, this is definitely a place to eat at. But warning it is priced a bit higher then some of the other restaurant choices in Lufkin.
And most importantly, the restaurant has a full bar with lots of wine and beer choices.

This place is pretty darned awesome. You might not expect much given the location attached to a Quality Inn, but Hole In One really puts out some awesome cuisine.
The fried oyster nachos have always treated me well, and I like the pork chop with the mustard sauce, too. They have a full bar, and while dinner is their point of emphasis, they do offer breakfast and Bloody Marys. Fresh seafood and steaks are a strong point.

I have been coming here for years. The egg role appetizer is quite delicious. But honestly, I come for the chicken marsala and the asparagus. The chicken marsala is made fresh with pecans. It is always perfect. And I always try to eat all of it and make myself miserable. The product is always fresh. I love asparagus and Hole in One never disappoints. The asparagus is always cooked perfectly, never over cooked or raw.
Now the salad is also worth mentioning. I love their Caesar salad personally. So delicious.
They have a fabulous beer selection. I drink blue moon. And they serve it with orange juice which is hands better than orange slices.
The service is always superior.
Locally owned and has a real chef.
Hands down the best restaurant in Angelina Country.

Some of the best food I have ever had!!! This stands up to any fine dining I have had in Houston, Dallas, and New York City! You won’t be disappointed!

My husband and I went for our anniversary dinner. We had an eggroll appetizer that was very good. One of the best pieces of steak; the beef tenderloin falls apart in your mouth. The chicken fried steak is huge and delicious. The atmosphere is a bit dark but nice.

DISCLAIMER: order the chicken fried steak at your own risk and only if you are in good health.
That being said. Wow. Hard to argue with a chicken fried filet mignon that covers half the plate and 2 sides. My choices were a fried, while potato served loaded and sautéed spinach with bacon and onion.
Holy crap on a stick.
Bottom line, if you’re in Lufkin, go here and get the CFS

Favorite place to eat in Lufkin! Excellent food and service. I am very picky about where I eat. Hate to spend money on food I can make better myself. Definitely worth your money!

Hole-​in-​One is a diamond in the rough in Lufkin which is overloaded with chain restaurants. I should mention it’s more analogous to a low carat yellowish-​brown diamond, but a diamond nonetheless.
Our party of 4 started by sharing fried oyster nachos and crabcakes. The nachos were quite good and I’d order them again. The «wonton chip» stood out above the oysters. The crabcakes were high-​quality with very little detectable filler but the sauce was overwhelming and unnecessary. I recommend ordering the sauce on the side.
For my entrée, I chose Chicken Marsala as our waitress recommended. The chicken was well-​prepared but I ran into more sauce problems here. It was oily and mixed into my side dishes. I tried building a bread dam to keep my side dishes clean, but it wouldn’t hold against the sauce.
The sauteed spinach was nothing remarkable but the whipped potatoes reminded me of my mom’s which is a good thing!
My wife ordered a big old bowl of gumbo for her main course. I think the size she got is larger than the actual «bowl» on the menu but I’m not sure if we paid more. I like my roux pretty dark and this gumbo’s was light brown. Served with stale crackers, it was a big meh for me.
The dining room was really busy on a Thursday night, so make reservations. Hole-​in-​One sits inside of a Quality Inn and there are a bunch of other hotels around.
Overall, I thought it was a good meal but they need to replace their giant sauce ladle with a modestly sized spoon.