Barbecue in Houston

6025 Westheimer Rd. Galleria

116 W. Crosstimbers St. Outer Loop - NE

713-695-8112

This old Southern diner, which looks a bit like an eccentric Denny's inside, opened in 1946. The waitress calls you "hon," and the chicken-fried steak, Southern-fried chicken and fried shrimp are among the best in the city.

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Beaver's

2310 Decatur St. Heights

713-864-2328

American, Barbecue, Recommended, Menu, Slideshow

Billing itself as a “gastropub meets Texas icehouse,” Beaver’s is really neither of those things and something greater than the sum of those descriptions. It’s still one of the most reliably creative restaurants in town, taking risks with Korean-Mexican-Gulf Coast-inspired dishes like jasmine rice cakes with goat cheese, pepitas and kimchi that aren’t expected amongst the barbecue-heavy menu, yet work stunningly well. Located in Historic Sixth Ward off Washington, Beaver’s also still has the best macaroni and cheese in town, as well as one of the strongest cocktail programs.

60 articles

Blake's BBQ and Burgers

2916 Jeanetta Outer Loop - SW

713-266-6860

American, Barbecue, Recommended, Menu

This is Tony Vallone's favorite place for a cheeseburger. The legendary hamburgers are the thing to get, but be sure to ask for freshly cooked ones. Try a BBB root beer in a frosted mug.

Bobbie Que's Rib Shack

3602 Scott Third Ward

713-842-7625

Barbecue, Restaurants, Recommended

Chef Bobbie Patterson moved to Texas from Akron, Ohio, a few years ago. His barbecue sauce line has won awards at food shows and barbecue conventions and sells very well at retail stores and online. Patterson opened the barbecue restaurant on Scott as a sideline to the sauce business. The creamy potato salad, homemade cole slaw, mac and cheese and fluffy cornbread are all outstanding. Patterson also prides himself on his fried catfish and his fresh-ground, hand-formed hamburger.

Brew Trek Houston

623 E. 28th St. Downtown/ Midtown

832-721-1242

Adult, Art Galleries, Attractions and Amusement Parks, Bar Food, Barbecue, Breweries and Wineries, Sports and Recreation, Tap Rooms, Wine Bar

Brew Trek Houston is a brewery tour company offering entertaining Saturday brewery tours to Houston's best craft breweries and bars. Every tour includes eight or more different craft beers, beer tasting, entrance fees to all the breweries and round-trip transportation. As an additional stop we include a sample at a local craft beer business. And, the on-the-bus entertainment is free! Some breweries will also offer our guests a behind the scenes tour. With visits to 8th Wonder Brewery,11 Below Brewing, Karbach Brewing Co., Spindletap Brewery, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Southern Star Brewery, No Label, B-52Brewing, Town in City Brewing Co., and more, our guests will quickly learn about Houston's great beer producers. Plus, the all inclusive price includes a visit to a surprise local bar selling craft brews. Guests can choose from our pre-selected Houston brewery tours or craft your own with a private party. Whether you’re a light beer person or connoisseur, we are the perfect way to explore Houston's growing beer-story, culture and of course, beer. Book now! Add a pretzel necklace during checkout for the full craft brew celebration experience. Our round trips last up to 4 hours. We drive while you drink and include discounts as your party grows. And, we'll provide "ride home" options after the tour. Ready to join the foam roam with Brew Trek Houston? First tour starts November 7, 2015 at Noon. Visit www.brewtrekhouston.com for tour details and booking information, or email booking@brewtrekhouston.com for additional information.

The Brisket House

5775 Woodway Dr. Galleria

281-888-0331

Barbecue, Restaurants, Critics' Pick, Slideshow

The Brisket House refutes the notion that a good barbecue place can't also have good sides. This Galleria-area restaurant's smoked chicken, ribs and brisket are every bit as wonderful as their baked potato salad and coleslaw. Try them all on a three-meat plate for an inexpensive but very filling lunch. For the really hungry, belly up for the Brisket House special, which consists of a pound of meat on a piece of butcher paper with a whole pickle, chunk of cheese and onion.

12 articles

Brooks Family BBQ

600 Louisiana Third Ward

877-434-2237

Barbecue, Restaurants, Critics' Pick, Slideshow

Though the Scott Street location has shuttered, Brooks Family BBQ is thankfully alive and kicking with a weekday, lunch-only service offered in Jones Plaza. The Brooks family’s roots go back to the 1970s, when father Harlon moved here from Nacogdoches and opened Harlon's BBQ. Generations of welcoming, friendly service and incredible barbecue have gained them a much-deserved loyal following. Head downtown for the same smoky brisket, sweet and spicy glazed salmon, and fall-off-the-bone ribs that made you fall in love with the family-run barbecue joint in the first place.

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Brooks' Place

18020 FM 529 Outer Loop - NW

832-893-1682

Barbecue, Southern, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Menu

Trent Brooks’ humble trailer in a parking lot next to an Ace Hardware in Cypress is a treasure trove of barbecue and a selection of sides that rotate through the weeks. A few of the sides are daily constants: Baked Beans, Bacon Onion Garlic Potatoes and Cranberry Almond Slaw. Diners can get a selection of specialty meats by the pound and select a few sides for a combination plate. People feeding a crowd, though, can phone ahead to arrange for a whole brisket, rack of ribs or smoked pork butt. On nice days, there are picnic benches under a metal awning to dine at. Otherwise, there is no indoor dining so plan to take your order to-go. Brooks’ serves the best barbecue in the area, hands-down. The fat rendering on the brisket can vary but there’s always a reliable crust, and barbecue fans should most definitely try the pulled pork, pork ribs, deer sausage beef ribs. Also, we’d be remiss not to mention that the well-regarded trailer is one of the few local restaurants that encourage open-carry, even offering an open-carry discount to open carriers with a valid concealed handgun license.

8 articles

Burns Bar-B-Q - CLOSED

7117 N. Shepherd Outer Loop - NW

713-692-2800

Barbecue, Restaurants, Critics' Pick, Best Of

In the good old days, Roy Burns Sr. used to set up a smoker and sell barbecue on the side of the road. But he settled down under some pine trees in Acres Homes a dozen or so years ago, and developed a loyal following until he passed away. Kathy Braden, owner and daughter of Roy Burns Sr., opened the new location on Shepherd in 2010. Her father's restaurant in the Acres Homes location had received favorable reviews: "The brisket falls apart on the way to your mouth, so it's best to get it on a sandwich. The wet and smoky ribs are among the best you'll find in Houston. Mashed potato salad and beans are the most popular sides." Only time will tell if Kathy has kept the family recipes.

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Burns Original BBQ

8307 De Priest St, East End

(281) 999-5559

Barbecue

C&J Barbeque

1010 Texas Ave., Bryan Austin

197-982-2603

Barbecue

Carriage House Cafe

7955 Fallbrook Dr. Jersey Village

281-469-2002

American, Barbecue, Recommended, Menu

This old carriage barn full of cowboy-era antiques is the perfect place to bring first-time Texas tourists to fulfill their dreams of visiting the Wild West — and you can take them to the horse races across the street at Sam Houston Race Park after dinner. The chicken-fried steaks are excellent.

Central Texas BBQ

4110 W. Broadway Pearland

281-485-9626

Barbecue, Recommended, Menu

Although Central Texas has been serving barbecue to hungry Pearlanders since 1969, a lot has changed since then - including Pearland's demographics. The 'cue joint is now owned by a Cuban family, meaning that you'll find Cuban dishes such as pork sandwiches and black beans with Spanish rice. The barbecue is as reliable as ever, though, with the Diana plate - two small meats (we recommend the turkey and chopped beef) and two sides with a drink - still a favorite.

Chili's

1110 Lake Woodlands Dr., Spring Outside Houston

281-362-9191

American, Barbecue, Mexican, New American, Southwestern, Tex-Mex, Traditional, Best Of, Menu

Originating in Dallas in 1975 as a casual sit-down restaurant stuffed to the brim with Southwestern tchotchkes, Chili's has since grown into a behemoth chain owned by culinary conglomerate Brinker, with more than 1,400 locations in more than thirty countries. Sadly, the Awesome Blossom is no more, but menu staples like Chicken Crispers, Southwestern Egg Rolls and those infamous baby back ribs — which may or may not cause you to spontaneously burst into song — are still going strong. Every location including Houston features a fully stocked bar, and, as would seem fitting for a Southwestern-themed chain, Chili's specializes in margaritas, from top-shelf to sparkly fruit-flavored incarnations. In recent years the chain has continued its worldwide domination with more minimalist, modern decor and promos like the "$20 Dinner for Two." Voice Places is the place to find a Chili's near you.

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Conservatory

1010 Prairie Downtown/ Midtown

832-919-8382

Gastro Pub, Brewpub, Japanese, Ramen, Barbecue, Mediterranean, Crepes, Best Of, Menu

Conservatory Beer Garden and Food Hall takes advantage of the recent uptick in the perception of downtown as a destination, while adding value of its own. Late hours and an array of options are a boon to downtown diners, drinkers and after-drink-diners alike. Grab a beer from the well-appointed and reasonably priced tap wall and grab a spot in line at your favorite vendor. If you’re in a group, divide and conquer. Samurai Noodle and Melange Creperie offer the best bet in terms of quality, and some of the pita sandwiches at Myth Kafe make for excellent drinking food. Each of the vendors has its own stumbling points as they expand or acclimate to the different service model necessitated by sharing space in a food hall with broad hours. For now, we recommend steering clear of El Burro and the Bull, where the barbecue just isn’t up to par.

11 articles

Corky's BBQ

20455 Katy Freeway Katy

281-717-8848

Barbecue

Barbecue restaurant

Davis Meat Market

2204 Lockwood East End

713-672-1803

Barbecue, Breakfast, Soul Food, Southern, Retail, Services, Recommended

This old-fashioned meat market in the Fifth Ward serves some of the best soul food in the city. Choose from steam-table classics like oxtails, beef tips and chitterlings. There's also a sausage and egg breakfast, hamburgers and sandwiches, and a full line of barbecue items. Don't miss the homemade sweet potato pie.

DD's BBQ Restaurant

9705 Synott Rd Outer Loop - NW

832-903-8431

Barbecue, Menu

Bbq, restaurants w/ an African flare.

Demeris Barbecue

2911 S. Shepherd Lower Shepherd-Kirby

713-529-7326

Barbecue, Best Of, Menu

The Demeris family has been serving Houstonians barbecue since 1964. This casual concept serves traditional barbecue like ribs, sausage, chicken or turkey; if you stop by the Shepherd location, you'll find a few extras like steaks, shrimp and fajitas. For take home meals, you can get up to a gallon of any particular side, including their house-made barbecue sauce. You can also order off the menu and get their Big Puma Tater, a loaded baked potato topped with turkey and barbecue sauce that's the favorite dish of former Astro/current Yankee Lance Berkman.

1 article

Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar

2626 Research Forest Dr, The Woodlands Montgomery

832-823-4414

Barbecue

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Dozier's Grocery Inc.

8222 Farm to Market 359, Fulshear Outside Houston

281-346-1411

Barbecue, Restaurants, Recommended

One of the highest and best uses of a Sunday drive in Fulshear is to load up on the legendary peppered bacon at this rural meat market - after partaking of the iconic country barbecue, of course. Dine inside at vinyl-clad picnic tables or, when the weather's fine, outdoors under the trees.

Dozier's BBQ

8222 Farm to Market 359, Fulshear Richmond/Rosenberg

281-346-1411

Barbecue, Mexican, Community Venues, Grocery Stores, Menu

Feges BBQ - Spring Branch

8217 Long Point Road Outer Loop - NW

346-319-5339

Barbecue

Florida's Kitchen

796 FM 350 S., Livingston Outside Houston

936-967-4216

Barbecue, Recommended

This old ramshackle house is one of the most popular eateries in Livingston. You can get breakfast, lunch and dinner here, but tender barbecued brisket and crispy smoked ribs are the specialties of the house. Try Sylvester Harris's barbecue with Florida Harris's greens, yams and Southern sides; it's a marriage made in heaven.

Gabby's Barbecue

3101 N. Shepherd Outer Loop - NE

713-864-5049

Barbecue, Recommended, Menu

The decor is mostly wood and stone, with lots of cowboy pictures and memorabilia lining the walls. The smoky, extra-spicy sauce is what makes most of the mediocre barbecue bearable here. But the ribs are moist, juicy and tasty, making the All You Can Eat Ribfest ($15.99) on weekends the best deal going.

Gabby's Barbecue

4659 Telephone Rd. Outer Loop - SE

713-649-3055

Barbecue, Restaurants, Music Venues, Menu

The decor is mostly wood and stone, with lots of cowboy pictures and memorabilia lining the walls. The smoky, extra-spicy sauce is what makes most of the mediocre barbecue bearable here. But the ribs are moist, juicy and tasty, making the All You Can Eat Ribfest ($15.99) on weekends the best deal going.

Gatlin's BBQ

1221 W. 19th St. Heights

713-869-4227

Barbecue, Restaurants, Critics' Pick, Menu, Slideshow

Housed in a tiny converted house on 19th Street in the Heights, Gatlin's is a Houston Proud kind of place. Owner Greg Gatlin is a graduate of St. Thomas High School, and he played football at Rice University. Now he mans the pits at Gatlin's, turning out incredible barbecue with gracious flair. The smoky brisket exudes flavor, gently pulling apart with the prodding of a plastic fork. It is meaty and moist, with a gorgeous smoke ring and obvious fat cap. But the ribs...Lord, the ribs. A lightly charred outside encases a tender, meaty interior. Sausage, too, is praiseworthy. Coleslaw and beans are standard fare, but the dirty rice is outstanding.

12 articles

Goode Co. Texas Bar-B-Q

20102 Highway 290 W. Jersey Village

832-678-3562

Barbecue, Restaurants, Menu

2 articles

Goode Co. Texas Bar-B-Q

5109 Kirby Lower Shepherd-Kirby

713-522-2530

Barbecue, Best Of, Menu, Slideshow

Since 1977, Jim Goode's shrine to smokedom has practiced the art of cooking over mesquite. Big slabs of smoked brisket, ribs, homemade sausage and other meats like chicken, turkey, duck and ham are always at the ready, as are some mean beans and, of course, some of the best jalapeño cheese bread and pecan pie around.

5 articles

Guy's Meat Market

3106 Old Spanish Trail Inner Loop - SW

713-747-6800

Barbecue, Restaurants, Recommended

The barbecue can be hit-or-miss, but it's the hamburgers that make this place famous. Every day, Guy's Meat Market puts 200 cooked half-pound, ground round patties in the barbecue smoker with smoldering hickory for about an hour. Then they sell the smoky burgers until they run out, which is generally a little after noon. Try one slathered with barbecue sauce and jalapeños.

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Harris County General Store Barbecue Co

6555 Navigation Blvd East End

713-505-1551

Barbecue

Henderson & Kane General Store

715 Henderson St Heights

281-974-3557

Coffee Shops, Grocery Stores, Barbecue, Grocery, Market, Pizza

We are an old fashioned general store with modern amenities created to service one of Houston’s oldest historic neighborhoods. Inside we offer a premium full service coffee bar, locally sourced produce and goods, as well as an excellent barbecue menu and draft beer growlers to go. If there’s anything you’d like to see us add to our store please fill out our survey at the bottom of this page. Hope to see you soon!

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