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    3rd Coast BBQ

    4.6 (166 reviews)
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    Two ribs, Link Sausage, brisket (mixed), Mac and cheese, potato salad, collared greens
    John W.

    I had a great experience at 3rd coast BBQ. The BBQ was good, but the experience and price point made it stand out. Great value for time/money I stopped in at 3rd coast BBQ on a Thursday at lunchtime. There was a little parking, but not a massive amount. There was almost no line at all when we got there - I think we waited for about 10 min & waited another 10 for our food. The food itself was really good! They had a large menu & I thought the prices were very reasonable. For 3 meats and 3 sides it was about $50. We got two ribs, brisket (mixed) and the cheddar and jalapeño sausage links. Everything was pretty yummy. I thought the brisket was nice and tender while still having some great flavor. Both the fatty and lean brisket were pretty good. The ribs were super tender and the flavor was smoky and sweet. The sausage links were decent. I will say the food wasn't quote corkscrew level, but was still pretty solid. The ambiance here was really great. I liked the outdoor patio vibe & really homey feel. I liked the tin roof (it rained while we were there & I loved the sound!) & there was plenty of seating. Overall, great experience. Especially with a short wait and decent prices - you get pretty solid BBQ. I'll be back here for sure

    Germanie J.

    I've been here a few times prior, however this time we decided to "dine in." They have a cute area in the back with picnic tables, corn hole, and a beautiful lemon tree. We ordered a variety of items but my plate included pork belly, pinto beans, and peach cobbler. The pork belly was crispy, and moist with a sweet and smokey flavor. The pinto beans...I literally could just eat them as a main dish. They are soooooooooo good, meaty and full of flavor! Peach cobbler was amazing, perfect proportion of crust and peaches. Service was speedy and the staff were friendly and accommodating!

    Ella H.

    I had a friend in town and didn't want to make the trip to the pit room. The staff was incredible and walked us through the entire menu, providing recommendations and portion info. They also gave us free beers! Bbq was great, and there's an awesome back yard set up to eat in. My friends and I especially liked the burnt ends, pork ribs, and the homemade pickles that were out back!

    Deborah R.

    Food = DELICIOUS! Service = Exceptional. I contacted 3rd Coast after reading reviews and needing Catered BBQ for an event. Our robotics team was hosting 5 international teams preparing for World's Competition. We wanted to demonstrate radical hospitality and share some Texas BBQ with international students from The Netherlands, Taiwan, China and Turkey. 3rd Coast BBQ was a HUGE hit! They had 4th and 5th servings! They ate so much I am sure we are sending them home 10 pounds heavier! We has chopped beef, pulled pork, turkey and sausage, chipotle coleslaw, mac and cheese, banana pudding, and peach cobbler. EVERY SINGLE THING - Fantastic. Call them - you will be glad you did (and so will your guests). Signed - a very impressed customer!

    Canny F.

    I love me some southern side dishes. I happily ordered the collard greens and it's just as I expected, strong meat taste, super oily (drained out the oil) and it was great. The cole slaw was a win for me too since it wasn't drowned in mayo and instead had a slight kick to it. Meat was nothing special.

    Pinto beans are very flavorful... but have a kick!
    Marie B.

    Flavor profile is "Cajun" and leaning to the spicier side... Everything, including the sides, have a strong pepper kick. Maybe to-go orders aren't their forte, but by the time we made it home (about 20minutes later), all the meats were dry. Reheating just made it worse, as if there were no juices left to revive. Not a fan, sorry.

    Crawfish, brisket and Pulled Pork
    Christopher B.

    Hands-down, the best brisket I found while living in Texas for the past three years. You can take this with a grain of salt since I'm not native TX, but I love barbecue and I have tried a number of spots throughout the Houston and greater Houston area. I was up in the Woodlands and read some great reviews about third coast, it is as authentic as they come, run by a family who loves making great food. I recommend it to anyone in the area.

    Lisa K ..

    Love their meats! Especially the rack of ribs with my ginger beer! Excellent customer service! Support small business and they cater!

    Geoff

    They've recently been listed on the Houston Chronicle's Top 30 in Houston so had to give them a try. They've got a very cool little shack just across I-45 from The Woodlands, you order at the window and they bring it out, 100% outdoor seating at picnic tables, but shaded with fans. I got a late lunch at 1:30pm and found the meat lukewarm and the fat had started to congeal on both fatty brisket and ribs. Very disappointing as it was clear that the underlying flavor was good or excellent - hard to tell when it's not warm and the fat is sticky. I found their house sausage to be bland and uninteresting, but the potato salad, baked beans, and pickles were all excellent. I think they deserve another try, but I don't understand selling a $40 lunch and not getting the temp right.

    Wenny Y.

    No-frills bbq, just great food, great vibes, great people. Stopped by on the way from the airport to The Woodlands, the high rating didn't lie. Whatever was in the sauce, I'm coming back for more before I leave town.

    Coleslaw, Creamy Mac & Cheese, T-Roy's Banana Pudding
    Brett N.

    Why 4 stars? Because I had a mixed experience, but still a solid one overall. --- --- --- This was another place I've had bookmarked for quite a while and just never had the chance to visit. Recently, I decided to make the trek over on a solo mission and finally get it done. MEATS: Moist Brisket: 4-stars. Very good brisket, just not top top tier. Burnt Ends: 5-stars. Yeah, these were the best thing I ordered. These were crispy on the outside, but melted in your mouth. Bravo to you, chef. Ribs: 4.5-stars. I just ordered the side portion with two small ribs. The first rib I ate was just like the pork belly: AMAZINGLY tender. But then the second one was very different, so I guess I'm torn here. The second one certainly wasn't bad, but it just wasn't like the first one that was perfection. SIDES: Coleslaw: 2-stars. Unfortunately, I didn't like anything about the flavor of this slaw and only took a few bites before giving up on it. Mac-n-cheese: 3-stars. It's very creamy, but I didn't love it. It was fine, but not something I'd need to order again. OTHER: Sauce: 2-stars. This was a very strong and unique BBQ sauce that I was not a fan of at all. I wish I could pinpoint what it was that I didn't like about it, but I can't quite identify what the flavor was. It came out kind of chunky, so it just seems like they packed a bunch of stuff into it and the combination equalled to something that didn't agree with my taste buds. Outdoor Seating: I'm not going to give this a "rating" because it's not like it's the fault of 3rd Coast, I just wanted to point this out. I elected to sit outside despite the heat, because the fans and the shade made it not nearly as hot as it would have been otherwise. Unfortunately, I was in the midst of an all out war with flies the entire time I was eating. I would take a bite and then have to wave my arms maniacally the entire time. I think the person who took my order said there was indoor seating, but I just made the decision that I was going to stick it out. If I went back again in the summer, I would absolutely not do that again.

    Smoked Prime Brisket, 1/4 lb. Link Sausage, Creamy Mac & Cheese, Cajun Potato Salad, Pulled Pork and burnt ends!
    Danielle G.

    Such a good find! Did a 20 mile run in the area and decided to get some local BBQ to restore the calorie deficit. The BBQ was delicious and I particularly enjoyed the sides. My partner said this might be the best BBQ sauce he's had - not spicy but definitely has a good amount of pepper. We loved every bite! Also loved the outdoor seating area available, especially since we were both sweaty after the workout. Lots of activities and areas for kiddos to run around. The workers were extremely kind and helpful. We will be back!

    Cajun Potato Salad
    Vonya W.

    Enjoyed this delicious bbq for our work Christmas luncheon. Everything was well seasoned, the meat was so tender and delicious. We enjoyed the spicy kick in the pintos, Mac and cheese. The potato salad was delightful. I loved the jalapeño sausage and brisket was my favorite. We will definitely be back to try other things on the menu.

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    Great barbecue!! The patio looks awesome. Can't wait to eat at the patio rather than in my office.

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    Such a great hole in the wall. Best moist brisket I've had in the Houston area. highly recommended. Family owned and great hospitality.

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    10/10 best bbq spit everything there is so good, they keep you comfy with some nice pick nick tables and some nice country radio

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    Delicious food! Their corn was amazing and addicting... Excited for the next time I get to eat it

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    Amazing atmosphere and even better BBQ. You have to visit this place at least once if you ever find yourself in the Spring/Woodlands area.

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    Great brisket! Amazing crawfish with the works of mushrooms, potatoes, sausage and corn! We will be back!

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    Great food and patio seating w shade ! The staff and owners are nice and attentive to customers

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