***Note, they allow smoking in here*** Not to fond of smelling smoke Indoors when I'm eating. We smell like cigarette smoke now. 1st time here. It's a seat yourself restaurant. Decor: first responder items. Industry uniform patches on the table. Atmosphere : feels like old old school. Food: fabulous. I had the brisket tacos and they were the best I've eaten. The brisket was tender and delicious. The red salsa was superb. Just the right heat. I added on buttered grilled texas toast. It came with two pieces. It's was so yummy. My hubby has a nimal egg, toast, bacon breakfast. I love this place and would return,but please do away with the smoke. Ugh ! Order total was $20. Not bad. read more

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I have only been there once. But unfortunately I will not be back. They are one of the few restaurants that still allow smoking inside their building. I am highly allergic to cigarette smoke. Not realizing that it was allowed we ordered our meals. But before it came a large table of smokers arrived and started lighting up right away. By the time our food arrived I was already having trouble breathing. I can't even tell you how the food was because I couldn't eat. read more

Service was great food portions was perfect very flavorful food came out fast and food was hot love the seasoned fires very reasonably priced great value for the money sweet tea was perfect read more

I hadn't been in for awhile till this past Tuesday 0 .. I use to love this place .. great great food .. but the waitress are out of control .. I had to favorite ones who aren't there anymore but they always greeted you pthey was so nice and always smiled and made you fill welcomed .. Debbie and Beverly I loved those to also Ms kathy was a good one as well p .. Now they got this one waitress that every other word that comes out her mouth is the F word and she don't care who is in the restaurant.. and Everytime she comes to your table she smells like that weed stuff and this girl is there all the time ...then theres another thats always on her phone screaming at someone ...Then there is this guy that don't comb his hair .. Ive lived in Highlands for 40 yrs ... Have been going to this little restaurant for over 10 yrs but I can't do it anymore . And I'm afraid there's many that agree with me ... Who wants to go out to eat with your family or lunch with your kids and hear the f word the whole time you're sitting and eating that girl has a mouth of a sailor sorry to say but this place is good good food place wonderful fried Green tomatoes I just can't take the people serving the food. But if you don't mind cussing and waitress yelling at customers the go there and try the chicken fried steak just don't take your kids or your parents ... read more

Great service. Food was very tasty. Nice down home type joint. Clean. Food was fresh and delicious.

"When you get stuck between the moon and New York City?" And Subway just won't do? You eat at a local BBQ shack. Which I'm a sucker for small town Texas BBQ joints. I thought a BBQ sandwich and chips sounded good and..it was as expected. The place is Fire Dept themed which ironically had an indoor smoking patron. I guess that's how they roll out here. read more

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The service was great. Just ran in for a bbq sampler to go. I asked for moist brisket, got home about 5 minutes later. Dug in, you get 2 sides, I chose onion rings and coleslaw, the coleslaw was good but the onion rings were SALTY as hell, I like my rings with salt but not smothered in it. The brisket was dry dry dry, I don't recommend trying it. The cut up sausage pieces were tasty, good flavor. The ribs were a little tough, I won't be back. read more

My wife and I were in Highlands at Backdraft Barbecue Restaurant again, we believe Jeff serves the best chicken fried steak and barbecue ribs, in Houston. It is such a treat to enjoy their excellent food. Rustic local restaurant but excellent food and service. Leon read more

It's was nice and quiet, yet very tasty breakfast. I'm glad that I came here, as opposed to waiting an hour at Denny's or IHOP. The service is better here, and if you get a chance, you can't go wrong with the Chicken Fried Steak. read more

Backdraft Bar-Be-Que - 2 Eggs, Toast and Hash Browns, with bacon and sausage added. - Barbeque Near Me - Highlands, Texas

Not impressed. Firstly most of the tables were filthy. This is completely unacceptable as you will see in the pictures, the table I found had some dirty plates from I'm guessing the previous customer. The walls were splattered with what looked like coke maybe? Idk but even under the glass covered tables it was just filthy. Not off to a good start. I got the sampler plate. Pork ribs were great, sausage was ok, brisket was tender but flavorless. Could of at least brought some bread with the order. Ambiance was ok but could use some music, both waitresses and the tv on gave it an eerie atmosphere and was not fun. I definitely won't be back but if I am I'll come at a later time. read more

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People! This place has THE BEST chicken fried steak and gravy, homemade mashed potatoes, and fried cabbage! This has been my usual dish since i learned about Backdraft several years ago. Delicious food that has made me into a regular here. Not just a BBQ place - Great home cooking and people. read more

This was our first time going to this place, and the food and the service was really good. The ambiance was what you would expect in a small town establishment. My only reason for giving it a 4 star is because a guest was allowed to smoke cigarettes and I'm highly allergic to cigarette smoke. I didn't think smoking was allowed in establishments anymore. read more

I've walked in here a few times and the employees do not greet you if you do not get their attention first. Went in today and didn't even get acknowledged. Won't ever come here again. read more

this is a family favorite, food is always delicious & service awesome its really comfortable here.a lot of repeat customers because its the best food in highlands read more

Me and my wife chose a place nearby and I didn't expect much when I initially pulled in but I was pleasantly surprised with the down to earth atmosphere and the professional courtesy of the staff the food was great the quantities were large and the prices were extremely reasonable these people have gotten a customer for life read more

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Never again will I go here , What a waste of money my brisket was extra dry and old taste to it.The sausage was extra extra dry . Service ladies are nice except didn't like that they are they smoking cigarets and eating chips and grabbing food while it comes out the kitchen very unsanitary place . read more

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I love this Mom & Pop Business! Backdraft is a nice restaurant in a small town next to me name Highlands!! Great food here! They support Law Enforcement, Firefighters or anything doing with our hero's and Military!! I love it!! I generally eat Barbeque here but I have gotten breakfast! Everything I've gotten was very enjoyable!.. Employees are very professional and on it!! Very clean establishment!. So yes I highly recommend this Business!! I believe in supporting your Mom and Pop Businesses!! So if your in Highlands drop in and try this place out. You want be disappointed!! read more

First visit....here on biz. Excellent generous and delicious brisket sandwich. Find me any other place with one bigger better at $6.25! So fat and stuffed it starts to fall apart. ( To go, Needs to be wrapped to hold it together) read more

Backdraft Bar-Be-Que - started to fall apart...very generous! - Barbeque Near Me - Highlands, Texas

I ate here for the first time at lunch today and loved it! I had steak fingers that were the best I've had around town. Will definitely be back! read more

Came here during lent on a Friday, had the fish shrimp lunch plate special with fries and cole slaw. I'm not much of a fried fish shrimp person but this was an excellent size plate that tasted delicious. Not overly salted or seasoned and plenty of fish shrimp and French fries. Iced tea was excellent and the chocolate brownies at the checkout desk was the best. Next time I will try the burgers and bbq. read more

I have eaten here probably 8 times and cannot tell you much positive about it. The place has a firefighting motif with walls covered with first responders and such - nothing wrong with that! The problem is the quality of the food. The only reason I go there is to meet up with my dirt track racing buddies whom (for reasons beyond me) like the place. The Q is not the best in my book and I had some potatoe salad that was spoiled and I sent it back. I told them they need to throw it out before someone gets sick! On a good note they have very good onion rings! The service is hit or miss as I have had some really bad service there. I once ordered county style pork ribs to go and when I got home I could swear they were Beef ribs. Just not my favorite - give it a try who knows? When you leave don't forget to buy some Brownies by the check out counter they are some of the best I have ever tasted! read more

Really good food! Doesn't look like a five star restaurant but they have the best chicken fried steak ever! No comparison to any restaurant in this area!!! read more

I've been to this bbq place twice and it was good both times. I had a chicken fried chicken plate it was more than enough the second time I got a pound of brisket and a pound of pork ribs the ribs were my favorite and hope to go back soon read more

Best BBQ around!! Everything I have tried has been delicious! The deserts are to die for!! Record the german chocolate! The people are nice and friendly. read more

My husband and I tried this restaurant for the 1st time last night, and WOW, I'm so glad we did! My husband had the full rack of the St. Louis Ribs, and they were very tender and tasty. I had the fried Chicken salad, and have to say, it was the most moist and flavorful chicken I have ever eaten. The portions are huge, service is awesome, and the ambiance is casual. We will defiantly be visiting again soon!! read more

I've taken my family twice and take out one time. Forgive and forget type of thing since I live here in Highlands. The grease had not been changed out with that onion ring dark brown batter could and none of ate it. Told the girl and she was sorry. Tried again and the whole meal was bad. Got a chicken fried steak meal to go. By the time I got home it was so soggy with sweat from the packaging you Omg. I called the manager and of course he was sorry and comped the meals any time I wanted to try it again. It's been a year and I might go see again. Sorry no stars from me on this place. I e been all over america and the very best was Lone Wolf Cafe in Deer park Pasadena before it burnt down. Perfect meals read more

I would not call this a bbq place. I only go here for the short order stuff. Brisket is dry and has no smoke ring, sausage is dry, the side were obviously the same generic sysco sides with blan flavor. They have a good breakfast though. read more

I have been coming here for years and have never had a bad meal. Their steak finger baskets are to DIE for. Made from real steak and not some sort of mystery meat fingers like DQ or anywhere else who serve up the preformed stuff. Grab a humongous brownie on your way out for just a buck or be greedy and buy two and your sweet tooth is set for the day! read more

This is my favorite place to eat in Highlands whether it's breakfast lunch or dinner The food's always fresh and delicious. They're always kind make us feel like family read more

Bad experience here. The cheese sticks were cold and old and the marinara sauces I had to ask for was also cold. Food finally arrived and my sides were cold and the bbq was barely edible the brisket was extremely fatty, sausage tasted like something you grill up from Walmart, albut the ribs were decent. Next issue was that it was nearly $40 and now just waiting to see if I get the shits read more

Had chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and black eye peas. CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WAS TENDER. Potatoes were small portion kind of dried out. Peas so-so. read more

Backdraft Bar-Be-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Highlands, Texas

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I don't see how this place has as many stars as it does? Maybe it was for the service? The food is disgusting dried out BBQ. I had the sampler plate, maybe I just came at a bad time. It was weird to see the staff smoking cigarettes. The fried pickles were delicious. Way over priced BBQ. read more

I have been to this restaurant, the service was bad, the waitress name is Debbie she got our drinks mixed as she waited on 5 tables at once, after she got our drinks mixed up she swapped them out and the number 1 rule is once you set them on a table you never reserve them to another table especially thru the COVID 19, talked to Jeff the Manager but it did no good, Its as if he doesn't care about his customers. the food though was great. I ordered the BBQ chopped sandwich and french fries! read more

This is my favorite BBQ restaurant in the Highlands/Baytown area. Excellent BBQ and they have lots of variety as well. The chicken fried steak is delicious! read more

The idea behind the name of this place is cool, but I wasn't that impressed. I got the steak finger basket and the steak fingers were chewy and the fries were very ordinary. The service was a little slow and our waitress smelled like cigarette smoke and I kept getting a whiff of cigarettes while I was eating. When we left I smelled like I had been BBQing meat all day.. Not my favorite place, but I would be willing to give it another try! read more

We ate here last night just to try it out and we will definitely be back for more! The food was fantastic and the service was great! I recommend the ribs, the meat just falls off the bone. read more

I was impressed with the customer service we received. We were at the truckstop, couldnt drive there since we were hooked to idleair for a/c. The owner was so nice to deliver to us, super fast, and the wonderful lady that took the order on the phone was so accommodating. When we ate, ribs, chicken fried chicken, baked beans, homemade mashed potatoes, and apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream, and really good bbq sauce, all i can say is....GREAT! Absolutely great place. Thank you for delivering to the truck stop, and to the Cuban Sandwich Shop around the corner, you wont get our business since you dont like deliver to the people that deliver everything you wear, deive, eat, etc.... Ill stick with this bbq place when i come into town! read more

Really good food, all you Crosby people looking for something close that's good and great service without going too far you can make the short trip to highland @ Backdraft. They smoke turkey's for thanksgiving, fish and shrimp basket on Fridays, open on Monday. read more

Been to this place a few times. Wish the tv was off. Last time I went 2 ladys was arguing over what to watch Jeopardy or something else. Only a couple of people were in the resturant but having the tv off with had been more relaxing. The seafood soup was good. The fried pickles and fried green tomatoes was great. The fried mushrooms just plain disgusting. They tasted like they were from a can and in the samebase to fry the green tomatoes and pickles. bbq was descent read more

If you are looking for a fancy, white tablecloth resturant, this is not the location. If, however, you are looking for great service and one of the best chicken fried steaks I have had in a long time, saddle up and head to this location. They advertise, on the front of the location, the best chicken fried steak in Highlands, TX. I gave it a shot and was not disappointed. Oh, and get the iced tea (sweet tea). Just love this place. Down home feel and great food. read more