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    3.9 (443 reviews)
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    Zach C.

    In search of the best fried chicken in Houston and a lot of people recommended barbecue inn. Arrived about 1pm on a Saturday and the place was fully packed with a mostly older crowd (55+). We talked to a large group of lady's and they told us they had been coming for 30+ years. Good sign ! The menu states if ordering fried chicken to give it at least 25-30 mins since it's made to order. They were very busy that day so it took closer to 40 mins but that's ok. Our waitress was slammed and she did a great job. Chicken comes with two sides. The salad is legit just lettuce and tomato. That's it. The chicken came out nice and hot. Super crunchy. Very good! I wouldn't say it's the best I've had but still worth a visit.

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    Sam H.

    Food is very very good. Had a little bit everything. Ribs, fish, shrimp and onion rings. Everything delicious. The star of the show? The homemade pies. Had the coconut cream pie and it was amazing. Will try fried chicken next to round. Everything is homemade Service was good and the place was clean.

    Vincent L.

    Found this little hole in the wall place by accident. Feels like it takes u back in time to possibly 50s or 70s. Everything seems authentic and nostalgia. Staff were attentive and super friendly. My friend ordered the fried chicken and I ordered the bbq brisket. The chicken was great, crispy, balanced salt, and excellent sides. 5/5. My brisket was pretty dry, great bbq sauce, and decent sides.

    Shrimp Cocktail -- GROSS!  These are definitely frozen shrimp and they disintegrate in your mouth when eating. Don't recommend.
    Tyler H.

    Have lived down the road from this spot for a few years now and the stars aligned, so finally was able to check it out. Appetizers: PASS. The shrimp cocktail was disgusting. The shrimp was likely freezer burnt as they just kinda mushed in your mouth when you ate them. And then the Crab Balls were about the same. A very unpleasant mushy texture that wasn't enjoyable at all. Main Meal: Got the fried chicken with gravy and it comes with 2 sides. The salad was meh, it's just iceberg lettuce with some diced up tomatoes and ranch dressing. Could have used maybe some cheese or croutons. The meal itself was delicious though. Chicken wasn't heavily breaded so had the perfect crisp to it. The gravy was very bland, could benefit from pepper and the mashed potatoes were great. Overall: I would come back here but only for the main course, fried chicken. I'd pass on everything else.

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    Ardara H.

    The food here is Nationally acclaimed and surely noted. Ordered the fried oysters and a side of onion rings. The oysters were huge and well fried. They were exquisitely tasty. The onion rings were crisp and fresh tasting. The service was attentive and friendly. The ambiance was calm with a throwback flavor.

    Mike M.

    Barbecue Inn is "famous" for its fried chicken. Prior to this review, my previous 3 star gives my take on that reputation. Since it had been 4 years since my last visit I had the opportunity to return and decided to try something else on the menu for a change. In thinking back to previous visits in the past I think I have always ordered the fried chicken. It was for lunch and the front parking lot was full but fortunately the back lot wasn't. I do like the interior of this restaurant for nostalgic reasons. It reminds me of non-chain table service restaurants from the 60's and 70's. You are seated and immediately brought a basket of saltines, Captains wafers, Melba toast and butter. The waitress calls you "honey" or some other southern expression of a warm greeting and then pulls out her notepad and asks what can I get you, 'hun? My waitress named Liz was the perfect professional of the likes you rarely see anymore. I decided to go with their "famous" French fried shrimp (7) with sides of fries and baked beans for $22. Their fried shrimp is highly regarded. During the approximately 20 minute wait I noshed on the wafers and Melba toast which were so good. The shrimp definitely tasted "French fried" and they were good tasting but the fries were overdone and too crispy. I like dark brown fries but these were too crunchy and I didn't eat many. The baked beans were good tasting. I gave this meal a 3 as the shrimp didn't stand out to me and the fries were disappointing. I returned a couple of weeks later with a friend who insisted on wanting to try the chicken. On that visit I opted for the chicken fried steak (1/2 portion) with sides of mashed potatoes and gravy and green beans for $12.50. This meal was much better. I'm glad I ordered the 1/2 portion because this meal was plenty to satisfy my appetite. I really liked that white creamy gravy over the spuds with some skin mixed in and the tasty chicken cutlet. Also the green beans were flavorful and well seasoned. This meal was a 4 and one I would reorder for a return visit. I do like Barbecue Inn but more for the ambience and table service than the food. You will get a decent meal if you come here but I can only give a 3 score overall.

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    Good food and service. Love the atmosphere. Takes you back to a simpler time. Food is reliably good always.

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    Chicken fried steak was fried hamburger patties. Shrimp and chicken were excellent. "..................................

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    The chicken fried steak was tasty, the mashed potatoes delicious and the service was impeccable, our waitress Martha was the best!!!!

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    I love this place...1950's charm and always great fried shrimp . Hear chicken is good too

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