The food is great and there's something for everyone! The portions are huge. The large salads are enough for two. The burgers are enough for you and your dog. Waiters bring water and a treat for dogs, and they also have their own puppy menu. The patio is kind of small, but the inside is huge. Always plenty of room. Never had the need to wait to be seated at this location. Good beer and wine selection (no drafts). read more

Barnaby's Cafe is such a great spot for a casual meal with friends. It's perfect if you're just looking for a light bite. We had sweet potato fries, spinach dip, and a salad, all really good. They also have a solid drink menu and specials, which is always a plus. The patio is a great bonus and dog friendly, which I love. read more

The food is amazing and the ambiance is great as well! I've never had anything bad from here in the past 20 years!

A true neighborhood gem. We are regulars here and the food and service are consistently outstanding! They serve classic American comfort dishes with very generous portions and great drinks suitable for everybody. Vibe is clean and casual, and the patio is dog friendly. The restaurant is frequented by the locals in the Tanglewood area and you can really feel it in the vibe and warm service. Our favorite foods are the small house salad (technically a starter but large enough to serve as a meal), spinach artichoke dip, basket of fries, Cobb salad with fried chicken, petite steak and eggs, egg salad with bacon sandwich, bacon blue cheese hamburger, and chocolate cake. The strawberry lemonade is excellent and the drip coffee is solid. Don't sleep on the garlic ranch. The portions are so big here that each regular meal usually ends up being split into two for a leftover meal or to be shared at the restaurant (they can even split individual plates if you ask). Their style of fries is one of my personal favorites - stringy thin and crispy fries with Cajun seasoning. read more

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Great food, great service! Super cute vibes. Came for brunch after church and ordered the Green Eggs plate. SO much food for my big appetite.. and delicious! read more

Barnaby’s Cafe - Green Eggs! With a honey biscuit, potatoes, chicken sausage, and a kiwi slice.. YUMMY - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love this place. Been in Houston 5 years and just now came across this place. It is the best of the best. Good, Service and Atmosphere. My favorite is the Clubhouse Sandwich but the burgers are great as well read more

Barnaby’s Cafe - Club Sandwich and Fries - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ordered a club sandwich. The bacon is RAW. A person could actually get sick from this. read more

Barnaby’s Cafe - RAW BACON IN CLUB SANDWICH - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

The past two visits to Barnaby's Fountain View on the weekends have been less than stellar where the staff is concerned. They are not friendly, they seem to be miserable at work, the service was minimal at best, and they act as if they are being bothered if you ask for anything. This is not the norm for most Barnaby's locations. On this last visit, Richard was our waiter and his attitude was as if he didn't give a darn about is. read more

Heads up! Barnaby's offers delivery service. The only way to access that is by going thru DoorDash or UberEats. We did that. The salads we ordered at 5:38pm; were scheduled to be at our home by 5:57. It is now 645pm and it was just delivered. We tracked the driver thru their app and she went all over the place. The estimated delivery time kept getting put back farther and farther and, believe it or not, the Original Delivery Time kept changing too ... I assume to cover the restaurant, DoorDash, or the driver. I called Barnaby's and they punted. It's DoorDash, not us! I said, if you offer delivery service, and the only way to get that service is to go thru DoorDash, then don't hide behind the fact that your restaurant has contracted with Door Dash to do the delivery. Take ownership of the situation. The salads had been manhandled. The dressing was spilled onto everything and was warm. If you are going to get 2 $22 salads and the total $67 (with all the extra fees) and have them delivered, try Carrabas. Steer clear of this mess. Caveat emptor! read more

This was the best Barnaby's I've ever visited due to the staff. I cannot express how kind, friendly and attentive everyone was. We thought our waiter should be working at a high-end steakhouse because he was so on point! As always, food was very plentiful with huge, tasty salads. We both had enough to take home. Love their tasty fries with BBQ sauce! This is a newer location and looks very fresh and cute. Cozy at night with a nice wine list! And patio area too for the pups. read more

The service was great! The food was delicious. The ladies room was clean, and they had complimentary mouth wash with disposable cups available too. Fancy! There's also a baby changer. Plenty of parking! The inside of the restaurant is spacious. Lovely decorations. I tried their Luna pepperoni pizza and it was tasty! I ordered for myself the meatloaf with grilled asparagus - the sauce on the meatloaf was sweeter than I'm used to but the meatloaf was very savory so it was a nice combination of flavors. Great servings! Had leftovers for a couple days. Will return soon! read more

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I've never had a bad burger in my entire life until I went here Worst bun ever Worst pickle concept Terrible Change recipe immediately read more

Food was just okay and the service could be better. It didn't really meet my expectations. read more

Barnaby’s Cafe - Hawaiian Pizza - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been going to Barnaby's since the 90's, I've recommend numerous times. I am so disappointed. Bacon burger cheeseburger was flavorless, dry and now super expensive. The house dressing was watered down and not what it used to be. Pass and go to Beck's. read more

Barnaby's is consistently great. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, to-go or dine- in, it really doesn't matter -- we can always count on Barnaby's to provide us with an awesome meal and experience! Stop on by the Fountain View location, it's just as amazing as every other one! read more

Barnaby’s Cafe - Kid's Grilled Cheese - SO CUTE! - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This was my first time coming to this location. Barnaby's has great breakfast/brunch/lunch and is yummy and affordable. I always enjoy the club sandwich even though it's painfully messy to eat. The fries here are pretty bland so you definitely need to douse them in ketchup. Love the big pickle! Our booth seats were dirty/had crumbs when we sat. read more

Barnaby’s Cafe - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Beer menu non existent, food selections is good burger wasn't bad. Probably wouldn't come back

Great Food and a Pet-Friendly Patio! I had a wonderful Valentine's Day lunch here with my husband and daughter. The portions were generous, and the flavors did not disappoint! As a bonus for dog lovers, the restaurant is pet-friendly, with a patio designed for your furry friends. A great spot for a delicious meal and a welcoming atmosphere! read more

The staff here is amazing! Everyone at the Fairview location is so nice! The quality of the food is wonderful and it all tastes sooo good! Loved their chips and they were served hot! Never worry about what you order its ALL delicious! read more

Barnabys cafe, it does not matter what location you go to, when eating at Barnabys you can always be sure you will be welcomed with a smile and ready to be served. I have noticed Barnabys takes pride in creating dishes that are inclusive to all. Each meal is met with high quality ingredients. Portion sizes are never something you need to worry about as they are all plentiful. And each Barnabys in Houston, from the moment you step in, feels homey with a strike of a high quality restaurant. Always a pleasure to dine here and looking forward to the next time. read more

The best! Everything I've ordered here has been delicious and the employees are always smiling. Ingredients are fresh, and I'm not sure how they make their vinaigrette but it's sooo good! It's never busy when I go, but I do go later in the day so I'm hoping it's busier for brunch. Highly recommend giving them a try! read more

Food, the great customer service and ambiance can NOT be beat. The sweet potato fries are my go to as they are one of my favorites of the many things on the menu. read more

Barnaby’s Cafe - Sweet potato fries - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped by for brunch with my friend and his kids and the host was very off-putting from the moment we walked in. They dismissed us until I spoke up as if they couldn't see us standing there. Then tried to sit us by the bathroom, with two kids, which was an absolute NO. We asked to be seated in the "patio" area and ordered right before brunch was over. The food had no taste and the service sucked. Our waiter was decent and the only polite person there but the experience overall was upsetting. You'd think people would be nicer especially when they see you with kids. Sigh. read more

Barnaby’s Cafe - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Second visit - excellent service and good food We had sweet potato fries as an appetizer, then a "small" Cobb salad and the ribeye steak with asparagus. Still needed a box to take home some salad We will probably come here more often. read more

Barnaby’s Cafe - Sweetheart potato fries with chipotle bbq sauce and blue cheese dressing - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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How have I not reviewed my local Barnaby's yet?! We live nearby and have been regular diners since they opened this locale. We love it, our daughter loves it, dogs love it, everyone loves it. Since it's newer than the rest, the interior is a bit fresher, the paint a bit brighter, and the décor is a bit more modern than some of the old staples. Beyond the interior, there's plenty of outdoor cafe seating, and they're VERY dog friendly. The food has always been great, and the portions are massive! If you order a full sized salad, prepare to eat salad for that meal and 1-2 leftover meals to follow. You can split most dishes with a tablemate and be equally full, FYI. They also offer beer and wine, and have a happy hour on Tuesdays where they're all $3. (Check if that's still happening if this is an old review. Hello future!) The servers have always been prompt and friendly. They're happy to help navigate the menu, take special requests, and after a couple visits, you quickly feel like a welcomed regular. If you're looking for a fantastic casual bite, keep this and any other location of Barnaby's on your list. read more

Really enjoyed eating here! Came during pride month and they had pride flags all over the place, which I enjoyed. Not sure if they have them all the time or just during June though. The servers were also very nice. The food always good! Fries were well seasoned and the chicken was juicy and flavorful. I also really enjoyed the cinnamon apple side! read more

Barnaby’s Cafe - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I typically like barnays lunch, so today I decided to try the breakfast. It's a no! I ordered the petite steak med rare and got well done. My friend ordered the burger med and got well done. So if you go to the location the only temp they cook the meat is well done. read more

Barnaby’s Cafe - Petite steak - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great food and service at Barnaby's cafe! Awesome menu options! I had the mealoaf sandwich which was huge! Love the Mac n cheese too! Great server! read more

Barnaby’s Cafe - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Friendly service matched by an impressive menu of chicken, burger and sandwiches. Try the new chicken parmigiana, the huge club sandwich, the homemade lasagna, the white queso and chips, even the grilled chicken sandwich. Love their waffle fries. Ribs are just OK and meat loaf has a different taste. And isn't $22 a bit hefty for a French dip and fries? But overall a great place for lunch or dinner. read more

I've never had a bad meal here. They always get it right. It's family friendly and staff is very responsive. And they are pet friendly on the patio if you have dogs. read more

Amazing service every time. Food is absolutely delicious. My favorite is the meatloaf. Wow huge portion and the best I've ever had. read more

Barnaby’s Cafe - Meatloaf with mash potatoes and broccoli. I always add the cheese on the broccoli for extra deliciousness. - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm no stranger to Barnabys, I've been many times for Breakfast and Burgers and I'm a fan. I decided this time to try a new item. The chicken fried steak was moist on the inside and crunchy and not overwhelming saturated with gravy it was served with mashed potatoes and broccoli. I had to ask for a to-go box from the get go. It's been awhile since I've had a chicken fried steak so this was a hearty treat. I recommend it highly and our server Randon was great, funny and very attentive to our table. Overall the staff very helpful amongst each other making sure that as a whole, very nice and on point with customer service. We were treated to dessert for a birthday and that was a nice touch to our evening. I'll be back for sure. Fountain view Barnabys a hidden gem! read more

Ordered the Friday special. Halfway through I realized I'm missing my Cole slaw. Sorry we're out. So where is my substitute? What do you want? I ordered coffee, never got it. No wonder this place is empty! read more

Barnaby's is always a favorite of mine. I think this location might be my new favorite! Very elegant and nice touch to the fun vibrancy that is Barnaby's. Food and service is always on point. read more

The carrot cake here is the absolute best. We traditionally buy the whole cake here and have been coming here for quite some time. If you'd like a whole cake, make sure to order it a few days in advance. I'd reckon better than Truluck's as it's not as sweet. Yes I said it, prove me wrong. read more

I'm in utter shock I've never reviewed this place, even though we've been coming here since it opened (and for a decade to the other locations!). It's a bit cleaner and fresh-looking than the other locations. Always loved the staff here, and the menu even more. My kids love Barnaby's too! Their honey mustard is made in-house and my favorite sauce for all the things! Their burgers are great. My favorite salad is the fattoush, and the brownies and carrot cake are never a disappointment! read more

I returned to Barnaby's on Fountainview in Houston for the second time today. While serving my entrée, a large container of cocktail sauce slid off the plate and onto my jacket. The floor and chair took a hit as well. It's in the low 40's in Houston. The waiter handed me a bill at the end of service. There was no attempt to correct their error. Management later informed me of their policy, which is for the patron (me) to return to the establishment with a dry cleaning bill. Question, who would return to an establishment that makes you leave with no outside garment in 40 degree temperatures after they ruined the one you wore there and there's no showing of any appreciation for patronizing their business? 40 degrees is considered very cold for Houstonians by the way. Needless to say, I will never go back. Oh yeah, and the Friday special lacked any flavor whatsoever. That was money awfully spent. read more

The food is usually pretty solid here. The fries were a little undercooked for my liking & too salty but still decent. The pesto chicken salad sandwich is always a hit though. Service was quick and I love that they have a dog friendly patio. Some of the items on the menu are a tad over priced but their portions are pretty large. One big complaint I have is that they only have canned soda, no fountain drinks. read more

Barnaby’s Cafe - Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwich - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been going to Barnaby's - this location and others - and it's usually a good experience. Unfortunately I cannot recommend after this latest dinner experience. I'm vegetarian and this usually isn't a problem. I ordered their lasagna and as soon as it hits the table there's meat in it. The server then mentions Barnaby's no longer serves the veggie version. I request an Impossible patty burger. The rest of my dining party finishes eating by the time I get my burger. And it's a regular burger, not alternative meat patty. I wasn't told this until I had taken a bite. By this time I'm deeply upset, and honestly I don't trust any staff to respect my health concerns or dietary restrictions. They did offer to bring me another meal, which I didn't finish (veggie pizza) and tossed later. Overall, I would have liked to send a note to management to ask that better procedures be put in place for serving clients with dietary restrictions, but there isn't a place for that on their website. It was an upsetting experience and will not return for future visits. read more

Great spot for casual dining! We went to grab lunch with family during our trip to Houston. Parking is easy as they're located in a plaza. We had no wait time and staff was very attentive. I ordered the bacon and blue burger and the falafel burger. Both incredible choices although if you had to choose between one or the other I would choose the falafel. They offer regular Fries, waffle fries, and sweet potato fries. Tried the regular which were good but not great, and the sweet potato fries which were amazing For dessert I recommend the brownie with vanilla ice cream, amazing choice. Burger cooked to perfection and very big plates. Go when you're very hungry! They have games outside for kids and a relaxed ambience. We went during lunch time. read more

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