We loved the wide variety of menu items and, after much deliberation, settled on Chips and Queso, a Chopped Chef's Salad, and Chicken Tinga. All were so good, and we took leftovers of all three items. The service was friendly and on point. Will definitely go back. read more

There are numerous Barnaby's Café locations all throughout the city, but this one in the Museum District is my preferred destination for delivering a consistent experience across the board in food and service. The interior is bright, clean, and perfect for groups. There are mural pieces along the walls and lots of kid friendly toys in their outdoor patio, which is substantially larger than most restaurants, and a whole kids play area. The bathrooms are clean, which is always a plus. The food is a mix of American comfort with a touch of TexMex. One will find queso and coronodo beef but also salads, lasagnas, and burgers. This is also a place for brunch and the dessert options are in numerous. Prices are reasonable and the portions are excellent. Service is a toss up at times, along with the ability to find parking. This part of Houston is notorious for towing, so be on the lookout for signs for street parking. read more

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Do you love a good salad. This place is my go to for a nice fulfilling salad. The portion sizes are huge and can make 2-3 meals out of it. The strawberry lemonade is fresh and has a niece balance between sweet and tart. Cookies are amazing too. Staff is always welcoming and friendly at all locations. I did receive a bad order from Uber Eats once but whenever I dine it it has been a lovely experience. What I love most is the pup meals. I order my dog food from here at least once every two weeks. They have a chicken option along with a beef option. He loves it. read more

Barnaby's Cafe - House salad with fried chicken - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food was top there. I highly recommend the buffalo burger and the queso and chips. Our waiter was personable and efficient. The wait time for the food was acceptable and the atmosphere is very friendly. Great location! read more

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Maybe a 3.5 stars. Had our team lunch here again. It's been a year or so but someone suggested this spot. Normally I get their chicken Alfredo but staying away from carbs as much as possible so opted for the Newport Chicken (grilled chicken topped with ham and cheese). I opted for a salad instead of fries and gave my friend the apple cinnamon that came with it. My only issue was that the waiter never told me there was an up charge to sub, just asked if I wanted a side, Caesar or wedge. I opted for the wedge. If you aren't a fan of blue cheese, make sure to let them know. Not familiar with wedge salads so assumed it came with ranch. Newport chicken: the piece of ham was huge while the grilled chicken was not. The chicken was grilled perfectly. The staff is friendly and fun and that made up for the $5 charge for the salad that was tacked on to the bill. Garage is still small. So for lunch get there earlier. The first level now has more reserved spots for pick up than the last time we came. Their mini brownie and ice cream is good but couldn't get it this time. They still have the yummy candy at the door. read more

Barnaby's Cafe - Newport chicken sub fries - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We had gone to the Children's Museum just next door on a Saturday afternoon, so decided to drop by here with the kids for an early dinner. Got seated immediately. It was our first time visiting this location, as we have visited thier other location several times. We ordered the Falafal burger split into two with sweet potato fries, Petaluma salad also split into two as portion sizes are large at this chain. And Mac & cheese for my daughter. Max & cheese was too dry and we found out from the server it is actually pre made from the Kraft box, so that was quite disappointing. Had we known about this earlier, we should have ordered a different pasta which they also offer for kids. Otherwise, all the other food was delicious. Service was amazing and love this location. Ambiance is nice. It is small though so it does get packed. Along with thier outdoor seating, they have games available including Jenga and a basketball hoop. read more

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My husband and I were in the sharing mood tonight. We split a small Caesar salad, a cheese burger w sweet potato fries and a brownie with icecream. The salad was cold and fresh. I really liked the tangier Caesar dressing and the croutons. I think they're made in house. The burger came w awesome flavor, and the sweet potato fries were amazing. So hot and crispy. I could have just eaten those for dinner. The brownie à la mode was also really good. Super rich, gooey and chocolatey. The icecream was more like a vanilla bean than a vanilla (I prefer plain vanilla) but my husband loved it and thought it was the highlight of dinner. Overall we had a ton of hot fresh food, great service and a clean restaurant and walked out spending only $40. Not bad for a date night! read more

Ordered delivery at work. Arrived warm and the fries are SO good. Flavor was there on the sandwich and it was enough to feed a family of four read more

Barnaby's Cafe - Pulled pork sandwich. So MUCH food!! - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came for breakfast after walking Hermann park! It's open seating and very quick and pleasant service! I had the fruit and breakfast plate and great portion sizes! The food was cooked well and came out rather quickly! The ambiance is nice and inviting, they also have lunch and dinner, great stop in whenever in the museum district and also dog friendly read more

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Nothing more fun than finding someplace new! Located in the museum district, we saw people sitting outside under trees enjoying breakfast and coffee. Of course we had to try! Barnaby's is a local small chain, I think, that acknowledges those of us who don't have dogs but have revered 4 legged members of the family. With indoor and patio dining. Barnaby's has a menu just for our dogs. There is an outdoor play area to keep the young and the young at heart entertained while awaiting. When my green eggs arrived, WHAT???? Looked better than the waitress, Eva, described. Baked spinach, artichoke dip egg scrambled. Do I need to say more? Nope A full self serve pot of coffee, fried potatoes, warm early morning. Wish we could have stayed longer read more

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Yummy breakfast and large portions! Solid spot for breakfast/brunch. Inside is very comfortable and there's a dog friendly patio as well. I appreciate the attached parking garage (first floor free for restaurant customers). Staff is very nice. Menu has quite a few options. Tried the green eggs, which has spinach, artichoke, and jack cheese- it's quite filling and savory! Love the potatoes, they are crispy and really hit the spot. Also comes with apple sausage and toast. The fresh orange juice is a must! All in all a reliable place to get some good food. read more

Barnaby's Cafe - Green eggs - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

"Best Burger I've had in Houston" - Hubby Chicken fattoush is straight up gas. I get extra chicken and it's amazing, then I have salad for the next 3 meals! Kyle was very on top of things and made sure we were well taken care of. The carrot cake is always a comfort. read more

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Cue the Pretty Woman soundtrack... because dining at Barnaby's across from the Children's Museum in Houston feels like your own Hollywood rom-com moment. The décor pops with color and PRIDE, and the vibe has that same heart-warming magic Richard Gere and Julia Roberts had strolling down Rodeo Drive. I was greeted by Sean, easily the Richard Gere of waiters. Always classy, always smooth, and he knows my order by heart: the Guacamole Cheeseburger (no cheese, no mayo, mustard and guac on the side) with the best fries in Texas, fries so good even Julia Roberts would drop her shopping bags to grab a bite. I dip them in the house-made honey mustard, and suddenly life feels like the "kiss on the fire escape" scene. Barnaby's is seat-yourself, the placemats double as menus, and everything tastes like it was made with real love and quality ingredients. Final verdict: 10/10. Ask for Sean, grab those fries, and embrace your inner Pretty Woman moment, because at Barnaby's, everyone gets their fairy-tale ending read more

I've been wanting to try Barnaby's for years. I wish we wouldn't have waited so long, as we were not disappointed. It's very close to the museum, so if it's a nice day, you can park in the parking garage and walk to the museum. The bottom floor is free or they will validate your parking if you have to go up. We started with the spinach & artichoke dip, it was so good! One of the best we've ever had. It was served with homemade tortilla chips. For my entrée I ordered the Cobb salad, but I substituted the plain chicken for the herb chicken. It was so fresh and delicious but beware the salad was huge. I missed that you could get a smaller salad for $2 cheaper. while the blue cheese dressing was good, the vinaigrette was excellent. My husband really enjoyed his bison burger; I believe he got bacon and avocado on it. The key lime pie, which I believe was limited time only, was very good (and I am picky about my key lime pie!). It was the perfect ratio of tart and sweet. The carrot cake was one of the best I've had. Overall, we really loved Barnaby's. The staff is super friendly and we loved the food, environment, and location. read more

I went to Barnaby's for lunch with my wife. The food was really good. The customer service was great and the food came out pretty quick. We ate outside on their patio. The restaurant was nice and clean from the inside and outside read more

Barnaby's Cafe - Guacamole Cheeseburger - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was just... bland. The fries were almost crispy and someone sprinkler red powder on them, but they were flavorless. There's more flavor to be had at your favorite fast food joint. The chicken was at least very well cooked. They do state the chicken was fed a vegetarian diet, which... odd choice for an omnivore. I raise chickens. They like bugs a lot. The service was wanting. The wait staff seemed frazzled, forgetting things, half helping each other and communicating poorly between them, and they were all out of certain menu items. Unimpressed all around. read more

Not the best first impression. We just recently moved to the area and my husband's family was visiting us. Our party was large. We needed a high chair and we also had an infant in a car carrier... We unfortunately had to experience two locations. The first location we tried had us wait while they continued to seat smaller parties then proceeded to tell us they probably wouldn't be able to accommodate our group. They suggested we go to their other location. We packed everyone up and drove to their other location. The food was good and the service was better. I guess it's just one of those things where we felt a little unwelcome by some of the staff members, especially at the first location. I could be mistaken. The menu has a good selection of different things to try and the ambiance is very unique and cute. read more

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Barnaby'a was a wonderful spot for lunch before going to the MFAH. We realized that there were a lot of other folks who agreed! Service was friendly and quick. We ordered salads. I had the Barnaby's Chopped Cobb Salad and my sister had the Asian. Chicken Salad (I think that was the name). After looking around the restaurant, we quickly realized that the portion sizes were large. Barnaby'a offers a lunch portion. I will say that it was probably shareable as well. Want to add that, even though it was crowded, (and lots of children), we were able to communicate with each other at our table. The patio allows pets but it was raining. The only covering were table umbrellas. We look forward to going back. read more

Barnaby's Cafe is a perfect place for post museum eats since its just down the road. Their menu has a great spread of choices and each location has its own unique flare of decor. We elected to get grilled chicken salad of which was able to feed me for another meal too. Look at the picture, its huge! We also got a burger and fries for the baby. I've also tried their falafel salad as well which turned out to be a banger of a meal last time. Their side of fries always comes out in a heap on a plate which I absolutely love. Barnaby's is also very kid friendly too. I guess if you're close to the children's museum, this makes total sense. My baby loves their food so you should too. read more

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

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This was a great easy cafe dinner option! We sat on the patio on a nice spring night and it was lovely, they even had little lamps at each table which was cute. We split the Mediterranean salad and a burger and it was the perfect amount of food. Our server was helpful with allergies, they have gluten free buns to substitute on the burgers! read more

Barnaby's Cafe - Patio - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been wanting to try Barnaby's for a few years now and I finally made my way here with the group of friends. We decided to stop in after our 5K and grab some breakfast. We made it just in time as they stop serving breakfast at 11 AM. I love that this restaurant is dog friendly and that is one of the main reasons I will be back besides the awesome experience I had at this location. We were greeted immediately when we walked in the restaurant by essentially the whole staff everyone was friendly and welcoming. You have the option to sit inside or outside on their patio. Our survey was Bryce very attentive and make sure to follow up on our items as one of our friends wanted to order from the lunch menu so there's a little wait as they have have to turn over from breakfast to lunch. For my entrée I ordered the breakfast plate and subbed a pancake on the side. I had my eggs, scrambled soft with cheddar cheese add in order sausage as my protein. My eggs were clipped to perfection like I like, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the sausage links. I originally ordered grits as a side, but didn't know they were savory so I opted to switch them out with the potatoes and OMG those potatoes are so good. Very crispy and some of the best breakfast potatoes I've ever had. This was a few of our first times here and we have already discussed going back and trying their lunch/dinner menu and bringing our dogs along. If you're looking for quick service in a casual setting, I highly recommend this place. Parking was easy as they have a adjacent parking garage. read more

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Swift solid service for a bite with friends and family. We are always down for an easy place to nom and Barnaby's did not disappoint while we were in town. My tot got himself a kids meal with fries and lemonade and it was affordable and quick. The menu is divine and the portions are generous, my husband and i easily split the salad and even then there was more than enough for us to fill up on. We love how fun and family friendly this place is, and parking via the garage with 2 hour validation was lovely! Service was top notch h and we had no wait coming on a Friday afternoon to get ourselves a table in the back booth, with plenty of space to color and keep the kiddos entertained. I even peeped the step stool in the bathroom for handwashing, i love this so much! We can't wait to return! read more

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Maybe it was the visit, maybe just an off day--who knows. This time around, the food felt a bit bland, like the dishes were put together without love. The Artichoke Dip & Chips (6.9/10) was creamy, gooey, and had a solid balance of artichoke and dip (bonus points for not choking). The Sweet Potato Fries (7/10) were crispy and enjoyable. But the Green Chile Burger (5.5/10)? Ordered medium, got well-done. It tasted more broiled than grilled, lacking the punch of flavor you'd expect. That said, Barnaby's has great hospitality, and I know they can do better. I'll be back for another shot! read more

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Barnaby's has the best salads. They are huge and worth the value that you pay. The croutons are homemade. So delicious. The staff is always nice. This location is in a nice area. It's very close to a lot of midtown businesses. read more

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Great atmosphere and food. Ordered Swiss mushroom burger with sweet potato fries. Food came out quickly. They also have food for dogs! read more

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

After having kids, I started appreciating family friendly restaurants like this place more and more. Barnaby's is a great place for lunch after a family visit at the nearby zoo or museum - they provide coloring books for the kiddos, offer a kid's menu, and the food is good. I usually gravitate towards the cheeseburger because you really can't go wrong with it. The meat is hefty and is cooked how you like it. I always order medium rare and it comes out right each time. It's not fancy nor ranked as my top five, but it's a good quality burger. The fries that it comes with are great and come in an abundance. You can't go wrong with their sweet potato option either! Having a kid menu is nice, though the chicken tenders that we ordered last time weren't good because they composed of mostly hard batter. Considering the price, I don't find it worth it and rather feed the kids a chicken quesadilla. Outdoor seating option is nice, especially during the early Spring when the weather permits. Around the back, they have lawn chairs, a foosball table, large Jenga blocks, and large connect-4 game. Parking is free. You just need to get validated by the waiter. read more

Barnaby's Cafe - Cheese burger with fries. Delicious! - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My son loved the burger here when he came a while ago so I decided to give it a try! The place is very chill and the food smelled real good!! We ordered the baby back ribs and my son ordered the guacamole burger, I also asked for an appetizer which was spinach and artichoke dip with chips! And I did order carrot cake to go because I knew I was going to be pretty full!! The ribs were falling from the bone but!! Yes a but.. the ribs were a bit dry and had to chew many times!! The plates are pretty huge so had leftovers!! The fries are fresh and they give you tons of them!! I just wished the ribs were moist! My son did have a small issue with the seasoning on bread, too much!! Salty and too much pepper which he did wiped off. But the meat was perfectly medium rare and enough food!!! Oh! Almost forgot, the dip was very good but chips could be replaced with thinner less fried because they were pretty hard and not enjoyable The fresh lemonade is very refreshing and not that fake taste like other places. The carrot cake is very good!!! Very spongy and the creamy filling was delicious Service is good, very friendly and nice employees!!! I would have given 5 star but you have a couple things to work on!! read more

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If you live or visiting the museum district, stop by Barnabys for a nice meal. Barnabys offer take out or dine in. You can choose to sit inside or outside if the weather permits. This location is spacious, inviting, and clean. The service was pleasant and quick. If you are looking for parking, they have a parking garage attached to the building, I didn't drive, I chose to take an Uber to avoid parking and just relax from driving that day. My daughter, grandson, and I went Sunday afternoon (3/16/2025) we chose the Museum District location because compared to the San Felipe location I feel I would get a better result, and I was right. I had the chicken sandwich with fries, for a started we had the white queso with chips. The chicken sandwich was deliciously seasoned, it was topped with bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, onion, on a nice soft bun. The portions are plentiful so if you can't finish it all you can box up the rest. Overall, I give this location 8 out of 10. I give the chicken sandwich a solid 8.0 When I visit the area again, this will be my go-to place to eat. read more

Barnaby's Cafe - Fried Chicken Sandwich with fries. - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

stopped by there July 4th before going to fireworks. I was so impressed with how friendly and courteous of the whole staff. Didn't feel rushed even though it was getting crowded as the early evening started filling up. The proportions were pretty big, and I have enough for lunch today. I suggest you look on line to get a good description of their food. Highly recommend read more

Food was yummy and service was great! Cute place too. I liked that the bananas were baked into the pancakes.

Still a great place to grab a bite after a morning of museum-ing! Quick service and laidback atmosphere. They still validate parking- don't forget to scan the QR code at the register on your way out to get that parking paid! PS The chicken fattoush salad is still my favorite item on the Barnaby's menu. read more

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

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I ordered delivery so I never know which location it's coming from, but I must say...hands down the best Impossible Burger! I've had many veg burgers across the city, certainly not them all, but Barnaby's is consistently serves amazing Impossible burgers cooked exactly the way I like them. The veggies on top are always super fresh and that bun...whoa, it's sent from heaven! Every single time, it's perfection! read more

The family and I decided to grab lunch while in the area. I've been to a Barnabys location at the heights years ago and remember the food being good. We ordered few items and all were good. The portion was plentiful. Great service from Janet. Overall it was decent. Best food I've had? No but the ambiance was chill for a Sunday. Would recommend if you're in the area. read more

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I routinely come to this Barnaby's and the one on West Gray. And I enjoy both. This location has outdoor seating and is dog friendly. They share a parking garage with two other restaurants and is free of charge on the ground floor. The wait staff is always friendly and accommodating. I've never had a bad experience. The food is delicious. My absolute favorite is the Lebanese Chicken Fattoush salad. It comes in a lunch and dinner size. They both come with the same large and flavorful chicken breast. The difference is the amount of salad greens and about $3 (can't remember the exact amount now because I now only get the dinner sized salad because I believe this is better value and can easily be two meals). The salad includes romaine lettuce, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese and pita chips and is served with their homemade vinaigrette that I really love. I get it without onions and pita chips and with extra olives (picture attached). Also, in the attached picture is the Texas Chili Hamburger. Also very good. I love this place for lunch! Also, be sure to try their brownie with vanilla ice cream and lemonade (you get an entire carafe and can take whatever you don't drink to go). read more

Barnaby's Cafe - Dinner sized Lebanese Chicken Fattoush salad (without pita chips and red onion) and the Texas Chili Hamburger - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food is always very good Service is well..... A+++ Ambiance is great ! Never to noisey Staff is awesome!!! read more

Came in based off reviews and was not disappointed. Large portions, tasty options and great service. Loved the family neighborhood vibe.

Love us some Barnabys!!! Seriously been visiting locations for well over 20 YEARS and it is Always on point!!! I love there is something for everyone and thr food is always fresh. If the Barnaby's GODs are listening... PLEASE, please, please: 1. Open a location in Bellaire!!!! 2. Add fried shrimp to the standard menu. Oh my, SO delicious!! read more

We always go after the zoo. We've never had a bad experience. Always get the white queso and honey mustard. Great fries. Service is always great and fast. There is parking at the parking garage next door for free for restaurants read more

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Barnaby's is great when you're in the area, and when it's great outside, though they have indoor seating too. It might be difficult to eat outside if your party is 6+ though. I got the chicken pesto salad sandwich, which I think of as the 'healthy sloppy joe', because it certainly is sloppyyyyy. If you are able to finagle it, it's quite a large portion though! Waffle fries are great, I think they can sub for sweet potato fries too. And don't forget the strawberry lemonade (with free refills!). There were plenty of options for every kind of eater. The servers were friendly and attentive, they did a great job with our waters and lemonades. Oh yeah, they got a puppy menu, so yeah, dog-friendly for sure. read more

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

Food and location great. Took my great niece and friend and they loved it. Cafe was clean and fun