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    Gatlin's BBQ

    3.7 (1k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    GATLIN'S BBQ ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Karl K.

    OMG!! My wife and I frequent F&F, and were just there for Valentine's Day. When I found out my company was having BBQ catered I was excited. This stuff is . The brisket is so moist and seasoned. Love these beans as well. Another 5 star review for Gatlin's. PS. I'm taking a BIG doggie bag home from work

    Mac and cheese
    Macey M.

    Ambiance: Rustic & clean BBQ spot with an amazing selection of meat plates, sides, and sandwiches! Fast and friendly service. Incredibly welcoming atmosphere, seemed many customers were returning patrons who knew the staff- something you rarely see these days! The Mac & cheese was delicious! Every side we ordered was very good. Highly recommend the smoked corn. The brisket was tender and a delicious flavor. Parking onsite. Food was brought out quickly despite being fairly busy for a Friday post-lunch crowd. Highly recommend Gatlin's!

    Vivian I.

    Gatlin's BBQ This small, family-run joint is a local favorite. While not as well-known as the big-name establishments, their barbecue is incredibly authentic. Their grilled chicken and ribs are especially recommended.

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    Artist C.

    Service was horrible stood in line for 6 mins t with no one in front one from of me. Mind u this was after the lunch crowd. I ordered the spicy sausage and potato salad. Sausage was dry and cold.

    1/2 pound of spicy sausage  1/2 pound of lean brisket
    Daisy P.

    Gatlin's BBQ is a must try, everything we ordered we finished. What we ordered : - 1/2 pound of lean brisket - 1/2 pound of spicy sausage - Chopped Brisket sandwich - Medium Mac n cheese - Cucumber salad My favorite item to order at any BBQ place is a chopped brisket sandwich no BBQ sauce. Tasting the flavor of the meat with no sauce is my go-to to test how good the brisket is as well as the lean brisket. When you walk in you order first then sit anywhere. The young lady who helped us place our order was not friendly kind of rude. Although the other staff was very friendly checking in if everything was ok and letting us know where the to go boxes were. Restrooms and interior is very clean and spacious. Inside you can choose from booths, regular tables and high top tables.

    Wet brisket, pork sausage
    Natalia R.

    Food: 4/5 Wet Brisket: 6/5 The brisket was the best I have had up until this point in my life. The moist, fall apart in my mouth meat was the star of this meal. I did not need any sauce. Simply flavorful and succulent. Sausage: 3/5 I didn't love the sausage links. It was bland and did not have an impressive flavor. The snap was good, however it was nothing special. Service: 6/5 When my buzzer rang to pick up my food from the counter, there was an older lady who handed me my food. She was so sweet and a true example of Southern hospitality. Ambience: 5/5 The ambience was busy and modern. It was a recently renovated space that had many tables. Overall, I recommend stopping by Gatlin's for decadent brisket in the Houston area!

    Brisket and house wings with rice and fried okra
    Jeanna A.

    Still my favorite bbq in Houston. The brisket and wings are always cooked to perfection and with the best flavor. You can't go wrong with any of the wing flavors... but the house wings are probably my favorite. For sides, go with baked beans, Mac and cheese, collard greens. The fried okra is good too. A glass a wine and a cold beer and you're in for a great meal. Ran into Greg, the owner, on our most recent visit. Had a great chat about Gatlin's newer restaurant: Fin and Feather. He was trying out a new recipe, the Jamaican lobster roll, and gave us a taste test. A curry sauce with habaneros and plantains on the side. The salt and spice and flavor profile was aaaahhhh-mazing. Really looking forward to popping over to Fin and Feather and trying it out next.

    Tracey L.

    My first attempt at coming here was on July 4th; I know, crazy right? I can't find the pictures, but if I do, you'll see the line was to the back of the restaurant. Side note, I stood right in line and met some friends, who are now showing me around Houston; so, it's a very sociable place too. It was so many people that the business started running out of food. But the really lovely thing, the staff let us know they were running out of food instead of just letting me and the others stand there. A little backstory I saw the owner on one of the morning shows here in Houston, and the bbq was looking really tasty, and I had just moved here too. So, right away, I said that's where I'm going. Well, I didn't make it to the counter on July 4th, but I made it this time. I ordered the combo plate, ribs, and brisket, and my sides were sweet potato and macaroni and cheese. And just like the host stated on the entertainment show, Gatlin BBQ is a staple, and you can't go wrong. The meat was literally falling off the bones, and I really enjoyed the sweet potatoes and macaroni cheese. This place really put a lot of love in their side orders. Speaking of sweet potatoes, there's a large baked potato on the menu; it's massive, the person in front of me ordered that, and it's not the usual baked potato. It's such a cute place inside, very spacious, with two full rooms; plenty of seating. I like the pictures and writings on the wall because I love to read while waiting in line when I go anywhere. I wanted to take more pictures, but people were sitting in that direction. To tell you a little secret, I had just left my orthodontist to get my braces adjusted, some brackets and bands were added, and because the ribs were so tender, I was still able to eat my meal and enjoy every bite.

    Brisket + baked beans + Mac and Cheese
    Alexandra P.

    This place is close to my job and very popular amongst my coworkers. I finally got to try it out today and was not dissapointed! There was a decent crowd in this place during lunch time but they got through the line quickly and our food came out super fast. The lady at the counter taking orders was super friendly and so was the one handing out the food. I ordered the brisket plate (lean) with a side of baked beans and mac and cheese. The brisket was amazing. Talk about tender perfection! Don't even get me started on the sauce omg.... I don't even like barbeque food but I am most definitely a fan now. Both of the sides were great although my mac and cheese came out room temperature. Portions are huge so now I have lunch for tomorrow too which is AWESOME. You have gained a new customer!!! :)

    Brisket, spicy sausage and pulled pork
    Thuy P.

    We came here bcoz we check out their other restaurant Gatlin's fins and feather and like the food there. And this one didn't disappoint us. We ordered the 3 meats combo and add the ribs with our order. The briskets are so good. Portion is pretty generous. Service was great too. This place will be added to my to go bbq place in Houston.

    2 meat combo with dirty rice and potato salad

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    Ask the Community - Gatlin's BBQ

    Is the barbecue served cafeteria style?

    No. You place your order and then sit down and they bring it to you

    Is there pork in the collard greens? Update: I called the restaurant today and they confirmed that it is pork.

    No...they use smoked turkey.

    Is Saturday for lunch very busy?

    Evenings and Saturdays are always very busy... the service line, typically, moves fairly quickly.

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    Food: The food was delicious! Every side, the main meal, and…read morethe cornbread were all on point. I tried a few other sides and they were good too. There was nothing that I had that I could say wasn't good. The portion sizes are plentiful. Come hungry and leave full! Wait time: Now it did take a long time to receive our food! A long time! Not sure if they take orders over the phone or online, but if they do, that is what I'd recommend doing if you don't want to sit there waiting because you will wait for a while if you order your food there.

    *WARNING- LONG WAIT** I unfortunately didn't read all the…read morereviews before arriving, and came here hungry. After looking around,seeing quite a few people here and most without food were the red flags. Then the news came we didn't wanna here ''Sorry to tell you, your food will be about 30-40 minutes delayed. " It was more of an hour. Most people that were waiting walked out. The young lady at the front did her best to accommodate us by apologizing, giving us a free cobbler and juice for the little one. We ordered a few different things: fried whole wings, dirty rice, yams, cabbage, mango habanero wings, fries, red beans and rice and Kool-aide. The fried wings, rice, fries and cabbage were well seasoned- you could taste the butter in them. My son wasn't crazy about the red beans n rice or mango habanero wings. He said it was more beans than rice and the wings lacked flavor. The Kool -aide was super sweet (as expected), but I added water to make it more palatable. While waiting we talked to some other guests Who decided to wait. Later the cook came out and chatted a bit- he was nice. Overall, food is good just come with patience.

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    After having a date, my boyfriend & I decided on eating here for brunch. If you're coming from the…read moregarage there is a side door entrance that you go into (we missed it and was lost for a split second lol). As soon as we walked in we were greeted with a smile and although we had reservations it was not packed. They had the old skool R&B jams playing, nice lighting, and a welcoming environment. All the people we encountered were amaaaazing! I wish I remembered the two men name who were helping us! They went above and beyond & the fact they didn't have to and it was so natural, speaks volumes. If y'all see this, shout out to y'all because y'all did y'all thang! I'd definitely come back and request the server that we had! I had ordered the fried lamb chops that came with grits & he ordered the pancakes with turkey sausage & eggs. The lamb chops were chefs kiss and the grits were my faaaav! They put their foot in em lol! His pancakes tasted like funnel cakes and were so yummy! I also ordered a mango lemon drop and once again, top tier!!! Oh & for parking, if you park in the garage they will validate your ticket for 2 hours. We paid prior, but they had asked and let us know.

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    You have an online ordering system - why state one time if you aren't able to meet it. This is a…read moreself made issue. We waited more than an hour for something they said would take 15 min. This alone makes this a 2 star place. Yall have to do better. The food was ok. The sides really didn't shine. There was far too much rice in the gumbo, red beans, and etouffee not enough of anything else. My husband loved the etouffee and it was the most well balanced of the sides. The Mac and cheese reminded me of elevated box mix but the fried chicken, catfish, and shrimp were amazing. So crispy, insanely well fried. I liked the cornbread although it is quite sweet. I can't justify coming back with such a terrible wait time. It's a shame.

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    I visited yesterday with a few friends for the first time. The restaurant itself was very…read moreimpressive and clean, well decorated, and welcoming. Unfortunately, the overall dining experience was disappointing due to both the service and the food quality. Our server was very slow throughout the evening. After ordering cocktails, it took approximately 20 minutes for them to arrive. We then ordered our meals... I had the burger and fries, while my girlfriend ordered the shrimp and grits. Both dishes were noticeably over salted. After finishing our meals, we waited an additional 15-20 minutes just to receive a dessert menu. Eventually, we decided not to wait any longer and went to Dessert Gallery down the street instead. While the atmosphere and appearance of the restaurant were excellent, the slow service and food issues negatively impacted the experience. Based on this visit, I would likely not return.

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