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3.8 (846 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids

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Roy V.

Amazing barbecue, all the meats were perfectly cooked and seasoned, fell off the bone, tender and juicy NOT dry! Definitely will come back!!! Janelle said hello and we appreciate the hospitality...

Jeff C.

My brother in law took us here for lunch. The service was great so tipped good. We loved the ambiance and old western decor. I had the chicken fried steak which was cooked right and flavorful. The hot tots were good but a little spicy because of the jalapeno in them. The grilled zucchini was wonderful! The food is fresh to order and hot. Recommended if you're nearby Sam Houston racetrack.

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich with a side order and Turkey sandwich
Stacey G.

Service is lovely. Food portions are very large. Chicken fried steak was cooked perfectly! Turkey sandwich was a bit on the dry side. Mac and cheese was just ok and the bbq beans were definitely not my thing. Not a flavor I enjoyed. Was very comfortable and would totally go back for some bbq :).

Lots of meat in my brisket sandwich

Good spot for a quick bbq lunch! I think this place has been here for over 50 years, so it's very cool to see the interior decorations and all the photos. Service was southern friendly and quick, and I just grabbed a quick brisket sandwich, which was good. The brisket was a little dry but it was a damn good sandwich after I added the bbq sauce, jalapeños, onions, and a little mayo!

Mickey D.

A few years ago, I visited this place with my husband and my best friend. We all made it onto the wall of fame! I noticed that the restaurant had expanded and now had more seating. The place and service was kept cleaned and ready for the next guests. I ordered the three-meat plate, which included chicken fried steak, sausage, and ribs. It was such a great deal! My husband chose their popular chicken fried steak. We both struggled to finish our meals and ended up with plenty of leftovers. The restaurant offers a variety of sides, self served bbq sauce and condiment stations, making everything very convenient.

Chicken fried steak small portion with two sides
Mitzi W.

Chicken fried steak fans-- come to Hickory Hollow!!! Had a craving and found they were recommended by Food Network. A local place with a truly Texas vintage vibe, the food did not disappoint. Order at the counter. Served on pizza plates! My small chicken fried steak could've easily fed two. Crispy batter and tender steak. Yummy gravy. Loved my sides of Mac and cheese and string beans. Only $13 for my meal. Lots of other dishes to choose from but I needed chicken fried steak!

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Raven B.

Love the food here. Huge portions, tender meats, flavorful bbq sauce, decent choice of sides and desserts. It's a walk-up ordering, take a number and wait to be called type service. There is a nice side-salad bar and tea bins. The ambiance is a western vibe with wooden furniture and country living artifacts on the walls.

Home made onion rings
Tara P.

First time eating here. Let me say this, for the price this is ALOT of food! There's some key points I must mention. The staff were super friendly, the price was more than reasonable and borderline cheap. The environment reminded me of the old west and was very clean. The amount of food was way too much. The quality of food, not so great. The onion rings scored 10 out of 10. The meats were dry. But I'll be going back I enjoyed dinner there.

Medium CFS, nice dessert and drink special for Valentine's Day.
Neil M.

Consistently great service, food and value. The chicken fried steak and pork are always winners. Hot tots are essential and the front salad bar is a winner. Hickory Hollow brings you back to a simpler time of cowboy fare, family values and respectful service at a fair price. Casual atmosphere and always clean. They always honor coupons! Customer loyalty goes hand in hand here since they always deliver.

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Kenneth B.

Amazing chicken fried steak!!! The service was quick! I ordered the medium size chicken fried steak with jalapeño tots and grilled zucchini. Delicious and had leftovers to carry out. This place has pictures of John Wayne and a rustic decor. Very good food!!!

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Good food! Good service. Great ambience. Old school ambience. Prices reflect the quality and experience.

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Good food. Great friendly service and love the atmosphere too. This is my 4th time coming here.

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Our first time going pretty nice restaurant loved,loved the food and good service. Let's just say we will be going again 5 stars *****

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Was this restaurant located on Heights Blvd between Washington and the railroad tracks in the early 2000's?

Yes, they were there up until early 2019. Still a barbecue restaurant. Now Killen's, 101 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007. Follow them at: https://www.yelp.com/biz/killens-houston

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The Pit Room - Museum District

The Pit Room - Museum District

4.3(3.5k reviews)
15.3 mi•Museum District, Montrose
•$$

Even though The Pit Room is known for its BBQ, I came here strictly for the breakfast tacos…read more I got the Brisket & Egg Taco ($5) and added cheese ($0.50). It was so good and came with a good amount of brisket. I should have added bacon to it too. I also ordered the Pork, Hash & Egg Taco, which was solid, and the Bacon, Egg & Cheese Taco because why not. My favorite was definitely the brisket taco, but I wish I had tried one of the sausage tacos too. When I'm back in Houston, I'm definitely coming back to try them. * 4.5 Stars * Breakfast tacos served from 7am-10:30am

The Pit Room used to be one of my favorite barbecue spots in Houston, which makes this visit…read moreespecially disappointing. After the three-taco dinner, I honestly struggled to reconcile what was on my tray with its Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. The biggest problem was the one thing a barbecue restaurant needs to get right: the meat. It arrived cold and lacked flavor. The tacos fell apart as I ate them, and nothing about the taste made up for that. I've had considerably better tacos from food trucks. At a place with this reputation, I expected much more. The sides didn't rescue the meal. The cornbread was dry, the mac and cheese was mediocre, and the atmosphere felt lifeless during our visit. The meat should have been the star of the show; instead, it was the biggest letdown. The staff, however, were wonderful--warm, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. They deserve credit, and the service was easily the best part of the experience. This wasn't an inedible meal. It was an underwhelming one from a restaurant I used to enthusiastically recommend. Two stars reflects this visit, and I hope the kitchen gets back to the standard that made me love this place.

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The Pit Room - Museum District - Inside

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The Pit Room - Museum District - A variety of meats, sides, and sauces

A variety of meats, sides, and sauces

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CorkScrew BBQ - Pulled pork, brisket, a rib with mac& cheese

CorkScrew BBQ

4.6(1.4k reviews)
12.3 mi
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Parking is limited, so I'd suggest arriving around 10 AM. We got there at 10:15 AM on a Saturday…read moreand found parking, but the lot filled up quickly. If you arrive early, be sure to grab a number from the binder on the water cooler table near the front door. The staff also walks around offering drinks while you wait, which was a nice touch. Around 10:45 AM, everyone lines up according to their number. We were #24, and it took us almost 40 minutes to reach the front and place our order. We ordered: -1 lb moist brisket -1/2 lb garlic sausage link -1.5 lbs prime beef rib (feeds 2-3 people) -CS tacos with pulled pork (comes with 2 tacos) For sides, we got the coleslaw, potato salad, mac & cheese, cobbler, and smoked beans. I really liked the smoked beans and cobbler! Everything was absolutely delicious and worth the wait. All of the meats were flavorful, juicy, and tender. The CS tacos were good, and I highly recommend getting the pulled pork to go with them. The prime beef rib was the standout for me. They only offer it on Saturdays, so definitely get it if you're there. The staff was friendly and attentive. Despite being busy, they checked on us frequently and even helped clear our table multiple times. Thanks to the incredible service, delicious food, and welcoming atmosphere, I had a great start to my weekend!

I've been wanting to swing by for a visit ever since I've moved to Houston, and wow, was it worth…read moreit! The food here was the real deal and they should be proud of having earned a Michelin Star, as well as being one of the top American-style BBQ restaurants in the world (only 4 hold a Michelin Star). The people that work here are also friendly and helpful, honestly such a chill vibe, which helps you get into the right mood for some bbq. What surprised me was that I ordered the Stuffed Potato Salad on a whim and it was out of this world! Warm potato salad (taste way better than it sounds) covered in chopped briskets, queso, ranch salsa, and green onions was so comforting and so delicious, I was crying! I also ordered a 1/2 of brisket and even though I had to take it home to finish work, it remained so tender and moist even after the drive home. The crust/bark was also so flavorful without being too much and I'm glad it wasn't just a hard layer of black pepper that was hard to crunch through. I'm also not really a coleslaw type of person, but their sweet & spicy coleslaw was the best I've ever had. I wolfed that down and would definitely get it again! We all need more fiber in our diet anyway and thankfully this is a painless way to do it (unless you can't handle the touch of spice I suppose). I'd really like to come back on a Saturday morning sometime with another sucker to accompany me, because an hour drive plus an hour or two wait on line is quite a big commitment. But the beef ribs are definitely on my radar and I probably will want to try their turkey, cobbler, and mac & cheese sometime. I'm also happy to say that even though I came late on a Thursday near closing and a lot of things were sold out, they still had brisket and that's my favorite cut of meat. I'll definitely have to swing by next time I have errands around here.

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CorkScrew BBQ - Inside seating

Inside seating

CorkScrew BBQ - The Dino Rib - humongous!

The Dino Rib - humongous!

CorkScrew BBQ - Side porch of the restaurant. Covered outdoor seating is to t he left. Indoor seating is inside.

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Side porch of the restaurant. Covered outdoor seating is to t he left. Indoor seating is inside.

Henderson & Kane - We'll handle all the setup for you, keep the line stocked, and clean up when you're done.

Henderson & Kane

4.6(377 reviews)
13.9 mi•Sixth Ward
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Family-owned & operated
Women-owned & operated

I remember when Henderson & Kane first opened in the area. It was clear John and Veronica were…read morelooking to be a neighborhood focused establishment. They offered an assortment of goods and items that are great for gifts and for your own home. I can always find something of interest in the store. I also love that they tend to carry items that are a little more boutique and local which makes it fun to browse. A lot of people visit for the barbecue. If I recall, when they first were serving BBQ it was a smaller, more limited time and they've since extended those hours. When visiting there is plenty of street parking in the area. They have expanded the seating inside since when they first opened which is nice for those not looking to takeaway food. Food & Drink - 4.25* The counter for ordering is in the back. I definitely recommend getting an assortment or a plate. Sausage and brisket are both solid. The sides are good too. I did notice the quality maybe dipped a little as the hours expanded, but it's still a very good option to some of the nearby establishments down the road or over in the North Main area that tend to have giant queues. When I was working downtown we'd swing over here quickly for a lunch. Feel free to grab anything to drink from the coolers as well if it catches your interest. Service - 5* Solid. We've spoken directly with the owners when visiting and it's evident they care deeply about their store, their customers, and the community. Definitely support your local businesses!! Cost - 4.5* Always subjective. I think for what they offer, how clean and well organized the shop is, it shows. They keep prices approachable. Overall - 4.5* Personally, I think it's a great balance of quality, convenience, and an assortment of goods that make it interesting. If you're in the area or live nearby, walk on over and check it out.

Food: Food tasted different. BBQ smoking flavor and seasoning tasted unique. Not good or bad but…read moreits own flavoring. The garlic green beans was ok. The Mexican pinto beans was salty. 3 Stars Service: Friendly. 4 Stars Ambiance: Vintage feel. Store front with restaurant, similar to Cracker Barrel. 5 Stars Overall: 4 Stars

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Henderson & Kane - We can provide specialty set ups to fit your catering package.

We can provide specialty set ups to fit your catering package.

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Henderson & Kane - Order for pick up

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Killen's Barbecue

Killen's Barbecue

4.2(3.1k reviews)
28.8 mi
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Killen's never disappoints…read more Their beef ribs were just short of amazing. Juicy, succulent, tender. For a giant piece of meat on the bone, they worked wonders. You can ask to see the piece of rib before they cut it for you and they will happily oblige (patrons behind you might not be so thrilled with that move, but they'll live). Sides were excellent as were the mashed potatoes with white gravy on the side, green beans that were just tender enough, but also a bit crunchy. Perfect. They were seasoned with pork, so if that's not your thing, you might want to skip it. We also ordered their shareable onion rings, easily enough for three people that were huge, hot, and crispy. Let's get this out of the way, some of their prices are a little up there, but if you're anything like me, and don't frequent BBQ places often, it's a rare but enjoyable treat. Sometimes you have to splurge and live a little. Also, they have their regular sauce on tables, but you now have to ask the cashier for their sublime coffee BBQ sauce. Don't be shy, ask. It's worth it. Oh, pro tip: If you want beef ribs, the 'plate' is actually cheaper and a better deal than 'by the pound', so save a little money and get two sides.

I've been here several times, and honestly, about 98% of the time the food is good. That's why this…read morevisit was so disappointing. I arrived around 5:35 PM, about 25 minutes before closing, and ordered 1/2 lb of brisket and 1/2 lb of ribs. The brisket was $17, and unfortunately it was extremely greasy and so overcooked that the meat had become mushy. It still had good flavor, but the texture was nothing like the brisket I've normally gotten here. Judging by what I received, it felt like I may have gotten what was left at the end of the day. The ribs were $12, and my "1/2 lb" consisted of two individual ribs. They tasted good, but they weren't nearly as tender as I've had here before. I paid about $29 just for the meat, and for that price I expected much better quality and portioning. I understand that I came close to closing time, but I still paid full price and should receive the same quality of food as any other customer. If the brisket is past its best or there isn't enough left to make a proper order, I'd rather be told that so I can order something else. I'm not writing the place off because they've been good to me many times before. But this particular order was definitely not up to their usual standard, and the pictures speak for themselves.

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Killen's Barbecue - Dining room after restaurant closed

Dining room after restaurant closed

Killen's Barbecue - Banana and Bread Pudding Combo

Banana and Bread Pudding Combo

Killen's Barbecue - The exterior

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Smokeroom BBQ

Smokeroom BBQ

4.0(111 reviews)
4.3 mi•Fairbanks/Northwest Crossing
Family-owned & operated
Grab-and-go

CAUTION- if you order the ribs, make sure you eat over the table, as the meat will literally fall…read moreoff the bone, onto your lap. Visiting from out of town and decided to give this place a try. I was greeted as soon as I walked in the door. I was not sure what I wanted to try, so Sam, the owner, gave me a sampling of everything; brisket sandwich, spare rib, potato, salad, coleslaw, beans, macaroni and cheese, jambalaya rice, and french fries. Everything tasted better than expected, especially the french fries, as few BBQ restaurants are able to get these just right. I will definitely return tomorrow to try something new. Definitely ordering the macaroni and cheese and potato salad again. Special thanks to Sam, the owner, who definitely took care of me. He knew I was from out of town, but treated me like a long time customer, which I greatly appreciate. Give this place a try... You will not be disappointed!

I ordered through UberEats. I got the 2 meat dinner comes with two sides. Brisket, smoked chicken,…read moremustard greens and jambalaya rice, served with white bread. The chicken was so tender and sweet but savory. The brisket was good but better with the barbecue sauce. The greens just tasted like onions. I added salt that helped a little. Also wanna note I don't eat just mustard greens alone , they' re usually mixed so that may be the reason why I personally didn't care for them. The jambalaya rice was spicy but seasoned, definitely loved that. I'd have them again just switch out some things. The establishment packed my bag with everything I needed. Very neat and intentional and I appreciate that when dining out through delivery.

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Smokeroom BBQ - Whole Chicken

Whole Chicken

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BBQ Baked Potato

Cowboy Japanese BBQ & Sushi

Cowboy Japanese BBQ & Sushi

4.5(300 reviews)
13.5 mi•Westchase
•$$$

Houston, Texas Food Adventures review by Hai Thanh Dinh…read more https://youtube.com/shorts/xBaYJB_psjM . Cowboy Japanese BBQ & Sushi is a unique dining destination in West Houston, offering a delicious combination of Japanese BBQ, sushi, sashimi, and all-you-can-eat options. Guests can enjoy grilling flavorful meats right at the table while exploring a variety of fresh sushi, rolls, and Japanese appetizers. Perfect for family dinners, date nights, celebrations, and gatherings with friends, Cowboy Japanese BBQ & Sushi offers a fun and memorable dining experience. 11660 Westheimer Rd, Ste 129, Houston, TX 77077 - Khám phá ẩm thực Houston, Texas review by Đinh Thanh Hải Cowboy Japanese BBQ & Sushi là một nhà hàng ẩm thực độc đáo ở khu vực West Houston, với những món ăn hấp dẫn giữa BBQ Nhật Bản, sushi, sashimi và các món ăn buffet không giới hạn (all-you-can-eat). Thực khách có thể tự nướng những loại thịt thơm ngon ngay tại bàn, đồng thời thưởng thức nhiều loại sushi, rolls và món khai vị Nhật Bản tươi ngon. Đây là địa điểm lý tưởng cho bữa ăn gia đình, hẹn hò, tiệc mừng và những buổi gặp gỡ bạn bè, mang đến một trải nghiệm ẩm thực vui vẻ và đáng nhớ.

First time trying this restaurant and it was pretty good! I enjoyed the angus beef cuts including…read morethe miso and shoyu marinades. The brisket also had good marbling and was great. The grill was extra smokey which gave the meats a good char and flavor, but can get tiring after eating for awhile. We also tried the sushi and was surprised by the freshness of the fish. Top fish cuts were salmon and red snapper. The yellowtail hamachi was a bit fishy and we did not really enjoy that. Overall, good experience and good wide variety of food.

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Cowboy Japanese BBQ & Sushi - Family dinner

Family dinner

Cowboy Japanese BBQ & Sushi - Wagyu chuck?

Wagyu chuck?

Cowboy Japanese BBQ & Sushi - Wagyu bone in short rib?

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The Pit Room - Memorial

The Pit Room - Memorial

3.9(244 reviews)
10.0 mi•Memorial
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Authentic Texas Barbecue. Very good food, and awesomely messy. Got the pulled pork, brisket,…read moresausage, and other meats. All were well seasoned and the sauce was incredible. Sides were ok, rice was incredibly well seasoned but the Mac and cheese was a bit underwhelming. I think the only thing would be the cost; quite pricey for barbecue. Additionally the service was pretty good - friendly staff who were more than willing to help. Very busy in the restaurant - definitely seemed like a staple in the community. Every table had paper towels, and while some of the tables were a little dirty, we were able to find a clean table to eat at.

First time going to this location, I ordered Mac and cheese, potato salad,brisket,ribs and a…read moresausage. The Mac and cheese was nice and creamy had a good flavor 8.5/10 Brisket was tender nice amount of fatty to it cooked to perfection good flavoring 9/10 Sausage was nice had a good bite to it great flavoring 8/10 Potato salad was nice had a crunch to it wasn't overly powering with mayo it had a tangy taste to it 8/10 Now the ribs unfortunately this is where it went down hill, they were extremely dry little to no seasoning you can tell they felt like they were cooked a while back and where left under a heat lamp definitely a disappointment for being a bbq place 3/10 Place was nice, trendy looking very spotless overall I would come back but it wouldn't be my first choice overall

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The Pit Room - Memorial - Here is where you start!  Check out that variety on their menu.

Here is where you start! Check out that variety on their menu.

The Pit Room - Memorial - One of my favorite BBQ spots in Houston. Pork ribs, brisket, beef rib, turkey, venison sausage.

One of my favorite BBQ spots in Houston. Pork ribs, brisket, beef rib, turkey, venison sausage.

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