I ordered takeout for lunch and I was really disappointed. The portion size was really small and the bbq was cold.

The ambiance is like industrial meets farmhouse with shiplap and painted brick. The food is out of this world!!! The brisket is melt in your mouth amazing! Their sauce is homemade. As silly as it sounds, I LOVE their homemade pickles! Their brussel sprouts are also amazing!!!! Every time we come to Texas, Killen's is the first place we go! Diego provided phenomenal service and went above and beyond to make sure I didn't get glutened since I have celiacs. Highly recommend!! read more

The Mac & Cheese and Pork Belly were delightful, offering a delicious experience. The initial hiccup with the hard Biscuits & Gravy was swiftly resolved with a delightful replacement. Ashley, our waitress, was kind enough to fix it. We never heard from the manager. The Brioche French Toast with fruit and coconut syrup earned its praise for its tasty combination. Unfortunately, the Chicken Biscuit and Chicken Fried Chicken Benedict fell short with dry textures. The Chicken fried Chicken Benedict also had Jalapeños on it... this was no where on the description. On the bright side, the Big Ass Breakfast was well worth it, and the Scrambled Eggs and German Chocolate Cake maintained the positive streak. The "Happy Birthday" moment with the shareable cake added a sweet touch to the overall experience. Brunch only on Sunday's needs to be advertised , as such. When we think of Killeen's we think of hearty food like mac and cheese, meats, and good food. We were looking for things like grilled cheese brisket, Shrimp Po Boy, Nashville chicken... none of that was available on the Sunday brunch. In clearing the table with the menus, we saw a sliver of paper, like an afterthought- Advertising of the brisket, catfish, and other items which were not seen until after orders were in. Unfortunately, the special of the day menu was not with the regular menu, but were hidden with the alcohol menus- wines, bourbon, and whiskey. My suggestion would be to keep all menus together. Service from Miss Ashley was fine. My coffee cup only had one refill. Liam was great in keeping the glasses filled with water. Ambiance was open concept. Everything looked clean. You could see in the kitchen. The game was on. People were spread out evenly. When we go to PEARLAND, or STQ we don't run into these challenges- It's always fresh, good, and hot so we thought we would try this one... it's not the same. read more

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They lost the love they put in their food. It's such a shame. I wrote an email and they never responded. We dined after a bunch of changes apparently. They no longer serve cornbread. The bbq that night was stone cold. The beans tasted like they were from a can, and the potato salad was just, sad. read more

I've always heard about Killens and particularly how good the bbq is! This was 2nd time back in Houston and I really wanted to try it. Went in with table of 6 and didn't need a reservation and was seated promptly. Ordered a bunch of food and really liked the porkbelly and the queso! The bbq meats were good but not amazing? Maybe my mind has been hyped up with all the buzz and it just didn't meet my expectations? Really good service and there is a valet parking right next door. Will be back to give them another try but really want to go to the Pearland original location to see how good it can be! read more

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Chicken fried chicken is a great entree - juicy chicken, crispily fried on top of pillowy mashed potatoes with a delicious white gravy. We added a side of green beans (firm and tender) to build a superb dinner plate. Don't forget the deviled egg starter and peach bread pudding dessert (all served by the excellent and friendly staff) for a completely delectable culinary experience! read more

So this place carries the name of down home BBQ but it's actually Southern cooking that wishes to wear its black cocktail dress. So you get the chicken fried this and that, the charred brisket and all, but placed in shiny little silver trays and platters feigning fanciness. But I was totally open to the higher ticket price if it meant elevated dishes and higher quality ingredients.  The place was pretty empty when we got there and we were initially taken aback since most BBQ places, you'd be standing in line with a tray. We were asked to be seated, so I was anticipating a nice new experience.  Let's start off with the food: Brisket: nice and moist, cooked tender with great texture. But zero flavor. It couldn't stand alone without having to add the pickled condiments and sauce. And the accompanying BBQ sauce was also so weak despite it sitting fancifully in its dipping ceramic bowl  Ribs: nice color and char. But I took a bite and my teeth stopped cold and I find I couldn't even tear through the meat. With my teeth. So I looked like a freak trying to go at ribs with a fork and knife and even the knife had trouble piercing this slab that once was meat. It was cooked into plasticization, a process of overdone that warrants its own dictionary term. Wasnt sure if it was ribs or if I had accidentally ordered a chew toy. But it would be more accurate to label it as jerky.  Collard greens: sodium on blast. And also like taking a shot of vinegar if that's your thing.  Mac and cheese: actually a nice taste to it. Came in a super fancy silver bowl with handles. Gooey cheesy with tender pasta. But I don't know what type of cheese is used but it's the heaviest pasta I've ever had. Like there was actual weight on my fork and once it's in your mouth, it sticks like peanut butter. Which might explain my following stomach upset.  Drinks : very very blah. They tasted boring and bland. Not sure how even a margarita could be off but they all were watered down in flavor and sad.  The taste of the food wasn't good but bearable. However, the consequent indigestion was not. Both my company and I had the most horrible indigestion and stomachaches for the rest of the day. I suspect the brick mac and cheese was the culprit but not sure if it's an individual dish or the combo.  Service But the worst part of the overall experience may have been the service. It started off nice at first. But we were barely halfway through our meal when they waiter hurriedly came and asked us to doggy bag up our meal in progress. It was annoying but we let it go. Then he came back around 3 more times and it was basically, order dessert or hit the road. We we clearly still trying to gnaw through the rest of our meal and drinks yet kept getting rushed out. We were having great conversation and kept getting interrupted just to be rushed out. The place was barely full so it certainly was not for any seating for waiting patrons. We felt like we were getting kicked out once the order was done. The restaurant is laid out where you can see the whole staff working, and in general, there seems to be a collective misery or at least boredom. Not the best ambiance.  The good thing is decent parking spaces for the area. So it's obvious I won't be returning. Heightened prices with lower value and getting sick to boot.  We were having a great day but this place partially ruined it. read more

Killen's - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

If I could give Killen's in the Heights, six stars or more I would if you want to try a variety of foods this is the place to come. Devaughn R. Our server was great. He provided exceptional customer service. The Fried Fish PO-BOY. And the three meat combo bbq are excellent. The ambience is modern-rustic. Flavored teas are not on the menu, but our server went out of his way to accommodate our request. It was very good. I beg all reading this review please come and eat at Killen's it worth every penny. Large portions size's you could share if choose too. read more

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We had family in town a couple weeks ago and was excited to take them to Killen's. Unfortunately, the brisket that we bragged about was dry and not very tasty. It was a little embarrassing but the chicken stole the show! The chicken is consistently very good and the ribs are consistently good, but, I'm not sure if I will ever get the brisket again. We even ordered moist brisket but it must have been an off day for brisket. Oh, while the sides were good, the greens were also not quite as good as the last time. read more

Ambiance is nice, food is average. The service was very slow and our waiter was just an oddball who kept making weird comments. I was between the catfish or the short rib and he said "well because you're a woman I recommend the catfish." Does he think the female stomach is too sensitive to handle beef LOL. I prefer killens STQ overall, better quality and service read more

I have heard of Killen's BBQ for a while. We decided to give this a chance for lunch today. I was confused when we walked in and was sat at a table with cloth napkins. Our waiter was super friendly and knowledgeable and even admitted he loves the whole menu. We started with the brisket queso, and it was delicious! The brisket made me glad we chose the brisket as our option. We got our brisket and pulled pork and so many sides! The brisket was so delicious, I didn't need to use the sauce! The pulled pork was so good, and it am not a pork person. The fried okra was so crispy, the potato salad was a perfect balance, the beans were good, and the macaroni and cheese was crunchy and had a great cheese pull. The food was delicious, all the staff we interacted with were kind and always made sure we were being taken care of. We will definitely come back! read more

I made reservations for Easter Brunch with a friend. The parking lot was a little tight. I had to circle around a few times before finding a spot so keep that in mind if you want to make your reservation on time. The vibes give "country diner" aesthetics in my opinion. Our waiter was really nice and very attentive. I ordered a small mimosa carafe which made about 3 wine glasses. For my meal I ordered the chicken fried chicken which came with mashed potatoes and also ordered a waffle as a side. My friend ordered the French toast meal(she opted to leave the fruits off) and a side of greens. The food came out extremely fast. Like between 5-10 minutes fast which almost makes me wonder if it's pre-prepped in the back just waiting to be served I really enjoyed my chicken friend chicken. It was a huge portion and was well seasoned, especially with the white gravy. I asked for a side of dark gravy for my mashed potatoes and it was not good to me. It had a weird after taste. Also my masked potatoes seemed really thick which isn't how I usually prefer it but I ate it anyway. I tried my friend's French toast and it was cool. Nothing spectacular except they did have this interesting sweet honey butter type or syrup that was really good for the French toast. read more

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We are back and again good and service was good. Tony our server is awesome. He was energized and took a good care of us. Please send our best compliment to him. read more

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I ordered via Uber eats and had their Mac and 14oz steak. Honestly this place has the best Mac n cheese I've ever had in a restaurant. Generally speaking, Homemade Mac is better than restaurant Mac, but Killeen's Mac can def compete. The steak was was seasoned and was cooked perfectly. I highly recommend.! read more

I arrived later so my party had time to go over the menu, after expecting a different menu. they informed me that everything we picked out ahead of time wasn't available & since it wasn't made known that Sunday was a brunch only menu my options were very limited as someone with an egg allergy. Service with a smile, Ashely was amazing she checked on us regularly and helped resolve any problem we had which unfortunately we did have one....the biscuits were harder than croutons, we thought that's how they were supposed to be so we didn't think to mention it but just asked out of curiosity and were informed they are in fact not supposed to be like that. my brother ordered the chicken biscuit and ran in to the same issue of a crunchy biscuit. i opted for the pork belly and mac & cheese definitely recommend those items. the interior was definitely southern upscale farm aesthetic i enjoyed the time there but wouldn't come back nothing really stood out as phenomenal. we even split dessert for my birthday and the cake was so dry we didn't finish it :( definitely had higher expectations hopefully this was just a one off kinda day. read more

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I have been to this location many many time but under the former ownership affectionately know as Hickory Hollow, besides the restaurants location and worn exterior this place is totally unrecognizable. My first visit to Killen's was with a few business associates, with all of us being out of towner's the consensus for dinner tonight was Texas BBQ - I was totally surprised when I walked through the door, this restaurant has been transformed into a beautiful restaurant with a beautiful open dining area and kitchen it was a total make over that is so inviting it's such an upgrade my concerns began to stir thinking it may be a little pretentious and the three of us all questioned our choice after seeing the modern dinnerware the beautiful table settings and decor it looks like no bbq joint I've been in on this side of White Oak Bayou in all the years I've traveled to Houston. We were seated without a wait although the restaurant was mostly filled, our server greeted us only moments after we were seated and took our drink orders - local beers on tap for everyone. Entrees of course the "bbq sampler platter": Brisket - smoked to perfection, barky, fatty, moist and tender - the hand carved portions were large and thick and there is absolutely no need for a knife this brisket exhibited all the characteristics of succulent Texas Q at it best. Texas Style Sausage - absolutely love fresh smoked sausage and Texas Style sausage ranks amongst the top of my favorites - sure I know that all aren't created equal but Killen's has a great one cookin up here. Pork Ribs - fall off the bone tender, not over-sauced and sweet and savory although the beef rib probably is the signature menu item but that is just an opinion from my observation from the neighboring table. Tater-Salad - mustard based and perfectly executed yes it's probably the perfect pairing with bbq I loved it. Bbq Beans - smoky, balanced and delicious meat included at no charge! Pickles and Sliced Raw Onions - required veggies do the right thing and eat them. I loved this place as did my guest - the service was excellent and the prices were reasonable there's lots of value here I can't wait to return... read more

Killen's - The Killens BBQ Plate 3 Meat - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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A group of us went researching for good bbq on a Wednesday evening. Our first choice (Truth) was closed for dinner (only on Wed!) So we went 100 feet away to Killen's. The restaurant was about half full at 6pm and they were easily able to seat the 8 of us at one of their larger tables. Service throughout the evening was excellent. Our Uber driver mentioned he had gone to Killen's for his bday earlier this year and recommended the 2 or 3 meat plates. However, upon reviewing the dinner menu this was no where to be found. We all had our hearts and stomachs set on that, especially after discovering that their dinner menu does not feature a lot of bbq options. However, our waiter said that - for us - they would honor the same lunch menu, including at the same price -- $21 for two meats (6 oz portions each) plus 2 sides (see pic). He properly advised that the sides are a little smaller than the ala cart sides mentioned in the dinner menu (which also costing $5-8 / each). Entrees arrived about 20 minutes later and they were by most accounts everything we were hoping for. The "lean" brisket was indeed lean but barely lukewarm. Ditto for the pulled pork. Both were tasty but would have been substantially better at true serving temps. We sampled one another's meats and sides and I have to say the mac/cheese is one of the best ever... neither too thick nor too creamy and with a nice baked crust on top and around the small bowl's edges. The brussles sprouts were soggy/limp and also lukewarm and, like the brisket, could have been excellent if freshly fried and served (the proper flavors were all there). The lone disappointment was the spinach salad ($16). It came absolutely drenched in a creamy dressing that made the salad inedible. The salad has terrific potential - with its sliced strawberries and candied pecans - just order the dressing on the side! One very annoying practice was that the restaurant does not split bills more than 4-ways. Whaaaat? So the eight of us each paired up to generate 4 bills and one person charged that tab while the other person in the pairing zelled/venmo'd their share back to the payor. The tip was also automatically included at 20% which was perfectly ok. Plenty of private parking in their lot. read more

Killen's - Two-meat entree (includes 2 small sides) $21 (6/2023) - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

I absolutely love this place! I normally take advantage of the drive-through services... drive-through servers are always nice, the food is amazing. I personally love the brisket queso. And the family platters are really good. I've had the brisket, chicken and sausage and I've never had a problem. read more

I wanted the Texas Brisket Burger but the waiter said it's usually cooked for lunch so I ordered the Cafeteria Burger. Overall everything was good. read more

Killen's - Cafeteria Burger. - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had high hopes, but always do for friend chicken and mashed potatoes. It was good, don't get me wrong but no wow factor. The side dishes were pretty pricey too, and too much for one. The very berry smash was tasty for sure. I wish I tried the chicken pot pie, but I don't know if I'll make the trip back to do so. I'm an out of towner always looking for a great review on Yelp! read more

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I walked through the doors surprised of how wonderful the inside looked. The waitress and hosts were kind and treated my party with care. The waitress answered all of our questions about the menu and made sure we were fully knowledgable on portions to order. Brisket, sausage, pull pork, and turkey were great. The corn here is a MUST TRY. Top barbecue spot here in Houston. read more

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Killens bbq . Came here for dinner around 5pm before they close at 6pm on a Monday evening. Note self don't go to Texas bbq spots when it's closing because it's not fresh like when they open in the mornings. . I got the one meat platter beef brisket. It was dry and I was disappointed. I didn't finish it and just threw it away. The bbq sauce on the table were all not my favorite. It was just dry and hard to chew. The 2 sides I got was Mac and cheese and collard greens. . Burnt ends - this was over cooked and barely any fat on them. It was no for me. The flavor was good tho. Not like what I imagine the texture would be like. Sides . Mac and cheese- it was creamy and cheesy good. The flavor wasn't too rich to the point where after one bite, your like no thanks. It was good. . Collard greens - this was a bit salty. The texture and everything else was cooked right. Just a little less salt would have been better. . Overall the best item I had from this place was the Mac and cheese. I had to some research on other reviews and many say the beef brisket is on the dry side. So it wasn't me coming during closing time. I would give this spot one more try but for the need rib if I'm in houston again. . Ambiance was casual. You order from the counter, then find your seat and enjoy. Self serve condiment bar and utensils and self serve soda fountain too. Ambiance inside was casual. I do like the outdoor with all them benches to picnic on a better weather day . Hope this review helps and thanks for reading. Have a yelptastic day. read more

I visited several restaurants on a recent trip to Houston, but few could compare to this place. The brisket spring rolls were spicy and delicious. I hope that they are bumped up as a regular menu item. The deviled eggs were okay, but the real star appetizer was the pork belly. It's the sauce of the pork belly that makes it a must order item. The chicken pot pie was enormous. I split it with someone and we still had to take half of it to go. Their BBQ Plate is a good way to have the famous Killeen Barbecue without a visit to Pearland and the long lines! I can't wait to return. read more

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Weekday lunch and I almost couldn't find it because there wasn't a visible marking on the outside of the building. Decent sized parking lot next to the restaurant for the area... Apps We got the pork belly (5/5 unhealthy goodness) and queso (3/5, meh, with some meat pieces inside) Entree 3 meat BBQ plate with potatoe salad and cole slaw (4/5). Decent BBQ. Dessert Strawberry cake (4/5, super sweet but definitely a good southern dessert) Overall a solid experience; however I feel for straight up BBQ, go for Truth or Pinkertons but this is also a good traditional dine in option. read more

Killen's - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Loved the kitchen view. We ordered the blue cheese bacon which was amazing if you like blue cheese and the pork belly for appetizers, which were also quite tasty. For the entrees, we ordered the fried chicken, pork chops and the cafeteria hamburger and a side of Mac and cheese, and collards for the fried chicken. There was a slight up charge but not much. We chose mashed potatoes and black eyed peas to compliment the pork chop. I have to say the main entrees were good but unfortunately the sides were lacking flavor. I give the sides a 5 out of 10 and the entrees a 8 out of 10. And for portion size they get a 10 out of 10. Now as for service, they were initially slow, but in their defense it was super crowded, however they tried their best to continuously let us know that someone would be there with us soon. So for service I give them a 9 out of 10 because they recognized that we were waiting and didn't just leave us hanging. We also ordered an old fashion and tequila drink. They both were good. Nothing spectacular just good. I'm not sure if I would return but if I do I'm definitely going to try the fried shrimp because they were mini lobster sized but tonight I was in the mood for a burger. read more

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I wasn't super sure of what to expect from the outside but don't let it deceive you inside was welcoming and the ambiance was great. The lighting was flattering, there's a great view of the open kitchen. The service was great, even though it was getting busy with lunch on Father's day weekend. My server was attentive and super polite. If you're by yourself or just with another friend I would suggest sitting at a hightop table or at the bar. They have a full bar with special cocktails and a bunch of whiskey and bourbon on display. I had a craving got BBQ and Killen's BBQ in Pearland was too far to make that trek but this has the same level or quality as it's sister restaurant. I got the brisket and pork ribs plate with potato salad and pack beans. It also had come with pickles and onions. These portions were huge you definitely will get a bang for your buck here since the BBQ location in Pearland will charge you slightly more and their portions were smaller. I got three thick/large slices of moist brisket and three large pork ribs. They were both fall apart tender, melt in your mouth. The only downside is that they don't offer the 3 BBQ sauce selection but it's definitely worth it. This plate is definitely enough to share and everything I've seen come out of the kitchen looked good. Potato salad good, baked beans had bits of brisket meat in it I think as well. read more

Killen's - Two Meat Plate - pork ribs and brisket - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Killens bbq plate is soooo good! The ribs and brisket got me in a headlock. I've been there 2 times this week and I'm already planning my next visit. I tried the chicken the first time I went but ended up eating most of my friends bbq plate when we went back we both got the bbq plate. Lol I want to try other things on the menu but when I walk in and smell that brisket it just do something to my spirit. The beans are so good too. Im not saying the other stuff isn't good, but the ribs and brisket gone make you forget about everything else. The service is okay, they gone come by every so often, but I don't care that they forget stuff because the ribs and brisket still good. read more

Killen's - Killens BBQ Plate 2 Meat ribs and brisket - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food was average at best. Stroganoff was fine. Barbecue beef was dry, tasteless and the sauce they gave was over whelmingly sweet. The sauce would have over powered good barbecue, which we didn't get. Fries were good, Brussel sprouts were similarly flavorless, deviled eggs were good. read more

I was looking forward to eating here because I've heard such good things about the location in Pearland. I ordered the chicken fried steak which came with country gravy and a side of cream corn, and collard greens. I also got banana pudding. The only things that tasted good where the chicken fried steak and white gravy along with the banana pudding. This place really needs to work on their side items. The creamed corn tasted sour... and the collard greens tasted sour... I am not sure if they put sour cream in the corn and vinegar in the greens, but it was not good. And they are not cheap so I wasted quite a bit of money and the sides are still sitting in my fridge days later, I will toss them today. I can tell that this restaurant can cook quality food, but those side items definitely need some work. The chicken fried steak was delicious and tender and the white gravy was amazing. But it did not all come together because of how unpleasant the side items were, I didn't have a full meal which was disappointing. I will try them again in a few months, and update my review. read more

Killen's - The collard greens & creamed corn were not good, days later still sitting in the fridge, smh.. - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

I liked this place the first couple times I came but my recent two visits I probably won't be back. The pork belly wasn't as moist this past time and the sauce was a little too sweet. The chicken fried chicken was meh and same with the burger. I would go to Mia's table for chicken fried chicken. read more

Plenty of seating, knowledgeable service staff and GREAT food. We had drinks, veggie plate and fried chicken. My husband said it was the best fried chicken he'd ever had. read more

Dined in on a Thursday at 6:45 pm and only the bar area was available. Bar staff is extremely friendly and tentative! Kudos to management! I ordered: Salty dog drink: I like grapefruit and this was very tasty. Even the pink salt on the glass tasted like grapefruit. Killen's BBQ plate: I asked for fatty brisket and it was some what fatty, but I was given the end pieces and some of the brisket looked shredded and dry. The sausage is handmade and it was a tad gamy. I asked what meat is used and was told pork and beef. Not my favorite. Pork rib was good and fell off the bone. The sides that came with it was beans and potato salad which were very good. Chicken fried chicken: I will definitely come back for this dish! Perfectly seasoned and it came with mashed potatoes and white gravy (I requested the gravy on the side) with a side of beans. Creamed corn: I always need this side when eating BBQ. it was very good and went well with both dishes. Peach bread pudding: It came out pretty watery and did not have a crispy top layer. It could use some candied pecans and more peaches! The waitress said we can request that next time. It was not too sweet and I will order this again. Overall great dining experience and I will definitely be returning. read more

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We were in the area and decided to try this spot. We arrived during there brunch hours, which I wasn't mad at. I had their steak and eggs. The steak was cooked well, would've liked a little more flavor. But the hash brown and eggs were good. My husband has the chicken and waffles, which he rated 7 out of 10. Due to the typical waffle. Also the environment was more for adults. Would love to go back for a date night and try the bbq. read more

Killen's - Steak and eggs - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Slap yo mama good bbq!! Got the 2 meat w/ moist fatty brisket and ribs. Side of Mac n cheese also. The bbq was on point, bbq sauce delicious, the pickles taste homemade and were fresh. Potato salad yummy. Even the baked beans and I'm never a fan of bbq beans. I really wish I could've tried the strawberry cake but they didn't have any. Great food, loved the interior and nice staff. read more

Killen's - 2 Meat BBQ Plate - Two Meat - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

I visited Killen's for dinner a few weeks ago on a weeknight. The parking lot was almost full and inside it was busy, Fortunately our party of four had made reservations and we were seated on time. We were immediately presented with the drink menu and asked for our selections. Like right now! Like can't you give me a minute to read the drink menu and about the specialty cocktails? With him hovering over us, I quickly asked for the Mission Control cocktail. I must say that the drink was very good in taste, kind of sweet and had vanilla vodka, passion fruit and cava. I actually had two of these that night! What I didn't like was being so rushed in picking it. No thank you, Jacob! Anyway, the layout of the restaurant is basically one room and it was kind of noisy. So typical in many restaurants especially when they are close to being full. Therefore conversation can be a challenge as it was with us. The menu has a nice variety of different kinds of comfort food. After realizing that I could have tried several things on the menu, I went with the fried chicken ($22) which I had heard good things about and added a side of creamed corn ($9). My chicken also came with mashed potatoes and brown gravy. By the way, I was told that the chicken fried steak here is the same as the one at Killen's STQ which I had when visiting there. The food came out in less than 20 minutes. The chicken was very good in taste with a nice crust, juicy meat and nice flavor. The spuds and gravy were good too. The creamed corn was excellent and a well worth extra cost side to consider ordering. I'm giving a 4 (despite our waiter) because the food was very good and I would return. The Killen's name draws a lot of attention in the Greater Houston area hence this restaurants popularity. Having a free dedicated parking lot is a plus along with its general location. I'm not sure I would recommend coming here if you want a quiet intimate experience. read more

Killen's - Fried chicken dinner with a side of creamed corn - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've gained more followers on my instagram thanks to this beef fossil. (jk) Creamy mashed potatoes. Mac and cheese was OK. Better ambience over Truth style. read more

Killen's - Beef Rib - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

COVID-19 review. When Ronnie Killen opens a new restaurant, I just have to go and try it. Before coming here I had to look up if parking was going to be an issue, but I was glad that the restaurant had its own parking lot. However, note that the parking lot would get full and you might have to park off site and walk to the restaurant. I was lucky enough to find parking in the lot, but I did see other patrons parking elsewhere and walked to the restaurant. We had an appointment at 7:15 pm but didn't actually get seated until about 30 minutes later. This, however, was not the restaurant's fault. The patrons who were sitting at the table that was meant for us actually stayed longer than expected - they had been there about 2.5 hours at 7:15 pm and obviously didn't leave until another 30 minutes later. Once we were seated, we were soon greeted by our server, Dylan. To summarize his service, Dylan was helpful and pleasant throughout our stay there. Also, I noticed that the staff working in the restaurant from the hostess, the bartenders, and Dylan were all wearing face masks. There were some patrons who 'forgot' to put their face masks on when using the restroom (I ran into a couple of them) but I made sure to keep my distance from them. As a group, we ordered and tried plenty of items from the menu. For appetizers, we tried the Pork Belly, Deviled Eggs with Pulled Pork, and the Brisket Tamale. I enjoyed all of the appetizers but I don't think I would order the tamale again. Not because of lack of flavor, but I think the portion is too little in relation to its price. As for the rest of them? To my surprise, I enjoyed the deviled eggs the most. Yes, even more so than the pork belly! For my entree, I personally ordered the 'small' Chicken Fried Steak. Here, 'small' is definitely relative because the portion was definitely not small. I thought the chicken fried steak was delicious and the mashed potato that it was sitting on was super yummy. I also ordered a side of Mac & Cheese and if you've tried any other Killen's restaurants' Mac & Cheese before, then you already know how good it is. But if you haven't, then you should definitely try them. My friends ordered various entrees: Chicken Fried Chicken, 8-oz Filet, and Smothered Pork Chop. We also ordered a side of creamed corn (sorry, I forgot to take a picture of the creamed corn). I got to try a piece of everything and I enjoyed them all. If I had to rank all the entrees that we had at the table, I'd have to go: Filet, CFS, CFC, and Pork Chop. However, the next time I dine in here, I'm definitely going to try the short rib because when I saw the short rib at another table, I was drooling inside. And oh, if you had to choose between Mac & Cheese and Creamed Corn, I highly suggest the creamed corn. Not to say the Mac & Cheese is not good, but the creamed corn is just out of this world. For desserts, we ordered one of each: German Chocolate Cake, Peach Bread Pudding, Banana Pudding, and the Carrot Cake. Again, everything was great! My favorite dessert was the carrot cake, followed with the banana pudding, the bread pudding, and the chocolate cake. Would I be back again? Hell yes. The Smoked Short Rib is definitely calling my name and I want another taste of the creamed corn and the carrot cake. I highly suggest you try it as well when you get the chance. read more

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When I think about the best of accessible Houston dining, I think about Killen's. Our party of 8 had an absolute FEAST and every single dish did not disappoint. I'm guessing they're relatively new because there wasn't a wait even on a Friday night at prime time but judging from the quality of the food, there definitely should have been. I definitely recommend doing family style dining so that you can try a little bit of everything. As a group 8 strong, that meant trying A LOT of different things. Appetizers: Deviled Eggs Bacon Pork Belly Wedge Salad Popcorn shrimp Mains: Smoked short rib Chicken fried steak (large) Catfish and fries Chicken pot pie Ribeye Sides: Mac n cheese Cornbread Creamed corn Brussel sprouts Mashed potatoes Although everything was good, a few standouts were the deviled eggs, wedge salad, pork belly, chicken fried steak (the large is LARGE), and mashed potatoes. Total came out to $260 pre-tax/gratuity and $336 afterwards. I guess that's not considered cheap (~$42/person), but man did we feast. If you have a large group, ask for the BIG table right in front of the kitchen. You're going to need it given the volume of food you'll be ordering. read more

Killen's - Deviled eggs were a delight - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is their restaurant version restaurant. Inside is very nice and open feeling. We ordered the shrimp poppers, wedge salad, country fried steak, deviled eggs, carrot cake, and strawberry cake. Shrimp poppers were crispy and cooked well, wedge salad was huge but nothing to write home about, the country fried steak was just so heavy I couldnt eat it but it's probably just not my thing. The carrot cake was hot and so moist and you can taste the spices. The strawberry ale was pretty good but think it needed to thaw a bit more. The deviled eggs were my favorite by far. The candied pork belly on top made it extra good. read more

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A great restaurant with a delicious menu and a nice ambience. Will definitely come back here.(A)