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4.3 (123 reviews)
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Reem H.

First time trying this place with my family while visiting from out of state, and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is clean, with comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. The service was warm and welcoming, our server Jana was really nice. The food was excellent. We loved the brisket, and the fact that it's halal is a major plus. Overall, a great experience.

Brisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage, beans and hummus.
Amanda C.

Everything we tried was delicious especially the jalapeño cheddar sausage. We also ordered the brisket and chicken. My favorites were the chicken and sausage. The chicken wasn't your typical seasoning either. The sides we had were beans and hummus. The beans were flavorful and the hummus could have been served with a side of pita or chips. That and a little brisket were the only things left over. They also offer self serve soft ice cream. I thought it was very creamy and delicious. Not sure if it's because I hadn't had ice cream in a while or if it was really that good.

The Lamb Neck & Fried Okra were fantastic !!!
Michael C.

I ordered 1/2 lb of Lean Brisket by itself and each slice was very delicious, consistent, had great smokiness, pink rings, black bark and supple seasoning. Very beefy, bold, hearty and lean without being too lean thanks to still having some fat on their edges. Very good quality meat and easy to cut. I dipped some bites in each of the two great, tasty bbq sauces they have, but didn't even need it tbh. I didn't get any sides, but love their fried okra when I do. The service was very welcoming, friendly and efficient. I still need to try the beef ribs next.

Plate 1: Brisket, sausage + 2 sides. Plate 2: Brisket, chicken + 2 sides.
Zain R.

I am not sure if I got served the same food that all these other influencers on social media are posting because my brisket was salty, my chicken dry, and the sausage even drier that it almost broke my fork. I hate to write negative reviews but I honestly feel like not even the sides made up for the fact that the food was either salty or just dry. The brisket I got was kind of smoky but extremely salty and fatty. I liked that it wasn't totally dry like their chicken and the sausage. The chicken had a lot of smoky flavor but I didn't really taste anything else from the rub. Thankfully it was tender so I was able to enjoy that with the pomegranate sauce from their self-serve condiment bar. The sausage was extremely dry and had no flavor. I didn't know what I was eating. As far as the sides go we got the mac and cheese, the cucumber and dill yogurt, the potato salad, and the coleslaw. The mac and cheese was just ok. The potato salad was probably my favorite thing that I tried along with the yogurt side with the cucumber and dill. The coleslaw had a slightly warm temperature so I am not sure if it was supposed to taste like that or not but it just didn't taste right to me. I would love to go back and give them another chance because everyone was super friendly and were able to answer my questions when I was in line. They did get busy when we were halfway done with our meal and the food looked better and fresher for these folks as they were coming out to sit down.

Tim C.

They were open on Christmas day. We enjoyed a one meat plate with 2 sides. The sides were fried okra and hummus and sliced moist end brisket....tasty. My wife got her a loaded baked tater with a side of fried okra.

Chopped brisket sandwich with pickled onion, Mac & cheese, and pistachio baklava.
Amanda W.

The brisket sandwich was very good! Meat had great flavor, didn't even touch the bbq sauce. Don't forget the pickled onions, soooo good on top! Mac & cheese was decent. Could use some more salt, and a stronger cheese. Pistachio baklava was flaky with a delicate flavor. Definitely will recommend this place to others!

Tri D.

If it wasn't for the service I would've easily given this spot a 2, but they were very friendly and helpful. I decided to give this place a try after hearing that they have good bbq and to be honest it might've been a bad day but it did not exceed my expectations at all. I decided to order their 2 meat plate that comes with 2 sides. I got their moist brisket, sausage, Mac & cheese, saffron rice & 1 baklava. My friend ordered the brisket sandwich along with some cream corn. * moist brisket- not very smoky nor enough bark to call this a good brisket but it wasn't bad. I did like that it was tendered & fatty. 3/5 * sausage- terrible. Extremely dry like it's been in the smoker for days. Probably the worst sausages I've ever had. Even the store ones taste better. It was so bad that I had to toss it in the trash. 0/5 * Mac & Cheese- it was a little too runny for my liking. Not that creamy or cheesy. It also didn't have any flavor. But passable for a cafeteria Mac & Cheese. 2/5 * Saffron rice- simple. Tasted like yellow rice. 1.5/5 * Brisket sandwich- the bread wasn't toasted but it was good in quality. Decent portions of brisket. 3/5 * cream corn- probably the best thing they had to offer. It was creamy but not as sweet since I think they added cheese into the corn. 3.5/5 * baklava- not bad. Crispy and flaky. 3/5 * bbq sauces- both were decent. Tangy & vinegary. Overall, I was pretty disappointed with my experience at this location. The food didn't live up to the hype. The portions were a bit small for the price & didn't match up with the quality. The ambiance is chill & they have a good amount of seating. Will I come back? Not any time soon but I'll give them one more chance.

Brisket Baked Potato- huge!
Rebecca B.

Huge Baked Potato and very filling. Fried okra was cooked perfectly. Friendly staff and service and beautiful & comfortable dining room. Complimentary vanilla ice cream as well - delicious!

Brisket sandwich, Mac and cheese, Cole slaw
Alan M.

I've heard great things about Levant BBQ and had to try during my visit to Houston. I had the brisket, sausage, brisket sandwich, as well as the cole slaw, Mac and cheese, and creamed corn. After you get your food there is a sauce and toppings bar to the side. Let's get into the food: Brisket: it was lukewarm, not as hot as I would have liked. The meat wasn't as moist or juicy as I would have liked either. It was just okay Sausage: they made their sausages a different way with breadcrumbs? It was either that or some sort of filler ingredient, which made it unique. I wasn't a fan because I didn't really taste much of the meat. Mac and cheese: just your average Mac and cheese, nothing special Cole slaw: there wasn't much mayo in it so it tasted healthier. I didn't really like it, but others may. Creamed corn: average. Not much else to say about this one. BBQ sauce: again, average. Not great, but by no means bad. Overall, Levant is a one and done for me. I just wanted to see what the hype was about when it first opened and now I have. With the many BBQ joints in Houston though, I would not consider them one of the best.

Brisket was tender but lacking in smoke and bark
Josh Y.

Good but not great, in a town with great bbq. My biggest problem with it is it isn't Texas style bbq. Not very smoky, and no real bark. The brisket and the ribs are tender, and I thought I would love it because there's no pork (messy cutting areas at BBQ places are unpleasant, there was no risk of pork juice getting on my brisket). But it just didn't have the right smoky, peppery flavor profile. The people are nice, and there's free ice cream. But I brought a visiting family member and felt let down that it wasn't real Texas BBQ. Way too expensive to miss the mark this badly. 3*

Brisket Sandwich
James W.

It was getting late at night and I was craving some BBQ. I ended up at Levante BBQ. I ordered a Chopped Brisket Sandwich. I think I enjoyed it enough to satisfy the craving but wasn't blown away. The bun was really good. It might of stole the show. The Jalapeños and Onions out-flavored the Brisket on the Sandwich. The service was good. It didn't take long for me to get through the line. Definitely had plenty of Mediterranean sides as options. The decor is definitely Mediterranean mixed with Texas style.

Free soft serve
Eman S.

Most friendly staff and owner working behind the glass. The aesthetic of this place is spot on with a gorgeous patio as well as indoor seating. $21 for 1 meat, 2 sides, 2 slices of bread and unlimited pickles, jalapeños, onions, sauces, etc. But trust me and upgrade to $24 for 2 meats because the meat portion increases even if you only get one meat. I almost died when I saw the free vanilla soft serve. All meat is halal and brisket was phenomenal. They also had turkey and sausage but the sausage was out. Chicken is available as well but not as a platter option. Baked potato could've been a tad softer and pass on the mac and cheese. Do go for the potato salad and creamed corn. Levant BBQ is a lovely add to the Houston landscape.

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