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    Levant BBQ

    4.3 (134 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Lunch two meat plate
    Christine L.

    Ample parking with big outdoor covered patio for this Halal bbq joint. Friendly and casual place. Pluses 1. Brisket was lean, Mac and cheese very cheesy 2. Nice humus texture 3. Free soft serve ice cream Areas to improve 1. Limited menu - no chicken available during lunch on a Saturday. I thought the sausage and turkey were salty. 2. Price point high - $70 for two for lunch and tea Come here if you are close by and very hungry, not sure I would travel to eat bbq here.

    Kristy S.

    Food looked so good but prices did not. We got the $100 sampler platter. They are halal so no pork. Sausage was weird-- kinda dry and the inside fell into pieces. It had cheese in it. The other meats-- chicken, turkey and brisket were good. Overall pretty good experience. They're opening one in sugar land closer to me. Not sure I'll visit it again though as I've had better bbq

    Newton D.

    Levant BBQ is a halal style Texas BBQ fused with Mediterranean and Levantine flavors. Upon entering you are greeted with a huge open interior with modern spaces and can see the front line of the kitchen where they will prepare a plate of barbecue and sides of your choices. Their jalapeño cheese sausage was honestly the biggest hit for me over the brisket. Also, their sides are good. The seasonings on the barbecue meat in my opinion were a bit underwhelming and didn't give me a strong impression of the flavor profile, however, kept the rating high due to the quality texture.

    Hassan G.

    Tried Levant BBQ (@levantbbq) for the first time recently, and it did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was welcoming with a great outdoor setup and super friendly staff that made the experience even better. We ordered the Habibi Feast, which is perfect for sharing and gives you a little bit of everything. It came with brisket, turkey, chicken, and sausage--and every protein was cooked to perfection. The brisket was tender with a beautiful smoke ring, the turkey was juicy, and the chicken had a great flavorful crust. For sides, we went with mac and cheese, creamed corn, potato salad, and fried okra. Honestly, all of them hit--especially the creamy mac and cheese and the fried okra, which had a perfect crunch. We also tried the brisket shawarma, and that was a standout. It's a really cool fusion of Texas BBQ and Mediterranean flavors--smoky, saucy, and packed with flavor in every bite. Overall, this spot brings a unique twist to traditional BBQ with its Mediterranean influence. Great food, great service, and a solid atmosphere--definitely a place I'll be coming back to. Highly recommend if you're in Houston and want something different from your usual BBQ spot.

    Maria Aimen J.

    This is quickly becoming our favorite day date place. The meat is halal and delicious. We didn't have to wait long for our food, because you just go down-the-line and choose what you want. And so that makes it perfect if you don't have much time for a quick date. Everything is already cooked to perfection. We ended up not getting the ribs, because of the weight of them, but we did get the lean brisket and the fatty brisket and the lamb chops. Unfortunately, the fatty brisket tastes delicious and so we have to get more of that next time! We will definitely be getting that over the lean brisket. Lamb chops are usually my favorite thing, but I did not like the smokiness of them. Personally, I wouldn't not get them again. I love that they had refills for their drinks, can I especially like that they had ice cream. I definitely needed something a little sweet after all that savory. All of these things absolutely sealed the deal for me and I can't wait to see them again soon!

    Brisket, sausage, Mac n cheese, and quinoa cowboy caviar
    Dana K.

    We had a great experience at this bbq spot. The brisket melts in your mouth, the Mac n cheese was creamy, and the staff was very kind and hospitable.

    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.

    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.

    Habibi platter
    Nawal A.

    Everything is 10/10!!! I recommend the habibi platter for a larger group - you get to try a little bit of everything. Our group was large and the staff was very organized and accommodating. My favorite is the brisket and Mac and cheese. Ambiance is also really nice - great spot for families or a casual hangout

    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.

    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

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    Great service, the food was great! A great twist to BBQ/mediterranean food. Chef came out and interacted with us. Highly recommended!

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    So I recently moved to the area and was surprised that there was such an infamous restaurant right…read morearound the corner. After doing my research and seeing food bloggers post online about this place, I decided to try it! We went on a Saturday afternoon at 2 pm - packed! There were no tables available inside and there were people inside and outside waiting for their orders. That's something to be ready for if you come on a Saturday. Our order didn't actually take that long. Or maybe it took a little while and we didn't mind waiting. Either way, it wasn't that bad! Luckily it's located in a shopping area so there's always parking. My main gripe is that they close at 7pm. I'm sure there's a good reason for that but I've wanted to try it multiple times before but they've been closed! I ended up going with the infamous brisket and fried rice. The brisket was super tender - I was able to pull it apart with my fork. I typically shy away from brisket because usually it's tough. But this was delicious - tender and had a nice smoky flavor. Not overwhelming or too salty. The rice had a great flavor too. There were chunks of meat in that as well and the rice had a nice smoky flavor. Not too salty or greasy. It also came with some accoutrements - pickled onions, fresh pickled cucumbers, jalapeños, bbq sauce and bread. The cucumbers and onions stole the show - very fresh and refreshing. We were surprised at the pickled onions - they were soo good! Overall - worth the hype! I'll definitely be back to try ribs, chicken or pulled pork sandwich. I heard everything is good here!!

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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.

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    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!

    Really good bbq! I ordered the baked potato with brisket and ribs. That's enough food for two…read morepeople, but I was craving a baked potato while not wanting to miss out on the bbq. The ribs were nice not dripping with fat, but not dry either. The brisket was moist and very tender. The potato was super loaded with cheese, butter, sour cream, bacon bits and sprinkled chives. This place is next to a gas station, but not attached to the station shop. The restaurant is very clean, and everything looks brand new and spotless.

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    The Pit Room - Memorial

    The Pit Room - Memorial

    3.9
    (237 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    Houston has no shortage of barbecue, but this place understands that great barbecue doesn't have to…read morecome with a two hour line or a tray piled a foot high. The counter service keeps things moving while the food speaks for itself. The brisket was exactly what you'd hope for: a pronounced bark, a rendered fat cap, and slices that held together until they were pulled apart. The surprise for me was the brisket taco. Instead of feeling like a gimmick, it showcased the meat in a different way, balancing smoke, richness, and fresh toppings without masking the brisket. Good barbecue restaurants know their sides matter just as much as the meat. The mac and cheese was creamy, the sausage had a satisfying snap, and the house barbecue sauce complemented rather than covered the smoke. If you're visiting Houston, this is the kind of place that reminds you why Texas barbecue has earned its reputation. Efficient counter service, excellent brisket, and enough menu variety to keep you coming back.

    I was in the area and decided to try the pit room. It was hard to choose what to get but I ended up…read moreordering pork ribs, two meat plate with chicken, deer sausage and Lean beef, beans and potato salad. Also ordered turkey sandwich and 2 tacos , one beef and one pulled pork. My favorite thing was the fixings bar. I seriously felt fomo when I saw the food being made. The portions seem small to me. We enjoyed the food though. I did not like the pulled pork taco, maybe because it got soggy. I would like to try some other items and also their dessert.

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    Here is where you start!  Check out that variety on their menu.
    Here is where you start! Check out that variety on their menu.
    One of my favorite BBQ spots in Houston. Pork ribs, brisket, beef rib, turkey, venison sausage.
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