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    Levant BBQ

    4.3 (135 reviews)
    Closed 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!

    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, 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.

    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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    2 months ago

    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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    Very tasty high quality food. Great atmosphere. Workers were super helpful and kind. Definitely coming back

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    Amazing service, great food, you need to try this place out if you like Mediterranean bbq. They treat their customers with class.

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