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Ryan's Smokehouse

4.2 (149 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Jessica S.

This hidden gem was amazing and they also have a drive through! I ordered the Chow Down baked potato, I asked for pickled jalapeños, they added pickles and pickled jalapeños; I am not complaining! The baked potato was huge, soft, and delicious! The toppings were exactly what I would have put on my own had I made it! My Chow Down and an unsweet tea was $15.16! It I love when a BBQ joint doesn't skimp on toppings, Ryan's doesn't skimp! This place is a definite hit and a must have!!

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Rob K.

Really great restaurant great service great food you won't go wrong and you'll meet great people like me when you go there. I'm not a worker. I'm a guest.

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The food was really good. Ribs were great, chicken tasted awesome, but the brisket was slightly a let down. I am from the land of incredible bbq though so I may have higher standards on the brisket. We got a 2 meat plate and a 3 meat plate, banana pudding, and a drink. It was so tasty. Staff was willing to accommodate (reasonable) requests and the service was fast. I feel like it was a good bang for our buck especially in comparison to other bbq places in the area. Sorry for the b/w pic I forgot to save it before posting

Paris C.

2 Meat Baked Potato w/side of mac and cheese, $20 WELL SPENT after work! *chopped brisket and sausage

Brisket plate with potato salad & cole slaw
Beth O.

The brisket & ribs were fantastic! We got 2 plates with sides. Everything was delicious and the portions were generous! We had potato salad, cole slaw, & beans. The beans were the right balance of sweet & spicy. The meats were fork tender & the service was outstanding!

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r8der12

My son and I came to Houston with his baseball team for a college showcase. After a long day in the sun and humidity, the boys wanted Texas BBQ. I mean, you can't go to Texas and not try their BBQ. So I looked up the best BBQ spots in Houston and chose this humble place. The reviews were good and even better, it was on our way back to the Hotel. Man! Thank God we came here. I wasn't expecting it to be in what I can only imagine, is a home, turned restaurant. I freaken love that! Makes you feel like you're eating in your Grandmother's or your aunt's Kitchen. I really wish I remembered the super sweet and super kind, ladies' names. Forgive me M&M, it's been a super long and hot n humid week, and this SoCal boy just isn't used to it lol. You two behind the counter made our experience even more enjoyable. You were kind and extremely friendly to all four of us. The conversation was friendly and felt like you two truly appreciated us being there. Very rare nowadays, especially in Los Angeles. So, thank you for making us feel welcome. Ok, food time.... I ordered the 3 meat plate which came with 2 sides. I got the Brisket, Pork Ribs, and Rotisserie Chicken with Potato Salad and Beans. M ( if anyone responds, please reply with their names ) even slipped us some sausages just so we can try them. All four of us pretty much had the same meats plus pulled pork. All of it was fantastic! M promised me that I would love the potato salad, even though I told her my Aunt made the best. M wasn't wrong, it was good and my Son loved their Mac n Cheese and coleslaw. The Pork Ribs were tender and came right off the bone. The Rotisserie Chicken was juicy and flavorful and the brisket was soft and delicious. Their BBQ sauce had great flavor and my Son loved the pulled pork. M&M came over and talked with us while they were cleaning up the dining room. We learned how long they've been around and about the potato challenge. My 16yr old son swore he could do it, unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to go back due to his changing baseball schedule. I promise ladies, we fully intended to go back, but time ran out. If I ever come back to hot n humid Houston, Ryan's will be the first place I go to eat at. My buddy wanted to try another BBQ spot the next day, so we went to a place that had good reviews, Pappas BBQ. I went in there expecting the same quality and taste as Ryan's, after all, this is Texas. Sadly, it wasn't. To be honest, that place didnt even compare to Ryan's Smokehouse. Customer service was bland, kinda like their food. They go way to heavy on the rub and their sides have no flavor. Pulled pork was dry and tasteless. Even if their food was good, their customer service fails in comparison to the love we got at Ryan's from M&M. Thank you ladies, for being so kind to us. You can see and feel just how much they love their customers and the food they provide. I'm sorry I can't remember your names ( I think I do, but I don't want to write them down and be wrong) so please don't take that as a sign that we don't appreciate how you treated us. Your food is amazing, but the love we got from you two, put Ryan's Smokehouse over the top! I truly hope I'm able to visit "ya'll" again. Hope you like my Texas accent lol. Its how we were immediately greeted by M, when we walked in " Welcome ya'll "

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James H.

Excellent barbecue and the staff is top notch. We had the ribs and brisket, which were quite flavorful, and he also gave us a bowl of sweet meat treats which included some nice fatty cuts and burnt ends. Ryan is a great guy and phenomenal cook. Definitely.Recommend, if you're going to the Johnson Space Center

Ribs, dry and burned.

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2 years ago

Great BBQ. Great taste. I drive past 3 other BBQ Restaurants to go to Ryan's. Their BBQ is so good, I don't even put sause on the meat.

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Thank u so much for the kind words hun! I’m so glad u came back!!

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3 years ago

The pork rib plate and brisket plate were awesome. Owners were very accommodating and appreciative.

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3 years ago

Great BBQ the people are always nice! Me and my boyfriend love to eat here, and have my had a problem with anything!

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3 years ago

The service is always friendly and they treat you like family. The food is excellent and some of the best BBQ that I've had.

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Thank you so much for the kind words, William! Merry Christmas!

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Delicious and deserving of a 5 star rating. I ordered ribs + beef slices. I enjoyed the food very much. Thank you.

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6 years ago

Very good food, very good service. Highly recommend, especially the potato fully loaded.

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6 years ago

Everything I was good!!! Brisket & links with bbq sauce, potato salad & bbq beans. I will be eating here more often

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6 years ago

Best barbecue in the area very good prices friendly owners There's no better place in town to get great barbecue

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“I had the chow down potato, and it comes with a hefty scoop of brisket, and plenty of fixings on the plate.”

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