So glad I found this spot. Awesome BBQ sandwiches and cool small town atmosphere. Staff is super…read morefriendly too. Brisket sandwich is so good. Only $10 too.

Truth be told, my wife ate everything. I don't know why she's not writing this review... but…read moreanyways here I am. Absolutely an amazing place, with a great crowd and great service. My wife is still talking about this place. I don't blame her! She ate everything! I would defiantly come back. Thank you again! Truly delicious and best spot! P.S: honey don't kill me

Look rough and on the outside but don't be deceived because the inside is so cute! Great service…read morewith kind employees. Lost one star because they were out of multiple items but the food they did have was amazing!

That was the worst BBQ I've ever had. The brisket was EXTREMELY DRY and had no flavor. I could…read moreliterally use it as a hammer. My buddies food was cold and flavorless. Would NOT recommend.

Stopped here yesterday and got 1.25 lbs of mixed (moist and lean) brisket -- $27.00 per pound and a…read moreslab of ribs ($20.75 per pound) which was about 2.25 pounds (pics attached). My favorite were the ribs. Cooked perfectly. Tender but not falling off the bone. Well trimmed. Great flavor. Basted lightly in a bbq sauce. The brisket was good and appears to be their most popular item (they run out frequently). But I've had other brisket that I like better. I like their bbq sauce and they gave an ample portion on the side. It's a small place and there is no eating inside although they have outdoor seating. It's counter service. And a big plus is you watch them carve and weigh your meat while the person at register keys in exactly what you owe. Process was friendly and expedient. I've been here a couple of times before and will definitely be back.

I found this spot on YouTube and seeing is believe with this place. The food and tamales were…read moreOUTSTANDING. I had to stop myself multiple times from going back to make sure we could try the other places on our list but this one was by far one of my absolute favorites. The service was amazing and very fast and while we didn't eat here the area to eat here was very cute and outside, which in Texas is my favorite. If you ever have the opportunity to stop in here and grab some tamales and brisket I HIGHLY recommend it!

Why 5 stars? Because the brisket sandwich could not have hit the spot more…read more --- --- --- I've had Smokin Z's bookmarked for a long time, but even though I go to Friendswood a lot to visit family, this is still just a bit too much of a hike from there. So when I was looking for a place to eat somewhere on our trip home from Galveston, I knew this might be my best chance. I'd originally planned on just ordering a simple brisket sandwich, but as I looked at the menu, I felt like I wanted one of everything. I was really tempted to order a loaded baked potato, but because I'd be eating it in the car, I figured that might be a bit too messy, so I eventually went with Plan A. One bite into that thing and I knew I made the right decision. It was so juicy and so flavorful. Just the perfect lunch for what I was craving. And then to make this love story even better, later that day, I went to HEB. My HEB happens to have one of those BBQ restaurants inside of it, and it's never open when I visit because I always do my grocery shopping in the morning. But this particular visit was at about 4pm. And I opted to order the exact same thing: a brisket sandwich, so that I could compare the two. I'm sure this is not news to Smokin Z's or their fans, but this was the most lopsided competition I've experienced in a while. My visit to HEB only made me appreciate Smokin Z's more, as the HEB version tasted like something made by my 11 year old nephew. I'm embarrassed I even put the two head to head, as we're talking about a totally different weight class here.

Came here for dinner and tried out the loco links…read more Place was easy to find and parking was plenty Staff is really friendly and nice Links were juicy full of flavor and spices

In the great State of Texas, if you're going to barbecue, you'll have to do it as exceptionally as…read moreyou can. That said, Galveston's own Koop's goes above and beyond when it comes to giving meats the low and slow treatment. Koop's has sat on 45th and Broadway for at least five years, but today -- my 45th birthday -- was my first time visiting one of the island's very beloved eateries. Even before I set foot through its front door, my heart, mind and stomach were set on a one-meat platter consisting of brisket. I told P.J., who owns and operates the establishment, to give me a combination of moist and lean since I was a new customer. Well, well, well. It turned out that I made the right decision to get both types of brisket because I thoroughly enjoyed the one-meat platter: juicy, tender and ample. It was super easy to cut into pieces, too. I paired the meat with macaroni and cheese and broccoli and cheese after learning that the sides that I originally wanted -- the dirty rice and the corn -- ran out for the day. The former sides came in generous helpings, but because I was so enamored with the brisket, I didn't finish them, and they're now sitting in my fridge with the next item I'm going to rave about. My mom accompanied me, and she ordered the loaded baked potato. You know the old adage, "Everything's bigger in Texas"? It applies to the tater because it was massive enough to feed a whole family. A baked potato that huge isn't stingy on deliciousness. According to my mom, it was a bit spicy, which isn't a bad thing if you ask me. The interior of Koop's is quintessential Texan with some hints of the island. It was like dining inside an old time country store sitting beside a dirt road. To the right of the entrance is a corner that boasts the restaurant's numerous trophies and accolades, letting you know that they take their craft very seriously. As for the staff, P.J. and Kevin, the gentleman who served us our orders, are super friendly. Future diners are more than likely to leave Koop's not just full, but with a slightly larger friend circle.

Koops has owners who are genuinely kind, and that alone makes the experience memorable. When he…read moreasked how I liked the food, I didn't sugarcoat it -- told him it wasn't my thing. Instead of brushing it off or giving the usual polite nod, he actually asked why, listened, and seemed to care about the answer. That part stood out more than anything on the plate. BBQ is a tradition, and everyone has their own style. Koops has theirs, and it clearly works for plenty of people. It just isn't mine. I won't be back, but the fact that the owner took the time to ask, listen, and treat feedback like something worth hearing says a lot about the place and the people running it.

Good choice for lunch. Their jalapeño sausage is fantastic! We also enjoyed the BBQ beans with…read morebrisket.

Wow what a surprise! We almost passed it by! This small older building is jam packed with friendly…read morepeople and smoked meat from bbq heaven! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

My husband and I loved every bite! The brisket was smoky perfection, the ribs were amazingly…read moreseasoned, and the collard greens and red beans were so good we almost licked our plates. I don't usually like BBQ sauce, but my husband convinced me to try their family-recipe sauce--and I couldn't stop putting it on my ribs! We barely said a word during the meal, and when we did, it was to talk about how good the food was. Dede made the experience even better with wonderful service. We can't wait to go back!

This place was nasty. My meat was sour. I never got my refund on this food. I was on a field trip…read morewhen I went to this location I would never go back. They were nice people, but that day it wasn't my day.

I just found out about this place and it is tucked away behind a Chevron gas station. I had to call…read morethe restaurant because I couldn't find it even while using my phone. When I walked in, the place was clean and the aroma of BBQ was smelling really good in the air. The decor was very nice and the owner was even nicer and very welcoming. I went in there only looking for ribs because I have found that a really good rib is hard to find, however, the ribs here were very tasty, a little pricey, but very good. I always say that I don't mind paying extra when the food is as good as the money spent for it. Now, let me tell you that I only purchased a pound of ribs and a quart of Mac and cheese and the M&C was also good. I believe that the young man helping behind the counter was the owner's son so that tells me that the business is family owned, can't go wrong with that. The other sides looked delicious as well but I was not really that hungry for other dishes. I will go back and try the other items on the menu at another time. Now that I know where it is, it will be easy peasy to get there again. Once again, I forgot to take a picture of the food but I will when I go back. Anyway, pull up on em at Luka's Barbecue & Steak and enjoy!

Satisfying brisket dinner that you can enjoy in a laidback atmosphere. No frills, good homestyle…read moreBBQ is the name of the game here. Simple, well executed brisket, and very filling. You know it is good when you can smell the wood burning from outside wafting in that tasty smell. I ordered the lean and it was moist and well cut. The bbq set it off the tastebuds as if I was having Brisket made by a family friend. No complaints and you can tell the wood was high-quality. Locking in all that great flavor! Highly recommend giving this place a taste.

Best around! Love T-Bone. Love their menu. I have never had a bad meal at T-Bone. No think…read moretwice about visiting T-bone time.

Went to T-Bone Tom's for lunch and enjoyed their salmon for the first time. It was delicious…read more Perfectly cooked. The chipotle butter glaze was flavorful and really complemented the salmon. It was served with rice and I also got the green beans and the spinach. Both were excellent. Kiddo got the double patty Paradise burger and said it was one of the best burgers he has eaten. We sat in one of their little red booths. I love them and will definitely sit there again. Our server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed.

First the service. It's a family owned business. In a historic building. The food is great…read more Flavorful. Best onion rings I've had are here. I come on Sundays after church with my friends. Yesterday, I had the Rafe's club it's a BLT with egg. You can have it with home fries, or french fries or hash browns. The huevos rancheros are delicious; the Berries and cream in Brioche bread is just so pretty, you don't want to cut it. The Quickie includes 1/2 a sandwich and the soup of the day. It's large enough if you're holding a meeting. I totally recommend this.

This review is for the breakfast. I would definitely go back for lunch or dinner if I lived closer…read more First of all, I take one star off because the coffee was really bad but that's almost to be expected when you eat at a Mexican restaurant for breakfast. I go to breakfast plate at a Mexican restaurant is always going to be where was rancheros. I liked that they added some Chilaquiles to the plate (tortilla triangles, doused in salsa and cheese). The eggs were perfect done over easy and did not have those crispy overcooked edges. Also got refried beans. The serving was a good size. They gave us plenty of tortillas which was nice. My spouse ordered one of the omelettes and it was very a large and he said it was delicious! Definitely would put this on my breakfast rotation but not for the coffee!