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For nearly Eighty years Barbecue Inn has served the Greater Heights/Garden Oaks area of Houston, Texas. Four generations of families have come through the doors and returned often to experience the finest in Southern comfort food, personalized service, and old-fashioned hospitality; making this family-owned restaurant a landmark in the Houston area.
Time-tested eatery serving up traditional BBQ grub, beer & more in a retro setting.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 116 W Crosstimbers St, Houston, TX 77018
Phone: (713) 695-8112
Website: http://www.thebarbecueinn.com/
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Reviews
Fahad Al-Momen
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Barbecue Inn in Houston, and I can’t say enough about how wonderful the experience was. This spot truly captures the essence of Southern cuisine. I ordered the fried shrimp, and my friend went for the fried chicken—both were absolutely delicious, as were the side orders. Every bite felt like a warm taste of Southern comfort.
And the atmosphere—just wow. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home. It really felt like stepping back into a happy, nostalgic era. To top it all off, I ended the meal with a slice of their apple pie, which instantly brought me back to cherished memories of enjoying apple pie with my dad. It was that good.
If you’re looking for authentic Southern flavors and a welcoming vibe, Barbecue Inn is a must-visit. Five stars all the way!
… moreAnd the atmosphere—just wow. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home. It really felt like stepping back into a happy, nostalgic era. To top it all off, I ended the meal with a slice of their apple pie, which instantly brought me back to cherished memories of enjoying apple pie with my dad. It was that good.
If you’re looking for authentic Southern flavors and a welcoming vibe, Barbecue Inn is a must-visit. Five stars all the way!
Tom Finlay
I loved this place and can’t believe I waited so long to try it! It’s a legendary Houston classic restaurant since 1946. Their menu is classic Southern favorites including fried chicken, fried catfish, chicken fried steak, and of course barbecue.
The atmosphere was a bit nicer than I expected from an older place with nice decor, tables, etc. The decor was sort of 1980s style and colors (think browns and earth tones and wood) but all nice and the furniture and chairs were comfy and looked new. They have a friendly, professional hostess that guided us to the table. The friendly and courteous waitress soon greeted us and brought crackers and butter.
We tried the Southern Fried Chicken plate ($18.95) and a mixed barbecue plate of ribs and brisket ($19.95). We also had onion rings as an appetizer since the chicken can take 20 minutes or so.
The onion rings were crispy and excellent.
The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and delicious with a nice bark. The brisket was good. The BBQ beans were awesome. The BBQ plate looked small but had a lot of food on it.
The fried chicken arrived sizzling hot and had to sit for several minutes to cool. It had a very crunchy skin , very flavorful. It was well done and extremely juicy and flavorful all the way down to the bone. It was the BEST fried chicken I’ve ever had! HUGE portion.
Couldn’t finish our food, took plenty home. All of the staff were friendly and professional, better than many “upscale” places that are more expensive – Martha was our waitress and she was excellent.
This place is worth the drive as a destination restaurant
… moreThe atmosphere was a bit nicer than I expected from an older place with nice decor, tables, etc. The decor was sort of 1980s style and colors (think browns and earth tones and wood) but all nice and the furniture and chairs were comfy and looked new. They have a friendly, professional hostess that guided us to the table. The friendly and courteous waitress soon greeted us and brought crackers and butter.
We tried the Southern Fried Chicken plate ($18.95) and a mixed barbecue plate of ribs and brisket ($19.95). We also had onion rings as an appetizer since the chicken can take 20 minutes or so.
The onion rings were crispy and excellent.
The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and delicious with a nice bark. The brisket was good. The BBQ beans were awesome. The BBQ plate looked small but had a lot of food on it.
The fried chicken arrived sizzling hot and had to sit for several minutes to cool. It had a very crunchy skin , very flavorful. It was well done and extremely juicy and flavorful all the way down to the bone. It was the BEST fried chicken I’ve ever had! HUGE portion.
Couldn’t finish our food, took plenty home. All of the staff were friendly and professional, better than many “upscale” places that are more expensive – Martha was our waitress and she was excellent.
This place is worth the drive as a destination restaurant
Sara
The best fried chicken ever!! And, the caramel cheesecake!!! Almost ate all the cheesecake before the pic was taken.
Excellent customer service!
… moreExcellent customer service!
Stacey Yasso
We finally tried Barbecue Inn after a friend had been recommending it for a while, and it did not disappoint! He got the chicken wings, I had the chicken fried steak, and my husband ordered the chicken fried chicken.. everything was delicious and full of flavor.
We also loved learning about the restaurant’s history. There’s something so special about a generational spot with such rich roots in Houston. We’ll definitely be back!
… moreWe also loved learning about the restaurant’s history. There’s something so special about a generational spot with such rich roots in Houston. We’ll definitely be back!
Cynthia Blair
The barbecue Inn has the best fried shrimp and chicken fried steak they’re known for their baked potatoes, which are always large and delicious. Their service is impeccable and they’ve been here since 1946. It’s a great place to take your family to. Martha our waitress was very attentive. Great smiles. ❤️
… moreMike Roper
The Fried Chicken is world class. The mashed potatoes with white gravy was great too. Fast and polite service.
… moreIsak Perez
Vintage dinner experience. We got the brisket because they were out of the ribs, not until we were leaving we found out the famous chicken is the way to go but that’s for next time, the server was the cherry on top (server 7? It said on the receipt) with her southern accent. The beans and potatoes were really good. The brisket was tasty. Will return
… moreAndrew Longwell
My mom and I both got the chopped beef baked potato. We were both quite satisfied. It is a family style location with quite a history. We split a piece of buttermilk pie which my Mom kept thinking it had coconut in it. I will go back.
… moreBrent Braveman
Lunch at the Barbecue Inn on Friday at noon. I ordered the regular 7 piece fried shrimp plate with a garden salad and fries and a Diet Coke. The cost was $26.80 including a 22% tip,
I’ve been to the Barbecue Inn a few times and the mains are always excellent but the sides are hit and miss.
In this case the fried shrimp were excellent. Perfectly golden fried in a crisp flavorful batter. Not over or under cooked. Among the best fried shrimp I’ve had in Houston. The sides were a miss. The lettuce and tomato salad is true to its name with just lettuce and chopped tomatoes. An average sized serving with some lettuce that was on its last day. I had the fries which were not fried crisp enough and became soggy and lacking in flavor as they quickly became cold. They were not hot upon arrival at the table.
Other sides would be better choices. I’ve had potato salad, onion rings, and mashed potatoes before which were all very good.
The service is always great and brings a smile when your sever greats you with a big hello!
I’ll definitely be back when in the neighborhood for fried shrimp, fried chicken, or ribs and make different choices on my sides.
… moreI’ve been to the Barbecue Inn a few times and the mains are always excellent but the sides are hit and miss.
In this case the fried shrimp were excellent. Perfectly golden fried in a crisp flavorful batter. Not over or under cooked. Among the best fried shrimp I’ve had in Houston. The sides were a miss. The lettuce and tomato salad is true to its name with just lettuce and chopped tomatoes. An average sized serving with some lettuce that was on its last day. I had the fries which were not fried crisp enough and became soggy and lacking in flavor as they quickly became cold. They were not hot upon arrival at the table.
Other sides would be better choices. I’ve had potato salad, onion rings, and mashed potatoes before which were all very good.
The service is always great and brings a smile when your sever greats you with a big hello!
I’ll definitely be back when in the neighborhood for fried shrimp, fried chicken, or ribs and make different choices on my sides.
leslie stessel
Mostly good, they missed giving me what I ordered, beef and ribs, only got beef.
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