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Relaxed, brick-lined restaurant with traditional Southern comfort food & happy hours.
Hours
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 101 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007
Phone: (713) 637-4664
Website: https://www.killens.com/
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Reviews
Dalisha P
My friends and I came here for our last day in Texas, it was great decision. We wanted some good TX BBQ and this place was it. Michelin star not to mention. I like how the menu is set up to order. my favorite item I ordered was the white queso mac and cheese, my gooooodnessssss!!! I should have ordered some to bring some home !!! The brisket was soooooo good too! We ordered a few drinks our waiter was the bartender too he was super cool and polite , great guy!!! We had the restaurant to ourselves , the establishment is super clean and I nice spacious set up! Great time!! I will return when I make it back to TX!!!
… moreLauren Barker
From being greeted by the host with a huge smile to the thorough service by Devon, it was an amazing experience. I will dream about that pork belly until the next time. Perfect crisp of a sweet but spicy glaze with a tender center. Onion rings and fried okra had a perfect crisp, jalapeño cornbread was delicous, broccoli cheese risotto was very savory and creamy, bustle sprouts roasted to perfection. Fried chicken was amazing, very crisp yet tender, but some people at our table said it had a spicy kick along with the baked beans, but I call that flavor.
Don’t forget the peach bread pudding to top it all off! Thank you for a homey feel and amazing food, my family felt very accommodated.
… moreDon’t forget the peach bread pudding to top it all off! Thank you for a homey feel and amazing food, my family felt very accommodated.
jim robeson
Popped in for a bite, best thing on the menu for appetizer…The Pork Belly. The chicken fried steak looked huge, and the waiters were very friendly and informative. Lots of business people out for lunch. Definitely would come back…I didn’t understand why people would stand outside Truth Barbeque when you have a Michelin Rated place like this here..loved it!
We came back a second time since I wrote this review. My son had the beef rib….Best damn thing ever! The chicken fried chicken amazing, and I had oysters with a Ceasars salad..drinks and again the dessert…our new favorite place. I have told many of my clients to try the place out and they have great feedback.
… moreWe came back a second time since I wrote this review. My son had the beef rib….Best damn thing ever! The chicken fried chicken amazing, and I had oysters with a Ceasars salad..drinks and again the dessert…our new favorite place. I have told many of my clients to try the place out and they have great feedback.
Fam n Flow
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Killen’s of Heights — Absolutely Amazing
This place was incredible from start to finish. I started with the wings — perfect appetizer, full of flavor. I ordered the chicken fried chicken (amazing!) while my wife got the fried chicken — crispy, juicy, and seasoned just right. The sides? Mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and greens — all amazing, no misses here. We finished with carrot cake and banana pudding for dessert, and both were packed with flavor.
Killen’s is easily the 2nd best restaurant in Houston (Gracie’s still holds the #1 spot for me), but wow — this meal was unforgettable. Highly recommend!
… moreThis place was incredible from start to finish. I started with the wings — perfect appetizer, full of flavor. I ordered the chicken fried chicken (amazing!) while my wife got the fried chicken — crispy, juicy, and seasoned just right. The sides? Mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and greens — all amazing, no misses here. We finished with carrot cake and banana pudding for dessert, and both were packed with flavor.
Killen’s is easily the 2nd best restaurant in Houston (Gracie’s still holds the #1 spot for me), but wow — this meal was unforgettable. Highly recommend!
Erick Hernandez
Order the brisket hamburger and it was packed with so much brisket, I couldn’t finish it. The brisket was good and the burger was seasoned well. But the best thing was the banana pudding cheesecake. That was perfection! Kilens bbq hasn’t let me down!
… moreRichard Glenn
Our first time visit was pretty awesome! The appetizers were the highlight of our meal, we had the pork belly and the Nashville hot wings. We will definitely be back for those. My wife had the Cobb salad, she loved it although she said the ranch tasted bland. I had fried okra and fried chicken. The okra wasn’t seasoned but the texture was good. My buttermilk fried chicken kind of let me down, it to lacked seasoning and I could still taste the buttermilk, I just wasn’t a fan. Oh and my bread pudding was delicious! The atmosphere was fine, the staff was friendly and there was plenty of parking.
… moreArrion Jackson
Came here on Christmas Eve because I’m in town visiting family and friends and got the craving for some good BBQ. Most of the spots I looked up were closed but this spot just so happened to be open as I was passing by, ready to give up on my search. I must say I was thoroughly pleased with my experience. My waiter (I believe his name was Andres or something close, I honestly forget) was great! He was also doubling as the bartender. As it was Christmas Eve, I could tell they weren’t really running at the fullest capacity (I used to work in restaurants so I can tell the little differences), and that’s expected, but I couldn’t really tell any less service-wise. Everyone was super nice and helpful!
Cocktails were great, even the mocktail my girlfriend had was awesome. We had the brisket queso as an appetizer and it was AMAZING. We shared a BBQ plate for our entree with brisket, pork belly, and pork rib, and truffle mac and cheese and baked beans on the side. We decided to get an extra jalapeño cheddar sausage because it sounded too good to pass up. Now I have to say, the brisket, while tender, was little dry, and the pork belly was a smidgeon tougher than I’d like. Andres(?) mentioned that the food may have sat under the heating lamp a little longer than expected as they hadn’t called it to be ran quickly enough, so I just chop it up to that and that’s the only reason I give it 4 stars on the food side. That said, everything, and I mean everything, was delicious. That jalapeño sausage is genuinely the best sausage I’ve ever had in my life. Truffle mac was banging, and I’m not even a huge truffle fan like some are. Would absolutely order it all again if given the chance. And we got some carrot cake to go and that was great as well.
I warmed up the leftovers (brisket, pork belly, sausage, beans, and mac) this morning as a quick breakfast and MAN, it tasted even better as leftovers. I don’t know how that’s even possible but it was lovely truly. Would definitely recommend anyone to come try this place out for sure!
… moreCocktails were great, even the mocktail my girlfriend had was awesome. We had the brisket queso as an appetizer and it was AMAZING. We shared a BBQ plate for our entree with brisket, pork belly, and pork rib, and truffle mac and cheese and baked beans on the side. We decided to get an extra jalapeño cheddar sausage because it sounded too good to pass up. Now I have to say, the brisket, while tender, was little dry, and the pork belly was a smidgeon tougher than I’d like. Andres(?) mentioned that the food may have sat under the heating lamp a little longer than expected as they hadn’t called it to be ran quickly enough, so I just chop it up to that and that’s the only reason I give it 4 stars on the food side. That said, everything, and I mean everything, was delicious. That jalapeño sausage is genuinely the best sausage I’ve ever had in my life. Truffle mac was banging, and I’m not even a huge truffle fan like some are. Would absolutely order it all again if given the chance. And we got some carrot cake to go and that was great as well.
I warmed up the leftovers (brisket, pork belly, sausage, beans, and mac) this morning as a quick breakfast and MAN, it tasted even better as leftovers. I don’t know how that’s even possible but it was lovely truly. Would definitely recommend anyone to come try this place out for sure!
Jimmy Zhu
Killen’s at The Heights delivers a solid Southern dining experience with well-executed dishes, attentive service, and a bright, open atmosphere. While the food was good, it lacked the wow factor, and for the price, I wouldn’t go out of my way to return.
The buttermilk fried chicken is cooked to order, ensuring it’s fresh and hot, with a crispy exterior and juicy meat. However, the seasoning was lacking—no real internal flavor, not salty enough, and overall, a bit bland. While the texture was perfect, it took about 15 minutes to arrive, which is understandable but worth noting.
The chicken fried chicken was the better deal. Being boneless made it easier to eat, and it came with more gravy than the buttermilk fried chicken, adding extra richness. If you’re choosing between the two, I’d recommend the chicken fried chicken.
The sides stood out—the mashed potatoes and gravy were perfection, with a smooth, buttery texture and excellent seasoning. The Gouda macaroni and cheese was another highlight, super creamy and thick, definitely worth trying.
Service was excellent—water glasses were always full, staff was quick and attentive, and the specials were explained well without any pressure to add sides or desserts.
The interior has a bright, open-concept layout, making all four sides of the restaurant visible. The rustic wooden design gives it a casual yet polished feel.
Parking is plentiful and easy to find, which is a major plus, especially in this area.
Overall, Killen’s offers good Southern food with great service and a comfortable setting, but the lack of bold flavors and slightly high prices make it hard to justify a return visit.
… moreThe buttermilk fried chicken is cooked to order, ensuring it’s fresh and hot, with a crispy exterior and juicy meat. However, the seasoning was lacking—no real internal flavor, not salty enough, and overall, a bit bland. While the texture was perfect, it took about 15 minutes to arrive, which is understandable but worth noting.
The chicken fried chicken was the better deal. Being boneless made it easier to eat, and it came with more gravy than the buttermilk fried chicken, adding extra richness. If you’re choosing between the two, I’d recommend the chicken fried chicken.
The sides stood out—the mashed potatoes and gravy were perfection, with a smooth, buttery texture and excellent seasoning. The Gouda macaroni and cheese was another highlight, super creamy and thick, definitely worth trying.
Service was excellent—water glasses were always full, staff was quick and attentive, and the specials were explained well without any pressure to add sides or desserts.
The interior has a bright, open-concept layout, making all four sides of the restaurant visible. The rustic wooden design gives it a casual yet polished feel.
Parking is plentiful and easy to find, which is a major plus, especially in this area.
Overall, Killen’s offers good Southern food with great service and a comfortable setting, but the lack of bold flavors and slightly high prices make it hard to justify a return visit.
Jennifer Allred
We visited for brunch. Our server was very soft-spoken and had a strong accent, so he was hard to understand. He wasn’t very outgoing. We ordered the shrimp and grits, the enchiladas, and a breakfast sandwich. The sandwich didn’t come with any sides, which was odd. The shrimp and grits tasted good but only had 3 shrimp in the whole dish. For $26 it definitely was not worth it! We ordered the creme brulee cheesecake and the peach bread pudding which were both delicious!! It was very loud in the restaurant so it was hard to hear conversations. I would like to try again, but I wouldn’t get the shrimp and grits!
… moreR. Charles Waters Sr
We were in town traveling and wanted to try a local spot. Got stuck behind a 5 mile long freight train on the way so we arrived within an hour of closing and this place was worth the hassle. The service was very good, our server Matt was attentive and informative when it came to our dietary restrictions. I got the brisket, smoked turkey w mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts, everything was delicious. My only gripe was that our food wasn’t hot. My sprouts had more heat than the meats. We chalked it up to “indirect heat cooking” ♂️ but either way the next time we’re in Houston we’ll be back again.
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