50 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Houston

“Great service . Great food. Brisket was off the hook. Crawfish awesome. Highly recommended.“

“Craving some smoky goodness? Pinkerton's delivers on the brisket, offering decent cuts that tantalize the taste buds. However, the sausage fell flat, lacking that burst of savory spice we all crave. While the mac and cheese provided some cheesy comfort, the overall experience left us wanting a bit more flavor punch. It's a solid 6 out of 10, good for a casual BBQ fix but not quite the pitmaster's paradise we were hoping for.“

“Worth the wait! We arrived about 15 minutes before opening and joined the line. The line was almost an hour to get inside, but once we did, we were greeted by friendly staff and a handwritten daily menu. The staff offered samples and cuts of fresh brisket as we moved through to order. We tried a little bit of everything, and it was outstanding. My wife loved the sides (served family-style for sharing), and I loved the ribs and brisket. This is a must-do if you love barbecue and are in Houston!“

“I got invited to try out a new BBQ place for lunch and Flossies BBQ did not disappoint. The flavors were good and meat was tender. Don't know how I made it home without pulling over to eat my new BBQ places best stuffed potato. Just look at it! You won't be disappointed!“

“Amazing Korean food as always“

“We stopped in over the weekend for a late lunch, low-key celebrating my birthday. We had a little bit of everything and all of the food was AMAZING. I am not even a "ribs person" but loved theirs. the garlic sausage? Phenomenal. All of the meats: Brisket, chicken, sausage, pulled pork, smoked turkey - delicious. Great sauce. And all of the sides were bomb; we had mac & cheese, potato salad, and cream corn. My husband doesn't even like corn and we were sparring with our spoons over the last bites. On top of it, they have great stuff in the general store. We've found a new spot to bring our out of town visitors to come and try a taste of the best Houston had to offer!“

“Yes friends, Michelin rated and oh so delicious! My 5th or 6th visit and 1st at the new location, absolutely the same great taste, presentation, and ownership / management, consistency with exceptional BBQ is no easy task, they are masters.“

“Great food and great service. Thanks Dorian for your help with navigating the menu. The ribs and brisket were good but the hom“

“Someone brought me a brisket sandwich for lunch and it was pretty good. I decided to go on a Saturday afternoon. Was 1 person in front of me, ordered the sausage and brisket plate. It took about 15 minutes. The brisket was as thin as receipt paper, the sausage was cheap. Lemonade was awful!! BBQ sauce was bland! I don’t know what happened between the sandwich I had and the food I walked in to order. I’ll stick to Burns BBQ in Acres Homes…especially when it comes to flavor!“

“Hands down my favorite Korean bbq place! The staff is friendly and the food was awesome.“

“First & foremost, the brisket melt brisket boudin balls, & carrot cake were delicious!!! What really made this restaurant stand out was the friendliness of the staff & customer service. The owner & his wife stopped by our table and chit chatted for a long while!! Really personable people!!! I will definitely go back!!“

“A great burger, helpful service and pleasant atmosphere. Looking forward to going back.“

“Amazing people and out of this world food! Nothing but love for and from this place.“

“Great atmosphere, great service, delicious food!“

“my daughter and I enjoyed an amazing meal. Everything was amazing. Great prices and amazing customer service“

“A group of 16 of us went for dinner. The staff was amazing in handling our group. Friendly smiles and healthy servings. The prices for the serving size is an unbeatable deal. The flavors are remarkable. As a native Texan and brisket fanatic I can honestly say some of the best in the state. Js is a true hidden gem.“

“I’ve become a bit of a BBQ snob (at least as much as a Chicagoan can be) since I started smoking meat at home. This place is seriously legit! Delicious, tender, cut just right and great atmosphere! Friends if you find yourself in Houston make your way here! You won’t regret it.“

“Feges serves Free BBQ to Veterans on Friday’s so I came to check it out.
As a competition bbq pitmaster, I am very picky. You get 8oz of meat/ or stuffed baked potato, 2 sides, a dessert and drink.
Brisket was really good!!! MacNCheese could have used a bit of spice, the beans were good… Those pickles were on another level I would buy a jar of them!!! Banana Pudding was top notch also, I was really impressed
Service was excellent and friendly!!! I have to say and I don’t say this often I would pay to eat here, and that says a lot!!!
Thank you Feges for looking out for the Vets We do appreciate it!!!“

“They catered a celebration of life we had today. All the food was fantastic. The ribs were perhaps the best I have had in a long time. 9 out of 10. The only issue was we asked for half white bread and half rolls and only got bread. But that was the only misstep. Everything else was excellent. Everyone was more than pleased. We passed out some business cards. You will get some more business from this. Thanks you for a great experience.“

“Excellent menu variety and authentic Persian cuisine. Shakira did a wonderful job ensuring a perfect dining experience, from the moment she greeted us at the table, all the way through dessert/tea and checkout. She even brought a drawing pad to entertain my friend’s toddler to calm him down during the dessert/tea. The Houston Restaurant Weeks menu had multiple quality options for each of the three courses as well. Definitely a new favorite go-to for Persian food!“

“The food was delicious and the experience was creative and fun. Our server was Chris. He was a great server. We were overwhelmed with the menu at first and he talked us through the entire experience. The place was clean and the vibe was great. It did appear to be a local hot spot in opinion of an outsider from GA.“

“great food and amazing prices. plates were loaded up with meats and sides. you must try their boudin. the best I've ever had! great flavor on everything.“

“If you don’t know, you definitely need to come try it. This place beats any BBQ around. Recommend 💯“

“🌟 They Absolutely Knocked It Out of the Park! THEY DIDN'T DISSAPOINT!!!!

We hired MadMax BBQ to cater our recent family reunion, and our guests are still raving about the food 2 weeks later.

The brisket, sausage, chicken, pulled pork & ribs were smoked to absolute perfection Packed with a deep, rich flavor that didn't even need sauce. Beyond the incredible food, the catering team was professional, prompt, and incredibly friendly. If you want flawless catering that will have your whole family talking, hire them!“

“Excelente restaurante ❤️me encantó su comida y el restaurante limpio divino y tranquilo y di regresaría muchas veces 🫶“

“buena comida y buen servicio“

“Staffs are friendly. Mainly here for crawfish, really tasty, asked for 5 lb and get 5 lb. Enjoyed it.“

“The food was delicious and the experience was creative and fun. Our server was Chris. He was a great server. We were overwhelmed with the menu at first and he talked us through the entire experience. The place was clean and the vibe was great. It did appear to be a local hot spot in opinion of an outsider from GA.“

“Great service . Great food. Brisket was off the hook. Crawfish awesome. Highly recommended.“

“Grubbs bbq was on point!!“

“Delicious food, wonderful buffet on Thursday with lots of choices. Service was exceptional.“

“Carter’s is always on point. Great food and great guy! The brisket and ribs are cooked to perfection.“

“This is my favorite spot in Houston the food is amazing Quality and the prices are more than reasonable!!!! The staff of so kind , and the owner always lets me create new things from his menu. Just today I got a Philly cheesteak cheeseburger 10 out of 10 highly recommend…. I love this place“

“The grilled chicken wrap was honestly better than the Texans game tonight. I am clearly the whole package, so a smart, cute guy should reach out before someone else realizes what they are missing. I am usually at the bar, and I am definitely the best thing here.“

“I love this place! the Food, the Meat, its all so delicious!“

“We came over the summer to tour the school and check out the local scene. We found What It Do BBQ and we’re glad we did. We had the Ribs, the Candy Wings and the Brisket Sandwich. I couldn’t say what we liked best. The ribs were fall off the bone, the wings had just the right amount of kick and the brisket sandwich was just right, it was all delicious. My kid says she will be coming here on the regular when she starts school at UH and I will absolutely be coming back when we visit campus. Highly recommend.“

“Great food, great service, quality meats“

“wow what a delightful surprise! huge menu options will need to come back regularly! had spicy chicken miso ramen...great flavor with a delicious assortment of yummies at no extra charge, large flavored chicken slices, seasoned eye, bamboo, dumplings and corn. I usually pay extra from that. and at $12.95 such a bargain!!!!! friendly staff and nice atmosphere.“

“was just in for some take out. got back to the hotel with everything. you guys got my overly picky 2 year old to eat like a rabid wolverine. he demolished the burnt end beans and is working on a rib like his life depended on it.“

“I had a lovely time. Marl and his band were awesome. The staff were very nice and professional. A cozy and clean venue with a genuine vibe. Check it out y’all!“

“For gluten-free peeps: Service was quick and food was good. I am gluten-free and I felt safe eating BBQ and coleslaw. It was my fault I should have asked if the coleslaw was gluten-free but I never in my life would expect ramen noodles in my coleslaw. So if you are gluten-free make sure to ask or let them know.“

“Hickory Hollow is one of my favorite places to eat. The food is always excellent and the staff is always friendly, accommodating and very courteous.“

“love this place. Only wish my pops was alive to experience this wonderful family restaurant. Omg ....ribs falling off the bone,brisket moist and tender and don't get me started on the potato salad 😋😋😛🤪... If you haven't been here,and you love bbq,plz stop in and enjoy this wonderful food🥰❤️♥️“

“I was crossing across Texas and obviously wanted BBQ, and I was lucky to be near this place, I truly recommend this place, excellent service and the food is out of this world yummy!! 😋“

“I have never been there before. Today. Was my first time I stopped by 2 get gas. I just walked in not expecting anything they have really good barbecue. It's like a little mini Bucky's in town that I don't have to drive 30 minutes out of my way to go to Very clean eating area.The staff was very helpful and nice“

“So very tender & yummy! Great food for a great price and the customer service is spectacular!! Get yours today! You won’t regret it!“

“Good food, and great service at a good value. Thank you!“

“Excellent goat pulao! The food was fresh, flavorful, and very well prepared. The goat was tender and cooked perfectly, and the pulao had a great balance of spices without being overwhelming. It’s honestly one of the best goat pulaos I’ve had in a very long time. The service was also friendly and welcoming. Really enjoyed the meal and will definitely be coming back again!“

“The food was warm and full of flavor, the kind that makes you slow down and really enjoy each bite. It felt homemade, comforting, like something made with care instead of just served. Ali told us the recipe belongs to him and his cousin Sarah, and that they both mixed it together. You can taste that family touch in every spoonful. We didn’t just feel like customers, we felt like we were welcomed into their home. Thank you Ali and Sarah for sharing something so personal with us.💫💥“

“This evening my husband had a craving for a loaded baked potato, so he did what he does best—Googled it! 😂 He came across Big T Smokehouse, right where Harold’s Chicken used to be, and I’m so glad he did.

The first thing I noticed when we walked in was how nice, cool, and clean everything was. That alone made a great first impression.

Now before I even get to the food… can we talk about the customer service? Terrell, the owner, greeted us like we were family. While I was standing there looking at the menu thinking, “Dang… I was supposed to start my diet today!” 🤦🏾‍♀️😂, Terrell started showing me videos of all the different items they serve. Baby… with every video my back was getting bigger and bigger! 🤣🤣

My husband and I both ordered the loaded baked potato, and let me tell you… it DID NOT disappoint! As you can clearly see, I left no crumbs. 😂😂 I honestly forgot what the potato looked like before I started eating it.

My grandbaby shared half of my potato and also had the mac and cheese, and she enjoyed every bite.

Now let’s talk dessert… the banana pudding. 😩🍌 you have to go try it yourself because words can’t do it justice.

If you’re looking for great food, outstanding customer service, and an owner who truly makes you feel welcome, go check out Big T Smokehouse. Just don’t blame me if your diet starts tomorrow instead of today! 😂❤️“