Top rated Barbecue restaurants in Houston, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Barbecue restaurants in Houston

Experience the best that Houston has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 41 places from Barbecue restaurant category.

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Eddie V's Prime Seafood

Seafood restaurant

Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz

$$$$

4.70 (1.5K reviews)

Pinkerton's Barbecue

Barbecue restaurant

Texas-style brisket and ribs, plus sides and cobbler, dished up in a classic setting with rustic decor.

$$ $$

4.60 (3.9K reviews)

Triple J's Smokehouse

Barbecue restaurant

Burgers, ribs, sandwiches & potatoes round out the menu at this casual spot known for smoked meats.

$$ $$

4.60 (3.5K reviews)

BORI - Spring Branch

Korean barbecue restaurant

Contemporary steakhouse serving Korean cuisine & drinks in a chic space with an art gallery.

$$$ $

4.60 (909 reviews)

Hoot's Smokehouse

Barbecue restaurant

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4.60 (434 reviews)

Wokker

Asian fusion restaurant

👍👍 Very unique fusion food. Asian and Texan. Very casual setting and cool interior design. I never thought a Brisket Pad Thai would taste that good! Also the pork belly and pickin chickin were delicious. I only would recommend to fry/spice the fried rice more, it was too bland Plenty of parking

$$ $$

4.60 (112 reviews)

La Rosita Y Taqueria

Mexican restaurant

4.60 (73 reviews)

The Pit Room

Barbecue restaurant

Central Texas-style BBQ plus tacos, desserts, beer, and wine served in rustic-casual digs with a patio.

$$ $$

4.50 (5.9K reviews)

Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q

Barbecue restaurant

Brisket, ribs & sides served up cafeteria-style in a no-frills setting with indoor picnic tables.

$$ $$

4.50 (4.6K reviews)

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Yakiniku restaurant

Japanese chain where diners cook meat, seafood & veggies on individual tabletop grills.

$$ $$

4.50 (3.6K reviews)

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Yakiniku restaurant

👍👍 My husband and I have been wanting to try this place and oh am I glad we did! It is our 7th year anniversary and this place was just what we needed. Ruth Chris is usually our go to beef fix for special occasions but today we switched it up. Every was delightful, we can't wait to return ! Every time...

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4.50 (2.1K reviews)

Barbecue Inn

Barbecue restaurant

Time-tested eatery serving up traditional BBQ grub, beer & more in a retro setting.

$$ $$

4.50 (1.4K reviews)

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Yakiniku restaurant

👍👍 Our server Koi was great! Always love the food here Edit: ate the main course too quick to take pics but the desserts are great too!

$$ $$

4.50 (1K reviews)

Big Star Bar

Bar

Low-key watering hole with a jukebox, extensive outdoor area with fire pits & picnic tables.

$ $$$

4.50 (519 reviews)

Bobcat Teddy's Icehouse

Bar

Outdoor hangout featuring picnic tables on a covered patio, with sports on TV & live bands.

$ $$$

4.50 (480 reviews)

The Patio At The Pit Room

Bar

Easygoing watering hole with a Louisiana-influenced beer list, karaoke & outdoor patio seating.

$ $$$

4.50 (418 reviews)

The Smoke

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 This is definitely a spot to keep your eye on! The staff, including the owner, will go out of their way to make sure every patron has an exceptional experience. They are especially helpful when it comes to dietary restrictions. All the flavors are unique and delicious, and every bite was a new adve...

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4.50 (233 reviews)

Demeris Bar-B-Q

Barbecue restaurant

Family-owned outfit dishing up hickory-smoked ribs, plus steak & Tex-Mex fare, since 1964.

$$ $$

4.40 (1.1K reviews)

R & K Barbecue

Barbecue restaurant

No-frills BBQ restaurant with functional decor & a menu of smoked-meat platters, sandwiches & sides.

$$ $$

4.40 (678 reviews)

Feges BBQ

Barbecue restaurant

😐 Came hungry and left disappointed. I saw the good reviews online and was craving bbq so I decided to give it a try. Let’s start with the bad: brisket was dry & lacked a lot of flavor. I was really disappointed when I cut into my brisket and noticed how stiff it was. The Mac and cheese also lacked fl...

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4.40 (586 reviews)

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Top rated Barbecue restaurants in Houston, United States