BBQ in America - The Almost Best in Houston, Texas

As a follow up to the ground breaking post entitled "BBQ in America - The Best of Houston, Texas" posted on this site August, 2010 (see archives for these recommendation) we now present selections 6 through 10.  Just to recap the original Gold Medal Winners for the Houston, Texas area were:
1. Goode Country BBQ
2. Burn's BBQ
3. Hickory Hollow BBQ
4. Pappa's BBQ
5. Swinging Door BBQ
5. Luling City Market

Now it's time the recognize the best of the rest:


Family Owned



6.  Demetris BBQ - 2911 South Shepard, Houston - 713-529-7326 (Other locations near Northwest Mall and Sharpstown). http://www.demeris.com/  This family owned business has been providing this delicious goodness since 1964.  All great restaurants tend to have a specialty or favorite.  What that favorite happens to be is in part driven by what you like.  Consequently, I highly recommend you and a fried order the Three  Meat BBQ dinner (about $11) and try all of the major food groups: ribs, chicken, brisket and ham or sausage.  Of course you can order less including sandwiches, tacos, etc.   Try it, you'll like it.



Love The Name



7.  Big Daddy's BBQ - 14097 Westheimer, Houston - 281-589-7199 (Near George Bush park).  http://bigdaddybarbeque.com/ They have several other locations but their quality can not be confirmed at this time.  This small little restaurant in the West Oaks part of Houston simply does BBQ right.  Long slow cooking produces predictably tender and flavorful brisket and ribs.  I'm talking fall off the bones ribs.  Dinners in the $6.99 range but my favorite is the all you can ear at less than $12.  Wow.  If you do this too many times please refer to my posts "Starting A Fitness Program for First Time" posted in January, 2011.

8. Tin Roof BBQ - 18918 Town Center Blvd, Atascocita (Humble) 281-852-5577 http://www.tinroofbbqandsteaks.com/.  Not much has changed since I first recommended this little gem on my post "BBQ - Humble, Texas" in December, 2009. Well they did relocate about 2 miles. They are now open on Sundays. Oh yes, you can order their 3-meat dinner the Tin Roof with double ribs anymore.  Regardless, if you're in the area drop by.  Covered outside seating available, live music and great atmosphere. 

9. The Swinging Door (REVIEW UPDATE)-3818 FM 359 Road, Richmond 281-342-4758 http://www.swingingdoor.com/ .  These folks have been selling their pecan smoked BBQ since 1973.  A little more pricey than most with the 3-meat combo going for $15.95 and their all-you-can- eat going for a whopping $21.00.  Note: Kobe beef is NOT on the menu.  Please be aware that these hard working folks are closed Monday AND Tuesday.



Not Just BBQ



10. Spring Creek BBQ (9 locations in Houston area including Atascocita - 5613 East FM 1960, Champions - 4220 West FM 1960,  Cypress - 25831 Northwest Freeway, Katy - 21000 Katy Freeway .http://springcreekbarbeque.com/index.html  This is a controversial selection to be sure.  When it comes to BBQ in Texas any recommended restaurant better be award-winning Memphis in May competing meats.  Unfortunately, Spring Creek is NOT in that category.  Yes they smoke their meats. Yes the ribs, sausage, chicken and brisket are all pretty good.  But definitely not slap-your-momma, look-for-your-grandma type of BBQ.  What allows them come in back door is all-you-can-eat veggies like green beans, potato salad, pinto beans and mac & cheese.  It's their wonderfully fluffy and hot out of the oven rolls that available at your table by the wait staff.  It's also that incredibly hot, delicious peach cobbler and blue bell ice cream offered at a separate station.  You can decide after you've eaten all of the above if you still have room for this great ending to the meal.  So no, the BBQ is not world class.  But the dining experience is extremely satisfying.