Hi everyone,
I've got a friend heading down to Houston TX in a couple of days. I'd like to give him a recommendation to a good BBQ joint.
Any recommendations?
Carter
CRG's house but he will have to make a slight detour! :D
Houston's a big city - it would help if you could pin it down a bit more.
There are a lot of decent barbecue joints in Houston, some of them large chain types that probably aren't the best but are reasonably reliable. Goode Company is one of those that has a loyal following, here's a link (http://www.goodecompany.com/)
I live about 40 miles outside the city and I don't go into town for barbecue - small local outfits are generally better.
Citysearch (http://houston.citysearch.com/listings/houston-tx/barbecue/72016?what=barbecue) is usually decent for ideas and reviews and can be narrowed by section of the city.
Here's one of Goode Company reviews at Citysearch (http://houston.citysearch.com/profile/9953732/houston_tx/goode_company_barbeque.html)
I know years ago Clyde Drexler's Family had a good old Q joint.
Long lines, ate on paper, good food.
I have heard that they modernized and the food is just OK now.
A chain named Papa's makes some good q.
If I drive to Houston, I don't eat BBQ, I eat Mexican Food or Seafood.
If they want an adventure with some unbelievable atmosphere try this:
http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumhouston/flash_content/index.html
Another place to check is http://www.texasmonthly.com/preview/2008-06-01/feature
If they are going to be in the Austin area they have to go to Salt Lick
Really good ideas CRG and BLSH. Thanks.
That aquarium place looks great.
I can't believe all the bbq places you have to choose from. So few in Toronto.
Hey, I just heard back from my friend. They're planning on going to Goode's.
Good stuff.
Thanks Guys.
Carter
Houston is a very good restaurant city - got about everything. For some adventure, your friends might consider Max's Wine Dive
http://www.maxswinedive.com/index.php
My favorite for seafood is Pesce - truly outstanding.
http://www.pescehouston.com/
Find out where your friends will be in the Houston area and we can probably give you some other recommendations.