BayAreaCentral Texas Style BBQ
A barbecue restaurant on Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.
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Barbecue
50 barbecue joints across 16 towns, most of them in Pearland, Webster and Galveston. Most are $$. 9 have been open 10 years or more, including Coastal Star Brewing Company. 1 sits on the water. 3 have a posted health inspection grade (3 with an A). 4 have a kids-eat-free night. 1 has events coming up.
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Pearland
Killen's BBQ
Pearland barbecue restaurant serving BBQ, with smoked meat close to home.
Since 2011
Big Horn BBQ
A barbecue restaurant on Smith Ranch Rd in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Webster
Gen Korean BBQ House
Korean barbecue in Webster, with the Korean and BBQ cooking that the name promises, for a grill-your-own style dinner.
Ryan's Smoke House
Slow-smoked meats and classic Texas BBQ are on the menu at this Webster smokehouse.
FBQ Filipino Barbecue
Asian fusion and barbecue in Webster, offering something beyond the usual smokehouse menu.
Galveston
Since 2015
Coastal Star Brewing Company
Galveston brewery open since 2015 that serves BBQ alongside its beers.
Queen's Bar-B-Que
Galveston barbecue joint serving smoked BBQ, with plates of barbecue on the island.
Capital Q BBQ
Barbecue restaurant on the Galveston Seawall, a spot for smoked meats with a view of the water.
Texas City
Since 1994
Grand Prize Barbeque
Barbecue in Texas City, open since 1994, at a moderate price for a hearty meal.
Wrice BBQ
Barbecue from this Texas City restaurant, a stop for smoked meats when you are craving a classic BBQ plate.
Dockside Smokehouse Texas City
Barbecue in Texas City, a smokehouse stop for a plate of meat and sides after a day out.
Pearland · 8
Verdin BBQ
Barbecue in Pearland, a good match if you're craving smoked brisket, ribs, or sausage.
Jeju Island Korean BBQ and Sushi
A barbecue restaurant on W Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Spring Creek Barbeque
Smoked meats and hearty barbecue plates are the draw at this Pearland restaurant.
Skeets BBQ
Pearland barbecue joint serving BBQ plates for anyone craving smoked meats in the Bay Area.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Dickey's Barbecue Pit on Broadway St in Pearland: a barbecue restaurant.
Webster · 8
Since 2011
Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q
Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q on Gulf Fwy in Webster: a barbecue restaurant.
Randy's Smokehouse and BBQ
Barbecue in Webster, the place to go when a smoky plate of brisket or ribs is what you're after.
Han's Mongolian BBQ
Mongolian barbecue and Chinese dishes in Webster, where you build your own plate and watch it cooked.
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot on Gulf Fwy in Webster: a barbecue restaurant.
Pappas Delta Blues Smokehouse
Pappas Delta Blues Smokehouse on Gulf Fwy in Webster: a barbecue restaurant.
Galveston · 6
Leon's World's Finest
Smoked meats and BBQ in Galveston, the place to go when barbecue is on your mind.
Koop's BBQ Kitchen
Barbecue in Galveston at Koop's BBQ Kitchen, a spot for smoked meats and a hearty plate of BBQ.
Leon's World's Finest BBQ & Soul Food
Barbecue and soul food in Galveston, and the restaurant also hosts events for groups and gatherings.
Manvel · 4
LoneStar Smokehouse
Manvel barbecue joint from LoneStar Smokehouse, a fit for anyone craving smoked meats.
Old Bucs Barbecue
Barbecue in Manvel, where the smoked meats are the draw for anyone craving a classic Texas plate.
True Texas BBQ
Barbecue in Manvel, a spot to go when you want smoked meats and a classic Texas-style plate.
Big Horn BBQ
Barbecue in Manvel, a straightforward stop for smoked meats.
Alvin · 3
Since 1985
Joe's Barbeque
Alvin barbecue joint open since 1985, at moderate prices.
Since 2014
Greak's Smoke House
Smoked barbecue in Alvin since 2014, for anyone looking for brisket and ribs.
The Caboose BBQ
Smoked barbecue meats in Alvin, a proper plate when you are craving barbecue.
Santa Fe · 3
Kat's BBQ
Barbecue in Santa Fe, the place to head for smoked meats and classic BBQ plates.
Big Horn BBQ
Barbecue in Santa Fe, where the menu also reaches into Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes.
Driftwood BBQ
Live music is the draw at this barbecue spot in Santa Fe, where the menu centers on BBQ.
Clear Lake · 2
Luka's Barbecue & Steakhouse
Smoked meats and steaks in Clear Lake, a barbecue and steakhouse for a hearty meal.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Dickey's Barbecue Pit on Bay Area Blvd in Clear Lake: a barbecue restaurant.
Houston · 2
BreWingZ Restaurant and Bar
Barbecue and craft beer at a Houston brewery and bar, where you can try local brews alongside smoked meats.
Sagemont Smoked Meats & Bar
Smoked meats and barbecue with a bar in Houston, a fit for a meal with a drink on the side.
Kemah · 2
Since 1988
T-Bone Tom's
Kemah barbecue spot open since 1988, with live music and moderately priced smoked meats.
Luka's Barbecue & Steakhouse
Barbecue and steaks make up the menu at this Kemah spot for a hearty meat-centered dinner.
La Marque · 2
Since 2011
Texas Pit Stop BBQ
La Marque barbecue restaurant open since 2011, a natural pick for smoked meats and classic BBQ plates.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Dickey's Barbecue Pit on Gulf Fwy in La Marque: a barbecue restaurant.
Seabrook · 2
Dave's Smoke House Restaurant
Barbecue in Seabrook at a moderately priced smokehouse, a fit for anyone hungry for smoked meats and sides.
Wingstreet
Seabrook restaurant serving barbecue for dinner or takeout.
Bolivar Peninsula · 1
Texas Fireboy BBQ
Barbecue on Bolivar Peninsula, for anyone making the drive out who wants smoked meats.
Dickinson · 1
Dickinson Barbecue & Southern Comfort
Moderately priced barbecue and Southern comfort food in Dickinson, with BBQ as the main draw.
Friendswood · 1
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Dickey's Barbecue Pit on E Parkwood Ave in Friendswood: a barbecue restaurant.
Hitchcock · 1
Smokin' Z's BBQ & Kraft Kitchen
Hitchcock barbecue joint serving smoked meats, with a Kraft Kitchen side for a wider menu.
League City · 1
Since 2010
Spring Creek Barbeque
League City barbecue joint open since 2010, a place to get smoked meats in a casual setting.