Barbecue Inn is Closing

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1:42p, 7/31/26
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Gatlins Fins & Feathers has be best fried chicken i've had in Houston
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2:02p, 7/31/26
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Reno's pool hall and karaoke in Webstet still does smoking.
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In reply to P.H. Dexippus • 2:05p, 7/31/26
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P.H. Dexippus said:
My childhood memories of Luby's (not to mention airport lounges) is filled with the ineffective "smoking section".

Those younger than c/o 2007 probably don't have a frame of reference for what going out was like before the smoking ordinance was in effect. You'd go to a bar and the ceiling stained brown and was obscured by a dense cloud. The next day, your clothes would reek of cig smoke even if you were only out a short time and didn't take a drag. It's a different world.


It was glorious.
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In reply to Ducks4brkfast • 2:32p, 7/31/26
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In reply to bigjag19 • 7:49a, 8/1/26
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bigjag19 said:
Reno's pool hall and karaoke in Webstet still does smoking.


As does Stars sports bar in "Katy" (not in the city). The food is great but will only go when not 1000 degrees out so you can sit on patio. But if you are a smoke must be nice to have a place you can still smoke inside
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3:05p, 8/1/26
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Friend just got seated after a 3 hour wait.
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In reply to bigjag19 • 4:08p, 8/1/26
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Friend just got seated after a 3 hour wait.


Your friend is an idiot. Nothing they serve is worth a 3 hour wait.
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In reply to E • 5:01p, 8/1/26
E said:
Gatlins Fins & Feathers has be best fried chicken i've had in Houston


Need to try that. Been a while since I've interacted with him, but this guy was always the man.

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In reply to I Am A Critic • 5:03p, 8/1/26
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bigjag19 said:
Friend just got seated after a 3 hour wait.


Your friend is an idiot. Nothing they serve is worth a 3 hour wait.


Was probably about more than just the food for some. It's a pretty nostalgic "time warp" that is going bye bye.
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In reply to Ducks4brkfast • 7:22p, 8/1/26
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Ducks4brkfast said:
You could smoke in the bar at the Mason Jar up until they closed in 2016 since they weren't in COH.


Are you talking about the Mason Jar on I-10? That was a multiple times a week place for me after graduating from A&M. Billy Gibbons sauntered up once and sat next to me at the bar for a while before his lady friends came in. Nice guy.
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11:20p, 8/1/26
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Stoped in to Riley's outside of New Braunfels recently and was reminded they still have smoking in there.
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In reply to I Am A Critic • 1:27p, 8/2/26
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I Am A Critic said:
bigjag19 said:
Friend just got seated after a 3 hour wait.


Your friend is an idiot. Nothing they serve is worth a 3 hour wait.


Nothing anyone serves is worth 3 hours.
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In reply to E • 11:03a, 8/3/26
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E said:
Gatlins Fins & Feathers has be best fried chicken i've had in Houston

Gatlins is objectively better food.

But the time warp of Barbeque Inn was why one went.
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In reply to Tex117 • 12:45p, 8/3/26
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Tex117 said:
E said:
Gatlins Fins & Feathers has be best fried chicken i've had in Houston

Gatlins is objectively better food.

But the time warp of Barbeque Inn was why one went.

Gatlin's is some of the worst BBQ I have ever eaten in my life.
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In reply to Ryan the Temp • 12:48p, 8/3/26
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Ryan the Temp said:
Tex117 said:
E said:
Gatlins Fins & Feathers has be best fried chicken i've had in Houston

Gatlins is objectively better food.

But the time warp of Barbeque Inn was why one went.

Gatlin's is some of the worst BBQ I have ever eaten in my life.

And somehow they make you wait 45 minutes for it.....after you order.

But I think they're talking about Gatlins Fins & Feather, not Gatlings BBQ
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12:59p, 8/3/26
Best fried shrimp in town
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In reply to htxag09 • 2:08p, 8/3/26
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htxag09 said:
Ryan the Temp said:
Tex117 said:
E said:
Gatlins Fins & Feathers has be best fried chicken i've had in Houston

Gatlins is objectively better food.

But the time warp of Barbeque Inn was why one went.

Gatlin's is some of the worst BBQ I have ever eaten in my life.

And somehow they make you wait 45 minutes for it.....after you order.

But I think they're talking about Gatlins Fins & Feather, not Gatlings BBQ

Definitely not the worst, and it can be pretty good, but they aren't very consistent, more misses than hits. Have never understood why it takes them so long to get your food out.

Fins and Feathers is always good, and some of the best fried chicken ive ever had.
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In reply to Ryan the Temp • 2:14p, 8/3/26
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I've never tried it only because everyone I've ever talked to that had told me it was garbage and nowhere near worth the wait.

But I have heard the opposite about Gaitlin's Fins and Feathers
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In reply to Ag_07 • 7:20p, 8/3/26
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Ag_07 said:
I've never tried it only because everyone I've ever talked to that had told me it was garbage and nowhere near worth the wait.

But I have heard the opposite about Gaitlin's Fins and Feathers

Didn't realize it was a completely different restaurant (I thought it was a menu item).

Oops.
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In reply to Ryan the Temp • 7:24p, 8/3/26
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Ryan the Temp said:
Ag_07 said:
I've never tried it only because everyone I've ever talked to that had told me it was garbage and nowhere near worth the wait.

But I have heard the opposite about Gaitlin's Fins and Feathers

Didn't realize it was a completely different restaurant (I thought it was a menu item).

Oops.


It's on Crosstimbers, pretty close to Barbecue Inn
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In reply to Ryan the Temp • 5:58a, 8/4/26
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Ryan the Temp said:
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Best fried chicken, and CFC/CFS in Houston.

Only because Hickory Hollow closed.

Still have the one out by the Horse track but it's a hall for most.
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3:14p, 8/4/26
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Ate at BBQ Inn once with the Mrs. Neither of us liked it and never returned.
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In reply to CDUB98 • 3:30p, 8/4/26
Not shocking for you, you perpetually hate everything. BBQ Inn was GOAT
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8:00p, 8/4/26
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I'm glad to see so many people here and on Reddit getting their parting shots in after the owner finally decided to retire and close voluntarily after serving generations of locals.
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In reply to Ryan the Temp • 11:56a, 8/5/26
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Cool.

Different restaurant. Gatlin's Fin and Feather. Worth checking out if you want that fried chicken/Shrimp Po'Boy kinda vibe.
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In reply to CDUB98 • 12:20p, 8/5/26
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Ate at BBQ Inn once with the Mrs. Neither of us liked it and never returned.

If you had the BBQ, I do not blame you. If you had the fried chicken, lord have mercy on your soul.
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12:23p, 8/5/26
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always was an odd name. guess it's similar to Pappa's BBQ having a great hamburger but crappy BBQ
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In reply to Hardcore Greg • 1:33p, 8/5/26
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Hardcore Greg said:
CDUB98 said:
Ate at BBQ Inn once with the Mrs. Neither of us liked it and never returned.

If you had the BBQ, I do not blame you. If you had the fried chicken, lord have mercy on your soul.


It was several years ago. Shortly after we moved to Oak Forest. I think I had the chicken fried steak. The only things I remember are

The steak was overcooked.
The potatoes were too salty.
The green beans were from a can.
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2:15p, 8/5/26
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I miss the Triple A Diner.
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In reply to BohunkAg • 10:19a, 8/6/26
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I miss the Triple A Diner.

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10:21a, 8/6/26
Simos Diner is one of the few remaining "time machines" left in that general area. It's primarily breakfast, and cafeteria style lunch....but one of the days (can't remember which) they do Chicken N Dumplings and I believe you have to call to place an order. They are so good it'll make you feel guilty.


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In reply to Hardcore Greg • 10:40a, 8/6/26
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Hardcore Greg said:
Simos Diner is one of the few remaining "time machines" left in that general area. It's primarily breakfast, and cafeteria style lunch....but one of the days (can't remember which) they do Chicken N Dumplings and I believe you have to call to place an order. They are so good it'll make you feel guilty.



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11:05a, 8/6/26
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Dinner Bell Cafeteria on Lawndale didn't get this publicity when it closed a couple years ago. Started in 1952.
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11:48a, 8/6/26
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In reply to chico • 11:54a, 8/6/26
chico said:
Dinner Bell Cafeteria on Lawndale didn't get this publicity when it closed a couple years ago. Started in 1952.

Dang, I've never even heard of it, I think Barbecue Inn benefited from being in proximity to Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, and The Heights.

I think I would have liked this place...



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