Message from Gabby's Ribs & Bar-B-Q

Genuine Slow Smoked Texas Hill Country Bar-B-Q, since 1978
  • Live Music Friday & Saturday
  • Rib Fest Friday - Sunday
  • All U Can Eat Ribs Fri-Sun

Locally owned and operated, the first Gabby's opened in Houston 24 years ago and our friends, families and guests have been returning faithfully ever since because Gabby's is the "real deal". Genuine slow smoked Texas barbecue cooked and served in a Texas Hill country ranch house setting. Friend, if you're paying for baby back ribs, beef briskets, whole chickens, hill country sausage and smoked turkey, that are cooked in a little oven back in the kitchen at some hamburger joint, you just don't have all the information. Genuine Texas barbecue highest quality fresh beef, pork, turkey, and chicken slow smoked in our handmade Oyler wood burning pits, from mesquite Texas. Meats are slow smoked, briskets up to 15 hours. Original barbecue sauces, bourbon butter glazes and spicy Memphis rib and chicken seasoning.

MarkerGabby's Ribs & Bar-B-Q

(713) 864-5049

3101 N Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77018

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Longtime Houston barbecue chain known for finger lickin' ribs, live country music and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Rated 8.8 out of 10 by Citysearch.

2 Reviews of Gabby's Ribs & Bar-B-Q in Houston

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I <3 BBQ!  4 Star Rating - Very good

Gabby's has some really good bbq. They have great service and they are always good about sitting you quickly. The entree are more than enough to fill you up and their bread is delicious.

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My Good Experience!!  4 Star Rating - Very good

They have tender ribs and excellent service wrapped in one place. It's hard to find a god quality place that meets every expectation anyone would have for any restaurant that serves ribs and crispy fries.

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3 Reviews by Citysearch:

Good BBQ, I'll go back 4 Star Rating - Very good

I've ate at the restaurant and at an event they catered and both were good. They did a fine job catering.

Posted 08/22/06 at 12:44am

Horrible Way to treat your customers 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

I am a mother of an 18 month old little boy. As you know, it is sometimes easier to pick up food and eat at home instead of having a screaming child in a restaurant. I went through the drive thru to place my order and they informed me that they only made their kids meals available for dine in only. I went out of my way to give this place my business and they alienated me by not allowing me to buy a kids meal for my child. I understand that some people cheat the system and buy kids meals for grown adults, but it was plain to see my son sitting in the back seat at the window. I could have given anyone my business, but I chose them. I will no longer visit this establishment. I don't give my business to places who can't appreciate their customer.

Cons: Attitude of Staff, Alienates Kids
Posted 04/03/06 at 10:41am

Go back 5 Star Rating - World class

Over the last year this 25 year old BBQ establishment has really improved it's food and service. The value and attention to well prepared side orders with tremendous flavor, in addition to exquisite meats. Definately a place to revisit if you havn't been there lately

Pros: Great Value, Very friendly staff, Family oriented
Cons: Need better music, TV's please, Jalapeno bread
Posted 08/24/03 at 2:45pm