Gabby's Ribs & Bar-B-Q

713-581-8484

3101 N Shepherd Dr Houston, TX 77018

www.gabbysbbq.com

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Longtime Houston barbecue chain known for finger lickin' ribs, live country music and a family-friendly atmosphere.

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Catering Companies, Restaurants, Barbecue, New American Restaurants, Hamburger Restaurants, Steakhouse Restaurants

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$, Family-Friendly Dining, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Live Music, Lunch Spot, Private Rooms

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Sun-Thu 11am-10pm Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

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

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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.

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In Short
With their trademark Texas ranch house exterior and lively Western decor inside, this casual barbecue spot is still a favorite of Houstonians after all these years. The menu includes a variety of burgers and sandwiches, stuffed potatoes, smoked chicken, sausage, brisket, turkey and Gabby's trademark ribs. Sides are made fresh and include fried okra, ranch beans, coleslaw, and mac and cheese. Barbecue fans in a hurry can take advantage of the convenient drive-through. Also offers a full bar.

Key Points

  • Live Music Friday & Saturday
  • Rib Fest Friday - Sunday
  • All U Can Eat Ribs Fri-Sun

The Inside Scoop

  1. Save Money - Have a craving for ribs? Fridays after 2pm and all day Saturday and Sunday are Rib Fest, with all-you-can-eat spare ribs, beef short ribs and baby backs.
  2. Look Good - Whether you need full-service banquet catering or lunch for your next office meeting, Gabby's can cater your next event.
  3. The Extras - Friday and Saturday evenings feature live country and zydeco music.

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I <3 BBQ!

by Johanna P. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 8,185

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.

Posted 10/13/08 | Report Abuse

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My Good Experience!!

by CONSTANCE F. | insider Insider | Rank: 30,462

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.

Posted 01/22/08 | Report Abuse

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Good BBQ, I'll go back

by dburrows

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

Posted 08/21/06

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Horrible Way to treat your customers

by lsunicole

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 04/02/06

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Go back

by wendy_wilson

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 08/23/03

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