Backyard Boil House

Hidden gem for sure. Nice, kind of Quaint spot. Nice atmosphere with good music & good vibes. Cute for a date spot or just going out alone for some good food or a cocktail. The owner Ed was really personable and made sure everything was good. The food is so good and flavorful, it tastes like it’s from home. I had the Gumbeaux 🔥 to start, Shrimp & Spinach for my entree, & a lavender lemon drop. The spinach alone was a 10 out of 10. I’ll definitely be back.

The food is always fresh, and the atmosphere is Awesome! My favorite is the Gumbo and the Catfish Sandwich! There's music, good drinks, dessert and friendly people with good vibes! OMGeeeee, so DeLish!

I’ve passed this place multiple times heading home and even follow them on Instagram. I finally went in on a Sunday evening and it was the worst experience ever ! Upon entering there wasn’t a big crowd, maybe 6 people. I ordered the snapper with shrimp which wasn’t cheap but also was advertised so good, I just had to try it. I placed my order around 4pm and waitied almost 2 hours with out any concern from the owner or person behind the bar. Upon receiving my food, it was very flavorless and fried horribly! The shrimp was fried in flour as well. I would not suggest this place to anyone, especially if your hungry. It also seems if your not a friend of the owner or not a familiar face you don’t get the same service. Tips: tell the cooks to change gloves, he had to same pair of gloves on doing everything inside and outside.

We really enjoyed our visit. Had heard of the restaurant and finally had the opportunity to visit. It felt so warm and welcoming upon entry. It's a nice, cozy venue (they also have outside seating) where the owners greet you behind the bar, as well as visit you at your table. You order at the bar and then seat yourself. They are full of jokes and smiles. Your beers come in a frozen, dressed mug. The gumbo was delicious! Shrimp and grits were of great portion and very well seasoned. The po' boys have more meat than sandwich are seasoned well. That banana pudding, booyyyy, that pudding is a level of above home! A delectable delight to end your meal...don't tell too many, though, it's our secret!! One can appreciate the mature atmosphere and patrons, that are just as welcoming as the owners. We will definitely be returning!!

This was our first visit. We loved the food, music, and vibe. We had gumbo and the catfish & grits. That was fantastic! We ended up taking a catfish sandwich and banana pudding to go. The portions are plentiful! We will be back on our next visit to Houston.

Food is bomb. I’ve been here before a few times. I get the same thing every time because it’s always so good. The gumbo without the sausage (because I don’t take any pork). The gumbo is just so flavorful. Comes out hot with rice already in the bottom of the bowl. You get saltines on the side. I don’t need them but if thats your jam, then there ya go. Gladly I went with friends who wanted to share all of their meals this time around so I got to try more than a few options on the menu. The fries. Wow the fries are something different. Perfectly seasoned with Cajun spice and a small hint of lemon. I have never had that before. And now I have an addiction. The sauce that comes on the crab legs, simply amazing. Can put it on everything. My Friends crab rice was the bomb. The grilled fish with this cream sauce was bomb too. Daryl and Blake are nice and everything came out in a timely manner. They are attentive and work efficiently. I know that others enjoy this place as much as I do, because that door was swangin open with a new customer every few minutes. I wasn’t too impressed with the banana pudding. Too cinnamony. Very different. Key lime pie didn’t have enough crust and not enough lime flavor for my liking. But I don’t have to have dessert here because everything else on the menu is bussin. I gotta try the pasta next time. Oh and they have sautéed spinach that’s cooked perfectly with garlic. It’s so good.

The wait time for food was INSANE! I honestly don't mind waiting 30-40 minutes for Good and fresh food, which it was, but it was about 30 minutes for my meal and my husband's came out 30 minutes after mine and no one came to tell us it how much longer it would be. I wish I was exaggerating when I said it took almost 40 minutes to get water that I had to ask for TWICE and didnt even get a refill. On top of that, you have to pay and tip BEFORE you get your food. Why am I tipping beforehand for mediocre service? The food was good and the staff was friendly, it's just the lack of real customer service and wait time is a real downside. Im pretty sure we won't be back.

This place is a hidden gem & a must try !! 10/10 I would highly recommend! I treated my mom to a little birthday lunch here and I was glad I did. We came around 2:30 pm on a Friday and there was nobody there. We were able to order and sit with no problem. We were also treated to complimentary wine so that was a plus. The food came out fairly quick but it was obvious that it was freshly prepared. If you don’t try anything else, try the crab rice. It is worth all $28. Every bite of rice was full of crab meat. The rice was seasoned to perfection and it was very delicious. I really enjoyed this dish, I had never had anything like it. The combeaux was also very tasty. This is just boiled seafood with a delicious sauce. It comes with one snow crab cluster, colossal shrimp, corn, sausage, blue crab, and potatoes. It was $39 during this visit but I’m sure that price is subject to change. The gentleman that took our order was very nice and informative. This place gives a “at home” atmosphere. I loved the vibe and will be paying them another visit soon.

Love love love this restaurant! The food is delicious, and the owners are so sweet! Always like home when I dine here. My favs are the crab rice and the spring salad! Que

This is my 2nd time, maybe 3rd time here and tonight I brought 2 of my dearest friends to share in the wonderful experience I enjoyed during my previous visit. I was so disappointed, after waiting 45 minutes without being able to place an order I took my guests and left. My friend was disappointed she went to the front and relayed her concerns regarding the lack of service and our 45 minute wait without being able to order. There was a female who said she was the owner, which I thought was odd because I met the owner who was male. When my guests and I arrived the male seated us and had someone come and clean the table because my guests wanted a specific table. The atmosphere was great, the people there were 40 plus and that was lovely. We all were able to discuss the changes to the neighborhood and the businesses we used to frequent. I love that about the clientele, and was the main draw for me! My guests wife went to talk with the lady behind the counter. When she came outside she was so disappointed with the conversation with the female who identified herself as the owner, she said she was doing a review. This woman proceeded to tell my guest that I have not come to the counter to place an order. My friend held her ground saying "ma'am that is not true, I saw him go there at least 2 times and you were not here. This lady doubled down asking was she sure then she said "oh yes she was in the back. This went on for a bit. The takeaway, no attempt to resolve the issue or address legitimate concerns; unprofessional behavior from someone who identifies themself as an owner does NOT deserve anyone's business! I strongly discourage anyone from patronizing this establishment! GN3

Okay let me tell you. The food... is damn good. My friends and I arrived right as the restaurant opened at 2 PM. The parking is a little tricky or strange. The lines are diagonal, but you actually have to park your car straight Um, the exterior does not have a sign so you may get a little confused, because it's on the corner of Scott and McGregor but there's no sign indicating what the restaurant's called, but anywho. The interior of the place is surprising it's really cute, cozy esthetic, and has a large patio, that I didn't try because it's too hot. You order your food at the bar, my friend, and I both got a moscato. And no, thanks, it is box wine, and it was flat, and it wasn't good. My other friend ordered An old-fashioned and she said, it tasted pretty good. I ordered the catfish and grits, 10 out of 10. The catfish was fried perfectly. The grits were nice and creamy I. Also got a side of red beans and rice and they were fire. Really, really good. My friend additionally got the grits with shrimp. She said it was good. Now. Would I return back to this place? Probably not. Would I order pickup? Absolutely because the the one big issue, as someone else stated, the food is good, if you can get it, it took an hour for our food to come out. We had finished our drinks and were parched. They don't offer you water because again, you have to order at the counter and the food took an hour to come out and to the point some people that ordered after us got their food before us. I think there is literally only one person working in the kitchen. My recommendation is, if you want to check this place out, come partially full and with patience or call in your order for pickup. So yes, the food is good but I will not be dining in again

Met after a meeting at Good Hope for Brunch. Great food as always. We will call the day before our next meeting so they will know we're coming.

The food was good, just not hour and 45 minutes good. Pretty tough start to a first date. My dish came out nearly an hour before my date's, which made things even more awkward It's not the first time this has happened here, and unfortunately, nothing was even offered to make it right. Might be my last visit.

Jewel & I took our friend Gabrielle for her 1st visit. She ordered Shrimp & Grits, I ordered the Fried Shrimp Full Platter with Fries, and Jewel ordered Gumbo with no Rice and a cup of Fried Rice with Crab Meat. All of our orders came out fresh & hot, and very tasty. Service was not too bad, and the vibe was chill. A nice playlist set the mood:

Backyard Boil House is a whole vibe!! The music was on point, the drinks were tasteful, yet strong and the food was DELICIOUS. The parking sucks, but we were able to snag some street parking.

The parking is slime, but we'll worth the drive. As soon as you get inside there is nothing but good vibes and friendly atmosphere. The owner is so welcoming that I felt like family right away. I suggest dine in to enjoy the good music and wonderful guests. We ordered the gumbo, snapper, and crab rice. All of the dishes very good.

SENSATIONAL! If you want authentic Creole food, this restaurant is a #hiddengem I rarely eat gumbo outside of my home but this place is the exception! I keep coming back time and time again for the gumbo and other dishes that are chef's kiss! I love the ambience and the friendly staff. Perfect for an intimate date night. Show love and support this local business.

Went with my two daughters There was no clear sign for this joint, so a lit'l hesitant at first when we walked in, because it appeared to be a little Bar/hole in the wall like restaurant. Food was on point. We ordered the Seafood Pasta and The Boil Combeaux, they were both very good, especially the boil. The service was okay. You order your food and drinks at the bar.

NEVER EVER EVER will I come here again. First of all I know spinach is an upcharge from fries but $8. Pappadeaux doesn't even charge that much for spinach. Then we ordered food. Never got it. They did issue a refund. My brother's food was the only one that was ready. He got it to go, but they didn't add any sides! Mind you he got spinach as well. So an 8 buck up charge for spinach that he never received. Will never ever come back.

I'm giving it 3.5 stars because the place needs to step their game up. The food was good. And they only had one server who was also the bartender. It's the little things that count in a restaurant like making sure the guests have everything they need. It was also kinda dark.

Our group is visiting Houston and we saw Backyard Boil House was a few minutes away from where we are staying. We decided to give it a shot and we are glad that we did! I tried the shrimp and grits and shrimp po' boy. The prices are a bit steep, we were originally going to try the etouffee but couldn't justify spending $33 on it. However, you can taste how fresh the ingredients are and you can tell they put care into preparing the food. Everything was delicious, and I would recommend the shrimp and grits. I just have a few suggestions from a customer's perspective. When you enter the restaurant, it's a bit unclear whether you're supposed to seat yourself or order at the counter. Additionally, I would have liked to see a description of what's included in each menu item. For example, the po' boy came with tomato, onion, lettuce, and pickles. The shrimp and grits also had leeks or maybe celery (?) in the grits. I think it would be helpful to see this on the menu before ordering. Overall, our group enjoyed our experience here and would come back.

Best gumbo I ever ate very good service very good crowd decent location one of the best Mama top operations that I've had come now and be comfortable and eat. Got a nice outside patio. 3rd ward

All of the food was exceptional. Service was impeccable. Will definitely be back and will be bringing folks with me.

Food good service great. We were a group and had a great time. Ambiance need a sign. Owners were nice made it seem like a neighborhood hang out

We found this restaurant on Yelp with it being close to where we were staying. Unbelievable restaurant. Small and fairly discreet, but the owner, Ed, was over the top on service. His menu featured crab, shrimp, and catfish. The dishes were top of the line for what I would consider a "hole-in-the-wall" restaurant. I highly recommend the seafood pasta dish and their cheeseburger. But I want to rave on the hospitality. Definite must go!!!

Excellent service, my food came in a timely manner and was delicious... I love the way it was served, even though I ordered crab legs; they didn't come in a bag. It gave an upscale appeal. The music added a nice vibe. Sorry I forgot to get a picture.

Hands down the food is really good. Definitely in my top 5 for the Houston area. My girlfriends and I stumbled upon this restaurant and I literally stalked them to see when they will be open again (Thurs-Sun). So far I've tried three different menu items and everything tasted absolutely amazing. My son took my food after he finished his. Needless to say, I ordered food to take home. I will say DO NOT wait until you are starving to visit here. Everything is made to order; therefore , it will take a while to get you food. I think it would help if they had some type of appetizers to hold you over while you wait. The ambiance is a chill backyard gathering vibe. I did enjoy the music they had playing. It really reminded of a family cookout. To be honest they can put some cards, dominos, uno, or connect four to occupy yourself to make up for the long wait time.

Okay so this place is horrible. Me and my friends came here for a quick meal. We received 2 raw cheeseburgers, the meat was completely raw. We also weren't informed that the burger made with steak, or asked how we wanted it cooked. When we asked the host she basically said "I assumed y'all wanted it cooked well done"after literally serving us raw meat...Btw I eat my steak medium well.

Wow!! Superb ambiance, staff, and food. We were delighted with everything at today's early dinner. Crab rice and Cajun pasta were awesome. :-) Gumbo, as well, was outstanding. Love the jazz music, too! We're definitely coming back!

Great flavors! The cajun pasta, fried rice, and catfish and grits were my fave! We also tried the seafood boil and even though it was deliciously smothered in their famous sauce, i prefer my seafood boil spicy. Will definitely come back. Byob!!

So listen...... First, the welcome & hospitality is like no other.....Welcoming & warm (not just because it was 27 degrees outside)..... Now onto these shrimp & grits.... OFF THE CHARTS!!!!! Hands down, THE BEST that I've EVER had.... Not even in Louisiana .... And those that know me, KNOW I don't play about my food.... IT WAS DELICIOUS!! The perfect thickness, spice & creaminess... Shrimp sautéed PERFECTLY!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!

The owners were very hospitable and welcoming. As for the food, we couldn't complain. Although we ordered fried fish and blackened shrimp, we ate what they served and quite honestly, we enjoyed the blackened fish and fried shrimp. The snow crab was lightly seasoned with their house dressing and it was divine. This was last Sunday and we're planning on going back tonight for dinner. The ambiance was a delight!

Mayne lemme tell you. I came across this place when I was in town for homecoming at Texas Southern. My wife and I were frankly a lil hung over, a lil stoned and a whole lot hungry. We were instantly greeted by the owner who made us feel like we were at home. The place is a juke joint off Scott and it just feels cozy. Football on the tv, hookah, and soul music. If I lived in third ward I'd be here chillin on Saturdays. Now on to the food. Perfection. The crab fried rice is amazing. Tons of crabs with a hint of creamy garlic sauce. Next up was the gumbo. Blue crab meat, sausage everything you want. They put they foot in it. Lastly the seafood boil was amazing. The sauce has me dreaming of my next trip. Do yourself a favor and experience this down home cookin!

I loved everything about this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious! The fried rice with crab was well seasoned, fresh and creamy. Yum. The combeaux... shrimp, crabs, sausage, potatoes, corn was also well seasoned add and served i in a delish creamy garlic sauce. Yes! The service was on point! Both individuals clearly loved what they were doing and totally provided excellant andcattentive service with a smile and a huge side of personality!! Yummy and needless to say, this place is on my regular rotation list!

Everything in this place is genuinely a 10/10. I've never had a better time in a restaurant and if you like seafood the food is AMAZING! I will always come back even though I live in Katy. Grateful I found this gem.

I held on to this review Bc I didn't want to be one of the firsts to not give rave review. Let it be known I'm one of the FIRSTS to patronize a BO establishment; I love our food and I love our people. That said, I don't think the crab rice was worth 30$... I'll try something else next time.

My favorite restaurant in the city, hands downs. The gumbo doesn't get more authentic than here. The po-boys are excellent as well. Also, this restaurant is BYOB, which is a plus. The only negative I have to say about this restaurant is the wait time but complimentary wine and smooth music makes up for it!

The food was great and even better the next day. Everyone was extremely friendly and their customer service made stay for more...hence the reason for the leftovers and the ambiance is grown-folks chill and relaxing.

Everything here is amazing! Good food, service and friendly patrons. I had a chance to meet the owner and he was also as pleasant as everything else when visiting here; however, it's not an owner review. The place itself deserves the 5stars here..

The crab legs, corn, and potatoes were so good and the ambience was perfect! It admittedly looks kinda like a random shack because the building has no sign on it (not sure why) and looks grayish. But then you step in and wow - amazing. It's so gorgeous inside! Neat, modern, classy. They were playing jazz instrumental versions of songs I love over the speakers which I really enjoyed too. Then the food was great. Juicy, seasoned well, buttery. 10/10. I want to go back and try more of the menu! They really cooked it up. On top of it all, it's a family owned business. Staff is so welcoming because clearly they care about the place! The waiter was the nephew I believe and he was so nice, also the aunt who owns it was there and she was so nice, then he pointed out the grandma visiting as well! Wholesome. The waiter offered to show us the patio out back and it was SO beautiful with all the lights and mirrors, we ended up having a glass of wine out there too. I recommend! Only criticism - they need a sign haha. * Regret taking just one low quality picture of my food. I was just so excited to eat it hahahaha

Really enjoyed the culinary experience! I was skeptical initially, shabby exterior but what matters on the inside was totally worth it. Good food. Free drinks. Excellent service. What more do you want in a restaurant?! The best things on the menu were the combeux, crab rice, and shrimp and grits. The etouffee was just ok, and the gumbo was good but not great. What makes the food special is the flavors in the sauces - perfect combo of butter, garlic and spice. Also, BYOB!

WOW, what a meal. Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly with a smile. We ordered the shrimp and grits, side of corn, potato and sausage with a Mexican coke. The presentation of the shrimp and grits was beautiful. Shrimp seasoned and cooked perfectly. The grits had amazing, deep flavor and plenty to go around. The potato was cooked so it was easy to cut, but not mushy...just right. It came with a flavorful sauce. The sausage had a rich, smokey flavor. A meal that we ended up splitting and it was plenty. The service was very good as they checked in on us several times. Just great people. I will say, this was a little hard to find due to a lack of signs outside. The inside was fine and I'm sure as more time passes, they'll be able to update it. I would say this is one place where you don't want to judge by what you see rather what you taste. This is a hidden gem and We'll be going back again to try more of their entrees. So glad we opted for this place tonight.

1 of the best seafood restaurants in the city that happens to serve an amazing burger! So good it's hard to describe actually. They are a hot menu item limited quantity as the they grind the meat fresh daily. This is fresh made to order food & restaurant not fast food. Friendly, family atmosphere. Always good food, music & company!

One of my favorite places to go the food is delicious and very flavorful. I feel like I'm at my family gathering when I come here because that's just how great of a welcoming and customer service this place has! Great vibes and music all day. I highly recommend when choosing a place come here!!

Today on "Don't judge a book by its cover." You must check this couple out down the street from Riverside Houston. Once you walk inside the good vibez slaps you in the face. I can talk all day about the food and not do it justice. Come by and tell 'em Pk sent you. This is why I love Third Ward! #Pkast

Food was phenomenal, great vibes and music. The staff and the service was so Friendly.

This is the best Cajun I've had in Houston. Loved loved the gumbo, the boiled shrimp and the corn, potato, succulent sausage combo. Sent my hubby for takeout. It's completely worth the trip.

Great hole-in-the-wall spot! Highly recommend the crab rice. Service is personable.

Amazing! Came here with a group of friends! We explore local Black restaurants! And this one is top five... well as of now it's number one! Complimentary wine! The owner was so hospitable! Food was amazing! Usually when I eat creole food, I have complaints! None here! Crab rice was so well flavored! Combo (seafood boil) was delish! I had leftovers and my kids ate them up without approval now I'm feening for more... so I'll be back real soon! The combo had a really tasty cream based sauce! Service was excellent! Food was excellent! You wouldn't really know this restaurant is here, I drive pass it all the time! Kicking myself for that! Never knew it existed! Do not drive pass thinking it is subpar! This should be a destination restaurant! People come here for turkey leg but I'll start suggesting this place for now on!

The food was amazing, and everyone was very welcoming and generous. It's easy to miss on the outside, but the menu is well-worth the trip

Great food & great taste, superb customer service, I will return Had to get a shrimp & Grits to go.

Was in town for a girls weekend and this place came highly recommended. It definitely did not disappoint. Atmosphere was very homey. Laid back, great music, very chill. I personally am not a seafood person but the owner made sure I was able to get something just as tasty as my group. My friends ordered the Combeaux and were VERY PLEASED with their plates. Great portions, sauce was a bit spicy but amazing flavors. I ordered grits with sausage and chicken and wow. I shared my plate below as well as one of my friends. If you're in Houston, please check this place out!

This This spot is AWESOME!!! A hidden Gem! Attentive customer service, Delish Food & Great Vibes.... Music On Point ... Yep Yep

This place is amazing! I had the gumbo and shrimp and grits! My wife and friend had the Cajun pasta! Let me tell you something that food was delicious. I mean it was mouth watering delicious! sitting here thinking of it right now. I would like to go back and get some more. The staff and owners were very gracious and hospitable. I would definitely be visiting this place many more times . If you were looking for some great Cajun food, this is definitely the spot!

The food was excellent! The service was great! The ambiance gave nice neighborhood chill spot! And the music was on point!

Best meal in Houston. On my way to the airport o googled best seafood boil and ended up at this small local spot. Went for the combo- crab, shrimp, corn, potato, sausage. And wine of course. It was definitely a meal for two, but I went for it. The sauce was completely unique and the star of the show. A garlic butter spicy gravy (I wish I had better words to describe) completely different than the old bay or Thai medley spices. Shrimp were huge, everything perfectly cooked. Friendly staff, so glad I stopped in. Thank you!!

The food is fantastic. Rate it a 5. Had Po-Boy, Catfish & Shrimp Dinner, and Crab Fried Rice. Crab Fried Rice was a little salty but chock full of crab! Now the reason for the one Star deduction was the wait. They didn't open at 2 pm as posted and it took an hour to get our food even though we called in our order. We'll go back because of the food but be prepared for a wait.