Gatlin's Fins & Feathers

"The Garden Oaks restaurant Gatlin’s Fins & Feathers serves all types of Southern food, and the gumbo here is one of the best dishes. No piece of meat is spared to make this spicy gumbo, and its roux is as dark as the bayou. Have smoked sausage, spicy shrimp, chicken, crab, and okra by the spoonful, and scoop up any of the remaining roux with the white rice in the center of the bowl. Whatever you do, don’t just order a cup." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas, julie takahashi

"Pitmaster Greg Gatlin’s new restaurant boasts Southern comfort food with Gulf Coast flair, and the menu features a solid gumbo. The Everything Gumbo is made with dark roux and loaded with shrimp, crab, sausage, chicken, and okra. The portion sizes here are generous, and while a cup may be plenty, you won’t regret springing for a bowl." - Brittany Britto Garley, Minh T. Truong

"An homage to the fish fries and food-fueled celebrations in Houston’s historic Independence Heights neighborhood, Gatlin’s Fins & Feathers — the second restaurant by pitmaster Greg Gatlin — is a must when it comes to fried chicken and seafood. Create a crispy spread with a selection of combos and sides, like red beans and rice and collard greens, or go for the saucy and spicy Viet-Cajun chicken sandwich, topped with basil coleslaw and pickles. Whatever you do, leave room for a smoky, heartwarming bowl of gumbo." - Brittany Britto Garley

"While “‘feathers” make up half of the menu (and name), the “fins” alone are worth a trip to Gatlin’s Fins & Feathers in Garden Oaks. All of the seafood served at this retro diner is Southern comfort style, which means the food is downhome, with no-nonsense cooking. Grab a bowl of the everything gumbo brimming with shredded crab meat and shrimp, or a shrimp po’boy slathered in cajun mayo on a fluffy baguette. Few things provide the comfort that the sound of sizzling fried catfish does, so we like to head to Gatlin’s Fins & Feathers when we need a dose of comfort throughout the week.  " - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"Sandwich: H-Town hot sandwich with crispy chicken The hot sandwich at Gatlin’s Fins & Feathers turns up the heat. It can be made with fish, but get it with fried chicken. The sandwich at this Garden Oaks restaurant comes expertly crisped, loaded with Viet-Cajun hot sauce, and topped with fresh herbs and briny pickles. The spice might cause a few rogue sniffles, but it’s still balanced by the refreshing coleslaw on top. Ask for a side of golden fries and appreciate the perfect lunchtime meal." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene, julie takahashi