Gatlin's Fins & Feathers
Southern restaurant (US) · Independence Heights
302 W Crosstimbers St, Houston, TX 77018
Highlights
Fried chicken, seafood, and gumbo in a retro diner setting
Fried chicken, seafood, and gumbo in a retro diner setting
"Offers a more formal dining experience that blends precise Cajun and Creole cooking with the unwavering passion of communal soul-food traditions." - Jesse Sparks
"An ode to the fish fries in Independence Heights, pitmaster Greg Gatlin’s restaurant offers fried chicken and seafood staples, including expertly fried shrimp, oyster, and catfish combinations coming in the form of platters, po’boys, and more. Start with a bowl of Everything Gumbo, chargrilled oysters, or the spicy miso shrimp — then decide whether to devour fried fish piece by piece or sandwiched between two pieces of fluffy bread. For a well-loved dish that exudes Houston, go for the H-Town Hot Sandwich, which features crispy fish or chicken tossed in a Viet-Cajun hot sauce, topped with basil coleslaw, pickles, and fries." - Brittany Britto Garley
"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." - 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
