The Pit Room

Great new BBQ spot in the Spring Branch / Memorial area. I tried the beef rib, tacos, and pork ribs. Beef ribs are each about 1 lb and are delicious. Must have. Tacos are great value at around $5 each Stuffed with meat and plenty of other options to put on top. Very large facility with indoor and outdoor seating plus bar area. Also a desert bar where you can walk up and order cookies or ice cream. Very clever and perfect for an impromptu desert add on after you eat. Ample parking.

Good barbecue for a chain. A lot better than others. I enjoyed the sausage and brisket. Mac and cheese was watery but still good. Line was long but moved quick. Solid Houston BBQ

My wife and I enjoyed some of what we tried and some things that didn't measure up. The moist end brisket was 5 stars, tender and very tasty, the pork rib on the three meat plate that comes wit' two sides was 5 stars, the link of venison black pepper and garlic sausage rated a two from both of us. The two sides I picked didn't rate more than a two, the cole slaw was crunchy and that was it, the charro beans were way too spicy for my wife. I give the peanut butter cookie I tried a 2, it needed to be baked a little more. This location has better parking. They have a very nice condiments bar. They also have cold brew coffee.

Came here Saturday around opening time, and there was no line. It did start to pick up around 11:30, however. The brisket and pulled pork were both great, and the pork ribs were fall off the bone tender. The green beans were the atar for me, SO GOOD! Loved the pickle bar. Would definitely come back. Edit: came back on Father's Day and waited an hour, but the food was still great!

After eagerly anticipating its opening, I finally tried The Pit Room for the first time. I opted for a 2-meat plate featuring ribs, brisket, green beans, and corn. The ribs stole the show with their perfectly seasoned pepper coating. While the brisket boasted good flavor, some pieces were a tad too salty, though not as overwhelming as Coopers (Llano). The corn offered a unique and delicious twist, and the green beans had a delightful Pit Room flair. Despite the slight hiccup with the brisket, I would definitely return, especially since it's conveniently located next to Fishing Tackle Unlimited, which adds to the experience.

So excited, The Pit Room is in our neighborhood. I tried it a couple days after it opened and we went back today with the whole family. The food was superb. There was a little mishap with the cheeseburger that we ordered, but the manager stepped up and took care of it right away. I can’t wait to go back.

NEW in the Memorial/Spring Branch area! Great BBQ joint with a Texas culture vibe and a delicious smoky aroma that hits you immediately upon entering through the doors. This is a walk-up order style restaurant. The menu is very simple, laid out well, and easy to navigate toward a decision. They also serve breakfast tacos! 7 days a week, grab and go from 7:00 AM-10:30 AM! I can't wait to try them! But for this review today, I had the chopped brisket sandwich with coleslaw. The line service was friendly and quick. We were able to find a table in the almost packed dining room. This place is going to be a hit for all the local businesses nearby, so go early or wait til later in the day for the crowds to die down. My brisket was nicely placed on a warm buttered bun with pieces falling off the edges. The coleslaw helping overflowed the boat dish. The serving sizes are large. The condiment bar was full of fresh homemade pickled items, along with onions and hot sauce. I wasn't sure about the cucumber pickles but turns out I love them! Very crisp and just the right heat for a topping to my sandwich. The drink bar has fountain sodas, sweet tea, non-sweet tea, and lemonade. The seating is comfortable with booth and chair options. My brisket sandwich was delicious. Very tender and flavorful. The coleslaw was crisp and tasty. You can tell it's homemade. It is not loaded with mayonnaise. It is more of a crunchy and tart slaw. Refreshing during these hot days. The space is much larger than it looks from the outside. They have a decent size bar with draft beers, liquor, and TVs. At the back of the restaurant there is a small dessert counter with pastries and ice cream for purchase. They also have a tiny retail section for TPR merch. On the east side of the building, they added a fun patio with large fans and a bar area, also with TVs. This will be a great space when the weather cools down. I think I saw a cornhole board on the outside patio. Very fun! I did not see the bill total. My boss treated all of us to lunch. From what I could see on the menu board, the prices were very reasonable. My one meat sandwich was $13 and my coleslaw was $5. Most everything on the menu is al la carte. Dinner plates (dinner as in entree, not time of day - you can order a dinner plate at lunch time) include two sides and a piece of white bread starting at $20 for one meat, $23 for two meats, and $26 for three meats. That is a great deal! I can't review this place without also mentioning the music. Great country tunes overhead taking you back to the good ol' days of country & western music. While there, we heard The Judds, Conway Twitty, Mel McDaniel, Rodney Adkins, and other great artists. The music was at a perfect level. Loud enough to hear it, but also low enough to be able to talk in a group at our table. I am a noise sensitive person. I will not go back to a restaurant if the noise it too heavy. My biggest pet peeve is when the noise comes from metal/heavy chairs scratching the floor, unnecessary clanging of dishes (TPR uses small metal trays with a liner), and music being too loud. TPR didn't have any of this, so my lunch was very enjoyable! What can I say, I am a very particular person and especially particular when it comes to my dining preferences. I was very pleased. Plenty of parking available in the lot. I think the entire mini-strip is being redone, so it might start to get crowded for parking. For us today, it was easy to find a spot and only a short walk into the restaurant. So, if you are craving BBQ, want to try a new place, and have a full belly when leaving, look no further. This is the place! Texans love their BBQ and this place won't disappoint! Welcome to the neighborhood, Y'all!

Local Texas bbq. Good quality meats and sides - of course try their brisket; it was moist and flavorful. The atmosphere of this location is very nice/new and has a very large patio seating space. Great for family meals. It also has a bar for alcohol. The staff are very friendly and warm! Some of the food was a bit heavy handed on the salt, like the chili and chicken - stay away from those. Overall, would highly recommend! As an aside, I think their bbq sauce is the best I’ve ever had.

I met up with some friends during Memorial Day weekend for dinner. This was my first time trying The Pit Room. At the time of our visit, they had only been open a few weeks. Parking is plentiful as the restaurant is located in a shopping strip. I was the last to arrive in my group. Some of the group had ordered drinks at the bar and grabbed a table to wait. When we went to order, they left their drinks on the table as a place holder. My friend also notified the staff that we were coming back to the table. The line was long, but it moved quickly. I ordered the Two Meat Plate with turkey and brisket. I enjoyed them both, especially with the BBQ sauce. The brisket was really tender and flavorful. For my sides I went with potato salad and okra. The potato salad was good. I liked the okra, but it was a little too peppery for my taste. I appreciated the fact that it wasn't fried though. The portions were generous and I had enough for leftovers the next day. The condiment bar had a lot of pickled items. The house made pickles had way too much vinegar and I didn't care for the spiciness. There's still a lot of Houston BBQ places that I need to try, but I'm glad that I can check off The Pit Room. I really enjoyed my meal and would definitely return.

The Pit Room is a must visit in Houston! This spot is a Bib Gourmand off the Houston Michelin Guide and just opened this second location. The inside is large with both indoor and outdoor seating, large bar, ordering counter, and dessert bar. The meats and sides are on display to order and all look amazing! The dinners are the best way to try a little but of everything. Out of all the meats, the brisket was by far the favorite; close second being the pulled pork and sausage. The mac and cheese side was perfectly gooey. Be prepared for a jalapeño kick in the cornbread! They offer quite a fee sauce options to add to meats as well as pickled veggies complimentary. If you don't leave room for a small dessert cookie, you're missing out. We truly loved this spot and were so happy we were able to try while in the area.

Chris the bartender was great and love the bar area with the TV's makes it a great place to watch the games. The BBQ Eggrolls are fantastic and the Pulled Pork Nachos are very good as well. I would prefer none marinated purple onions or just plain white onions over the marinated. It added a tangy taste from the vinegar. My son and I had the Cheeseburger. The first time we had it a few weeks ago it was to die for not today. Today was a very different story (not good at all). The orders were one medium and the other medium rare, both were cooked to a crisp like Fred Flintstones Brontosaurus Burger!!! They brought the Cheeseburgers out with out cheese and just fixed it by adding cold cheese to the bottom on a cold patty. Yes, cold Patty wasn't fresh and didn't have that great smooky flavor !!! We will definitely be back, as the BBQ is one of the Best in-town. If you can fix your kitchen/burger grilling you would have a Michelin Star Burger!!!

Cafeteria style setup. You see & select your food while in line. I got the 2 meat dinner with pork ribs & garlic venison sausage. The pork ribs are really tender & full of flavor throughout. Bbq sauce is really tasty, slightly twangy with a little bit of heat. Venison garlic sausage is good. Not overly garlic just full of flavor with a little spicy kick. Green beans were ala dente (typically not my fav style) but were so highly seasoned & flavorful that it worked. Potato salad is ok. They have a toppings bar after you pay where you can get onions, pickled onions, peppers, bbq sauce, etc. Surprisingly, they also have multiple ice cream & cookie choices. The atmosphere is casual with metal chairs & some booth seating. They also have a full bar with a bartender and a covered outdoor patio area. Overall a good experience. Good food, quick service, nice casual atmosphere. I would definitely repeat.

Been here two Thursdays in a row, an hour before closing. There's not much of line at all. The staff is pretty cool. They got plenty of seating, a bar area, and a dessert stand. Plus they got televisions all around to watch your games as well. I got the two meat combo. I went with the brisket and jalepeno sausage. I got macaroni and green beans as my sides. With tip, you're paying close to 30 bucks. Overall, it's pretty solid BBQ. Macaroni was more on the liquid side, but I ate it. Green beans were really good.

I came by here because I absolutely loved the location near Montrose. I'd consider the original location to be one of the better BBQ restaurants in Houston, definitely in the top 10, and that's really saying something. This location comes close to living up to the fame. The brisket has a nice rub, is well smoked, tender, and great flavor. For some reason, it didn't taste quite the same as the Richmond/Montrose location, but that might have just been in my head. Their garlic sausage and ribs tasted the same as what I remembered from the other locale. Sides are decent but I've yet to find a place that absolutely wows me when it comes to sides with BBQ. You really come to a place for the meat, and the rest is either filler or something to give you variety while munching on so much protein.

The breakfast tacos were delicious especially the brisket ones! I enjoyed the entire assortment and will make sure I'll be back every time I'm back in town. The service was quick and friendly and the place was very clean. Just wished I could have some weekly.

On my quest to hit the Diners Drive Inns and Dives joints all over the country I found myself working near the pit room. This is a large well established place and it's huge. It seems like a chain restaurant but it has that well executed BBQ joint atmosphere. You walk in and walk up to the service area where you make your choices. Mark my words everything here is magnificent. Just bring your appetite. I thought I was hungry when I walked in but there was no way I could try everything so I got the 3 meat option. A little sample of several items. I couldn't finish the platter. The portion seems small until I dug in and found myself stuffed and satisfied. The people are great the place is fun and spacious and the food was outstanding. So glad I tried it!!!

Food was ok. Meats was on the cold side. Music was too loud. Came for lunch. Everything cost $33.

Very underwhelming for The Pit Room. I lived next to the original Pit Room and remember the day they opened up. And I still go there frequently even though I moved as well as Cadente(best Tex-Mex in Houston). What I had last night at this location wasn't even remotely close to the quality or taste of the other location. Brisket wasn't on point. The turkey had a funky taste. Had some little wilted green beans with my oil and crazy seasoning. The only part that tasted the same was the elote. Not paying $28.35 for a two meat plate of this quality.

Cool BBQ place with quick service. Service and ambiance: This new BBQ place looks the part. It has industrial style interior with many seating areas both inside and in a patio. The service was quick but the staff could make you feel more welcome. Food and drinks: Good selection of typical BBQ options. The brisket was juicy which is good. The Czech style sausage was on a dry side and the casing was not edible. Sides selection was also good. Potato salad was the hero. Green beans were okay. Good flavours but some beers were undercooked. We didn't opt for any alcoholic beverages but you can get some here if you choose to. Pricing: More on $$$ side. We expected a bit more but may give it a go again.

Every time I fly home I swing by for a smoked beef rib!!! They vacuum seal them for flying!!! The cucumbers are delicious!! Love the sides. I've never had a bad meal here!!! Highly recommend.

I have visited the Pit Room om Richmond and enjoyed the BBQ there so when I heard that there was one closer to home I had to try it. Where it located now there is plenty of parking unlike the Richmond location. This location is physically larger. The serving process is the same, you go through the line and tell them what items you want and when you reach the register they will be there. I got mine to go but I walked around to view their amenities. There is a pretty large indoor patio with a full bar, TV's and a AstroTurf area for kids to play. I will definitely return to enjoy this patio. I could hardly wait to get home to enjoy my meal and they did not disappoint. I had the ribs, chicken and brisket plate with baked beans and potato salad. It was enough for me to enjoy the remainder the next day. I like that they don't put the BBQ sauce on top and let you add it as needed. Now that they are closer I can see myself becoming a regular.

This is my first visit here with my family & I was excited to learn they opened up another location. I've gone to the Richmond location numerous times every year. It has a spacious parking lot and to go parking spots in the front. I really liked the ambience with the neon lights labeling all the different areas inside like where to order, dessert bar, retail bar, drinking bar, patio & restrooms. You order at the counter and it's self-service. Plenty of sitting options which was always an issue at the other location and always felt too crowded there. There were high chairs as well. It could get loud and there is background music but I was still able to have a comfortable conversation with the family. We ordered our usual including brisket, beef ribs, potato salad, beef sausage & Mac & cheese. We also tried elote and frito pie for the first time. The beef ribs were my fav and always so juicy. The brisket did taste somewhat dry about halfway into the meal. The potato salad was good as usual but the Mac & cheese was slightly disappointing because of the watery texture. I usually eat this the most but not today. Elote was lacking for me despite all the toppings. Frito pie had a good crunch and I like how it wasn't drench in sauce. The white bread's crust also tasted little hard like it was getting stale. We also decided to check out the dessert bar which had the cutest pig statue working in the back kitchen. They had brownies, banana cream pie, cookies, & ice cream. We got to sample (sweet cream, strawberry, pistachio, cinnamon toast) & ended up getting both pistachio & cinnamon toast ice cream since there were four of us to share. They only offer 2 scoops in a bowl as a serving size. I wish they offered kid size or at least 1 scoop especially if you have kids or just don't have the stomach space for a lot of dessert. I like the color changing ice cream spoons! The outdoor covered patio area looked very nice and I would definitely want to sit out there when the outside temperature is more tolerable. The women's restroom was very clean and I liked the cattle wallpaper. There are 3 stalls including a family stall which are privately enclosed off which is always preferred. Overall, I love the location, ambience, very friendly staff especially the ones who helped to quickly clean the dining area, and the food was good despite some cons. I would still recommend to try it out for those visiting Htown or those who enjoy the OG location.

I'll be honest, until this visit I'd never been to The Pit Room. Not the Montrose original or this new Memorial/Spring Branch location. We've only ordered to the house. Multiple times. So when we walked in, we knew what to expect and that we would like it. Let's begin with the space. It's huge, open and welcoming. Lots of indoor space with tables and booths. There's a central self-serve salsa/condiment bar with a drink station. There's also a full service bar and a dessert station. The outdoor patio is covered, well-ventilated with a second bar and lots of TVs (same as indoor). I feel the space is very family friendly. The service was attentive and friendly. Drinks were never left empty either with refills or another round. Same goes for the end of meal clean up. Quick and on the spot. Now the food. 5/5. I admit I'm a fan but who isn't? For our visit we went 3 meat plate with brisket, sausage, pork ribs and a 1lb wagyu beef rib. Boom! Each well cooked and smoked or bbq'd. The sides were also good. Charro beans, Mac and Cheese (excellent) and green beans (don't skip). Helotes were on point. Overall great experience. Bring the family. Watch the game. I'll be here for college football Saturdays. You should too.

My family came in town from Canada & Jamaica, we had to show them what Texas was about. We went to PIT Bbq and they did not disappoint! We initially sat outside but the heat was bussing so we opted to sit inside and they accommodate our large party with ease. We ordered the sampler tray x2, there were 15 of us and we still had leftovers. So it was definitely enough to feed more. It was cool that they had a bar as well, so we ordered a few margaritas. Each came tray with a potato salad, corn, coleslaw, green beans, Mac & cheese and a loaf of bread. Hands down the meat was the star of the show. Every piece of meat was so juicy and the brisket was my favorite. I also loved that they had an array of onions, pickles and pickled vegetables. One of the waiters literally made a plate for us to try his favorites. This will definitely be my go to BBQ place!

With a laid-back atmosphere, open patio and a large menu The Pit Room has many different smoked meats, including brisket, ribs and sausages along with many sides such as mac and cheese, potato salad, elote and beans. I opted for the 3 meats picking chicken, sausage and brisket with 2 sides of mac and cheese, elote and adding an extra side of potato salad. The meal was enjoyable and moderate in price if you are sharing with someone. The portions can be on the smaller side. The service I will say was considerably good, with the restaurant being busy employees walking around picking up plates and cleaning as soon as someone has completed a meal. Overall, it was good Texas BBQ.

This is the recently opened second location (their original spot is on Richmond) in the Memorial/ Spring Branch area. It's right off of I-10 but the restaurant is a bit tucked in so it can be hard to see the turn into the parking lot. There's plenty of parking in their lot that they share with a fishing supply store. The interior was very spacious and was pretty packed. The menu looks the same as their original location and I got a 3 meat plate to try instead of the usual order of meat by the pound and sides separately. I was a bit surprised by the lack of meat for the 3 meat plate; one pork rib, two slices of brisket, and a small portion of the pulled pork. I also forgot they don't let you order the beef rib unless it's a la carte. I chose the Mac and green beans as my sides with an additional order of their chili to try. Firstly the meats. Their pulled pork was good and tasted pretty much exactly like I remembered. The one pork rib I got was alright but not as good as I've had at their original location and the same goes for their brisket. The leaner piece I got was quite dry and likely towards the thinner end of the brisket and the fattier piece was probably 30% gristle, which was unfortunate. The Mac was solid (although a bit watery) and the beans had good flavor but tasted slightly too crunchy/ undercooked for my liking. The chili had good flavor but was a little bit too salty to eat more than a couple spoonfuls. In terms of service, it's a pretty much go order and pay and service yourself, type of establishment so at least that makes it easy. Overall, I think the meals I've had at their Richmond location had superior taste even though parking and seating is more difficult at that location. I think just to compare the meat quality and sides, this is below quite a few spots that are inside the beltway. I'm also definitely going back to ordering meats by the pound rather than going for the combo plates; the literal one pork rib that they give you on the combo plate is quite a sad sight.

Happy to see the second location is now open, and in my backyard no less! It seems like this whole development is getting a big face lift and pit room is probably the first of many new concepts to be opened, although they seemed to do it kinda stealthily as I just sorta realized that there was a restaurant here one day. Love the design, it's great when they get to make this place their own and use the space exactly how they want. Fairly typically modern BBQ aesthetic and vibe, there's a couple different bars here, from the actual bar, to the expansive pickle and veggie bar, and a dessert bar. Walk up counter order for meats and sides, with the menu behind the butcher to let you know what available, you know the drill as a Texan. There are some tasty sounding menu items that you can order too that I didn't notice till I had sat down with my barbecue. Beef rib was amazing, fatty and moist, jiggly and beefy, just everything you want in a bite of smoked meat. Pork ribs kinda had to be pulled from the bone, I like when they aren't fall off level tender, but I should'nt have to scrape the ribs to get the meat off them. Mac and cheese was a bit soupy for my palate, but flavors were good. Green beans had a Tex mex flavor to them as do many of their sides and other options, maybe should've tried some other sides too to get a better feel. Speaking of Mexican flavors, the Elote was a real winner for us and would get on repeat visits. To round out, I think I like the original locations quality/consistency a bit better, but this spot is was more comfortable to get to and eat at. OG spot in Montrose is in my top 5 Houston BBQ joints with the likes of Pinkerton's and Truth, so I'll be back to try their other meats and see if they get their second child to behave like their first.

Everyone was super friendly the moment k walked in. The set up is like cafeteria style where you order what you want... they will put your plate together and you pay at the counter. This one has a bar area with high tops as well as a separate are to get desert. They have patio seating as well. It's a cute location. Food was great. I got the elote which was a little too hot with the hot sauce, pork ribs, Mac and cheese and sausage (venison, black pepper and garlic) that too had a kick!

Ample parking in this location. friendly staff. clean exterior and interior. lots of tables and chairs. There are a couple of different rooms of the main dining area that you could have a more secluded dining experience. a nice pickled vegetables bar that can go with your barbecue the sausage, chicken, brisket or whatever meals you ordered. delicious flavors. well developed flavor very moist and tender Succulent piece of meat. Great place for Texas BBQ. I will definitely be back.

Food is amazing! Brisket it's juicy and tasty, as the turkey and ribs his sauce its super tasty all in general are great in this place!

New location just down the street from our house (yay!). They did a great job with the interior: bright, roomy, right balance of casual but nice, and of course everything is brand new. My wife and I had dinner here couple of nights ago. They're still working out a few kinks (e.g. no draft beers yet and the "dessert" station not open yet). Hard to tell is they are smoking meats out this location yet or just bringing it in from another location, as it appeared the the smoker out back was not in operation yet. For food, we shared: Brisket - 4.5/5: If you love smoke and black pepper, this is the one for you. Very simply done, but very good. Pork Rips - 4.5/5: Same description as above, just smoke flavors with lots of black pepper. Cole Slaw - 3.5/5: My wife likes this style a lot more than I do. It's very vinegary. I like mine w/ mayonnaise. Overall, love the restaurant and look forward to the next meal here.

Recently celebrated my birthday during the week here at the new memorial location. We were a group of 10 and they accommodate us without issues. The food was excellent worth a try if you're into BBQ. A special shoutout to the entire evening staff during my visit they went above and beyond while we were there. They did such an awesome job i had to write an email to their boss, hopefully they all received an atta-boy for their kindness and helpfulness. Definitely gonna be returning.

Last night, we ordered the Bulk Dinner to-go for 5 adults, plus two sausage links. We wondered if it would be too much food for the 4 of us when we ordered, but speaking in terms of quantity only: it was just enough for 3 to 4 adults. Also, we noticed there was no bread included when we got home, nor was there an option to ask for it when we ordered on their website. The main flavor we all noticed in the brisket and ribs: salty and peppery, rather than a rich, tender beefy taste as we have had at other BBQ places. In addition, the pork ribs were noticeably dry rather than juicy, hard as opposed to tender, with very little meat attached to each rib. We were only able to get a couple bites of meat per rib. Sides were good but not good enough for us to return. Our experience was so sub-par that we don't even want to try the original location because there are many, reliably better choices in town.

This may be the best BBQ in Houston. I'm not sure how it could get better. Definitely the best BBQ I he an ever eaten. The brisket is amazing but the tacos are so good as well.

came to houston for vacation and this was the first bbq we had. i think the ambience was nice, great layout and very spacious with a cool, modern but southern interior. as for the food, it was alright and not the best i would say. i got the pork ribs and it does become dry eventually. the black meat chicken was delicious though! i would definitely recommend getting the beef ribs instead as the meat was a lot more tender. my brother got the pulled pork and sausages, but he said it was really salty for his liking. we dont know if the place would have exchanged the meats, we just ate it all regardless by dunking them in different sauces. the sides were delicious though, i recommend getting the potato salad and mac and cheese. overall, a good bbq place to try. but it would not be my first choice as a visitor coming to houston for the first time.

The food was good. But the ribs were tasty but a little dry. It wasn't fall of the bone tender. The brisket and Pulled pork was great. The sides were also great. I recommend this place, maybe go earlier and not close to closing.

NEW in the Memorial/Spring Branch area! Great BBQ joint with a Texas culture vibe and a delicious smoky aroma that hits you immediately upon entering through the doors. This is a walk-up order style restaurant. The menu is very simple, laid out well, and easy to navigate toward a decision. They also serve breakfast tacos! 7 days a week, grab and go from 7:00 AM-10:30 AM! I can't wait to try them! But for this review today, I had the chopped brisket sandwich with coleslaw. The line service was friendly and quick. We were able to find a table in the almost packed dining room. This place is going to be a hit for all the local businesses nearby, so go early or wait til later in the day for the crowds to die down. My brisket was nicely placed on a warm buttered bun with pieces falling off the edges. The coleslaw helping overflowed the boat dish. The serving sizes are large. The condiment bar was full of fresh homemade pickled items, along with onions and hot sauce. I wasn't sure about the cucumber pickles but turns out I love them! Very crisp and just the right heat for a topping to my sandwich. The drink bar has fountain sodas, sweet tea, non-sweet tea, and lemonade. The seating is comfortable with booth and chair options. My brisket sandwich was delicious. Very tender and flavorful. The coleslaw was crisp and tasty. You can tell it's homemade. It is not loaded with mayonnaise. It is more of a crunchy and tart slaw. Refreshing during these hot days. The space is much larger than it looks from the outside. They have a decent size bar with draft beers, liquor, and TVs. At the back of the restaurant there is a small dessert counter with pastries and ice cream for purchase. They also have a tiny retail section for TPR merch. On the east side of the building, they added a fun patio with large fans and a bar area, also with TVs. This will be a great space when the weather cools down. I think I saw a cornhole board on the outside patio. Very fun! I did not see the bill total. My boss treated all of us to lunch. From what I could see on the menu board, the prices were very reasonable. My one meat sandwich was $13 and my coleslaw was $5. Most everything on the menu is al la carte. Dinner plates (dinner as in entree, not time of day - you can order a dinner plate at lunch time) include two sides and a piece of white bread starting at $20 for one meat, $23 for two meats, and $26 for three meats. That is a great deal! I can't review this place without also mentioning the music. Great country tunes overhead taking you back to the good ol' days of country & western music. While there, we heard The Judds, Conway Twitty, Mel McDaniel, Rodney Adkins, and other great artists. The music was at a perfect level. Loud enough to hear it, but also low enough to be able to talk in a group at our table. I am a noise sensitive person. I will not go back to a restaurant if the noise it too heavy. My biggest pet peeve is when the noise comes from metal/heavy chairs scratching the floor, unnecessary clanging of dishes (TPR uses small metal trays with a liner), and music being too loud. TPR didn't have any of this, so my lunch was very enjoyable! What can I say, I am a very particular person and especially particular when it comes to my dining preferences. I was very pleased. Plenty of parking available in the lot. I think the entire mini-strip is being redone, so it might start to get crowded for parking. For us today, it was easy to find a spot and only a short walk into the restaurant. So, if you are craving BBQ, want to try a new place, and have a full belly when leaving, look no further. This is the place! Texans love their BBQ and this place won't disappoint! Welcome to the neighborhood, Y'all!

My wife and I enjoyed some of what we tried and some things that didn't measure up. The moist end brisket was 5 stars, tender and very tasty, the pork rib on the three meat plate that comes wit' two sides was 5 stars, the link of venison black pepper and garlic sausage rated a two from both of us. The two sides I picked didn't rate more than a two, the cole slaw was crunchy and that was it, the charro beans were way too spicy for my wife. I give the peanut butter cookie I tried a 2, it needed to be baked a little more. This location has better parking. They have a very nice condiments bar. They also have cold brew coffee.

Best brisket I've ever had! The potato salad was top notch, the Czech sausage was delicious. The green beans were just okay. I ate myself into a complete food coma and I don't regret it.

3.5/5 stars overall for the two times I've tried this spot. The first time I came it was an empty trip due to their power being out from the storm but I decided to come back twice just to try it out. I've been to their main location so I was happy that they opened one closer to my house. The ambiance is more modern & has a good amount of seating, they also have a full bar as well. The parking is spacious unlike their main location so you don't have to drive in circles to look for a spot. My friends and I arrived around 6:30pm on a Friday and it was kind of busy. The lines were fairly long but it moved quickly as the staff worked efficiently to get all of us taking care of. I decided to get the 2 meat combo. I ordered the moist brisket, pork ribs, green beans & potato salad. The brisket was good but inconsistent on the cuts. I felt like most of it was lean which is fine but it was dry and chewy. The moist (fatty) part was amazing, it was peppery/salty. The crust had a nice bark to it and smoke rings were there. The ribs exceeded my expectations as it was tendered and fell off the bone, also very peppery. I think that's the theme of the pit room (Lots of pepper). The green beans were different because they added tomatoes to it. The greens itself were crunchy but didn't have much flavor. Luckily, there were juices on the bottom that I was able to dip the green beans into. That actually really helped. The potato salad was very average. I was also able to try my friend's turkey, okra & beef ribs. The turkey was surprisingly tender with mild flavors. Okra was slimy and squishy just the way I liked it & not to my surprise PEPPERY lol. The beef ribs were so good, it was like butta baby. It wasn't the best but I was pretty content so I came back for the 2nd time. I got the beef ribs since they were so good & Mac & cheese. Once again the ribs did not disappoint as it was tender/salty. $30 for 1 pound of ribs is expensive in my opinion but it filled me up. The Mac & cheese was solid, perfect Al dente, creamy & cheesy. The only issue is that it was too runny for my liking. I would like to add that their Pickled cucumber was extremely vinegary & kind of spicy too, I can handle heat so it wasn't a big deal. Overall, I really can't complain. It wasn't perfect but it was good enough for me to come back. The food was solid & the service was nice and quick.

I heard about a new location opening soon but forgot about it until my friend Tri reminded me, so I joined my friends Tri and Tiffany and brought another friend along. This location is nice because it has more seating and parking. The patio area is mostly covered and has some astro turf or something. It's a spacious area and also has corn hole on the uncovered part. It was still warm cause Texas heat. Plus, there were more families out there with little kids running around. We dined inside which is a mix of tables and chairs and chair/booth combo. There's a full service bar where you can order food and drinks. I had the Memorial G+T, but they didn't get their shipment of pink peppercorns yet since they had just opened a few weeks ago, I guess. My friend told me his negroni was good. The line had periods of being long, but the line moved quickly. We ordered the 2 meat plate and a beef rib to share. The bummer part was that you can't get the same meat and double it. So, we did the brisket and pulled pork. Both were very good and tender. The beef rib was also tender and flavorful. Potato salad is average. The okra is a new side I've never seen at the original location before. They're long strips cut in half and tossed with tomatoes and onions. Kinda peppery. I'd say the theme of the Pit Room in general is peppery. I do love a good dry rub though. I'm more of a "if the meat is good on its own, it doesn't need bbq sauce". I prefer without sauce, but their sauce has a nice sweet, tangy, and a pinch of spice flavor that I don't mind dipping every once in a while. They only give you one slice of bread on a 2 meat plate, so I asked for more. There's also a side bar next to the soda machines and drinks that have a bunch of pickled items. We saved our seats before we got in line by leaving our drinks on a table. I even told one of the staff that we were still there but lining up. The water fountain at the soda machine was interesting and kept dispensing sparkling water under the water tabs. I like Topo but not a fan of this when you're thirsty from the salt of everything. Chugging sparkling water iswater not fun. My G+T felt smoother lol. I would definitely come back to this location.

Didn't love everything here. The fatty brisket is great. Jalapeño cheese sausage good. Chicken was dryyyy and skin was soggy. Bbq sauce tastes a little weird. Tacos good. Potato salad great. Corn with everything on it weird. Corn was dry. Mac n cheese ok, but very watery. Plenty of space inside with a full bar. Plenty of space outside under a roof.

Came for authentic Texas bbq and I got what I came for! Absolutely delicious. It was a little hard to find seating, so if you go with a group I'd recommend someone get a table first? Otherwise you might be standing with your tray for a bit (which is what happened to us).

Wow!!!! That was an incredible meal!!!! 5 star perfection. Good-looking establishment, super clean with friendly, helpful staff. Brisket was the best I've ever had anywhere (and I've had some good ones). Definitely, get some brisket. It will blow your mind. Pork rib was good, not great, but good. Sauce was excellent. Although, the meats are so good they don't need sauce. It's nice to dip bread in. There breads are excellent too. Venison sausage was excellent. Casing was a bit tough. Inside was crazy good. Cheese and jalapeño sausage also very good. Turkey breast was absolutely amazing. Mac 'n cheese perfect. Elote very good. Potato salad very good. We're going back to try beef ribs and get more of that brisket. They also have a dessert bar. No idea how people have room for dessert, but looks delicious.

highly recommend. new location is awesome. bbq, desert and full bar! service is excellent. the layout is awesome and great for big groups.

Just as good as the original location! I love honestly everything that I've tried at Pit Room. This new location is really beautiful, with a bar area, patio, and a dessert area (it wasn't open just yet when I visited.) The employees are all kind and keep the restaurant nice and clean.

Tried their breakfast this morning. Tortilla was thin, fresh, and well portioned. I left pleased and enjoyed how well it all stayed together. Fingers weren't even greasy. Can't wait to try out their lunch.

Seen The Pit Room on a lot of best bbq in Texas lists and on Reddit so I finally decided to try it. Ordered online and walked in for pickup. There was a long line out the door for dine in customers and entire seating occupied inside so I figured it was going to be good. There was no choice for moist brisket which I prefer but it was pretty good. It wasn't too lean and dry like a few places were. A good 4/5 Pork ribs were pretty tender and flavorful, 4/5 Mac and cheese was iffy at first because it didn't look too cheesy but it was actually pretty good. Big spiral noodles and just the right amount of cheese. A few places I've tried put too much cheese and it's just a lot to chew on. 4/5 Potato salad was my favorite. I love mustard potato salad and this was one of my top 2 or so potato salads at a bbq place in Texas. Very delicious. 5/5 Overall a 4/5, not sure if they have any specialities on weekends but there was no beef rib option or pork belly or burnt ends like some other bbq places have. Would definitely go again.

The hardest thing ever is to write a place five stars. A lot of thought goes into five stars. It's not always about a Michelin chef. Memorial has needed a place like this forever. They have an unbelievable bourbon selection, great taps, friendly service and the food is on par with some of the best in Texas. I personally love their beef rib. So flavorful. The brisket is unbelievable. Even the dry brisket is good. Their beans are amazing. They're not baked beans they're beans. Not a big fan of the coleslaw, but it's not bad And they've added so much more they had a dinner menu all sorts of amazing items It's not cheap guys so don't think you're gonna come here and spend less than $20 per person, but it's worth it !!!

Came for my fix and was impressed just like the original location and am always satisfied with the staff but was a little disappointed to see a patron SCREAMING at bar staff how he didn't like his crawfish and after eating it all still complained about the size and why he was paying. I understand it's a different part of town but management could have handled that individual better from where I was sitting. I have been a regular for years at the original location and I know for a fact that type of talk to staff would NOT slide over there. I enjoyed my margarita with the smoked salt probably would've had another if it wasn't for the screaming patron killing the vibe. I took my 5 pounds to go and was extremely happy.

IM from out of town and was looking forward to getting some of these nachos and remembered they had them on special on Tues, well supposedly. I just went in and tried to order them and the employees at the food line were nice but said they didn't think they sold them. So I asked for a manager, but when he came out he quickly said they don't have them and basically putting it a nice way he said of well. Not saying anything about if and when I could get them, completely blowing me off. They do have really good food so I still might go to the other location but I don't see myself coming back to this location.

Houston, we have a problem. But it's not at the pit room!!!! Fantastic. I ordered food for the family and decided to take a "pit stop" at the full bar before heading home. (I'm sure none of y'all have ever done that before!) The secret's out!! I had to break into the bag for a little "snack" before heading back for a nice little dinner. A little brisket : both lean and deckle, then I could t resist the beef rib too! Some Mac and cheese with some of those wonderful beans. A great plan to start with. Brisket was good. Very good. And btw, I'm from Austin and brisket is something that I'm very familiar and particular about. And Blacks BBQ brisket and beef rib does rank at the top of my list. Franklins brisket is still "king of the hill" if you can get in the door before it's gone. The Pit Room is very good. A "DO NOT MISS"type of place. Even if you are not sitting in line next to the smoke pits, reminding you of the effort and time required to meet high expectations. You still get the result of great BBQ. I guess that's the difference between Austin and Houston. Or Lockhart. Standing next to or near, where the action is happening or a nice air conditioned restaurant. The PIT ROOM provides a clean comfortable area to wait in line and enjoy your food. This is a long review. BOTTOM LINE: Don't miss this place. And yes......... I had to go get more food!!! Regards. Roger Bohannan

Don't waste your money. My husband and I went here for lunch today and the food was an insult to Texas bbq. My husband got the three meat plate, and I got the two meat plate. brisket: dry, overcooked, no smoke ring, lacking in flavor, texturally incorrect, but it did have a bark bbq pork ribs: lacking in flavor, overcooked Mac & cheese: a total joke. Literally no cheese, no flavor, noodles were mushy, and it was all swimming in a watery, flavorless, lackluster pale yellow "sauce". potato salad: taste like store bought, premade, and had no flavor elote: downright disrespectful. They used corn that was in a sauce, and then added toppings. Nothing about this dish slightly resembles the taste of elote. jalapeño cheddar sausage: this was pretty good. Nice jalapeño/cheese flavor, cooked well, and it was flavorful. bourbon bbq sauce: lacking in flavor, and not a hit of bourbon Service: staff was friendly, and helpful ambiance: very chill, nice country music playing

So thankful there's a pet room five minutes away from me now. The ambience of the Richmond location with outdoor rustic seating cannot be by any barbecue place in my estimation. But the Katy freeway location has the same incredible brisket. Best in the city!! Great service, great elote, great beans. I cannot say enough good about this place.

lots of parking available, lots of seating inside, but look around at the corners of the place, you'll see extended seating. lots of waitstaff that helps clean up and making things flow, its pretty busy during lunch. there is a dinner menu and lunch menu, the dinner menu starts at 4pm (that includes the baked potato) Mac & cheese was very classic, don't expect a twist, the group I went with loved it. Green beans are al dente brisket is moist bbq sauce is sweet I enjoyed the ambiance, good flow with turnover rate, getting people in and out. Initially I was worried that we wouldn't get a seat or table, but there are plenty of opportunities after you pay out. A lot more seating than the OG location. Enjoy you guys!!!

Awesome place to meet a friend for a drink or to have a nice family meal, very large place. The barbecue is delicious, some of the best brisket I have had in Houston. I have lived in Texas my entire life, and I love that their brisket was fatty enough without being gross, with a deliciously crisp bark. The sides are amazing as well, but be careful with those green beans, they are deceptively hot and spicy!

My buddy was in town from Stillwater and he said he wanted to try this place so we made the drive down from Cypress. The place is way overpriced and the food was nowhere near what I as a Texan would recommend as BBQ let alone good BBQ. The only highlight was the brisket wasn't too bad just very light on the portions. We ordered 3 of the 3 meat platters for the 3 of us. They only give you 1 pork rib, a small portion of fatty brisket and about 6 thin slices of the sausage. The wife and I ordered an extra pork rib and my buddy ordered a beef rib on top of the 3 meat tray. Little did we know that the beef rib was gonna cost $36 by itself! The tiny extra pork ribs were an additional $6 each. The sausage was dried out and had way too many jalapeños in it. I like spicy but we couldn't even taste anything but jalapeños. The ribs were dry as all get out and they were not good at all. Our total for the 3 of us was $171.00 and we only had Cokes with our food!!! The mustard potato salad was dry and bland, had to add a lot of salt and pepper to it. The beans were all pico de gallo and jalapeños and barely any beans. The Mac n cheese was runny and the pasta was crunchy and the cole slaw was dry. Unless there are major changes to this places portions and quality I would recommend you try someplace else!!