Answers for visiting the original Pinkerton's Barbecue on Airline Drive, from what to order to parking, hours, and Houston catering.
Where is Pinkerton's Barbecue in the Houston Heights?
Pinkerton's Barbecue Houston Heights is located at 1504 Airline Drive, Houston, TX 77009, just north of downtown Houston and near the Houston Farmers Market.
Is the Houston Heights location the original Pinkerton's?
Yes. The Houston Heights restaurant is the original Pinkerton's Barbecue location. It opened on Airline Drive in December 2016 and remains the flagship location for the brand. You can learn more on our Our Story page.
What should I order at Pinkerton's Houston Heights?
The Heights menu is built around wood-smoked Texas barbecue, including prime brisket, pork ribs, glazed pork ribs, pork shoulder, turkey, chicken thighs, sausage links, boudin, classic sides, and desserts like bread pudding, blueberry cobbler, and Bananas Foster pudding.
What is Pinkerton's Barbecue known for?
Pinkerton's is known for Central Texas-style barbecue smoked over post oak and mesquite, especially prime brisket, ribs, sausage, house sides, and desserts. The Houston Heights location has also been recognized by the Michelin Guide and Texas Monthly.
What are the Houston Heights hours?
The Houston Heights location is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 10pm, and Sunday from 11am to 9pm. It is closed Monday. Barbecue is served until sold out.
Is there parking at the Houston Heights location?
Yes. The Heights restaurant has on-site parking and is easy to reach from I-45, I-10, Loop 610, downtown Houston, the Heights, and nearby central Houston neighborhoods.
Does Pinkerton's offer catering from the Houston Heights location?
Yes. Pinkerton's offers Houston BBQ catering for weddings, corporate events, private parties, office lunches, tailgates, and large gatherings across Houston, Galveston, The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, and the Gulf Coast. You can also view our main catering page.
Do you have another Houston location?
Yes. Pinkerton's also has a Houston location in Upper Kirby at 3801 Farnham Street. The Heights location is on Airline Drive, and Upper Kirby serves the southwest side of central Houston.
