Gatlin's new location (Houston, Franklin: 2014, live, restaurants)

[txdemo]

Hopefully, no more hour long waits.

Gatlin’s BBQ to open larger restaurant - Food Chronicles

[PedroMartinez]

The parking situation will improve, not to mention being able to eat in AC during a Houston summer lunch.

[hbcu]

I hope the 'bigger' mentality doesn't hurt as people at times prefer the longer waits and less ambiance

[PedroMartinez]

Originally Posted by hbcu

I hope the 'bigger' mentality doesn't hurt as people at times prefer the longer waits and less ambiance

Actually, that is a valid point. I think that some places benefit from the concept of "limited".

[979Texan]

Originally Posted by hbcu

I hope the 'bigger' mentality doesn't hurt as people at times prefer the longer waits and less ambiance

I have not tried Gatlin's yet because of the long wait time. I love great BBQ, but only a moron would stand in line for an hour for food. There is absolutely no food on earth worth waiting an hour to eat. Especially not in the city of Houston where great restaurants are on just about every street corner.

That may just be me, but my time is infinitely more valuable than a few thousand calories of smoked/charred meat. I can do the same thing in my own backyard for cheaper with satisfactory results and be surrounded by friends/family -- not idiots who love standing in line.

That said, I am ready to try Gatlin's if there is no overly outrageous wait.

And if quality goes down due to serving more people, it will be no loss to me. Remember, no food is worth an hour's wait.

[LocalPlanner]

Originally Posted by 979Texan

I have not tried Gatlin's yet because of the long wait time. I love great BBQ, but only a moron would stand in line for an hour for food. There is absolutely no food on earth worth waiting an hour to eat. Especially not in the city of Houston where great restaurants are on just about every street corner.

That may just be me, but my time is infinitely more valuable than a few thousand calories of smoked/charred meat. I can do the same thing in my own backyard for cheaper with satisfactory results and be surrounded by friends/family -- not idiots who love standing in line.

That said, I am ready to try Gatlin's if there is no overly outrageous wait.

And if quality goes down due to serving more people, it will be no loss to me. Remember, no food is worth an hour's wait.

I've heard you can order ahead by phone and come 30-45 minutes later to pick up...can anybody confirm that?

[cockermom]

Originally Posted by LocalPlanner

I've heard you can order ahead by phone and come 30-45 minutes later to pick up...can anybody confirm that?

I can confirm it because as a walk-in customer in the past, they were working hard filling the phone in orders.

[LocalPlanner]

Originally Posted by cockermom

I can confirm it because as a walk-in customer in the past, they were working hard filling the phone in orders.

Sounds like the way to go then. By the way, my friends who've had their 'cue say it lives up to the reputation.

[PedroMartinez]

Originally Posted by LocalPlanner

Sounds like the way to go then. By the way, my friends who've had their 'cue say it lives up to the reputation.

It's definitely good BBQ, but it isn't Franklin's or La Barbecue.

[TexasTony]

whats good here? any favorites to try?