Went to T-Bone Tom's for lunch and enjoyed their salmon for the first time. It was delicious. Perfectly cooked. The chipotle butter glaze was flavorful and really complemented the salmon. It was served with rice and I also got the green beans and the spinach. Both were excellent. Kiddo got the double patty Paradise burger and said it was one of the best burgers he has eaten. We sat in one of their little red booths. I love them and will definitely sit there again. Our server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. read more

T-Bone Tom's - Paradise double patty burger. - Barbeque Near Me - Kemah, Texas

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T-Bone Tom's is one of those places that just has personality, and I still love it after all these years. I used to come here all the time with an ex-boyfriend but haven't been back in years. I made the drive from Katy to Bacliff to pick up some vintage garden trellises, and at just two miles away, I immediately knew lunch had to be at T-Bone Tom's. One of my favorite things about this place is the absolutely massive outdoor seating area. It's covered, so normally it's a fantastic place to sit without roasting in direct sun, but after several days of heavy rain mixed with Houston humidity and temperatures around 90 degrees, there was absolutely no convincing anyone in my party that sitting outside for lunch was a good idea. Only my second time ever sitting indoors here. The place was already bustling by 11:30 and packed by noon, which tells you everything you need to know. We were greeted immediately when we arrived, and even though we came through the back entrance for patio seating, the hostess was cheerful and accompanied us to the dining room, where we were also immediately greeted by one of the indoor hostesses. Our server Joshua was excellent throughout the meal--friendly, attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and always on top of things. We started with drinks and boudin balls, which came with four and ranch dressing. I tend to go through phases of what I'm addicted to, and right now it's boudin balls. If it's on the menu, I'm ordering them. These were fried to perfection, hot, and delicious. A great appetizer to start the meal. While we waited to order our main course, there were two things our table seemed to rave about: giant drink glasses and crackers. It sounds silly, but not having to constantly wait around for refills makes a big difference. And crackers on the table? It seemed like memory lane for the older members of our party, who quite enjoy bits of nostalgia. So few restaurants bother doing little things like that anymore, so my lunch selection was awarding me kudos before the lunch even started! Mom and Mark split the 14 oz. ribeye with spinach and potato salad. Although splitting two sides might have been enough, Mom added a side of mashed potatoes for herself. It's always a toss up with restaurants and steak. True mediums aren't always a true medium--you have to order medium rare or medium well to get it just right. But the medium here is actually a medium. Mom kept talking about how delicious the steak was and said it was one of the best she's had in a long time. If you know my mom, compliments don't come easy. It's a big deal. Ha. I ordered the plate I always get: the Monterey chicken with fried okra and spinach. It may have been years since I was last here, but this dish is as excellent as it has always been, if not better. The chicken was incredibly tender, cooked perfectly, and covered with flavorful mushrooms and onions. I also really love that their vegetables are homemade rather than straight out of a freezer bag. The fried okra and fresh spinach were wonderful. Berta ordered the chopped beef sandwich with potato salad. They gave her so much beef, there was enough for two people to enjoy that plate. She ended up taking more than half home. We finished the meal with vanilla ice cream and their infamous bread pudding, which was warm, rich, and easily enough dessert for four people to share. Mom had ordered it for herself and said she didn't want to share, but when she saw how big the portion was, she asked Berta and I to join in. T-Bone Tom's is a popular place among locals and tourists alike. It offers great food, a fun atmosphere, friendly service, and remains one of those places that still feels uniquely Texas in the best possible way. We'll definitely be back, and much sooner this time! read more

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Food not worth the cost but Geandma's Margarita was good. Two margaritas, a hamburger and a two meat (brisket) sandwich was over $60! And the hamburger was undercooked and the brisket was mediocre at best. Find someplace else maybe away from the boardwalk. read more

T-Bone Tom's - Grandma's Margs wer good, food typically overpriced and very mediocre - Barbeque Near Me - Kemah, Texas

I asked where was the best place to get barbecue in Texas and I was told to go to T-Bone Tom's. Upon arriving, I felt like I was in for a treat since the restaurant had a distinctly barbecue theme and was busy. I ordered brisket tacos with fried okra and potato salad. I really loved the okra but everything else was just ok. I wish the brisket was a bit more tender. I enjoyed my visit but my search for the best barbecue in Texas continues. read more

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After passing by numerous times, we stopped for lunch. OH MY GOD! We were missing out. Everything about this place was spot on, even the music. The staff were amazing, especially Juan, with great recommendations. We even met the owner, we was so nice and talkative. My hubby had the marbled brisket with onion rings. I had the steak fingers and steak fries. We shared them. Everything made in house. We absolutely will be back soon. read more

T-Bone Tom's - BBQ sandwich and steak fingers with with white gravy. - Barbeque Near Me - Kemah, Texas

Chicken fried steak was good. Wife got a steak sandwich and she enjoyed it. Service was fine. Drinks/cocktails were just ok... read more

My husband and I had dinner at T-Bone Tom's, and the place is huge, lively, and full of fun energy with live music, drinks, and that classic BBQ atmosphere. Our waiter was attentive and friendly, and service moved quickly. We started with the brisket queso, which came out velvety, smoky, and incredibly flavorful, easily the standout of the night. For our entrée, we shared the two‑meat platter with brisket and sausage; the brisket had good flavor but was a bit chewy and slightly dry, while the sausage was well‑seasoned and tasty. We chose curly fries and mashed potatoes for our sides, both simple but delicious, and my husband especially enjoyed the BBQ sauce since it isn't overly sweet like many others. We had a great time, ate well, and T-Bone Tom's delivered exactly what we were hoping for. read more

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Everything was above expectations for Tbone toms. The outside makes it look kind of dingy but it's truly a hidden gem and super charming inside. The waitstaff was amazing at timeliness, checking in on us, and making great recommendations. The food was amazing in terms of flavor and came out at all the right temps. I really enjoyed the chargrilled chicken and smoked turkey breast. They were both perfectly juicy and tender. They have live music out on the porch and it's such a nice chill vibe. The margs were amazing and love the happy hour marg too. Came back twice!! read more

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Best around! Love T-Bone. Love their menu. I have never had a bad meal at T-Bone. No think twice about visiting T-bone time.

Food was Great customer service also Great very friendly staff manager cares about his staff and customers read more

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This place has been for a while, with good reason. The food is really good. I tried the sandwich that comes with ribs on top and it was delicious. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Only hiccup was the waitress charging an adult chicken tender/finger meal for my daughter who is 10 and ordered from the kids menu. They did fix it but hate to have to deal with that and bring it up. read more

T-Bone Tom's - Barbeque Near Me - Kemah, Texas

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Came down from HTX and came together for dinner here after an active day. Ordered grilled pork chops, they give you 2. Can't complain for the great hearty portions. My bf got the fried seafood plate. All solid options. The service was attentive and friendly inside and outside had a live band that had the whole patio full, definitely dining their next visit. read more

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Ambience was great food was terrific and the service was on time but it's just a great place to eat some great food and chill out

We went for the prime rib...it's been a long time since we ate at t bone Tom's and it was so, so good. So impressed. We are dying to go back for more. read more

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Brought my Father for Father's Day for a steak and he ordered the chopped steak instead! Overall food was okay, brisket was very good but honestly tasted warmed up as did the ribs. Gumbo was not our favorite. Sides were amazing....mac & cheese is all that m&c should be, creamy, piping hot...very good. Fries tasted homemade, fresh cut, very tasty. Potato salad, coleslaw, green beans all very good. Ordered tea, very good and a few Budweisers. Overall food was okay, I feel could definitely step it up a few notches. I will say though, service was wonderful! Waitress gave great suggestions, we were seated promptly, and manager stopped by our table to check in on our meal. Ambiance was laid back, very inviting. Will we be back, for sure...definitely open to try some other items on the menu. read more

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we really enjoyed this place! it had such a great ambiance and the service was wonderful. margaritas and food were really good and fresh. read more

T-Bone Tom's - Fried Pickles - Barbeque Near Me - Kemah, Texas

didn't really live up to the hype. ok to good, not great. Expensive compared to better places.

This is the 2nd time we've eaten here. The 1st time was probably 6 or 7 years ago. Horrible food, swore we'd never go back. Dumb us we went again tonight. I had the seafood schooner. More like the "mystery plater". Everything was just thrown onto the plate. The worst part was the fries catfish was paper thin on the slab and all batter. My son had burger and fries. My wife had the filet. That was really good. As for my son's burger, 4 or so hours later throwing up. Of course food poisoning. He did say the meat had a different taste than other places. Live and learn right? Will not be back read more

I was looking for a pork chop sandwich and seen go to TBone Tom's for a a pork chop Dinner on Wed from facebook. I will never return there. They are rude af because it was 10pm and they wanted to close but close at 11 per their website. Then I guess the manager was locking all the doors and didnt greet me but was like a bothered greet of did you have a to go order? and then I go get my food and the mash potatoes don't come with gravy so, I asked for a side so and she said will the ticket didnt say you wanted gravy and it honestly didn't ask-online order. But when I asked for a side she didn't say anything and started to tap the screen and the manager was there telling someone else to get the gravy. Then she was like it's going to be .99 cents and I was fine with that so I was ready with my phone for tap to pay since I ordered online and she she was like we don't do tap to pay so I was like well I guess never mind then and instead of the manager right there being like oh okay its the end or the night go ahead and add a little to the mash potatoes he starts yelling to cancel the gravy. And then she leaves to go cancel the gravy instead of bagging my food. Yea yall can keep that. Mind you them porkchops still pinks smh. Nope read more

Been going to this place for more than 15 years. For the first time I saw a dog in the restaurant. Pets don't belong in a restaurant.

We were on vacation and found this spot. It was delicious and the service was absolutely great. Our waitress was super friendly and answered any of our questions about the menu. My husband loved his steak and I had the best chicken fried steak I have had in a while. Definitely recommend if you are in town. read more

Always great food made better by an awesome team of servers. Portions are a good size, if you leave hungry it's your own fault. read more

T-Bone Tom's - Barbeque Near Me - Kemah, Texas

10/10 hamburger steak 7/10 Chicken and sausage gumbo Last time I was out here I had the hamburger steak and it was really good. I ordered it again today and it was almost better this time around. The hamburger patty had more char and enhanced the flavor. The Louisiana Purchase appetizer was good but I have had better gumbo. There was a lot of chicken and sausage. The broth lacked some seasoning but when I'm feeling sick, I would love to have this specific gumbo because it's a light flavored broth. We also got our usual order of armadillo eggs and over the years they have been getting smaller in size. I would say when we first came out 10 years ago, they were as big as a pear. Now they are getting closer to the size of real chicken eggs! Needless to say, they are still the best armadillo eggs. Honestly, I've been all across the country and no one makes jalapeño wrapped brisket balls! read more

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It has went downhill.The ribs were tough and bland.The Bbq sauce was sour tasting.Even the piece of bread seemed reused and hard.The meat seems cheap but the price is high. read more

Absolutely amazing place! The blackened catfish was off the chart good! Didn't get a picture but get a side of grilled shrimp as well! Excellent service all the way around. Place has been there since 1974 and the nostalgia of the restaurant will take you back in time. read more

T-Bone Tom's - Blackened Catfish, Green Beans - Side, Grilled Tomatoes - Side, dirty T-Bone Tom's Rice - Side - Barbeque Near Me - Kemah, Texas

Best primary I've had in a long time. Service was excellent great atmosphere enjoyed our time with my husband and friends. Loved the live music. read more

We went to T-Bone Tom's for Happy Hour which had great prices on their wine and beer. We had fried pickles for our appetizer, and they were perfectly fried. I had the shrimp cocktail that had a large portion of bay shrimp. I would have preferred three or four large shrimp instead. My hubby had a brisket taco and a fish taco--both had a lot of meat and fish. He said they were both excellent. The ambiance is Texas casual and well done. The service was prompt and pleasant. We will be back. read more

I went here years ago and the food was good. We were in Kemah and decided to eat here for lunch. I got the Chicken Fried Steak which was terrible. read more

Great music, always great food. We love this place and spend a lot of time on the patio.....in the spring and fall. Lol Great place, if you're in Kemah, I highly recommend T-Bone Toms. read more

Great name, great reputation and the place was even on DDD!!! I had the marbled brisket with ribs and sausage. I want impressed with the BBQ sauce especially being in Texas! It too close to ketchup. The meat was good though. We were there for a birthday party and waitress didn't rush us and let us take our time. They even kept our cake in the fridge until we were ready for it. read more

T-Bone Tom's - The inside outside - Barbeque Near Me - Kemah, Texas

You can't go wrong with T-Bone Tom's if visiting the Kemah area! Have been here many times over the years and the services and food are consistently excellent. They have a large outdoor area for seating with cabana roofing to enjoy live bands almost any giving night. Great food and drink specials everyday of the week. I highly recommend the Armadillo eggs as an appetizer and have not had an entree here that I didn't enjoy. read more

T-Bone Tom's - Pigs Feast! - Barbeque Near Me - Kemah, Texas

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Been coming here for years, always solid. Steaks are excellent, the bbq offerings are great. Service is usually great but last time they forgot about me a while. Would be 5 stars but sides have gone down some. I'd like the sides perk up and service up and then I will be back here with a 5. read more

Last time I ate there I had it delivered DoorDash and I ordered chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, and fried mushrooms and got sick violently sick read more

I don't see myself coming back. The food was not delicious. Good service but the food could have been better. read more

T-Bone Tom's - This place is not how I remembered. It used to be real tasty but now... - Barbeque Near Me - Kemah, Texas

The Food and service were excellent! We ate around 4 PM on a Saturday. We like that it had been a featured restaurant on DDD! We ordered the Armadillo Eggs for an appetizer and shared a Porterhouse steak with sides of mashed potatoes and fried okra. It was all wonderful! read more

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Good food and great atmosphere. The owner was present and very welcoming. Bar tender was great both days I came in. Drinks delicious. I will be back. read more

Had the Armadillo Eggs: they were OK. Brisket anywhere in TX is awesome as long as you get it marbled. Dessert was bread pudding. Huge portion! Suggest you share. read more

We ordered a prime rib with baked potato. The steak was "to die for" if I could, I would have ordered two. It was a medium cooked but very very tender. The service was excellent and checked in with us but not being a nuisance. The atmosphere was nice. Not loud. Options to sit inside or outside. Definitely ordering the Tom Rib eye next time. read more

Love this place as we go to this place a lot for the lemon pepper bone in chicken. Made a mistake of ordering the seafood chowder which is nothing more than a few clumps of shrimp paste and rest is thick sauce:( not worth the price at all. read more

T-Bone Tom's - Blah seafood chowder:((( - Barbeque Near Me - Kemah, Texas

Had a great time T-bone Toms tonight. It was definitely patio weather today. The service was great and the food was pretty great too. We will definitely try it again. read more

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