I don't know which is better: the food or the service! The Yung Gripper is incredible and the Parmesan fries are delicious. The people who waited on us were kind, quick and attentive. read more

The Gripper Kitchen - The Yung Gripper - Fast Food Near Me - Pearland, Texas

Everything we ordered was good but I have to mention the fried shrimp!! They were SOOO good. The service was good too so we appreciated that. The ambiance was okay too as they had a few TV's and music playing but the music was a little loud. I want to say we waited about 35-40 minutes for our food. Ordered: Fried shrimp plate Slider Fried fish plate read more

The Gripper Kitchen - Fast Food Near Me - Pearland, Texas

Yes Lord it's was good food and be blessed. The service was amazing and very helpful too. Wonderful and very cool read more

Amazing vibe and wonderful food pull up! Serves was great as well! They also have drinks. read more

The Gripper Kitchen - Fast Food Near Me - Pearland, Texas

I had the catfish gripper. They definitely do not skimp on the portion size of the fish. I did wish that my fish was fried a little harder. I did like the sandwich the coleslaw wasn't to sweet or made the sandwich soggy. In truth, I did expect just a tab bit more flavor based on pictures though. The fries were pretty good. I really enjoyed the mango koolaid. I will come back and try out their wings and hockey sand which. read more

The Gripper Kitchen - Catfish gripper - Fast Food Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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Boom!!!! This place is the bomb!! Great menu, great service, and great food. Came here for lunch, recommended by my coworkers, they came the day before & told me "oh we got a spot for you". Lots of choices for lunch, good portions, and good deserts. I had the Tony's,, OMG, the flavor!!!! I wish I had more hands so I can lick more fingers!!! Definitely worth it. The chef/owner came by, checked that everyone was enjoying their meals, and we left very satisfied. A must if you're in Pearland & looking for flavor. read more

The Gripper Kitchen - The Tony's - Fast Food Near Me - Pearland, Texas

Food was so good I forgot to take a picture of it to post! My sister has the salmon gripper and I had the catfish. They both were EXCELLENT!!! I live in Houston but was born and raised in Detroit. Visit this place!!! read more

The Gripper Kitchen - Fast Food Near Me - Pearland, Texas

The Gripper Catfish was so delicious!!! It was seasoned very well and not too salty with a cornmeal batter. The sweet potato fries were made from scratch and had a sweet glaze drizzle on them. The fries were good but needed a dash of salt. I went in for take out but would love to dine in next visit. Customer Service was great and most of all wait time was not too long. Inside they have TV screens on the wall, music, and the vibe inside was upbeat. I enjoyed reading the different signs posted. I ordered the mango lemonade which was good and for the beer drinkers, they serve it here. The Gripper Kitchen also has Taco Tuesdays and I am looking forward to ordering and trying out the variety of tacos offered. read more

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UPDATE: I gave them some time and went back. Things definitely has improved and my sandwich was delicious. I am not a huge fan of the fries. Overall, I am glad I returned. Old review:Well to start the 40 min wait for food was long but they do inform you of the time frame if you ask. My chicken sandwich was flavorful but fried too hard so that killed some stars. I think this place is new so I'll have to try again in a few months once they are fully staffed and worked out the kinks. read more

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The place itself is really nice and clean, but it is also relatively new so that should be expected. There are some things that can improve in my opinion. The selection of drinks is very limited, they don't have a soda machine. Koolaid is the fountain drink they offer, but the refill for a 20oz cup is 1.50, a bit pricy. The employees are very laid back, don't engage or make you feel welcome. The food itself is really good, great selection of sandwiches. It can get messy, so make sure to get a handful of napkins. Ultimately, I will recommend this place to anyone that lives in the area, but it's exclusively only for the food. The 4 stars are for the cooks and the vibe of the place, the cashiers could've done more. They do play old school music, and show old basketball highlights(which I enjoyed). Give them a shot if ever in the area. read more

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The sandwich was delicious and held up nicely all the way to my house. Fries were good but could be crisper for my liking. Plenty of parmesan and seasoning though. read more

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Another episode of "Social Media Made Me Do It"! The Gripper Kitchen kept popping up on all my timelines and lo and behold, it is located in my neck of the woods. Fellow Pearland Yelper Tiffany J saw it too so we decided we had to come check them out. It took a little longer to get here because they were always closed on the days we were available. We came for an early dinner because they also close early on the days they are open. When we arrived, there was a few people in line, and a few people seated. After we sat, the place filled up. There was also alot of people picking up orders as well. They will also tell you, the food comes out fresh, so expect a little wait. Customer service was great. The owner even came out of the kitchen a few times to mingle and make everyone laugh. So The Gripper Kitchen was created in Detroit during the chicken sandwich wars of 2019. The Yung Gripper is the signature sandwich that made them popular. What I kept seeing on social media was the fried catfish that looked amazing and that is exactly what I ordered. I ordered it with the fried shrimp combo and regular fries. The food did in fact take a little while to come out, but it was hot and fresh and smelled great. I like my fish fried hard and that's exactly how it comes without even requesting it. The fish was fried to perfection and had the crunch that I love. It was seasoned just right as well. The shrimp were big in size and equally seasoned and fried perfect. The combo comes with parmesan fries but I went regular. I should've stuck with parmesan because the regular fries were boring. I also got a side of spicy slaw. It was a vinegar based slaw that was good, but I wouldn't order it again. I washed it down with red Kool-Aid which was delicious. It took me back to my childhood but I wish it was a little larger for the price paid. We weren't sure about refills ad didn't feel like asking just to get turned down. Tiffany got the Rockin Rodeo Gripper which is one of their BBQ chicken sandwiches and she said it was really good. They have a nice selection of desserts which looked great, but I decided to check it out next time. Overall, I'm happy they decided to open up shop in Pearland because it is definitely a welcome addition as we need more unique eateries outside of all the chains we have. I will be back! read more

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We finally tried their food. We ordered the yung gripper, lobster gripper, Chef Tony, onion rings, and koolaid. The sandwiches were huge. The onion rings were okay and the koolaid was sweet and tangy. Chef Tony came to each table to check on us. They have a sign that says that they are not fast food but serve passion food so you have to have patience. read more

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The fries are what we deducted for they just taste like they're barely cooked and from a bag the seasoning couldn't even mask that taste. There was also an issue with ordering online they kept pausing it while I was trying to pay so I couldn't place my order and I tried to call and they told me try again in 10 min instead of taking my order. They did have an interesting food options! My boyfriend for the fried catfish and fried shrimp and he loved it and he's picky. He was very excited about the Faygo drink option. I got the grilled chicken gripper a lot of bread but the flavor was amazing! It was a mess to eat but I'd eat it again the onion rings were pretty good better than the fries! And then we got kids chicken tenders to split and they were delicious too! Only real complaint is that they need new fries. Oh and we got the caramel peach cobbler and that was delicious also! read more

The food and drinks were so delicious! The service was great! Great hangout spot! Glad we stopped in!

This place has such a great vibe! Hubby and I went on a Friday evening date for dinner, and it did not disappoint. The loud but fun R&B music playlist was jumping, a steady flow of people coming in and out, the owner walking through the dining room and talking to guests, making funny jokes... It was a great, lively vibe! I enjoyed my food. I had the two-piece catfish, fries and added a side of coleslaw. I'd definitely order it again because it was tasty, but next time, I will request for the fish to be fried harder, and I will skip the coleslaw. It's not your traditional coleslaw. It would be more accurately described as shredded cabbage that is seasoned with savory spices (no dressing on it). My hubby got the catfish gripper and he enjoyed it as well. He got the cajun seasoned fries but said next time, he would just get the regular fries because the seasoned fries combined with the over-the-top fish sandwich flavors was a flavor battle. All in all, we can't wait to go back and try another gripper! read more

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Listen I can't speak on the entire menu but I can speak on that catfish gripper!!! Arguably a top 3 fish sandwich in the city. Fish was fried hard but still cooked perfectly on the inside. Kool aid was sweet but we like it that way. Service was good too. The owners are welcoming and cool. Like I said as of now I can only rate my meal and that mug was a 10! read more

First time trying this restaurant and I was thoroughly impressed. I ordered 2 catfish and 6 shrimp with the Parmesan fries. The batter on the fish/shrimp had a little crisp to them and were very flavorful. The employees and the owner were extremely nice and helpful. I will definitely recommend this place to others. read more

Hubby and I wanted to try this place. It's a simple fish/chicken sandwich place with loud music. The service is very slow. We ordered at 6.33 pm, we got the food at 7.12 pm. If you are gonna come here famished or with kids, I will rethink the decision. I noticed most of their focus was on the deliveries. Food was good. I ordered the catfish gripper combo and hubby order chef Tony combo. We also had the cheese cake. Combos come with a choice of variety of fries. Catfish gripper and sweet potato fries were good. So, was the Chef Tony with Cajun fries. I will come to this establishment after few months once they are smoothly operating. read more

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Saw The Gripper on the Facebook and decided to stop In because everything looked amazing. Went in on a Wednesday (its their slow day) immediately greeted by the Chef Tony (Owner); you would've thought I knew him from back in the day. He gave me his suggestions on the menu. I ended up with the Chef Tony; chicken breast dipped on buffalo sauce, pepper jack cheese, spicy coleslaw, pickles, lettuce tomato, sweet lou sauce on a toasted brioche bun, along with parmesan fries and green koolaid. I was also blessed with a special drink on the side. The food was amazing, seasoned well and hot. I definitely want to come back to try some other options. Be prepared to fill up or take it to go. They will get on you about using a knife. IYKYK! read more

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If you haven't been to The Gripper Kitchen, stop what you doing and go...NOW. The customer service is A1, amazing. It was my husband and I first time and we asked for suggestions. The waiter and Chef Tony told us their favorite grippers. So we order the Chef Tony! delicious and my husband ordered the Grill Chicken. The food was GOOD and the parmesan fries were the best I ever had. If you eat all of your food, let me know. Lol The location has plenty of parking. The restaurant was clean and the music wasn't overpowering a conversation. But we all sang and danced to the playlist. Chef Tony can sing and cook. Before you leave please add a special note on the wall. What are you waiting on... go now. The food will NOT disappoint. You're welcome read more

The Gripper Kitchen - Chef Tony - Fast Food Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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Listen, I was running out of good food options in Pearland. All of my usual spots were slowly losing me, whether over food quality or service, so I had to try something new! This place was fun and inviting, great customer service! I actually enjoyed my burger and the Parmesan fries were delish! It's a big burger so bring your appetite! I ordered the Rockin Rodeo and it was actually good considering I'm picky about my barbecue sauce! Overall pleasantly pleased with my experience! read more

The Gripper Kitchen - Rockin Rodeo - Fast Food Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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Get a grip!! "We not trippin, we just grippin!" That's the motto here! Chef Tony ain't playing! Y'all come get this good grub! It's a cozy little spot that could be a place where you watch the game or just grab a beer and gripper and chill. The fish was fried to perfection. The parm fries were out of sight! The Mac n cheese will make you slap ya mama! And did I mention the peach cobbler tacos!!! Be prepared to get down and dirty with this delectable dessert!! They are literally finger licking good!! Chef Tony is all the way live - straight outta Detroit!! read more

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This place is a taco hidden gem a must try on a Tuesday . The shrimp grilled tacos are fire , they don't hide the shrimp

We enjoyed everything! We had fried fish, shrimp, onion rings, a side salad, lobster gripper and a salmon gripper. All items were delicious but the onion rings stood out to me. They were a mix between a hush puppy and an onion ring - def a must order. The lobster gripper was fried to perfection and had a great texture. The owner and team were friendly and made us feel right at home. Note: I don't have pictures because I was excited to dig in. ;) But take my word for it, it's worth a visit. read more

I've always had love for this place but the hulled me last night! I ordered the hamburger sliders , 1pc catfish, and a red velvet cake! The catfish was good but I would've preferred it fried a little harder. The sliders were good but were not fixed as described. I didn't ask for any modifications other than to add bacon & it looked like they took most of the toppings off! No lettuce, tomato, if there was ranch on it I couldn't taste it. Lastly, and this is the kicking part! I ordered a slice of red velvet cake and ended up with a slither! They literally sent me a 1/2 of a slice of cake for $5! It was obvious the slice was bigger and someone just cut it in 1/2 and sent it on! I didn't even want to eat it as it was clear it had been tampered with! Smh! ‍ My people we must do better! This was $30 excluding delivery fees and tips! Which totaled to $46! Bottom line don't do delivery here! This is turning out to be a dine in only type of place! This is the 2nd time I've had a negative delivery experience here! Never had a bad experience in person! read more

The Gripper Kitchen - This is supposed to be a piece of red velvet cake! I ordered a slice and they gave me a slither! 1/2 a slice of red velvet cake! - Fast Food Near Me - Pearland, Texas

I wanted to give a 2.5 but 3 is the only option. I came for the peach cobbler and ordered the peach cobbler tacos, the peaches were flavorless and not tender; the consistency of the syrup was like old bacon grease or gelatin. The shell was soft and could use a little more time in the fryer at a higher temp. The ice cream topping was delicious. I ordered the onions rings, forgot to take a photo but it was a bit chewy. I prefer a little more crisp. I had the Chef Tony burger and it was massive. You definitely need to get a grip! Lol I would say it was good. Overall the staff was nice and trying their best to accommodate customers for the extraneous wait. The food was good but not worth an hour long wait. Don't go on a Saturday. read more

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Food was amazing. Atmosphere was very welcoming and it felt Iike we were visiting family. Highly recommend this place! Pictured below is the Philly Sliders w/ Cajun fries. We also had the Yung Gripper chicken sandwich. read more

The Gripper Kitchen - Beef Philly - Fast Food Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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This is my first time ordering, and it was a great experience .Well balanced flavors, the fish was really crispy 10/10 (I was worried about that crisp) the kool-aid was good and balanced not too sweet! AND THE FRIES 10/10 very crispy for a to go order! read more

The Gripper Kitchen - Fast Food Near Me - Pearland, Texas

The food was delicious it is a little bit of a wait but it is well worth it. The service was great very friendly and attentive the owner and his wife was very friendly. Very laid back atmosphere. The dinning area was clean restroom too.Philly Sliders and Grill Chicken Pita. I will be back for Taco Tuesday and the Detroit style Coney dogs. They also have Better Made Chips, Vernon's pop and Faygo brands read more

The Gripper Kitchen - The grilled chicken pita with onion rings was delicious. I really enjoyed this. - Fast Food Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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Absolutely impressed. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Very easy on the eyes and relaxing place to eat. While waiting, (not long at all) I had to check their mini arcade and board game accommodations. Needless to say, I'll be coming back with room for another Chef Tony, and some peach cobbler in the future. Wonderful experience all around. read more

My son found this little hide away in Pearland and this was his 2nd time going so I rode with him to pick up his order. First thing I noticed was the music was VERY LOUD but I sang to the jams. He ordered the Chicken Gripper (no pickles) w/sweet potato fries, banana pudding and a grape soda. He shared the meal with me since I was not very hungry. The sandwich had PICKLES which he ordered without. Otherwise, the food was good and hot. Someone cooking from the back kitchen yelled out and cracked a joke with us being friendly. Probably the Owner. It was nice to see they all had on gloves while cooking in the back. The decor was fully invested in the gripper concept with numerous pictures of the menu items. The menu was on an 8x10 sealed paper but a little small and hard to read. The smell of fish cooking was strong in the sitting area. The ventilation could be better. I want to go back and try the wings and catfish. My son said he would go back again also. There is plenty of parking. read more

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This is a top notch restaurant in Pearland. The food was exceptional. I had the Gripper fish and Cajun fries. Unbelievable quality!

I saw this place on TikTok and it got me excited. I wasn't even eating meat at the time. I was on a 5 month vegetarian streak and it made me wonder if being vegetarian was what I really wanted out of life. Fast forward to me coming into the good grace of The Gripper Kitchen. It's a nice setup, the staff is nice, and it's a welcoming environment. Decorated for everything you're looking for. I had the Yung Gripper and Parmesan fries. My girl had the Philly cheesesteak sliders. We both had lemonades, we both stuffed our faces. We ate a bit of each other's food and we could not decide which was better, just that everything tasted amazing. I was wondering why she had ordered Philly cheesesteak at a chicken sandwich place, but I had no more concerns after I had tasted it. The sauce on the chicken sandwich taste like I need to take it home in my pockets with no packets, no napkins, nothing but sauce. The fries were good, the jalapeños I added to my sandwich were good, the lemonades were good. I've only been one time, but I don't think they can miss. All of my friends that have eaten here say the same thing. This place is amazing. Good job, Grippet Kitchen, good job. read more

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First of all, the owner is hilarious. Seriously. This place is gives chilling and relaxing with awesome food vibes. Took my dad here for a Daddy-Daughter date. We both enjoyed the food very much. We ordered the Yung Gripper, Chef Tony and the peach cobbler tacos. I highly recommend all of these. The grippers are HUGE. Come on a "I don't know when my last meal was and I'm starving" stomach. You will want to eat every drop. Those peach cobbler tacos; yummy!! Everyone knows in Texas we love our tacos. Must have tacos. Just make the drive and go. read more

Fried shrimp and catfish basket is my go to! It's delicious and a little treat for myself when I want good tasting food that isn't a part of my "healthy options". read more

Back for our fifth trip to this joint within two trips from Vegas to Houston and the food has been delicious each time! Met the owner and got his back story!! We will definitely come here every trip to Pearland. It's the Parmesan fries for me!! read more

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. It was okay, I'm not going to say it wasn't. I ordered the lobster burger, and let me just say, I could have did without the lobster on my burger. It didn't come with fries, u had to add that, and it didn't come with a drink, I believe that's why. I believe, if u pay that much for a burger it should at least come with some fries or chips. Pros: they are fast, food comes out hot, it's clean, owner is very nice. And overall it's a black business. Customer service is A1, they give u a chick-fil-A type of service But.... This is my own opinion.. GO TRY IT OUT FOR YOURSELF. Hell maybe I need to go back and just try a different burger read more

I heard rave reviews about this place, but I can only say it is 'okay'. My food was hot, and I guess you could call it fresh--however everything was fried. The fish was cooked crisp, but not dry (just how I like it), and the fries were good. The iced tea was quite sweet. My main issue about the food was that it was overly-salty. The service at the front counter was adequate, but not warm and fuzzy, and the restaurant tables were not clean (I had to wipe mine down with napkins). For $30, I think I would look elsewhere for fried fish, shrimp, fries, and tea, but that's just me. Those are sit down prices your might experience at Pappa's, for a service-counter experience. I WILL give this place another (for the famed Gripper burger), just to make sure this was not a one-off 'meh' experience. read more

Walking in, the young men at the front were nice. It was about a 20-25 minute wait in order to receive my food. I decided not to dine in, but rather take the food home. I ordered two of the catfish gripper meals (the kool aid was bomb!) When I opened the container of the food, it looked delicious. Don't get me wrong, the food had a lot of flavor but the presentation was horrible. It was VERY sloppy to where you could barely pick up the burger. It looked like whoever prepared the food was in a rush to get the order out. Presentation to me is everything, especially because I would've loved taking a picture of my food here. The fries were pretty good, though. Besides my initial visit, I would definitely try this place out again. My total I believe was $44 for two meals which is on the pricier side. read more