90170 Fri Nov 01 16:58:11 -0800 2002 8 5 Texas 0 495364 Have already garnered several good suggestions for our trip to Houston in December but I need 2 others I have been unable to find by searching through old posts. Would like a good bar-b-que place near I-10 (or easy to find from there) for lunch on a Saturday. Also, need a place for Christmas lunch-a great buffet with something to please everyone. If possible, how about a suggestion around the Galleria, or easy to get there from that area. Willing to splurge for Christmas. Are there any hotels with a special meal for that day? Thanks in advance. Sonya Fri Nov 01 16:58:11 -0800 2002 0 Sonya 1 495366 For Xmas buffet go to the Omni Hotel. Call ahead for reservations. Fri Nov 01 18:26:04 -0800 2002 495364 0 John Scar 1 495368 Near I-10? Goode Company BBQ is right on I-10 (8911 Katy Freeway, also known as I-10)and is pretty good BBQ. Not the best in Houston but usually good enough for a BBQ "Fix". Thelma's, 1020 Live Oak (I-10 near Studemont exit) is good. A bit farther north of I-10 at 5903 Wheatly is William's Smoke House and one of best places in Houston, maybe best. Pizzatola's at 1703 Shepherd Drive is supposed to have great BBQ ribs but I did not care for their brisket. Too dry. Fri Nov 01 21:24:59 -0800 2002 495364 0 Wild William 2 495378 I second the comments on Goode Co.; it's better than average, not exceptional, but will be most convenient. Thelma's is east of 59, on Lamar @ Live Oak, not off I-10, I think, unless she's opened a 2nd location! It's a relatively recent 'discovery;' I haven't been yet. Williams is north of 610 North; go up T.C. Jester, it turns into Wheatley. Ribs are excellent. Service, however, can be agonizingly slow; don't go if you're in a rush. Of course, Dozier's in Fulshear is just off I-10 (7 miles or so); okay, so its 30 minutes west of Houston proper, but you just said near I-10! In my estimation, the best in the area for ribs and brisket. For convenient maps, go to b4-u-eat.com, type in the restaurant name, and they'll provide a link to a map. Also more reviews and options. Sun Nov 03 15:41:36 -0800 2002 495368 0 hermitt4d 3 495382 Pizzatola's (just off I-10 on Shepherd) does have excellent ribs and sausage. I didn't think the brisket was very good either. And I don't care for the sides. But the pork ribs are the best I've found in and around Houston proper. Dozier's Meat Market is a bit of a drive, but worth it, IMO. It has a real country meat market atmosphere (because it is a real country meat market, I imagine) and the ribs and sausage are both great. I didn't find the brisket to be particularly good here either, but I may have just gotten a bad batch. Sun Nov 03 22:09:04 -0800 2002 495378 0 TexasHusky 3 495385 Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. Could still use a few for the Christmas Lunch question as Omni site only shows Sunday Brunch. Do they usually have a Christmas Lunch? This is the perfect area and their brunch gets good reviews. Need to feed a large group with different tastes and this seems to fit the bill. Mon Nov 04 08:56:14 -0800 2002 495378 0 Sonya 4 495401 I'm pretty sure Omni does a great brunch on xmas day. Brunch should last til at least 2pm. Give tem a call. Tue Nov 05 11:11:12 -0800 2002 495385 0 John Scar 1 495379 Just a thought. I have relatives who swear by the holiday meals at Rotisserie for Beef and Bird, on Wilcrest south of I-10 in west Houston. I've never been, preferring to have holiday meals at home, but the restaurant has a good reputation. I think it's family style, as opposed to buffet. Reservations are necessary, I think, well in advance. Sun Nov 03 16:11:36 -0800 2002 495364 0 hermitt4d 2 495380 Got hungry thinking about it and went looking for a web site - link below. Looks like they're not doing anything special for Christmas (click on 'Events). Link: http://www.rotisserie-beef-bird.com/ Sun Nov 03 16:19:48 -0800 2002 495379 0 hermitt4d