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Big John's Ice House

 12640 Briar Forest Dr Houston77077281.497.3499

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12640 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, Texas 77077

MY REVIEW: We've been driving by Big John's for a long time now and have always wondered about it. We finally made it in and so glad that we did. One doesn't think an ice house will have good food but we were not let down. Hamburgers were on our mind and I think Big John's is our new favorite place for just that. The patties were huge with a lot of flavor and the french fries and onion rings were very good as well. Our cold beer was even served to us in a mug right out of the freezer. This place is very laid back and the staff we came across was very friendly. We look forward to going back!

NAME: Cherie
SUBMITTED: 8/30/2010   LAST VISIT WAS: 08/10
FREQUENCY: Visited once



12640 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, Texas 77077

MY REVIEW: Big John's has become our favorite bar/restaurant. It's a good place for a few drinks and a great porkchop. I have never had a bad meal there. SOmetimes the service is a little slow. But we like the atmmosphere and the laid back attitude.

NAME: DMB Fan
SUBMITTED: 10/24/2008   LAST VISIT WAS: 10/22/08
FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times



12640 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, Texas 77077

MY REVIEW: The pub grub side of the menu is still perkin' right along. They've just rolled out a new group of ... I'll call 'em ... "diner dinners". Reminds me of the old Blue Plate Specials found in diners and lunch counters everywhere. Once again, the kitchen carries it off well.

Not a bad place for lunch or dinner ... if you like an icehouse environ.

NAME: been-there-once-or-twice
SUBMITTED: 6/22/2008   LAST VISIT WAS: 06-2008
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...



12640 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, Texas 77077

MY REVIEW: Crystal served us a great plate of beef fajita nachos! It was so large that we couldn't finish it! (She also served us some stiff Vodka and Tonics!) She is always professional and attentive. We will be back to see her!

NAME: Karen G.
SUBMITTED: 10/22/2006   LAST VISIT WAS: 10/06
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...



12640 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, Texas 77077

MY REVIEW: Last night was "steak night" at Big John's and a friend of mine has been telling me how great it is, so we decided to try it out last night.

Wow, every Wednesday night for $10.00 you get a great (big) steak, salad, twice baked potato, corn on the cob, bread, and spiced apples. The steak was very well seasoned and tender. I would recommend this "steak night", as it is much better than some of the other local bars/pubs in the area.

NAME: Julie
SUBMITTED: 6/16/2005   LAST VISIT WAS: 06/2005
FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times



12640 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, Texas 77077

MY REVIEW: The food at Big John's Ice house is amazing. The burger that is made, to die for. They are much much larger than your hand, and are just perfect. I don't really have much bad to say about the Ice House, except for the lack of good A/C. It can get pretty hot in the summertime, but you've got big fans, great drinks, good friends, and GREAT food to cool you off. :D

NAME: buttercup
SUBMITTED: 3/17/2005   LAST VISIT WAS: 6/04
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...



12640 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, Texas 77077

MY REVIEW: Nothing fancy. Typical pub grub. The kitchen carries it off well, though. Everything is cooked to order when ordered from burgers to fries. No heat lamps or precooked fixins in sight.

They've got a $10.00 steak night on Wednesday. I didn't expect a steakhouse steak, so it wasn't a tragic meal. Lots of food, but the steak can be chewy.

They should come up with a signature "Big John's Something" and spend a little time tenderizing the steaks.

It's worth a stop for that Saturday afternoon after chores or shopping burger. Kitchen not open same hours the bar is. Call ahead to make sure.

NAME: been-there-once-or-twice
SUBMITTED: 11/13/2004   LAST VISIT WAS: 11/2004
FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times



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