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Barbecue Inn, a Houston institution since 1946, will close its doors on August 1 due to rising costs and the owners' decision to retire. The family-run restaurant is renowned for its retro atmosphere, comfort food staples like fried shrimp and chicken fried steak, and its role as a gathering place for generations of Houstonians.

Barbecue Inn’s last service is Aug. 1 — but its real story is the generations of Houstonians who made it a tradition

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Barbecue Inn, a Houston institution since 1946, will close its doors on August 1 due to rising costs and the owners' decision to retire. The family-run restaurant is renowned for its retro atmosphere, comfort food staples like fried shrimp and chicken fried steak, and its role as a gathering place for generations of Houstonians.