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.

Trigger nostalgia and unrelenting fried food cravings in an instant with three simple words: Chicken fried steak. The beloved dish is a southern staple, a comfort food and a great unifier among us Houstonians. Regardless of where you’re from or who you are, chances are you’re likely to like chicken fried steak. After all, what’s not to love? Seriously, who (aside from vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, etc.) could actually resist the crispy golden crust, the tenderized beef and the sumptuous coat of peppercorn white gravy?