The Michelin-recognized barbecue restaurant Killen's Heights will close July 19, and to honor the restaurant, chefs will offer a special menu and a final brunch Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What’s on the menu
Owner Ronnie Killen and chef-culinary director Ryan Hildebrand will bring back a selection of Killen’s original menu items, barbecue by the pound and popular items beginning June 30. The menu will continue through its last day.
Some original menu items include:
- Chicken-fried steak
- Ronnie's 24-Hour Fried Chicken
- Fried or smothered pork chops
- Smoked and braised oxtails
- Chicken pot pie
- Cafeteria Burger
Its signature barbecue items will also be offered, including brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, turkey, house-made sausages and pork belly burnt ends. A final brunch service will also be held Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Meet the owner
Killen’s BBQ –which has locations in Pearland and Cypress, along with Killen’s Steakhouse and Killen’s Burgers in Pearland– opened in 2020 and since then has earned two Michelin Bib Gourmand awards in 2024 and 2025. It has also been a James Beard Award semifinalist.
Killen’s is known for its Southern-inspired comfort food, rooted in owner Ronnie’s own family recipes, saying he learned about food and barbecue from his grandparents.
"Killen's in the Heights has meant so much to me," Killen said. "It was built around the recipes and flavors that inspired me to become a chef. We wanted to give our guests one last chance to enjoy some of our favorite dishes before we close our doors.”
