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Pinkerton's BBQ Upper Kirby | Houston Whole Hog & Texas BBQ
Houston, Texas
Upper Kirby
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The Menu
Prime Brisketsourcing signal
Copper Creek prime, smoked over post oak and mesquite.sourcing signal
Pork Prime Ribsourcing signal
A Pinkerton's original. New to the pit.
Turkey Pimento
Sliced turkey, pimento cheese, pickled pepper relish.
Key Lime Pie
Tart, cool, and the way to finish.
Saturdays Only
Whole Hog
One day a week, we cook a whole hog the way it's meant to be done.
The only restaurant in Texas doing whole hog.
Grant is the only TX pitmaster to walk the stage at Memphis in May.
By the Pound
Copper Creek Prime Brisket Sliced or Chopped $35.00/lbsourcing signal
Beef Ribs $38.00/lb
Pork Ribs $26.00/lb
Glazed Pork Ribs $26.00/lb
Pork Shoulder $23.00/lb
Turkey $24.00/lb
Chicken Thighs $21.00/lb
Boudin $8.00
What's New
Pork Prime Rib Newsourcing signal
Original Link New
Red Hot Link New
Cheddar Link New
Specialty Sandwiches
Turkey Pimento Sliced turkey, pimento cheese, pickled pepper relish
Grant's Sandwich Any sausage link, potato salad, pickles & sauce. The one that started it all.
ManBearPig Our signature blend of chopped beef and pork
Thick & Hearty Brisket, grilled onions, cheddar, bacon & steak sauce
Sides
Potato Salad
Tangy Slaw
Pimento Cheese
Bacon Mac & Cheese
Jalapeño Cheese Rice
Duck Jambalaya
South Texas Beans
Sides — What's New
Beef Tallow Fries New
Okra & Tomatoes New
Bourbon Sweet Potatoes New
Honey Slaw New
Macaroni Salad New
Creamed Spinach New
Warm Biscuit New
Desserts
Bananas Foster Pudding
Bread Pudding
Key Lime Pie
Huckleberry Cheesecake
Desserts are seasonal and rotate.
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Upper Kirby
Address
3801 Farnham St
Houston, TX 77098
Phone
(832) 404-8993
Hours (Until Sold Out)
Monday Closed
Tue – Thu 11am – 9pm
Fri – Sat 11am – 10pm
Sunday 11am – 9pm
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Upper Kirby FAQ
Answers for visiting Pinkerton's Barbecue on Farnham Street, from what to order to parking, hours, Saturday specials, and Houston catering.
Where is Pinkerton's Barbecue Upper Kirby?
Pinkerton's Barbecue Upper Kirby is located at 3801 Farnham Street, Houston, TX 77098, just off Kirby Drive near River Oaks, Greenway Plaza, Highland Village, Westheimer, and US-59.
What makes the Upper Kirby location different?
Upper Kirby is one of Pinkerton's newest Houston locations and is where the team features new barbecue items, specialty sandwiches, expanded sides, and Saturday whole hog service while still serving classic Pinkerton's brisket, ribs, sausage, sides, and desserts.
Does Upper Kirby serve whole hog?
Yes. Whole hog is served at the Upper Kirby location on Saturdays only, while it lasts. It is a limited Saturday tradition, so arriving early is the best way to get it before it sells out.
What should I order at Pinkerton's Upper Kirby?
Popular orders include prime brisket, pork ribs, glazed pork ribs, pork shoulder, turkey, chicken thighs, boudin, original link, red hot link, cheddar link, pork prime rib, specialty sandwiches, bacon mac and cheese, jalapeno cheese rice, South Texas beans, duck jambalaya, key lime pie, and rotating desserts.sourcing signal
What specialty sandwiches are available at Upper Kirby?
Upper Kirby specialty sandwiches may include Grant's Sandwich, the Turkey Pimento, the ManBearPig with chopped beef and pork, and the Thick and Hearty with brisket, grilled onions, cheddar, bacon, and steak sauce.
What are the Upper Kirby hours?
The Upper Kirby location is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 10pm, and Sunday from 11am to 9pm. It is closed Monday. Barbecue is served until sold out.
Is there parking at the Upper Kirby location?
Yes. Parking is available at the Upper Kirby restaurant. The location is easy to reach from Kirby Drive, Westheimer, US-59, Loop 610, River Oaks, Greenway Plaza, Highland Village, and nearby central Houston neighborhoods.
Does Pinkerton's Upper Kirby offer catering?
Yes. Pinkerton's offers Houston BBQ catering for weddings, corporate events, private parties, office lunches, tailgates, and large gatherings across Houston, Galveston, The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, and the Gulf Coast. You can also visit our main catering page .
Do you have another Houston location?
Yes. Pinkerton's original Houston location is in the Houston Heights at 1504 Airline Drive. Upper Kirby serves the southwest side of central Houston from Farnham Street.
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1504 Airline Dr
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-2000
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Tue–Thu 11a–9p · Fri–Sat 11a–10p
Sun 11a–9p · Mon Closed
Upper Kirby
3801 Farnham St
Houston, TX 77098
(832) 404-8993
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Tue–Thu 11a–9p · Fri–Sat 11a–10p
Sun 11a–9p · Mon Closed
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107 W. Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 983-0088
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Menu as captured Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗
We hold 243 venues in Houston, TX and could score 52 of them. This one is not among them, so it has no position — not a low one.
There is no score breakdown to show: nothing we read about this venue earned points in any of the four categories, so a bar chart of zeroes would look like a verdict on the kitchen rather than on what it publishes. What we did read is below.
v1.7.4 0.0/100 = sourcing 0.0/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 2 distinct [class=graded-spec x0.00, class=species-name x0.00], buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.0/18 (capped at 35% of the 0.0-point evidence base).
Buzzwords only. This venue uses sourcing language ("farm-fresh", "locally sourced") but names no farms, regions, or verifiable attributes.
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Attribute“Houston Heights | Texas Barbecue on Airline Dr Houston, Texas Houston Heights Order Online Get Directions Houston Heights The Menu Prime Brisket Copper Creek prime, smoked over post oak and mesquite. Glazed Pork Ribs Sticky, sweet, smoked low and slow. Baller Mac &”
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Prime Rib
Attribute“Ordering Coming Soon Get Directions Upper Kirby The Menu Prime Brisket Copper Creek prime, smoked over post oak and mesquite. Pork Prime Rib A Pinkerton's original. New to the pit. Turkey Pimento Sliced turkey, pimento cheese, pickled pepper relish. Key Lime”
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| Sunday | 11am – 9pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | Not listed |
| Tuesday | 11am – 9pm |
| Wednesday | 11am – 9pm |
| Thursday | 11am – 9pm |
| Friday | 11am – 10pm |
| Saturday | 11am – 10pm |
“Not listed” means the day was absent from the schedule we read — usually closed, but we never saw it stated, so we don’t claim it.
Hours checked Aug 29, 2026 · source ↗ · checked 36 days ago, so we're not calling it open or closed — anything over 14 days can have changed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
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