Overview:

We choose this year’s winner of the Best Chicken Fried Steak.

Best Chicken Fried Steak: Killen’s

Bib Gourmand–awarded chef Ronnie Killen’s Southern comfort spot offers a chicken fried steak that’s as refined as it is nostalgic. Made with ribeye, it’s got that gorgeously golden, craggly crust, creamy mashed potatoes and a pour of velvety gravy that hits just right. With chef Ryan Hildebrand (FM Kitchen & Bar) recently joining as culinary director, this legacy only getting stronger.

101 Heights 

713-637-4664

killens.com

This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025.

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