by Nikki Metzgar - 206 Reviews - 77 List
In the words of Texas Monthly's Patricia Sharpe, ?Fried dill pickles are the new onion rings.? These Southern bar snacks are popping up on more and more menus these days and getting tricked out by some of Houston's finest chefs. Salty, sour and perfectly crispy, here are some of the delicious fried pickles in Houston. (Photo: Beaver's)
Updated: July 22, 2010
The snappy, house-cured gherkins at Zelko are lightly battered and served with house Ranch dressing. These fried pickles are a perfect starter to a meal of homey yet classed up fare.
There's no way that this Hill Country-themed cafe could get away with not serving fried pickles. Cedar Creek's version come with both Ranch and honey mustard dipping sauce and never fall out of their fried shell.
Many a late night beer has been soaked up by the loyalty-inducing fried pickles at this Montrose deli.
King Biscuit already had us with its killer view of downtown Houston and rambunctious live music nights. When threw in fried pickles, we fell in love.