Is T-Bone Tom's Steakhouse Still Open? Update (Kemah, TX)
Current status
As of September 2026, T-Bone Tom's Steakhouse is listed open on tbonetoms.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: The restaurant's website returned HTTP 200 on 2026-09-08 with a working online-ordering link and posted hours for both the main restaurant and its adjoining Tom's Back Yard bar, consistent with active operation.
- Season / episode Season 8, Episode 1
- Original air date
- Address TX 146, Kemah, TX 77565
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured T-Bone Tom's Steakhouse in Kemah, Texas, in the episode "Burgers, Steaks & Chops," which aired 2009-11-23. The segment highlighted the restaurant's steaks and chops served in a waterfront, Gulf Coast steakhouse setting. T-Bone Tom's has operated along Texas 146 in Kemah for decades and now also runs an adjoining bar and live-music venue called Tom's Back Yard. According to the restaurant's website (tbonetoms.com), live with current content on 2026-09-08, the restaurant posted lunch and dinner hours - Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. - alongside a working online-ordering link, a drink menu, and a gallery of live-music events. Tom's Back Yard listed Sunday-through-Thursday hours of 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and later Friday-Saturday hours. No dated reporting of a closure or relocation was found in the available evidence.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Burgers, Steaks & Chops
- What was featured
- steaks and chops at a Gulf Coast waterfront steakhouse
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- T-Bone Tom's Steakhouse
Frequently asked questions
Is T-Bone Tom's Steakhouse still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, T-Bone Tom's Steakhouse is listed open on tbonetoms.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to T-Bone Tom's Steakhouse after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured T-Bone Tom's Steakhouse in Kemah, Texas, in the episode "Burgers, Steaks & Chops," which aired 2009-11-23. As of September 2026, T-Bone Tom's Steakhouse is listed open on tbonetoms.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is T-Bone Tom's Steakhouse located?
TX 146, Kemah, TX 77565. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured T-Bone Tom's Steakhouse?
Season 8, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired November 23, 2009. The episode is titled “Burgers, Steaks & Chops”.
Is T-Bone Tom's Steakhouse still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?
According to the restaurant's website (tbonetoms.com), live with current content on 2026-09-08, the restaurant posted lunch and dinner hours - Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. - alongside a working online-ordering link, a drink menu, and a gallery of live-music events. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- TX 146, Kemah, TX 77565
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- tbonetoms.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Texas
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