The Tastiest Seafood in Houston

Steak 48

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1820) • $$$$

"First and foremost, thank you Ashley for getting us a table for 10 during OTC. At first the host said you all didn't have room. I talked to Ashely and she got us in.! So thank you for that as we all really enjoyed it! Food: the appetizers were amazing! The deviled eggs are so dam good! The bread they bring out is good too. The meatballs were Excellent! I was getting real full by time our main course came. Also how could I forget about the wedge salad. Top notch like pimp C said. The bone in ribeye was cooked to absolute perfection. Full of flavor and just amazing. The sides, my god, the best whipped potato's and Mac and cheese I've ever had. Really enjoyed the meal. The dessert. The Oreo pop corn sundae lol. My god. It was so good too. I wish they would have told us they bring out cookies after. I could have just ate a dozen of those as dessert. Top notch spot. I'll definitely be back asap. Decor: I really enjoyed the look. Also it wasn't as loud as other steakhouses so I appreciated that a lot. I'll be back soon. Easy five star review."

Masraff's

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1045) • $$$$

"I always make sure to reserve here for Houston Restaurant Weeks but all of their food no matter what time of the year is always great. The ambience and service are wonderful and I always feel welcome and unrushed. I always get the foie gras appetizer and the garlic seared calamari. The parmesan crusted rosemary bread they bring to the table is amazing as well.Parking is available as valet, in the garage, or right in front of the restaurant.If you're searching for a nice dinner, come here!"

Schilleci's New Orleans Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1009) • $$

"As I've yet to try their savory dishes, this review is for the dessert only...which is delicious. I love me some beignets, these are not only one of a few options in town, they're also arguably the tastiest. The order is a bit expensive but comes with enough beignets to share amongst 4 guests. But the surprise of the evening was the chocolate lava cake...or should I say cakes. The order comes with two, and each are an incredibly decedent chocolate lovers dream! Expect fudgy, chocolate covered, ice cream topped, textural bliss!If you're on Market Street this shop is certainly worth a stop in, even if it's only for dessert!"

State of Grace

★★★★☆ 4.4 (988) • $$$

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette

★★★★☆ 3.9 (1115) • $$$

Brenner's on the Bayou

★★★★☆ 3.8 (1070) • $$$

La Fisheria

★★★★☆ 4.2 (748) • $$

"Stopped in for drinks and apps. The restaurant was bright and airy. We had carpaccio de pulpo, pulpo a la Parrilla and chips. Food was fresh and delicious. Bartenders were attentive. This was a great find, a Mexican restaurant that serves seafood."

Goode Company Seafood

★★★★☆ 4 (795) • $$

"This remains the spot I take people who haven't been to Houston, to really show them what we're working with. There is nothing in the world like the Campechana de Mariscos. This is a Mexican-style seafood cocktail with the biggest savings of fresh fish, crab and avocado. The oyster selection has diversified in the past years and they offer oysters from all different Gulf locations, each with their own style and size."

Lotus Seafood

★★★★☆ 3.8 (866) • $$

"This review is for delivery via Uber Eats about 10-15 minutes away from the location. Nut allergy friendly - stated on app and had no issues.We ordered the Fully Loaded Loud Pack ($22), Trout (2x+Fries) ($8.25), Onion Rings ($4.40), and Crack Sauce ($0.83) for 3 adults (subtotal $35.48). It came with ketchup and tartar sauce.Fully Louded Loud Pack: Wow, the portions are great here. Corn, potatoes, shrimp, egg, sausage, and rice were all seasoned well and had a good kick even without the crack sauce (which is an awesome addition). Two pieces of egg, one sausage, one piece of corn, one potato, a good amount of shrimp. Some of the shrimp felt overcooked. I wish there was some more sausage, but the rest was well shared among 2-3 people. Crawfish in the rice was a great addition. 4.5/5Trout (2x + Fries): Surprised that these were full pieces of trout, with bones and all (be careful biting in). The fries arrived crispy and seasoned. The trout felt a bit dry. 3.5/5Onion Rings: I could see these being fantastic at the location, but they do not travel well. Half arrived soggy. The ones that were still crispy were pretty good. Nothing too unique about these, though. 2/5Crack Sauce: Just get it. It's a garlic butter cajun tangy sauce that goes on anything seafood. 4.5/5Overall rating: 4/5 for great portions and flavor but with a couple misses that may be due to delivery (definitely so on the onion rings, less so on the trout and shrimp). Also, the food is pretty salty; be warned that they are heavy handed on the seasoning."

Rainbow Lodge

★★★★☆ 3.9 (802) • $$$

"This place is outrageously delicious! Holy shit. The antelope was by far my favourite! We shared a whole bunch of different things and everything was cooked to perfection, including the veggies. I would've liked the venison to be less "dressed up" with the chili rub but it was still good. The elk was a runner up favourite- so much flavour in it! What an adventure to take your tastebuds on. The hibiscus margarita is delectable and you can't beat half price wine on Sundays. You don't wanna miss that bread pudding either. The service and atmosphere of the place matches the food... warm and cozy, wonderful and unique. Looking forward to brunch once it's warmer so we can eat outside!"

88 Boiling Crawfish And Seafood

★★★★☆ 3.9 (768) • $$

"Came with a group of yelpers on a Saturday. Arrived at 11:55a since then open at noon. Staff member was just opening the door and turning on the lights. I walked inside, and the staff member told me they would have food ready by 12:30p. I said wait what? Then she said ok, maybe 12:20p but need time to cook. I was surprised, to say the least. Not a good start. Ambiance - your typical whole in the wall spot. Keep your expectations accordingly. Food- I ordered 1 lb of crawfish/$8.99 market price, with there 88 boiling special seasoning. I got medium spice. And it was spicy enough for me. I saved the extra sauce from the bag to make ramen at home, like I usually do.I think they charge for gloves and butter? The reviews I recently saw said they are charging automatic gratuity for a party of 2 or more, yikes! Review that receipt before you pay."

Field & Tides

★★★★☆ 4.2 (636) • $$$

"There's absolutely not a bad thing I can say about F&T. Service is amazing - they tackle things as a team, so you've always got exactly what you need. I went years ago on a whim, pre-pandemic. And I'm. So glad they've lasted and grown!Last night we had the crab tostada and tuna poke to start. Both delicious, but if you're like me and have the busted cilantro taste bud, the tuna is safer - cilantro big enough to remove. I had the shrimp (pictured) based on the recommendation of one of the staff - I was not steered wrong. Dad had the scallops on my recollection of them from years ago. He thoroughly enjoyed it. For dessert I had the Caribbean Coffee, which is basically their take on an affogato. Dark Illy coffee with 12 yr Caribbean rum and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. PERFECT way to finish the night. Huge shout out to Keri, Sydni, and Drew for taking such good care of us. Dad and I are already planning our next visit!"

The Rouxpour - Baybrook

★★★★☆ 4.1 (600) • $$$

"The service was great and the food was delicious. Came here with family the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. We all got an assortment of food, and everyone loved it. We shared the deviled eggs appetizer, and I split the chargrilled oysters with my cousin."

Pablo's Mexican Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4 (625) • $$

"Great place to go for quick lunch. Pricing is good for the amount of food they give you. I paid only $23 for chicken/beef/shrimp fajita plate . They give all the sides along with it as well! Extra tortillas are free which is a plus. Definitely will be coming back to this place"

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Memorial City

★★★★☆ 3.8 (682) • $$$

Willie G's Seafood

★★★★☆ 3.6 (733) • $$$

"Willie G's Seafood served a delicious lunch on a beautiful day in Galveston. After spending the morning at Featherfest, I joined my mother in law for a late lunch. It's been years since I last ate here, so I wanted to enjoy a couples dishes. I had the Shrimp and Crab salad with balsamic vinaigrette. The shrimp were large and the dressing was lightly drizzled, which is what I prefer. If you like more dressing, you may want to ask for extra on the side. The shrimp were also dipped in a delicious sauce. I also had the Lobster Bisque. The Lobster Bisque was light and complimented the salad very well. My mother in law has the Crawfish Etouffee. It was a large portion, so she was able to take home leftovers. The service was prompt and friendly. As always, the restaurant was very clean and had great views of the pier."

Mike's Seafood

★★★★☆ 4.1 (565) • $$

"I finally went to Mike's Seafood after a very long time, while visiting Houston. The food is still awesome, the way I left it.I ordered the three piece catfish meal with french fries, and since it was a weekend, I went ahead and ordered a waffle by itself. They have wings n waffle dish on weekends. The fish was delicious. Seasoned to perfection and perfectly coated. The french fries were delicious. Golden, crisp and tasty. I had their waffle for the first time and it was very good. Came with powdered sugar n maple syrup. My belly was a whopping balloon, by the time I was finished with my meal. Restaurant was quite full and the music was jamming. Great vibes n beats. It's counter service to order. I'll be back soon."

Boil House

★★★★★ 4.5 (464) • $$

"Sometimes, you want straight up Louisiana crawfish boil. Not Louisiana "style", or cajun-ish. No dusting the mud bugs after boiling, no pastes or garlic butter (though I do sometimes enjoy these types too). I mean like they been doing on the bayous for decades. That's Boil House. They know how to season the boil, and to let the seasonings penetrate in during the soak. Spices hit you from tail to head, because if you're eating these right, there will be no head left unsucked. The potatoes and corn is always a good accompaniment, but if you want another nod to bayous, get the button mushrooms too. You're welcome. Staff is always nice and friendly. Can't wait for crawfish season again!"

Bananas Thai Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.5 (464) • $$

"Bananas Thai is my go to can't cook dinner let's order delivery restaurant.This family run restaurant is the best, the food is authentic, and fresh.The portions are nicely sized. They are very consistent with their quality.If you follow their Facebook page they run specials which is an added bonus.Dining in the restaurant was a pleasant experience, they really make it a welcoming environment for families, and make sure to let you know you're welcome back.It is a bit hot in the restaurant, but if we all kept our thermostats a little higher like them maybe our power grid would be failing haha.My go to favorites are:Pad Kee Mao spice level 1 uh these are amazing. Have you ever had this noodle dish? Go eat it now! It is saucy goodness. The flavors of the fresh basil with the sauce and the wide noodles. I could eat this everyday .Green curry spice level 1 I love the eggplant and this curry is so delicious. I always am sad when the eggplant is gone. I just want a big bowl of eggplant covered curry. The way they cook it is amazing. I've tried to do it at home and haven't been able too. I like to order a side of rice noodles and mix them in with my curry.Red curry spice level 2 because it's delicious but it makes your nose run. So be prepared. It's very flavorful.They are so careful and double wrap when they do delivery/ to-go to make sure the curry doesn't spill. Chicken skewers are a crowd pleaser so I like the option of ordering a dozen of them in a party tray.Their cream cheese ragoons are delicious.The shumai are delicious and the two dipping sauces they came with were so good!Of course their Thai iced teas are delicious.They also make their own mango ice cream that's amazing! If you love authentic, and supporting small family owned businesses give them a visit or call in for delivery so we can keep this gem in our community!"

Tookie's Seafood

★★★★☆ 3.8 (630) • $$

"Fantastic food and superior service! This was our first time eating at Tookie's Seafood but rest assured we will return. Our waiter took time out to share his menu favorites. Extremely excited to dive into the New Orleans grilled oysters. Fantastic! Hubby ordered the renamed Oyster Trio. Of course with him being a member of "never met an Oyster that I didn't love" he said the trio danced on his palette! LOL. Honestly, hubs enjoyed both but the trio was his favorite appetizer. We shared a grilled shrimp Caesar salad.... I had not much room remaining in my stomach. So with that said, only took a single bite. I am still enjoying this meal while making plans to return soon."

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (580) • $$

"Pappadeaux's always hits! Today I'm recovering from a night out so I wanted something filling but not heavy. I chose the Texas Redfish Pontchartrain. It was something new and different from my usual go-To's but it was delicious! Our server was excellent! Very attentive!"

Seaside Poke

★★★★☆ 4.4 (444) • $$

"10/10I like poke, but this place is above and beyond any poke place I've ever been. Everything is fresh and good quality, the staff is friendly and they have good beverages. I will be back anytime I want poke. Sorry other poke places..."

The Oceanaire Seafood Room

★★★★☆ 3.6 (659) • $$$

"It's been about 15 years ago since I last dined here for a business convention that I was attending. Last week, I was able to return to celebrate Houston Restaurant Weeks at lunchtime. After walking in, I realized how attractive the interior of this upscale restaurant is. It's decorated in an appropriate nautical theme with large windows facing Westheimer and an elegant looking bar area to boot. I regret not taking any pictures of the interior.It was 3 of us that day seated in the large main dining room and I ordered from the HRW lunch menu seafood gumbo for the first course followed by shrimp & grits for the second course all for $25. Yes it was only 2 courses but they were both ample in size and truly delicious.The gumbo arrived shortly after ordering in a cup. It was full of content that consisted of crab meat, shrimp and andouille sausage with a little bit of rice. The roux was perfect and with plenty of seafood it made me happy. A fine cup of gumbo, south Louisiana style.The only real hiccup to the meal was the approximate 40 minute gap before the second course arrived AND after we all complained to the waiter about the delay. When he finally brought the food he said that the kitchen had become backed up with orders hence the delay. The only problem was that only about 20% of the restaurant was occupied at the time. Anyway, my bowl of shrimp and grits arrived and initially I thought it looked a little small but then realized there was more food in the bowl than I thought. The large shrimp sitting on a bed of white cheddar grits drizzled with Cajun butter sauce was as good tasting as I have ever had. I enjoyed each bite with its rich taste and the entree was surprisingly filling. I didn't want any dessert but I would have eaten more of that entree. It was memorable.Our table service was good other than being forgotten about between the two courses. Also, I was disappointed to see my bill charged $4.50 for ice tea. Yes this is an upscale restaurant with regularly expensive prices so the HRW lunch menu was a real deal but charging that much for tea is excessive. It is for that reason and the delay in food delivery that I only give 4 stars. The food was worth 5 stars."

Eloise Nichols Grill And Liquors

★★★★☆ 4 (524) • $$

"Sunday brunching!Made reservations ahead of time and got sat right away. Started with a iced vanilla latte (pretty standard) and a iced americano. For food, got the chorizo omelette (the green salsa on top was tasty and lots of veggies, avocado and chorizo inside), the mushroom omelette (good amount of mushroom stuffed inside as well) and the horchata toast (couldn't really taste the horchata or cinnamon in it, but the bread was fluffy and fruits were fresh). Hash browns on the side were crispy and delish! Plenty of seating indoor and outdoor seating as well. Parking - in the plaza or garage (free)"

Jenivi's Seafood Shoppe & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (466) • $$

"This is my second time eating here. The closing times are a bit early and we got there 20 minutes before close. The waitress seemed to also be the manager and she let us sit if we would order quickly. I tried their Salmon Alfredo. It was a rich sauce and Salmon seasoned well. Everyone else enjoyed their food as well. My friend said the crawfish was spicy."

Jonathan's The Rub Campbell Place

★★★★☆ 3.9 (532) • $$

"We came here for a nice dinner for work and got to sit in a private dining area with closed doors! The ambiance of the restaurant upon entering was beautiful, light and bustling with staff and customers! Greeted promptly by the hostess and whisked away to our private dining. Entering into the private area there was quite beautiful decor and familesque style of dining around a large table! The staff were absolutely phenomenal throughly all the courses of the meal. The great thing I enjoyed most is that there was a preset menu that was printed and placed in in front of us. But they would still allow you to order from the full menu if you'd like. We were served white and red wine, and had a full four course meal with appetizers, calamari and flat bread (both amazing!). Second course was a house salad or Caesar, I got the Caesar and it was delicious! For the third course I got a steak with a spicy hollandaise sauce and asparagus and IT WAS AMAZING! Just enough heat and the asparagus cooked to perfection. Sides were served family style which was perfect so you could try a bit of everything. Lastly, fourth course finished off with Nutella cheesecake with an Oreo crust which I wish would've been my first course! So so good! This place was truly a great first experience and I look forward to coming back for more!"

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Champions

★★★★☆ 4 (494) • $$$

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille

★★★★☆ 4.2 (443) • $$$$

"Our visits to Perry's have waned over the years but we started the new year with some take out and we decided to go back and have a dining experience...we should have gotten takeout instead. Service was super duper slow so much that the manager offered us an appetizer to compensate (it took an hour just for the appetizers to come out) so by the time our main course came out we were eating dinner very late. Food was good however service from our waiter was lackluster. Ugh a lot of money for such an average experience. I still love their lobster bisque and the wedge salad is my favorite but I will be weighing my options of whether I will sit in the dining room the next time I visit."

Lotus Seafood

★★★★☆ 3.9 (513) • $$

"This place was all over social media a couple years ago and I tried it a few years back and it was good then and it's still good now. It seems like they've expanded since the last time i tried it with several locations in the area now. Find the nearest location and go try it out immediately! Food is so good!I go here every time I'm in town. This location had Great Wall art to look at."

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (491) • $$$

"What a great place to spend our Mardi Gras evening! Seats at the bar with a live band, special Mardi Gras entrees, drinks, and specials couldn't be beat. Gumbo fantastic, catfish portion was huge and cooked perfect!All the bartenders made it a great experience and even through in souvenir glassesGreat place to go for all things Louisiana!"

East Wall Chinese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (428) • $$

"First time here and it was for dinner with some Yelp friends. There was 12 of us in total, with that being said the wait staff took amazing care of us. From refilling drinks, serving dishes and just being attentive, we never had to look for anyone to help us. This establishment does allow BYOB. Sadly I can not remember the names of all the dishes everything was amazing and was a mixture of so many great flavors. A few dishes that really stood out for me was the Duck for sure. Perfectly cooked and tender! The lobster was another dish that made its presence known! Lobster had a great buttery, garlic taste. The last dish that really surprised me was the shrimp and eggs. It looked pretty simple as it's just scrambled eggs with shrimp but the flavor profile was unbelievable. It was one of the dishes I kept getting more of. I'm ready to go back and try some more dishes!"

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Sugar Land

★★★★☆ 3.7 (517) • $$$

Ragin' Cajun

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (604) • $$

"Ragin Cajun's been a round for a while and has been a staple in cajun cuisine around town. There use to be a lot more locations but over the past decade, they've been shuttering doors. However this particular location has survived the purge. I came here to hit up their happy hour as I was craving oysters and some cheap light beers. I'm glad to share that this place delivered strongly in those two categories. The oysters were fresh and large. The beer is cold and crips. Straight up what I needed at the time. The atmosphere has the walls decorated with memorabilia and folks are chill. The service was pretty quick, but we were there on their down time at around 4 pm for their food. They'll have the daily specials listed on the front board so keep your eyes peeled.If you need a fix of oysters and beer, this is the place to remedy that."

Confucius Seafood Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (638) • $$

"Best cheap Chinese more authentic food. We went during Xmas super early before the crowd rush and wait around 5pm.Quick service. Borderline hole in the wall but well kept enough.Waitresses are nice Asian establishment standards iykyk.Greens were awesome. Wish the portions were a lil more but that's abt it. Clams are clammy fyi. Can't go wrong. They have.l a good reputation for years. Especially for their lobster special. We don't eat lobster but you can try."

Marais

★★★★☆ 4.2 (391) • $$$

"It's very rare to find a gem in Southeast Austin, but when you do, it is every bit worth it. Marais is decorated elegantly and reminds you of somewhere in the garden district in New Orleans. Every Sunday, Marais hosts a Sunday Jazz Brunch between 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM where jazz musicians and Marais breakfast buffet (a la carte also available) come together. Reservations highly recommended and as far as my favorite dish goes, THE FRESHLY MADE FRENCH TOAST made right in front of you! Also, who can say "no" to $10 whole bottle mimosas?!"