Best seafood in Houston

28 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston, r/texas

Crawfish Cafe is a Viet-Cajun crawfish spot that many diners recommend across its Heights, Bellaire/Chinatown and Alief outlets; commenters name the Heights and Bellaire outlets. Several diners rate it above Crawfish & Noodles, and one diner who visited with family praised the crawfish boil, crawfish empanadas and garlic cheese bread. Two diners like its sauces, including Thai basil. Two diners found the crawfish small. One diner finds the Bellaire outlet better and more consistent than the Heights one, while another prefers the Heights outlet because Bellaire tasted too salty.

Heights

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Josephine's is a Gulf Coast seafood restaurant in Midtown that many diners recommend. Several diners praise the smoked redfish dip and the oysters, and several rate its po'boys. One diner suspects it is pricier than suits a large group.

Midtown

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Many diners recommend Little's Oyster Bar, and a few call it among the best seafood in Houston. Several name it for oysters, and two call the oysters exceptional. Several diners note it costs more than other spots, and a couple say it is worth it.

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Several diners recommend Caracol as the pick when seafood is the priority, often set against its sister restaurant Xochi. One diner calls its seafood light and beautiful, and another praises its Mexican crudo. One diner found the ostionera pulp overcooked, though they still called Caracol good.

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Many commenters recommend Goode Company Seafood, a few praise its campechana, and a couple call its fried shrimp a favorite. Commenters name the Westpark location, and one diner says their parents loved it. Not everyone agrees: one diner came away thoroughly disappointed, and another says it seems high-end only because of its price and rates the food average at most.

Westpark

17 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

BB's Tex-Orleans is recommended across its Houston outlets; the two who name an outlet mention White Oak and 34th Street. Several diners praise the crawfish, and several recommend its po'boys, with two singling out the surf and turf po'boy. Others are lukewarm: two call it only alright or not bad, one finds it mid, one says it is mostly poor apart from adequate po'boys, and one who wanted snow crab was not impressed.

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Many people recommend Clark's Oyster Bar in Montrose, and several point to its range of oysters, including options from outside the Gulf. A couple of commenters call its menu seafood-heavy. In a lobster-roll discussion, one diner calls Clark's on Montrose wonderful, one liked its roll but wished the filling were inside rather than on top, and others list it among Houston's lobster rolls. One diner found the octopus only average.

Montrose

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Many diners name State of Grace for oysters, and one calls its oyster bar great. Two place its lobster roll among the best in Houston. One likes its oyster room and another was impressed by the back area where oysters are shucked. One diner adds that fans of Gulf oysters have other places to try.

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Many commenters recommend Winnie's, and several name it as a pick for fried shrimp po'boys; one commenter says they are the best shrimp po'boys in Houston. One diner praises the happy-hour grilled oysters and another the half-shell oysters. One commenter says its only drawback is that it is not a seafood restaurant.

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Many commenters recommend Bayou City Seafood & Pasta on Richmond Avenue, and one calls it a long-running favorite. One diner favors its seafood gumbo and says it hits the mark every time, and another goes there for a solid po'boy and ranks it above other local options. One mentions a good lunch special.

Richmond

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Many diners recommend La Lucha for its oysters, and two call them the best they have had. A few mention its happy-hour oysters. One diner says it has never disappointed them, and a diner also mentions a good burger and fried chicken on the menu.

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Diners recommend La Fisheria for seafood. One loves the octopus carpaccio, and another says people in their group order the octopus and love it. Two diners praise its ceviches and cocktails.

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Eugene's in River Oaks is a seafood restaurant that many diners recommend. Several single out its oysters, and several mention its happy hour. One diner calls its garlic soup incredible, and one finds its Texas-coast menu solid.

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Many people recommend Truluck's, with a couple of diners praising the stone crab and two liking the shrimp cocktail. One calls it the place for snow crab. One commenter places it among the high-end seafood spots, and another treats it as a splurge. One diner who ate there found the stone crab bland.

Galleria

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Many diners recommend Christie's, and several praise its fried shrimp or fried seafood. A couple of diners note it is one of Houston's oldest restaurants. One diner calls the crawfish bisque excellent and the stuffed snapper good, and adds that it is not the fanciest place.

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The Red Lion is a British pub on Shepherd that many diners named when someone asked for fish and chips recommendations. One says it has the best in town, another suggests it for fish and chips with a proper pint, and one long-time regular says the quality is back up.

Shepherd

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Many people recommend Eunice, and a few mention its oyster happy hour, though one is unsure it still runs. One person calls the royal red shrimp delicious, one lists it among the few Houston spots with excellent New Orleans-style po'boys, and one says it offers a wide range of oysters from outside the Gulf.

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Many commenters recommend The Boot in the Heights. Commenters name it for po'boys and for crawfish, including one who ranks it second to 88 Boiling. One calls it consistently good for crawfish but expensive at the moment, and another calls it a Sunday spot for Saints fans.

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People recommend Boil House in the Heights for crawfish. One diner says it is the only crawfish spot you need, with another agreeing, and a third says the medium spice is as flavorful as a spicy order in New Orleans. One diner who has always had great experiences found some crawfish too small early in the season, and one notes the per-pound price stays the same through the season.

The Heights

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Several diners recommend Loch Bar, mostly for oysters and lobster rolls. A few name its lobster roll, one calls its happy-hour oysters a strong draw, and one lists it among places with a wide range of oysters from outside the Gulf. One diner who dined in found the lobster pasta under-seasoned, and one finds it pricey.

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Several diners name Hugo's for seafood dishes. Two point to its scallops, including a corn scallop dish, one lists it among places with terrific redfish, and one always enjoys the pulpo taco.

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Several diners recommend Bludorn for oysters. One who tried the smoked oysters called them fantastic, and one says Bludorn and Bar Bludorn have great oysters. One lists it among spots with a wide range of oysters from outside the Gulf, and one says the Bludorn group runs happy-hour oyster deals, so check whether that applies here.

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Millie's in Oak Forest is a restaurant that several diners recommend, one calling its seafood great. A few point to its Monday oyster deal as good value. One suggests it for lobster rolls, and one prefers its po'boy to Ragin' Cajun's. One commenter notes the seafood sits alongside burgers and steaks.

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Lotus Seafood on Kirkwood is a Louisiana-style seafood spot that several diners recommend. One calls it a go-to for quality and value, one says the gumbo is tasty and full of shrimp, and one recommends its Loud Pack. One diner says it suits a budget. Not everyone agrees: one commenter dislikes it, and another describes it as fast casual, where the seafood is not top tier but a quickly seasoned boil does the job.