Seafood Restaurants in Houston worth going out for.

Nothing here is walkable and none of it is where you'd expect, which is exactly why local knowledge is worth something.

I keep track of seafood restaurants in Houston and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Pochitos Mariscos y Mas

Pochitos Mariscos y Mas

Greater Hobby Area • $$

Coastal Mexican seafood

Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Happy Hour

Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Happy Hour

Wed, Oct 7 · 11:00 AM

University Place • $$

Oysters, martinis & warm hospitality

Henke & Pillot

Henke & Pillot

Downtown Houston • $$

Poetry & open mic nights

Federal American Grill

Federal American Grill

Central Business District • $$

Upscale casual comfort food

Bludorn

Bludorn

Fourth Ward • $

Gulf coast fine dining

Kata Robata

Kata Robata

Greenway / Upper Kirby Area • $$$

Refined Japanese dining

Clawdaddy

Clawdaddy

Northwest Houston • $$

Cajun seafood boil house

Hobbit Cafe

Hobbit Cafe

Greenway / Upper Kirby Area

mead bar & comfort food

Great terrace
Mambo Seafood

Mambo Seafood

Gulfton

Mexican seafood feast

Downtown Aquarium

Downtown Aquarium

Theater District

aquatic exhibits & amusement rides

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Little’s Oyster Bar

Little’s Oyster Bar

Montrose

Gulf Coast seafood elegance

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Frequently asked questions

How are these seafood restaurants in Houston chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

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No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

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