Joshua had really great service.! really liked the restaurants vibe and everything.! Food was great.!

Alex provided amazing service made us feel comfortable told us about each plate we order and was friendly and nice the food was super yummy!

What a fun an unique dining experience. Briana our person who took care of us was amazing! We had a great table near the tank with a front row view. Food was fantastic and highly recommend a reservation. A family was a walk in when we arrived and was quoted 45 min wait however we saw them being sat 1.5 hours after we were. The venue is def kid friendly with the aquarium as the attraction. Food was great, split the Broiled Fisherman's platter between two people which was a perfect amount of food. The tilapia was a bit bland with the shrimp being over cooked. We just wanted the fried gator which was an option while not on the menu. Shrimp scampi ravioli also a hit and the sauce was so tasty. The tres leches tiramisu was phenomenal. You won't be disappointed. Drinks also on point, had an espresso martini which on the second round, what looked to be a manager, quickly snatched the martinis stating it was not made up to standard and they would redo. You could see the difference and nice to know they've got that quality control. The ability to watch the fish while eating was entertaining and really enjoyed the whole ambiance. read more

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Parking at Aquarium Restaurant is a complete disaster and the biggest reason this visit was so frustrating. They force you to create an account just to pay for parking. I tried to register through their site and never received the text message needed to complete it. On top of that, the terms you have to accept are a serious privacy red flag. The fine print includes an "AI and recognition platform that uses facial recognition, License Plate Recognition, Behavioral Analytics, and related video analytics to, among others, (i) identify persons and vehicles at MRP-enabled Locations or identify vehicles at LPR-enabled locations, (ii) support access control and security monitoring, and (iii) facilitate personalized hospitality services through BLNQ." I should not have to create an account or hand over that level of personal data simply to park and give a business my money. Nobody should be required to accept facial recognition, license-plate tracking, and behavioral analytics just for the privilege of paying for a parking spot. That is a massive overreach. The friction around parking set a bad tone for the entire meal. Once we finally got inside, the food was mediocre -- nothing stood out and nothing made me want to come back. The music was also cranked way too loud. Conversation at the table was difficult, which only added to the irritation after the parking ordeal. If the parking system wasn't such a headache and a privacy problem, the mediocre food and loud music might have been more forgivable. As it stands, the combination made the whole experience not worth it. I won't be returning, and I'd advise others to factor in the parking hassle and data demands before choosing this place. read more

My wife, son and I had a last mi Ute change and found ourselves eating at Aquarium Restaurant at the last minute. Joshua was our server and he was amazing. His entre suggestions and appetizer offers were spot on. He made sure our glasses were full and we wanted for nothing. Joshua came in clutch and made us feel at ease. Thank you Joshua! read more

Went with my baby (under 2) and we had a good experience. We went right when the restaurant opened and we had a great view of the fish tank. Our server was Kelsey and though she was quiet, she was great checking on us and giving refills. The kids chicken tenders and Mac n cheese was perfect for my kiddo. I ordered the Atlantic Salmon and it was pretty good but the proportions of food on the plate were so strange - the salmon much much smaller then expected for the price paid, and almost an entire bundle of plain asparagus that no one would ever want to finish alone. The mashed potatoes were solid though. Overall, a good experience. read more

Aquarium Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came for a surprise dinner. Pros: the atmosphere ! It's really nice inside , surrounded by fish it was really cool. The lighting was nice and sets the mood The waiter was great and very helpful , and polite Cons: the food My fish taco was so off . It felt like parts of it was old . The fish itself tasted like it was fried in old batter . Only one out 7 people finished their food 1 person out of 7 took the food home only because the didn't like wasting food Pro food: the bread read more

Aquarium Restaurant - Fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was ok. It's not a top end restaurant so I wasn't expecting much... I sat at the bar and the service was top shelf. 100% the bar tenders were super nice and friendly. You really only go there for the ambiance. That aquarium really is amazing. Over all, not bad. My 13 year old girl and her friends had a great time running around and spending my money. Lol. Not there for the food but I'm glad the food was decent. Everything else is pretty quality. $25 for an all day pass... I've paid more for less. Overall, it was a good day. read more

Aquarium Restaurant - The sampler. I forgot what it is called. - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Waheed was an excellent server! He was very attentive and knowledgeable about the food. I ordered the Coconut shrimp with aqua rice pilaf instead of fries, Coleslaw and pineapple and plum sauce. I really enjoyed the experience. I will be back again very soon! :-) read more

Aquarium Restaurant - Coconut shrimp with aqua rice pilaf instead of fries, Coleslaw and pineapple and plum sauce. - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was my first and surely not my last visit! I went solo on a Friday afternoon and was immediately greeted upon arrival. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available and I was seated perfectly within view of the 360 aquarium tank. My waiter Howard wasted no time greeting me with a warm smile and took my drink order. I ordered the coconut shrimp meal and the mermaid adult beverage. The drink was made perfectly and he first brought out 2 warm pieces of delicious bread & butter. My meal soon followed which was nice & hot and very delicious!! I was a little too full for dessert but I will for SURE make room next time!! Its great for a solo meal, date or family/friend outing. read more

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Food was ok. The atmosphere is what scored the 4 STAR. Staff was friendly. I would recommend to make the reservation first because it does get packed in here. Almost forgot, make sure to ask for the complimentary dinner rolls. DELISH! read more

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The Aquarium restaurant was an unexpectedly pleasant dinner experience. Large serving sizes, nicely seasoned chicken and seafood, crispy fried items, and underwater ambiance. The castaway combo was a great appetizer to share among 3 people with leftovers to spare and included quesadillas, cheese curds, queso and chips, fried onion, and dipping sauces. We had a great server, complimentary bread basket with butter (that can be refilled), very plush booth seating, and tons of room for 3 people (so larger parties would still be quite comfortable). Prices are a bit higher than I'd like, $40ish per person) but we also had three to go containers and it is a unique experience in Houston with plenty of good photo opportunities. read more

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First time eating here. Plenty of onsite parking $15, and I highly suggest making a reservation. Place is way bigger then I thought and does have outside tables so if you wanted to sit outside you can. And now that weather is getting cooler as summer is over I bet in Oct-Feb would be nice. We were greeted and seated right away and since we are Landry members the manager came over and said hello, love that gesture from Landrys just a make you feel good/vip thing. I ordered the Stuffed Seafood Newburg, it was excellent and huge portion. From pic in menu to my plate it looked and tasted awesome! This is a must try!!! Huge 50,000 gallon fish tank with all sorts of fish, sharks and stingrays.. Keep in mind there are a lot of family's with children and some parents do not watch their children or have well behaved children and let them run around and scream and make noise. I wish staff would say something to the parents to stop it from happening or have signs at checkin about not letting your children run around. But it wasn't too bad but just a warning to everyone that it isn't a quite romantic place but is upscale on quality of the food. Over all I had a great time and enjoyed it and my food was excellent and tasted really good. Great views of Houston skyline also. Erma was our waitress and she did a great job.. read more

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Aquarium restaurant was so beautiful the food was amazing seasoned and delicious I felt like I was at a fancy restaurant, the service was amazing didn't wait too long to be seated , to get drinks and food . I loved it it felt romantic read more

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If you're looking for a fun and family friendly restaurant experience, you'll love this place! It's loud and active. There's so much going on , especially on the weekends. And the aquarium that sits in the heart of the restaurant is the main focal point. The fish swimming around are a sight to see and they are huge. I loved the way the staff was keeping the glass clean throughout the night. As you can imagine the little ones can't keep their hands off of it. It's a huge attraction and can also be a huge distraction as well. I noticed several parents trying to get their kids to eat instead of running up to the glass to check out the fish. Dinner was amazing, the drinks were amazing, and so was our waiter. read more

Aquarium Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

This happens to be the second time we wait here. Here's a fun little tip. If you just have two people in your party, you can just sit at the bar and skip wait if you don't wanna sit at the table. The bar is full service and food comes out really fast and fresh. What's cool about this? Is there there's a huge fish tank which I think is really cool. Would we come back again? Absolutely this place is so cool. read more

Aquarium Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Loved eating here after visiting the aquarium. You are surrounded by some beautiful exhibits and it was soothing to see the fish while enjoying the food. The food was surprisingly good for a touristy spot. read more

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My family had a wonderful experience at Aquarium Restaurant. The building itself is incredible--immersive, fun, and perfect for anyone who loves marine life. There truly isn't a bad seat in the house. Our server was patient, friendly, and kept our drinks filled the entire time. The food was very good and the portions were generous. While it is on the pricier side, it's understandable given the unique environment and overall experience, and we felt it was well worth the visit. If you're in the area and looking for a memorable, family-friendly place to dine, Aquarium Restaurant should definitely be on your list. read more

Amazing food that tastes so good! Service was amazing, quick and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We were able to find a seat very quickly and felt amazing. After the visit I felt amazing! I just had the best food experience ever! read more

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I really enjoyed my time here. I don't think I've ever had dinner in an aquarium before and it was a lovely experience. I loved watching all the fish and other sea animals swimming through while we were eating. It definitely added to the ambience for sure. I also really liked our waiter. He was a fellow Nigerian man and was really friendly and attentive and definitely gave us His feedback on specific menu items that we should order. My appetizer which was bacon wrapped shrimp was absolutely delicious. I actually liked it more than my entrée, but that was pretty good too. My drink came in this really cute mermaid glass that is in one of my videos and I just loved that for me as well. I definitely enjoyed this place and I wouldn't mind coming back read more

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Jessica did an amazing job! she was very attentive and swayed me towards the redfish which was amazing great pick. She made our Mother's day lunch amazing, definitely made sure our mimosas didn't run out. read more

Aquarium Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is okay. The scenery is beautiful, you feel like you are under water. There wrap around fish tank is amazing with tons of fishes, sharks, groupers, sting rays. This is a great place to bring your kids to, for they can eat and see the fishes. The food was okay, it just reminds me of the Cheesecake Factory type food. The cocktails were not good, I would just stick to soda or lemonade. My favorite was the turtle cheesecake, it was to die for and the best cheesecake I've ever had, definitely a must try. I would recommend this place if you want to go somewhere to eat and get a show. You do not need to by an aquarium ticket to go to the restaurant for it's separate. And even though you aren't going to the aquarium you still have to pay for parking, I suggest just parking on the street for it's a lot cheaper. read more

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Our server, Gerald, was great - friendly, professional, and available whenever we needed him for something extra. Food was really good!

I had high expectations for Aquarian restaurant since it is a seafood place but the key highlight would be the Louisiana pasta and the gator in the castaway combo. Everything else wasn't as great as the signature pasta. The oyster itself is frozen and were huge, it wasn't enjoyable but our server was able to accommodate us. The service here is amazing and couldn't have asked for anything better, just the food here is lacking the presence. The restaurant has that tourist feel where it's nice to sit in an aquarium and look over to see the tank of sea animals. read more

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The food was decent. The server Brian was nice, and the vibes is honestly what you come here for. The fish swimming in the background is pretty cool! read more

Aquarium Restaurant - New Orleans platter - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food amd service was pretty good for an aquarium, and with very large portions! The ambience was great with lots of fish to watch. I will say though that it is overpriced for the quality you get. read more

Brian made our experience at the seafood restaurant exceptional from start to finish. He was friendly, attentive, and clearly very knowledgeable about the menu. His recommendations were spot-on, and everything we ordered was fresh and perfectly prepared. Brian checked in at just the right times and made us feel genuinely taken care of without being intrusive. Outstanding service that truly elevated the entire dining experience. read more

Aquarium Restaurant - Mahi mahi & Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Awesome food amazing service! Love the atmosphere - be sure to ask for Jessica - she will make your experience memorable and treat you like royalty! read more

Food was good but customer service was amazing! Brian was professional and friendly, he really made our dinner a great experience! Ask for Brian ! read more

One of my first dates in high school was to the Aquarium in Kemah. Back then it felt like the most fancy restaurant in the world. As a grown up, coming to the Aquarium is more for the experience. It's mostly a tourist trap, but still fun to visit from time to time. This location in downtown Houston has been around for quite awhile. You can't miss the Ferris wheel and the bright neon blue lights driving down 45. Reservations are not required but encouraged. Customer service has always been good for me as well. I hosted my dad's 60th birthday party here and have brought out of town guests here as well. The restaurant is large and also has banquet rooms available. I'm a fried seafood platter kind of guy when it comes to seafood spots. It's hard to mess up fried catfish, shrimp and oysters. The stuffed crab is a bonus on this dish. It's good but i prefer my seafood more on the Cajun flavor profile. They have plenty of other options such as seafood, steak, pasta, and burgers. There's something to make most people happy. I've had some of their seafood dishes and they're solid. What you're really coming here for is you guessed it...the aquarium. How many places have a gigantic aquarium smack dab in the middle of the restaurant. Not many. Here, you get to dine and watch beautiful sea life in their very well maintained aquarium. If you come at the right time, you can watch feeding time or a diver swimming about helping someone propose to their significant other. On top of all that, you also have exhibits and rides on the property. All come at an extra charge of course. Overall, it's a cool place. I don't come here for the food but more for a change of scenery. I'm sure I'll be back every few years or so. read more

Service was excellent! Drew did a great job. If I was only rating service and the aquarium view this would be a 5 star. What dropped it down was when we were getting seated, the restaurant was still relatively empty and the server brought us to a small booth. I asked for another table that sat 6 with a great view of the aquarium and the server said how about this smaller table next to it. Within 10 minutes later a family of 5 came and were given that table we were not given the seat to. (Strike 1). The food gets a mixed review. The calamari was breaded too thick and overcooked. The cocktail shrimp the same. The New Orleans combo platter was very good though. Still the location is very relaxing and watching fish swim around while you eat is great. I'd still say a nice place to visit and have dinner in this setting. read more

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Took my nephew here while he was in town and he absolutely loved this place. He was mesmerized by the large fish in the walls and the overall Ambiance. The glow up plastic glasses to drink from was his second favorite lol. The food is very overpriced and the crab cakes could use some work, taste frozen not fresh considering you are near the Gulf of Mexico is nasty work lol. Overall 7/10. read more

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Can't really complain. The aquarium restaurant has really good food and service for what it is. The atmosphere is amazing. I feel like a Bond villain dining with the fishes. I had the seafood paella and that fed me for three meals. Worth. Great service- George was the best. read more

Aquarium Restaurant - Paella - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

service with a smile on a weekday. But the waitress never checked up on us to refill our drinks. No crowds though which was nice. read more

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Wow I can't say enough good things about our meal. Went with family and wash of the 4 dishes got rave reviews. The prices weren't cheap, but when it's good it's worth it. The servers were very attentive and kept our glasses filled. If you have never been there, you will love the huge fish tanks. Also they have an amusement park on site. The atmosphere is casual, but some folks dress up. We went to a concert after dinner, so we dressed up a little. Big NOTE: make a reservation ahead of time. Also they charge for parking. I think valet parking is only $4 extra. read more

Aquarium Restaurant - Aquarium in the restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

There is a valet $18 or self parking $15 option for this location. Once you self park, you have to walk there the outdoor kids area past all the rides to get inside. There is a stingray feeding area once you get inside. We made reservations for dinner in advance and were seated right away lots of others different have reservations and there was a wait. The restaurant is upstairs but there is an elevator for strollers or wheelchairs. It is a unique experience. The service was good and our waiter was knowledge about a lot of the fish in the aquarium. The menu is smaller and we settled on salads and I enjoyed my mermaid cocktail but it was pricey. read more

Aquarium Restaurant - Mermaid cocktail - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

The soup of the day was good. I loved the salmon. It was great. The dessert portion was huge and I left it half-baked. Everything was good. The price is normal for a place like this. read more

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Always like the atmosphere in this restaurant. It feels so special to eat in a surrounding of fish swimming in front of you. Food is a good. Service is Ok. The only thing I don't like was when i ordered a draft beer and the server didn't ask if I wanted the souvenir glass or not. Her charged the glass and I was obligated to buy the glass which I didn't want to. Maybe they should have ask the guests if they want to buy the glass before charging. read more

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We just had a terrible experience at this Aquarium location. Our son is on Spring Break this week, and his big ask for the week was to visit the attractions at the Kemah Boardwalk. My mother-in-law came with us, and we invited one of his little friends from the other side of the city. It was a mini-vacation for us that we had planned for weeks. We remembered Aquarium from when he was much younger, and wanted to cap off our day of fun with an amazing meal surrounded by beautiful fish. We were starving. Instead, our waiter took our order, and then never came back to the table. After well over an hour we got the attention of a manager who offered us a couple appetizer coupons and to send us with some fries and a grilled cheese for the kids so they wouldn't be hungry. SHE CHARGED US FOR IT! We're Landry Card holders and like to eat at all their restaurants. After this, however, we won't be going to any Landry's restaurant for a long time. In addition to that we're going to make sure to tell everyone we know about this experience and ask that none of them dine at any Aquarium ever again in solidarity for ruining our son's day on his vacation. Right after I post this on Google Reviews, I'm sending it as an email to all our local friends. read more

Ambiance was amazing, my food and service was great. My server Gerald was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Definitely bringing my little ones back! read more