In Houston for the night and searched for étouffée while on the plane. This place popped up. It was…read moreincredible. I got the seafood étouffée. Incredibly generous amount of crab and shrimp and crawfish. Definitely worth the price. Flavor was excellent. Service was great. Really could not have been happier with this meal. I drove by the place four times before realizing that the abandoned looking building was in fact the restaurant I was searching for. Not sure if there's an outside remodel, or if they are trying to stay a truly hidden gem. Very glad I went and opened the door though. Vibe inside is so much different than outside. Very classy nice looking place inside.

Awesome food, good music, did I say good food!!! Service was exceptional. Family friendly. You know…read morethe food is good when you ask for plain rice just to eat the seafood boil sauce!! Thank you Nina, we will be back!

I'm not a big COOKED seafood fan, but I really wanted to make good use of some Houstonians'…read morerecommendations. I was told yo go to Josephine's! There was no wait, since we went pretty early. Around happy hour time! I got an Art Car IPA, which was served very cold and refreshing... about as refreshing as IPAs can be. The staff helped us through the menu, and I decided to go with the shrimp and grits, with the warning that it wasn't the traditional shrimp and grits. It came out rather quickly and I thought it was delicious! The grits were nice, creamy, and flavorful, and the shrimp was very tender.

Another great spot for happy hour bites and bevs! Happy hour is Monday-Friday 5-6:30pm with $1.50…read moregulf oysters, $8 cocktails, and $8 select wines. They also have some food specials. My first happy hour visit I tried their Mississippi-style chicken on a stick (good, but I prefer San Antonio's milanesa version dipped in pickled jalapeno juice). But standouts at Josephine's, for me, are the: :: Smoked redfish dip--we sometimes order two because my boyfriend powers through this app. :: Blue Crab Rice Bowl--a lot of fun flavors going on and it's very filling. Make it an entree. :: And of course, their oysters. I'm an oyster happy hour girlie! Check out my Yelp list of oyster happy hours: https://www.yelp.com/collection/ZhuQbFKQfzO2TR6QFYMc0w/Oyster-Happy-Hour :: The beau loves their pea salad; said it's just like his grandma used to make. I don't fully rec the the jerk fish collars, as this dish has a lot of bones and it's hard to eat. They have indoor and outdoor seating, a great cocktail list--they've got frozen margs and frozen sidecar.

Back at one of my favorites!…read more Started with the Smoked Redfish Dip and, as always, it did not disappoint. Creamy, smoky, flavorful, and paired with warm crackers... an easy 10/10. I decided to step outside my comfort zone and try the Oysters Rockefeller... and let's just say they weren't my speed. They weren't bad, just not for me. So naturally I sent them back and ordered my tried-and-true favorite... Chargrilled Oysters with extra garlic butter, Parmesan, and bacon. Now THAT'S what I came for! Rich, buttery, cheesy, smoky, and absolutely loaded with flavor. Every bite reminded me why these are my go-to. And because brunch rules apply... it was only right to enjoy a pineapple mimosa (or two ). Light, refreshing, and the perfect pairing for all that seafood. If you're visiting Goode Co. Seafood, my advice is simple: Don't skip the Smoked Redfish Dip. Order the Chargrilled Oysters. Add extra garlic butter. Thank me later. 9.5/10 -- I'll definitely be back! #LoveJonesEats #HoustonEats #GoodeSeafood #ChargrilledOysters #SeafoodLover #HoustonFoodie #BrunchVibes #MimosaMood #SupportLocal #FoodieFinds

Beware of what's in your food if you eat here…read more I left Goode Company Seafood with a cracked tooth after biting into a hard foreign object in my meal and needed dental treatment. After multiple calls and emails over several weeks, someone finally called and offered me a gift card. A cracked tooth isn't worth a gift card. The way this was handled was disgusting. No accountability whatsoever!

Nice little spot near NRG. Very clean with some seating…read more The prices are very reasonable and fair. The workers are kind and happy to help. The po-boys were Huge. I got a size Large. I love a good oyster po-boy, but it is hard finding one that is reasonably prices. And with ACTUAL po-boy bread rather than sandwich bread. A place like this is hard to come-by with a true New Orleans touch and even name (Calliope). This is officially my go-to spot for oyster po-boy. I do like my po-boys drenched so I will have to ask for extra sauce next time. I am excited to try their other cajun options on the menu next time :) I saw others inside eating their seafood boils.

Stopped by Calliope's on Main again for dinner tonight, and they never disappoint! The food is…read morealways hot, fresh, well seasoned, delicious, and reasonably priced. They have a large menu with items from fried rice, seafood, chicken, pork chops, beignet, and daiquiris. They have a drive-thru and a small but spacious, clean dine-in area with plenty of TVs chairs, tables. And there's a lot of close parking spaces to the restaurant. The customer service is consistently excellent you're always greeted with a big, bright smiles, and the service is fast and friendly. If you haven't tried Calliope's yet, you're definitely missing out. If you're in the neighborhood I highly recommend giving them a try!!!!

I stopped by because I've repeatedly seen this restaurant on TikTok, and I was finally in the area…read moreto pop in. It was crowded in there, which is ALWAYS a good sign in any food establishment. Although they were extremely busy, the customer service was fantastic! The wait was about 20 min , which wasn't bad at all considering the volume of patrons they were serving. I got the half and half and it was soooooo good! Perfectly seasoned, not overly salty and had a hint of spice. I'll def be back to try more of their menu items.

I'm not sure I could have had a better experience at Bo-Bobs. First thing to know is that they have…read moremoved and are located across from the Young Women's College Prep Academy on Cleburn. I got the split box with Hot Topic and Overload, both delicious and resting on a bed of delicious rice mixed in a tasty cream sauce. The owners were super friendly and gave me a number of samples, including a cheesy broccoli on cornbread and enchiladas, which were both perhaps even better than the box I was eating. The meal was complimented by the delicious fruity drink that they prepare in-house. Trust me on this one, if you are ever feeling hungry in the Third Ward area, this is the spot. I'll definitely be back!

This is definitely a hidden gem. I ordered to go and the food was still hot when I got home. The…read morechicken wings are thoroughly cooked and seasoned just like grandma used to do it. The fish fillets are huge. It's enough to eat now and save some for later. I really like how they prepare the takeout food. The containers are cut to allow ventilation. This allows the fried food to keep its crunch. Food is prepared quickly with minimum wait times.

I think this spot has changed management. The fish was not…read moreas fresh and the shrimp were overcooked. Not the usual friendly service I used to really like this spot

The yummy house sauce is the freaking best... it's so good... I'm still thinking about it a few…read moredays later... We got the 6 Ibs medium spice level with corn and potatoes. Unfortunately adding corn and potato's is an additional cost but it's so worth it. Curious to try the leftover sauce with the rice next time We also got the gulf oysters which came with your typical oyster dressings. They were so fresh and plump!!! Next time I would try the premium seasonal oysters :)

I really wanted this to be a hit. Seafood, oysters, alcohol....vibes and a time right? It wasn't…read more I tried the bang bang shrimp, fried pickles, and chargrilled oysters. Something simple that should be an easy win. Unfortunately, everything leaned the same direction: either it was heavy, over-sauced, or overly garlicky. It tasted more like dressed-up frozen food than something thoughtfully prepared. And listen...I don't mind indulgent. But there still has to be balance and fresh food. Fresh like it was raw and delivered today, not fresh like fried in the last 15 mins. When everything is coated, covered, and competing, nothing actually stands out. The drinks didn't help either. They leaned hard on alcohol without much flavor behind them--more "this will get you there" than "this tastes good." Nothing was terrible. But nothing made me want another bite, either. And with seafood, that's kind of the whole point. The atmosphere is friendly, great music, and the service was very attentive. Even the presentation wasn't bad. It just wasn't enough. But at some point, you stop asking what's missing and just accept that it's not landing. I was still hungry so I went next door hoping for a better experience. I want to be clear: It's not bad. It's just not working.

All I can say is YES. Despite previous reviews here, most on Google said how good this place was…read moreand I was craving fried fish. Once I saw it was on OST, I knew I was in for a treat. The drive thru line was wrapped around so I placed an order to go inside. The restaurant was moderately busy for a Sunday and was clean and well decorated. The prices were reasonable- with a variety of options including seafood, wings, plenty of sides and desserts. I opted for the combo plate with 2 fried catfish filets and 10 shrimp served with fries and a roll. It took about 20 minutes since everything is made fresh and it was well worth it! Everything was crispy, hot and seasoned well (though the fish could have had a weensy bit more). The Joes Berry Lemonade was a nice refresher to wash it all down. I will absolutely be coming here again.

I love fried catfish - I do not love TO fry catfish lol. This spot nails it and the lemon pepper…read moreseasoning is top tier! The mild sauce is a MUST have - this last time I got the banana pudding and now I HAVE to go back after my next nail appt when I am in the area cause WHYYYY is it so GOOD???? I will never unbig my back - the pudding is like whipped icing almost, so hard to explain, I just want MORE! my bad - you come here for seafood - that's solid, crispy, tasty or whatever. Fries are seasoned, blah blah blah. BANANA PUDDING!!!!! #2025BIGBACKAPPROVED!!!!