My first time trying Crawfish Cafe was a week ago, and I've been back three times already. Landon is a great server, and each time I come back I request for him. He also introduced me to the Mamba Reward system. Rei is a great server as well. read more

Crawfish Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Crawfish cafe never disappoints the crawfish is perfect, the spice is on point and the service is great. Jimmy helped us out and was very helpful and attentive. Definitely coming back soon! read more

Braxten was amazing! Super helpful and friendly! Our meal was fantastic and service top notch. We'll definitely be back!

Back again in less than a week. We had a few little hiccups but overall stellar meal and exceptional service shout out to Vincent our server who made our night. Crawfish of course Crawfish beignets Fried shrimp Cajun fried rice Fried flounder Beignets Pho and bahn mi Yall knocked it out of the park. read more

I went on a Saturday evening at 6. But we didn't get seated till after 7. It was worth the hour wait though. Everything I had there was very good. From the oyster sampler to the crawfish beignets, micheladas and their special seasoned crawfish. I definitely recommend their house special blend signature. And I would get the reg chargrilled and the viet style grilled oysters again. They were great. It was a full house and it was full but not stupid crowded which was nice. The volume level of the crowd and room was nice, not too much echo like some places I've been. Our waiter Ethan was amazing. He was very helpful and friendly. Hopefully we will have him again next time. read more

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Wow wow wow wow wow wow! This place absolutely rocks! Get the boil. Simply phenomenal. Bucket of beers with it and the vibe is there hehe Gotta give props to the staff as well cause they did exceptional job. Will be back soon!!! read more

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I love beignet!!! It's really good and warm! I recommend the beignet and crawfish! They are tasty with Louisiana style. There's a Vietnamese decoration inside. The service always makes sure to check if we are okay with the food. read more

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Great service, food, and ambiance (as you can see the interior was also quite pretty)! I came alone on a Monday evening and got seated immediately. I've been to other Crawfish Cafe locations so I knew what to expect as far as flavor and menu options but I was blown away by the fact that this location also offers pho and banh mi Drink: their mango margarita is my go to drink from them because it always hits the spot and worth all the bang for your buck (only $7.50 and you only need 1) Entree: got 2 pounds of crawfish & 1 pound of (headless) shrimp in medium Viet Cajun & Thai basil sauce. I usually get their signature sauce but my waitress (Thi) convinced me to try something new and it did not disappoint! This sauce combo had a nice kick and really blended the Asian flavor influences very well. I also added a corn on the cob that did not live up to the hype of the rest of my meal Needless to say, I will be returning to try their pho and other menu items! read more

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I love their space after the remodel. Huge cafe with plenty of seating! They have a full bar. We were immediately seated at 6 PM on a Tuesday evening. Great service from Anh! They even have robots delivering food to the tables! On 4/7 - the live crawfish were good sizes, mainly large at $9.99/lb. We got the lemon pepper, medium spice level. It arrived in 15 minutes. It was so flavorful, so good! We found out later that the Viet Cajun flavor is available only at this location so we will be back to try. The combination pho from Pho Prime was surprisingly really good, plenty of meat and noodles were cooked perfect. The boudin eggrolls were also good! We had a really good dining experience here and find the flavors are better than their other locations. I can't wait to go back for more crawfish and seafood! read more

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OVERVIEW: Arrived around 12:15pm on a Friday and only waited 10-15 mins. to be seated. Super busy but so good. Service was very casual and a little slow, but everything we ordered was great. Coming from Austin where we don't have a ton of Viet Cajun crawfish, this was great crawfish and I was excited to get to try it during crawfish season. The crawfish were a great size and pricing was reasonable. Would definitely revisit if I was in Houston again! QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, huge shopping center with plenty of parking. - Reservations? No, but I think you can call ahead to join the waitlist. - Happy hour? No. FOOD RATING: Everything was super flavorful and tasty. We came for the crawfish and were satisfied with what we ordered! Would definitely revisit. read more

Crawfish Cafe - 1 LB. crawfish and the combo with shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is a hard review to make as Crawfish cafe (Alief) used to be one of my favorite place for crawfish. I especially love the Thai basil or holy grail but since they reopened it has been a disappointment twice. The crawfish are super salty now. Our food took so long 30-40 minutes on a Wednesday afternoon. We got com tam, which isn't their speciality but it didn't look fresh by the time it got to the table. If you know com tam you'll know it wasn't done right for $16. The pho broth was good but besides that it is very pricey for a regular pho nam gau. The server was very sweet though. I just don't think it's worth it here anymore and I'm sad about it. read more

Crawfish Cafe - Com tam - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nut allergy friendly: I had no issues with anything here! Parking: Plenty in the big Hong Kong mall lot. We came with a group of 8 and had about a 10 minute wait on a Monday at 7PM. Time to Order: ~15 minutes for the Garlic Noodles, ~20 minutes for appetizers like wings and beignets, ~40 minutes for crawfish I shared a #1 combo with one other person. I would add another pound of crawfish ($11/lb) if you have any appetite. The amount of shrimp, corn, and potato is appropriate (maybe double potato or corn if you especially like that). I also had one beignet and a chicken wing as part of the shared group order. Crawfish Beignet (5/5): Wow, how unique is this. Incredibly rich and flavorful with an excellent crispy bite. Definitely would order again, not sure if I could handle more than 1-2 myself. Wings (3.5/5): Overall surprisingly good and decent valued wings. Crawfish (4.5/5): A solid mix of larger crawfish (big enough to even get some meat from the claws) and smaller ones, and we got the Viet Cajun style and it was delicious. The spice really mixed in well with the corn. Clams (which one person at my table ordered separately) really pick up the spice. I got to try the Extra Spicy and would definitely get that next time. The regular spicy was good. Garlic Noodles (4.5/5): Excellent palate cleanser and good portions to be sharable if the entree size is ordered. Vincent was a great waiter and kept our drinks topped off. Their renovations look very modern and although it took a while for our crawfish to come out, apps were great to keep us satiated. Looking forward to coming back again. read more

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The new updated crawfish cafe is so nice! Despite all the changes they still remain consistent in flavor and quality! Their crawfish is always cooked perfectly and my favorite flavor to get is their signature. We had Kendall as our server, and she was so quick and attentive despite how busy it was. The new updated venue looks so much nicer, they have more room for large parties and I love their pandan cocktail! I Can't wait to come Back and to try more. I would also like to recommend their fried okra!! Their okra tasted so fresh, it still had a good bite to it and wasn't mushy at all! read more

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Crawfish Cafe is one of the OG's in Houston. They recently remodeled and teamed up with a Pho Spot and I really like how they decorated interior. Much more seating and they even added outdoor seating as well now. For apps, we ordered the Crawfish Beignets (inside of crispy pocket was filled with a creamy etouffee filling and was pretty flavorful, included 3 pieces), Charreboiled Oysters (really reminded me of Dragos in NOLA, good size and liked the charr on them), Fish Sauce Wings (crispy and flavorful) and Cajun Fries (also crispy). Crawfish is $10.90/lb at the moment and I ordered 3lbs of the Kickin Cajun (a little of each size and flavor was pretty good). I also got their sweet potato waffle fries which were really great and crispy as well. They have a washing station for people that just need to wash their hands and restrooms were clean as well. Parking - within the ocean palace plaza Our waiter Emmanuel was super nice and friendly, read more

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It's peak crawfish season so you already know we had to make a crawfish cafe run. We went to the newly renovated one in bellaire that now shares the space with pho prime. I got a pound with their new viet Cajun flavor. It includes citrus, garlic, butter, and viet spices. I also added a corn. I was already going to a crawfish boil at my school right after so I had to keep it somewhat light. The new viet Cajun sauce was so good. I got medium spice but honestly I could've gone to a higher spice level. The corn was so good too, it soaked up all the juices and spices. Was very satisfied with this meal. The inside is also so pretty, this place looks completely different from before they renovated read more

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TLDR: Loved the renovations. Hand wash station greatly appreciated. Our server, Loan, was on point with her recommendations! She provided great service by being patient and checking up on us often. Food was delicious. Have to come back for the pho. Came by on a Friday afternoon at around 5pm and the line was already forming. Luckily, my party of 5 was able to be seated within 10 minutes. By the time we left, the line was wrapping around, overheard it was a 3 hour wait for them. So if you don't like waiting, definitely don't come during peak hours. (Takeout is an option as well.) Recommend the crawfish egg rolls as a starter. Crawfish cheese bread was OK, but nothing special. Ordered 1lb crawfish, corn, and potatoes with "the mix" seasoning. You can adjust the spice level to your liking. Appreciate the bibs and gloves provided, but still leaving there with fragrant butter garlic hands. ;] ordered the lychee lemonade, not overly sweet and you taste the lychee. It was refreshing! Service was great. Hope you get Loan (pronounced "lawn") because she will take care of you! I preferred this location over the heights mainly because of parking. Thanks for fulfilling my crawfish craving for the season, Crawfish Cafe! read more

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Crawfish Cafe (Bellaire) just got renovated and the inside looks really nice now, definitely a big upgrade. That said, be prepared to wait. Parking is honestly a headache since the lot is shared with a bunch of other busy spots, so it can take a while to even find a space. Food-wise, it's a bit hit or miss. The crawfish seasoning hasn't been consistent. I ordered "spicy" last week and it barely had any spice, my friend who can't handle spice even said it wasn't spicy. Came back this week, ordered the same thing, and this time it actually had a kick. The oysters were fresh and really good. Overall, nice vibe after the renovation, but just know what to expect with parking and consistency read more

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I can't believe it's been 13 years since I wrote my original review for Crawfish Cafe back in 2013, and it felt so right to finally drop an updated one now that they've unveiled their stunningly renovated spot on Bellaire! Walking into the new space, I was blown away. What used to be tucked away in the Hong Kong City Mall is now a complete transformation. It is modern, vibrant, and spacious with that perfect blend of Vietnamese warmth and Houston energy. It's gorgeous, comfortable, and feels like a whole new level while still keeping the soul of the original Crawfish Cafe intact. They even paired it with their sister concept Pho Prime for an all-day vibe. Seriously, you won't recognize the old hallway. It's that good. But the real magic? The food tastes every bit as incredible as it did over a decade ago. I was thrilled to learn that the OG kitchen staff is still holding it down in the back, and let me tell you, that's exactly why the quality hasn't skipped a beat. The grail crawfish is still absolute perfection: plump, fresh, perfectly seasoned, and addictive as ever. Same high standards, 13 years later. I'm genuinely impressed. We got to try the new Viet-Cajun sauce, which is currently exclusive to this Bellaire location, and wow. I was nervous at first. I worried the citrus notes would overpower everything, but I was so wrong. It's brilliantly balanced: bright, zesty, garlicky, and savory all at once, with that signature Viet-Cajun fusion that just sings. It might be my new favorite sauce here. Every bite had me smiling. I also love that I can get my daughter pho while we enjoy the crawfish! The fact that they paired the renovated Crawfish Cafe with Pho Prime makes it the perfect family spot. Everyone leaves happy. None of this would hit the same without the incredible hospitality. Xenia and Loan H. took such amazing care of us from the moment we walked in. Warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited to share the menu and the story behind the renovation. They made the whole experience feel like visiting family who just leveled up their game. Thank you both. Y'all are the heart of this place! If you love crawfish done right with that special Viet-Cajun twist, do yourself a favor and head to the renovated Bellaire location. Crawfish Cafe didn't just renovate. They elevated. Still the gold standard in Houston after all these years. Pro tip: Go hungry and get the grail with that new Viet-Cajun sauce. You won't regret it. Please combine the Pearland location and bring Viet Cajun there so I don't have to drive to Chinatown but.. I will! read more

Crawfish Cafe - Viet cajun crawfish - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

I wish I could've tried more & taken more pics but the crawfish was soooo good & the flavors at crawfish cafe are always sooo good ! I got one of the house blend sauces, spicy level & it was amazing & so garlic-y ! I love viet crawfish bc of that! I did get the boudin balls (not pictured) they were a different texture than im used to, kinda like mushy & I didn't care for them but they won't take away from everything else. I'll go back & try the egg rolls or empanadas. (Which everyone recommends anyways) The crawfish was a great price & very worth it. The service was so quick & they were so friendly despite looking like a busy Friday night. Our wait time was about 20 mins for a table of 6 around 5pm. The vibes there were so welcoming, friendly & the space was so open & big. I will definitely be back to try more & some pho too since it's combined now which is such a great addition!! read more

Crawfish Cafe - Combo 1 - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Big thumbs up for the lovely remodel and ambience. Crawfish Cafe. 2013. Houston. Their newly remodeled Hong Kong City Mall location. Crawfish egg rolls were good as was the crawfish. Super service. Checked several times if all the was good and if I needed water. read more

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The goat location is back! Freshly renovated (2026), lots of space inside. Medium spicy viet Cajun or Thai Cajun is perfect! read more

Crawfish Cafe - Combo 1 - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came here on a Monday night (after the remodel) and it was packed. People were still waiting at 930 when we were leaving. Big headless shrimp and tasty Dungeness crab. Didn't like that egg rolls though. Very mushy meat. And didn't like the fact that they didn't let me order half a crab/half lb. read more

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One of the OG Viet-Cajun crawfish spots is newly renovated and though it's in the same location, it's now a closed off restaurant instead of openly nestled inside Hong Kong market. We went on a Saturday night during dinnertime & the wait was over 2 hours! The inside is beautifully decorated with modern Viet & Cajun influences all over the walls, the bar area is beautiful, and there is still ample seating. The service was QUICK and our amazing server, Jenna, frequently checked up on us & made sure everything was to our liking! A lot of the drinks (mocktails/cocktails) were sold out that night, but Jenna helped us make some flavored lemonades that were delicious! The menu still features the same good flavors + new ones! The restaurant is also combined with Pho Prime - I have yet to try but have heard good things from this menu. We had a party of 6 and each ordered 2 lbs of crawfish, all different flavors with potatoes, corn, boiled egg, cajun fries, and hushpuppies. I got the mix & Viet cajun flavors, mild spicy; both were delicious! The viet cajun is on the spicier side (not bad at all, but keep in mind if you're sensitive to spice). The crawfish came out within MINUTES steaming hot & the quality has definitely leveled up. Crawfish tasted fresh & were all a good size as we're entering peak crawfish season. As always, bibs & gloves are provided along with buckets to dump your trash in, there is a handwashing station near the restroom & Jenna was kind enough to give us some lemons to wash off our fingers. Will definitely be returning, maybe avoiding the dinner rush on weekends! read more

Crawfish Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

The remodel is nice. Plenty of seating. There was a wait but they communicated with us through text Once seated we got the scallion oysters and calamari. Both good. Calamari needed a hit of seasoning but the sauce was delicious. The subtle smoky flavor from the oysters was nice. We then got New Zealand mussels with Thai Basil. Delicious! Crawfish with Viet Cajun sauce with sausage and corn. Delicious! The crawfish were a great size too and fresh. They also were not just one note like most places. We ordered another crawfish with signature sauce. Tasted good too! We also got snow crab with the Signature sauce. Delicious! My friend drank Ranch Water and I had a coconut coffee drink. They were a hit as well. We left satisfied. Matter of fact everyone leaving was happy. No lie. Run don't walk to any location this season. read more

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I should've probably stuck with one flavor for the crawfish, but the mix was okay! I prefer the Viet Cajun more than the Kickin' Cajun, but the crawfish was still good! I really loved the shrimp and will get that continuously now, but the mussels I feel will be more occasionally since I wasn't the biggest fan? I'll try a different flavor next time for the mussels! (The spice level was decent! My spice tolerance has increased, I think I'll get the Extra Spicy next time!) The crawfish was good too! There a few biggies in there and the rest were normal size/small, but the big ones were fun to find with friends! My friend had The House Special with the Garlic Butter Mix and that was a really good flavor! Will definitely try that one next time. I believe the crawfish were $9.99/lb, the shrimp head-on for $8.99/lb, and the black mussels for $9.99. Will also try the drinks! The alcohol drinks looked a lot of fun and so did the non-alcoholic drinks! Both sides had interesting and delicious sounding drinks. The service was as fast and helpful! I was confused as where you pick-up the food and for some reason, I assumed it was all the way in the back. So my friend and I walk all the way there, just enjoying the view and holding in the excitement of this long awaited crawfish. One of the nice staff told me it was at the front... I laughed cause really? I was too excited and enamored with the interior design and how busy the place was. It was really nice! read more

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I recently dined at Crawfish Cafe with a friend who was visiting from out of town, and we had such a good experience. Our server, Loan, provided amazing service--attentive, friendly, and made us feel very welcome from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered the garlic noodles, boiled crawfish shrimp, and egg rolls, everything was flavorful. It was so good that we even placed a takeout order to bring back to the hotel! read more

Crawfish Cafe - Garlic noodles added shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had a great meal. Got the crawfish and Cajun fried rice. The viet Cajun crawfish flavor was great. Ethan did a great job as our waiter. read more

Crawfish Cafe - Viet Cajun flavor crawfish. - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Just had lunch at Crawfish Cafe and I'm still thinking about it. Easily one of the best crawfish spots I've ever had. I ordered 2 lbs of the lemon pepper crawfish and 1 lb of the Texas Cajun. Every single one was HUGE, juicy, and packed with flavor. The crawfish were sweet and seasoned perfectly. I also tried the seafood gumbo (loaded with blue crab, shrimp, crawfish tails, and sausage) and the crawfish étouffée. Both were rich, hearty, and full of flavor. You can really taste the quality in every bite. Washed it all down with a mango dragon fruit tea, which hit the spot. Customer service was just as impressive. Friendly, quick, and welcoming the whole time. I ate GOOD today. This place definitely sets the bar for crawfish. I'll 100% be back. read more

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If you like em big juicy and full of flavor this is the place for you! These crawfish are huge and as usual you can customize your flavor and the new art with the renovation is AMAZING! So well thought out, you can tell the owner put so much thought into the customer experience. read more

Crawfish Cafe - Bigger than your hand crawfish - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is my favorite crawfish spot. They opened recently and it's much bigger than how it was before. They even expanded their menu. The staff were friendly even though it was very busy. I would come back again! read more

The wait was 3 hours which was annoying but the food was really good! Our server was so nice and recommended us the crawfish egg rolls! The remodel inside looked really nice and fresh! I would definitely come back when the wait time is shorter! read more

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We wanted crawfish and had to go back to the best place for it. We haven't been since the remodel, and it was totally worth it. The flavors are unreal. Every bite was delicious! read more

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Went in for for the first time since the remodel and it was amazing. Our server Derek was amazing, super accommodating. Would definitely recommend. We had the Garlic Bread , the chargrilled oysters , combo #1 , and fried shrimp. Everything was fresh and delicious. 10/10 ask for Derek ! read more

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We waited about 35 minutes to be seated, but once we got to our table, everything moved quickly and the food came out fast. Derek was an excellent server -- very attentive and helpful throughout our visit. He recommended the crawfish beignets, and they were absolutely delicious! He also helped us narrow down our drink choices, which we really appreciated. Great service from Derek and a great overall dining experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

Crawfish Cafe has had a total facelift, and with that comes some interesting changes. Meet the new Crawfish Cafe x Pho Prime x Ocean Palace. Yes, it's essentially 2 or 3 restaurants in one. The restaurant is totally unrecognizable, redesigned with interior and artistic touches that pay homage to the Vietnamese culture that makes Houston so special. We visited on grand reopening day. Upon sitting, we felt a bit confused as menus for two different restaurants were placed on the table -- Crawfish Cafe and Pho Prime. Apparently Ocean Palace owns both of them now? It felt strange looking through separate menus, so I wonder if they'll consolidate someday. We ordered all our Crawfish Cafe favorites (crawfish, garlic noodles, wings, beignets), and a bowl of pho. The pho only had 4 small pieces of meat and the broth was quite salty. The wings and garlic noodles hit just as hard as they always have. Our crawfish tasted as I remember, except they were some of the smallest I've had this season and the spice level was not "medium." Overall, I'm stoked that Crawfish Cafe is back. The new space looks great and the core dishes that made them popular still deliver. It feels like they're still ironing out a few things with the new concept, but if the crawfish size and seasoning level bounce back a bit, I think this will easily feel like the Crawfish Cafe everyone knows again. Still a solid stop for crawfish in Houston. read more

Love this spot for crawfish. Since they remodeled, the establishment feels so much cleaner and aesthetically pleasing. I came on a Saturday night at 8:45 PM, no wait at all. The place was still packed but luckily I got seated instantly. If you're big into crawfish, this is one of the most popular places to go to. Service was great here by my guy Kevin. He was very attentive ! read more

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loveeeee crawfish cafe! Their crawfish is more on the sweet and spicy end which is nice for when I'm in the mood for that. They also have great shrimp, crab, and oysters. I also loveee their drinks, particularly the frozen margaritas! Definitely in my top 3 seafood spots within Houston!!! read more

Crawfish Cafe - Inside + mango margarita - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Really YUMMY CRAWFISH! Landon was the goat, ask him for your server next time you come! The food comes out super super quick! read more

Crawfish Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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They recently remodeled and had their soft opening this weekend. It's now a combined crawfish and pho restaurant. For those who've been here before, note that the back entrance is no longer accessible! I was pretty confused at first. The space is a big change from the previous setup in HK4. It's much larger, more separate, and feels like a different experience rather than a casual add-on. Despite it being a soft opening, service was smooth and the staff were friendly and attentive. I didn't try the pho this time, but the menu looked solid and I'll be back to check it out. I don't think I would have the stomach to order both in one sitting though. Current pricing is $10.99 per pound. The Grail (Thai basil and garlic butter mix) is my favorite and a standout flavor that's pretty unique to Crawfish Cafe. It is still early into the season, so the crawfish size is currently medium-large, with a few small ones still in the batch. read more

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We were told the wait was 30-45 minutes but it was just about 15 minutes. Really clean and spacious inside! Everything was delicious! The viet Cajun sauce was soooo good! Both crab and crawfish were cooked well. Mayra was great!! Loved the food and the service read more