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    2.8 (231 reviews)
    ModerateBuffets, Chinese, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Buffet is mediocre but does the job. Lots food options to select from the buffet. The service is quick.

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    Kelly K.

    A LOT of food at an affordable price! If you're interested in quantity (and not necessarily quality) this is the place for you. Huge buffet that includes a stir-fried section, noodles, sushi and sashimi, and dessert, there is something for everyone who likes Asian cuisine. Staff were helpful, though they were visibly overwhelmed with our large group and the usual busy Sunday crowd. I was skeptical about food hygiene, but everything seemed clean and (as far as I know!) nobody in our party got sick! My daughters can eat an endless amount of sushi, so I may take them and try it again.

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    Joe W.

    The Buffet was wonderful. It was one of the best I've ever had. And the cost was incredible. Very inexpensive for all I can eat. I recommend this restaurant to anybody that wants to fill their belly-up with a good food desserts. They even have sushi and pizza!!!!! 5 stars at A Very reasonable price!!!! Joe

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    Bob H.

    We went around 4 pm so the food was fresh and piled up. Selection was satisfactory. Service was acceptable. Everything you need for a buffet. Will definitely revisit.

    Raw chicken. Not good

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    Perfect place. Best time to visit at lunch . For 1 person about 20$ . Nice service , food 7 from 10

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    Good service very very good lads idk what else to say I'm just gonna give them 5 stars because I'm nice like that

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    Great buffet choices! Love the sushi and seafood on the buffet. Food is fresh, wait staff attentive. Reasonable prices.

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    Food was cold and I'm here at dinner hour on Christmas Day. There's absolutely no excuse for this!!!!

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    Just a trumped up minimal, over priced Chinese buffet. Don't waste your money. Wonton soup with no wontons.

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    The food is good and well seasoned. I usually like to go when they open where the food is normally fresher.. overall, no complaints

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    I'm not sure why so many people were here, except maybe the price. the food was in no way great. the place smells like grease traps.

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    Ok food. Get what you pay for. I've had better at other locations. Flavor was very bland.

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    Seaholic

    Seaholic

    (220 reviews)

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    The place was cuteee! I loved the service, the waiter was nice n funny!…read more So, first glance at the menu, i was impressed! They had everything on the menu you could think of. Seafood boils (of course), fried platters, Chinese food, creole, and more i forgot to name. I was overwhelmed by what to order in a good way because everything sounded delicious. Our whole table got the Boudin Balls, Fried catfish platter, and the Combo 2, which was crab legs, potato, corn, and shrimps. The boil was delicious, I love a juicy spicy flavorful boil, and bby that was definitely that. they did they big one on everything. it was well seasoned and very good. im definitely going back cause they ate down.

    The menu was really appetizing with lots of choices so I'm thinking I didn't get the best choice…read morethat's why I giving a 3. Some friends had the ceviche oysters that I didn't try but it looked like pico on oysters. The calamari app was good lots of parm and thicker breading, different than most. I had the dirty rice and it wasn't my favorite, tasted like I make at home but with thicker chunks of celery that threw me off, flavor was good though. Had the garlic parm wings flats which came wet which I was excited for but the skin kept separating from the wing, the meat was good. My friends got the crawfish which looks bomb if your into crawfish and the fixing. Service was really good, top notch atmosphere so I would go back and just get something different. Give it a try

    Captain Tom's Seafood & Oyster Bar

    Captain Tom's Seafood & Oyster Bar

    (568 reviews)

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    Very unusual, very fun place to enjoy seafood. Oysters shucked in front of you quickly. Nice…read morefresh catfish. They run out of flounder sometimes, unfortunately. This place is a madhouse. Busy. For good reason.

    In Houston, you don't prove you're local by what you drive - you prove it by where you sit down on…read morea Sunday. For nineteen years, I've circled this bar at Captain Tom's. Same curved counter, same stainless, same red shirts - and the same man in the cap and beard shucking my oysters, one perfect shell at a time. This place isn't fancy. It's Texas honest. A grounded ship ringed in sun-bleached shells, loud with beer, laughter, and knives hitting the hinge. Folks pack in - oil hands, students, suits - because here, money doesn't decide taste. If you want the Gulf, you come. The oysters are what the Gulf does better than anyone will admit: big, briny, and unapologetic. Pacific and Australian oysters are refined - polite, even. Ours carry warm salt, mineral depth, and a little river memory. They don't whisper; they speak Texas. Menu says a dozen; you get thirteen. That's not a promotion. That's culture. The Michelada? Many places pour a decent one. I won't judge. But drop a fat Gulf oyster in the glass and the drink wears its crown - the way Houstonians know it should. Fried catfish here sets a bar most won't clear: cornmeal crisp, clean-sweet flesh, no mud, no funk. In this part of the country--Texas and our neighbors in Arkansas - we don't just eat catfish; we raise it right and fry it right. That's geography, craft, and pride. Frog legs snap at the joint and stay tender at heart - quiet Southern luxury. Gumbo is Texas gumbo - thicker, smokier, steady. Not Cajun, not Creole; ours. Skip it and your body will notice. Nineteen years ago I had my first Michelada here. Nineteen years later, it's still the best - and that same shucker in the cap is still running the line like time never learned his name. This isn't nostalgia. It's continuity. This isn't "seafood night." It's Houston - served raw, hot, and true. And for anyone wondering, yes - whoever you are, if you want the real thing, you'll end up here. - Dr. C Born elsewhere. Refined by Texas salt & smoke.

    Love’s Cajun Cuisine

    Love’s Cajun Cuisine

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    Katy is quite the trek for me, so when I knew I was going to be on that side of town, I looked up…read moresome saved locations and this one I knew would be the winner for the day, and it did not disappoint! Getting to the location was quite easy, parking was super easy as well, it is in a small shopping center. As I went inside, I could smell the food, and I knew it was going to be good. I was greeted by a younger guy who handed me the menu, but fortunately, I already knew what I wanted! Which was one of everything! But, I was solo on this day, so I had to have some restraint! I chose to go with the catfish basket, with 2 filets, fries (cajun), a side of mac and cheese, and a side of their specialty sauce that comes with crawfish! I had an appointment I was going to next, and I didn't think about how long it would take, but fortunately, it didn't take long at all. They drop the food to cook after you order, which I love!!! The catfish and fries were piping hot when they came out. Seasoned just perfectly for my taste! I'm glad I went with the two, so that I could take the other one home for later!!! I don't know how they season the fish, but keep doing what you're doing! I got the mac and cheese, it looked super good. It was cheesy and had the cheese pull that we all know and love. It wasn't my most favorite dish, it was missing a little something. BUT!!! When I added the side sauce with the crawfish in it, it became my favorite! Something about that combo just works! I believe it's the sauce they use in one of their pastas, but don't quote me on that! The sauce I used as a dip for everything, fries, mac and catfish. It is worth getting! All in all, loved everything about this place. It reminds me a little of some of the places I used to go to growing up in Memphis. Family vibe, packing lots of flavors, good music going, and just good everything. Will be back to try more of the menu!

    Great Food, Service and family friendly! The food is…read moreauthentic New Orleans Cajun cuisine with a spin on Traditional menu items such as fried egg rolls stuffed with a crawfish topping!! So good!! But everything I've tried has made me smile with joy so far! The wait may be slightly leaning towards 15 minutes during peak times, but it's worth it!! Patience pays off and your tummy will Thank You! The chef/owner is Ahmazing! With a personality and professionalism to match the taste of her food!! Go Now!!!!!! Tell them I sent ya!

    Babin's Seafood House

    Babin's Seafood House

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    Had a late, post Dr Appt lunch date at Babins today. Don't see a lot on Babins reviews, but…read moretoday's lunch deserves a shoutout. On Tuesday, they have Mardi Gras specials on apps and drinks. The mushroom app was excellent with the stuffing well balanced with crawfish. The fried snapper was perfect, not over cooked but lightly fried and very flakey allowing the snapper to shine. The crawfish étouffée was just a bit over peppered but still tasty. The bread pudding was awesome as always. And Babins has the very best New Orleans style bread. Great lunch! A special shout out to Monica Garza, our server - great recommendations, very personable and spot on service!

    (I can't believe I haven't posted this review or the return experience. Six months overdue)…read more For the past two birthdays I've been redeeming my birthday rewards here at Babin's! Last Halloween the ball was dropped when they had my to go dish covered in mushrooms, and I requested "no mushrooms ". This year, which is now Last Halloween the sausages were undercooked, even caused me to experience loose stool, I was invited back to make it right. Service were great and very attentive. Now I'm here half a year later trying them again, sitting in the courtyard ordering from their limited menu. Cajun crawfish rolls 9/10 Happy hour drink "crescent city swirl" ($6 frozen concoction category). 9/10 Military discount is honored here. I'm a bit surprised that won't apply points to Landry rewards if military discount applied The AC appeared to be broken because it definitely was warmer than should have been when I arrived I sat in the courtyard area for quite a while before getting anyone's attention to just get a cup of water, which I never got. She told me that the bartender will come collect my order, and I got a drink and an egg rolls.

    Yummy Seafood & Oyster Bar

    Yummy Seafood & Oyster Bar

    (370 reviews)

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    This is one of my absolute favorite spots for crawfish at a decent price. They even have specials…read moreon Wednesdays, which is a nice bonus. I always go for their yummy house delight flavor it's so good and completely finger-licking. The miso sake mussels are also a must-try; the sauce is amazing. The service has always been friendly and great, but the place is a bit small, so there's usually a line. Still, it's definitely worth the wait.

    We actually ate here right when they opened a coup le of years ago, and I couldn't remember why we…read morehaven't been back. I didn't recall anything bad about the place, and given the rave reviews since then, I thought it was time to return. Based on reviews, we showed up early on a Friday evening (~5 pm). Even at that time, it was mostly full, but we were able to snag seats at the bar, which is first come first serve. We ordered the "regular" grilled oysters (5/5), which were anything but regular, as they were topped with peanuts and a really great flavor. I'd get these again. Fair warning, these take 20 minutes to come out, which I didn't mind, but I did not realize that they would not bring us anything else until after the oysters since these are considered an app. I thought they'd just bring things out as they were ready. This meant, we did not get our crawfish until we were already sitting there for an hour. About halfway into the wait for the crawfish (after the oysters), the fried rice (1/5) showed up, and I have to say, it was underwhelming. It came out room temperature, which to me is cold, and I thought this was just how they do it. Except 15 minutes later, the seats next to us got their fried rice, and it came out piping hot. You could still see the steam coming off of it. Besides being cold, I didn't think the fried rice was that good in terms of flavor. I also generally prefer the short grain rice, and this was more of a long grain. Once the crawfish showed up, we were well past an hour, so we dove right into it. Both the garlic butter and combo mix were great flavor - some of the best I've had in Houston. However.... it made me remember why we did not return. About 20% of the crawfish were TINY. And by tiny, I mean they were smaller than my pinky finger. Maybe I'm a crawfish snob, but at this time of the season, there should not be that many tiny crawfish. Maybe a few small ones, but not tiny. Crawfish flavor = 5+/5, crawfish quality = 2/5, crawfish cook = 3/5. Then I made the mistake of ordering a cluster of snow crab. That took another 30+ min to come out, and it was again room temperature. The service at the bar was fine (4/5), but the kitchen service (1/5) is not something I want to experience again, especially not for the crawfish quality/size. Yes, the flavor was amazing, but I'm not fighting for a table for lukewarm food and 30 min wait time for each dish. The pricing was some of the lowest I've seen ($8.99/lb crawfish), but I'd rather pay $1 more at other places for the quality.

    Black Pearl

    Black Pearl

    (112 reviews)

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    I LOVED black pearl. The crawfish flavor was so good. They really know how bring out the viet…read more-Cajun flavor of the crawfish. Service was also great and it's super casual.

    Ordered crawfish after reading some reviews on Google and in my Houston Eats group. The service was…read morefast and efficient. I called the order in and she told me about the special on crawfish once I hit 5lbs. Buy 5 Get 1 Free. I love love love crawfish and this was my first time having them since I moved to Texas in August. The flavors were very unique so the foodie in me couldn't decide. There are so many places to try so I just decided to wing it. 2lbs - House Special 2lbs - Kitchen Special 2lbs - Thai Basil (I was scaredddddd and excited) I added an order of potatoes and eggs. All Hot. Got home and got them gloves on that s$%t was so HOT (temperature and spice) I had time to find a movie and pray for my tummy bcus I was finna grub even if it burned a hole in my mouth lol. It was DELICIOUS!!!!!!!! They all have their own unique flavor. The House was reallyyyyyyy good. They were kinda sweet and spicy to me. The Kitchen had the kitchen sink in them. It was all kinds of veggies cooked into the crawfish. The flavor was all throughout so the heads were delicious. The THAI BASIL was the ONE it had a unique taste that you don't expect when eating crawfish but it tf WORKS. Let's get into these eggs. They were just past ramen eggs. Dipped in the sauce at the bottom of them bags (eye roll in foodgasm heaven). Can't wait to order again.

    E Star - buffets - Updated May 2026

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