To celebrate Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026, I decided to try Joyce's which is a restaurant I had heard about but never visited before now. It was busy on the weeknight that we attended which told me this was probably a good place to eat. From the HRW dinner menu ($39) I chose the gumbo to start and then the rainbow trout and the white chocolate bread pudding to finish. The gumbo was delicious with a rich tasting roux (4). The trout was lightly floured and very good tasting too (4). The bread pudding was excellent (5). It had bourbon sauce and pecans in it and you could taste it (5). Our table service was very good. I had a pleasant meal at Joyce's and would be happy to return, read more

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We came to Joyce's for my mother's birthday and we had an decent time. First, let's talk about the parking. the parking is terrible. Joyce's is located at the very end of a strip center, and it is very crowded. We ended up parking at the Whataburger and walking to the restaurant. though the parking lot was completely filled that gave us hopes that the food would be delicious. Upon entering the establishment, the host greeted us and seated us and that gave us a great indication that we were gonna have an enjoyable night. We sat down in our waiter begin to service us. We came during restaurant week so that was a plus. Our waiter gave us two menus, the main menu and the restaurant week menu. We all ordered from the restaurant week menu. Because you get more bang for your buck. For the first course, I ordered the gumbo, the second course I ordered the Mardi Gras pasta with a side Caesar salad and the third course I ordered the chocolate mousse. OK, let's get into it! The gumbo was burnt. Being as though I have Cajun roots I know what good gumbo taste like and I know what burnt gumbo taste like. The gumbo was burnt. I had to add hot sauce to add flavor to get rid of the burnt taste. The Mardi Gras pasta lacked flavor for me. It had no type of seasoning whatsoever, and the chocolate mousse was delicious. You can't go wrong with a chocolate mousse. Overall, it was a decent time at Joyce's, I will return to try something different maybe a steak or something. But I do want to give this place a genuine second chance because it does have potential. Y'all check it out and let me know what you think! read more

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Been dinning at Joyce's for years. They are comprised of a great team and family ownership. They go out of their way to assure expectations are being met or exceeded. The daily specials are always a great option. They are usually comprised of 4 to 6 items that should facilitate the cravings of most. The restaurant provides an oceanic environment experience that compliments the vast amount of seafood selection's on the menu. read more

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Tried this place on a whim. Wasn't sure because there weren't many people in the restaurant when we hit there-1:00 on a Saturday. Very pleasantly surprised! I had the catfish po'boy and my sister had combination platter with fish and shrimp. But first we had the spinach dip and their bread with garlic butter. Both were absolutely amazing! The sandwich was big, came with coleslaw, hush puppies and an onion ring. Everything was delicious! My sister loved the shrimp-very big and flavorful! Tipped off the meal with the bread pudding-so good! Service was spot on and the atmosphere was family friendly and old school! Lived the ambiance! Will definitely be back! Sorry no photos!! read more

Loved it too much!! Brought my kids here for the hundredth time and they literally wanted to order the menu. Crab bisques was awesome and my son hated his flounder! (see photos under photos ) He loved it!! Been coming here for years can't express how good it has been each and every time! read more

Out standing family restaurant... Seafood is a specialty along with some great Mexican Food.. Fish is always fresh and the Shrimps are great. The building is not too large but staff does a great job in serving and plenty of parking... Noise level is low and wait staff very nice... Rainbow trout is very reasonable but yet several different fish on the Chalk Board eat night.. read more

Restaurant is located on a strip mall with plenty of parking. Interior is beautifully decorated in sea theme. Service was good. Staff were knowledgeable about the menu, and they were patient. All the food came out hot. I had the calamari, a cup of crab bisque, and pecan crusted mahi mahi. The calamari was ok. The marinara sauce didn't have much taste to it. The calamari could have been coated better. The crab bisque was a darker color, and the soup was light. It could have a deeper flavor. The pecan crusted mahi-mahi was bland. The Chardonnay reduction sauce was mild, thus not adding much flavor to the fish. In addition, the fish was also not very fresh. Overall it was an ok experience at the restaurant. read more

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Joyce's catered a birthday dinner for my husband recently and it was exceptional. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was impeccable. I literally didn't have to do a thing! The servers were so attentive and tended to our guests every need. We worked with Francisco to get our menu set up and all of the details arranged and he was extremely helpful and easy to work with...truly a delight! Joyce's was a win! read more

Went for lunch with 2 friends. Very enjoyable and actually better food than we expected. One friend started with raw oysters and then had the tomato and blue cheese salad with shrimp. Another had the fried shrimp platter and I had the grilled flounder. Both of our entrees looked and tasted good and included a Caesar salad starter. Good service; not crowded. read more

This was my neighborhood restaurant when I lived nearby. You could always count on good food, great service and a nice but not stuffy atmosphere. The background music is decent as well. It's a restaurant you can actually have a conversation in with a full service bar. I recommend the crab salad. I love the remoulade they put on it and the fried sweet potatoes garnish. I still drive to eat there as I am still not too far away. read more

Run, don't walk to Joyce's for 2025 HRW! Yes, it often tends to be a senior crowd, but the food and service are outstanding, prices a bargain. Had the HRW menu - one had blueberry bleu cheese salad, the other the gumbo for starters. Salad was fantastic, gumbo full of crab and shrimp and nice dark roux. Fried shrimp main - large, butterflied shrimp, hush puppies, onion rings and French fries. Other one had the Mardi Gras pasta - huge shrimp, crawfish, mushrooms and more. Took this home after a few bites, as the fried shrimp were shared and were quite enough. Even took the desserts - Key lime pie and white chocolate bread pudding (had before - do not miss) home as we were full. Drinks and wine are well priced. Neighborhood gem. read more

Joyce's Seafood & Steaks - Mardi Gras Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went to Joyce's for Houston Restaurant Weeks and it was wonderful. We'd been there before, but not in a while. That will change after our visit. My wife had the corn & crab bisque, fried shrimp and key lime pie. I went off the HRW menu (Mediterranean diet) and had salad and the grilled mahi-mahi which had a nice poblano sauce. Food, cocktails, service and atmosphere were great. We will definitely return in the very near future. read more

Great food, great service. Very nice casual restaurant . Look forward to our next visit Will return read more

A hidden gem! My first visit was very satisfying. My friend is a frequent visitor and suggested we eat lunch here. She ordered the Crab Bisque. I tried it. It had a delicious deep flavor. Excellent! I ordered the Lobster and Shrimp Enchiladas. The plate came with a Pecan Rice side which was fantastic. The rice was topped with a mild picadilio relish. The other side was Black Beans with Mexican cheese. The beans were buttery smooth with a lot of flavor. The enchiladas had chunks of lobster and shrimp in a sauced wrapped in corn tortillas which were topped with melted cheese. I thoroughly enjoyed them. I finished with a Cappuccino and a slice of their famous Key Lime Pie. Wow! What a meal. The service was impeccable. The restaurant is cozy and pleasant. I enjoyed not having to yell to have a conversation. I was surprised at the quality of of my food. You wouldn't expect anything this good from looking at the outside of the restaurant. The beauty is inside. The staff was very friendly and attentive. I will definitely go back. Highly Recommended! read more

We found a hidden treasure...ssssh it's so good. A party of four and everyone had some different. I stuck with the Houston Resturant Week Menu. Everyone enjoyed the meal, music, service, very nice and clean Resturant. We stayed for a couple hours talking and enjoying each other and the food. The food was so good we all ordered food to go. They have a 3 times Award Winning Hot White Chocolate Bread Pudding. A must try!!! Ask for Ms. Carla, very nice, and the staff made sure we was attended to. Ms. Carla gave us the history on the Resturant. You need to get by this Resturant. They have a book for the menu, so you will find something on the list. I told them we will be back with a larger group. read more

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My husband and I came to Joyce's for HRW. I ordered the Fish & Shrimp gumbo as a starter, Shrimp, Sausage, and Crawfish pasta for the main course, and a key lime pie. The gumbo was meh. The liquid was really thin, lacked flavor and was kinda bitter? I was disappointed with it. The pasta wasn't anything special. It tasted like something I could've made at home. The key lime pie was on the tart side and had a very thick crust. My dinner was as a whole was disappointing. My husband got a blue cheese blueberry salad, shrimp and lobster enchiladas, and bread pudding. His dinner also wasn't anything special. The enchiladas were dry on the inside. Overall, for $39/each I'd say HRW at Joyce's was a flop. We won't be going back. The service was attentive and friendly, though. read more

Love this place. Food is great and the staff is even better. Cozy and welcoming. Love seeing the seats full.

Was there last nite, ordered crab cake. It was awful. Like a fried ball. Definitely not worth $15 for 1. Very disappointed

This is a treasure! It's a hole in the wall, casual, low key restaurant. It's usually very quiet. The service is always great and the food is so good. My family has been coming here for years for family lunches and dinners. read more

Very old school and nothing fancy about the atmosphere, but very friendly and comfortable. Specials are outstandingly delicious! Great cocktails too. read more

This is a neighborhood gem. In days past I saw President & Mrs. George H.W. Bush (they had a culinary radar; if their picture was on the wall it was a great restaurant), Governor & Mrs. Mark White, and many more Captains of industry escaping the crowds. It has the feel of a country club because so many people know each other. We love it all! Crab fingers, oysters, shrimp cocktails. The daily specials are always a hit. The desserts are wonderful: best bread pudding anywhere, wonderful key lime pie and more. The owners are a brother and sister team and they are delightful. read more

Joyce's Seafood & Steaks - Halibut steak, fresh asparagus, and mashed potatoes. - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was great, parking was easy, service was awkward. The waiter kept taking things before we were done with them - drink menu - it was gone within minutes of us sitting without asking if we were done, bread plate - they had just brought the bread basket, knife - I had to ask for another for my meal, my date's plate while he was still eating the last bites of his entree. read more

Talk about a hole in the wall/diamond in the rough! We've lived in Houston for 20+ years and have always heard of Joyce's, this was our first time to visit. The decor is very retro (as in likely has never ever been updated since the 80s), but don't let it fool you - the food is amazing and the service was excellent. Highly recommend for a casual, quiet evening of quality seafood. Probably not for you families, but if you're looking for a nice date night or a place to eat at the bar, give Joyce's a try! read more

It is a nice seafood restaurant. The staffs are friendly and food is delicious. It is not too busy during lunch time and price is fair. read more

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Five stars again. Food and service are great each time. All around good spot for dinner. read more

Dined w friends and very disappointed by lack of flavor and rushed service. The waiter was very knowledgeable and polite until dinner was over then he stacked all the dirty dishes as loudly as possible before he interrupted several conversations leaning in to clear the table. Hate that. We all ordered fresh fish w "tomato's, capers and EVOO", sounded good, but the lack of these 3 quality ingredients to dress the fish left them naked from flavor. Won't be back, too many great restaurants in H. read more

Pleasant atmosphere and friendly servers. Fairly busy when we left at 8:45pm after cocktails, a calamari starter, and then fried shrimp dinners. Good size portion of calamari and the shrimp dinners came with 8 shrimp, French fries, coleslaw, & onion rings. Good food at reasonable prices. read more

This hidden gem is apparently a favorite among locals. I just stumbled upon it because I had an appointment in the area. I couldn't have been happier with my lunch. It was fantastic. read more

Always fresh and delicious seafood. They make a good Martini too! Great old school seafood house interior!

Came here for HRW dinner. We were seated immediately. This place has a beachside restaurant vibe. I went with the gumbo app, which was ok. Next was the sirloin and bacon wrapped shrimp. Really loved the shrimp, however, the sirloin was too stringy and kind of hard to cut. I didn't enjoy the texture of it very much. The desserts were very generously portioned and the highlight of the meal. I went with the key lime pie, which had such a thick crust. It was on the tart side, which I loved. Service was good but not outstanding. read more

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Went in for an early dinner after a day flying and it was yummy! Service here is always prompt and the food is good. We shared an appetizer of the oysters and they were corn breaded and fried with an aioli and yum!! Then had a small cup of the seafood gumbo (which was a little too salty for my liking) and a small house salad. Then had a grilled trout entree which was encrusted with pistachios and capers and served with some pasta. Everything was wonderful! We love this spot! Just a local favorite nothing fancy but always good. read more

I am here to update and UPGRADE my earlier rating to 5 stars. Our 5 pm Saturday dining group have been back to Joyce's a few more times. I should say that our group always gets to maximum size when we decide to go to Joyce's. We know from experience that a large group can be a challenge especially since nothing is set ahead of time, we have couples and singles and all pay their separate tabs. The service personnel pitch in and handle it at Joyce's - this is an issue at some of our other selected locations. I love the gumbo and the fresh halibut a couple weeks ago was as good as I have ever had including in Alaska right off the boat. There are several other menu options that get great reviews among our group. Sorry I haven't tried the steak but I would not hesitate to do so. We usually get a couple bottles of wine among some of the group so I can't comment on bar drinks but we see a lot of locals there so I'm pretty sure the bar does a good job. The bread pudding is very good and my wife and I split one. Hope to see you at Joyce's soon! read more

Great little spot. Very happy this is close to my home. I'm going to guess the ratings are so low because of the ambiance. This is a place you go for the food, your company, and great staff attitudes but not necessarily to be "seen" Crab bisque- I'm not at all a bisque person. But our server suggested it and the gumbo, being the most popular. I thought it was delicious. Admittedly there were some large bones in the crab meat on the bottom but the amount of crab in it made it worth it. My friend had the Gumbo and said he was happy with it. Kind of skimped on the shrimp in my opinion and the broth tasted a bit salty. Grilled Salmon and Baby Green salad was delicious. Heavy on the dressing so next time I'd ask for it on the side but the salmon was cooked to perfection! I wish there was more blueberries but overall it was great He had the Shrimp and Lobster enchiladas and said they were amazing. They must have been since he didn't let me try, even on our Valentine's day lol Our server Alona was super sweet. Knew the menu well. Was accommodating in speeding up our table due to the Cirque tickets. She was a little fast to come ask how our food was before we had tried it but considering she came to check on us a reasonable amount of times, there was always opportunity to mention any unhappiness. The manager came over to check on every table, a lost art in hospitality and I was happy to see it carried out at Joyce's. Great wine selection as well. Would definitely return. read more

Joyce's Seafood & Steaks - Grilled Salmon and Baby Green salad - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very good food & service!! We will return. Had been there many many years ago & really enjoyed their food. Little hidden gem!! read more

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I wanted to eat here because I heard they have great oysters, so I came for a quick lunch with girlfriend and her mom. The atmosphere reminded me of a failing restaurant seen on Kitchen Nightmares with Gordon Ramsey, despite being a small mom n' pop place. We ordered the calamari and jalapeño poppers, which were both bland but still good with extra salt. For entree's, we ordered 3 soups, 2 were inedible and we had to send back. I hate sending anything back, but my gumbo was so bitter and gritty, I had to. My girlfriend's crab bisque tasted as if it had condensed milk in it and tasted quite odd, so she sent that back too. The server didn't seem to care about the fact that we didn't like the soups, no sorry or anything, he only offered getting us something else. Only good soup was the corn poblano with crab meat, which was only mildly good. I also had a Caesar salad which was nothing too special. I don't feel like returning anytime soon. read more

Great seafood and good value. Bread pudding is on another level! We will be back soon! Nice servers!

I have eaten their food several times (catered, to-go, and dine-in) and it had always been delicious. Their white chocolate bread pudding is one of the best in the city. I have had their enchiladas and yellowfin tuna, and both meals were very different but very tasty. The enchiladas (catfish and seafood) are very rich but have excellent flavor. The seafood component brings a nice change of pace to a traditional TexMex meal. The tuna was filling but light, and served with asparagus, portobello mushroom, and (very good) mashed potatoes. The ambiance inside the restaurant is a little outdated, but the service and the food make up for it. All-in-all a great restaurant. read more

Joyce's Seafood & Steaks - Yellowfin tuna (takeout) - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Cute, quaint place tucked away on Winrock, near Pizza Hut and Whataburger. We came for lunch one day, after passing by it numerous times, but never actually stopped. The location was pretty empty, and mostly senior citizens inside. The staff was friendly and service was decent. They give you warm bread and butter while you wait for your meal. We ordered spinach dip and the portion size was great. The chips that came with it were nice and big, but I found them to be stale. Kind of disappointing. I ordered the seafood pasta off the lunch specials menu. I enjoyed my pasta, there wasn't as much flavor to it as you'd find elsewhere, but overall it was good. Tons of seafood in it, can't complain. The boyfriend ordered their lobster & shrimp enchiladas, that came with tomato bisque. Tomato bisque was yummy and the enchiladas paired well with the beans and rice. Aside from what tasted like stale chips, this place is pretty chill. Good for a lowkey, quiet meal. read more

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Very loud and the menu is tired old style preparations still remember it in the good old when the crab cake was jumbo lump.

Excellent as always. The host and wait staff really go out of their way to make you feel at home. The food is fresh and alway very tasty. Although they have many delicious seafood dishes to choose from, I stick with the tried-and-true Seafood Gumbo. It's made with a nice dark roux and, with a few drops of Tabasco, it's wonderfully flavored. The Lobster Enchiladas are very good here. I was told by fellow guests that the Etoufee' right now is also quite good. read more