I recently ordered takeout from Mike's Seafood, and without hesitation, this place has earned a spot in my top three seafood restaurants. I actually drove an entire hour in bad weather just to try it and it was worth every single minute. From the first bite, the flavor was unforgettable. The seasoning is executed to perfection bold, buttery, Cajun-forward with the ideal balance of salt and spice. Rich, well layered, and deeply satisfying. The crawfish were easily some of the best I've ever had: generously sized, beautifully seasoned, and packed with flavor. While a few were smaller, they were still impressively meaty, which speaks to the overall quality and consistency. Every bite delivered that crave-worthy, finger licking goodness. We also ordered the shrimp and crawfish fried rice combo, and fried tilapia and it was phenomenal hands down one of the best fried rice dishes I've had in a long time. The flavors were bold and perfectly infused throughout. Just thinking about it again has my mouth watering. The service was exceptional friendly, efficient, and welcoming. The ambiance has a lively bar-style vibe with music always playing, and they even offer live music at times, which makes it a great spot to dine in. I'm already planning to come back to experience it in person. If a place is good enough to drive an hour through bad weather for, it's doing something right. Mike's Seafood is easily one of the best seafood spots in Houston, and I'll absolutely be back. read more

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Saw this on TikTok and have been meaning to try it for a while. I'm new to Houston so I'm always looking for some good food so when I saw the videos about the fresh catch I had to give it a try. I got the fresh catch which was a great bang for your buck. It came with crawfish fried rice and they did not skimp on the crawfish! It was very good. I also got a side of fried fish because I love a good crispy piece of fried catfish. That was delicious as well! Idk what they put in the mikes sauce but it was hittin! The staff was very friendly and helped me make decisions and talked me through the menu. read more

Mike's Seafood - Fried catfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We love this place ,its a cool spot, they keep it clean by turning tables quickly, we have brought our family and friends here, the food good and is cooked to taste and it is tasty and reasonably price! This is our spot! Sometimes it gets a little busy, but it is worth the wait! Mike's Seafood does not disappoint ! read more

Mike's Seafood - House rice! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Loved my catfish n fries. I normally go with a 3 piece catfish with fried rice, but for some reason l I was given French fries instead. They were pretty good I've had them before. Fish was crunchy, nicely coated and seasoned. Their tartar is the best in the state. Hands down!!! I also ordered BBQ wings, which were delicious. I was given 8 wings, which I thought was the order, but afterwards Saw in their menu that wings are 10 pieces. I guess I'll let management know next time in person. Service is counter and there is plenty of seating inside. Great jams that are always playing. I also noticed that Pepsi products are now in their fountain. I remember they used to be Coke products. read more

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I was craving oysters so took the journey Mike's. Both the raw and charbroiled were amazing. I also got grilled catfish but it didn't taste very catfishy so that was disappointing. My only issues were environmental - it was extremely hot in there and having to constantly get up to get parts of my order and condiments was wack. They do a good job of moving through the crowd but I do wish they would give numbers for the table and deliver to prevent the constant getting up. read more

Nice little local dive! The food was so good -- fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with love. You can tell this place cares more about good cooking than fancy presentation, which I totally appreciate. The vibe was super chill too -- R&B music playing softly in the background, just enough to give it a relaxed, feel-good energy. It's the kind of spot where you can kick back, enjoy your meal, and forget about the world for a bit. The server's were welcoming and prompt! Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for great food and an easygoing atmosphere. I'll be back for sure! read more

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This is my go to spot for fried seafood. The price is right, flavor is on point and the portions are above average. I see alot of people eating crawfish here but I haven't tried any of their boiled seafood options yet. My favorite is their fried shrimp. Their tartar sauce is different, good but different. There is a hint of something like cinnamon or maybe even some type of Indian spice in it. I can't put my finger on it but there is definitely a unique ingredient that I haven't tasted in other tartar sauces. I guess I'll have to keep eating their fried shrimp until I get to the bottom of it... For research purposes only. I also recommend their fried rice over their french fries as a side. read more

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I normally get what I order from Mike's on ahwy 6, however, this is the second time ive order catfish and received another type of fish. If catfish is no longer on the menu, please take it off the menu. The person who took my order only has fish and shrimp on my receipt, when I ordered catfish and oysters. Listening is a good skill to have. Also, I asked another person there if those in the kitchen would know what type of fish I ordered. He went back to tell them and I still received the wrong fish. Please train the order takers to listen and change how the fish is ordered on the receipt. Thanks read more

Crawfish are good and hot. Not too spicy if that's what you want. I usually get medium garlic butter. Being from New Orleans; It is either spicy or not too spicy. lol! Restaurant also offer typical fried plates. I haven't tried it as of now. But the shrimp fried rice is good and not salty! But the hidden gem I would say are the chargrilled oysters! You order your food and find your own seat so service is what you make of it. Ambiance is typical picnic seating with good music and air conditioning! Boiled seafood is not cheap at all. 5 lbs of crawfish, 2 corn and 2 sausages! 1 dozen of chargrilled oysters will set you back $85. read more

Mike's Seafood - Chargrilled oysters! Tasty! Don't think it's oysters from Louisiana but they are good! 1 dozen $30 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The staff and the Manager on Hwy 6 are terrible No French fries on my 18.00 Plate. I order to go and they told me to go back so they can check the order.... read more

Mike's Seafood - No French Fries on a 18 Dollar Plate. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Crawfish and the house rice is excellent. Place is gritty H-town but friendly staff and patrons. Would go again.

Finally got to try their crawfish after finding out about Mike's last year. Honestly it wasn't that good. Don't get me wrong,Spicy is good but when it's just spicy but no flavor that not even the side of butter helps that's not good. I think we paid 7.99-8.99 per lb. We also got the house fried rice and that was bland. We also got their Micheladas also not that great and they're served in plastic mugs not chilled or no ice. read more

always super busy flavor isn't usually consistent but has been good lately quite a few times lately! Crawfish was steaming hot but had a few pieces that seemed cooler and others HOT! the fries oysters and shrimp is usually really good with their shrimp fried rice read more

Food is always flavorful and delicious, we will definitely be stopping by soon for some crawfish!

I've been seeing so many talks about this place on TikTok, so I finally made my way out there to try them out. I went during lunchtime, there was quite a few people in there already. It wasn't crowded but more than what I was expecting. I ordered my food to go since they did not have public Wi-Fi. This isn't a deal breaker but it would have been nice to have my work computer on while I devour crawfish. lol I ordered 4 pounds of crawfish . They had a special buy 3 pounds of crawfish get two potatoes one corn. I asked for my crawfish to have no garlic, just plain Cajun crawfish. However, when I receive my order, they still had garlic in the crawfish. I did order a side of the garlic butter. I wasn't expecting the garlic butter to look how it did, but it wasn't terrible. Overall, the food was great and I would order from them again and hopefully get my true order . I would opt out of the garlic butter and probably get the regular butter. The corn and potatoes were great. I definitely will put them on my list of crawfish places to go ! read more

Everything was really delicious Shrimp 10/10 Grilled oysters 10/10 A little hole in the wall place, but it's good. read more

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Very friendly environment, the staff is fantastic. The food tastes great, lots of flavor. My only complaint is I ordered 2lbs of crawfish. When I weighed it at home it was barely 1lb. Very disappointing. read more

The food was great. I got the chargrilled oysters and seafood soup. And the group also got some fried fish and crawfish tails which I think they enjoyed. The micheladas were good too. It was in the evening when we went and there were tv screens and lighted signs but it felt pretty dim inside. Maybe that is how the atmosphere was suppose to be like. My boyfriend kept getting drops of water on him I think from the AC vent. He had to move a couple times but it was okay afterwards. read more

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Food is good and economical, but service is lack-luster. Phoned in an order only to be told that I had dialed the wrong number. Not possible, but if they don't appreciate my business, I will find another local business to patronize. Disappointed. Need to train service personnel before they begin losing business. read more

The food was excellent. We ordered for take out. Food was fresh, hot and cooled just right.

New year. Same seafood craving same spot same satisfying experience. If your styrofoam box is. Not bending as you carry it your local seafood fry is ripping you off. I always get the 3 fish 3 shrimp 3 oyster combo with fries or rice and I never leave disappointed. Their tartar sauce and cocktail sauce idk if it's homemade but it's always in sauce cups and no other retail tartar sauce has come close to it. My go to seafood fry spot! read more

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Food was delicious. It was unfortunate for us as paying customer and it's not cheap not to be able to purchase a soda or even refill water prior but close to closing time. If closing time is 9 customers should have access to soda or water to go along with our meal till 9 or make an announcement to paying customers last call for hydration. read more

Well just so you guys no I went to the location on 529 last night around 8:30 p.m had the misfortune of ordering the fried crawfish tails and popcorn shrimp with combination fried rice and egg roll. The crawfish was so nasty and dry over cooked. Had no taste whatsoever, tasted like it was cooked in old grease. The fried shrimp was nasty as well salty and dry but not as tasty as the crawfish. The rice was okay. But my rice did not look like this picture. Did not have a lot of shrimp in it just 3 medium shrimp and small pieces of sausage. I was so disappointed when I got home to eat this food. Wasted my money on food my family was unable to eat. I have never ordered fried crawfish or shrimp there before. I just want to warn everyone please don't order these items. I was so disappointed and you can't call them to tell them their food sucked cause they don't answer the phone,lol! read more

Countless dollars... countless pounds... wasted... relentlessly searching for the best of the best this crawfish season. Only to finally discover Mike's Seafood at the very TAIL end. I'm chuckling and crying at the same time. Typical Viet-Cajun style will always hold a place in my heart, but sometimes you need more than messy sauce on the outside of unseasoned crawfish. The flavor of Mike's crawfish is seasoned through and through into the meat. Instead of a million sauce options, you select your spice level, with/without garlic butter - proving that sometimes less is more. At $6.99/lb, their prices are the nearly half of their competitors' but with twice the flavor. They're also not nickel-and-diming on the butter/limes/Cajun seasoning. The staff is very nice. The food comes out piping hot and fast. After enjoying both takeout and dining in, I would opt to eat Mike's incredible crawfish at the house since the restaurant is a bit warmer than I like. Aside from the food being stupid good, I love supporting Mike's Seafood because I respect the owner. Mike is a local legend - putting in hard work since 2003, he started in a food truck and now has 3 brick-and-mortar locations. 2024 was the saddest crawfish season I've seen in a long time. Low supplies and high prices hurt hungry pockets and even shuttered some businesses... but Mike's thrived (and for good reason)! It's gonna be a long year between now and the 2025 crawfish season, but until then, I'll hold a spot in my stomach for Mike's Seafood. read more

This is my number one crawfish place during crawfish season! You can get other stuff on the menu like shrimp, fish, fried rice, etc but during crawfish season I recommend the crawfish! Flavorful, giant size, affordable, juicy, and they give you all the fixings you need! Service is quick and efficient! They likely have most of the sports on any of the tvs in the building and the music is a local station which is also cool. On the weekend it's definitely packed but they have an awesome to go service too! read more

Mike's Seafood - Crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food is so good and the food come out fast and it is cheap and service was so good ask for anything and u will have it the food is so Good and idk what is ambiance is go now read more

Mike's has been in business for years and unlike some known restaurants, they have maintained consistent exceptional service. The portion and taste of foods from the menu continue to amaze us, and the drinks are WOW! Thank you for being true to quality and consistent service! read more

I've heard many good things about Mikes Seafood so was excited to check them out. When we first arrived it was a little confusing as we waited to be seated however, they operate as order/pay at the counter first and then open seating. They then call your name when the food is ready and you go back up to get it yourself. While we waited, I was searching around for your typical condiment bar, but didn't really see one. There was a station with hot sauce, but that was about it. I love that they have happy hour specials and their liquid marijuana daiquiri is fantastic in flavor and in price. 5/5 Spicy Boiled Crawfish 2/5 well I'll start with it wasn't spicy at all and it really lacked flavor. The corn I ordered with it tasted weird... like it had been soaking in sink water so I wasn't really a fan. Raw oysters 3.5/5 I don't think you can really go wrong with raw oysters except they did not have the hot sauce that I prefer available. I tried the hot sauce they did have and it was weird and sweet. Not a fan at all. Also another point taken away because they took very long to come out. The table by us ordered after us, and got their plate of oysters first. Overall I probably won't visit again anytime soon but would be willing to give them another shot (during happy hour times)! read more

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My family and I always come here weekly. All of our food was absolutely great!! The service was excellent. The ambiance is relaxing and a great place to socialize. read more

Still phenomenal!! And Mike still has two catfish and fried rice and a piece of bread for $8.95! Great service, reasonable prices during these hard times and excellent food as always. read more

Love going here when visiting Houston. Good portion sizes and tasty food! Ambiance is decent if sitting inside, too. Check it out.

ordered food and literally had shit in my shrimp. manager told me bring the food back and refused to remake or give me a refund. customer service extremely unprofessional will not be going back. 0/10 read more

Mike's Seafood - shit sack in shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I am from NOLA and have eaten blue crabs all my life. This past Friday I ordered four orders of crabs. Crawfish and crabs need to be boiled alive. These crabs were boiled dead after notifying Mike's , they were still selling them. I am waiting for a new batch instead of getting a refund. I have eaten blue crabs here before , I hope they meet the standard when I return. read more

Great food at reasonable prices. The fried rice is everything and the fried fish doesn't disappoint

Took my dad to his favorite spot, Mike's Seafood, to celebrate his 78th birthday. As always, everything was perfect--the food was hot, crispy, and absolutely delicious. Mike, the owner, was incredibly kind and even gave my dad some adorable shot glasses as a gift. read more

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I recently tried Mikes seafood and ordered the gumbo and 12 piece shrimp boil with corn and egg. Unfortunately, the meal was disappointing. The shrimp and other ingredients didn't taste fresh, and the flavors were bland. Overall,it didn't meet my expectations for a seafood restaurant. I hope they improve, but I wouldn't recommend it based on my experience. This was me giving it another try after being disappointed before read more

This place is normally good but today, I was horribly disappointed. I ordered 5 wings and fries for $8.99. First there was really no one dinning in , like no one, but it took a while for my food to come out anyways. Someone that came in after me and their food came out before my order and they basically ordered the same meal plus more. Then, when it finally comes out, they're drumettes. not good at all, plus they were all fat. Man my fries weren't even seasoned...Dang!!! read more

I come frequently since 2016, especially for their crawfish when in season and the fried rice!! Recently I've discovered the seafood platters that come with a little bit of everything boiled. My go to! Also for great prices like $36 They also have grilled fish options that are perfectly cooked each visit read more

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Mike's is in an unassuming plaza off of Hwy 6. We came in around 11:40am on a Sunday, surprisingly no line. Ordered 3 lbs of crawfish, combination plate of 3 fish and 6 shrimp, sausage & shrimp fried rice, and fried alligator. Fried fish & shrimp: fish was nicely fried with cornmeal, decent amount of seasoning. The shrimp was good but needed more salt. Sausage & shrimp fried rice: pretty comparable to a fried rice you'd get at a Chinese restaurant. You can see the scallions & egg, and taste the soy sauce in the rice. Crawfish: I think the price was 7.99/lb? Spicy and plenty of garlic, so taste was on point. In our 3 lbs, there were like 4-5 that we had to toss out. A good number of crawfish were tinyyy which feels bad. I think the price point at Mike's is decent and they have a good selection of other stuff. We got lucky that there wasn't a line when we arrived, then as we were eating, the (what seems to be the church) crowd came in. I would say a big reason for the rating is how long it took to get our crawfish, we ordered around 11:45am and didn't get crawfish until 1:01pm (based on my photo timestamp), which is wild because there were only two couples ahead of us that were waiting for food. Seems like they didn't start boiling until after we ordered, or even another they batched up a couple folks' orders after us. Not sure if they're trying to batch/time it to be more economical, but getting crawfish more than an hour later is a terrible experience, especially if different people in your group are getting their food much earlier (20 minutes to get fried rice, 40 minutes to get fried fish & shrimp, 70 minutes to get crawfish). I give Mike's Seafood 3 fruits of the sea, out of 5. read more

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For my 33rd birthday all I want to do is eat eat eat, I had an awesome lunch & wanted to try Mike's for dinner. I have to stay that I thoroughly enjoyed my food & the service was pretty good. The owner Mike was accommodating & hands on with getting the food out. I decided to order some crawfish with 1 corn, 1 sausage & 1 potato. I also got their 10 piece chicken wings. So I thought that flavors on the crawfish tasted amazing to where I ordered two more pounds. The house flavor was garlicky & kind of taste like some sort of Viet cajun inspired. The wings were awesome as it came out fresh & hot. It was crispy, juicy & flavorful. I was disappointed that I didn't get my potato that I ordered but they did give me an egg so I wasn't tripping. They also gave me 2 extra wings so that's winning. There were several amounts of dead crawfish & some of them were mushy but I can't expect perfection when the place is extremely packed. Overall good food & service, thanks Mike for being a great host. read more

Mike's Seafood - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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