Stuffed flounder was amazing and well priced! Snack attack has a great stuffed crab!Great views on the ship channel! Our service was a little slow but overall a great lunch 5/5. read more

Monument Inn - Half my Stuffed Flounder Filet - Seafood Near Me - La Porte, Texas

I have never ever been so disappointed with Monument Inn than I was yesterday and let me tell you why. But first the good stuff: our server was fantastic. The Snack Attack appy was good. Friend said his Baked Stuffed Shrimp was good. I had the Mahi Mahi with the Pontchartain sauce. The fish was dry. The sauce was bland and seemed like the recipe was not yet finished. I didn't eat much, asked for a to go bag as I LOVE leftovers, but frankly it was not good enough to take home. The veggies were good but who takes home only the veggies without the main course? We were a party of two and were given one roll though we had two cinnamon rolls which were also good. I ordered a Lemon Drop Martini and it arrived less than half full. I have never received a half a glass Lemon Drop martini. I noticed others ordering the Lemon Drop martinis an all had a full martini glass. Since I had only 1/2 of a martini, I ordered another with the request of a full glass martini. The other glass was a little bit more filled than the first one. Really odd and the taste was not worth the effort of ordering. I noticed the Lemon Drop Martini came with a surcharge. Meaning I was billed for the martini and then another misc charge. I have never been charged a surcharge for a Lemon Drop martini. The menu does not say there is a surcharge. Charge what you are going to charge on one line, in total, like everyone else does OR explain yourself and teach the 20 year old server the answer so she is aware and can share with her customers. So I asked for the manager. Cameron huffed on over like he was in a super bad mood and serving up a huge dose of bad attitude unbecoming of a restaurant manager. Cameron came over all loaded for bear and went to the wrong table. . Funniest thing ever and I wish I had that on video. I politely inquired about the surcharge for the Lemon Drop martini and was told "that's the way it's been for 8 years and we are not going to change it for you." Apparently when you order the menu item of a Lemon Drop martini you are charged for a shot PLUS the up charge of placing the shot into a martini glass. None of this is explained on the menu. Perhaps state that when ordered because I don't work for Monument Inn and am not privvy to this special wackadoodle way of charging their customers for a martini listed on the menu. Then to be almost attacked as Cameron was apparently perturbed that a paying customer had the audacity to question about this insane way of pricing. I had enough of his belligerent and argumentative behavior because Cameron was doubling down with his less than stellar attitude. As such, I told Cameron he was about the rudest person I have encountered in this service industry and dismissed him. No customer deserves that kind of treatment. Thank Cameron's inappropriate interaction for the one star which Yelp forces us to give. Otherwise I'd not given a star at all. Cameron's nastiness ruined the entire experience. Well that and the overcooked fish with the lackluster Pontchartain sauce. Stick to their fried food menu items which is where this place shines. Oh and don't order the Lemon Drop martini. read more

Monument Inn - Receipt notating the martini surcharge - Seafood Near Me - La Porte, Texas

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Returned and now - vowing to never return. Wth happened to the quality of your food?? We both ordered the Red Fish with the topping and it was mediocre to the degree that when we got home we both had tummy ache's. Is it the cost of goods? If so, how about raise your prices! Nothing worse than eating a a meal prepared with zero love for the art of cooking! read more

The stuffed jalapeño with crab meat was great! The complimentary cinnamon rolls were also nice. Unfortunately, the salad that came with the redfish looked sad with some brown lettuce pieces. The Redfish with pontchartrain sauce was good, but wish there was more of the sauce for the price. read more

My wife and I went for lunch yesterday. Very disappointed in fried shrimp and oysters. Shrimp were chewy and not fresh and oysters were overcooked. My wife had filet and it was very good. Sorry but shrimp should be their specialty but the coating they used is overpowering. The bread was good and the view was great though. read more

My wife and I had a lovely dinner at Monument Inn. For appetizers we had stuffed jalapeños with crabmeat stuffing lightly fried. For dinner she had Salmon topped with Monumental Sauce, which is shrimp, oysters, and crawfish in a creamy beurre blanc sauce. I had my favorite, Blackened Catfish topped with Pontchartrain Sauce, which is creamy white wine sauce with the shrimp, crab, and mushrooms. The food was very delicious. The ambience is lively with spectacular views of the ship channel. read more

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concerning this senior citizen's take out order Sunday August 30, 2026: Was charged extra 10% for take out, was not told when placing phone order about extra charge Quality of food was not as good as it has been in the past Comparable to what one might expect from a fast food chicken/seafood takeout Fish looked and tasted like it was a pre-seasoned, ready to fry and frozen food, sourced from some wholesale supplier. We probably won't return read more

What a neat place! We decided to take our granddaughters on a ride across the ferry to try this place, and it was a great experience. Really enjoyed the atmosphere on the water, watching the barges and boats go by. We had the fried green tomatoes and fried cheese for appetizers; both were good but the tomatoes would've been better with some shrimp on top. I had a grilled fish sandwich that was pretty good. My wife tried the crawfish bisque, even though she was skeptical since we weren't in Louisiana, but she said it was surprisingly good. My granddaughters had chicken tenders and a cheeseburger and were completely satisfied. Best of all were the cinnamon raisin rolls - those things are the truth! Looking forward to returning on our next visit to the area. read more

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Excellent dining experience! Our meal was delicious! Our server was so sweet and gracious. Our table next to the window was wonderful with a fabulous view! Highly recommend when in the area. read more

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Best Jalapeño with stuff crabs ever. Great cinnamon rolls. Lovely waitress named Tonya.. I usually don't give 5 fives cause nothing is perfect. Thank you Ms Tonya you made it a 5! read more

I went during lunch on a Monday and Service was slow even though place had 50% full. We had a new waiter. Appetizers were awesome along with the cinnamon rolls. Most seafood and pastas were great except for stuffed shrimp and crab that taste like imitation crab with seafood seasoning and too much cornmeal. They need a better recipe for stuffing. Ambiance is relaxing with the pretty view of channel, boats and all types of birds. read more

Delicious food, fantastic service and beautiful views! We ate here with my Aunt and cousin. I had the blackened Mahi Mahi which was delicious. My Aunt had the stuffed shrimp which was flavorful. The portions were generous. The cinnamon and dinner rolls were fresh and soft. All of the servers were exceptionally friendly and nice. read more

Definitely a place to look up if you're in Houston, it's totally hidden in the Harbor area. Don't be discouraged with the drive. It's kind of in industrial and out of the way, but it is definitely worth it. My server agreed to be with a beautiful smile in Texas hospitality. She constantly checked on me to see if everything was fine. The food was amazing. Absolutely nothing wrong with this visit. When I come back to town, I'll definitely stop here again read more

08.01.25 had dinner here tonight. dont be confused this is a restaurant and not a hotel/motel, as the name sounds. parking is very tight and crowded. whatever engineer didnt plan, nor designed the parking lot correctly. keep in mind that when i got there the parking lot was full. when entering the building it is very confusing, for the main first floor is for private parties only, which several were all occurring at the same time. once i found out that the main restaurant is located on the 2nd floor, i then found out no elevator, just a very narrow stairway with a handicap seat carrier lift type device on one of the stairway. which i had to wait for there were several seniors who could barely walk from the parking lot to the main doors, that had to slowly walk up the stairs, while one senior would use the handicap seat carrier lift type device up, and that was slow as well. once i finally made it up to the 2nd floor, i noticed all the waitstaff were wearing t-shirts and guest kids running around the place, yelling and screaming, and playing. when finally sat at my table, i noticed all the seats in the place were hard wood seats, not very comfortable at all. once the waiteress came by and asked what we wanted to drink, my friend asked for ice water with lemon, and i asked for ice water and sweet tea, the waitress looked right at me with no facial expression and said 'WE DONT HAVE SWEET TEA', and i responded, ok can i have a plain unsweet tea then, she didnt answered, and just said she would be right back. for an appetizer, we got shrimp cocktail, first upset, the served it in a glass with lettuce in the glass(weird, never had a seafood place serve it this way before), second upset, all the shrimp were not deveined, the shrimp shit was actually in plain view, third upset, no cocktail sauce, had to ask the waitress to bring some, she tried to explain that its not her fault, someone in the kitchen didnt prepare it correctly, and left and brought back the cocktail sauce. i ordered the grilled mahi mahi with a baked potato, my friend ordered the shrimp jamboree with onion rings. my friend had to ask for tarter sauce because they forgot to bring that with the meal as well. both entrees came with a salad, i had thousand island and my friend had ranch. so the entrees wasnt served all at the same time, it was served staggered. i got my mahi mahi first, and my friend got the shrimp cocktail portion of the entree first which wasnt shelled nor deveined, this time they remembered the cocktail sauce. five to ten minutes later or so, we got our salads, then10 to fifteen minutes after we received our salads, my friend got the rest of the entree, with the onion rings and then we got served the bread, which came with only two rolls.it wasnt till the end of the meal, that i finally got my baked potato i ordered. on the way out, that was a wait again, for there were a lot of people and seniors slowly walking up the narrow stairs again, before everyone leaving could go down the narrow stairs, this should be a fire hazard. read more

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8 YEARS since I was here?? OMG.....Nothing has changed, Excellent Service. Three diners and one slice of green fried tomato left. Server Brian cut to the chase; "Whose is it gonna be?" FINALLY a great service! Food came out fast and delicious. Monument Red Fish, blackened, YUM! Window booth provides the best meeting venue you'll find along the Ship channel. read more

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Location is right next to the lake & the inside reflects where the business is. I like the simple decor & good customer service. Family is a seafood fan so we all got the All You Can Eat deal. We only ordered many dozens of raw oysters, only 1 portion of fried shrimps & fried oysters. Their fried oysters were well cooked meaning it's not overcooked & you can the plumpness of the oysters. There bread is delicious especially their cinnamon bread. It's lightly sweet, soft & tender when it's still hot. Like eating a light dessert. We came here several times already when we are in Houston. read more

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The food was great and the service was awesome.y family & I attended a birthday dinner and although we were a large party, the waiter was nice, patient and served us with a smile. The ambiance is more relaxed which was a plus when you have kids. I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

First time to try the infamous Monument Inn for a classic seafood experience and tried the Fisherman's Platter. It was... solidly average. Nothing bad, but nothing that really stood out either. The roll was a nice touch, and the cinnamon roll was good--but after all the hype, I was expecting more. Service was fine, and the view is a nice bonus, in theory... but it was dark and I wasn't near the windows I really couldn't see much. Overall, it didn't quite live up to expectations. Might give it another shot, but I'd probably try something different next time. read more

Monument Inn - Fisherman platter - Seafood Near Me - La Porte, Texas

Monument Inn's appearance on Chris Shepherd's Eat Like a Local encouraged us to check it out recently. From the interview with the owner, I could almost taste the experience! It sure felt like we were taking a road trip out there. With the ferry closed, we took 225 out to somewhere in the land of refineries and headed north through more refineries. Eventually, we made to to the San Jacinto Monument and -- at the end of the road -- the Monument Inn. From the inner loop, I'm not sure it was much shorter than a ride to Galveston. The menu is guilty pleasures and they do deliver. We started with the Fried Cheese, then moved on to the dinner and cinnamon rolls. Fried Seafood meals come with a salad, the seafood, and your choice of a side. The rolls stole the show. The cinnamon rolls were really unique -- these were not the breakfast variety, rather, they were more like a dinner roll dosed heavily with cinnamon and sugar. The dinner rolls were good as well. As for the fried food, it was good, but wasn't the "melt in your mouth" goodness that I was hoping for. It would also be nice to see the the dinners come with two sides, and drop the salad. This may be an option, I just didn't ask, but in this setting it was odd to pick between coleslaw and fries when both are such critical companions to fried treats. If we are back in the area to see the San Jacinto Monument, we'll definitely be back. Would we drive from Montrose again just for Monument Inn? Admittedly, probably not. read more

This is one of the best seafood restaurants in the area. Lots of history here - watch the ships along the channel and enjoy great seafood and good service read more

Love eating there when we are in Houston area! Food is great and service was too! It is a family restaurant. Recommend it!

Went for lunch on a Friday. We arrived around 12:20. It was really crowded and about a 15 minute wait to be seated. Service was really good. We all enjoyed our entrees except for the fries...need more seasoning. Laughed at "lighter fare" on the menu...chicken strips, fries & gravy is not light. Neither is a burger & fries or fish & chips read more

I've been there several times over the years, and everything I've ordered was very good. It's service with a smile, and if you're drinking iced tea or water, they bring you a pitcher so you have all you can drink. I strongly recommend the stuffed jalapenos. They are the best around and the ones I hold up to measure against all others. Only one slight drawback if you happen to need any help going up stairs. They have a motorized chair they will send down if you ask. The main dining room is up those stairs. The special event rooms are all downstairs, so remember them for your next big gathering. read more

I wanted to try out something nearby but also on the water. The Monument Inn was suggested and I'm so glad we went. The service was stellar, the food was amazing, and the restaurant felt like you were sitting in Galveston. We will be going back in the near future. There's a park and museum nearby if you want to walk after eating. read more

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It's just a good family & friends environment. Here's a hidden gem in the Houston Ship Chanel for your next large gathering. This lively eatery is in the historic battleground or monument park now manicured and ready for your next family photo op. The establishment literally sits right off the water (don't fall in) affording you access to sunset views. And there is not much around this sparse part of H town. Plenty of parking for large groups. The entire restaurant is on the top floor of the building (the family style banquet hall is on the first level). The stairs are deep & quite steep but there is an ADA chair lift. This was my third visit to the Monument Inn, but first to their downstairs multipurpose room. The dinners come with an unassuming pale basket of yeasted cinnamon raisin bread with butter. Don't pass them by. The seafood platter is burgeoning, fresh and delicious. The salads were nice and the dessert held their own. Impressed how well they served our little group of 100 people! However, this is not white gloved glory nor River Oaks so expect a little less seamless experience. You'll enjoy every bite. Nonetheless glad to have been there this evening and see things moving forward with a cheerful upbeat coastal renovation. My only hesitation is the lack of elevator for the first floor. Otherwise a marvelous gem with your family and friends. read more

Gorgeous views next to the ferry, second floor with its own parking lot (you can pass the folks waiting for the ferry), friendly and prompt service, delicious freshly made seafood. My mom and I split the fisherman's platter - catfish, stuffed crab, stuffed shrimp, fried shrimp, plus vegetables, salad, dinner roll, and cinnamon roll (!) - delicious and huge portion... and we also ordered the blackened catfish sandwich with fries, which we took completely home (and happily so)! There is a $2 split charge, additional charge for onion rings but they looked delicious too, my fave was the catfish but everything was really well done, would def return read more

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I really like Monument Inn! However, when something that is a big no-no in the restaurant industry happens, it is a cause for concern. I'll explain further down. The food is excellent. They are known for all you can eat, which is a bit pricey, but it will sure satisfy your seafood cravings. The usual apps ranging from shrimp cocktail, oysters on the halfshell, and gumbo are all here. We opted to get right into dinner. I had my eyes on the blackened mahi mahi with Pontchartrain sauce the entire time, so I went with that. It came with a generous portion of rice-pilaf. My wife had the seafood platter, which consisted of fried shrimp and double fried oysters. Our daughter had the cobb salad, which was literally big enough to feed 4! Our two dinners came with dinner salads, which were really basic and lacking ingredients. In the past, they actually came with croutons, cheese, and bacon. Guess rising costs happened. Now on to a hot topic in the industry. I do believe in tipping, and it is based on the service you receive. What I don't appreciate is my tip being changed by someone there at the restaurant. It is credit card FRAUD. I am only referring to a dollar discrepancy. However, it is not the amount that I wrote in and signed for. I also don't need a preprinted tip guide! And also tipping is based on the food subtotal and not taxes included. I hope management or ownership reach out and discuss this with me. I will return in the future for the food only and only pay cash next time. read more

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Our experience today at Monument Inn was just OK. it may have been an off day but I ordered the fried combination platter. I chose the fried oysters, stuffed shrimp and catfish. The stuffed shrimp were amazing, however, the oysters and catfish were underwhelming. The catfish batter was not seasoned at all, very bland and the oysters tasted like they were fried in old grease. my wife got he crab cakes and they were top tier, very good. my daughter got the shrimp scampi and while the shrimp were good, the pasta tasted off. Oh, we got the fried alligator as an appetizer and it was very good. Melissa was our server and she was very good and very helpful as well. Overall, I would recommend because the vibe is good and the scenery is great as well. Seems they could use more seasoning for a seafood restaurant. read more

We had an amazing experience. Hospitality is on point. From the time we were greeted at the door to the friendly service from Kelsey we were loving it. The Fried Calamari, Fried Shrimp and Onion Rings were all amazing!!! The portions are huge! The fried shrimp was crispy and delicious. We have been here a few times but will be back! We drive all the way from Katy but we can't wait to get back each time! Thank you Kelsey for the warm and friendly service. read more

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I had not eaten here since the late 70's in the original restaurant building. Happy to eat here again. It was a double birthday event with a group of about 15. Food was very good and very generous! And the service was excellent. It is a large space, so make reservations. read more

Just like I remember. Everything was great. The food and the service . I can't say the view because this time it was late evening when I arrived. I'm sure the view was beautiful with the ships passing by . Thanks again Monument Inn , I will be back. read more

We spent the morning at the San Jacinto Battleground & decided to have lunch here. It was fairly crowded but we were seated immediately in a booth with a view of the channel, which was great. Server was good, no complaints. Food: They brought out a basket of cinnamon rolls & plain rolls. My husband ate one of the cinnamon rolls & said, "It ain't good but it ain't bad either." He did say he thought Pillsbury was better. I tried one bite of the regular rolls & did not like it at all. Texture was grainy, doughy & not a good flavor. I ordered the Linguini Baton Rouge, minus onions, & my husband ordered the Fried Catfish & fries. First, the salad was so plain. Literally just iceberg lettuce, 3 slices of cucumber, & 2 grape tomatoes. It felt like an afterthought. My Linguini was very good though! My husband said the catfish was just ok. My opinion: 3 stars for the food, 4 stars for the view, location, building. My husband's opinion: 2 stars for the food, 4 stars for the view, location, building. read more

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I came here because my husband, who has Alzheimer's, wanted to see ships and this restaurant is on the Houston shipping lane. It is also advertised as wheelchair accessible; therefore, that sealed the deal. Bill is unable to walk. When we got here I saw the restaurant was on the 2nd floor and there was no elevator in sight. There was a broken down "chair-rail" elevator, but even if it was fixed, that would not work for my 240 Lb husband. I left my husband in the foyer and went upstairs to ask for help. It took me a bit to grab a staff member. (In all fairness this was a full restaurant when I got there, so I'm not surprised it took a while, however, it was a bit disconcerting that I had to flag someone down to help me.) I was told to wait in the downstairs foyer and someone would be getting me to take us up in the freight elevator. It took about 5 minutes for them to arrive. The freight elevator was an experience I do not want to repeat! We were wheeled through the worst part of the kitchen area on carpet that was thrown helter-skelter over dips and bumps and water and food. The server that helped us, John, was as helpful as he could be and helped me lug my husband over 2-3" high bumps, that I couldn't have navigated without him. Eventually we arrived into the restaurant itself and it was beautiful. The view was fabulous. The food was delicious, and our server, Jonae, was excellent. I ordered the combination platter (Stuffed crab, stuffed shrimp, and shrimp), onion rings, and salad. Bill ordered grilled shrimp, ff, and coleslaw. We were served rolls as soon as we got there - big yummy sweet rolls as well as dinner rolls. My husband was so happy watching the ships going by and he loved his meal. The food and servers made it an enjoyable experience. So, it was mostly a success. When my husband needed to go to the bathroom, however, we met another stumbling block. I could not get him in. The doors and stalls are too small for wheelchairs. For him, rails are essential as he cannot get up on his own or walk. So no bathroom, which made an uncomfortable ride home to the VA Memory Care in Pearland. Bottom LINE: I heartily recommend the restaurant unless you are in a wheelchair. Great food, excellent servers, and a beautiful view! NOTE: I suggest to the owners that they take off the "wheelchair accessible from their advertising." This is not actually wheelchair accessible. That is why only 4 stars. read more

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I am highly disappointed with my experience tonight at Monument Inn. I've been dining here for over 26 years, and the food and service have always been consistently good. However, tonight was the first time I brought my 5-year-old son, who is handicapped, and the experience was unacceptable. Before arriving, I was aware that getting him upstairs could be a challenge, but I was told the restaurant had an elevator to assist guests in wheelchairs. After speaking with an employee, we were told someone would bring the elevator down. We waited downstairs for about 7 minutes with no assistance, only to then be told it would take an additional 15 minutes for the elevator to "warm up." With no other option, my wife, a friend, and I carried my son and his wheelchair up the stairs ourselves. After our meal--where the food and our waiter were good--my wife asked the hostess if we could use the elevator to get our son downstairs. She said she would check, but came back and told us it was still not ready. Once again, we had to carry our son and his wheelchair down the stairs. What's most disappointing is the lack of awareness and urgency from management. After clearly seeing our situation--carrying a child in a wheelchair up and down the stairs--not a single manager acknowledged us or made any effort to assist. While the waiter and hostess apologized, there was no action taken where it actually mattered. We were fortunate that our son and his chair are not very heavy. I can't imagine how someone in a power chair would be accommodated--I honestly don't believe they would be. After being a loyal customer for decades, this experience was extremely disappointing. Accessibility and basic consideration should never feel like an afterthought. read more

Went to the Monument Inn. It had been decades since the last time. Still looks the same. Had the boiled shrimp and oysters as appetizers. One received one slice of a lemon with each, had to request more lemons. The food is still excellent, although servings seemed smaller than I remember. Service was good. Families still find their way to this hidden gem by the San Jacinto Monument. Prices are much higher than back in the day, prob a sign of the times. Atmosphere is still positive mainly locals. Highly recommend this place. We use to get their buffet, but it's almost $50 per person. I ordered the grilled red fish with monumental sauce and veggies. My wife ordered the Salmon with veggies. I asked if they still offered rolls. They brought us a couple of cinnamon rolls and I ordered two coffees in the end. Rolls are much smaller and we had to request them. They no longer ask if you'd like rolls. All in all, it was $103 for two people. read more

Monument Inn - Redfish with Monumental sauce - Seafood Near Me - La Porte, Texas

Staff was super friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and the seafood fresh. Beautiful views and ambience were both great. Had a lovely lunch & would highly recommend. Our server Jay was awesome & helpful on menu and local recommendations. read more

You really cannot beat the all you can eat. I do not get refills and end up taking five to go boxes worth of food home! The six dollar steak is the best part. Their cinnamon rolls are great. To top it off you can see a great water view when dining. It is slightly odd that the stuffed crab has imitation crab; does not really make sense... read more

Love this place, we celebrated Mom's birthday and Joey our server provided excellent service. Food came out hot and fresh. Everything was delicious and we were happy with everything. read more

Out and about with the men's group from church and somehow we ended up here. Since I've been told this place is known for their seafood I ordered the fish n chips. It was good, not great and the pieces of fish they give you are pretty small. The fries or "chips" they come with are pretty average tasting. The cool thing about this place is you can look out the windows and see ginormous oil tankers passing by on their way to the ship channel. It was fun to watch, sorry I was so into the ships passing by I forgot to take pictures of them. read more

Monument Inn - Fish n chips - Seafood Near Me - La Porte, Texas

Absolutely deplorable. Had been served a tomato with mold on it in my salad and my partner had all 4 shrimp without being deveined and the waitress was not very friendly to begin with. When we wanted to be compted (which is what most businesses that behave appropriately do) they insisted we pay for the one appetizer, when we already decided then that we no longer wanted to eat there after the incident, the manager said he would call the police and began recording. Appalling behavior and completely unprofessional! If I could give it zero stars I would. But, I guess that's what you can expect from "Customer service" these days. No morals or manners of any kind. read more