In Houston for the night and searched for étouffée while on the plane. This place popped up. It was…read moreincredible. I got the seafood étouffée. Incredibly generous amount of crab and shrimp and crawfish. Definitely worth the price. Flavor was excellent. Service was great. Really could not have been happier with this meal. I drove by the place four times before realizing that the abandoned looking building was in fact the restaurant I was searching for. Not sure if there's an outside remodel, or if they are trying to stay a truly hidden gem. Very glad I went and opened the door though. Vibe inside is so much different than outside. Very classy nice looking place inside.

Awesome food, good music, did I say good food!!! Service was exceptional. Family friendly. You know…read morethe food is good when you ask for plain rice just to eat the seafood boil sauce!! Thank you Nina, we will be back!

This is an exceptional dining establishment. Each time we have been here, our expectations have…read morealways been exceeded. Recently my wife planned my 67th birthday and the amazing way we were treated was second to none! From the managers, DeDe, Robert, and Sarah who served our party, I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and genuine hospitality. We invited several friends and colleagues and they boasted of the quality of food, the ambiance and the red carpet treatment we received. If you're looking for a top notch restaurant in Houston, consider Granger's, you will not be disappointed! By the way, this location is Benz in the museum district. Rick and Monica Nance

Absolutely amazing! Perfect for a date night, the atmosphere was perfect and the staff were so…read morekind. Very accommodating and large range of wines and food. Definitely recommended

Back at one of my favorites!…read more Started with the Smoked Redfish Dip and, as always, it did not disappoint. Creamy, smoky, flavorful, and paired with warm crackers... an easy 10/10. I decided to step outside my comfort zone and try the Oysters Rockefeller... and let's just say they weren't my speed. They weren't bad, just not for me. So naturally I sent them back and ordered my tried-and-true favorite... Chargrilled Oysters with extra garlic butter, Parmesan, and bacon. Now THAT'S what I came for! Rich, buttery, cheesy, smoky, and absolutely loaded with flavor. Every bite reminded me why these are my go-to. And because brunch rules apply... it was only right to enjoy a pineapple mimosa (or two ). Light, refreshing, and the perfect pairing for all that seafood. If you're visiting Goode Co. Seafood, my advice is simple: Don't skip the Smoked Redfish Dip. Order the Chargrilled Oysters. Add extra garlic butter. Thank me later. 9.5/10 -- I'll definitely be back! #LoveJonesEats #HoustonEats #GoodeSeafood #ChargrilledOysters #SeafoodLover #HoustonFoodie #BrunchVibes #MimosaMood #SupportLocal #FoodieFinds

Beware of what's in your food if you eat here…read more I left Goode Company Seafood with a cracked tooth after biting into a hard foreign object in my meal and needed dental treatment. After multiple calls and emails over several weeks, someone finally called and offered me a gift card. A cracked tooth isn't worth a gift card. The way this was handled was disgusting. No accountability whatsoever!

Got to come back here with some visitors! More people means…read moremore food! Great food and service. Parking in the garage or on the street (which is apparently free via app after 7??). Faves: Marinated crab fingers Smoked redfish dip Biscuits Fried okra BBQ blue crabs Flounder (daily catch) Banana pudding (No bananas for me, but beloved by everyone else)

Another great spot for happy hour bites and bevs! Happy hour is Monday-Friday 5-6:30pm with $1.50…read moregulf oysters, $8 cocktails, and $8 select wines. They also have some food specials. My first happy hour visit I tried their Mississippi-style chicken on a stick (good, but I prefer San Antonio's milanesa version dipped in pickled jalapeno juice). But standouts at Josephine's, for me, are the: :: Smoked redfish dip--we sometimes order two because my boyfriend powers through this app. :: Blue Crab Rice Bowl--a lot of fun flavors going on and it's very filling. Make it an entree. :: And of course, their oysters. I'm an oyster happy hour girlie! Check out my Yelp list of oyster happy hours: https://www.yelp.com/collection/ZhuQbFKQfzO2TR6QFYMc0w/Oyster-Happy-Hour :: The beau loves their pea salad; said it's just like his grandma used to make. I don't fully rec the the jerk fish collars, as this dish has a lot of bones and it's hard to eat. They have indoor and outdoor seating, a great cocktail list--they've got frozen margs and frozen sidecar.

Ordered to go and they forgot to bag half the order (the crawfish of all things!). What was in the…read morebag was not impressive. Everything lacked flavor. 2.0 - Boudin Balls 2.9 - Cajun Fries 2.0 - Fried Shrimp 2.0 - Hush Puppies

Great food but they had rap music blasting with every other word the F word and N word. Will never…read moreever go back. Terrible

Really enjoyed my visit to Hudson House…read more I tried the truffle parmesan fries, spicy tuna crispy rice, seared tuna salad, and a strawberry spritz. If you like the idea of an aperol spritz but wish it were a little sweeter, I'd recommend their strawberry spritz. All of the food was really tasty and the portions for their entrees are huge. Service was attentive, and I liked the aesthetic of the interior. Parking is a paid lot like much of Rice Village

Extremely disappointed with Hudson House Rice Village…read more Incident happened Thursday, August 13th around 5:30 PM. I'm honestly so disappointed to even be writing this because I've been an avid Hudson House customer for YEARS. I used to go once a week when I lived in Dallas, and now that I'm in Houston, I'm at the Houston locations regularly. So this experience really rubbed me the wrong way. When I arrived at the Rice Village location, the front desk staff weren't particularly friendly, but I brushed it off. We got seated, enjoyed our meal, and when it was time to pay, I specifically asked for a physical check because I don't like any discrepancies with payments. Our waitress told us that they use the QR code system and that it would be much easier since we were splitting the bill, so we went ahead with that. I paid $78.47, including a 20% tip, and went to the bathroom. While I'm in the bathroom, there are TWO waitresses in there. One of them didn't even appear to be using the bathroom -- she was just standing there watching us. At that point, I'm thinking, Are they seriously monitoring us to make sure we don't leave without paying? Then I walk out of the bathroom and there's ANOTHER waitress basically guarding the exit. I look at her and say, "Oh, I didn't know that was an exit sign." Her response, verbatim: "You guys still owe $40 on your tab." I'm like... excuse me?! We absolutely paid. Then we walk a few steps and here comes the manager and another employee telling us we didn't pay. I immediately show them my receipt proving that I paid $78.47, including a 20% tip. The waitress then comes over apologizing and explains that there was a lag in the system and that it showed that we DID pay. So at this point, you'd think it would be over, right? Nope. As we're STILL trying to leave, the same two women at the front desk stop us and say, "Weren't y'all the girls sitting in that booth? You guys need to pay your bill." At that point, I was honestly disgusted. I'm not one to immediately play the race card, but I cannot ignore how discriminatory this entire interaction FELT. We were repeatedly singled out, followed, questioned, and essentially treated like we were trying to dine and dash -- even AFTER I provided proof of payment. And for context, I was there with three of my friends. We're educated, hardworking women -- two of us are PhD graduates, and another is an amazing nurse who literally spends her life saving people. None of that should matter because EVERY customer deserves to be treated with basic respect, but the way we were treated was completely unacceptable. Mistakes with a payment system happen. I completely understand that. What I don't understand is the way we were treated because of a mistake that wasn't ours. After being a loyal Hudson House customer for so long, this experience was extremely disappointing. I will absolutely NOT be returning to the Rice Village location, and honestly, I'd think twice before spending my money somewhere that makes customers feel like they're being watched and accused of stealing. Do better, Hudson House.

Creole Shrimp Platter was seasoned deliciously and the fries were seasoned to perfection…read more Cashier was lovely and attentive. Went through the drive through but even that was clean and organized.

Staying nearby from Illinois.... Chicago burbs area. We have a lot of good restaurants. One that…read moreis kind of creole by us. My hub and I got sick so we don't eat there anymore! I love gumbo so I had the gumbo jeaux and tried the shrimp etouffe. Both absolutely amazing. They looked similar but very different taste. I have never had etouffe but it was so delicious. So flavorful. The gumbo jeaux was full of chicken, sausage, shrimp, rice and a whole little crab! So good! I got small portions to go back to the hotel but it's a cute little joint. Good amount of tables and cute decor. They had a good selection of daquiries too.

The yummy house sauce is the freaking best... it's so good... I'm still thinking about it a few…read moredays later... We got the 6 Ibs medium spice level with corn and potatoes. Unfortunately adding corn and potato's is an additional cost but it's so worth it. Curious to try the leftover sauce with the rice next time We also got the gulf oysters which came with your typical oyster dressings. They were so fresh and plump!!! Next time I would try the premium seasonal oysters :)

I really wanted this to be a hit. Seafood, oysters, alcohol....vibes and a time right? It wasn't…read more I tried the bang bang shrimp, fried pickles, and chargrilled oysters. Something simple that should be an easy win. Unfortunately, everything leaned the same direction: either it was heavy, over-sauced, or overly garlicky. It tasted more like dressed-up frozen food than something thoughtfully prepared. And listen...I don't mind indulgent. But there still has to be balance and fresh food. Fresh like it was raw and delivered today, not fresh like fried in the last 15 mins. When everything is coated, covered, and competing, nothing actually stands out. The drinks didn't help either. They leaned hard on alcohol without much flavor behind them--more "this will get you there" than "this tastes good." Nothing was terrible. But nothing made me want another bite, either. And with seafood, that's kind of the whole point. The atmosphere is friendly, great music, and the service was very attentive. Even the presentation wasn't bad. It just wasn't enough. But at some point, you stop asking what's missing and just accept that it's not landing. I was still hungry so I went next door hoping for a better experience. I want to be clear: It's not bad. It's just not working.