I knew this was a fish market, but I thought there was also a restaurant. You order at the fish counter and they bring the cooked food to your table. There is seating indoor but no A/C. Very rustic. There is also outdoor seating. We had fried shrimp, a fried snapper, and onion rings which were amazing! We also had fries which were not good. Can't wait to come back! I will bring a cooler and bring back some fresh fish. The guy at the fish counter was very nice. Our cashier was about 8 years of and adorable. read more

Pier 8 - Seafood Markets Near Me - Seabrook, Texas

We loved that we got to pick out our own fish to eat. The food was fresh and delicious.

I have never come across a place like this before and I'm glad we did. A friend of ours makes it a MVP requirement for each time they come to Houston, and I can see why now. Because this place is amazing! Love the way how it works. You walk in and order the most freshest fish ever, and they fry or grill it right up for you for an up charge. Or yiu can take it home raw and do it your self. The scallops and shrimp were delicious. The giant fried fish, I want say red fish was great. And I have to say this place was super packed when we went on Sunday. My only complaint here is the parking, which was very crowded. But I can see why, the food here is great! read more

Pier 8 - Red snapper, scallops, calamari, shrimp - Seafood Markets Near Me - Seabrook, Texas

My husband and I just had lunch at pier 8, this is probably our 4th time here. You can't get fresher seafood than here! We have tried scallops, shrimp and several kinds of fish. This time we opted for the flounder. People here are always friendly, with a smile on their faces, you always feel welcomed. And there's something about this place that makes you feel like home. They sell you the seafood by the pound or half. Our flounder was 2 pounds! I know!! We also had fried rice with it. Service is quick even though the place was packed. Fried to perfection here comes our fish, and the rice it's amazing every time. This place never disappoints! read more

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When you walk into the establishment, it gives you fisherman vibes with the plethora of fresh seafood on the table. You stand in line and wait to be called by a worker and you choose the fish, shrimp, scallops, or squid that you want. You also select if you want the fish fillet or fried whole with the head / tail on. I selected fillet. The fish and shrimp are fried in a flour breading which is good but not seasoned. They give you a little container of all purpose seasoning to sprinkle on your food. The fries and the fried rice were really good. I chose to sit outside and enjoy the breeze from the water.. I highly recommend you try this restaurant read more

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You buy they cook.... All was fresh and classic to taste... Just a clean and simple coating on the seafood... nothing fancy but cooked to perfect... simple sides french fries... No franks or Louisiana hot sauce... read more

Pier 8 - Seafood Markets Near Me - Seabrook, Texas

Good food and service at a great water front location. Sometimes it's hard to carry on a conversation over the music but other than that it's a great place. read more

First time here . Fried fish and shrimp was really good and crispy. We also ordered "fried rice " . I shared back with Person in charge rice was not fried it seemed more like steamed rice and really salty . His response was ... nothing at all :( defining the place how it's ran . read more

Awesome seafood market! Walked in and instantly greeted! We selected our items and explained how we wanted them cooked. Found our seats and waited a short time for our huge trays of food! Ordered shrimp, both fried and boiled, calamari, and tilapia! Huge sides of fries and drink and we were good to go! Really fresh seafood cooked simply. Can't go wrong! A must try if you're in the area! read more

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My family and I have been customers of pier 8 for many years. They're a seafood market who can cook seafood that you handpick. They can fry, steam, or turn your seafood into sinigang (Filipino sour soup - the owners are Filipino!). The place definitely doesn't have the best aesthetic. It's literally a fish market as you walk in - you can just buy fresh seafood and take it home or you can pick your seafood and have them cook it. My family usually gets fish and shrimp fried - they definitely know how to fry seafood here! They also have eggrolls, fries and a few more fried sides to choose from. The staff is pretty friendly and prompt. Seating is usually outside in a covered area so it could get pretty warm during the summer. They do have lots of fans to help with that. It does get packed here during the weekend, so be prepared to wait. Overall, this place has been a solid place for us. It's a pretty unique concept for this area that they've been doing for years. We'll definitely keep coming back. read more

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This place is hard to find and quite the drive . But if ya do make it down there it's a pretty neat restaurant. They have more than just sea food here . The staff here is nice but depending on how busy it gets it can take forever to get your food . Even food YouTubers eat here which is cool . The inside of this place is alright but definitely get a seat outside . The prices are way too expensive for food that you could honestly probably cook at home . Overall good food neat vibes but maybe just cook your own food at home . read more

What a beautiful experience! Historical Filipino owned restaurant. The Pampano soup was naimas (delicious). Fried catfish was perfectly prepared. Great service. If you want fresh fish and shrimp, Pier Eight is where you want to go. read more

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I like this place, usually buy a redfish and some shrimp. They will grill it or fry for you and include French fries. I just hate that it is so busy, limited parking. Hardly any sitting area nor shade. Some people have told me they have seen crawling things, but I haven't so I keep going lol read more

I love the concept where you picked your own seafood and they fry it for you. Seafood is fresh and the price is more than reasonable. You can't get away with such low prices at a regular restaurant. No frills = No A/C but at that low price point for fresh seafood, bring your own pocket fan if you must. You have to queue to get to the fish counter, after which you pick your seafood and they give you a number. You pay at the one and only cashier and go grab a seat. They will bring the food out to you. Overall, it's a great experience with the exception of the heat. I spoke with a local there and she said they are usually not that busy. We were there in Memorial Day long weekend so we figured it'll be busy. Will return whenever we are in the area. read more

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This is a whole in the wall but fish is SUPER FRESH! They have a HUGE variety of seafood and you get it by the pound. You can get it raw or they can cook it for you. We dinned in and despite being so crowded the food came out very fast. There's no seasoning or condiments that go into your food. Tables have salt, pepper and hot sauce. Food is served with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce and tartare. The line was extra long and finding parking was a complete mission. read more

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You don't come for the parking, cleanliness, or service. You come here for the seafood and the seafood only LOL! Has a very hole-in-the-wall feel. Right by Galveston Bay, this spot serves many different types of fish cooked fresh per order. You can even choose exactly which fish you want from behind the counter! Would recommend on a hot day with a cold soda or glass of beer. They have both covered and outdoor seating. Even the locals love Pier 8! My family has been coming here for years and have said this place never disappoints! See you all again next time I'm in town read more

Pier 8 - Snapper, fries, and fried shrimp - Seafood Markets Near Me - Seabrook, Texas

Choose your own seafoods and they will fry for you. Foods were good, super fresh, not much greasy. Service was alright. Pretty pack if you come during lunch or dinner time, be patience to find parking. Not enough parking, and it so narrow. Plenty of seats indoor/outdoor. If you want a cool breeze i suggest to seat outside. read more

Pier 8 - Red snapper, jumbo shrimps, oysters .. Total $87 - Seafood Markets Near Me - Seabrook, Texas

The food here has ALWAYS been on point! They have the freshest seafood, cooked to perfection and the staff is always friendly and will bring you anything you need. Have been coming here for over 20 years and the quality has only gotten better with time. Highly recommend! read more

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Poor service -- food is very good and the ambience is very nice so I will continue to eat there

love thud place for years!! today the staff there are so friendly and helpful an smiling. had a great dinner with family. would recommend fresh tasting seafood!!! If your challenged or handicapped walk into front area down by parking lot area. read more

We loved this place. Absolutely a must go if you want fresh seafood and fried fish. Perfectly cooked. Big selection. Service is absolutely great. Definitely will come back when have a chance. read more

Just wow!! I never knew this place existed, if you are fan of fresh fried seafood this is the place to go! Located at the edge of Seabrook/Kemah border, the restaurant is a no frills fish market/restaurant. The concept is simple, choose your fish/shrimp/calamari - etc by the pounds/price listed - you pick it they fry it up! Also order-able - fries, onion rings, white rice. You pay for your meal and then pick your seating outside and wait about 20-25 minutes for them to prep your order fresh - they bring the food out to you. What we ordered: Red snapper Shrimp Catfish Squid (calamari) Fries White rice All were EXCELLENT!! The batter used is tasty, deep fried to perfection. Though the meal was on the pricier side-- it's seafood! - the price you pay and the freshness you get + the amount of food - no complaints!! read more

Pier 8 - Fried squid (calamari) and fried shrimp - Seafood Markets Near Me - Seabrook, Texas

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I thought it was a great place to eat. The food was fresh and wonderful. They have everything laid out when you 1st walk in. Fish, oysters, frog legs. Anything. You pick and clean it, cook it and serve it to you. It was really good. The restaurant is very clean. From the inside, outside, to the restrooms. They even had a sink and paper towel dispenser to wash your hands. I really recommend this place. Stop by. Sit on the patio. And enjoy some great seafood. read more

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It's the freshness of the food, you pick the fish they cook it at your choice, red snapper half soup, half deep fried, also ordered calamari and garlic lemon shrimp pan fried, they white or fried rice if you want, catfish with fries, servers are friendly, this place is busy on the weekend so come early. Been here several times and I'll be back again for more read more

It's like a ordering food in a fish market, which personally I felt uncomfortable! As soon you walk-in, fish market smell welcomes you, you pick the fish, and other seafood, they deep fry it for you, they have fries and fried rice options for sides. As soon we walked in, I dint wanted to get the food because of the place, it smells and it's dirty, felt unhygienic especially times like now, but my husband and son wanted to try it, so we got a Redsnapper, shrimp and fries, and asked to make it spicy, if they can, so they had sprinkled some chilli powder on everything:) Fish itself was fresh and tasted good, my son loved the shrimp, but fries are disaster, they give you so much fries, but not even a single fries was crispy nor seasoned. We went in the weekday afternoon, but still it was pretty crowded, maybe because of the holidays(Christmas break) They have a ample space outside, some shaded area too, I don't think so we will go again, but I don't regret it either, as you get a fresh seafood and sort of different experience, but place is way too underwhelming! read more

Pier 8 - Whole red snapper, jumbo shrimp and medium fries, we asked them to make it spicy. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Seabrook, Texas

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Love the concept. Got some shrimp, scallops, snapper and red fish with some fried rice. Red fish tasted weird, threw away the whole fish. Fried rice was terrible lol. Everything else was great. read more

The food itself was good but the service was so bad,I ordered cut fried fish and they make it one piece so I asked to fix it the lady was rude and almost wanted to fight me Need to hire a better staff read more

I love this place for seafood. This place is plain, straight forward and consistent. You walk in, take a look at the seafood and tell the guys what you want and how much of it (by the lb.). Some items have a minimum, but some you can grab just 1/2 lb. My go to order is calamari, jumbo shrimp, fries and some sort of fish. I am not sure if they are doing this anymore, but they used to be BYOB and you can bring a cooler. This place is super fun if you're going with a large group of friends and you all go in on a bunch of seafood. Fun regardless of who you go with, but you get the point! They have plenty of outdoor seating and there are utensils, paper towels, hot sauces, etc. that you can grab for your table(s). Check this place out if you're in the area and want some yummy seafood! read more

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Great option for fresh seafood , prices are reasonable and they have fresh snappers , shrimp , squid , scallops etc. I tried the snapper and scallops but they only are able to fry the food or boil it ( shrimp) , there is no grilling option which is unfortunate. The snapper was great and the scallops were ok but so much better if they were sauteed. Their fried seafood was not oily but also there is no added seasoning so a lot of it might taste plain. There are plenty of seating upstairs, the downstairs area smells very strongly of fish with poor ventilation. Food came out quick and there were no servers to help out with anything , they just drop the food and don't come back. Would recommend this place for fresh seafood but maybe cook it on your own read more

To Start it off... the place looks janky. The stuff about staff being rude I can see that a little lol but whatever it's only when you're ordering and don't quite know what to get. Prices are really high for a place that doesn't offer much other than fried or boiled. They don't have much sides to pick from so you're left to pick from fries, steamed veggies (I think not sure) or fried rice(only offered on weekends) so then you're down to like 2 things to choose from. I got 2 1/2 lbs of fried shrimp with fries large and a fried tilapia. 4 can drinks and it came out to like $115. It's just not it for me. read more

We were recommended to try this place while in Kemah, but I don't understand what the hype is all about. It's smells awful and the food is honestly not that good. Kinda makes me sick thinking about how dirty this place is. The people who work here are also not very friendly and totally rush you while you're ordering without much help. read more

When people from island nations like the seafood, it's reliable. My aunt LOVES the seafood here. So far, it's the best fried oysters to me (and my aunt). The fried calamari is meaty. She liked the fried fish. The fried shrimp is good. The sinigang was yum! For the quality and freshness, the prices are really good. Fried anything has always been crispy, and not glistening in oil. My aunt says FRESH with reverence regarding the seafood at Pier 8. In fact, she's planning her 70th bday here! Additionally, so far the life plan is to drive to here from Stafford once a month. It looks like a seafood market, but you can order for them to make, and they make it pretty swiftly. There is indoor and outdoor seating --like at a park, but the tables are equipped with plastic ware, styrofoam plates and bowls, and napkins. It's VERY casual. The woman's restroom is clean. read more

Pier 8 - Aftermath - Seafood Markets Near Me - Seabrook, Texas

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We came here after a visit to the Space Center. It's a fish market where you can buy the actual uncooked seafood, or have them grill or fry it for you. You actually point out the fish that you want to eat, fun! We ordered a flounder, a pound of shrimp, and some french fries. The seating is outside with a view of the water. We went on a hot day, it would have been more fun if the weather had been better, but the view was great. They bring everything out on a huge tray. Tartar sauce and cocktail sauce comes with your food. We had more food than we could eat. I can't wait to come back on a cooler day to really enjoy sitting outside enjoying tasty fried seafood. read more

Amazing, authentic, delicious, bueno, masarap! Best place for seafood imo and you can't go wrong with anything here. The place can be a little difficult to find if you're not familiar with the area, but keep in mind it's a pier so look it up before you head over. Pro-tip they do get busy and everything is cook to order, so patience please. You can always go outside and checkout the water while waiting for your food. Overall great place for seafood and we pretty much visit every time we are in town. You can't go wrong with anything they serve. read more

If you are looking for some authentic seafood market place & restaurant This is the place! Everything is freshly cook upon request! you pick the seafood you like and they will prepare it the way you like My friend and I had so much fun and I'm glad I came and experience this place that reminds me of the Philippines:-) you will enjoy the outdoor sitting but make sure to hold on tight to your paper plates when it's windy lol but I will definitely will come back again to just indulge with the rest of the seafood! 5 stars over all!! Thank you again for a delicious food and service! Oh read more

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Interesting place. You pick exactly what seafood you want and they fry it up right there for you! Fresh indeed! The first few times we definitely underestimated how much food we were ordering cuz we ordered wayyyy too much. Highly recommend the fried whole tilapia and jumbo shrimp! Great place if you're looking to have a casual picnic style meal outdoors with family. We definitely saw locals bringing coolers to their table, so BYOB! read more

Pier 8 - French fries & Fried Oyster - Seafood Markets Near Me - Seabrook, Texas

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My visit to Houston was amazing because we did get to experience this restaurant. It was a 30-40 min drive from the NASA center. Their food was amazing and promising! They do "paluto" wherein you choose your fresh seafoods and have them cooked the way you want them. The Filipino chef was absolutely the best. They had our fish cooked as "Sinigang" or Soup with tamarind and vegetables. It was the best! The place is situated on the side of a river, which actually gives the seaside vibes. The place becomes real busy at lunch time. So be early before the line starts to pile up. Overall, i loved the exp and will definitely come back to try their other speacialties! read more

Pier 8 - Fried pompano, calamari, fried scallops and french fries - Seafood Markets Near Me - Seabrook, Texas

I loveeeeeeeee this place. You can select from an array of raw seafood, red fish, red snapper, catfish, tilapia, scallops, jumbo shrimp, medium shrimp etc. You can purchase by the pound and choose the way you would like it prepared (i.e. jumbo shrimp boiled add lots of garlic). This place is Filipino owned, so you can also order whatever fish and shrimp and order up some sinigang!!! Their batter is so light, and everything is so tasty. This place is definitely a gem if you are out this way! Also, you can swing by Kemah just a hop jump and a skip away! read more

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I should first say that my wife called me after my last trip here with my son and asked: "What the hell did you two eat for $90?" -- Truth is, we had red snapper (filleted and fried) and a pound of scallops ... along with some fries and a few beers. Pier Eight's prices can creep up on you, for sure. But it's worth it -- minus the kids, who always seem to be there, feeding seagulls. This place is fairly simple. You show up and pick your fish; tell them how you want it cooked and pick your sides. That's it. They bring it to you at your table. And it's delicious ... at least it has been my few times here. Though they have twice been out of coleslaw when I arrived, I sort of like that about the place. They make it -- and when it's gone, it's gone. Reminds me of a few mom & pop Italian joints back in the day ... or a legit barbecue place. Bottom line: I live here and I come to Pier 8 about once annually. It's that special. ~ If I were a visitor to the area, I would undoubtedly budget some time and money to have a meal here. And I wouldn't feel at all bad to tell the little kids to feed the gulls elsewhere. read more

First time here and we didn't have a great experience, the staff here treats you very poorly and basically rush you to order.