The restaurant is VERY SMALL!!! The owner waits all the tables herself and so service is VERY SLOW!!! This is not a place for a large group. The food was just ok... the Gumbo is supposed to be their best but I thought it was just ok and a bit watery. This is an OLD SCHOOL restaurant. The food is good and service is good. read more

Ambiance is great for intimate small date night experience. Service was nice. The waitress is very friendly, sometimes too social which slows her down. The food is ok. Was good. The menu had no prices. Everything must be "market price" because our meals were over $60 each. At that price the food should have been fantastic, high quality, & plentiful. We had an appetizer, 2 entrees, water, no dessert. Which added to just a few $ under $200. Plus tip. I'm glad we tried it but if I want delicious seafood I'll go to my favorite place on Richmond Ave. read more

The BEST freshest seafood in Houston. You won't believe the crab cocktail- solid huge hunks of white lump crabmeat.

Enjoyed my diner here. It's an intimate place with memorabilia from its long tenure as a restaurant, there were framed old menus and pictures of the original owner and his family. Our waitress/bartender/hostess was actually his daughter running the show. I ordered a sidecar cocktail it was delicious and refreshing, slightly on the strong side but there's nothing wrong with that. We ordered seafood gumbo and a cup of the soup of the day was a lobster bisque. The gumbo was delicious with bits of shrimp through out the soup, the rice was served on the side and the roux was dark and delicious. The lobster bisque was also good, creamy and rich. We ordered the seafood platter to share. It was more than enough food. It cane with shrimp cocktail, crab cocktail, fried oysters, shrimp, stuffed shrimp with cream cheese and jalapeño, and onion rings. The crab cocktail was just jumbo lump crab in the cup, good but not quite what I expected. Everything else was up to par of what I expected. Although the menu does not state the prices of each menu item, our dinner was in a reasonable range, comparable to other seafood/steakhouses. I may return one day. read more

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Horrible waitstaff. Yelling at kitchen staff so loudly we could hear it from the dining room room. After confronting the waitress we were told the yelling was due to kitchen not packaging the leftovers correctly. We tipped the kitchen staff over the waitress and will not return. There is always room for kindness. read more

Great food!! Small and intimate-feeling. I enjoyed going there with my husband's and friends.

I saw this place while driving on Shepherd Dr. One day and I really enjoy non chain restaurants so I looked it up the menu and decided to give it a try. We went on a Saturday and it wasn't very busy, most likely because it was game 6 for the Astros in the World Series. We walked in and we were greeted right away by one of the owners who was very nice. We started with some drinks (they do have a full bar) and also some cups of gumbo as a starter. The gumbo was really great! I found a few bones in mine but it was still good. They also had a lobster bisque for the day that was pretty tasty as well. For our meal, we decided to share the seafood platter and it did not disappoint. It came with fried shrimp, fried oysters, jalapeño fried shrimp, shrimp cocktail, crabmeat cocktail, and onion rings. The cocktail sauce and tartar sauce were nice as well. I would for sure eat here again. It is a bit pricey, and the parking isn't very spacious but you can't beat homemade food like this. Please give this place a try. read more

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This cute, quaint, tiny restaurant is very much a home style seafood place. It's not fancy smanshee at all even though its romantic in its own right. The service was very lackluster but fun in a sarcastic kind of way. Not bubbly or excited to help, but there...everyone has a bad day so I'm not saying bad service just not happy friendly. Moving on.... The crab was served in huge chunks which is awesome & I couldn't wait to dig in. Unfortunately, the crab tasted like it had been sitting around for a week, it was not fresh at all. I was afraid but didn't want to make a fuss with the party I was with, so I ate what I could. The fish was flaky but not awesome seasoning, a lot of lemon had to be added to add some taste to it. The salad was super fresh & the thousand island dressing was superb. I want to say I'll try this place one more time because if the crab had been fresh this dish would have been out of sight fabulous! Can't win them all...maybe ask what they have FRESH before you order, just saying. read more

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This little gem sits on Shepherd and seats maybe 30 People but the food is lustrous and absolutely amazing- we had the lump crab cocktail- caprese salad, rack of lamb, and rainbow trout! It was really really good! Loved the flavors and the vibe and just all around quirkiness of the place' Chris was our server and bartender working her butt off the place was full- please keep this place alive and eat here y'all know I don't post shot reviews so I'm telling ya try it out I think you'll love it as much as we did! read more

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Daughter of Mr. Segaris self established amazingly accomplished restaurant is now operated by a lazy daughter without regard for customer service or quality of food. Disappointed because I've heard such great remarks - obviously from an older generation of most likely early on attendees. Nepotism is real, and blood is thicker than water- and that has proven in this is the case. The restaurant desperately needs trained wait staff and proper amount of staff to accommodate their guests. Shame a classic joint went so downhill. My sorrow goes out to the founder, and recommend better management be put in place to stay in business. Waitress (daughter: Angela) completely rude and unintelligible regarding menu items, inattentive of guests, and we never had our water refilled. Once. Super sad about this! It was our anniversary! I was really looking forward to Segaris, but will never return. Hope this helps! Sincerely, EM read more

Segari's - Single Caprese unit. - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

I rarely ever feel so out of place but last night I definitely did. I was quite excited to try this spot close to home but left disappointed. Good thing Sam isnt around to see this! Or Sam must be spinning in his grave.... 1 star strictly for ambiance. Cute place, here shit service. The hostess/server was snarky, rude, and didn't seem suited for a customer facing role. Cancelled our food order after drinks and apps due to not feeling wanted or appreciated. Overpriced as well-2 drinks and crabmeat cocktail will cost you $60. Salt grass steakhouse a block away is welcoming and treats people respectfully and is well priced. read more

Segari's - a wooden sign in a window - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hidden gem. Some of the best seafood in Houston. Angela is amazing! Will be coming back no doubt!

Very surprised at the food in this small quaint restaurant that seats maybe 40- great gumbo and Cajun food and fresh fish and crab- the waitress has an attitude but is funny and has been there forever- make a reservation if on the weekend- the mayor hangs out there! read more

Have driven by this restaurant for years and have always been curious about it. Four of us went last night and loved it! Between the four of us, we had the gumbo, filet, rack of lamb, lump crab salad, and boudin eggrolls. All were outstanding but the freshness, size, and quantity of the lump crab was something to behold and savor. And, the service was attentive and fun! I don't write many reviews, but last night's experience was worthy enough to do it. read more

Love Segaris. Food is always good. The restaurant is quiet and quaint. Angela is great read more

Segari's - Johnnys Crab Stuffed Shrimp w/mixed vegetables - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Today was my first time in. I thought the crabcakes were fabulous the best I've ever had. The bartender/server was very friendly and wonderful. I will definitely be back, and I can't believe I haven't been here before! read more

Came here on a weekend evening for a light dinner. Ordered the bowl of gumbo, which was very tasty, albeit on the salty side. The bread that accompanied was warm, crispy, yet soft on the inside. I thought the service would have been better. When I asked if the gumbo was spicy, she was like "YEAH, it's GUMBO!" in a sassy but also could-be-construed-as-condescending way. The bread pudding dessert was wonderfully rich and decadent. I wish the menu would have prices, as I was surprised by the cost of the gumbo (about $18). Also wish the parking lot was paved. read more

Randomly picked this place for dinner and had never been here before. Did a random google search and wanted some seafood. We called and made a reservation and was not disappointed in the least! Our server was great and also is who greeted us when we walked in. The crab meat cocktail was very good and probably my favorite thing that I had. The rainbow trout was decent on flavor and the presentation was good. I tasted though more seasoning that the actual fish itself. The rack of lamb was a little over cooked and the flavor was good. For the price I felt that there should have been more than there was. The drinks were decent but nothing to write home about. Just kind of a run of the mill standard drink. Overall it was a good experience and I enjoyed the time I was there. I will definitely return to try some different items on the menu and see how the overall experience is. Overall for this visit it was good but for me lacked a wow factor... read more

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Terrible customer service. Older blonde lady is rude and unpleasant. Don't go here if you're looking for a friendly date night atmosphere.

The food is amazing! So fresh always! One of our favorite restaurants!! The owner is sweet and the place is quiet and cozy!

Nice place and great seafood for Houston. Atmosphere is really good because it's small, quieter than most, and I don't think there was a TV in there! Love these kinds of places. Crab cocktail, the bacon wrapped shrimp, fried oysters were awesome. Gumbo was the perfect way to start. And the rosemary potatoes so good. Fair price for wine and a cocktail. Nice staff. Clientele was local and seemed regular but also very friendly. Will go back. read more

We were looking for a seafood restaurant and live near here and thought we would give it a go with some friends visiting from out of town. There are no prices on the menu, but we thought whatever we're going to have a nice meal out. We ordered the sharing platter for 3, side salads and one person ordered the fried shrimp platter. The salads too a while, okay, it's a small place. We got them...they were drowning in salad dressing and then had an avocado, tomato slices and orange slices. I am not sure what the hell that is about, they were also 9$ per salad. And the garlic bread was toasted, cold and more like a crouton. We got our entrees and this was nothing more than fried Sysco crap. It was EXTREMELY disappointing. I have had better seafood at a land locked Red Lobster. I don't care if it's locally owned, it's BAD food and BAD practice not to put the prices on the menu. Don't go here. read more

This is my first trip by recommendation of a few locals... it was awesome. Appetizers - crabmeat cocktail, gumbo was phenomenal. We could not decide what to order for entree so they brought us out a sampler. Rack of lamb chops, sautéed crab and shrimp. Bacon wrapped shrimp, fried oysters. My favorite was the crab and shrimp, fried oysters and the gumbo. They rest was excellent but that's what I will go for when I go back... I don't know how this place does not have 5 stars. I have literally eaten around the world. This is a great place and a lucky find. Oh, and I never give 5 stars for anything... Service was great and Luis was our server/bartender and he did a great job. read more

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Waitress/Owner was rude. Ordered the bacon wrapped shrimp & onion rings. Bacon was undercooked & onion ring batter had no flavor. Fast food onion rings are way better than this. For the price you're paying I got 3 onion rings for a side. My husband had a bowl of gumbo that cost $20 and was too spicy to even eat. I asked for the bill, she picked up my plate & saw that I ate 1 shrimp. And she asked if there was a problem with the food. I told her what I thought & she did not like what I had to say. She said all gumbo is spicy. I said, no it's not!! I make it & mine is not spicy like that. She continues by saying, I'm not making it right then. The audacity of that woman! What happened to the customer is always right. I will never go back. read more

Been coming here for years so I'm used to the no prices on the menu just ask and they will tell you. My go to is the shrimp and crab cocktail or the fried shrimp which are huge but ever since ordering the lamb chops with the roasted potatoes it's on our dinner rotation at least once a month along with the sauté crab claws this feeds two with 2-3 chops to go. Make reservations for the weekend nights as I have been sad to find no empty tables even as early as 630. Oh and the house cabernet is pretty good. Parking can be tight and the gravel can ruin your heels. read more

Segari's - Lamb chops with mint jelly - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

We have driven by this nondescript, little house for years and finally had the opportunity to try it and have gone back again for a date night after a wonderful 1st experience and dinner. The gumbo is hands down one of the best items on the menu and ranks up there with some of the best we have ever had. We also liked the crabmeat cocktail and the sautéed crab fingers. A new appetizer on the menu - bacon with blue cheese and honey - is delicious. We have no complaints about the service and found the waitress to be attentive and friendly. The key lime pie is decent for dessert and others in our group party the 1st visit enjoyed the brownie a la mode. We were not big fans of the seafood platter and preferred the non-fried seafood items. Overall, we love finding this small, hidden gem with a family feel. The history is fascinating and we enjoyed reading the articles and looking at the pictures displayed. This will be added to our rotation for good seafood in the neighborhood. read more

After reading all 6 reviews I decided to give Segaris a go. I wish that I would have just kept the cash and the calories!! The BF and I were the only people in the restaurant for lunch on Monday. Perhaps there is a reason why the restaurant was devoid of customers: Started off with the House Salad w/ Crab appetizer--Good amount of crab, in fact I could have just ordered this and been extremely happy except for the dressing. It is exactly as Melissa B. describes it (it tasted and looked EXACTLY like Wish Bone Italian- complete with the little orange/red chunks & minced garlic). This is their "house" dressing and it blew. Main course--Sauteed Crab Claws. The BF described it perfectly--Crab jerky. It was SO overcooked that it was chewy and almost burned. What a waste of crab!!! For dessert I opted for their famous Bread Pudding w/ Whiskey Sauce. The texture & consistency of the bread pudding is the reason in general, that I don't typically like bread pudding. It is like something that has been smashed together beyond recognition, then flattened into a brick-like sustance. The whiskey sauce was good though..... Here is a run down of this lunch, since their prices are not on the menu: Iced Tea: $2.75 Cup of Gumbo: $6.95 App. House Salad w/Crab: 16.95 Sauteed Crab Claws: $18.95 Laura's Sauteed Shrimp & Crabmeat : $31.95 Bread Pudding: $6.25 read more

Segari's - House Salad w/ Crab (Appetizer) $16.95 - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Easily best gumbo in Houston. Angela (Mr Segari's daughter) was very friendly and great at making you feel welcome. Quaint and intimate dining room only adds to the experience. Would definitely recommend to friends. read more

Segari's - Retro Phone at Segari's - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is amazing! The gumbo is the absolute best I've ever had. Ever. Angela, the owner, was charming and attentive. The platter we ordered was also incredible; lamb chops, bacon wrapped shrimp, stuffed shrimp, and of course onion rings. I am obsessed with the food. I honestly am going to have to go back in the very near future. I cannot recommend highly enough. Thanks for a wonderful dinner. read more

Our Anniversary dinner date would've been better celebrated at Mc. Donald's than here. From the moment we walked in the waitress was so unpleasant, she sat us down and we thanked her and we got no response, which that happened through out our entire dinning time there., only 2 other tables were occupied. Just over all rude, non-communicative although the place was empty I never got a refill of my sink water lemonade. Menus have no price which that should've rang a bell but I thought we'd give it a try anyways. My daughter ordered a shrimp cocktail appetizer it was a glass with 4 shrimps on the rim and the rest of the cup was cocktail sauce/ketchup ( which she didn't eat) and that alone was $ 24.95 Hubby and I shared a platter for 2 ( $ 69.00 ) and the food was nasty had to drown it in hot sauce for flavoring.. My daughter ordered a steak and fries.... omg the fries were super hard and over crisped there was no potato meat in them.... she was never offered steak sauce or anything. Although my daughter likes her meat well done this steak was an extreme over kill. We ordered a small cup of gumbo and one bowl. I'm so glad I ordered a cup because it was nasty had to add lots of hot sauce and I only ate the broth. Basically our $ 172 anniversary meal had to be drowned in hot sauce in order to get a decent bite out of it. I would have gladly paid the price had the food been good or more importantly if the waitress would've been more cordial............ at least make your customers feel welcome or was it because we were a biracial couple? 6 of us went to eat at Johnathon the Rub today for $ 124.00 and their gumbo was delicious not to mention the service. Live and learn but would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

I just love this restaurant for over 10 yrs!! Still Great as ever !!! If you love Louisiana Gumbo ( being from Louisiana) it's one of the Best in Houston !!! read more

OK I did not know Sam either...and had heard of this place for years...and could never find it for years. It was about 8 years ago that there was finally a sign on the place (NOW i find it!!) Forever, I have been wanting to go and try it, but with all of the other restaurants in the Heights, I seem to forget it. Why??? Well one, I could never find it way back when, and 2 ever since Sam died, I rarely hear about it and 3 I knew by word of mouth it was pricy. Not that I am against paying high prices, but I cant always afford it. As my husband and I were turned away from our usual spots due to long wait times, we were driving back to the Heights and there Segari's was! YES! Lets go!! Ok I was suprised it was not crouded, and suprised there was no prices on the menu, however, I have found another seafood restaurant in Houston that serves FRESH LUMP CRAB Cocktail. WOW, price who cares, I am a crab lover and this was devine. It was worth every penny. The wine list is not great, but this is not Max's of Mockingbird Bistro, this is Segaris, the seafood restaurant that everyone who went there knew Sam and Food Critics loved. For dinner I had the redfish toped with crab (shocker) with mixed veggies. Husband had the steak and potatoes. All were very well prepared and tasted wonderful. Fish was light and flakey and the crab..well what else have I not said about crab??! We also had the bread pudding for dessert. A large square piece with an amazing burbon sauce. I could have had just the sauce and been happy happy happy! So ok, the exterior and interior are nothing to ride home about, but I found the staff accommodating and the noise level low. Since it was also a place where they welcomed pipes and cigars, it had no reminats of a smoke smell. Ok so its not Brennan's, but it is not Joes Crab Shack either. This is like the Red Snapper Inn in Surfside, fresh good seafood that you want to come back for. read more

Don't believe the negative reviews. The gumbo is the best I've had in the city of Houston so far. The key lime pie is out of this world and you must try any of their crab dishes you will not be disappointed! read more

There gumbo was incredible. Also had the boudin egg rolls and they were great. Will definitely be coming back!

My wife surprised me last night with a date-night dinner at Segari's. We liked it! It's a small restaurant on Shepard Dr., halfway between Washington Ave and Interstate 10. Seating is quite limited so I would definitely recommend making a reservation The wait staff were very polite, seating us immediately and giving us recommendations. As an appetizer, we started with a cup of their shrimp and sausage gumbo. Delicious. Try it We also observed customers who ordered the lump crab salad. Previous reviews and fellow customers complimented the lump crab salad. For our main courses, my wife had the Fried Shrimp and I had the lamb. The lamb was quite good but the Fried Shrimp was even better...wonderful taste and a very light batter. The lamb came with a choice of Fries, Onion Rings or Potatoes. My wife had the fries and I had the onion rings. The fries were much better For desert, we shared a piece of the Coconut Meringue Pie. Absolutely delicious...save room because it is so worth it. It's a bit on the pricey side but great for a date night. read more

Good food. Best gumbo I've ever had. Service is weird, but the food is worth it. No prices on the menu...this just make customers uncomfortable. Print a menu with prices, what the hell? But, I'd say one of the better meals I've had in quite some time. It's family owned, so it's quirky. read more

I have driven past this place hundreds of times and never noticed it. Last night we were out with another couple who had been there before. They called for reservations, which is a good idea. There are only 8 or 10 tables. With that cozy a place, conversations between the tables and the employees are inevitable and enjoyable. Needless to say the service is great. It's the owner!! To the food,,,,,,,, you always hear people say " It's the best". I believe this place really does live up to that. I had the sauteed crab claws. They were great. I have had crab claws in many places. I've never had any better. My wife had grilled shrimp. I stole one or two. They were great. My friend is something of a lamb fanatic. According to him, they were great. It was our anniversary, so our friends picked up the ticket. If you look at the pictures of the menu, you won't see prices. I have no idea about pricing. It was worth it, what ever it cost. So, if you want to try this place ( and I highly recommend you do) you might want to call ahead and ask about the prices before committing to reservations. But even if it is just a little bit outside of your typical range, save up and when that one very special occasion arises, treat yourself and your special other to a meal for the ages. read more

I lack the ability to lavish this restaurant with the accolades it deserves. It is near where I used to live. My wife and I drove by it countless times over the years without ever stopping. Looks like an old house. Nothing from the outside attracts you to this gem. Don't be fooled. Once discovered, it quickly became our absolute favorite . 1. Very homey and quaint inside. Wonderful ambience. Seats only about 30 to 35 patrons. Another 7 or 8 at the bar. 2. A place to relax while u eat, to linger, to enjoy, to converse. U don't want to leave when u are done eating. That pleasant. 3. Food is superb. I like the crab meat cocktail, lamb chops, & rainbow trout the best, but all other items are great too. 4. Founded by the late Sam Segari. Now operated by his daughter Angela. There is a loving picture of the two of them on the wall. A picture tells u a thousand words. This picture reflects to me the deep admiration they had for each other and for the restaurant. Never met Sam. Have to believe he would be proud of his daughter today. Angela and her staff offer superb and friendly service without being overbearing. A family owned restaurant does not exist for 45 years without being very special. This one is. 5. On the expensive side, but well worth it. 6. Although I eat in restaurants all the time, it is mostly for convenience. This is one of the few where I truly enjoy the experience. See comment 2 above. 7. Don't know what more I can say. Still don't feel I have expressed how special Angela, Luis and this restaurant are. Yelp could help me here by allowing more than 5 stars. Until then 5 star ++++++++++++++ rating from this corner. read more

Went here for a business lunch. Quaint room with good service. The lunch menu is a lot of crab and shrimp. You can see the small kitchen from the main room. It isnt fancy but it is nice. The gumbo was okay. Two shrimp in a gumbo is not nearly enough. The crab appetizer was decent. The cocktail sauce was average. The crab cakes were okay. They came out hot and the new potatoes were fine. Just okay. Might go back. read more

Ceviche wasn't fresh, the onion rings had no flavor, and the menu doesn't have any prices on it...? I don't care how expensive your restaurant is, everyone posts menu prices. Staff seemed annoyed when questions are asked, wouldn't recommend it unless your over the age of 65, and don't care what your food tastes like. read more