Came to Willie G's during Restaurant Weeks, and while that menu was available upon request, I decided to order from the regular menu. I went with a Caesar salad and the blackened seared scallops with creamed corn. My friend had the Wicked Tuna Poke, filet, and dessert. The scallops and creamed corn were SO good! The dish had a delicious smoky flavor, and everything was cooked perfectly. Service was great as well. My friend mentioned this is a good spot to sit at the bar during the week, but even around 4 PM the bar was already full, so we grabbed a booth instead. They also offer complimentary valet parking, which is always a plus. I was really happy with both the food and service. Next time I'm in Houston, I definitely want to come back and try the sushi! read more

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The margarita was quite good. Bits and Pieces good with fried red snapper pieces, onion rings, and fried jalapeños was a great plate to share. Tartar sauce similar to Gaido's in Galveston. Loved it. Bourbon Street with blackened Gulf shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage with fettuccini Alfredo was excellent. read more

Service 5/5 (waiter Jose was sweet & attentive!) Food 5/5 Ambience 3.5/5 Only downside is valet is the main parking option ($8 after 6pm, complimentary if you leave before 6pm) Dined in the private room. Experience & food should've been 5 stars but there were way too many flies. First time swatting at flies every few minutes during fine dining. On to the drinks - really enjoyed the peach sidecar & espresso martini!! Apps: - seabass bites (delicious) - 12 pc specialty shucked oysters (east coast ones were refreshing) - A5 wagyu beef (cook on hot stone, melts in your mouth!) - crab cake - Rockefeller oysters (6 pc) - Hamachi crudo - sashimi trio (wild salmon, ahi tuna, yellowtail) Also enjoyed a small lobster bisque. Entree: blackened seared scallops (3pc, wished there was more!!) Dessert was massive; got beignets (8 pc & 3 different dipping sauces) Would recommend Willie G's but hopefully there's fewer or no flies in the dining area! read more

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We just dropped in for a night cap. Armando took care of us from behind the bar. His attention to detail and catering to us was top tier. The ambiance in here is beyond beautiful. We will def be back to try the food. read more

Willie G's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Checked out the happy hour. The food was mostly ok. - The bao (bready part) of the short rib bao was straight up hard. 1.5/5 - The baked oyster trio ($12 for 3) were good but raw oysters could have been shucked cleaner. Good mignonette though. - Fried fish sliders were good, cheeseburger sliders were not. The pan-grilled bread was also burnt. Amateur. - Tried alligator for the first time and really liked the chewy bites! So the food would've been 3.5 overall, even 4 if without the short rib bao and cheeseburger sliders. Edit: I just remembered. The slice of chocolate cake was massive and pretty good. It's like eating a giant Ferrero Rocher. But I'm disappointed by the attitudes of the team. The manager was the exception - warm, friendly. The rest of the staff: weirdly cold and snooty. Our server warmed up, but I think it must be the vibe between coworkers there, which is often set top-down and by the team culture. Either way, I'm not going back. Felt stressful just being in the midst of that. Nice space though with a spread of fish on site if a bit too dark for my tastes (for the dining room, not happy hour area). I do wonder how often the big fish on ice get switched out considering the dining room was empty when I arrived at 5:30pm on a Monday. $9 for required valet. read more

Willie G's Seafood - Sliders and alligator - get the fish sliders and not the cheeseburger ones. Alligator was good! - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I ordered whatever the fancy special was for the day and it was not good at all! I found alot of broken shell in most of my food. I sent it back and got some type of whole fish which was much better! That crab cakes were delicious but the overall experience was 6/10! read more

Willie G's Seafood - Special - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Willie G you owe me nothing! That fish was great the place is gorgeous and those drinks......Can't wait to see you again read more

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Over the past five days we've tried Willie Gs at the galleria , Landrys in Galveston and Willie gs in Galveston. They are all great but this location is my favorite! All by the same owner but all unique restaurants and experiences! Food: the Cajun pasta is special! Full of flavor and made to perfection! That's probably my favorite dish. The andouille sausage is so dam good! The fried alligator is Amani's. So are the mini cheeseburger sliders! sushi amazing! The short rib was phenomenal! Great food. Solid service. Valet What more can you ask for. read more

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I am writing to commend Willie G's for the excellent experience I had during a recent happy hour at your restaurant. Despite the high volume of guests, our server was exceptionally attentive and provided prompt service throughout our visit. We were highly impressed with the quality of the food--having sampled nearly the entire happy hour menu--as well as the overall ambiance. Thank you for providing such a wonderful experience. We look forward to visiting your establishment again soon. read more

The food was quite tasty. I came here with a group of folks from work and we all enjoyed. There's a lot of options--I had a little bit of indecisiveness going on, so I asked the waiter and he recommended the spicy tuna. It was a great suggestion and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite! He was fairly attentive, especially as we came in late. I had my spicy margarita, which was quite tasty and a sushi roll. The table ordered calamari, crab & lobster rolls, and crab cakes. Note: The crab cakes photo much larger than they actually are, but they are yummy! The lobster roll was ok, a bit too much mayo to me. Calamari was fine. I left satisfied and I would for sure come here again! :) read more

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We came for the Easter Brunch Buffet as a family. Although we had a reservations, we ended up waiting 20ish minutes to be seated. Given that it was a holiday, it wasn't the worst but the "waiting area" was a mess. We couldn't hear our name being called, people were standing near tables with patrons, and it was hard to walk through the entrance. While the restaurant was beautiful and decorated nicely, our server Roger never checked on us after giving us our buffet bracelets. We tried flagging him down multiple times to get our bill and ended up waiting over 30 mins for him to acknowledge us. Lastly, the buffet food was just okay. Nothing crazy. The best things were probably the Mac n Cheese (had oil pooled in the serving pan), the cobbler, carrot cake, and the prime rib (it was mainly all medium meat). Honestly not worth the price. We are willing to try again with the regular menu in hopes that it's much better. read more

I entertained myself at Willie G's for a mid week after work happy hour. They have quite a few great options in their menu. I stayed with their $10 glass of Sauvignon Blanc. While $10 is definitely not a steal for happy hour especially for Mahu brand it's the going price nowadays so I'll take it. For the food we had the following. Snapper Bites: 10/10- the flavor was delicious. It's grilled which made it even better. The fish was cooked well. Nigiri Trio: 10/10- my guest stated the fish was very fresh and they enjoyed it Crispy Fish Sandwich- 10/10. The toast was yummy, the fish was fried well and it had a lot of flavor. Spicy Tuna Roll- 10/10. The price is good on this and my guest stated again the fish was fresh and it was flavorful Past Oak Rill- 10/10- the price for happy hour is good on this ($10). It was a very flavorful roll The service was good. He was attentive and patient. We got there around 4, and the actual bar was packed. So if you like to sit at the bar you may want to get there in the 3'oclock hour to get a seat. There were plenty of seating options in the bars dining area though. read more

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I was referred by friends to try Willie G's. I booked a reservation here for my birthday. They were able to accommodate a party of eight people for 8:30pm. There is no self parking only valet and it was $8. Once inside the restaurant had a beautiful ambiance. The entry was bright and decorated elegantly. The dining rooms are darker and more intimate. I checked in with the hostess stand, but was not allowed to be seated until half my party arrived. My party size changed at the last minute to a smaller size and the hostess was able to accommodate me with no issues. When we made it to the table it was nicely set and sat us ladies comfortably. Our waiter was Deavyn. She was attentive, friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable of great suggestions on the menu. Some friends ordered sushi as an appetizer. The sushi looked amazing and they said, "It tasted good and fresh." Some friends ordered the crabs cakes and also thoroughly enjoyed their dish. One friend ordered the seafood pasta and love it. I ordered the Gulf Red Snapper, subbed the broccolini for the crab fried rice. I topped the red snapper with the oyster trash which I highly recommend. I also added a side of brussel sprouts. My meal was delicious, 10/10! The restaurant does provide a complimentary birthday dessert. I chose the butterscotch bread pudding and it was a 10/10!!!!! My friends enjoyed it as well. The service at this restaurant was above and beyond. One of the managers named Trey stopped by our table to check on us and sparked up conversation afterwards. He was very personable like Deavyn. This was a great experience for my birthday and I'm so glad I decided to celebrate at Willie G's. Overall with tip included I spent $102 dollars. I would highly recommend this restaurant for date night, girls night, anniversary/birthday dinners, or just looking for great food/service. I will be back soon to try their brunch menu and other desserts. (This restaurant is not kid friendly. There is no changing table in the men/women bathrooms. I didn't see a kids menu or high chairs.) read more

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We visited Willie G's on Easter, and as expected, it was extremely busy. Even with a reservation, we had about a 20-minute wait, which wasn't ideal but understandable given the holiday crowd. Once seated, the experience really picked up. Eric was an excellent waiter--attentive, professional, and made sure we were taken care of throughout the meal. We chose to order from the regular menu instead of brunch, and every dish delivered. The Oyster Trash and Sticky Burnt Ends were standout appetizers--full of flavor and a great start to the meal. For entrées, we had the Bourbon Street Pasta, King Crab Fried Rice, and Pan Seared Salmon, and all were excellent. Everything was well-seasoned, fresh, and cooked perfectly. The ambiance was nice, but it was definitely loud. There was a lot of movement from guests going back and forth to the buffet, which added to the noise--but it also made for great people watching. Overall, despite the wait and noise level, the food and service made it worth it. We'll definitely be back. read more

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This was our first time visiting for brunch overall had a good experience minus the service from our waiter. Who didn't seem to know much about the brunch menu as they stated this is not the usual shift they work so they weren't helpful at all when it came to questions. Very disappointing. Other than that, the food was amazing. Loved the braised, short rib and grits as well as the bourbon street pasta. We had the steak egg rolls for our appetizer which we learned was recently added to the menu. I thought they were good, especially with the dipping sauce, but my sister wasn't a fan of it. Her recommendation was to cook the vegetables a little longer so that they were softer. Thoroughly enjoyed the mimosa with Grand Marnier and also tried peach Bellini, espresso martini and blushing martini. We'll definitely come back for brunch hopefully get a different server this time. Though the restaurant is more upscale decor they have a casual dress code and valet is complimentary up until dinner time. read more

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Willie G's is an outstanding dining experience. Everything we ordered was perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The service was attentive and professional without feeling rushed, which made the experience more enjoyable.The dessert was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere had an upscale yet welcoming vibe. Highly recommend! read more

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Willie G's feels like a Houston staple. Easy to get into and good food selection. I have had mixed levels of service but overall not bad. It's good for game day at the bar not the most romantic for a date, but I've enjoyed myself here with friends. read more

Willie G's Seafood - Fluff & Smoke - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here just for this JUMBO GUMBO crispy soft shell, fried oyster, shrimp, crabmeat, andouille. It was AMAZING!!! Delicious, flavorful, seasoned hot, i mean 10/10, and the corn bread on the side is decent as well. Service was great!! It's was early so place was quiet. read more

willie g's is definitely a chill vibe. i would best describe willie g's as an upper échelon red lobster with a more diverse menu. the food is fresh and flavorful, the service was fun, friendly, and attentive.. there are no complaints, i would add willie g's to a short list of places that you can depend on going to for quality seafood and service. bonne appétit read more

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Came to Willie Gs for their happy hour with a few friends! We ordered almost every happy hour bite and had several drinks. The food was amazing, came very quickly, was cooked and seasoned very well and extremely flavorful, I don't know which bite was my favorite! The service was great, our server was very attentive and the entire staff was very kind. The ambiance was very warm and quiet, will definitely be back for dinner and future happy hours read more

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Hands down the top seafood spot around! We went for the family-style red snapper, generously stuffed and absolutely delicious. The Brussels sprouts and potatoes made for satisfying sides. The only miss for me was the gumbo, it was a bit too brothy for my taste. read more

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We come here all the time and the place is awesome. The servers and the management really care! We usually sit at the bar and love the oyster bar trash, the post oak roll, the spicy tuna roll, the crazy shrimp roll and the broiled seafood platter. They just added filet mignon egg rolls and they were amazing. I'm surprised their rating isn't higher. It's a nice upscale seafood experience that has something for everyone. Special shout out to Armando and Justin at the bar on Sundays. read more

Willie G's Seafood - Crazy Shrimp Roll - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm just going to start by saying the food is really good. We had a large group of friends and Family to celebrate a birthday. We were seated in a nice size room. The two servers we had (forgot both there names) were very nice and gave great suggestions. I got the King Crab fried rice and it is so delicious, very tasteful and has very few peas, I don't eat peas often so that was great. I also had the Lobster Bisque, when I first saw it I thought it was too juicy, not thick but when I tried it it was very good and thick enough, a ball of lobster was in the middle and very easy to spread it out in the bisque. I got the asparagus with bacon and egg. When they first brought it to the table the egg was sunny side up, I kindly asked if they can fry it and the kindly did. All of the group seem to have liked the food because I heard no complaints and everyone was happy and comfortable. When we left the entire restaurant was full of guest. Which let's you know this is a good dinner spot. I'll be back for the King Crab Fried Rice again. read more

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The food was great. Service was awesome. The issue was the valet. Valet is complimentary before 6 pm. I requested my car at 5:55. I paid my bill and walked out. Arrived at the valet stand at 6:02. They advised because I did not walk out prior to 6:00 I had to pay. Over visited this restaurant many times and I am a Landry member. Not sure when I will be back. While it is only $8, for me it is principle! In addition to the valet issue, there were some extremely disruptive customers in the lounge. They were not inebriated. However, management should have stepped in and asked them to quiet down. Ruined the dining experience. Prior to today, all previous experiences were exceptional. read more

I've only been twice (brunch & Happy hour) but both times were very memorable! The service is phenomenal. From the valet, host, to the wait staff and management! The restaurant is ran as if everyone enjoys their job and that's nice to see. The restaurant is beautiful as well, indoor and outdoor seating! Oyster Rockefeller was the best I've ever had honestly. Enjoyed the drinks as well! Will be back! read more

Willie G's Seafood - Happy hour! - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I ordered the fish tacos for lunch. They were amazing. Also our watress (Alexa) was the sweetest young lady ever. Do yourself a favor and asked to be seated in Alexa's area and order the fish tacos, but I'm positive everything they have is great. What a great overall experience we had over there! read more

Had a birthday celebration noted on the reservation, but there was no acknowledgment from the server. He was nowhere to be found when we needed anything. We finished all our main dishes and waited another 10 minutes before the appetizers finally showed up, by then we were already full. The food was disappointing. The steak was tough and rubbery, the seafood tower was average with nothing memorable, and the gumbo was watery and bitter, probably the worst gumbo I've ever had. Food 4/10 Service 3/10 Surprised this place is still in business. Definitely would not come back. read more

Willie G's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here to celebrate new years with my friends and we had a great time. The food and service is really good. I had the Caesar salad and Parmesan fries and to finish the meal a slice of the chocolate crunch cake. Everything we tried was yummy. The ambience is nice too. Definitely would go back. read more

Willie G's Seafood - Caesar salad and Parmesan Fries - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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It was sooo hot we weren't even outside. I enjoyed the food but it was hard to enjoy ourselves because it was so hot. I went for my birthday and the food was good just not spectacular. There's only one check for big parties, not an issue but just fyi. Drinks were good, waiter was nice. read more

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4.5/5 The last time I was at Willie G's, it was for my 30th birthday, and I am so happy to say that the service, the food, the ambience--all of the above were just as amazing as they were two years ago when I first visited. Firstly, the fact that it was New Year's Eve it seemed like a proper place to celebrate all that we've prevailed, triumphed, and accomplished in the last 365 days, so my friend and I were glad to order whatever we wanted to indulge in without hesitation. It turns out that our sea bass bites as an appetizer were a great choice; however, I could have eaten an entire pizza box full of them. I certainly needed more than five, especially because I was sharing it with my friend. Next, the espresso martini was larger than most. It was perfectly crafted. It was the potency that I needed to make it through the New Year's Eve celebrations. Now, for my entrees: the Gulf Melissa felt like a party on a plate. It was seasoned. It was succulent, and it was sizeable. The Brussels sprouts were crisped to perfection, and the macaroni and cheese had the perfect amount of ooey gooeyness that I needed. will certainly be returning to Willie G's more often, especially for their happy hours, as well as the service by Melissa and the overall positivity from the Manager on Duty, Treg, who was happy to take my friend and I's picture in front of the iced canvas of seafood that you see as soon as you enter the restaurant. read more

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The food is great! Came for King Crab fried rice, which tastes great! Shrimp gumbo is Ok would not recommend to other friends. Seafood platter is awesome. Service is excellent and environment is quiet at lunch time. read more

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It was a tale of two buffets. With an abrupt change to Thanksgiving plans, we found ourselves stuck in town without a turkey on hand. Willie G's more than came to the rescue! The Thanksgiving Day Buffet was a great mix of the usual favorites, along with an oyster and shrimp raw bar, and bacon-wrapped shrimp and cajun cowboy oysters. While service was limited, it was good, and we really enjoyed our outing. 5/5. When we found ourselves in town for Easter and saw that Willie G's would be hosting another buffet, we got on the list. You can see other reviews of this Easter buffet mess. It took 45 minutes and annoying the manager to get seated, which still was far better than others' experiences. Food, which was a mix of brunch and seafood, was mid at best. Fresh food was dumped on top of hot buffet platters, leaving the food at the bottoms to become inedible. Water/tea refills only happened by tracking down the server. 1/5, tops. Still, cheers to the valet team who were working their butts off and providing great service. I "Willie" not be back. read more

The food was good, not sure I would return. Got 2 shrimp appetizers and the waygu beef, which you could cook on a hot stone at the table which was kinda cool. Unimpressed with both desserts. Service was excellent. Ambiance was pleasant, casual to dressy. read more

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Gumbo was amazing. Service is flawless. Seafood selections are excellent. Cocktail selection is super.

My favorite happy hour spot is not what it used to be. In ordered the oyster trio and they came out like warm. I informed the waiter and I watched the kitchen manager hand off the same plate to another table. I knew they were not hot because I sampled them (smdh). The boiled shrimp were not served hot either but were promptly fixed. Who knows what table ended up with the other order. read more

Last came in August 2025. Bartender was good at recommended beverages and various brands of alcohol to try. Seafood was fresh as always and had a good selection. I enjoyed all courses of the meal and the lovely but not too loud ambiance. read more

It was a 3 hour slow paced meal on Christmas day. We made a reservation for the main dining room but they put us over by the bar at a small round table. Its not enough space for 4 people with plates and appetizers. We requested to be moved and were given a square shaped table which was a little bigger but still cramped for when our food came. The food was ok. I kinda expected a little more food for their seafood platter. I have had better seafood platters for less. Service was ok read more

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Date night with my husband last night and we decided to sit at the bar. This is one if our favorite restaurants in Houston. The service was excellent. Food was excellent, but one complaint I had was the new bar stools they have. These chairs were very uncomfortable and we felt as if we were sliding down the chairs. So with that I was spending most of my night holding myself up. All in all the night was great, I just wanted to point this out as I heard other customers felt the same way about the new bar stools. read more

Great food and ambience! We started with drinks and shared most of the dishes. The music and staff were friendly too. Would definitely come back here again. read more

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I think I've had better seafood at red lobster when I've taken my elderly uncle. The "alaskan crab" was a disgusting salt lick. When i voiced my concern the manager said he'll soak it in water. What a joke. I said sure. It came back mushy and salty. $140 bucks for the "crab". read more

Willie G's Seafood - Inedible crab price - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas