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    Capt Benny's

    3.3 (145 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Shrimp lunch with hushpuppies!
    Bill F.

    Capt. Benny's is exactly what I needed here at the end of October. A friend I meet for lunch occasionally suggested coming here and I'm glad I did. I checked out the menu in advance and decided on a Dozen Oysters to start, then the Six Fried Shrimp. Oh, boy, what a great lunch. The oysters were large, plump, cold and delicious. Fresh as fresh can be. The shrimp were another meal all to themselves. Large, corn meal batter fried shrimp with French fries, cole slaw AND hushpuppies! OMG, I haven't had hushpuppies in years. Because I have tried to avoid fried foods in recent years, Capt. Benny's was not on my go-to lunch list, but I must make an exception on the maxim of "everything in moderation, including moderation." The restaurant is charming and is loud and proud about being traditional Gulf Coast. The staff were helpful and attentive. I'll be back!

    Inside seating surrounds a bar
    Terry F.

    Service is spot on! Seafood gumbo- some of the best in the area. I have seen the restaurant grow from a make shift shrimp Boat to a full restaurant with a beautiful outdoor seating area. The only reason Captain Bennys is not getting 5 stars- pricing. Too expensive for the area. Being as close as they are to the gulf, prices should be cheaper. I will continue to visit this place as it is one of my favorites when in Houston

    Tim C.

    My wife shared her cup of seafood gumbo and I was happy 'cause it was some of the best we've had. I enjoyed an eight piece shrimp basket with fries, hush puppies and garlic bread. The fried shrimp were battered with cornmeal,usually not my favorite but these were very good, the fries were average. My wife enjoyed and overshared the popcorn shrimp appetizer. Between the two of us we finished everything. The popcorn shrimp batter was not cornmeal. We ate on the outside deck. This location only has bar seating with high stools on the inside. We'll be back. Great service by Jackie A.

    Review from 2019 ... when the food was Coke
    Jamey Y.

    The food is cooked awful. The food taste old. The food has no seasoning. Go to Capt Benny's on Main. Main has the best fresh cooked seasoned food. The atmosphere is is nice too. They even have Daiquiris. Go to Capt on Main in Houston. No more Stafford, they are messing up some gulf coast seafood

    Fried crab Fried fish  Fried shrimp Fried scallop  Fries and hush puppies
    Michael B.

    Decided to give this place a try and I'm glad I did. Forgot to take pictures of the oyster both raw and baked. All the food was fresh and came with lots of flavor. Not one complaint about anything that was delivered to the table. Not many places can fry scallops and still be as juicy as theirs was. While the place is small for groups, please be patience while eating here. The service is as good as it gets and when I say the young lady work 10/21/2023 around 7pm, she kept a smile on her face even when handling all the tables by herself. She had back up with delivering food and drinks, but she was the one taking orders and keeping tabs on the tables. She did an amazing job and deserves huge appreciations. Of course appreciations to the kitchen and the rest of the staff at this establishment. Thank you for the wonderful experience and we will sure to be back.

    Fried oysters
    Daniel M.

    Trying Capt Tom's competition, Capt Benny's! Not bad, but pricey. Bigger selection of options than Capt Tom's If you buy a dozen, all you get is a dozen. Capt Tom's raw or fried oysters you always get way more for a cheaper price. When they are small Tom's may give you 14 to 16 oysters raw or fried! It's a nice place and I like the outside eating area. A dozen oysters was about $5 higher per dozen at Benny's and I get more than a dozen at Tom's! Winner, hands down Tom's!

    My delicious left overs. I forgot to take the pictures while I was there. ;-)

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    Food was ok; service was pretty bad. Atmosphere stunk.

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    Raw oysters were great. Kind of disappointed in their oyster po-boy. It tasted very good but I tasted so much bread. Not enough oysters

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    12 years ago

    Great michelados! Great food, not a fan of the bar sitting but hey it can't all be my way.

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    Fried oyster and jumbo shrimp was awful........way way over priced.... I literally threw all the food away ($37 down drain)

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    Nice little place for some good fresh oysters and fried seafood platter. The gumbo was pretty good as well.

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    The only complaint is that I wish there was more sitting room. The food is always delicious. I could certainly eat there every day.

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    Lafayette Cajun Seafood Restaurant - Live crawfish

    Lafayette Cajun Seafood Restaurant

    4.4(24 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    This long standing restaurant was the site for a group dinner a couple of weeks ago. It is plenty…read moreof parking spaces around the building. I ordered the chicken and sausage gumbo costing $5.25 for a cup to start. Following that was my entree of the stuffed snapper for $16. The cup of gumbo had large pieces of chicken, sausage and veggies in it. I thought it tasted good (3.5) and had it been a bowl of it could have made for a meal by itself. The snapper fillet had shrimp, crawfish and mushrooms bathed in a wine sauce and came with dirty rice and some sautéed vegetables. This plate was good tasting too (3.5). I am giving a 4 score here because while the food didn't wow me it was definitely acceptable and the menu prices are at 2010 levels making everything very, very affordable. I would be happy to return.

    I'm writing this as I digest my huge plate of blacked redfish Opelousas, boudin and cup of seafood…read moregumbo. I haven't been here for 15yrs. when I used to dine out more (kids have a way of changing your habits). I used to think they're like a Pappadeux's without the price. They haven't changed. The gumbo was filled with large chunks of meat/seafood. The fish was soft and tender. A fork full of fish, sauce with dirty rice is a bit of heaven. Boudin was good but I expected better. The restaurant is cozy casual with Nola music in the background. Server was friendly and attentive. No my kid is bigger, I'll be back again!

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    La Fayette Cajun Seafood Restaurant

    3.8(255 reviews)
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    Great spot for some seafood! Large portion sizes and cooked just perfectly. Was quick and easy to…read moreget some dinner to go here. Grilled fish dishes were delicious. Just wasn't so sure it was actually snapper as it had the texture of catfish. Not as big a fan of the Mexican shrimp cocktail as it was mostly sauce, but the shrimp were good. Seafood fondue could have used a bit more cheese but the garlic bread went great with it. Overall will be back to try more fish as they have a bunch of variety.

    This was our first visit. There were two men working the dining room and they were both very…read morefriendly. My husband ordered the red fish pontchartrain and I had the snapper Opelousas which has a couple small shrimp and crawfish in garlic sauce. They were both really good. I think we preferred the snapper just based on the thin fillets but the red fish was exactly how it should be. Each was like $15 and came w rice and a veggie (his was corn). We paid the extra 1.50 for garlic bread instead of regular bread and I wouldn't do that again. Only one side had butter and garlic and it wasn't very impressive. The meals and sides were very plentiful and the sauces were great. My husband also had a cup of lobster bisque and really enjoyed it. The prices are amazing! The service overall was a bit slow, if you are in a hurry just let them k ow and I bet they'd help get you in and out. Totally worth checking out!

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    La Fayette Cajun Seafood Restaurant - Lobster bisque- my husband said it had lobster and he'd get it again!

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    Razzoo's Cajun Cafe - Kids shrimp

    Razzoo's Cajun Cafe

    3.2(669 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Came in to the bar area to watch the Mexico game and the bar area was pretty hot. Seems like AC…read moreunit wasn't really working. There was only one bartender who was overwhelmed with the amount of guest she had to take care of. Seems like management really dropped the ball on scheduling staff. They probably didn't think they would get the overflow crowd from the place next door. They lost on some business as guest just walked in and waited to be taken care of and no server/bartender or manager ever approached them and they ended up leaving. Maybe next time management can try to schedule staff better as the FIFA World Cup games continue to play out.

    I had one of the worst experiences I've ever had at Razzoo's on Highway 59, and that's…read moredisappointing because I usually love Razzoo's. Although there were plenty of empty tables, we had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated because they were short-staffed. The server we had was excellent and did the best she could, so no complaints about her service. The real problem was the food. I ordered the boiled crawfish and shrimp, and the broth looked like muddy swamp water and tasted even worse. It was so bad that I actually regurgitated after eating it. I brought the issue to the manager's attention, and the response I received was basically, "Okay." There was little concern shown about the quality of the food or my experience. I was very surprised that the general manager seemed unconcerned as well. As someone who has always enjoyed Razzoo's, this was extremely disappointing. I will not be returning to this location, and I will be sharing my experience with friends and family. I hope they improve their food quality and customer service in the future because this location definitely needs to get it together.

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    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    3.3(643 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen did NOT disappoint !…read more We ordered a mix of fried seafood, oysters, and a loaded baked potato, and everything was so flavorful and satisfying. The fried platter was crispy, well-seasoned, and not greasy at all. The shrimp and fish were cooked perfectly, and the portions were definitely generous. The oysters were a standout, fresh, buttery, and topped with so much flavor. And that loaded baked potato... stuffed with all the good stuff and honestly a meal on its own. Service was friendly, and the atmosphere was lively (it does get busy, but that just shows how popular it is). If you're craving seafood that's rich, flavorful, and actually hits, this is the spot. I left full and happy, and already thinking about my next visit when I visit Houston again!

    I came back because the last time I was here the service was poor! Someone there must have read my…read morereview and sent me a gift card. I sat at the bar and the bartenders were excellent. They suggested for a drink the Peach Sidecar. That drink was awesome, made to perfection. I got the shrimp gumbo and the 1/2 Shrimp Poorboy. It definitely took longer than normal for me to get my food. But when I got it, it was hot fresh and tasty. The ambience of Pappadeaux's was usual and acceptable. What made the visit most acceptable was the personalities and healthfulness of the bartenders. I recommend this business. GN3

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    Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Baked chicken with collards and black eyed peas

    Mikki's Soul Food Cafe

    3.8(674 reviews)
    0.6 miFondren Southwest
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    If you're craving real Southern comfort food, Mikki's is definitely worth a visit. We stopped in on…read morea busy day, and the line was almost out the door, which is always a good sign. Even with the crowd, the line kept moving, and there was no shortage of delicious-looking options on the steam table. From fried chicken and turkey wings to baked fish, spaghetti, cabbage, green beans, mac and cheese, dressing, black-eyed peas, collard greens, candied yams, mashed potatoes, and more, it was hard to decide what to order because everything looked homemade. I ordered the turkey wing with collard greens, black-eyed peas, mashed potatoes with gravy, rice, a corn muffin, and sweet potatoes. I also grabbed a Suicide Punch, which is a mix of all their Kool-Aid flavors. First, let's talk about those sweet potatoes... BABY!! They absolutely stole the show. They were piping hot, buttery, perfectly sweet, and hands down the best thing on my plate. I could've easily eaten another serving. The collard greens were seasoned beautifully with a rich, smoky flavor and plenty of pot liquor. They were tender without being mushy and tasted like they had been cooking all day. The black-eyed peas were creamy, well-seasoned, and comforting, while the mashed potatoes were smooth and paired perfectly with the savory gravy. The rice soaked up every bit of that gravy, and the corn muffin was soft with just the right touch of sweetness. The turkey wing itself was tender, juicy, and covered in flavorful gravy. My only surprise was that I was expecting just the wing portion, but instead I received the whole wing with the drum attached. It wasn't a big deal because it was still delicious--I just personally prefer getting only the wing. The Suicide Punch was another winner. If you grew up drinking Kool-Aid, you'll appreciate it. It's sweet, refreshing, and a fun mix of all the flavors. My family ordered several other dishes, so we got to try quite a variety. We had baked chicken, macaroni and cheese, candied yams, and black-eyed peas, and everything was generously portioned. The baked chicken was moist and well-seasoned, and the mac and cheese had that creamy, homemade taste you hope for from a soul food restaurant. My only real complaint was that some of the food was served lukewarm instead of hot, which took away from the experience a little. Soul food just hits differently when it's fresh and piping hot. Ironically, the sweet potatoes were the one item that came out nice and hot, and they were absolutely perfect. Overall, Mikki's serves authentic soul food with generous portions and flavors that remind you of Sunday dinner at a family member's house. The food is comforting, the selection is impressive, and it's easy to see why the place stays busy. If everything had been served hot, this would've easily been a five-star experience. Pro tip: Don't leave without getting the sweet potatoes and a Suicide Punch. Trust me--you'll thank me later. sweet potatoes and a Suicide Punch free refills. Trust me--you'll thank me later.

    Pretty good experience as always, but I'm taking off a star because my sweet potatoes were left out…read moreof my order. I think the employee handling the sides may have been having an off day. She seemed a little disengaged, was speaking very softly, and I believe that's where the mix up occurred. The correct sides were prepared, but they ended up on the wrong plate. I was definitely looking forward to my sweet potatoes, so it put me in a bit of a funk. Next time I'll check my order before leaving to make sure everything is there.

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    Front door entry

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    Beef tips dinner

    Mikki's Soul Food Cafe

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    Crawfish & Beignets - Hours

    Crawfish & Beignets

    3.9(219 reviews)
    4.3 miChinatown, Sharpstown
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    If you want the best crawfish in Houston you have to have to go to Chinatown period! The city has…read moreplenty of standard Cajun style crawfish boils but the Viet-Cajun fusion takes the flavor and spice to a whole new level. We ordered 2 lbs each of the spicy Thai crawfish and krajun crawfish with some garlic shrimp. For apps we got their excellent fried oyster nachos and a few orders of their pillowy freshly fried beignets. The crawfish were large since we went peak season and the flavor and heat were perfectly balanced. Service was also timely and friendly. If you want an elevated crawfish experience with some great viet fusion sides and some of the best beignets you'll have in the gulf coast this is your spot.

    My list of places to try throughout my time here so far has grown so large that I'm starting to…read morethink I'll never get through it. Crawfish & Beignets was one such place, with a prominent presence in Chinatown with the support of the local community. They were among the highest on my list for a long while, but the subsequent deflating of the experience meant it was memorable for the wrong reasons. There were various things to made it more of a letdown, which included very slow service with a side of saltiness (#1) some 'tude, and a side of overpriced dishes. The latter was fueled by foodflation, but when coupled with the food blandness (#1), it becomes the worst kind of double whammy. My bowl 3 Ibs of mixed crawfish with crab legs and shrimp were a solid portion but the Cajun (mix) seasoning wasn't there. Even the extras of the potatoes and corn were bland, which prompted me to ask for additional seasoning and some spice. Ultimately, it wasn't worth the 45 minute wait. I also shared a number of appetizers with my group, which included beignets (fluffy, airy), fried rice (salty), boudin egg rolls (surprisingly tasty), calamari (so-so), and oyster nachos (best appetizer). It was all much more appealing than the crawfish that I subsequently had. One thing I'll always remember is the words etched along their wall in an attempt to be cute: "Peel me. Suck me. Pinch me. Repeat." I'm all for all of those things, but not here. This isn't because I wouldn't want to give them another chance, but because they're now closed. All the peeling, sucky, and pinching will have to be somewhere else. __________ (#1) Surprisingly, not from the food.

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    Crawfish & Beignets - Thai Citrus crawfish. We opted for medium spicy and it was perfect.

    Thai Citrus crawfish. We opted for medium spicy and it was perfect.

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    Capt Benny's - cajun - Updated September 2026

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