E Star

I've been a longtime customer of Captain Tom's Seafood & Oyster Bar and it's been one of my go-to…read morespots for seafood, so I was really looking forward to my recent visit after being away for a while. Unfortunately, I noticed a big change this time around. The breading on both the fish and shrimp tasted different--much saltier and kind of overpowered the flavor. Not sure if the recipe has changed, but I personally prefer the original breading. That light, well-seasoned coating was part of what made me keep coming back over the years. Hoping this was just an off day or that the original recipe makes a comeback soon

I gave it four stars because-the flounder is excellent, so are the shrimp and catfish when ordered…read more Issued one less star due to when I ordered oysters. They were "cut" oysters-into nuggets. Way too much breading-

FRESH seafood

Dang- that was awesome!

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Riquísimo! Aunque se me hacen altos los precios, la bandeja costó cerca de $100, no ofrecieron…read moresalsa soya y mi esposo pidió y le dieron solo 2 para toda la caja. Recomiendo las micheladas y el ceviche cartel.

Newly opened food truck with Sinoloan style seafood. Super fresh. BYOB. The aguachile was…read moreoutstanding. Fantastic homemade lemonade.

Aguachiles Verde Camaron en aguachiles, cebolla morada, pepino, aguacate

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This is my absolute favorite place to eat crawfish. There are three things that make for the…read moreultimate crawfish experience....a great patio, good music, and crawfish seasoned with fresh garlic. This place is a staple in the neighborhood. The OG! It keeps getting better and better. Oh and did I mention Pain Killers. If you are looking to unwind and enjoy the day, look no further. The servers are vibrant, the remodel is inviting, and well this is my happy place, amplified during crawfish season.

I've always loved the seafood cocktail for years but now it's a watered down ketchup flavored sauce…read morewith so few shrimp in a red liquid and instead of slices of avocado it's just small chunks. Expected more from Ping the owner. Why? Charge more not compromise

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We came to celebrate my daughter's bday once again!…read more We love coming here because it's a little taste of Mexico, the staff is very friendly, the menu is extensive, the food is really good and a plus, they always have life music. We made a reservation for 12 people, and they were able to accommodate us with no problem. They always have plenty of parking space available, small or large vehicles The menu is extensive, and you will find something for everyone in your party, they also have great cocktails, and add wide variety of beers. Our server was very attentive and we also helped by William who made our experience very pleasant. Check out the food we ordered, I'm sure you would love to try them all.

Don't sleep on Vida Mariscos. This place gets better the longer it's been there. Today one was of…read morethe best meals I've had in a while. Their ceviche is some of the best around. This new chicharrone with guacamole was a nice new addition to their menu as well. Their yelp rating should be 4 star minimum, but honestly probably deserves higher.

Outdoor decor during Halloween

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The food and service were outstanding! It's our first time here since we live in New York and it…read morewas a great choice for dinner.

Another great lunch! I tried a new item and so glad…read more Shrimp tacos el pastor so gooooddd!!! I highly suggest to try this.

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10 / 10 RECOMMEND!!!! This was so dang fire yall , it's a must try !!!! The flavor was hitting on…read moreevery single thing in this bowl! The green onions were such a bonus of flavor!! I got the citrusy sauce ona mild level, TOP NOTCH!! This place isn't BYOB but they have drinks there. The service was quick & extremely friendly. I think they had music playing tbh, I don't remember because all I remember is how good the damn boil was ! either way , great spot for friends or even a single dine in. If you are in the area and needing that work , THIS ISSSSS THE SPOT !

I saw a guy on Tiktok recommend this place and after a year or so I finally got to visit.We were…read moreskeptical since we have our fav spot where we live but it was definitely worth the almost 2hr drive. The girl behind the counter was friendly and checked up on us to see if things were ok. In the vid the guy said get the garlic butter med spice which I did get for my first 2lbs. My husband got the same but he got Spicy. For our 2nd round we decided to go for the citrus twist. I got extra spicy. Definitely different tasting than your regular crawfish places but its that unique flavor that kept us wanting more. I will say that the best way to go is to get the Spicy. Extra spicy is not bad if you don't mind a lil kick. Definitely coming back for more and maybe try some different items from the menu since this time we were on a mission to try the crawfish.

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Crab cake appetizer- Fantastic. My friend and I shared it. We are so glad it came back!!!…read more Seafood Cobb Entree- Excellent. We split this and it was large enough to fill us up. I will definitely order this again. We had a new waiter David who is learning. He was very attentive and asked for feedback to help him improve. Restaurant was busy but not overly crowded

We were a party of six, and our waiter was very attentive, patient, and provided great service…read morethroughout our visit. Unfortunately, we were seated near the restrooms, and there was an unpleasant smell in that area. One person in our party ordered the grouper but wasn't informed that it was unavailable until the rest of our food had already arrived. Our waiter apologized, quickly put in a replacement order, and made sure it came out in a timely manner. I ordered the seafood salad but had to take it to go since we were pressed for time. Overall, the service from our waiter was great, but the other issues impacted the experience.

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Service is friendly, fast and reasonably priced. The menu is easy to read and if you have any…read morequestions the staff answer with great detail. Dining area is clean and neat. Nice neighborhood vibe and nice music and TV.

If it was just about the customer service I would give this a 5-Star, but that's only half of the…read morebattle. So the food is really just average. The types of flavors that they have get you excited like "garlic jalapeño" but it's a let down with the flavor profile. Everything comes out fresh, I'll give them that but the flavors are just O.K. We even tried the fried rice étouffée, nothing that wowed us. The fried shrimp even though it was butterflied it had the shrimp poop in some of the pieces. Which shows inconsistency. The inside of the establishment was clean and open. This is a one and done for us.

Counter

Garlic butter boiled shrimp

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Pier 77 Of Houston

4.3(64 reviews)

3.6 mi

Seriously DELICIOUS out of this world flavors!!! I got Citrus Craze crawfish might be my new…read morefavorite flavor!!! I got Shaking beef noodles for the kids and literally we were licking the plate the flavor was so good! The beef was great quality tender and cooked to perfection! ok onto the crawfish... seriously perfectly cooked, perfect amount of spice, I loved the sauce so much I got it to go so I can soak potatoes in it when I get home the staff is super kind and welcoming. If you're thinking about going, GO! You won't be disappointed!!!

Horrible! Shrimp still had the black stuff(digestive track) in it no flavor at all!! Had da corn…read moreand potatoes no butter no flavor!!

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Bayou Seafood & More

4.3(205 reviews)

6.9 mi

The food was divine. Spiced so perfectly!! The service was prompt, friendly and helpful and the…read moreowner came around to check on everyone and everything. Ambiance is bare bones but to be fair, they serve seafood boils and let's face it, crawfish and boiled shrimp are messy so no complaints about decor. The place is clean and setup for seafood boils. Definitely will return.

This review is for the Greens Rd Location: The shrimp were…read morebland and over cooked & slightly chewy. 3 people at the table tried the boudin eggrolls -all 3 said they tasted sour. Almost like "dirty crawfish". After 1 bite I didn't finish them. The sauce was very good. I gave it 3 stars because I went in with 3 other people and what they had was tasty. I'm going to try other items- when we return. Maybe they are still working the bugs out. Went today again and tried the Phillycheese steak loaded and Egg-rolls ... absolutely fabulous!!

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Joe L.

11 years ago

The worst Chinese food experience I have ever had in my entire life period. The restaurant looked great as My daughter, fiancé and I waited to be seated. Walking the buffet to chow down was a pure shit storm to start the horrible experience off. With 50+ rude people trying to go through the selection line at once which we survived was not the most pleasant experience. Loaded my plate up with food as did she and not one thing was good on my plate. Food was bland and down right just nasty. So I gave it another shot with round two since the selection is huge at this place and tried a whole new line up on plate number two. Wrong again I was ready to throw my plate at this point and walk out. Then the guy brings me a $37.00 tab when the food was max worth $3.00 per person in my opinion because of the quality. In closing I wouldn't take my worst enemy to this place. Nothing else needs to be said and I love Chinese food. Never again will i step foot in this place. read more

Ben A.

4 years ago

This was one of my favorite places before covid. The quality of the food is not the same. Fewer varieties of sushi, and the fish on the nigiri is much smaller. Although you pay more, you are getting less compared to the pre-covid era. I hope they improve again because it was an excellent Asian buffet. read more

Greg W.

9 years ago

My new favorite Chinese buffet. It's clean and new looking, and although does not have the selection that King Palace down the street has, it has a large selection of all the staples you would expect with a little higher quality. The sushi selection is better than elsewhere as well. read more

Erin N.

9 years ago

E-Star is the best Chinese Buffet in the Northwest area. The restaurant looks nice and clean. The staffs are very attentive. Huge selections of items. Love bake mussels, crawfishes, oysters, bake salmon, chicken wings, mango salad, deserts and lot more. Definitely recommend Estar. read more

Sophia B.

8 years ago

Place was good , love the sushi and crawfish here, food is fresh and keep refilling the tray,sweet and sour soup is nice , place clean and service good.everything is good but hopefully will get more food option to chose, will come back next time. read more

Elisa N.

144

11 years ago

I like their food, but I don't like the way their cleaning . They close at 10:30 pm, but they will clean up at 10. They make very noisy. It is rude. I have to go because I can't it while they clean up. read more

Sheryl R.

13 years ago

I go here very often, like twice a month.....but lately they don't have much selection of desert. and they don't bring out new food often like when they just opened. over all is alright. read more

John S.

1 year ago

Waiters at this restaurent are tips mongering animals who has no concept of self respect and demand tips more than that you give. Please be carefull in tip at this restaurent read more

J.J. D.

10 years ago

Very very classless service. Food is cheap tasting and possibly deceptively typical for this establishment. I recommend you try another Chinese restaurant. read more

Nancy Q.

331

159

8 years ago

The first time we come here we were so surprised that this is a great restaurant inside it so decorate and all the foods are amazing! This place is great! read more

Alexia B.

8 years ago

The food was decent, but most of the "hot" foods were really cold. I enjoyed the soups though. Atmosphere was good and the service was great. (: read more

Samyra C.

4 years ago

I like it the service was great and the food it's great as well. The ambience is nice and comfortable too. I'll be coming back for sure.

Kim L.

9 years ago

It is a nice place, it has a lot of good food, it is good service. I like to eat over there. I recommend you guy should try this place.

Liem T.

107

9 years ago

I've been here many times and I love the food here. It's always fresh and the servers is great. I highly recommend this place.

Kimberly R.

230

11 years ago

Great food! Huge selection of everything! Fantastic service as well! Food was super fresh! Highly recommend! :)

Ashley H.

9 years ago

It was ok, but not a good variety. They have different foods but bad over all quality. Won't be returning.

Rebeca R.

6 years ago

Are they open or have they reopen went 2 weeks ago and still closed but now if anyone no

Jun L.

9 years ago

This is probably my favorite Buffet in this town. Nice environment, food and service! read more

Diana M.

11 years ago

Disgusting! Absolutely gross! I will starve before I ever eat here again!

John S.

13 years ago

I don't come back Americas the food is cold and bad.

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