Eugene's is a neighborhood, casual restaurant and has that vibe. If you like eating at the bar, as my wife and I do, I highly recommend you try it. When we are out with friends, we book a table. Service is excellent, formal, and the wait wait staff is helpful and knowledgeable. Ask at the bar or your table for their advice. The restaurant allows substitutions. I order the wedge salad, but no blue cheese, no blue cheese dressing; use Ranch. No problem. I love soft shell crab, which they have when in season. I will be breaded and fried. The menu doesn't mention it, but prefer it sautéd with garlic instead, ask. No problem. The restaurant has a wood-fired grill! . The wood-fired beef filet is outstanding. So are the wood-fired shrimp and wood-fired scallops. shrimp. Counting calories? Try the Shrimp Mardi Gras instead of the Seafood Courtboullion (also excellent). They have fresh fish. I do recommend the baked Oyster Montrose. It's listed as an appetizer. I order it as a main and I don't share. I struggled to think of something to warn you about just to make my review believable, but came up empty. Just remember, this is a neighborhood, casual restaurant. If you want to impress or be impressed, well, there are lots of alternatives. If you want to impress your date, even if you're already married, order the Chocolate Martini. That was fun. read more

Love this place! may take sometime to come out but the food is always delicious! Long time waiters and waitresses and the ambiance is lovely. Great place for a date, or if you just want to have great oysters at the bar. read more

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Food and service were great!!! No complaints! I would have rated five stars But I was very disappointed to see that this restaurant was not compliant with the American Disability Act. In the front entrance there wasn't a ramp. I asked if there was a ramp...I was told there may be one in back? Please make a change. I know we can't be the only people to make this observation. Parking valet I would expect that there would be a much easier way to get into the restaurant. The crb is much to steep. If there was a ramp at the entrance, please where was it? read more

Make sure to make resy for holidays. Place was recommended for seafood. The oyster soup said oyster liquor and prompted me to try it and it was so good. I got a cup and I loved it so much I got a bowl too. I was primarily excited for the jumbo lump crabcake. Utter disappointment. Over cooked, dry, tasteless, couldn't even finish the other half. The grilled red fish was great, perfectly cooked and seasoned. We went here specifically for crab cakes so it was so disappointing it didn't turn out well. Veggies were over steamed so kind of mushy. Fries were decent. The crab oysters were good but a little bland. Service was decent. read more

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Eugene's has our hearts! Peel and eat shrimp here is the best! We have only ordered the cold shrimp, but I am sure if you prefer hot it would be amazing! It is served with cocktail sauce and BBQ sauce. We prefer the cocktail sauce and always request extra horseradish. It is the best ever and priced perfectly for the high quality! Every visit we order shrimp. If we visit during happy hour, they are even better priced at $1.25 each. We have been known to order 12, 24, and more. Speaking of happy hour, they have a wonderful HH menu. Stuffed jalapeños are $3 each and served with a decadent rémoulade sauce. Order as many or as few as you can eat! They also have raw oysters, boudain balls, calamari, and burgers on the HH menu. HH is at the bar or the seating area near the bar. We have had the gumbo, seafood enchiladas, onion rings, redfish, wedge salad, and more. Every single item is prepared perfectly with great attention to quality and taste! Great service no matter which menu or which area you are seated in. Eugene's used to be Danton's on Richmond. This one is tucked away on Welch street. read more

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Came for HOUSTON RESTAURANT WEEK (HRW) on a Friday evening (8/1) Service - although friendly, i will say their service was quite slow. I will say the area of the restaurant we were in was kind of packed but i wish there was more servers for the area... tis well. We started off with seafood gumbo & the corn and crab bisque. Both were tasty and would recommend. My friend tried the fried shrimp platter with onion rings and i ordered the Salmon Bianca. The salmon was amazing... i had it made medium and that was a good choice. We both ended with the white chocolate bread pudding. My friend thought it was too rich/ soggy but I had no complaints. I'm not a fan of bread pudding but of the HRW 3rd course options - this one sounded the best and no complaints over here. I feel like I will definitely be back. Perfect for girls night, date night, business meeting, etc. read more

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- [ ] I would quite literally go here just for the happy hour on the fresh oysters. It's been awhile since we've had oysters that reminded us of our time in NOLA, and this place does it right. They are so fresh and plump. The boudin balls were decent, honestly it could have been a little more crispier. The remoulade was perfect though. To drink, I got the Ruby's Prosecco (St. Germain, an ice ball filled with orange juice, muddle berries and mint, then topped with prosecco) it was a light and refreshing cocktail, and as time goes on the ice slowly melts releasing the other flavors. For our mains, I got the Pecan Crust Rainbow Trout with Asparagus and the Twice Baked Potato. The fish was cooked perfectly, and I loved the Bianca sauce. I thought it complimented it perfectly. My. Husband got the special which I can't remember if there was a septic name to it but it had some Scallops and topped with Lump Cramb Meat in a light butter sauce. He enjoyed it, but I think he lucked out because he was originally going to order the Ribeye but our waiter told us the specials so he went with the scallops. Overall, the service was great. It's a nice little place that gave us a little piece of NOLA without having to travel the extra 5 hours. read more

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Again happy hour oysters $15 for a dozen 2-5 pm on the weekends. Very good quality for Texas oysters. Of course had seafood gumbo with much shrimp and oysters as well!! Drinks are reduced as well . For a late lunch or early dinner many choices. read more

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I'm surprised I barely heard of this restaurant because we were blown away. Great service, great food, and great location. Food: we started our New Year's Eve dinner off with the Boudin balls, and they were great. They were seasoned perfectly. Next onto the main course, I had the shrimp Poboy along with a cup of chicken and sausage gumbo. The shrimp are very fresh and full of flavor. Lightly battered, I opted for tartar sauce and pickles. It was the best combination for this Poboy. I really enjoyed my meal. The chicken and sausage gumbo was simply amazing. Also the red fish special with the crab topping that my girlfriend got was phenomenal. She really enjoyed that dish. I tried to bite and enjoyed it as well. I really like sitting outdoors, the flowers were a nice touch. The service was good. Even though we sat outside, we were taken care of. We will definitely come back here for many more lunches and dinners. You guys knocked it out of the park. Thank you for making our New Year's Eve dinner great! read more

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Finally found an establishment that will meet all my Seafood needs. Their shrimp and grits were 5 stars. The service was impeccable and timely. Never had to ask for a refill. I noticed, the waitstaff was very attentive to their patrons and not only that, they helped out each other to make sure everyone was taken care of. The ambience was the most impressive. It felt cozy and warm and was actually able to hold a conversation without screaming over the music. Which was welcomed relief. I will definitely make this spot a frequent place and also, will encourage my friends and associates to definitely give Eugene's a try. read more

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Went in for happy hour to try them out. I heard the catfish nuggets were good indeed they are! The service was great. Cesar very attentive . The ambience was delightful. The oysters were very fresh and perfect clean. The shrimp was very fresh. The Boudin balls were amazingly and coded just perfectly. boudin balls were excellent. Will be back. Happy hour 5-7. Oysters n shrimp $1.25. read more

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When my family and I went to eat dinner here, we requested a private table and were immediately shown to the dining area in the back, even though we were the only ones there. I was really impressed by that right off the bat. Our server was extremely attentive and explained all the menu options. I opted for the HRW menu and was taken aback by the poblano soup. It was one of the most delicious soups I have ever tasted, with the crab pieces adding the perfect texture to the creamy soup. The main course of the Crab Madison was also extremely tasty, though the texture felt a little less smooth. For desert we got the crème brûlée and chocolate cake and both were heavenly! A great meal overall. read more

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Awful. Service was the worst ever. The place was almost empty, but it was about half an hour before they took our order and then easily three-quarters of an hour until they brought our food. And my order was wrong. Food was just so so. We were a group of ten or I would have left, but I'll never go back. read more

I had a bitter after taste leaving the restaurant heading home. Not sure why. I ordered two items for HRW Saturday brunch menu: 1) crab stuffed jalapeños and 2) Kyle's crab salad. Both were mediocre at best. Bacon saved the day for the salad since the dressing wasn't doing the job. Nothing was outstanding. read more

Eugene’s Gulf Coast Cuisine - Crab Stuffed Jalapenos - Steakhouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I made reservations for my family very early in the day. Upon arrival we were given a table in the bar area in area where there was constant foot traffic to the main dining area. Our Server was the Bartender and of course his main concentration was the bar. Hence, our service was very slow and we didn't get drink refills. The food quality was poor. My crab dish had so much cheese tasted like Mac and Cheese. We will not return. read more

For how popular Gulf Coast seafood restaurant concepts are in Houston these days, I'm shocked more people aren't raving about Eugene's. They've been open since 2007 (formerly branded as Danton's), and have been in their new River Oaks location since 2019, in the old Mockingbird Cafe location for those old school Houston foodies who remember. The menu has some serious depth, and great pricing. (including Menu pics) I recently ate at the new and buzzy Little's Oyster Bar which has similar Gulf Coast seafood offerings and I probably spent more than double on our meal there versus Eugene's. Sure the plating was fancy, but at the end of the day it was the same crab, redfish, and oysters... FYI If you like raw gulf oysters, they run on the medium to large size here. Some people love the bigger sized ones but some hate it so thought to mention. They've got Crab Cakes, Campechana, Crab Fingers, Oyster Rockefeller, Gumbo, Crab Salad, Shrimp Creole, Red Beans and Rice, Pecan Crusted Trout, Redfish on the half shell, Shrimp Etouffee, Seafood pasta dishes, Po' Boys, and even steak and chicken offerings for those less than excited about seafood guests. Seriously it's a great menu of seafood offerings and beyond. It's a white tablecloth type place, with black tie waiters whom on our visit were impeccable with service. You can get away with business casual here, especially as we head into the warmer Summer months. There's a dress code guide on their website, but the gist is don't show up wearing anything too casual, ghetto, or revealing and you'll be fine. If you have a craving for good quality seafood and aren't looking to fight the crowds at all the new and shiny options out there, don't forget about your old friend Eugene's. read more

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Today we went for Houston Restaurant Week (HRW) . It was a very disappointing experience. My friends and I wanted to try a new place during HRW and this turned out to be the least exciting and least quality filled experience. We all ordered the 2 items from the HRW menu, $25 each, plus additional drinks and items from happy hour. I got the crab stuffed jalapenos, $1.25 oysters, and Croquilles Saint-Jacques. The crabcaked served with the saint-jacques were more bread than crab, the scallop was tough and out of the food items ordered, the only decent tasting (flavor and quality) was the crab stuffed Jalapeños. The oysters were gulf, sub-par and tasted old. The shrimp from the shrimp cocktail tasted as though it was not fresh or had been sitting out because it tasted dry and hard. Our server, though very nice was very un-attentive. I'm not sure if it may have been a lack of experience or lack of management. It looked as though the service staff were chicken with their heads cut off because there were no active managers on the floor or "table - tapping" to ensure quality and service. Additionally during our time there we saw that the other table next to us that he was in charge of had to consistently get his attention for service, even though he had taken our order then turned to leave without checking on them as well. At the end of the meal I asked for food To-Go, I always get my father food from new places so he can try. He got the catfish pieces and a side of red beans and rice, the total amount of his food came to $20. Pictures are attached but for this price this is not worth it. The icing on the cake was, I tried the catfish pieces and they were unseasoned, breading falling off, and TASTED EXTREMELY FISHY. If you are a fish lover you know this means the fish is old and possibly against health violations. Overall it is sad that this place is so close to me but I have decided never to be a patron of this establishment again. I do not want to give this place a chance if the owners and managers do not take this seriously. read more

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Saturday Family Dinner was at an old favorite - Eunice in Montrose. Excellent food and service in a lively dining room with great conversations even between tables. Cajun Boudin Balls Crab Stuffed Red Fish with Red Beans Seafood Pasta Roast Beef Debris Poboy read more

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Food is always fantastic and service has rebounded tremendously since a certain bartender named Jason left

Heard great things about this place and finally had the chance to check it out with a group of friends. Definitely a gem in Montrose and worth it. The staff was extremely friendly and personable, while being super attentive to the table. We had the crab fingers and oysters Montrose for appetizers, very good and lots of flavor. My entree was the pecan crusted red snapper in a lemon capers sauce. Very good. Then for dessert, a white chocolate martini, perfect end to the night. This place is definitely somewhere we'd come back to to try other dishes because everything we had was great! Can't wait to come back! read more

Eugene’s Gulf Coast Cuisine - Pecan crusted Red snapper with a lemon caper sauce - Steakhouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

Beautiful ambiance but my salmon on my Cesar salad was a bit fishy! Maybe it was just an off night. friendly service

We had a wonderful dinner for two for our first visit with Eugene's. Everything we ordered was delicious, great service and we weren't rushed at all even though it was a busy Friday evening. Portions were good sized, we left satisfied. We started off with raw Gulf oysters, crab stuffed jalapeños then had two entrees--the scallops and stuffed redfish, split a small dinner salad. The sides of asparagus (sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan) and twice baked potato (so good!). Looking forward to visiting again soon. read more

This cute spot in River Oaks was a nice surprise. I have never been and it was nestled in a neighborhood. They only have valet parking, but that was not a problem. Service started of VERY slow, but our waiter was very helpful. I love the fact that they make their Old fashion with Tequila. I am a Tequila girl. The oysters were huge and well cleaned. What we ordered Oysters Crab Cake Garlic Soup Shrimp Kyle Redfish Old Fashion read more

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We ordered: - Mojo's Boulevarider: Woodford Reserve bourbon, Campari, Antica vermouth - Ruby's Prosecco: St. Germain, ice ball filled with orange juice, muddled berries & mint, topped with Prosecco - Jumbo Lump Crab Cake: Crabmeat wedged between 2 of our blue crab claw cakes, flash fried then pan broiled, served w/ roasted poblano sauce & garlic rémoulade sauce - Fish of the Day: Snapper with lump crab meat - Crab Madison: A baked delight of jumbo lump crabmeat and green onion sautéed in garlic butter and seasonings topped with parmesan cheese - Key Lime Pie: Light custard-style pie with a slightly tart lime flavor made with key lime juice, egg yolks and condensed milk and served on a graham cracker crust - Buddy's Chocolate Cake: A rich bundt cake that is soft & moist on the inside & crumbly on the outside, topped with homemade chocolate sauce & powdered sugar & garnished with fresh berries The entrees came with two sides. All the portions were very generous! Standouts for us were definitely the snapper with lump crab (cooked to absolute perfection) and the jumbo lump crab cake. I also really enjoyed the Ruby's Prosecco cocktail Service was excellent, and the ambiance was great! read more

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First time here and was not impressed. Hate to even put a three but it was pretty bland especially the red beans rice and sausage. Catfish was a bit too fishy to me and I couldn't finish it. The crab fingers sautéed were great though! And my drink was alright. Oh and the garlic bread was super good! Otherwise it was comfortable inside, they had very clean nice looking bathrooms. Our server was great as well. Again could've been an off night in the kitchen or just not for my taste. read more

Eugene’s Gulf Coast Cuisine - Blackened catfish, spinach, and Red Beans, Rice and Sausage - Steakhouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

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friendly hardworking valet staff friendly knowledgeable wait staff good food will return read more

Great service and locale, also loved the food including the yummy crab cake burger. Cajun scallops were a special for the day, had grilled pineapple as a topping as well. Business casual dress/look on their website for any further info on this! read more

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Have been to this restaurant several times during my visits to Houston. Great fresh seafood and wonderful service. I highly recommend.

I went for the HH and I was sold. The red wine they had on HH was delicious, full body. I tried several of the dishes and they were all good. Catfish bites, stuffed jalapeño, crab claws, and cheese toast. We sat at the bar and the service was great. It's an older crowd and seems like they have regulars. The place is pretty small and it does fill up quickly for the hh. read more

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I went here for lunch and Jason was extremely helpful. He made great recommendations but we got full really quick off the oysters, crab fingers and garlic bread. We ordered the crab fingers sautéed and the sauce served with it was amazing. Jason also made a really great sidecar. This place can be pricey. Definitely planning to go back for the happy hour. They have valet and street parking. read more

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I was trying to avoid addressing my experience here. Bec I don't like posting bad reviews. But since I checked in, it keeps putting this place in my feed for review. In summary: Nice looking establishment, clean and quaint. I walked in to pick up an online Togo order that I placed. The 2 young male waiters looked at me like I did not belong there, they didn't acknowledge me, just stood by at the computer stand across from the bar. I walk up and explained that I'm here to pick up an online order. They say that the person that does online isn't there so no one prepared the food. I just got off work, drove there, parked, walked in, I was tired and wanted some quality food. I just asked the bar tender to cancel the order and left. I expected a better experience for such a nice restaurant. *They can improve on their online order process and greeting customers upon entrance, to be helpful and make us feel welcomed. read more

Delicious gumbo, crab cakes, all shrimp too! Tasty and well-poured cocktails! Attentive waiters! Great location, fun bar with sports games! read more

I've come here for a business lunch and a happy hour and have not been disappointed yet. It's never super packed so you get your pick of where to sit but also the only consistent parking is valet. The gumbo is good, the crab fingers are a must every time and Ms. Barbara Lee is the amazing margarita. I've never had anything like it, it is true quality. The staff has also been super attentive and nice. read more

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It's decent. Came for a family dinner a few years ago. Wasn't wowed but things were tasty enough. read more

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Met some friends for dinner & this was the place they chose. We usually do not stray far from the house because hey, we got some killer places within 10 minutes from our doorstep. We walked in & I swear, I've been here before. Something just seemed so familiar with the place. Our table was ready in a few minutes & we were escorted to the back room. Quirky decor but a nice atmosphere. Once seated our waiter was prompt with the drinks & main menu. I ordered a glass of proseco, H his usual dry martini (not dirty), another in the group ordered the espresso martini & we rounded it out with another martini but make that one Galveston Bay dirty. Before you knew it all drinks hit the table & the apps started rolling in. Oysters Montrose: baked with jumbo lum crab, parm, bread crumbs & garlic butter, Crab Fingers: sauteed to perfection, shrimp en brouchette & boudin balls. I swear there was enough to feed an army but we did a pretty good job of finishing most of the offerings. For dinner, I opted for the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake appetizer (cuz I love crab). The poblano sauce was so freakin' good! The crab cake was huge & I maybe got through a quarter of it. If ordered as an app, this would surely satisfy a group of 4 - 6. Service was awesome, free valet. read more

Located in Montrose; pretty difficult to find if you aren't looking for it as it isn't located in view of a major street. Interior is very old school and has a feel from decades past. Service style seems very old school as well. Menu is mainly based on seafood dishes; and rating is based on food quality alone. The menu does seem relatively dated but the food quality was a little disappointing and below the "upscale" atmosphere that it was trying to give off. The presentation was very dated and the flavor profiles weren't impressive. read more

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Fantastic Happy Hour at Eugene's! My wife and I stopped by Eugene's for Happy Hour and had an awesome time. The fresh oysters were perfect, the Boudin Balls were rich and flavorful, and the wine list didn't disappoint. The bartender was great -- friendly, quick, and easy to chat with. The place itself looks fantastic inside too. We'll definitely be back! read more

I ordered the shrimp creole, which was delicious, the ingredients could have been cut a little smaller, but it did not take away from the flavor or taste. The other people in our group stated their food was delicious also. The service was good. The server we had was professional and courteous. Nice environment for dining, with a spacious dining room, tables around the windows as you entered, tables in bar area. The hostess who seated us needed an improvement in attitude training. Overall the dining experience was great. read more

Wow! We are so excited that we found Eugene's! We have been looking for a nice *affordable* upscale option for oysters on the half shell for ages and I can't believe it has taken us this long to come here (formerly known and Danton's). Because we have a toddler we sat outside to avoid Covid exposure, and we were tucked away around the back corner of the restaurant which isn't much to look at. However, we were totally fine with that, as anyone who has a toddler knows they are prone to embarrassing outbursts and tantrums so wanted minimize risk of disturbing other customers. The martinis were good and the oysters were great quality (and very reasonably priced). The service was good (I think it's always a little harder for servers when you are farther away and tucked out of sight). I got the stuffed red fish, which was fine, but didn't blow my mind. They have a really interesting menu, so I probably won't get it again because I'll want to try a bunch of the other options. My husband got Kyle's crab salad, which he said was pretty good with lots of crab and a Caeser-like dressing. We will 100% be back, and I'm excited to bring my parents here for the oysters. read more

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Went here for Restaurant Week Brunch and the food was awful! Two of us ordered the Kyle Crab salad and a shrimp cocktail. The salad was small with very little lettuce, no tomatoes and a small amount of lump crabmeat. The dressing was tasteless. The shrimp cocktail was pretty but the shrimp had NO flavor without the cocktail sauce which thankfully was good. One of the group ordered red beans and rice which were the strangest tasting red beans we had ever had ever tasted with an unrecognizable spice. It was uneatable. The garlic bread was the best thing we had along with our waiter. He was very pleasant and helpful. We had not been to Eugene's and wanted to try it out but we won't be back. read more