Ordered takeout for my first try.. HTown crab, shrimp, crawfish.. hot, fresh, and really hit the…read morespot Will definitely order again

3rd time to this location,(best) Bellaire is 2nd and the Pearland location comes in last place(food…read morewasn't hot and a little salty) and now we've tried them all! I got my usual Kickin Cajun Crawfish - spicy -so much flavor and it really isn't too spicy! Hubs got the 1lb headless shrimp with Texas Cajun- spicy with garlic butter and they were perfectly cooked. Okra-5/5 very lightly breaded Crawfish eggrolls- meh Wings- Cajun buffalo 5/5 taste like Franks with added Cajun flavors We didn't get it this time but get the red beans and rice- yummmm(better here because it isn't dry like the Bellaire location) service is quick and friendly and the time to come is at lunch or early because they get really busy!

They know what they're doing. Good vibe in a neighborhood too. Can sit outside. Got both the shrimp…read moreand the crawfish--both go well with beer.

Came in on a Friday night, to get some crawfish! But we ended up with wayyyy more two strawberry…read moredaiquiris, a pound of shrimp with corn, sausage and potatoes later we were good! The crawfish was as good, but had a very different taste than what I was used to, I think they added lime juice in the crawfish. It wasn't bad but very weird lol. My only gripe is the parking and the daiquiri. *there's street parking ofc, but you can end up walking a little far. But there's also parking in the back and enough room for about 6 cars. There's also parking in the front as well. For the Patrice of the daiquiri I didn't think I'd be getting a kiddie sized cup. My total was 26.25 and I added 1 dollar for a tip Overall.. I'm half and half on coming back, but we will see

My friends and I had a crawfish craving and decided to stop by Reel Seafood & Bar! You can't go…read morewrong with Viet-Cajun spots, so I chose 1lb of Thai Basil, which was delicious, but this is definitely a once-a-year meal... I also ordered the Reel Fries and a side of garlic bread. The bread was nothing special, and I felt it was a bit lacking in the garlic department, but the fries were delicious! I love how the shrimp was prepared, with a delicious aioli sauce on top; the fries were crispy as well! My group definitely got carried away with the ordering, though... Seating was plentiful on a Thursday evening, and the service was quick! If I'm in the Heights and craving crawfish, I know to return to Reel. :D

Their Monday-Thursday special of 3 lb of crawfish for $24 is such a steal. I hadn't been to Reel in…read morea while, but this visit was even tastier than I remembered. The crawfish are huge right now. I ordered the mix flavor, and it was incredibly flavorful, with a generous amount of garlic butter. The fries for $5 were also really good. The server was very attentive, and the playlist was great as well. I would highly recommend visiting before the season is over.

The yummy house sauce is the freaking best... it's so good... I'm still thinking about it a few…read moredays later... We got the 6 Ibs medium spice level with corn and potatoes. Unfortunately adding corn and potato's is an additional cost but it's so worth it. Curious to try the leftover sauce with the rice next time We also got the gulf oysters which came with your typical oyster dressings. They were so fresh and plump!!! Next time I would try the premium seasonal oysters :)

I really wanted this to be a hit. Seafood, oysters, alcohol....vibes and a time right? It wasn't…read more I tried the bang bang shrimp, fried pickles, and chargrilled oysters. Something simple that should be an easy win. Unfortunately, everything leaned the same direction: either it was heavy, over-sauced, or overly garlicky. It tasted more like dressed-up frozen food than something thoughtfully prepared. And listen...I don't mind indulgent. But there still has to be balance and fresh food. Fresh like it was raw and delivered today, not fresh like fried in the last 15 mins. When everything is coated, covered, and competing, nothing actually stands out. The drinks didn't help either. They leaned hard on alcohol without much flavor behind them--more "this will get you there" than "this tastes good." Nothing was terrible. But nothing made me want another bite, either. And with seafood, that's kind of the whole point. The atmosphere is friendly, great music, and the service was very attentive. Even the presentation wasn't bad. It just wasn't enough. But at some point, you stop asking what's missing and just accept that it's not landing. I was still hungry so I went next door hoping for a better experience. I want to be clear: It's not bad. It's just not working.

I've heard so much about Field & Tides, so when I was looking for a place in the area for dinner, I…read morefigured this was the perfect time to finally give it a try. We went around 6 p.m. on a weekday, and they had a steady flow of business. It's a small restaurant with a small parking lot, but they do have an additional lot across the street. We were greeted right away and seated immediately. Our waiter was also tending the bar. He was incredibly friendly and working hard, but because he seemed to be juggling so much on his own, service was on the slower side. For the appetizer, we ordered the Crispy Fried Oysters & Brussels, and I got the redfish for my entrée. The Brussels sprouts were flash-fried perfectly, and I loved the sweetness of the chili honey glaze. The oysters had a nice crispy coating, but I found them to be a little bland. The redfish, though, was absolutely the star of the meal. I cleaned my plate. It was served with Hoppin' John and a lemon butter sauce. I had never heard of Hoppin' John before, but it's essentially a Southern rice-and-bean dish, and paired with that lemon butter, it was so flavorful. It complemented the fish perfectly.

I'm actually really surprised with this place. The inside kinda gave me a farmhouse vibes. They had…read morea bar and seating around. It's not a huge restaurant but it could be the size of a cafe. I tried the pulpo for an appetizer. The potato's were soft. The octopus was easy to eat and seasoned well. I felt like paired well together. It did have a little oily flavor to the dressing they used almost like a sesame oil. I tried the red fish and that was a little dry on the inside. The dish itself was flavorful. I also tried the scallops and this one was my favorite. It was creamy and cheesy. The scallops were soft and each bite of the rice had some shrimp or crab in it. Service was a bit slow.

We came here for my mom's birthday and it was so lovely!! Truly felt special and she was…read moreimmediately given a glass of champagne and then they came around with a round of champagne on the house for all of us. We had some amazing food, the butter of the gods is amazing, so was the tuna, crab cakes and roasted oysters. For dinner we had the Salmon special, duck, pork chop, and lamb chops and everyone loved every dish they had! The chef came out a few times and was so personable. We truly enjoyed hearing his favorite dishes and all the specials they had. My parents were surprised at how wonderful their experience was just based off location of this place and I am so glad we had such a great time! We will absolutely be back!

Beautiful little gem tucked away in GOOF. Had the Branzino with broccoli and my date has the…read morespanish oyster pasta/-and both ate every bit of our meals. Great service and menu. Beautiful place.

Woooow disappointing :/ This place has Louisiana paraphernalia everywhere and I believe the owner…read moreis from there but er um the place is disappointing. I ordered 1 lbs of shrimp, dirty rice, Cajun potato salad and alligator nuggets. The nuggets were good but pretty darn small for the price. The potato salad was not good and the dirty rice was unseasoned and honestly made with hate. I don't need to come back here. The place has a lot of outdoor seating so definitely not a place to come to before 8pm

Went at lunch with coworkers. The health inspector's vehicle was there. Good? Bad? I don't know but…read moreI can tell you the food I had was awful! I couldn't even eat the gumbo it was so nasty and tasteless, like dirty water. Absolutely no flavor. The rice and beans were terrible, too. Just gross. I expected something like Treebeards. Again, blah. No flavor. Even the iced tea was yuk. Concentrate or old. There were only four others there at lunch today. My coworker commented he will not go back. His food was subpar. I will say the French fried were good, but that's all. --- in response to The Boot's message. - I did not eat all of the red beans and rice and I did not scarf it down. - I was with coworkers (one of whom recommended the place) and I would never openly complain in front of others. - interesting that you know who I am. I guess with few guests it's easy to identify (if you really found me). - I did not contact staff about the food or tea. Why would I? If that is what you serve, that is what you serve. - my opinion is mine. I encourage others to check it out. As a business owner, you should be able to handle all reviews and constructive comments.

I love this restaurant! And it's favorite spot to visit when I'm in Houston…read more The food is always fabulous, and I enjoy the libation. My last dish was étouffée with gold tile filet - delicious! TV screens in the background don't interfere with the table conversations. There's street parking.

I finally made it to Josephine's, a Michelin Recommended restaurant, for a late-night dinner with a…read morefriend last Saturday, and overall it was a good experience with a few things that could be improved. When we arrived, the host let us choose where we wanted to sit. I originally spotted a cozy booth by the window, but since we were asked if we'd like to sit where we could watch the TV during the Cup match, we opted for one of the high-top tables instead. Unfortunately, that turned out to be a mistake because there isn't any lighting at the high tables. We could barely see our food. Adding pendant or drop-down lighting above those tables would make a huge difference. If you plan to visit, I'd recommend requesting a regular table or booth for better lighting. The menu is definitely unique, though I found it somewhat limited compared to other seafood restaurants.To start, I ordered the roasted oysters while my friend had a dozen raw oysters with all the traditional fixings. The roasted oysters were delicious, but there was so much topping that it almost took the shine away from the oysters themselves. Next time, I'd ask for lighter toppings and no scallions. For my entrée, I had the Halfshell Grilled Redfish. The fish itself was cooked beautifully--moist, flaky, and perfectly prepared. The only downside was the chermoula, which leaned far too heavily on the citrus. The lemon flavor completely overpowered the fish. As my side, I ordered the Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo. Unfortunately, it had a distinct burnt taste, which made it seem like the roux had been overcooked. A good gumbo should have a deep, rich flavor, but this one was overshadowed by that burnt note. My friend ordered the Jerk Fish Collars, and we both agreed they would have been much better if the fish had been marinated to allow the jerk seasoning to really penetrate. I also ordered a Lemon Drop Martini, and I have to admit I was surprised when it arrived in such a tiny martini glass, especially considering the price. Overall, the quality of the seafood is evident, and the restaurant has a great atmosphere. I think a few adjustments to the lighting, better balance in some of the flavors, and more attention to details like the gumbo and cocktail portions would elevate the experience even further. I'd definitely return to try more of the menu and hope for a more polished experience next time.