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    Joe Lee's Seafood Kitchen

    4.2 (285 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Burgers
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Santangelo G.

    If yall are in the Kemah Area!!!! COME HERE for Fresh and Delicious Seafood!! They have incredible tasty fried shrimps and amazing hot crispy , beautifully breaded catfish. I got a 12 Piece Butterflied Shrimp and a piece of catfish for dessert ;) with some Hot Sauce mannnnnn that hit the friggin spotttt. Definitely coming back again and again. Incredible Service! Lovely Staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean and Old Skool style restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Love ya Joe Lees Definitely planning for this summer

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    Jeneane B.

    We were in town for a few days and staying within walking distance of this place, so we walked over for lunch one day. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe was "family dive" - and we loved it![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Hubby got the oyster po boy, and his only quit bleeding was the tangy sauce they put on it. He wished he would have known it came with a side, because he would have gotten it on the side. I got one of the lunch special fried chicken sandwich options - it was nothing short of amazing! The chicken was larger than the bun, so I was able to cut off a piece to share with the hubs. We also got a side of fries and onion rings - both were top-notch. Can't wait to come back here next time we are in town!

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    Susan B.

    Joe Lee's is where locals eat. So you know it's good and great value. Forget the Kemah Boardwalk! They have a daily special as well as daily lunch specials. Every Tuesday is taco Tuesday, $2.49 taco (fish or shrimp, blackened, grilled or fried). The sauce that came with them was perfect!

    Dat N.

    It's been a while since we been back to Joe Lee's. We had just left Kemah Boardwalk with the little one and wanted seafood. I have never had a bad experience here. We came in probably about an hour before closing time and staff were very welcoming and amazing. Didn't get a picture of my wife's burger but she had their S.S.B.G ultimate and it was as she remembered it. My platter came out fresh, hot and everything was the delicious. The kiddo ate half the fried fish herself. If you're in Kemah come show your support!

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    Royal V.

    I ordered the red fish plate and it was delicious. The service was great. Ambiance was friendly and family oriented. I will def be back to this hidden gem.

    Combo $12. Fried flounder and two stuffed crab.

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    Favorite place for shrimp tacos. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is super casual and has a great family feel with a friendly staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Everything is excellent. Burger's are really great! Fast and friendly service. Totally recommend.

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