Shrimp seafood boil in the bomb sauce (medium spicy), shrimp fried rice is what i ordered & i loved…read moreit! The rice tasted authentic and i willl be back to eat here again.

Our group decided to come here because we had heard good things about the establishment, but…read morehonestly I wasn't too impressed. When we arrived, we were greeted by the staff right away, and our server was very sweet and attentive, so the service was good overall. The ambiance was nice and made for a comfortable setting while we were there. However, the food was pretty mid. I ordered the spicy Cajun crawfish, and while the spice level was there, it lacked seasoning and didn't have the flavor I was expecting. On the other hand, the drinks were amazing. Whoever was working the bar did a phenomenal job. Overall, it was an okay experience. I'm not sure if I'd return, but to each their own.

We visited for my husband's birthday after I saw a post on social media. Needless to say, it did…read morenot disappoint!! From start to finish, the evening was a success. We arrived prior to our reservation and they seated us right away. Our server was great!! She was pleasant and patient with us as this was our first time here. She went over the specials and offered to repeat if we needed her to. She gave us time to browse the menu and decide on what we wanted. We started with the deviled eggs and chargrilled oysters as appetizers. For the entrees, we had the Boudin Stuffed Chicken and the Zydeco Chicken. Both dishes were fantastic, flavorful, and filling. We are already looking forward to our next visit!!

The food is delicious and fresh!! Customer service is…read moreamazing Vibes are positive Place was so clean and nice !! Check Em out !!! Place to be!! Love it Yay to foodiesss

We ate here on a Wednesday night, so service was speedy. Ambience is outdoor/indoor cafe style, and…read moreanytime it's not Friday or Saturday night the mood is relaxed. I'm not much of a seafood person, but my wife is. Thankfully they had a burger on the menu! Double smash burger and fries for me, Serafin's fish tacos for her. The burger was good, I liked the fact that the smashed patties weren't smashed too thin. So often all I get is meat crust, these had body as well. The burger and fries were great, but when I saw and tasted the fish tacos I immediately knew I'd be getting them next time. I only got a bite, but it was yummy with the sauce.

I hate writing this review because Half Shells at LaCenterra used to be one of my go-to places, but…read morethis visit was disappointing. The highlight of our experience was the service. Our server was friendly, attentive, and had a great attitude from start to finish. Unfortunately, almost everything else felt like a step backward. The menu has been reduced dramatically. Once you take away the oyster selections, there are very few entrée choices left. Many of the dishes that kept me coming back are no longer offered. The drink menu has also been cut down significantly. They used to have a much better selection, and it just doesn't feel like the same restaurant anymore. Another frustration is that they're in an area with poor cell service, yet customer Wi-Fi is no longer available. Whether you're trying to check a message, work while you eat, or simply stay connected, it's almost impossible. As for the food, it was just okay. Nothing was bad, but nothing stood out either. I ordered the crab cake with the arugula salad and a shrimp cocktail. Ironically, the small arugula salad that came with the single crab cake was the best part of my meal. The crab cake and shrimp cocktail were fine, but neither was memorable or something I'd come back for. Overall, it feels like Half Shells has lost much of what made it special. Between the limited menu, reduced drink options, lack of Wi-Fi, and average food, it's no longer the destination it once was for me. I truly hope they reconsider some of these changes because I'd love to see this restaurant return to what made it such a great place to dine.

Great place and great staff. I love the seafood basket and crawfish tail. So is their frozen…read moremargaritas!!

This trip felt a little hit or miss. Dishes were either not good, decent, or great. It was hard to…read moredecide on a rating that summed up the experience, but I guess that's what 3's are for. CITRUS HEAT CRAWFISH (medium heat): Strong kick when dipped in the juice at the bottom of the bag. Good flavor, but doesn't compare to my favorite crawfish flavor (The Mix at Crawfish Cafe). Large to medium-sized crawfish (late May). GARLIC BUTTER MUSSELS (mild heat): Really good! Large to medium-sized mussels. RAW OYSTERS: They were fine. Not bad, not particularly great. The word that came to mind was lackluster. I know they're gulf oysters, but I've had much better gulf oysters. Large to medium-sized. No small ones. Came with 1 small lemon slice and 4 small lime slices. LOBSTER BURGER: Really good! Great flavor! Good, brioche bun! Felt loaded! They didn't skimp on lobster meat. I saw a whole small claw in there! Appreciated the toothpick to keep it all together as much as possible. Would've been pretty messy without it. The FRIES were really good as well! Lightly crispy on the outside, soft inside, and well-seasoned. GUMBO: This was not very good. The rice was fully submerged under the gumbo, not on the side. The rice was also a little hard/undercooked. The meats were bland. The gumbo soup was very thin, like water (I prefer it thicker in consistency). On the bright side, the soup was flavorful.

Great gumbo and michelada's Oysters are always good…read moreGet the whole fish salt and pepper.

If you want fresh seafood(oysters) then come here. The oysters are big and have reasonable pricing…read more You do get a bar type of vibe. You find a seat and then get up and order here the "bartender" is in the middle sections. After you're finished eating you pay at the register towards the entrance.

Probably one of the best crawfish places in Houston. Here are the dishes that we always get and…read morethey never disappoint (ranking in order of what i enjoy the most): - Thai lemongrass Clams (Ngheu hap xa) . It's the best. The clams are always so fat - Grilled oysters : get the house special and grilled scallion ones. Best oysters in Houston. - Mien xao cua (Stir fried clear vermicelli with crab): very decent - Crawfish : very very good when it with in season - Grilled scallop with quail eggs - Fried rice - Fried frog legs in butter: very good. Will order it when I am no longer on a diet :( Overall, it is worth every calories and penny. So much better than Yummy Crawfish....

Ordered crawfish after reading some reviews on Google and in my Houston Eats group. The service was…read morefast and efficient. I called the order in and she told me about the special on crawfish once I hit 5lbs. Buy 5 Get 1 Free. I love love love crawfish and this was my first time having them since I moved to Texas in August. The flavors were very unique so the foodie in me couldn't decide. There are so many places to try so I just decided to wing it. 2lbs - House Special 2lbs - Kitchen Special 2lbs - Thai Basil (I was scaredddddd and excited) I added an order of potatoes and eggs. All Hot. Got home and got them gloves on that s$%t was so HOT (temperature and spice) I had time to find a movie and pray for my tummy bcus I was finna grub even if it burned a hole in my mouth lol. It was DELICIOUS!!!!!!!! They all have their own unique flavor. The House was reallyyyyyyy good. They were kinda sweet and spicy to me. The Kitchen had the kitchen sink in them. It was all kinds of veggies cooked into the crawfish. The flavor was all throughout so the heads were delicious. The THAI BASIL was the ONE it had a unique taste that you don't expect when eating crawfish but it tf WORKS. Let's get into these eggs. They were just past ramen eggs. Dipped in the sauce at the bottom of them bags (eye roll in foodgasm heaven). Can't wait to order again.

After having a bad experience in Rosenberg location...Katy did a great Job!!…read moreFrom our appetizer to our main entree was delicious. This location ambience is great with TV's and Music. Thank you!!

9/10 Vida Mariscos was packed on the weekend, and for good…read morereason. We ordered the chicken, steak, and shrimp molcajete, and it was loaded with flavor and easily enough food for two people. We didn't even finish half of it. The watermelon margarita was the highlight of the night, honestly one of the best margaritas I've ever had. Smooth, refreshing, and I could barely taste the tequila. The shrimp was just okay, so next time I'd stick with extra chicken and steak. The live mariachi band definitely made for a fun and lively atmosphere, but it was unbelievably loud inside. I'd come back again, but probably during the week when it's a little less crowded and easier on the ears.

Decided to come dine here for HRW, was one of the best decisions ever. New date spot! Came in to…read morecelebrate anniversary while finally getting to try this spot we recently discovered. From the moment we walked in, to the time we left, everything went smoothly. Service was above and beyond. We had the pleasure to be served by Ian. He was very professional, yet personable. Came to check in at the appropriate times, food came out with an even flow, drinks were never empty. Provided great recommendations. Looking forward to trying out other items from the menu in the future. Reservations through open table was convenient.

Our experience was disappointing due to the way we were approached by the manager. We had simply…read moremoved a table in bar area and instead of politely explaining the situation, the manager came over and told us we couldn't because the table cost $5,000. While we completely understand wanting to protect expensive furniture, the tone and delivery came across as rude and made our entire table feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. On the other hand, I want to recognize our waiter, who was excellent throughout the meal. Raymond was attentive, friendly, and did his best to make us feel comfortable again after the interaction with the manager. His professionalism and kindness were the highlight of our visit. Unfortunately, the food also fell short of expectations. In particular, I would not recommend the mussels. The flavor was unpleasant and left a very bad aftertaste, making them one of the least enjoyable dishes we ordered. Good customer service isn't just about enforcing rules--it's about how those rules are communicated. Unfortunately, the manager's approach, combined with the disappointing food, overshadowed what could have been an enjoyable dining experience.

This is one of my absolute favorite spots for crawfish at a decent price. They even have specials…read moreon Wednesdays, which is a nice bonus. I always go for their yummy house delight flavor it's so good and completely finger-licking. The miso sake mussels are also a must-try; the sauce is amazing. The service has always been friendly and great, but the place is a bit small, so there's usually a line. Still, it's definitely worth the wait.

We actually ate here right when they opened a coup le of years ago, and I couldn't remember why we…read morehaven't been back. I didn't recall anything bad about the place, and given the rave reviews since then, I thought it was time to return. Based on reviews, we showed up early on a Friday evening (~5 pm). Even at that time, it was mostly full, but we were able to snag seats at the bar, which is first come first serve. We ordered the "regular" grilled oysters (5/5), which were anything but regular, as they were topped with peanuts and a really great flavor. I'd get these again. Fair warning, these take 20 minutes to come out, which I didn't mind, but I did not realize that they would not bring us anything else until after the oysters since these are considered an app. I thought they'd just bring things out as they were ready. This meant, we did not get our crawfish until we were already sitting there for an hour. About halfway into the wait for the crawfish (after the oysters), the fried rice (1/5) showed up, and I have to say, it was underwhelming. It came out room temperature, which to me is cold, and I thought this was just how they do it. Except 15 minutes later, the seats next to us got their fried rice, and it came out piping hot. You could still see the steam coming off of it. Besides being cold, I didn't think the fried rice was that good in terms of flavor. I also generally prefer the short grain rice, and this was more of a long grain. Once the crawfish showed up, we were well past an hour, so we dove right into it. Both the garlic butter and combo mix were great flavor - some of the best I've had in Houston. However.... it made me remember why we did not return. About 20% of the crawfish were TINY. And by tiny, I mean they were smaller than my pinky finger. Maybe I'm a crawfish snob, but at this time of the season, there should not be that many tiny crawfish. Maybe a few small ones, but not tiny. Crawfish flavor = 5+/5, crawfish quality = 2/5, crawfish cook = 3/5. Then I made the mistake of ordering a cluster of snow crab. That took another 30+ min to come out, and it was again room temperature. The service at the bar was fine (4/5), but the kitchen service (1/5) is not something I want to experience again, especially not for the crawfish quality/size. Yes, the flavor was amazing, but I'm not fighting for a table for lukewarm food and 30 min wait time for each dish. The pricing was some of the lowest I've seen ($8.99/lb crawfish), but I'd rather pay $1 more at other places for the quality.

Stopped by after a spa day with friends and tried a few items. We were quickly seated in one of…read moretheir oversized booths and greeted by our waitress. We were offered both the regular menu and the Houston Restaurant Week option. Apps: seafood gumbo, Caesar Salad, Crawfish Pie Entree: Baked fish w/ dirty rice Food was good, and service was reasonable. Will definitely stop by if I'm in the area.

Plenty of parking in the lot. Nice Louisiana vibes inside. Service was friendly, not as great as we…read morewould have expected. They seemed a bit confused. Not sure if they didn't write our order down correctly or misunderstood? They ended up bringing another server over to assist. Maybe they were new? The food was good and I enjoyed getting a combo of fries and onion rings with my po-boy!