Ocean Seafood is one of the OG Vietnamese seafood spots in Chinatown, and I mainly came because I was craving Vietnamese snails... and this place definitely hit the spot! Almost everything we ordered was delicious! The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the crawfish. You can tell they don't really soak the crawfish long enough and it also seemed a little overcooked. Over that that, everything else was superb and packed with flavor! With a classic hole in the vibe, but it was surprisingly clean overall. The prices are also very reasonable for the amount of food you get. The service was also good and attentive. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm craving ốc. read more

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I'm a self proclaimed seafood lover so of course when I heard about this spot serving not only crawfish but vietnamese style seafood I knew I had to come. I originally heard about their $9 menu but was disappointed to see that it was nowhere to be found during my visit. I'm not sure if they got rid of it due to crawfish season. We came on a Friday night and waited about 10 minutes, the entire restaurant was packed and they don't take reservations. Food: Grilled oysters: 5/5 the oysters were juicy and a good size Tamarind razor clams: 3.5/5 I think I'll try them again in a different flavor Grilled mussels: 3.5/5 a little tough, oysters were much better Fried rice: 3.5/5 nothing special but decent Periwinkle snails: 3/5 the soup it came in was a little bland Crawfish: currently $9.99/lb. I got the house special thinking it would come with oranges since they said it was citrus based but weirdly the garlic butter was the one that came with onion and garlic? I'm not sure if they got the order wrong but whichever one comes with garlic and oranges is the best flavor. Crawfish was cooked well Overall, I did enjoy the food here. I definitely want to come back to try more items. I would say ordering is a little chaotic and they don't speak much english. There was somehow even miscommunication even though our group spoke vietnamese so I'm not sure what the issue is there. I hope that maybe during off season they'll bring back the $9 menu so I can try more of their other seafood items. read more

Ocean Crawfish - Grilled oysters - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Seems like a good local spot where you can satisfy your seafood cravings with a Vietnamese flair. A casual place you can bring a few friends or even whole family gathering like we did. A lot of variety in terms of seafood types, flavor-wise things were pretty similar among items. Service was really quick, food came out fast and sizzling hot. We left pretty satisfied! Favorite was probably the razor clams. read more

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I visited Ocean Crawfish on Beechnut twice within two days in January because I really wanted to give them a fair try. The crawfish were definitely live and fresh, which I appreciated. You can tell they take pride in having good quality seafood. The first time, I ordered the Medium Spice Ocean Signature. When I received my order, I noticed the receipt said mild, so I let them know it was supposed to be medium. A lady kindly took them to the back and said she was adding more spice. However, when I started eating them, they still didn't taste medium spiced. The second visit, I asked for spicy, thinking maybe I just needed to go up a level. Unfortunately, they still weren't spicy at all--honestly not even medium. The flavor was there, but the heat level just didn't match what I requested either time. Overall, the crawfish were fresh, which is a big plus. I may just need to speak with someone directly next time to make sure my spice level is right because I really want that true medium or spicy kick. read more

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The oysters (both raw and cooked) were good, and the crawfish was huge and yummy. If your body is okay with consuming a lot of unhealthy fat, I would highly recommend that you try the fried soft-shell crab with salted egg- OMG I love it! The baby geoduck clams soaked in this spicy, flavorful oily sauce were delicious, and my husband was very impressed with it (the oily sauce). The sea snails in coconut milk were A-OK; it was much better a few months back when I had it for the first time, but last night it was kinda like meh.... Service was pretty much zero. My kids got the cheese sticks and chicken tenders with fries- both were bad though. 1 and a half of the chicken tenders were completely raw inside, and my 6-year-old was like Oh mommy, why is this chicken pink? *eye roll* Oh well, I still do love this place a lot and definitely will come back. read more

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The place gets really crowded because they offer $9 oysters. Make sure to double check with the waiter about the discount, since they sometimes forget to apply it. That said, the food is great. The ambiance is pretty noisy and busy due to the crowd. read more

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Came here on a double date and wanted to try a variety of dishes. If you love seafood this is the spot to go! It's very affordable unique seafood that you can't find in other seafood restaurants. They have the regular fried fish and shrimp but it doesn't stop there. At ocean crawfish they regular grilled fish dishes to snail, clams and other unique varieties. We ordered the scallops, different snails, oyster samplers and crawfish. Everything was cooked perfectly. The flavors were all on point. The coconut snail dish had me wanting to drink the sauce. The razor clams were cooked perfectly to where they weren't chewy like a rubber band. The crawfish sizes were perfect not too large not too small but the flavor was mainly outside the crawfish so they probably don't soak it there. The device was very fast even though it was busy. You will not be confused of the ambiance. When you walk in you know you're here for seafood because they have ocean murals and large clean tanks of fresh seafood. read more

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A seafood restaurant that prepares dishes in an Asian style loved by many Vietnamese diners. The space is spacious enough for groups, the food comes out quickly, the staff is attentive, and the prices are reasonable. read more

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Ocean Crawfish isn't in an area or personally, a place to bring your first date to. However, if you want a good hearty meal that is centered around Vietnamese styled seafood, then this place slaps. Don't expect sparkling clean floors or tables. There's a constant tinge of grease, grime on this premise and the air lingers with thickened smoke. Sad to say, but these are hallmarks of a good Asiantown restaurant. We got practically all of their oysters on promotion and it looked amazing. Their grilled oysters tasted better than their raw oysters or sashimi oysters. We also got their fried rice, noodles, and some sort of mollusks that the waiter didn't even know how to translate. Which are pretty mid and forgettable. The oysters were the stars of the party tonight and since they're on promotion, they came out to be $1 per oyster. I heard the promotion ends at the turn of the new year. Get them while you can. I probably won't be back, but if I do, i'll be just for the oysters! read more

They are currently having an oyster special so we decided to stop by and try it out. We got 3 different style of oysters topping, crawfish, and a seafood platter. I'm a sucker for seafood platter and it did not disappoint. It was fry to perfection! The oysters was a little on the smaller side but the toppings made a huge difference. The crawfish was a good size and flavorful. You can choose from different flavor and we chose the garlic butter. Can't wait to come back. read more

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i've gone here before but the food has greatly improved since then! favorite thing was the razor clam papaya salad, my whole family was in love with the flavor and crisp papaya! their razor clams are their most popular item, but it tasted rubbery to me - would not get again fried rice was addicting with the pops of topiko. everything was overall tasty read more

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A mighty and frenetic eating establishment for shellfish. Wow, they offer so much crayfish and oysters and crab here. Fresh and deliciously seasoned. read more

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Ocean Crawfish's 2025 $9.99 deal is a steal -- you get a good amount of food for a great price. There's so many items in the $9.99 menu that you'll for sure find something you like. The dishes we ordered came out fast and were delicious for the value. Service is decent, though not particularly attentive. If you're here for tasty seafood on a budget, it definitely delivers. read more

Ocean Crawfish - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Thích nhất món Crawfish xả tắc ở đây. Ngon không nơi nào bằng. Hải sản tươi ngon. Nên đến tầm trưa chiều để được phục vụ tốt nhất. Chiều tối quán cực kỳ đông nên tiếp đón có phần hạn chế. read more

First review of 2025 goes to Ocean Crawfish! I've been eying this place for a while now but finally got around to trying it tonight. Had some family from out of town visiting for the holidays and she loves this stuff. They offer a variety of fresh seafood, cooked traditional Vietnamese style. My favorite by far was the razor clams with roasted garlic. I could eat a whole plate myself. The garlic butter crawfish was solid as well, but come here for the speciality snails/oysters/clams/etc. Best in town when it comes to these dishes. The food comes out surprisingly fast! They turn over tables quick. Definitely coming back. FYI it's a drinking spot so it can get loud! read more

My family decided to try this restaurant because we heard about the $9 promotion. At the time we got to the restaurant, we got a table really quick. The restaurant was super crowded with extremely noisy. The tables were literally next to each other, so you shouldn't expect some privacy time with your family or friends. Maybe because there were so many customers, we only can see our waiter 4 times, when he took the order, when he brought out our drinks, when we had to go to other table to get some sauces to eat with food, and when we checked out. About the food, they had plenty of options from $5 to $20-30. Their food had a good portion for the price; however, food was extremely greasy. I couldn't eat the noodles at all, tasted like raw noodles mixed with raw oil and veggies. The mussels with cheese were pretty good, but also very oily, and the cheese sauce was not the best. The squids dishes were decent, also very oily. The sauce for the snails tasted like the same sauce for the mussels even though it should taste like salted egg york. Overall, I like their $9 menu. I might come back, but I'm not sure. read more

Ocean Crawfish - Mussels with cheese - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came in on a Friday night and was seated right away. Security guard at the front which is a good thing considering the neighborhood Really budget friendly place if you're looking for crawfish. Good variety of options on the menu The gumbo I ordered was a tad salty (was super thirsty afterwards I think because of it) There was a piece of the fried mushrooms that wasn't cooked all the way (tasted an icy part in there) The oysters were really good, as was the crawfish. Bathrooms were clean, but it didn't have any paper towels. read more

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This place changed a lot over the years, they've renovated and cleaned up more. The service was okay, don't expect anything crazy good, but the food is amazing. We've always only gotten the crawfish from here, but their other dishes are a must try. Thailand beef Salad - I loved this dish, the flavors just all mesh so well together, the beef was almost like a tartare which I enjoyed. The veggies were thoroughly soaked in the sauce. This dish does come with a fermented sauce on the side, and it is a little pungent, which was right up my alley, it made the dish even better. Korean grilled squid -Squid was tender, and seasoned well. My mom has TMJ and she was able to bite through it, I definitely recommend this if you like grilled tube squid. Grilled Oyster Combo - we loved all of the oysters, it's a good choice if you can't decide on which one to order. Crawfish - they were average to slightly smaller this time around. We got the kumquat flavor, it was delicious. The tanginess did get a little much for me after 5 lbs though so I recommend ordering different flavors for variety. Overall everything we've tried here has been delicious, very authentic tasting dishes with genuine prices too. read more

Heard this place gets packed on weekends. Decided to go on a weekday for dinner. The interior of Ocean Crawfish is decorated like you're inside a boat. Until 11/22/24, there's a special where some dishes are only $9 each! Crazy price for the food quality! Service was quick. Pay at the counter once you're done eating. Complimentary lettuce but it was just ok, nothing unique. Ordered 3 dishes: rau muong xao toi (stir-fried morning glory with garlic), grilled oysters (10pc), and garlic fried squid All were delicious! There was something really addicting about the fried garlic bits with oil in the squid dish. Will go back in the future to try other dishes! read more

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My second visit here. This time, we didn't get any salad as last time. Service this time around was not very good. I ordered the oyster combo, small cheese scallops, seafood pan-fried noodles, and fried okra. I wasn't very impressed with any of the dishes. I found the scallops with cheese to be the best dish. I find that their dishes were over-priced & underwhelming this time around. Maybe it was an off day for them, but I don't think I'll be returning for a third round. There are so many amazing seafood & crayfish joints in Houston to explore. Happy Yelping! read more

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Been a minute since I came back here....they are packed!! Their $10 oyster plates seems to be what brings ppl in! Each table had SEVERAL plates of oysters!! Food was delish! Service was fast. read more

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Grilled oyster was awesome. I had 4 orders of different ones, my favorite was the ocean special. Had the grilled korean squid, it was smaller than anticipated and was ok. The mến xào Cua was scrumptious. First time here and will definitely come back before we leave for home this weekend. read more

If you're wanting a seafood fix, this is a great spot! Good service, everyone that helped us was friendly. Our party dug into the apps so no pics. We had gotten the fried gator, fried fish, and boudin balls. They all came with fries. Everything came out piping hot but deliciously seasoned and perfectly fried. Entrees: -Oyster house special (huge oysters with Tabasco and pico) -Grilled oysters with cheese (as cheese lovers, it was a hit) -Grilled mussels with onion fat (our fav, the fat added the extra savoriness) -Grilled scallop with quail egg (eggs overcooked on the hot tray so recommend eating asap) -Grilled finger clams with green onion butter We enjoyed all the grilled seafood. They came out fresh and sizzling. Every flavor was a hit Not pictured: garlic butter crawfish (4/5) There was no shortage of garlic. There was a stronger orange flavor which I can see other people enjoying but I prefer a stronger garlic butter flavor with my crawfish. Overall, would definitely recommend if you're wanting good Vietnamese-style seafood! read more

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I've been going here for seafood for quite some time now. It's widely known in the Vietnamese community. The crawfish here is solid. The flavor is great, but the last time I came, it was a bit smaller than the other times. The Thai Beef Salad was delicious, I think it became a must- have for every time I come now. I love getting the grilled oysters as well. Everything is at a good price. read more

I been passing by this place for awhile and I begged my boyfriend to bring me here & immediately left. Just the cleanliness of the restaurant was not it(the tables had covers on them but the bottles weren't clean, the tops of the Tabasco had so much build up) & The waitress was walking around with a flyswatter upon entry. We didn't even get to try the food. read more

Oh my goodness! A total flavor bomb. So glad we gave this spot a try. We drove 3 hours away to eat food in Houston and this place definitely made the drive worth it! Everything was so flavorful. My favorites were the crab legs and the sate chili oil snails. The sauces were so buttery, had the perfect blend of sweet and savory. I literally wanted to take home the leftover sauce to cook rice in! We also enjoyed the cheese scallops too! Food came out very quickly. Nice staff. It was pretty spacious inside, casual vibe. There was no wait since we got there around 3pm. read more

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How this place doesn't have 5 stars with 5000+ reviews is beyond me. My friend wanted to go here, I checked Yelp reviews (3.5 stars) and was thinking "mehhh", but I went with them anyway. And OMG this is by far the best restaurant in Houston. Fresh seafood and very affordable price, checked. Well seasoned seafood fried rice and noodles, checked. It's a seafood restaurant but the non-seafood dishes are also great. the food comes out SUPER fast, checked. All servers are friendly, checked. What else to ask for? This is really a rare find. I'll for sure go back here every time I'm in Houston read more

Ocean Crawfish - Oysters - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food was delicious and the atmosphere was fun. It reminded me of the restaurants back in Vietnam. Lively and bustling. The staff were friendly and attentive. read more

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Looking at the menu I was really impressed with the variety of their foods. There were definitely good and disappointing dishes * Shrimp in the house special sauce: unfortunately this is the worst I had among other places. The sauce just doesn't have enough flavor or even spiciness (and we ordered the next to max level) * Gỏi ốc giác was pretty good, thanks to the sauce * Sụn gà: the fish sauce didn't stick to the protein yet and the flavor wasn't enough either. * Đùi ếch cháy tỏi: Nothing too special about this. The frogs were over fried a little bit * Miến xào cua: This was more "ghẹ" than "cua". That's why it lacked that Dungeness crab flavor that you would expect. However the miến had enough flavor so we could let it pass. read more

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We came in polite, quiet, and just wanted to enjoy a simple meal. Instead, the waiter (name on receipt: "Bi N" or "Bin," chubby-faced Asian male) made us feel like an inconvenience. When I asked to pay, he snapped, "Can you wait a minute?" with attitude, then ignored us, helped others with a smile, and even sat down while we waited. When we looked at him, he rolled his eyes like we were a burden. When he finally came over, he said nothing, just handed us the machine with a sigh, no kindness, no thanks. We did nothing wrong. It honestly hurt being treated like we didn't matter. No one deserves that. We won't be back. read more

We love oysters. But, the flavor is not that authentic for western cooking. Cheese grilled oysters were not the same as western restaurants. Raw oysters were good but the sauce of other oyster dishes were too watery. Service was not great because they only had one waitress took orders. read more

Ocean Crawfish - Grilled cheese oyster. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great food, great service. Cheese and butter sauces taste pretty good. Will come back and try some more. read more

Ocean Crawfish - Grilled Cheese Lobster - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I was really disappointed - they forgot my food and didn't even let me know! The food I did get was just okay, 6/10.

Great place for larger groups wanting affordable Vietnamese seafood and snails. Large menu and after a while I got tired to taking photos of every dish we ordered. Everything came out fast and fresh. After we got our dishes the server basically forgot about us. I recommend going there for the food vs service. read more

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Food is good. Service is good. Ambiance is good. This is a decent spot to satisfy for OC cravings. read more

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Really wanted to like this place but everything was just overly salty. Vibes were good coming in as the restaurant was spacious and playing really hype Viet music. Things kinda got disappointing afterward because every dish that came out was just sooo salty, and everyone at my table thought the same, especially the chicken gizzard and squid eggs. Funny enough, their signature fried rice turned out to be overly bland and the "fish eggs" that the server raved about were just tobiko. The rice was extremely mid and lacked seasoning but in turn we ate a lot of it to compensate for the saltiness of everything else on the table. The bloody clams were the only one I like, but even then it was a bit overcooked and there were maybe 5 clams in the soup. Bill came out to be around $100 for 4 ppl, and I just don't know if it is worth it. read more

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Super excited to try this place. Lots of parking but be careful drivers are driving crazy here. And the security guard parks in the middle of the lane ‍‍ Anyway restaurant is pretty big. We ordered an assortment of seafood and quail, and goi. Fried fish and fries and noodles for the kids. Everything was delicious. The only issue is service needed help. They kept bringing us wrong dishes meant for other tables or literally bringing dishes we didn't order, bringing 2of the same dish when we ordered 1.... It was a mess. There was plenty of staff but they were everywhere. Other than better coordination and communication it was great. read more

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The foods are the best taste, fresh with super good cooking. They have so crowded of staff, quickly serve & supportive in nice ambiance. We had them support to celebrate Birthday in the restaurant, they're willing to make it surprise with music and off lighting The price is a little high than average read more

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This place is amazing! My favorite restaurant that I've tried in Houston during vacation. I wish we had this restaurant in Las Vegas. We were seated right away, luckily it wasn't busy. Staff were helpful every-time we needed anything. My favorite was the fried chicken feet. It's flavorful and crunchy! Their snail in coconut was delicious, creamy and flavorful this dish were my parents favorite. We ordered their house special fried rice and it was the first time I had fish roe in fried rice soooo freaking good! And the crawfish sauce was the best I've had. I'll defiantly come back here when visiting! read more

Ocean Crawfish - Coconut snail, crawfish and chicken feet - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is the closest thing to home when I'm craving for Vietnamese style cooking of Seafood. Instead of flying 5 hours to California, I just take an 1.5 hr flight to Houston for good Asian food. The food surprisingly comes out fast no matter how long you have to wait. I've been here twice already. Once with having to wait for 20 minutes to be seated. However, once we were sat and ordered our food, it came out pretty quickly. We always order crawfish, oysters and other types of Seafood when we come and it's never disappointing. The only thing I was not fond about are the restrooms. It was small and had paper towels everywhere... But don't worry, they remodeled it and looks nice now. I would recommend this place if you're in the mood for some Vietnamese Seafood or just to get out with some friends to catch up. They do serve alcohol ... so that's a plus!!! read more

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