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    Ocean Crawfish

    3.4 (144 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Razor clams
    John N.

    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.

    Otesia E.

    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.

    Tu N.

    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.

    Ada C.

    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.

    Jo-ann H.

    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.

    Janet N.

    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.

    E C.

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

    razor clams
    Vian N.

    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

    Danny L.

    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.

    Mussels with cheese
    Khang D.

    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.

    AJ H.

    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.

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    Tiffany H.

    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!

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    Sadia H.

    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!

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    Love this restaurant, everything taste good, especially the snails dishes! We'll be back!

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    I order togo crawfish here often and they are very tasty. Their shimp fried rice is also good.

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    the food is too expensive i dont want to come back . They gave us a little food and charged $20 for that only 4 pieces.

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    Very unsatisfied! Terrible food! Terrible customer service! Would never be back to here. Sucks

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