I took some out of town friends here for a Gulf Coast / not Houston meal. Kemah and the boat culture feel very different from Houston. Here's what they got right: near everything. Michael our server was top notch and paid attention. Timing and delivery were spot on. Only gripe is that their by the glass sparkling wine is definitely a prosecco not champagne. Also they were out of Gulf Oysters which they offer at a great price. The other option is a significantly smaller and more expensive northern oyster that pales in comparison to a big Gulf oyster. The food: 2 of my companions ordered crab cake entrees and they were the best crake cake we have ever had. I was stealing off their plates the entire time. Even the remoulade was note-worthy. Best crab cake in the Houston area, hands dawn. Also it came with carrots. I thought CARROTS? They were out of this world. Everyone ate all their carrots. I ordered the red snapper etouffee and it was delicious. I would have preferred it with a little bed of pasta or rice than the mashed potato but the fish and shrimp were perfectly prepared. It was a delicious entree and perfectly cooked. The complimentary bread is very good. Crusty, warm excellent butter. I would have left 5 stars had it not been for the oysters and the "prosecco". Other than that, it was worth the money, had excellent service, and I highly recommend. read more

Went to Opus for a friend's birthday dinner. We were in the 2nd floor dining room, which was a great room for groups. We had a party of nearly 30 people, and there were two other large parties in the same dining room, and it wasn't crowded. Great room for a group event! Windows all around, nice scenery of the marina and trees. This dining room also opens up to a large patios overlooking the water, trees, etc. It was a really pretty. A piano player played live music as we dined, took photos and took turns sharing kind words about the birthday girl. All of that was the best part. The service was just okay. I'd give it a 6.5/10. They were timid and didn't move quickly. What I did appreciate is that they had two main servers plus two floater guys who just kept refilling water and bringing bread and straws. These guys were the real superstars. The food... eh. I took out my Yelp menu vision and read the reviews, and nothing really seemed like it was going to be good. I settled on the Oysters Rockefeller and a cup of gumbo. The oysters came out hard and dry, but we'd waited so long that I ate them. 5/10. The gumbo was just so-so. 5.5/10. Everyone around me said the same thing. Someone got the loaded shrimp scampi and set it back because it was completely tasteless. Others got the shrimp and grits and other entrees. When asked about how they were, everyone said, "Ehhh, you know... it's all right. Not that good, but not terrible either. Just okay." That was the consensus across the 30-person group. BUT there were two items the ladies said were actually good: the wedge salad and the salmon. Those who chose those items had a great meal! read more

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Timothy our server was great. Very accommodating, from letting me know the bartender could adjust my drink if it was not sweet enough (my concern with a bourbon drink) to bringing us more hot bread to offering and taking multiple pictures. He checked on us often. The bourbon pumpkin smash had just the right amount of sweetness. The hot bread and butter was great. I ordered the shrimp scampi. I appreciated the spinach and tomatoes. It was a lighter dish than I expected but turned out to be perfect for a warm night. It was lacking flavor but adding generous amounts of salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese made a big difference. My companion had the tropical crab salad and it was fantastic. Refreshing and flavorful. The whole, sliced avocado was a nice touch. And it was just a vibrant looking dish. We sat outside and a gaggle of ducks kept hanging out with us. I thought it was cute (minus the duck waste), but it was a bit much for my companion who doesn't like birds on the least). All in all a lovely time during my visit to TX. read more

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Food was good, honestly Ive been here before and the food was way better. I feel like when the restaurant is full the food taste better but if you go on a slow day it's ok. Service is fast and attentive. There were literally only like 6 tables of people at the whole restaurant so it was expected service to be efficient. Ambiance, this is the reason I come here because it's quiet and a nice place to sit outside to enjoy the breeze and water. read more

Last night I met up with a group of friends at Opus. I ordered the Cajun pasta. It was meh. Not much flavor happening in that dish. I was expecting a lot more since it was titled "Cajun". The best thing they have going in my opinion, is the setting and location. I left underwhelmed and paid good money for "meh" food. All in all I was very disappointed. read more

This was our very first visit here. Loved the atmosphere, the food and the drinks. Service was great, we will be back to try more on the menu and extensive cocktail menu. read more

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Wanted some fabulous basil lemon drop martinis. Had the most perfect ones at the last visit. The bartender today did not appear to be in a good mood and the basil Lemon Drop martinis, though not bad, reflected her bad mood. read more

Opus Ocean Grille - Basil Lemon Drop martini - Seafood Near Me - Clear Lake Shores, Texas

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First off, I am mad that I have lived within 3 miles of Opus Ocean Grille for the past 17 years and have never eaten here before this past weekend! One of the best meals we have had in a long time! The restaurant is beautiful, we loved the outside patio deck with their twinkling lights and breathtaking views of the yachts and water. Our server was fabulous, my lemon drop martini was out of this world and all of our food was fantastic! I got the halibut special topped with lump crabmeat and a dill cream sauce which was cooked to perfection. I chose to sub the roasted potatoes with a 1/2 stuffed baked potato and it was the best stuffed baked potato I have ever eaten! My green beans were seasoned and cooked great. My husband got the surf n' turf special and he said both were cooked beautifully. I took a bite of his filet and it was delicious! Our waters were always being filled, the staff were never overbearing but at the same time took excellent care of us. I highly recommend this gorgeous restaurant! We can't wait to go back!!! I want to try their weekend brunch too. read more

A really sweet spot. The red snapper was fantastic. The service so great. My waitress, Alejandra was so attentive and sweetly dispositioned that I felt at home and comfortable. I was on a business trip from Seattle and the Opus was a lovely reprieve from the work. read more

I had made a reservation online for Mother's Day brunch at Opus Ocean Grille and, to be extra sure everything was okay, I even called the restaurant afterward to confirm they could see my reservation on their end. As soon as the call connected, the lady asked if my reservation was for 8 people. I said no, I had just made a reservation for the following day at 11am and simply wanted to make sure everything looked fine on their side. She responded "oh okay," and never once mentioned there was any issue, overbooking, or possibility that our reservation would not be honored. We hung up, and naturally I believed everything was confirmed. The next morning, we arrived on time for our reservation. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere already felt uncomfortable. The staff stared at us without greeting us until a woman finally approached and asked if we needed something. I gave the reservation name, and she looked through a notebook full of scribbled notes before saying she couldn't find it and would get the manager. A man came over, asked for my name again, and then bluntly stated, "We don't have you on the list. We're fully booked until 8pm." I was honestly shocked, especially because I had specifically called the night before to confirm everything. Instead of apologizing or trying to help resolve the situation, his demeanor felt cold, dismissive, and as though we were inconveniencing them simply by showing up for a reservation we had made and confirmed. He then stated, "We emailed you stating this." Because there was already a line forming behind us, I simply said "okay" and walked out. As we were walking to the car, I checked my email -- and sure enough, the "email" had been sent at 9:55am THAT SAME MORNING. Our reservation was for 11am. Cancelling a reservation barely an hour beforehand on Mother's Day, after I had already called to confirm the reservation the previous night, was incredibly disappointing and unprofessional. This was supposed to be our first time trying this restaurant, but unfortunately the experience and the way the situation was handled left a very sour impression before we even sat down. read more

This is where friends and I meet for dinner on a Saturday about every three to four months. There is mostly seafood, but offers steaks as well. I had the red snapper with étouffée which was either awesome or I was starving I hadn't eaten since breakfast. The bread offering was great for dipping ans was fresh and had a crisp flaky crust. The friends had steak filet and tuna steak respectively. They were both pleased. They also like to get some top shelf whisky Macallen 12 year old for a better price than at other restaurants we go to. Service was outstanding. Our server was very on top of our details and was knowledgeable of the menu and bar offerings. I always like going there because it is tucked into the marina and is off the beaten path yet offers great higher-end selections at decent prices. read more

Parking is terrible. Food was okay but the service was great. We had the eggplant appetizer. It was delicious.

The food was good but the cocktails. The drinks can be better. The bread service could have been better. Having cold bread in a bag is not what I expected. read more

Great ambiance fair fresh food. Designed for clean McDonald's or Burger King food. Yelp sucks with the 85 character requirement

Service was great food was good but not great but again our server was top notch so made the experience very nice.

Let me start with the seafood gumbo, nice dark roux with plenty of shrimp, oysters and crab mixed throughout. Good flavor! We also had the fried calamari which were adequate. I had the soft shell crab as an entree, it was good. Service was ok. Nothing really stood out, I will give it another try because there was nothing wrong with the experience. Problem was I was expecting more. read more

First let me start on good. My husband and I have been coming here for a long time. we visit on more special occasions. which we love. very nice atmosphere service is better than most. food is good! a bit pricey but you cant go wrong with the sea bass and wedge salad. The disappointment was at the end its was are anniversary they did serve a piece of cake with a candle but charged us which is something never did. they over charged a few things which we got fixed. had a 20 dollar coupon which they would not take apparently it was for other opus. we asked when we got there. who knows it just left the evening in a bad taste. still will go back but seems like things have changed. read more

I went there for a happy hour, and if there is one thing you can't pass on, it would be the eggplant bruschetta with shrimp. The eggplant was melt in your mouth. Even if you don't like it, it doesn't matter, all you can taste is the shrimp bruschetta on top. Service at the bar was wonderful! Ask for Alexa. read more

Absolutely one of the best meals I have ever had! Had the special; stuffed flounder with grilled asparagus and mixed vegetables. SUPERB! Also had the avocado salad; avocado halves topped with shrimp salad...OMG! View of the harbor was fantastic. Wait staff was very attentive. Took a walk around the harbor afterwards just topped off a great evening. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

Beth is a true asset to Opus , she provides excellent service and a friendly smile and just makes everything better read more

Opus Ocean Grille - This is the food I didn't get to eat that I threw away or maybe she didn't maybe she boxed it up and took a home with her - Seafood Near Me - Clear Lake Shores, Texas

Was an incredible experience spending time with my family and introducing our little one to good seafood. The service was simply put, on-point, they were very accommodating to our requests and we enjoyed interacting with them all! Highly recommend for a nice date night, especially with the harbor right there and most of the tables have a nice view. Will be back for a date night for sure! read more

Excellent food and drinks at surprisingly great prices, with good service and waterfront marina view. We (a party of four) found this place on Yelp and were seated without reservations on a Friday night in June. Thank you, Opus maitre'd. Lovely decor allowed for our conversation. Parking right in front after looping around from the entry road. Only a few minutes from Space Center Houston and a great way to cap a day's visit there. We'll definitely return! read more

We made a reservation, so we checked in and were seated promptly. We sat outdoors, great view, music was a nice touch...not too loud, very relaxed ambiance. Service was great, our waitress was very attentive, gave great suggestions and feedback for us first timers. Meal started off with bread, butter, and our drinks. Bread was very good, served warm. We ordered the lobster Thermidor, lobster in mushroom sauce, side of roasted potatoes and green beans. Have to say the potatoes were the star of the show, could've eaten just the potatoes and would have been good. The lobster thermidor was very good, sauce was rich, could have used a tad bit more salt but overall very good. Potatoes roasted to perfection, great balance of salt and crispy skin. The shrimp scampi was good, portion size with no complaints; shrimp were fresh, sauce was light and creamy. We ordered the cherry cheesecake chimichanga with side of ice cream per our waitress's recommendation. It was spot on. Dessert was flaky, light, not too heavy and the ice cream was a nice balance. It was nice to see something different on the dessert menu. Our check was decent, meal was great. We will definitely be back soon to try other dishes. This was an excellent date night spot. read more

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Came here for brunch with my bestie on a beautiful Saturday , we were the only people sitting outside by the water for a while with perfect weather it was lovely. I had the crab cake Benedict and it was delicious , the hashbrowns were a bit bland but nothing a little ketchup didn't fix. read more

Opus Ocean Grille - Crab cake Benedict and hashbrowns - Seafood Near Me - Clear Lake Shores, Texas

Wow! My husband and I went out to celebrate and we could not have picked a better restaurant! Everything was SO fresh and tasted amazing. We haven't been out in a while so we tried a little bit of everything. Drinks, Appetizers, main dish, desserts. I have zero complaints. Our waitress, Brandy, was flawless. So nice. It was a fantastic experience. read more

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Great dinner. Had shrimp and grits. Amazing dish. They accommodated my food allergies. The cucumber cocktail was so yummy. Service was very attentive. read more

Skip this place and go to Tommy's for better oysters. Perry's for better lobster bisque. These folks wouldn't know overcooked seafood if it jumped up and broke their nose. Over cooked shrimp, chewy lobster, slow service, and overinflated egos from the staff. They would tell a Michelin Star chef he was wrong. Listening to the tables beside you tells you the patrons are there to be seen, not for the food(can't avoid hearing them because the tables are so close together, so forget privacy). It's supposed to be fine dining, but it's a facade. At least they couldn't mess up opening a bottle of wine. I will say they offer some good options there. Needless to say, won't go back. read more

Visiting from Phoenix and new to the seafood delicacies of the ocean, we wanted to try different seafood. Opus did NOT disappoint. The restaurant sits near the water where you can see some boats. Formal tables with a casual atmosphere. We started with garlic oysters. Tender oysters smothered in garlic and Parmesan cheese were delectable. We ordered the Red Snapper for our entree. Tender, flaky, covered in sauce. It was absolutely delicious. We fell in love. First time for both dishes. Opus showed us how to love oysters and Red Snapper. Thank you! It was an amazing dinner. read more

Opus Ocean Grille - Seafood Near Me - Clear Lake Shores, Texas

Everything was top notch. Very good dirty martinis Food was excellent Waitress was walking encyclopedia The view was exceptional read more

Location is tucked away in the clear lake shores marina. We came for my sister's birthday as a party of 8. Our server was down to earth. They were out of the one thing my little one wanted-mashed potatoes. This was a disappointment, but he made due with the twice baked potato instead. Our table shared oysters, tuna tartare, calamari, and jalapeño shrimp as appetizers. The tuna was probably the best of these. The table bread served in a white lunch sack was hard. Leave that alone. I indulged in two naughty coconut cocktails-delicious! I would've had more if I could've. The SHRIMP AND SCALLOP AU POIVRE was good, but on the heavier side. I ended up eating the seafood and veggies and left the angel hair alone. The bill came before we could order dessert. So we paid and ordered vanilla bean ice cream with bread pudding (since they didn't have crème brûlée). All-in-all, the ambiance and location are romantic. The food is pretty average considering we're on the gulf and seafood is offered nearly everywhere. I'd come back for drinks and a view. read more

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Good food for a special baby shower event. Also, our server Ohlawn made us feel right at home read more

Opus Ocean Grille - Shrimp Etouffee (Special/Secret Menu Item) - Seafood Near Me - Clear Lake Shores, Texas

Service was excellent. The food was delicous. Dinner there is wonderful. The ambience is nice with a chill vibe to make one feel relaxed. Definitely a go and see. Nicely cared for, you should not miss being treated to this lovely place. Located in South Shore Harbor Marina, great parking. read more

We have been coming he tree for years. Wait staff was not good, food was marginal and new bartender was terrible. Will not be back.

We tried the bar menu at Opus and were not disappointed. The ambiance in the bar was very classy. We started with a spicy Mexican Martini ( my favorite martini). Moving on, we had fried shrimp, French fries, and calamari with sweet and sour dipping sauce. The two bartenders did a great job considering that they had a full bar as well as making drinks for the dining room guests. Had it not been so windy we would have sat outside by the patio fire pit. read more

It's a bit far for us, off the 'beaten path' but when we want a terrific seafood dinner (or brunch) with a relaxed but not too casual, loud experience, Opus always comes through. Never had a bad dish, unpleasant person nor negative time at Opus! read more

I had a few bites and had them package the rest to go. Unfortunately they brought me the wrong food and I didn't realize until I was home. When I let them know about the mix up they very graciously offered me the same meal for free the next day. The au poivre is absolutely delicious. One of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. Divine. The creamy peppercorn sauce is to die for. And the service was great. I really appreciate them making up for the mistake. Can't wait to go back read more

Opus Ocean Grille - Seafood Near Me - Clear Lake Shores, Texas

This place has so much ambiance, class, great food and service. Highly recommend!! We may switch this up to our number one.

Great food Great service Great atmosphere. My favorite. My request for my birthday and Mother's day.

The location was a little hidden but beautifully scenic. The ambiance was amazing... Very upscale casual. The service was impeccable, shout out to my server Brandon. Food was good, side note, I have a hard time taking off my chef's hat when I go to other resturants. (I tend to lean a lil too hard on perfection when it comes to places of this price range.) Gave some constructive feedback for the back of the house... Nothing major. All together my experience was excellent! Enjoyed a good wine with the wife, then the patio afterwards. read more

Opus Ocean Grille - Shrimp and scallop au pouvre - Seafood Near Me - Clear Lake Shores, Texas

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I didn't get a photo of it, but the tuna tartare was incredible! I want to come back and have it again. We visited during our wedding anniversary and it was a very nice experience. read more

Opus Ocean Grille - Shrimp, lobster tail, and scallops - Seafood Near Me - Clear Lake Shores, Texas

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