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1751 Sea and Bar, Houston, TX

1751 Sea and Bar

4.5
4.5
923 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
1751 offers seasonally inspired menus featuring the highest quality seafood and meats available from the local Gulf coast and beyond. Our full raw bar features several different varieties of oysters and rare delicacies such as live uni and O-toro fatty tuna when available. There is something for every diner — from a traditional dining experience with simply prepared fish to a multicourse experience of shareable small plates.

Our name is a nod to the Gin Act of 1751, an ode to our vast assortment of over 100 different gins and our pride in being Houston’s premier gin bar. Enjoy one of our hand-crafted specialty cocktails or gin and tonics in our inviting lounge or with a few small plates at our large community table.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Cocktail Bar, Oyster Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (832) 831-9820

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    JD Woodward

  • Private party facilities

    Semi-private space/area available, please call for information.

  • Neighborhood

    Heights / Washington

  • Cross street

    Koehler/East 2nd Street

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 923 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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  1. Epicurious

    Houston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Sat at the oyster bar. Not really anyone’s station so I had to flag down someone whenever I needed anything. I get that it’s winding down there, and looked short handed Still a great food experience
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience2
    Our Server did a horrible job. When I asked what the Chefs Special was he responded by saying Starwberry Grouper and that’s it. His name is Patt B. Horrible server. When he worked with another table he explained the entire dish, showed the fish on the wall, etc. I think it had a lot to do with the color of my skin. Needless to say I won’t be revisiting. The food was pretty good, not amazing. I ordered the Chef’s Whole Fish, Chefs Fish, and the Huckleberry Goat for dessert.
  3. TorreP

    Central Texas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ambience is great and the food was delicious as always !!
  4. TexasTrue

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Amazing service and dinning. This place will be missed when they close down next month. Get in now before it’s gone.
  5. LoydHouston

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for a quiet birthday celebration for my husband, who is a gin lover. He ordered one of the cocktails with color changing gin and enjoyed it immensely. I ordered the F.D.M martini made with Citadel gin. It was perfectly made, thick with those almost frozen bits and barely skipped over my tongue. He loved his shrimp cocktail and the Blue Point Oysters I ordered were definitely on "point", as was the horsradish spicy cocktail sauce. He had perfectly seared scallops. He did wish there had been just one more scallop on the plate and I agreed. I had the slow baked salmon. I love to pan sear my salmon, but if I can figure out how to slow bake salmon to buttery, velvety perfection like they did at 1751 Sea & Bar, I may never leave home again. His desert was the Mallory cake, a lemon and sesame sponge cake with loads of great flavor. My desert was the Huckleberry G.O.A.T. a goat cheese and white chocolate cheese cake on a pistachio cookie crust with brambleberry compote on top. It had a slight hint of sweet from the huckleberries. In conclusion, I've heard that 1751 is about to close, but might reopen at some time in the future in a yet to be determined location. Please hurry up and reopen!!!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the new menu and the service was great as always.
  7. BMChitlin

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Nice staff. Food was tasty. Will come back.
  8. Turbodog

    Houston

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Celebrating an Anniversary. One with a zero in it. Treated ourselves to the seafood tower. Adrian sugggested a great champagne. Made for a great night.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I love, love, love this restaurant. The food is so good and service to match. Comparable seafood dishes in other restaurants go for much higher prices, so they offer great value. The servers offer great recommendations if you need them. And the wine and cocktails are very good. Lovely place. We are happy to keep coming here.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    It was super busy for a Friday and they were short staffed. The waiter and even hostess were apologetic about the slow service, which I appreciated. However, there was a table of 5 that seemed to have 3-4 dedicated people serving them. Maybe they were important people but as a result the rest of the restaurant suffered. It would have been nice if management had recognized or cared about the experience for the rest of the patrons. I might be back for a drink at the bar but it won’t be soon nor will it be table service.
  11. TimC

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Really great place! Food and services were both wonderful.
  12. heights

    Houston

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Hugo always makes our experience amazing! The fried shrimp is amazing. Scallops also received rave reviews at our table. Never had a bad meal.
  13. htowneater

    Houston

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Service was good. Bread, calamari and salmon were good. Crispy skin snapper - small, over cooked, and dry Martini - small
  14. FoodieMan86

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was really good! Our waiter was excellent. He worked with bartender to create a drink to my liking, altering a drink on menu (making it spicier and adding something else to it that I told him I like). The food was fresh and tasty. Got seafood with the snow crab claws, a couple dozen oysters, and also the oyster/caviar flight which were all really good!! And then we got the squid ink gnocchi and it was so good we ordered it again. We were full (from a burger we had earlier in the day partly) so didn't get to order any of the large dishes but for our first time there was wonderful. We will be back. Nice to have a fine Seafood restaurant like that in Heights when in the mood for a little more upscale (but not too stuffy that you couldn't bring a kid along!).
  15. CadeM

    Houston

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    This place was amazing, we definitely will return.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant ever! Wait staff and food is incredible!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great service. These meals: tuna, grilled shrimp, ceviche, oysters,and calamari where fantastic. The New Zealand muscles looked great but a bit dry and meat smallish. Desert banana split was fun to share with surprise and welcome pandan flavor ice cream.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall1food3service2ambience1
    Decor was nice, crowd was light which was good for me. But our waiter was not attentive - asking questions about the oyster menu seemed uninformative. When we told him my date was gluten AND dairy sensitive he missed the mark on one and not the other - made ordering the side useless. And then the worst part of the whole night - guest at table next to us was so loud the whole restaurant could hear yet we were stuck next to the table. The waiter and manager could not have missed it and yet still allowed it to continue. When we asked the hostess for a quiet corner, we were placed next tk the loudest group possible. The attention to detail was tone deaf.
  19. mandbk1015

    Houston

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Had two different kinds of oysters and both were delicious. The baked king salmon was done perfectly. Sat at the bar and loved the bar chef. He kept us entertained. Our waitress found have been more attentive and took a while to Get drinks. We will go back.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I keep coming back! Menu changes seasonally for drinks and cuisine.
  21. MichelleH

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    They had a great variety of gin to try and the food was delicious.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    The martinis were tiny but other cocktails (old fashion, G&T’s etc) were excellent! The seafood selection was awesome with equal preparation, presentation and taste! Definition will be back.
  23. ChefRMW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The oysters were amazing and the chef’s fresh fish preparation was fabulous! Black drum and red snapper were featured. Pierce was an amazing waitress and quite knowledgeable with regard to the cocktails as well as the cuisine. It was our second time to enjoy this restaurant and we will be back!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    College grad son’s first job.
  25. Margo

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time-great happy hour! Good wine prices, had oysters and several small plates, all very good. Hugo was our server-very friendly and accommodating! Can’t wait to go back!
  26. Dinner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and food! Hugo is one of the best servers ever, he always elevates our experience!
  27. Seeray

    Houston

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesomely created dishes. Service is always over the top.
  28. NickM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Poor service and very small portions. Odd music choice for that vibe and price. Advertised as a gin bar only had 4 craft cocktails on the menu. Overall experience was disappointing. We will not be returning.
  29. CliffM

    Houston

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Food was all very tasty, the smoked salmon and the calamari in particular. They were out of our first-choice wine but the alternative was good. Service was very attentive and friendly. It was busy and the place had a nice buzz.
  30. AbbyW

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great drinks, food and service! Our table tried a couple of their mixed drinks and they were all delicious. And the seafood was all amazing, especially the salmon belly dish.
  31. RyanS

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service and food was exceptional. Some of the best fish and dessert I’ve ever had.
  32. DanS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the cocktails to oysters to main course to desserts, the entire menu was outstanding at 1751 Sea and Bar. Don't let the location in a strip mall fool you - the ambiance is trendy and spacious on the inside and the chef and waitstaff really know what they're doing here. I would highly recommend getting the grilled oysters and a side of the potatoes - you won't regret it!
  33. Alex

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    oak grilled oysters and fried calamari were super good and worth the money in my opinion, overall a fine dining experience.
  34. JGGG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We chose this restaurant for our holiday work dinner. Service was excellent. Our waitress made great suggestions and answered our many questions (our group was new to this restaurant so we had a lot). Food was delicious! Could not complain about any of it. I will note we mostly got all the shareable, small bite options (in addition to the oysters) so I cannot comment on the entrees. Food is a bit pricey for small-ish servings, which having the shareable options we knew they would be the case, but just be aware you'll be getting one bite of most things. Overall, would recommend for a group outing.
  35. BestKeptSecret

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing wine pricing here! How have I not learned about this place yet? Crispy snapper was simply and deliciously prepared. Himachi crudo very fresh, chawanmushi a little salty but still one of the most interesting chawanmushi presentations I've ever seen, great texture on the calamari. Delicious assortment of cocktails to begin for the gin lover. Can't wait to come back with a larger group and destroy that wine list!
  36. ANOnymous

    Houston

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Service very slow and a bit arrogant. Menu seemed more limited than I remembered. Forgot our drinks, then only brought 2 of three when reminded. $20.00 banana split was WAY overpriced. Not a place I’ll want to return to quickly.
  37. ajmn

    Houston

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and great atmosphere. The small plates were particularly fantastic. The heirloom tomato dish was just incredible. And I don’t like tomatoes. But it’s pricy for what you get.
  38. DavidD

    Houston

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love the seafood tower it has to be the best in the city. I have tried many and go back. The service is outstanding as well.
  39. WorkingLunch

    Houston

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely staff. Delicious cocktails and food. Great oyster selection. Highly recommend!
  40. Turbodog

    Houston

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great Louisiana and east coast oyster deal at happy hour. Best gin selection in town.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

1751 Sea and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (832) 831-9820.

1751 Sea and Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 923 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Koehler/East 2nd Street

  • Neighborhood

    Heights / Washington

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Cocktail Bar, Oyster Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    JD Woodward

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (832) 831-9820

  • Private party facilities

    Semi-private space/area available, please call for information.

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