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Downtown Aquarium at night - Downtown Aquarium, Houston, TX

Downtown Aquarium

4.6 (3100)
$30 and under
Seafood
410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 83 times today

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
The Aquarium Restaurant offers guests an exciting and unique dining experience in an extraordinary setting. Your underwater adventure begins as you are seated around the 150,000 gallon aquarium with excellent views of giant groupers, reticulated rays, majestic sawfish, and other fascinating creatures as they swim right by your table. The Aquarium is not only a feast for the eyes, but also for the palate. Make a splash with deliciously fresh seafood, steak, chicken and decadent desserts all served in an unbelievable underwater setting.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 223-3474
  • Website
    http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumhouston/dining.asp
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next unforgettable event in the Nautilus Ballroom at the Downtown Aquarium. With an elegant atmosphere, customizable menus, and expert event coordination, it’s ideal for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations of all kinds.
  • Private party contact
    Sergio Zapata: (713) 223-3474
  • Location
    410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Memorial Drive
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    METRORail Train: Travel northbound (Fannin North). Exit train at Preston and Main. Walk west on Preston to Bagby.
  • Entertainment
    Aside from our amusement rides, midway games and Aquarium exhibits - guests can enjoy holiday brunch weekends, festivals, live music and events throughout the year. Some of these include Shark Weekend, Smash the Squash Halloween event, Latin Beats, Romance Under the Sea, Easter Brunch, and Breakfast with Santa. Our full calendar of events is on our website.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Downtown Aquarium's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 3,100 people are saying

Downtown Aquarium reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Kid-friendly

  • Houston

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Downtown Aquarium offers a unique dining experience with its mesmerizing aquarium setup and "beautiful ambiance." Guests rave about the "amazing" service from attentive staff and the "fabulous" food, especially seafood. Ideal for families and special occasions, the venue is praised as a "must-go" spot, despite some service hiccups.
3,100 Reviews

  1. LE

    Houston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Too many screaming children running Around inside the restaurant. Great for kids but not for adults.

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  2. Jose

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is really good and tasty, great dish presentation.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch at the Aquarium restaurant downtown. Our server Alanna was fantastic, she was kind, helpful, and very knowledgeable. Not only was she superb, but all the servers and the hosts we interacted with, as well as the manager were wonderful. I was very impressed. We had two enthusiastic children with us (3 & 5) who were so happy to watch the fish in the aquarium. They were asking tons of questions about the kinds of fish and even if a server was passing by and heard they would answer their questions. They were all very knowledgeable about the aquarium. It was very nice of them to go out of their way. Our daughter has a pineapple allergy and the manager came by to discuss it with us. We went on a Saturday when it was very busy and they still treated us like we were the only people in there. The food was great and our kids had the painted Shark Rice Krispie treat which was a huge hit! Thank you to the whole staff for making our first family visit to the aquarium unforgettable!! We will be back!! 5 stars!!

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  4. Brooklyn

    Unspecified2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, amazing ambiance! The design of the restaurant is beautiful.

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  5. Christal

    Houston2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    That was the worst food and drinks I’ve ever had! I heard that it was bad but I didn’t expect it to be that bad!

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  6. Heather VIP

    Houston5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    burger took over 30 mins my son was finished eating waaaay before me it was after 8 pm when my burger came had to ask 3 difft servers for mustard and mayo never refilled coke etc etc was ridiculous as we were only table w one other there when ordered only me and my son

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  7. Ashley

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was graduation weekend and Jayden was a wonderful server and an awesome experience

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  8. Abby

    Houston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was fabulous. The service and food was amazing.

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  9. Larry

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the atmosphere was out of this world. Or should I say under the sea!!! Fabulous and highly recommend this for dining.

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  10. Marquita

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I LOVED everything. Not one complaint. The ambiance was nice. The hostess and waiter Kevin were EXCEPTIONAL. The hostess greeted me with a smile and welcoming demeanor. The waiter Kevin was also sweet. He was very attentive but not overbearing. I had the red snapper, my first time everything it and it was excellent. My daughter had the dbl meat burger and it was excellent as well. She said it was very juicy. I have nothing bad to say!

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FAQs

Downtown Aquarium offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 223-3474.

Downtown Aquarium is rated 4.6 stars by 3100 OpenTable diners.

Downtown Aquarium does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 83 times today
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410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Memorial Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    METRORail Train: Travel northbound (Fannin North). Exit train at Preston and Main. Walk west on Preston to Bagby.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Aside from our amusement rides, midway games and Aquarium exhibits - guests can enjoy holiday brunch weekends, festivals, live music and events throughout the year. Some of these include Shark Weekend, Smash the Squash Halloween event, Latin Beats, Romance Under the Sea, Easter Brunch, and Breakfast with Santa. Our full calendar of events is on our website.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumhouston/dining.asp
  • Phone number
    (713) 223-3474
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next unforgettable event in the Nautilus Ballroom at the Downtown Aquarium. With an elegant atmosphere, customizable menus, and expert event coordination, it’s ideal for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations of all kinds.
  • Private party contact
    Sergio Zapata: (713) 223-3474

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