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Downtown Aquarium at night - Downtown Aquarium, Houston, TX

Downtown Aquarium

4.5
4.5
2571 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
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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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 101 times today

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Additional information

  • 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, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

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What 2,571 people are saying

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Kid-friendly

  • Houston

    Kid-friendly

  • Houston

    Most Booked

  1. DerekY

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a nice dinner before the ballet we always have dinner here before the show. …………..

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  2. CaSKi

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    Atmosphere was great. Quantity of food was more than enough. Selection was extremely limited, especially sides. I was surprised there were not more fish items offered. No baked potatoes offered at all. Food was good, but not for the price you pay for the meal. No one in our party of 10 thought the food was something to rave about. The only suggestion the waiter had for our gluten intolerant guest was zucchini noodles. Would have liked to have seen more options. We had to ask for the bread. Prices almost double other restaurants of the same value and you have to pay for parking in addition to the meal. This is probably the last time I eat there.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Corpus Christi

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Overcharged my classic burger which costs $13.99 on the menu and charged me $22. Never happened before. Bad experience

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  4. LeonelB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very good but very expensive. Kids grilled cheese was $10.

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  5. CheyanneS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    I am thankful we made reservations. There was a bit of a wait since it was prime dinner time and we walked right up and got sat immediately. Excellent service.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    Great place to sit by the fish. But the food it’s alright.

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  7. DorothyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food great atmosphere!! Will go there again for sure!

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  8. LadyW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    The restaurant itself is very nice. The staff is friendly and attentive. I loved that I could see the beautiful fish throughout the restaurant. The food is comparable to Red Lobster, so if you like premade food you’ll enjoy it. I would go back for the experience but not the food. I prefer my food freshly prepared especially seafood. Other than that I enjoyed myself.

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  9. CamilaS

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the good was delicious and the service was great.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Delicious and hot food served in minutes. Awesome experience, 10 out of 10 highly recommend!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Always a fun experience at this restaurant! Food is superb!!! Will definitely be back when in Houston.

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  12. CurrishaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing!!! Food and all!! Loved the underwater vibe!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    The service was poor. The food was good. The atmosphere is what you expect.

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  14. QuiyannaC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Everything was awesome. I wish then would add the grits back on the menu

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  15. DJBMD

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service Not much variety and somewhat overpriced Great for younger kids

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  16. MelhaineG

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Better food than last visit. Food was ok but have had much better quality at other landry locations. Brianna and Rosie were good waitresses . Hostesses upstairs could be a little more friendlier. Overall good but just came because of company. Not a place that we would just go anytime

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  17. ElizabethT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I had my birthday dinner with family and the service was Outstanding! From the waiters, food and the waiting time. I couldn't be more happier.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was actually very good. Big improvement on the food quality from years ago. Would definitely go again. Great service too.

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  19. IyadE

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a good time for our first time, we recommend it

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  20. Arkita

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Loved the ambiance! The restaurant is beautiful and clean! Our server was very attentive! The food was good! The catfish was undercooked, but the manager came out and took care of it! Will definitely visit again when in Houston.

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  21. WilliamR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food was great. Setting was wonderful. It was overshadowed by screeching/yelling kids. Don’t recommend if you want a restful dinner with the aquarium tanks. Great if you have kids , too.

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  22. SherrieM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Our waitress didn't bring us bread didn't ask if we wanted any.My daughter ordered a kids meal the lady toke our order.I had to call her back and ask if my daughters meal comes with a side she said yes so I told her what side. We also told her no onions on our food it came out with onions and good.We never saw our waitress again till I went and got manager.Didnt fix our food or discount but brought my son a cupcake for his birthday.

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  23. AndrewS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are from out of state and we really enjoyed our time here great experience and friendly staff.

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  24. Kait

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I believe the server was training but he was absolutely fantastic. Amazing and fast service. Overall amazing experience!

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  25. wedine

    Houston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Haven't been here in years. The exhibits are really well done. Very impressed with the different species as well as the tanks. Only takes an hour or 1.5 to get through the main aquarium. The screens are informative but cycle a tad too fast. The restaurant was a pleasant surprise with big portions of good food and excellent service. The tank there is fascinating with large fish that swim around the entire restaurant in the giant tank.

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  26. JaclynB

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are from Louisiana and found the food was very good! Much better than we anticipated for being at an aquarium/amusement area. Some of our favorites was the herb crusted salmon, surf & turf, and the cheese sticks for an appetizer. The shrimp ravioli was also very good! We were seated right beside one of the larger tanks so we had such a nice view throughout our meal. Would definitely go back!

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  27. ShawnaJ

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing from the food to the experience!

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  28. CeeCee

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommended. Very nice ambiance and excellent wait staff.

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  29. Brite

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    My wife got the Salmon and she liked it my daughter got the cajun shrimp pasta she also liked it I ordered the steak and lobster but I made a mistake and should have gotten my steak medium rare versus well done it was dry but overall a great experience and would definitely go back.

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  30. SharenaL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Would definitely recommend downtown aquarium to my family friends and co workers!!

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  31. WilburV

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Although we had a reservation we still had to wait 45 minutes to be seated. Waiter appeared very exhausted did not refill our glasses nor asked if we need anything else.

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  32. RonaldK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wait staff were friendly and attentive. The food was outstanding, and very reasonably priced. The aquariums and tiger exhibits were amazing🙏🏻

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  33. jlanephoto

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food3service5ambience5
    Noted we had an ADA family member when we booked. Although noted on our reservation, we ended up on the extreme far end of the floor opposite side of the buffet line. All a manager would do is apologize. Huge issue trying to push someone in a wheelchair through a narrow walkway to get to the buffet. Standing rib roast at the carving station was totally overcooked to the point it was tough to cut with only a butter knife, and was equally touch to chew. Isn't a standing rib roast supposed to be somewhat pink in the middle and tender? This was a huge disappointment, and one of the reasons you pay so much for this type of buffet. Some dessert items were hard to get as they couldn't keep up with stocking them. Female party members complained of a lack of toilet paper in the bathrooms.

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  34. GelesaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing, from the service to the live music and the food! Had a wonderful time!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Outstanding service. My mom and her sisters really enjoyed the aquarium.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great Mother’s Day brunch at the aquarium! Fast service and great food and views.

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  37. EdmondL

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My kids love the Aquarium, great atmosphere, good food, service was good, it was packed for Mother's Day, we will definitely be back

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  38. RyanJ

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience5
    My food wasn't even edible. My wife food was ok so she ate some of hers

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  39. SLTraveller

    Houston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience- food was tasty, service was good, prices were reasonable. Thoroughly enjoyed it

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  40. ErikaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Made a reservation for Mother’s Day, overall great experience and food was delicious.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

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

Downtown Aquarium is rated 4.5 stars by 2571 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 101 times today
Google Map for Downtown Aquarium

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–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • 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, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

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