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Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine, Houston, TX

Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine

4.7
4.7
2185 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Owned and operated by the Teas family for over 15 years, Eugene's (formally Danton’s Gulf Coast Seafood Kitchen), continues to serve Houston's finest Cajun-style Gulf Coast Cuisine. Conveniently located between Montrose and River Oaks. The restaurant is a neighborhood spot where everyone feels at home.

Join us in celebrating the flavors and traditions of the Gulf Coast in a charming, casual-fine dining atmosphere. All our dishes are made from scratch (except the Ranch dressing and Blue Bell ice cream) and our seafood and steaks are grilled over a wood-burning fire of oak and hickory. The freshest seafood, USDA certified beef steaks, delicious sides, daily specials, decadent desserts, wonderful wines, best martini’s in town and genuine Southern hospitality are a few of the things that will keep you coming back.

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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 19 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Steak, Oyster Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (713) 807-8883

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Jonny Valdivia

  • Private party facilities

    The entire restaurant can accommodate 150 guests, the Main Dining room is a private dining seats up to 50-60, the Oyster Bar seats up to 70, semi private Oyster bar can seat from 25, and The "Jail" is a semi-private area in the back of the main dining room that's enclosed that can accommodate up to 8-10 guests.

  • Private party contact

    Kyle Teas: (855) 691-9112

  • Neighborhood

    Midtown / Montrose

  • Cross street

    McDuffie Street

  • Parking details

    Street parking also available

  • Entertainment

    Live Music on Sunday from 11am-3pm. 4pm on Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,185 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Houston

    Seafood

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  1. Luv2Eat

    Houston

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service and the food was really good. Definitely a go to restaurant.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Grate as always. Easily a top five restaurant in Houston. Best seafood in town!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent spot and fantastic food. Great for a dinner out. And we always love the food.
  4. TeePARTY

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hidden Gem! This restaurant gets my highest vote for service, and quality - you will be hard pressed to find a better high-quality meal at a fair price anywhere. The wait staff is very professional, the bar is exceptional, and the food is second to none. Will be going back to eat at Eugenes very soon for sure!!
  5. BillD

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and service. Atmosphere and variety
  6. Beth

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant and keep going back. Food is excellent as is the service. Ambiance is great and it’s quiet! I can actually hear my companions without the din of noise. It’s great for special occasions, date night, business meal, or just a casual night out with friends.
  7. MarkM

    Houston

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere! Can highly recommend to anyone!
  8. Bill

    Houston

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a fabulous dinner while watching March Madness basketball games on the bar tv's. The Crab Danton appetizer was superb, as was the perfectly prepared Snapper with lump crab meat and the grilled Sea Bass. Don't skip the onion rings and the okra & tomatoes amongst several good sides. We succumbed to the temptation of finishing our meal with the pecan ball with chocolate sauce.
  9. RickH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent in every aspect. That is why i go back for our special occasions. Recommended to friends and now they are multi-time attendees.
  10. evejlee

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent in all categories
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New favorite place!! Snapper Kyle was amazing! Wife had a steak that did not disappoint either!
  12. BillE

    Houston

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I enjoyed the meal, but the food was luke warm when it arrived at the table.
  13. JulieH

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love the food and the service. I love that there is a dress code though there were a few men wearing caps or hats!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From appetizers and salad to dessert, every dish was delicious! We will be back! Enjoyed stuffed shrimp and Salmon Bianca. Best cream brûlée I’ve ever had!
  15. Sharon

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Eugene’s every time I go! Delicious food, friendly service, great atmosphere.
  16. DebbyD

    Houston

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My friends crab cakes had some crab shells in them.
  17. HouWho

    Houston

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Corn & Crab Bisque is always a winner. Any dish named ". . . . Kyle" (the owner) will be special -- but inquire first about the spiciness level if you do not prefer a little extra Cajun kick to your food.
  18. Archback

    Houston

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always! I’ve dined at Eugene’s dozens of times and it’s always great. Highly recommended.
  19. Beth

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants in town. Every experience I have had there has been fabulous!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best seafood in town. Kyle's creative "Cajun Dishes" are the best. Excellent menu and great service. One of the top three restaurants in Houston.
  21. SusanS

    Houston

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a fantastic meal and a wonderful time! Christie was an awesome waitress, suggesting great things to try and very personable. The owner, Kyle, came by the table to say hi and that always nice to hear from an owner. We can’t wait to go back and enjoy the spring weather at an outside table!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the sea bass…very fresh and great….good service
  23. Sandpaper

    Houston

    87 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a very enjoyable dinner with Jennifer providing excellent service throughout the evening!
  24. Ripcord

    Houston

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As Always the Best of the Best Food and Services!
  25. Amazing

    Dallas

    74 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    This was our first time dining at Eugene’s. The food was fantastic. Best grilled redfish I have ever had and I appreciate that you can order a half portion. My husband ordered one of the crab dishes and was also pleased. Service was slow because every table was filled but we were not in a hurry so it was ok. Very nice upscale atmosphere, with a friendly vibe. The special seafood appetizer was amazing. I would give the food 10 stars if I could!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Birthday celebration
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food & service was stellar. We hadn’t visited in a while and were happy to see that this continues to be a great restaurant!
  28. Sportsmed

    Las Vegas

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food
  29. DJMack

    Alabama

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience!
  30. StaceyB

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my go to choice when folks are in from out of town. Great ambiance. Great mixture of people. The food is fabulous and the service is always top notch. The menu is diverse enough for everyone to find something they like. Eugene's is classically cool.
  31. Parker

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    Wanted to have a seafood experience while in Houston. All the reviews led us to this establishment. Food bland and needed a healthy dose of seasoning. I ordered the crab cake stuffed flounder and was quickly disappointed. My spouse orders the gumbo and the flavor was equally lack luster. Restaurant is in what would be considered a gentrified neighborhood but the food prices were more elevated than the flood waters during a rain storm. Recommendation: less focus on linen tablecloths and more on flavor and culinary skills
  32. KellyW

    Houston

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    My only complaint is we had a reservation for 6 and the table they put us at had one side against the wall. 4 of the 6 people were over 60 years old (one was 90) so it was difficult having the chairs very snugly between the wall and the table. One of the young ones was 6'5" so we couldn't put him against the wall. It was 11:30 am and not at all crowded, so it was very surprising to me that half of us had to be crammed in against the wall like that, especially with a reservation. Otherwise, the food and service was splendid.
  33. SeanP

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot. Great atmosphere and the food is awesome
  34. APHouston

    Houston

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great gumbo, oyster and shrimp pasta! Great service and reasonable prices
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere was great staff was very friendly
  36. ChadM

    Houston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service! Loved the shrimp &grits!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was recommended by one of my friends and went there with my wife and him. We enjoyed oysters, shrimps, cajun balls and wines. I can see a lot of people there enjoying dinners, i feel that this place is ideal for couples or group of 3-4 people.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really good meal, excellent wine (selected by our excellent waiter Joseph).
  39. ShannonH

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding Gulf Coast seafood.
  40. JohnM

    Utrecht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eugene's is always awesome, as was its predecessor, Danton's Gulf Coast Kitchen... the best and freshest food outside of New Orleans and is definitely on par with Galatoire's!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • 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
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 807-8883.

Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine is rated 4.7 stars by 2185 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine

1985 Welch Street, Houston, TX 77006

Additional information

  • Cross street

    McDuffie Street

  • Neighborhood

    Midtown / Montrose

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Steak, Oyster Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Street parking also available

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Jonny Valdivia

  • Entertainment

    Live Music on Sunday from 11am-3pm. 4pm on Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (713) 807-8883

  • Private party facilities

    The entire restaurant can accommodate 150 guests, the Main Dining room is a private dining seats up to 50-60, the Oyster Bar seats up to 70, semi private Oyster bar can seat from 25, and The "Jail" is a semi-private area in the back of the main dining room that's enclosed that can accommodate up to 8-10 guests.

  • Private party contact

    Kyle Teas: (855) 691-9112

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