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Gatsby's Prime Seafood

4.5
4.5
187 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Gatsby's Prime Seafood amplifies the standard of excellence through chef curated delicacies amidst elegant surrounds nestled in River Oaks. The combination of an open imagination with an equal respect for tradition allows us to showcase an ample Lunch, Dinner, and Bar menu set to satisfy any palette.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, American, Dining Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Tue, Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (713) 485-0039

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

What 187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service was exceptional. Not too packed or noisy
  2. TXFoodie

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Patrick the manager and Jose (our server) made our evening very special. Excellent food, especially the deviled egg appetizers and the fried calamari, shrimp and peppers dish was fantastic. They take a lot of pride in customer experience in how they manage the restaurant.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely AMAZING!!! I will definitely be back!! Our waitress was very attentive and made sure I had an amazing 33rd Birthday!
  4. Johnr

    Houston

    152 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    152 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We like this restaurant very much. The seafood is always fresh and delicious. My favorites are the crab cakes, spinach salad and the redfish. Mark always arranges a nice table for us. Our waiter Danielle was very pleasant and efficient. The manager Pat Smith gave us a lovely welcome and came by to check on us a couple of times. I highly recommend it.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good will be back for sure me and my wife had a grate time
  6. IkennaO

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Food was bland… service took forever… Restaurant aesthetics was best thing about the experience.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Nicholas was fantastic! Food was flavorful and ambiance was nice. I will definitely be back.
  8. NovalA

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Our Mother's Day meal was absolutely awrsome!. Presentation, portion size, dining choices, and delicious food was not to compared. Our severe could have been more attentative, but she apologized and said she had a knee problem. Nonetheless, we were patient and enjoyed our meal.
  9. Britt

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    My overall experience was great. Toward the end of the night our server stop coming by. It took her awhile to bring our ticket. Then even longer to come back so we can pay. She would visit the tables around us but not come to our table. It wasn’t busy and it was the end of the night. I asked about steak sauce. She told me they should have some but never brought any. Never even said if the restaurant was out of it or not. She also didn’t pack our food correctly. She gave my friend my food and gave me her stuff. The food was great and they experience was wonderful. The server didn’t make the full experience to good.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Food was so-so, unfortunately service was super slow, they forgot an item and they brought a check that had a bottle of champagne on it from another table. We sat with dirty plates and no drinks for most of the meal. Too bad. Wont be going back.
  11. Smiley

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food was exceptional and loved how management stopped by to introduce himself and converse.
  12. DanaK

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazon scallop appetizer and probably among the best sea bass we’ve enjoyed in a long time. Delish! Excellent plating and eye-appealing decor.
  13. Johnr

    Houston

    152 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    152 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the moment we walked in the door from the time we left, the friendliness and helpfulness was amazing. The food was so fresh and delicious. We had a range of appetizers that were fabulous. I highly recommend the redfish blackened. A big thank you to Mark Newton for his recommendations and suggestions. Our server Nicholas was very attentive and friendly. We will certainly be coming back.
  14. CourtneyS

    Mississippi

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! The restaurant was beautiful. And the service was amazing! I will be coming back!
  15. SanSan

    Houston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place to celebrate my hubby’s birthday. Food was on point and delicious. I wouldn’t say they cater to kids/toddlers. We did bring ours but our toddler is low maintenance (he just want fries) so he was good. We did tell them in advance about a birthday celebration and the menu was personalized (lovely touch). Must get: - spice crab poke - lobster bisque - crab cake - twin lobster - cream corn brûlée
  16. michaels

    Houston

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have dined there twice. May be the best seafood in Houston now. I eat out 5 days a week. Their fish quality and preparation is excellent.
  17. LitzyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and the food was delicious
  18. SteakLover

    Houston

    40 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    For the cost of it, it just didn’t seem to have the atmosphere of a high-end restaurant in the overall Parren seem like it was an old restaurant. It’s just been retrofit it and paint has been splashed onto it just didn’t have the high in touch to it.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Nicholas made the experience for us. I will only return with a group if I can have him as my waiter
  20. TeresaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We will definitely be back!!! The atmosphere was great, our server Jose was amazing and the food wow. The food danced on my taste buds and made me beg for more! I highly recommend Gatsby prime seafood.
  21. Amazing

    Houston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious crab cake for an appetizer, mostly ALL crab meat! Entree was a blackened red snapper with a side of sauteed spinach. Beautifully cooked, enjoyed it. Generous servings. We will put this into our regular rotation!
  22. Kaoru

    Houston

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Food was ok, but they should work on so many other areas. Right now they are a 3-star restaurant pretending to be 5-star restaurant. Everything about the place screams low budget! Everything from the layout of the space to the accessories in the bathroom. We knew it was going to be not-so-good experience when we saw the hostess looking less than presentable when we walked in.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My girlfriend and I treated ourselves out tonight. We had dinner at Gatsby’s before going to a comedy show. Everything was absolutely fantastic! Our waitress, Danielle, was exceptional. She hides is through the entire meal, offered suggestions on everything from appetizers to desserts. We felt like we were the center of attention the whole time. Absolutely amazing! We’ll definitely return soon. Side note - Get the corn! Thank me later.
  24. LadyQ

    Houston

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The interior exudes elegance - royal deep decor and ambiance throughout the restaurant ... could use a couple of trees/shrubs (seagrass) to break up the grand open space. We ordered spicy crab poke (app), surf & turf, and seabass, which were deliciously outstanding. The steak was tender and tasteful, and the lobster melted like butter. The cream corn brulee is to die for! The lobster bisque, however, could use some improvements. I have had better. We also ordered the scallops from the main menu; they were delicious, but the presentation was bare. The plate could use some creativity there. We ordered a few cocktails, and those were good. I came here with my family to celebrate my birthday. The restaurant created a personalized menu and surprised us with a complimentary birthday key lime mousse. Overall great restaurant and has excellent service, though a little slow for the small crowd Fri evening, and parking should be complimentary (it's $10)
  25. Johnh

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    Service is a 12 out of 10! (I didn’t like how Valet charges $10 however) but the butlers they got working this place are GREAT! They completely made our anniversary special and the whole experience was great! The appetizers are phenomenal! The steak sucked. WAYYYY Over priced for an unseasoned steak. Same with the salmon. It was way too seasoned. But aside from that I was completely blown away with the place and the drinks were great! I will absolutely be going back there! This is one of my new favorite restaurants having just moved to the area. I absolutely recommend going there to eat.
  26. Neelo

    Houston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Family dinner for holiday celebration. Excellent food and service. Will come again.
  27. ScottM

    Houston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valets open doors to a beautiful decor inside. Good pours from the bartender. Deviled eggs with shrimp crack were a real treat. Redfish was very good and the cream corn and spinach was outstanding. Entire staff brought their A game.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience. The food and service are top notch, either at the bar or at a table. The great staff and teamwork make this place stand out. Kudos to all that make it happen. The management really knows how to create that personal experience.
  29. aslbdl

    Houston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time and definitely NOT my last. The restaurant is beautiful, almost elegant. The service, food, and portions were to perfection. I could find nothing negative about this outstanding experience.
  30. rere

    Houston

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    We went here for Easter brunch after church. The restaurant is lovely. However, the food was mediocre at best. It was also very expensive. I ordered salmon Crudo, which was exceptionally fishy/foul. The plan was for lobster bisque however, the sample the staff brought was thin/watered down and tasted terrible. I changed my order to the scallops appetizer and burrata salad both of which were palatable. The burrata was actually pretty good. The complimentary bread service was OK. My friends had the salmon entree with onion rings and the shrimp appetizer. The shrimp were pretty good and the sauce with the shrimp was good. The salmon was very bland. The onion rings were not very good. There wasn’t a kids menu, but she had a chicken Caesar salad, which was good. She also had plain macaroni and cheese that was also edible. I won’t be going back, which is sad because Houston is in desperate need of a good seafood restaurant. We also had problems with our bill at the end that required multiple trips back to void the transaction & that was really annoying.
  31. Quantico

    Houston

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    Over priced compared to other steak & seafood restaurants. Pretentious undertaking evidenced by decor and a $10 valet parking charge. I do not plan to return.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had an amazing birthday experience from the confirmation call . The hostess was so welcoming and jolly Mona My server was amazing and energy was everything.. To the chef coming out and the manager making sure everything was good .. I will be back when I’m in Houston .. Thanks for making my Big day amazing
  33. Paloma

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Know ahead of time, valet parking is not complementary ($10). Cocktails were good; enjoyed the deviled eggs and sautéed shrimp appetizers. Nice deep blue interior with beautiful chandeliers throughout. It does appear the restaurant is still refining overall service and functions, so I’ll plan to wait a bit before going back for a full dinner.
  34. Moutons

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were very impressed with our waiter Nick/Nicholas - his positive attitude and presentation of the menu was top notch. He addressed us by name each time he spoke with us. Also the manager came around twice to check on the quality of our service and if our food was to our liking. We were impressed and have already shared our experience and recommendation with our family.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had out-of-town visitors and food quality along with service reliability was important to us. We were not disappointed. The food was as expected, it was exceptional! The service was courteous and very attentive. There several nicely paced “check-ins” from management to make sure everything was okay. Thankfully, it was each time. Overall, our expectations were exceeded.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Dinner experience was quite nice! The valet service was HORRIBLE. When I arrived they parked my car no issue. Upon leaving, I gave the valet my ticket with $9 tip. The valet handed me the keys to my card with no intention of bringing my car to me. Once I walked to and was inside my car, the valet walked to my car to tell me I had not paid enough as the fee was $10. I did not see any sign indicating the valet amount. When I explained that I had a $20, a $5 and 4 $1’s, he said ok but was not happy. I won’t even get into the valet situation that occurred to my friend who had met me at the restaurant for dinner.
  37. MissyLea

    Houston

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding (thank you Thomas). Food was perfect. Recommend the deviled eggs!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Jose, was excellent. He provided great service. The lobster bisque was fair at best. Too much flour in the rouge. Entrees were good and made up for the so so appetizers. Jose remembered that we told him that it was our anniversary and brought us a dessert. He was excellent in an overall okay experience.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    When we pulled up there was no valet so we just parked ourselves. Totally fine since it was a Thursday night and plenty of available parking. Walked in and there was no host at the hostess stand. Only waited a few minutes and the manager on duty came right over. He was very nice and seated us at a good table in the back corner. Overall everything was pretty good. They seemed short staffed and our server forgot to put in our appetizer but the two servers that were working were doing their best. The food was delicious! Some of the best fish I’ve ever had. Kudos to the chef! I had the seabass (Oscar style) and my husband had the redfish w/shrimp. Mac and chz and broccolini were just as delicious. Drinks were ok.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food was great

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Gatsby's Prime Seafood is rated 4.5 stars by 187 OpenTable diners.

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 22 times today
Google Map for Gatsby's Prime Seafood

1212 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77019-3906

Additional information

  • Cross street

    W Dallas St

  • Neighborhood

    Montrose

  • Hours of operation

    Tue, Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, American, Dining Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Additional

    Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

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