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Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine, Houston, TX

Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine

4.8
4.8
2354 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

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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: (713) 807-8883
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 2,354 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Seafood

2,354 Reviews
  1. DavidH

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just great experience overall. There was nothing but good things to say from our group. The hostesses were great about changing the party size twice due to last minute birthday plans. I will be back. Would recommend reservations as it was pretty busy for the dinner rush.

    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It means everything to us to know you enjoyed your visit and we met your expectations. We hope to see you again soon.

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  2. MarthaK

    Houston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    DELICIOUS food in a lovely environment! We loved our sea bass and pecan crusted snapper. The crab Eugene starter was wonderful as well. PERFECTION. Can’t wait to return.

    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It means everything to us to know you enjoyed your visit and we met your expectations. We hope to see you again soon.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were excellent as always. We had a great dinner.

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  4. Blocker

    Houston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there for happy hour and had great service.

    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded 2 days ago

    Thanks eo much!

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  5. KIMELAL

    Houston

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eugene's has been my favorite restaurant in Houston for years. They have the best Salmon EVER. Joseph was a great server..

    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It means everything to us to know you enjoyed your visit and we met your expectations. We hope to see you again soon.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A subtle, truly elegant gem with first-rate food, service, and its cozy yet spacious feeling and French Gulf Coast atmosphere. I can hardly recall a fresher oyster. Eugene’s reminded us of favorite places in Paris and New Orleans. Clearly in a historic neighborhood but a little off the traffic. You could tell the staff took deserved pride, and many diners seemed frequent guests. The owner came out and greeted us generously. I wonder if there’s a couple of gestures to the old Danton’s.

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  7. Guilcajun

    Houston

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kyle and his team ALWAYS deliver!!!! The BEST food and service around!!! Made several new customers for them with this group we brought in tonight!!! ❤️

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  8. CBTexas

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite places to eat! Consistently delicious! Best onion rings in town.

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  9. Guesswho

    Houston

    151 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    151 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love to come to Eugene's. The food is always fantastic and the wait staff is just super. They have the best, mosr reasonanly priced oysters in Houston. And their deserts are fantastic.

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  10. TxEd

    Houston

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bought a gift card at a silent auction fundraiser. Thank you, Kyle for that donation. First time dining here and it won’t be our last. Everything was fresh, hot and delicious. Oysters were great as was the snapper, redfish and shrimp. Plenty of sides to choose from. The key lime pie was really good and the peanut butter ice cream pie was amazing. Great service and appreciated meeting and chatting with Kyle!

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  11. HouWho

    Houston

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as usual. Favorites tonight were the Lump Crab au gratin and the Lump Crab Madison.

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  12. BrandyA

    Houston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service and great ambiance. The poblano and crab soup was delish. The wood grilled scallops were outstanding. They have an extensive wine list. Good choice for after theater dinner.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were awesome. There was an office party that was a bit loud and foul. Perhaps Eugene’s should install a door for their private party room

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  14. JamesH

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eugene's is our go to place for great (and reasonably priced) oysters and delicious cocktails and Gulf Coast cooking.

    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It means everything to us to know you enjoyed your visit and we met your expectations. We hope to see you again soon.

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  15. Steven

    Houston

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve been to Eugene’s many times and have always found the food excellent and the service professional. Last night (Nov. 11) the place was very crowded, but the staff handled everything and everyone well.

    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It means everything to us to know you enjoyed your visit and we met your expectations. We hope to see you again soon.

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  16. MarieA

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and amazingly delicious food. Highly recommend.

    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It means everything to us to know you enjoyed your visit and we met your expectations. We hope to see you again soon.

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  17. Suzi

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eugene's food never disappoints! From the calamari appetizer, the snapper, sea bass, lump crab, crab cakes, stuffed entrees, garlicky spinach, onion rings etc. for our table of six, everyone loved the food. Our waitress was great. Knew her stuff, answered questions, took care of everyone and everything. Our occasion was a 75th birthday surprise party and we chose wisely........... Have been coming here since soon after it opened. A favorite.

    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It means everything to us to know you enjoyed your visit and we met your expectations. We hope to see you again soon.

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  18. Houstonfoodiefamily

    Houston

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very enjoyable birthday dinner with family. Everyone enjoyed the cuisine, and service was excellent.

    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded on November 9, 2023

    Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a nice review. It means the world to us.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    106 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best oysters in town, always a nice ambiance and Joseph was very helpful as usual.

    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded on November 9, 2023

    Thanks so much

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We liked the staff and enjoyed being able to have a slow intimate dinner while in Houston.

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  21. GQ717

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and food! Waiters were awesome. Great recommendations based on what my party said we liked!

    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded on November 9, 2023

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your comments are very much appreciated.

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  22. BobK

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Biggest and freshest Oysters in Houston. Seafood always excellent.

    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded on November 9, 2023

    Thanks so much!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    The last couple of times we have gone to Eugene’s we have been disappointed. They don’t seat us in the bar area as requested, but at the table behind the hostess desk in the corner. Last night our waiter’s station was no where near our table. My husband ordered a steak and there wasn’t a knife in the restaurant sharp enough to cut it! It’s a shame, but we won’t be going back.

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  24. texex

    Houston

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been dining here since the original Dantons. Consistently good food and one of our favorite spots in Houston.

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  25. Kikki5

    Houston

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good! Food delicious and service excellent. One of our favorites .

    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded on November 9, 2023

    Thanks so much!

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  26. Tipsy

    Washington DC

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eugene's is always good. It was great to see Kyle there (we dined with Ken and Sandra Moffet). Great crab au Gratin and soft shell crabs. We will be back!

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  27. RosarioT

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server did a great job with our table. She was very informative and answered all our questions. The Snapper special for the evening was fantastic. Oysters were very good, sweet and cold! This is a great place to dine with friends, family or co-workers.

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  28. Gail26

    Houston

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Very friendly, great menu-good service Nice atmosphere-will definitely return

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  29. FeleciaL

    Houston

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dining. My family and I had a great experience. Our meal was delicious. Great waitstaff

    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded on November 9, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a nice note. It means a lot to us

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  30. SherS

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! We felt like we were in New Orleans. Great bar, wonderful, food, and a fun atmosphere to watch the Astros beat the Rangers. Great spot and we will retirn.

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  31. PaulC

    Houston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dirty martini Great time watching game 5 of the alcs

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  32. JerryC

    Austin

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Martinis in the area! Salmon Bianca was cooked perfectly and delish! Service was above and beyond as usual!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food service and atmosphere. Owner Kyle great host

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  34. 1Paddy

    Glasgow

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Must be one of the best restaurants in Houston. Great good. Good wine list. Excellent service. We will return.

    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded on October 17, 2023

    Thank you so much!

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  35. MichaelS

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My server, Henry S., and the entire waitstaff provided exceptional service during our 1- and 1/2-hour dining experience. My wife and I look forward to having Saturday brunch at Eugene's in a couple of weeks.

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  36. KnowWhatILike

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was just perfect. We were celebrating my birthday and I said I wanted to go to Eugene’s. Some had not been there before. They were very impressed with the experience. Thank you a wonderful evening.

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  37. dine4good

    Houston

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Food and service were sub-par compared to previous visit.

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  38. ChadF

    Houston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Been here many times and it’s always fantastic!This time my dish was not very good. It was likely my preference as the sea bass was cooked perfectly. My wife and daughter’s food was on point. The crab cakes were perfect. I will definitely be back!

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  39. VicB

    Houston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our server was excellent and went the extra mile on our service. The food and accommodations were excellent. We will definitely return, soon!!

    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded on October 17, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to right such a wonderful review. It means the world to all of us to know we met expectations.

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  40. CindyD

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place!! The most authentic restaurant, not trying to cool or trendy, just a classic New Orleans flair found no one else in Houston, with a quaint neighborhood vibe!

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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 4.8 stars by 2354 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 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine

1985 Welch Street, Houston, TX 77006

Additional information

  • Cross street
    McDuffie Street
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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: (713) 807-8883
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