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Merlion Restaurant, Seabrook, TX

Merlion Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1664 Reviews
$31 to $50
Thai

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
You'll be enchanted by this cozy haven nestled in Historic Seabrook - a quaint, yet lavishly appointed Thai destination. The menu offers a culinary tour through Thailand, carefully prepared and executed by Chef Andrew Lobeck, a second-generation virtuoso Thai chef. Expect an impressive wine selection that varies regularly, a lively lounge stocked with a full-bar, and a knowledgeable & friendly staff that will recommend the perfect pairing. The atmosphere is sultry, and an aura of understated elegance prevails. Merlion is a top choice whether you are seeking a romantic dinner for two or for a larger group for a special event.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (281) 385-9975
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Lobeck
  • Catering
    We can design any kind of catering menu to fit the customers' needs.
  • Private party facilities
    We have two rooms in our restaurant and can provide private settings.
  • Neighborhood
    Kemah / Seabrook
  • Cross street
    Bryan Ave
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • GALENTINE'S MENU

    $45.00 per person

    Feb 1, 2025 - Feb 13, 2025
    Offering a 3 Course Plus select cocktail for $45.00 per person. Menu cannot be shared and no substitution. Menu offered 2/1/2024-2/13/2024
  • Valentines Day!!

    $85.00 per person

    Feb 15, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
    Course Meal with a glass of bubbly!! This will be the only menu offered on Valentine's Day. Credit Card required at time of booking. There will be a $50.00 per person cancellation fee if cancelled less than 24 hours prior to reservation.
  • Valentines Day 2025!!

    $85.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    4 Course Meal with a glass of bubbly!! This will be the only menu offered on Valentine's Day. Credit Card required at time of booking. There will be a $50.00 per person cancellation fee if cancelled less than 24 hours prior to reservation.

What 1,664 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merlion Restaurant is a cherished destination for special occasions, offering "absolutely delicious" Thai cuisine and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about the "fantastic service" from staff like Katie and Jacob, and the "incredible" dishes like the Crab Bisque and Kang Ped with shrimp. With its "elegant ambiance," Merlion guarantees a memorable dining experience, whether celebrating birthdays or enjoying a romantic date night.

1,664 Reviews
  1. Al

    Houston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time in the bar during happy hour. Tried several appetizers and a meal. All were great. The wait staff was excellent helping us with questions and adjustments to our meals.

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  2. Wade

    VIP

    Houston

    148 reviews

    4.0

    148 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from Brian, and really wonderful appetizers. The Crab Bisque is amazing, as is the Merlion Thai Peanut Sauce Curry. The Panang was delicious, and the Mussels were excellent. However, I could not help but notice that they were a little understaffed on this evening. It was a very long time between courses, but we still enjoyed the experience. I guess that their offering a fixed Valentine's menu for the first two weeks of February, is slowing up the process in the kitchen a bit. But it's a wonderful venue, and we love dining here.

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  3. Bridgett

    VIP

    Hawaii

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this place for birthdays! They make the birthday feel so special! Delicious wine and curry and mussels! Will always return!

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  4. Evie

    VIP

    Houston

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was absolutely the best part of the experience! The ambience is great. However the curry was absolutely disappointing:(. I had the peanut curry and it tasted like crunchy peanut butter, not a smooth Thai peanut curry I’m used to. I believe my friend wasn’t super happy with hers either. I’m not sure I will be going back any time soon, and this used to be one of my favorite Thai restaurants. Not sure what happened, but for the price, I could barely eat it. I’m sad to leave a less than stellar review, and this is just my opinion.

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  5. Kevin

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I love Merlion. From the time you walk in until you leave, you are met by professionals. The food, drinks, and atmosphere is amazing.

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  6. Wade

    VIP

    Houston

    148 reviews

    5.0

    148 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed an excellent evening, complete with fantastic service from Katie, wonderful appetizers, and a stellar wine selection. The crab bisque is amazing, as is the softshell crab appetizer. The Merlion Thai Peanut Sauce Curry dish was fantastic, with fresh Gulf shrimp. We love getting our main course with glass noodles instead of rice; makes the dishes absolutely perfect. Try one of the special house-made Martinis; they are all wonderful. We were also fortunate to say hello to Jacob (one of the best waiters here), and to Bernice (the restaurant manager). They are all family to us, because we love this place so much.

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  7. Brian

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My waitress and food was excellent ! Great place to spend my birthday!

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  8. Jody

    VIP

    Houston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious food! The strawberry cheesecake drink was to die for! Everyone next completely full and happy! Great atmosphere for a fun night out if sitting near the bar or a romantic dinner with you love if in the dining room. Service was great from the moment you walk in the door until the time you leave. Pedro was exceptional and very helpful! Highly recommend!!

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  9. Wade

    VIP

    Houston

    148 reviews

    5.0

    148 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a very busy Saturday night here at our favorite restaurant. We circled the block three or four times before finding a parking spot. This is what happens when you make incredible food and do things right! We started off by trying the Thai Salad with chicken as an appetizer. It was full of flavor, light, airy, and had a wonderful lime vinagrette & fish sauce dressing. This was the first time we had tried this salad as a starter, and we absolutely loved it. We followed this with an order of the Mixed Tempura appetizer with shrimp and calamari. We order this often, because it is always delicous. We then had the Kang Ped with shrimp, and the Kan Kua Sapporos with chicken. Both dishes were excellent, however mine really needed a few dashes of salt. For an elegant evening with your spouse or date, this is THE place in Seabrook, which is very evident by the full parking lot. The ambiance is sophisticated, and complete with subdued lighting, wonderful service, and very creative Thai dishes.

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  10. Al

    Houston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had appetizers and drinks in the bar and everything was nicely done, and we were well taken care of. Move to a table for dinner, and Jessica took excellent care of us all the way through. 

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FAQs

Merlion Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (281) 385-9975.

Merlion Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1664 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 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Merlion Restaurant

1205 Main St, Seabrook, TX 77586

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bryan Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Kemah / Seabrook
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Lobeck
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (281) 385-9975
  • Catering
    We can design any kind of catering menu to fit the customers' needs.
  • Private party facilities
    We have two rooms in our restaurant and can provide private settings.
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