One of my first dates in high school was to the Aquarium in Kemah. Back then it felt like the most fancy restaurant in the world. As a grown up, coming to the Aquarium is more for the experience. It's mostly a tourist trap, but still fun to visit from time to time. This location in downtown Houston has been around for quite awhile. You can't miss the Ferris wheel and the bright neon blue lights driving down 45. Reservations are not required but encouraged. Customer service has always been good for me as well. I hosted my dad's 60th birthday party here and have brought out of town guests here as well. The restaurant is large and also has banquet rooms available. I'm a fried seafood platter kind of guy when it comes to seafood spots. It's hard to mess up fried catfish, shrimp and oysters. The stuffed crab is a bonus on this dish. It's good but i prefer my seafood more on the Cajun flavor profile. They have plenty of other options such as seafood, steak, pasta, and burgers. There's something to make most people happy. I've had some of their seafood dishes and they're solid. What you're really coming here for is you guessed it...the aquarium. How many places have a gigantic aquarium smack dab in the middle of the restaurant. Not many. Here, you get to dine and watch beautiful sea life in their very well maintained aquarium. If you come at the right time, you can watch feeding time or a diver swimming about helping someone propose to their significant other. On top of all that, you also have exhibits and rides on the property. All come at an extra charge of course. Overall, it's a cool place. I don't come here for the food but more for a change of scenery. I'm sure I'll be back every few years or so.

The food here was great and so was the service. The ambiance of course was amazing as well. We will return

We came here for a birthday celebration. If you are a fan of fish this is the place to visit. There is the actual aquarium that you can walk through to see all the various sea life its maybe a 30 min journey if that. There is also the host of outside rides including a scaled down Farris wheel and merry go round. All that makes is good for groups of all sizes. The staff definitely does a great job with their attentiveness and attention to detail. The portion size is very healthy all that makes it worth coming out and visiting. If the weather is nicer or its a special holiday anticipate there being more people. I would recommend checking out this place if you are thinking about it.

The Aquarium Restaurant in Houston offers a unique and memorable dining experience, with its massive, stunning aquarium as the centerpiece. The atmosphere is captivating, especially for families, making it an exciting place for kids and adults alike. The menu offers a variety of seafood and American dishes, with tasty options that cater to different tastes. The service is generally attentive, and the ambiance is truly one-of-a-kind, with views of the underwater world surrounding diners. However, it's important to note that parking can be expensive, so be prepared for that extra cost. Despite that, it's a great destination for a fun and enjoyable meal!

My boyfriend and I had to rework our plan due to Hurricane Beryl and a back injury. We came down to the boardwalk and it was a ghost town. We decided to stop here and get lunch because many of the other restaurants were closed. We were one of three families in the restaurant and received prompt, fast courteous service. The food came out hot and probably some of the best fries I have ever had! It was our first time there and didn't realize we ordered the drink that came in a souvenir glass which had an up charge. When we noticed it on the bill, and didn't expect it, she removed it promptly even though it was our error. Great customer service, quiet atmosphere, good food and drinks.

GREAT HAPPY HOUR!! smelled like fish a little bit and I feel bad for the sharks that swim in the tank but the bartenders are great and the food is good

Wow I can't say enough good things about our meal. Went with family and wash of the 4 dishes got rave reviews. The prices weren't cheap, but when it's good it's worth it. The servers were very attentive and kept our glasses filled. If you have never been there, you will love the huge fish tanks. Also they have an amusement park on site. The atmosphere is casual, but some folks dress up. We went to a concert after dinner, so we dressed up a little. Big NOTE: make a reservation ahead of time. Also they charge for parking. I think valet parking is only $4 extra.