Merlion Restaurant

4.9

1643 Reviews

$31 to $50

Thai

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
http://www.merlionrestaurant.com/
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.

Location
1205 Main St, Seabrook, TX 77586
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

Everything Dollywood NYE
$85.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
4 Course Meal with glass of bubbly. The SET MENU is the only menu being served NYE, $85.00 per person without tip & tax. Credit card it required to book. There will be a $50.00 per person if cancelled less than 24 hours prior to your booking.

Popular dishes

What 1,643 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Merlion Restaurant offers a "fantastic experience" with its creative Thai cuisine, "amazing food," and "attentive staff." Guests appreciate the unique ambiance, whether dining for special occasions or casual nights out. Highlights include the "incredible crab bisque" and diverse wine selection. Reservations are recommended for this "unbeatable" Seabrook dining gem.

1,643 Reviews

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cheri
Houston
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and atmosphere-as always. Highly recommended
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Adrienne
Houston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been to Merlion several times and it never disappoints. The food is amazing no matter what you order. The service is fast and friendly. The room is lovely and quiet. Well done.
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rick
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding!! Would love to come back when we are in the area.
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Wade
VIP
Houston
137 reviews
5.0
137 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The mini blue and white holiday lights really added to the festive Christmas ambiance for this visit. The crab bisque was absolutely wonderful. The mixed tempura was incredibly delicious. And the softshell crab was fresh and succulent. My Kang Ped with shrimp however, was a little under-seasoned and definitely needed some salt. It had plenty of pepper, but was a little flat on other spices. My Wife opted for the Pad Med Mammahuang with chicken, and loved it. Our wine selection was perfect, and the mixed Martini drinks were wonderful. Overall, it was a truly wonderful evening at one of our all-time favorite restaurants.
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Dave
Orlando
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and happy hour was good too. Great place to go
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Marcus
Houston
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Chef special with red snapper is the best. Server was new , but helpful.
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Lauren
Dallas
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and drinks. Service was fantastic. Thanks!
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John
VIP
Dallas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love "The Mer." Very good Thai chef. It seems the staff has been there a long time too insofar as every time I go in the same team is working. That indicates a pretty good "culture" I think. The Mer has, hands down imho, the best Chef in the Kemah/Clear Lake area. There are good restaurants around, but the quality of their fish, for example, tends to carry the day versus the quality of the Chef. In this case, you can really tell the nuances to the meals, the delicate distinctions between the spice levels, etc. clearly causes me to say the MerLion has the best Chef. The bar tenders are pleasant, professional and artful insofar as they know how to keep the customers happy. Lovely decor, actually white linen, so if you want a nice date night good place to go too. Just thoughts.
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Kristy
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a favorite!! The food was amazing, the staff was attentive. 10 out of 10!
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Zane
VIP
Alabama
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was under and/or over cooked. Drinks were great. Expensive.
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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 4.9 stars by 1643 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.merlionrestaurant.com/
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.

Merlion Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Everything Dollywood NYE

Popular dishes

Chicken

Merlion Thai Peanut Sauce Curry

Jumbo Shrimp

Menu

What 1,643 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Merlion Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Merlion Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Merlion Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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