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Downtown Aquarium at night  - Downtown Aquarium, Houston, TX

Downtown Aquarium

4.6 (3094)
$30 and under
Seafood
410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002

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2 people
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11:30 PM
Booked 70 times today

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
The Aquarium Restaurant offers guests an exciting and unique dining experience in an extraordinary setting. Your underwater adventure begins as you are seated around the 150,000 gallon aquarium with excellent views of giant groupers, reticulated rays, majestic sawfish, and other fascinating creatures as they swim right by your table. The Aquarium is not only a feast for the eyes, but also for the palate. Make a splash with deliciously fresh seafood, steak, chicken and decadent desserts all served in an unbelievable underwater setting.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next unforgettable event in the Nautilus Ballroom at the Downtown Aquarium. With an elegant atmosphere, customizable menus, and expert event coordination, it’s ideal for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations of all kinds.
  • Private party contact
    Sergio Zapata: (713) 223-3474
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Memorial Drive
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    METRORail Train: Travel northbound (Fannin North). Exit train at Preston and Main. Walk west on Preston to Bagby.
  • Entertainment
    Aside from our amusement rides, midway games and Aquarium exhibits - guests can enjoy holiday brunch weekends, festivals, live music and events throughout the year. Some of these include Shark Weekend, Smash the Squash Halloween event, Latin Beats, Romance Under the Sea, Easter Brunch, and Breakfast with Santa. Our full calendar of events is on our website.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,094 people are saying

Downtown Aquarium reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Kid-friendly

  • Houston

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Downtown Aquarium offers a unique dining experience, blending delicious food with "beautiful" aquarium views. Guests praise the "fantastic service" and kid-friendly atmosphere. Highlights include attentive servers like Jay and Samuel, and memorable celebrations. While reservations can be tricky, the "wonderful" ambiance and "tourist trap" charm make it a must-visit.
3,094 Reviews
  1. Marquita

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I LOVED everything. Not one complaint. The ambiance was nice. The hostess and waiter Kevin were EXCEPTIONAL. The hostess greeted me with a smile and welcoming demeanor. The waiter Kevin was also sweet. He was very attentive but not overbearing. I had the red snapper, my first time everything it and it was excellent. My daughter had the dbl meat burger and it was excellent as well. She said it was very juicy. I have nothing bad to say!

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  2. Joy

    Charlotte6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such an amazing time! I haven’t been here in years but I can tell a lot has been done to bring back the magic of this area. Can’t wait to go back! ☺️

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  3. Claudia

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service our server was Gerald nice gentleman man !

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  4. Erika

    Houston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Shane was amazing. He was very attentive and prompt. He was professional and very helpful during our meal. The food is not tasty unfortunately. We loved watching the fish as we waited, but the once the food arrived, it was a disappointment. This was our first dining there, and we won’t be back to dine again.

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  5. Michelle

    Houston7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Landry’s food is always exceptional. I loved the huge aquarium in the middle of the restaurant. If was awesome to watch the fish interactions while eating. Will definitely bring our Grand Daughter here.

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  6. DP

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was nice! The food was excellent and the drinks OMG. It’s a must go!!!!

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  7. Evette

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very awesome time. The waiter. Samuel was very personable, and the food was good.

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  8. Cynthia

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The only hiccup was being sent to buffet dining instead of the restaurant. Once corrected by the manager, the evening for our annual Mother’s Day dinner was EPIC!!

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  9. Manuel

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was good I will go back again I just wish they give me that bread tablet first I really liked.

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  10. Antonio

    Dallas2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Checking in, even with a reservation was very painful. Very large line to get a ticket to a horrible experience. We arrived 15 minutes earlier than our reservation, the person checking us in said to wait at the lower level and we were going to get a text message to proceed to the second floor check in. 30 minutes later, which means 15 minutes after our reservation time, no message, the person doing the check in was right there looking at us for the 30 minutes without saying anything to us. Other people showed up during our wait and they got to go to the second floor. Finally after the 30 minutes I got in line again and asked what was going on, he said that we should've got a message, which never got sent. We just went to the second floor to ask what was going on. The lady on the 2nd floor check in spot notified the Manager, Steven, who was super helpful and gave us a table right away. The location of our table was in a great area right in front of all the fish, our server, Jay was incredibly friendly and on top of things. Food was excellent. I was very happy to see how they were able to turn around our experience and we actually got to love the place at the end of the day. Kudos to the Manager and Servers!!!!!

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FAQs

Downtown Aquarium offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 223-3474.

Downtown Aquarium is rated 4.6 stars by 3094 OpenTable diners.

Downtown Aquarium does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Memorial Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    METRORail Train: Travel northbound (Fannin North). Exit train at Preston and Main. Walk west on Preston to Bagby.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Aside from our amusement rides, midway games and Aquarium exhibits - guests can enjoy holiday brunch weekends, festivals, live music and events throughout the year. Some of these include Shark Weekend, Smash the Squash Halloween event, Latin Beats, Romance Under the Sea, Easter Brunch, and Breakfast with Santa. Our full calendar of events is on our website.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next unforgettable event in the Nautilus Ballroom at the Downtown Aquarium. With an elegant atmosphere, customizable menus, and expert event coordination, it’s ideal for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations of all kinds.
  • Private party contact
    Sergio Zapata: (713) 223-3474
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