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Downtown Aquarium at night  - Downtown Aquarium, Houston, TX

Downtown Aquarium

4.6 (3083)
$30 and under
Seafood
410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Kid-friendly
  • 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.

Dining areas

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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Experiences

  • Mothers Day Brunch

    $20.99 - $49.99 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    We invite you to bring your family for an under the sea feast this year at the Downtown Aquarium, the buffet will feature traditional favorites and delicious seafood selections. Visit our website for more details. Date/Time: Sunday, May 11th from 10:00am - 4pm Price: $49.99 for Adults, $39.99 for Seniors, $20.99 for Kids (10 & under) *Guests who select a time slot after 4pm when making reservations will dine off the regular menu inside the restaurant.

Private dining

What 3,083 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 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 with "excellent views of the aquarium" and a vibrant atmosphere, perfect for families. Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "delicious food," though some mention noise and occasional service hiccups. It's a memorable spot for special occasions and "highly recommended" for visitors.
3,083 Reviews
  1. Zoe

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great, very kid friendly and family friendly.

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  2. Henry

    Miami10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Peaceful ambiance with great food. The large aquarium is appealing with its large assortment of fish.

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  3. Ann VIP

    Houston47 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and service was very good. But Saturday night at the downtown Aquarium is very busy and. VERY . Lots of families with screaming and crying children.

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  4. JUAN

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todo estuvo muy bien. Comida ambiente y servicio. Buen lugar

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  5. Taylor

    Houston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was extremely slow, and after we finished eating we had to find our waitress after 50 minutes of her not coming back to get the check.

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  6. Jerry VIP

    Houston54 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant is conveniently located near the Hobby Center when going to a play. Great views of fish tanks. Food was ok and priced as a typical downtown restaurant. The most disappointing part was the rolls and butter - very hard and several tables around us complained.

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  7. Lindsey

    Central Texas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, great service, wonderful night! Will definitely go back!

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  8. Chanel

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was phenomenal, we left stuffed and Happy! The only complaint would be that it was freezing in that ballroom, almost like a literal icebox! Maybe next year they should consider the guest a bit more so they can focus on enjoying their food rather than how cold their fingertips were. We would definitely go again despite that. Naz out server was awesome and friendly which we love while enjoying a great meal as a family.

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  9. cristian

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come for their yearly brunch because the food is great, although a bit expensive. We had a Landry’s gift reward that just expired 4 days ago, but they would not allow us to use. It was only $25 off the $250 tab for 4 adults and a child, but they refused. Thought they could have honored it since we have given so much business over the last 10 years of coming to this brunch as well as other Landry’s restaurants. Anyways, the food and selections are top-notch. Waiting service is good and ambiance is nice.

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  10. Robert VIP

    Central Texas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an excellent family Easter Brunch. The Grandchildren throughly enjoyed it

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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 3083 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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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Downtown Aquarium

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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