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Downtown Aquarium at night - Downtown Aquarium, Houston, TX

Downtown Aquarium

4.7
4.7
3069 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 121 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.

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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
    (713) 223-3474
  • Website
    http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumhouston/dining.asp
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties are welcome & can reserve our Nautilus Ballroom, special picnic area, Aquarium Restaurant, Dive Lounge & Exhibit areas for your functions.
  • Location
    410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
  • 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

  • Easter Brunch

    $20.99 - $49.99 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Easter Buffet Bring your family for an under the sea feast this year in our Nautilus Ballroom, the buffet will feature traditional favorites and delicious seafood selections. Visit our website for more details. Date/Time: Sunday, April 20th from 10:00am - 3pm Price: $49.99 for Adults, $39.99 for Seniors, $20.99 for Kids (10 & under) *Guests who select a time slot after 3pm when making reservations will dine off the regular menu inside the restaurant.

Menu

Downtown Aquarium's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

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What 3,069 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Downtown Aquarium offers a "fantastic atmosphere" with a unique dining experience surrounded by marine life. Guests rave about the "great service," with staff going "above and beyond" to make occasions special. The food receives mixed reviews, with some highlights like "amazing seafood" and "delicious desserts." Ideal for family outings and celebrations.

3,069 Reviews

  1. Kassie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! Our first time dining at the aquarium & it was a great experience

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    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 experience. good price. good atmosphere. the restaurant was 10/10 food, service & the wait time. highly recommend especially for smaller kids ranging 4-11yrs old.

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    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Customer Service, Food was Fantastic. Loved our meal and the atmosphere.

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  4. Iliana

    San Antonio4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brian our server was great and made it a memory experience!

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  5. Becky

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good and so was the service. We were fortunate enough to sit very close to the fish tank. It was pretty noisy tho due to lots of kids for spring break, but enjoyable nonetheless. The shrimp misses appetizer was amazing! Fish tacos, Meg burger and fettuccine Alfredo were great.

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  6. Alyssa

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I brought my son here for the first time (he’s 4 months) and we all had a blast. The food was wonderful. Our server was great and the ambience was amazing. We will definitely be coming back!

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  7. AngelaB

    Central Texas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful experience! Our waiter Samuel was friendly and hospitable. Our table was situated adjacent to the large tank and we were able to dine while watching a multitude of fish swim by. Best lunch experience we have had in a while.

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  8. Susanne

    Orlando7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the restaurant and the atmosphere. We are easy customers and this was a lovely lunch watching the fish. I highly recommend it!

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  9. Elizabeth

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an extraordinary experience we received today in the dining room! Howard was welcoming, attentive, great with the little ones, knowledgeable about the menu, as well the aquarium. We were checked on by the manager, as well as the Chef. I’ll admit I was a bit nervous about this endeavor on spring break but the volume did not shadow the amazing time my family had. Thank you to Howard, we will be back!

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  10. Kristin

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Aquarium is beautiful. There are no bad dining seats. We thoroughly enjoyed watching God's beautiful creatures during our meal. The entrees were beautifully plated. And delicious. I have food allergies and our waiter, Rashun (ruh-shawn) was so helpful, attentive, kind. A great server. The chef, Jackson, and Jameel the manager both made sure my order was safe for my needs. We definitely will go back. Thank you all for a lovely meal in beautiful surroundings!

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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 4.7 stars by 3069 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 121 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

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