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Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine, Houston, TX

Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine

4.8
4.8
2660 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Owned and operated by the Teas family for over 15 years, Eugene's (formally Danton’s Gulf Coast Seafood Kitchen), continues to serve Houston's finest Cajun-style Gulf Coast Cuisine. Conveniently located between Montrose and River Oaks. The restaurant is a neighborhood spot where everyone feels at home.

Join us in celebrating the flavors and traditions of the Gulf Coast in a charming, casual-fine dining atmosphere. All our dishes are made from scratch (except the Ranch dressing and Blue Bell ice cream) and our seafood and steaks are grilled over a wood-burning fire of oak and hickory. The freshest seafood, USDA certified beef steaks, delicious sides, daily specials, decadent desserts, wonderful wines, best martini’s in town and genuine Southern hospitality are a few of the things that will keep you coming back.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 807-8883
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jonny Valdivia
  • Neighborhood
    Montrose
  • Cross street
    McDuffie Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking also available
  • Entertainment
    Live Music on Sunday from 11am-3pm. 4pm on Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,660 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Seafood

  • Houston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine offers a delightful dining experience featuring "excellent and consistent" food with a genuine New Orleans flair. The seafood, particularly oysters and redfish, is praised, along with the "impeccable" service. Guests appreciate the "neighborhood feel" and the attentive staff, making it a "hidden gem" in Houston.

2,661 Reviews
  1. Harvey

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice local restaurant with excellent home feeling. Oysters are great and reasonably priced.

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  2. Randy

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We took our daughter to dinner to celebrate her 30th birthday. This was a beautiful restaurant with first rate seafood. All of our dishes were excellent, however one of the "specials" was not quite up to what we had hoped. It was a mild fish with crab, but the sauce was overpoweringly tangy and the crab's light flavor was lost in sauce. The waitstaff could have explained the "taste" differences in the specials for those who are less-familiar with the sauces offered. For instance, "This fish is a firm mild flavored fish and the sauce is more robust for those with a desire for a spicier dish." OR "This is a mild flaky fish with a gentle sauce allowing the light flavor of the crab to accent the fish's natural flavor." These little statements go along way toward "selling" the special's features. Also, we were not told the "price" of the specials when they were presented to us. It wasn't till we got the bill that we realized that they were more expensive than comparable dishes on the menu. Prices of the specials should be presented when the dish is explained (as is always done at other high-end restaurants I've visited). We shouldn't have to feel cheap and ask for the cost at the time of this presentation. The waitstaff was attentive but not overpowering. It would have been nice, as it was not a busy evening in the restaurant, for the "manager on duty" to stop by and say hello and ask about our dining experience. There should always be an "Orchestra Conductor" overseeing everything from the staff to customers in a high-end restaurant. I have always experienced this in other nice restaurants, especially when it isn't too busy in the restaurant. Overall it was a good experience and I would recommend this restaurant to someone looking for a nice meal. I just ask that the problems experienced would be addressed by the waitstaff when offering the specials. The only other suggestion would be to offer some more tasteful music. I wasn't a fan of the rock music with my meal.

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  3. Brian VIP

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for happy hour whether it’s a couple or group!

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  4. Ray VIP

    Portland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Eugene’s for seafood and dine there every time we’re in Houston. The food and drinks are excellent as well as the ambience and decor
    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Ray! We're thrilled to hear that you love Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine for both our food and drinks, and that you appreciate our ambience and decor. We strive to provide excellent service and it's great to know that we've hit the mark with you. Your continued patronage means the world to us. We look forward to your next visit to Houston!

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  5. Ignacio

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. Will definitely be back.
    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much!

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  6. SallyL VIP

    Puerto Vallarta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal and great service! Just loved my plain grilled red snapper (due to shellfish allergy), twice baked potato and asparagus.
    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much!

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  7. David VIP

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kyle’s team is always great. Try the crab cakes. We had the snapper special and some oysters that were great.
    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded 5 days ago
    Hi David, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine! It's wonderful to know that our crab cakes and snapper special were a hit. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and we look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  8. Elizabeth

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Saturday brunch: Everything was prepared perfectly and tasted wonderful. Two of us ordered fried oysters, okra & tomatoes and onion rings - best ever - perfection. Another ordered grilled Gulf shrimp, coleslaw (vinegar-based) and mashed yams w pecans - heavenly. The grilled shrimp were exquisite. The atmosphere was lovely, our meals were delicious and the service was impeccable. Highly recommend!
    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Elizabeth! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your brunch at Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine. It's great to know that our fried oysters, okra and tomatoes, onion rings, and grilled shrimp hit the spot for you. We're also glad you loved the combination of yams and pecans. Your kind words about our service and atmosphere are greatly appreciated. We can't wait to serve you again soon!

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  9. Robin

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the food at Eugenes. The staff are terrific I always choose them for special occasions.
    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Robin! We're thrilled to hear that you love our food and that our staff made your special occasion memorable. We strive to make every visit a special one for our guests. Your kind words mean the world to us at Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. anniemc

    Houston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kyle’s Crab Salad was very fresh & tasty. It was a wonderful lunch.
    Eugene's Gulf Coast CuisineResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It means everything to us to know you enjoyed your visit and we met your expectations. We hope to see you again soon.

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FAQs

Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 807-8883.

Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine is rated 4.8 stars by 2660 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine

1985 Welch Street, Houston, TX 77006

Additional information

  • Cross street
    McDuffie Street
  • Neighborhood
    Montrose
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking also available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jonny Valdivia
  • Entertainment
    Live Music on Sunday from 11am-3pm. 4pm on Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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