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Downtown Aquarium at night  - Downtown Aquarium, Houston, TX

Downtown Aquarium

4.7
4.7
3068 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 100 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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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.

What 3,068 people are saying

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

NoiseModerate

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.

3,068 Reviews
  1. Iliana

    San Antonio4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Becky

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Alyssa

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  4. AngelaB

    Central Texas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  5. Susanne

    Orlando7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  6. Elizabeth

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  7. Kristin

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 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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  8. Sophie

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was great! The Manager stopped by our table to wish our daughter happy birthday! Great service like always!

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  9. Cristina

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience, made sure our allergy info was passed on to the Chef by our server.- Bryan. As a landrys member I am pleased with the experience as always. I was seated promptly even ahead of my reservation time on a Spring break weekend. The manager also took the time to chat with us and made sure everything was fine. Keep it up!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful! Food was outstanding. Our server was helpful and fun.

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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 3068 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 100 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Downtown Aquarium

410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Gift card

Gift card

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