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Merlion Restaurant, Seabrook, TX

Merlion Restaurant

4.9
4.9
1637 Reviews
$31 to $50
Thai

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
You'll be enchanted by this cozy haven nestled in Historic Seabrook - a quaint, yet lavishly appointed Thai destination. The menu offers a culinary tour through Thailand, carefully prepared and executed by Chef Andrew Lobeck, a second-generation virtuoso Thai chef. Expect an impressive wine selection that varies regularly, a lively lounge stocked with a full-bar, and a knowledgeable & friendly staff that will recommend the perfect pairing. The atmosphere is sultry, and an aura of understated elegance prevails. Merlion is a top choice whether you are seeking a romantic dinner for two or for a larger group for a special event.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (281) 385-9975
  • Website
    http://www.merlionrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Lobeck
  • Catering
    We can design any kind of catering menu to fit the customers' needs.
  • Private party facilities
    We have two rooms in our restaurant and can provide private settings.
  • Location
    1205 Main St, Seabrook, TX 77586
  • Neighbourhood
    Kemah / Seabrook
  • Cross Street
    Bryan Ave
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Everything Dollywood NYE

    US$85.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    4 Course Meal with glass of bubbly. The SET MENU is the only menu being served NYE, $85.00 per person without tip & tax. Credit card it required to book. There will be a $50.00 per person if cancelled less than 24 hours prior to your booking.

Menu

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What 1,637 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merlion Restaurant offers a "fantastic experience" with its creative Thai cuisine, "amazing food," and "attentive staff." Guests appreciate the unique ambiance, whether dining for special occasions or casual nights out. Highlights include the "incredible crab bisque" and diverse wine selection. Reservations are recommended for this "unbeatable" Seabrook dining gem.

1,637 Reviews

  1. Lauren

    Dallas

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and drinks. Service was fantastic. Thanks!

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  2. Kristy

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite!! The food was amazing, the staff was attentive. 10 out of 10!

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  3. John

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love "The Mer." Very good Thai chef. It seems the staff has been there a long time too insofar as every time I go in the same team is working. That indicates a pretty good "culture" I think. The Mer has, hands down imho, the best Chef in the Kemah/Clear Lake area. There are good restaurants around, but the quality of their fish, for example, tends to carry the day versus the quality of the Chef. In this case, you can really tell the nuances to the meals, the delicate distinctions between the spice levels, etc. clearly causes me to say the MerLion has the best Chef. The bar tenders are pleasant, professional and artful insofar as they know how to keep the customers happy. Lovely decor, actually white linen, so if you want a nice date night good place to go too. Just thoughts.

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  4. Zane

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was under and/or over cooked. Drinks were great. Expensive.

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  5. Susan

    Houston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food, as always. Server was attentive and knowledgeable (I’m GF). Only complaint was noise level.

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  6. shannon

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the staff went above and beyond. I come here to have drinks but this was a celebration for a Birthday. The table had rose petals and happy birthday confetti on it. Our server was so sweet and attentive. This will alway be my go to for special occasions.

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  7. Julie

    Houston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always supurb. The service was fantastic. My friend and I always celebrate at Merlion. We love Thai food and this is the best place!!

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  8. Wade

    Houston

    136 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    136 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed an excellent dinner with our Son, and his girlfriend. Katie did a wonderful job with drinks, appetizers, main dishes and wine uncorking. I loved my Kang Ped with shrimp; it was just spicy enough for me to feel my hair grow. The restaurant was decorated beautifully with a Christmas tree and mini Christmas lights, and the ambiance was really beautiful. We are thankful that our Son and his girlfriend were in-town and able to join us. Try the mixed tempura appetizer with shrimp and calamari; it's excellent.

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  9. Eddie

    Houston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience of the restaurant was great, but the food was a little spicy so therefore I’m giving it a 3 out of 5 star. If the food wasn’t spicy, I would’ve given it a 5
    Merlion RestaurantResponded on November 30, 2024
    Thank you for the review. I see that you guys ordered at 1 spice on your food. In the future I would suggest putting the spicy on the side as it will continue to get hotter as the meal goes on. We measure each number and sometimes the chilies can be hotter than normal. Happy Holidays.

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  10. Jeanne

    Houston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great happy hour deals, great service

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FAQs

Merlion Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (281) 385-9975.

Merlion Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1637 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Merlion Restaurant

1205 Main St, Seabrook, TX 77586

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bryan Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Kemah / Seabrook
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Lobeck
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.merlionrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (281) 385-9975
  • Catering
    We can design any kind of catering menu to fit the customers' needs.
  • Private party facilities
    We have two rooms in our restaurant and can provide private settings.
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