Merlion Restaurant

4.8

1671 Reviews

$31 to $50

Thai

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

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

What 1,671 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
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Merlion Restaurant in Seabrook/Kemah is a standout choice for special occasions with "delicious food" and "wonderful service." Known for its "fantastic" Thai cuisine, large portions, and sophisticated ambiance, it's perfect for date nights and celebrations. Highlights include attentive staff, a vibrant bar scene, and a diverse menu.

1,671 Reviews

W
Wade
VIP
Houston
151 reviews
5.0
151 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
With it being a very rainy evening, we really appreciated the lighted stairs outside. We really enjoyed the crab bisque, mixed tempura, Merlion Thai Peanut Sauce Curry, and Kang Ped dishes. Irie took excellent care of us, and provided great drink and wine service as well. Merlion is defintely one of our favorite restaurants, without a doubt. I highly recommend the Champaign Martiini; it's excellent.
Is this helpful?
J
James
VIP
Houston
57 reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food we very good. I requested additional spice and soy sauce. Nice wine selection. Nice server.
Is this helpful?
A
Al
Houston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great relaxing evening in the bar. Chelsea, was great bringing a supply of drinks, appetizers, and entrées. All were delicious and made too our requests.
Is this helpful?
J
Jennifer
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You can never go wrong with Merlion, especially for a celebration. They make you feel welcome and the bar provides such an upbeat vibe. Food and drinks are always on point!
Is this helpful?
T
Tamara
Houston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We love Merlion. It is our go to for all special dates. This experience was not great. Our service was not good. We have had this server before and she was wonderful! But this time we hardly saw her. Was there for over 2.5 hours, our appetizers were cold and we had to flag down people to get to water. We will be going back because we love Merlion!
Is this helpful?
C
Courtney
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my absolute favorite restaurant in the Seabrook/Kemah area. The food is fantastic, I’ve only ever had great service. It is a little on the pricey side, but the portions are large and the quality is consistently excellent.
Is this helpful?
D
David
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Yummy food, good wine, good service, on Valentine's night.
Is this helpful?
T
Travis
Houston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was outstanding. Service was great. Manager was very nice. Would highly recommend.
Is this helpful?
A
Al
Houston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time in the bar during happy hour. Tried several appetizers and a meal. All were great. The wait staff was excellent helping us with questions and adjustments to our meals.
Is this helpful?
W
Wade
VIP
Houston
151 reviews
4.0
151 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service from Brian, and really wonderful appetizers. The Crab Bisque is amazing, as is the Merlion Thai Peanut Sauce Curry. The Panang was delicious, and the Mussels were excellent. However, I could not help but notice that they were a little understaffed on this evening. It was a very long time between courses, but we still enjoyed the experience. I guess that their offering a fixed Valentine's menu for the first two weeks of February, is slowing up the process in the kitchen a bit. But it's a wonderful venue, and we love dining here.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

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

Merlion Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1671 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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.

Merlion Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 1,671 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Merlion Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Merlion Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Merlion Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information