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Downtown Aquarium at night - Downtown Aquarium, Houston, TX

Downtown Aquarium

4.6
4.6
3022 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
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Downtown Aquarium

4.6
$30 and under
Seafood
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
  • Child-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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What 3,022 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Child-friendly

  • Houston

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Downtown Aquarium offers a unique dining experience amidst stunning marine life views. Guests rave about the "awesome environment," "fantastic staff," and "delicious food." It's a perfect spot for family outings or celebrations. While some find it a bit pricey, the "beautiful scenery" and lively atmosphere make it worthwhile.

3,022 Reviews

  1. Kenzi

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the Downtown Houston Aquarium! It’s always a fun and delicious experience. Our waiter Leonard was absolutely sweet, attentive, and professional. Overall a 10 out of 10 experience.

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  2. Nicole

    Houston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    There was a lot left to be desired with the food. For the amount of money it costs it certainly did not taste good. We actually had to send one of the plates back and get something else. The service was good and of course the Aquarium was beautiful.

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  3. Robin

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food on the menu for Thanksgiving was okay, I wish I had ordered from the seafood menu instead.

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  4. Monica

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic on such a busy Thanksgiving Day!

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  5. Kathy

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By booking thru open table, the fact that I booked specifically for the Thanksgiving buffet did not get transmitted to the Downtown Aquarium. When we got there, they had our reservation set for the main dining room and order from the menu. 🤬 Thankfully, the staff was able to shift gears and accommodate us for the buffet. But our party of 10 ended up at 2 separate tables. Would have been so much easier if the correct reservation information had been sent to the Aquarium.

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  6. Felix

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todo súper bueno muy exquisito y buenos precios la etencion también excelente

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  7. Noreene

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was excellent. The food was delicious. The aquarium with rides was very enjoyable.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner and the staff was professional, courteous and excellent. I made a reservation for 8 to celebrate my wife's birthday. We all enjoyed the experience.

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  9. Stephanie

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasha was fantastic. She was there before you needed her and charming. The restaurant was clean with a great ambiance. Highly recommend the miso lime shrimp and scallops.

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  10. Jamie

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My redfish was incredible! Wonderful service! Aquarium was very well kept

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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 4.6 stars by 3022 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.

A photo of Downtown Aquarium restaurant

Downtown Aquarium

4.6
$30 and under
Seafood
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Downtown Aquarium

410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Memorial Drive
  • Neighbourhood
    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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