Truluck's is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Houston.

1. Truluck's

9.0
5350 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 83 tips and reviews

Christopher S.Christopher Sherman: My favorite seafood restaurant in Houston... The crab cake is delicious but my favorite is the lobster of course...

Tamika C.Tamika Caston-Miller: Happy hour is EXCELLENT! The drinks are normally $12ish and are half off during happy hour. The bar has anything you could want and the happy hour eats are delicious! Great crab cake and calamari!

Nita W.Nita Wooten: Flawless! The crab claws are to die for!

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Houston.

2. Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette

8.6
4224 San Felipe St (Mid Lane), Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

Jeri N.Jeri Neely: Great restaurant and atmosphere. Very attentive staff and food is great. King crab, Dungeness and Mac and cheese awesome.

Christy L.Christy Landes: Excellent service in a gorgeous room. Crab queso is great! Aside from obvious oysters, the crab and shrimp blt salad and po'boys are great options.

Justin R.Justin Robinett: Great upscale restaurant, amazing crab cake special

Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Houston.

3. Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse

9.0
1510 Texas St (at La Branch St.), Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 98 tips and reviews

Kathy M.Kathy Mckinney: Best crab cake anyplace, lots of crab, minimal breading

Allison M.Allison M.: V&A is open every night for dinner, Chef Carlos has the best crab cake I've ever had in my life, his quail appetizer is incredible, and they serve great burgers at lunch on Fridays (or always in bar).

Lauren F.Lauren Fernandez: There's a reason VA was voted Best Of Houston steakhouse - Chef Carlos knows food. From the best crab cake in town to amazing steaks, to great sides & drinks. Ambience is top notch. Sit @ chefs bar.

Caracol is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Houston.

4. Caracol

8.9
2200 Post Oak Blvd Ste 160, Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 94 tips and reviews

Marcia D.Marcia Dunsmore: Scallop ceviche, mussels, wood roasted oysters and the coconut dessert. Rich but light as well.

Allen A.Allen Arcade: Oyster tacos are fantastic! Like Berryhill fish tacos but with Liberty Kitchen fried oysters.

Christy L.Christy Landes: Glad I tried a second time. Stick with small dishes rather than entrees. We loved the lobster tacos and all ceviche options. Delicious cocktails and nice outdoor seating options.

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Houston.

5. Eddie V's Prime Seafood

8.9
2800 Kirby Dr Ste A100, Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews

Giovanni C.Giovanni Caldera: The happy hour here is the best in town with crab cakes that rival those of Maryland!

Liz R.Liz R.: Enrico is the greatest server! Lemon sole, crab fried rice, tuna tartare, and Louisiana fried oysters- can't go wrong!!

Ms H.Ms Helene: Freshly shucked oysters 6 for $18, tuna tartare with sesame oil, avocado, citrus and chili $14 and crab cake (can be GF) $16

Crawfish & Noodles is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Houston.

6. Crawfish & Noodles

8.4
11360 Bellaire Blvd Ste 990 (Belle Pk Dr), Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Jennifer J.Jennifer Jacksis-Realtor: Best crawfish! The dungeness crab, basil fried rice, and sweet potato fries are really good too!

AshleyAshley: Most delicious crawfish in Houston! Try the blue crab!

Houston ChronicleHouston Chronicle: Don't miss: Boiled crawfish in season; blue crab stir-fried with salt and pepper; spicy basil fried rice; chicken salad with banana bulb; bo luc lac (stir fried beef). Read more.

Jimmy G's Cajun Seafood Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Houston.

7. Jimmy G's Cajun Seafood Restaurant

8.0
307 N Sam Houston Pkwy E (Northchase Dr.), Houston, TX
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 98 tips and reviews

Stevenso22Stevenso22: The grilled oysters were out of this world (they are always excellent), the boiled crayfish were very good, and the redfish with Pontchartrain sauce was excellent.

ChrisChris: My all time favorite place to eat crawfish. We use the same seasoning and they are always amazing! Also, Jimmy G's oysters!! So good.

ClaudiaClaudia: LOVED the atmosphere sitting at the bar. Was the first time Id gotten to see someone shuck oysters. Oysters were so supper fresh and amazing! Beer was good and cold Made for a perfect stop after work

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Houston.

8. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

8.7
10499 Interstate 10 Frontage Road (Attingham Dr), Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

Diane Z.Diane Zamora: The crab fingers are delicious! Order the appetizer and have them with 1/2 fried & 1/2 sautéed.

Jamie W.Jamie Wagner: Lobster Bisque is SO yummy! Really loud for a lunch meeting.

Diego P.Diego Perez: Best Lobsters of Houston!

Goode Company Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Houston.

9. Goode Company Seafood

8.3
2621 Westpark Dr (at Kirby Dr), Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews

Regi N.Regi Nelluvelil: Campechana is AMAZING!!! Halibut is in season, and I definitely recommend it w/ crab on top!

Chris J.Chris Jones: The best shrimp and crab gumbo in town!

Patricia R.Patricia Runner: Their fried oysters and stuffed crap are very delicious! I highly recommend!!!

Tommy's Restaurant & Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Houston.

10. Tommy's Restaurant & Oyster Bar

8.8
2555 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Melanie R.Melanie Remy: Worth the trip. Tues & Fri...$8 per doz oysters. NOW is the time to go. It's OYSTER SEASON PEOPLE! If you don't want raw oysters - try Tommy's Grilled Oysters (just there Wednesday - YUM!)

John R.John Rafuse: Oysters are awesome. The bar staff is very friendly & knowledgeable.

Zile B.Zile B: Sea bass, soft shell crab, Black & blue tuna, crab cakes

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Houston.

11. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

9.0
5839 Westheimer Rd (btwn Fountain View & Chimney Rock), Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 79 tips and reviews

Jade G.Jade Gold: You must try the Argentina malbach and the filet duo steak outstanding flavor be sure To gets the lump crabmeat Mac and cheese it's sinful!

Social N.Social News Network: If you are ever in Dallas or Houston you have to stop by Pappa Bros steak house! High prices but high quality food and worth it! Try the Crab mac and cheese it's amazing!

Fernando C.Fernando Covas: Seafood is delicious. Their sea bass and lobster main course is really excellent. Worth getting, even if it's a steakhouse.

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Houston.

12. Eddie V's Prime Seafood

8.9
12848 Queensbury Ln Ste 200, Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

kathykathy: happy hour in the V lounge is the place to be. live music, awesome food esp the broiled oyster spinach & artichoke and crab cake! Kim the bartender is super sweet & attentive. Love the laid back ambie

That Skye-I-AmThat Skye-I-Am: The BEST crab cakes I've EVER eaten! The best! Most beautiful, elegant, sumptuous restaurant I have ever been to in the Town and Country area. The service was impeccable and attentive...very classy

Marissa Z.Marissa Z-Gray: Try the kung pao calamari and the crab and corn bisque! Come for happy hour for great food and drink deals! Food here is great!

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Houston.

13. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

8.7
6015 Westheimer Rd (at Greenridge Dr.), Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

Stephanie M.Stephanie McGallion: The Lump Crabmeat Spinach Dip is mouth watering delicious-served w/ Garlic bread w amazing flavor. A Must Have!

James B.James Barnett: The oysters here are great. We ordered a half-dozen Oysters Pappadeaux, and were in no way disappointed

Diego C.Diego CK: I seriously recommend the Caribean Lobster

Backstreet Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Houston.

14. Backstreet Cafe

8.6
1103 S Shepherd Dr (at W Clay St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

Kar T.Kar Torres: The mussels appetizer is a must!!!!!

JennJenn: Houston Restaurant Weeks all of August 2011!!! Go for the sangria mussels, pan seared scallops or five spice squail!!! Nom, nom, nom.

SharLeneMiCheleSharLeneMiChele: The crab cakes & eggs!!!! Get them scrambled!!!! Amazing!

Fat Bao is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Houston.

15. Fat Bao

8.6
3419 Kirby Dr (Richmond Avenue), Houston, TX
Asian Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Chan: Houston Press 2013 Favorite Dishes - Crab Daddy Bao

Harrison B.Harrison Broker: Crab daddy and the yummy fries = dopeness

MoiseKapenda B.MoiseKapenda Bower: Zagat Houston 8 Best Sandwiches: Crab Daddy Bao