Subject:

Shellfish

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2012

    Upcoming Events: Crawfish Across Houston

    It's high crawfish season in Houston, with a slew of different boils coming up to satisfy all your head-sucking pursuits. But first, you don't want to miss this weekend's big charity event: Kicking Cancer's Ass. The fundraiser dinner will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 25 at Ralph Smi ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 15, 2012

    Crazy for Crawfish

    The Seafood Shoppe does mudbugs the right way.

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2012

    The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 10 Crawfish Joints

    For the next 20 weeks, we'll be rounding up the runners-up to our 2011 Best of Houston® winners. In many categories, picking each year's winner is no easy task. We'll be spotlighting 20 of those categories, in which the winner had hefty competition from other Houston bars and restaurants. Along wi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2011

    Brunch in the 'Burbs: Crab Cake Benedict at Merche in Cypress

    Crab cake Benedict​I pass Merche, which specializes in Spanish-Italian fusion and is located on the campus of the North Cypress Medical Center, every time I drive out to my parents' house in Fairfield, but had never stopped in until this past Sunday. I had heard Dana Tyson talk about it on Sun ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2011

    Lobsters and Clams at Bistro Le Cep

    Anamaris Cousins PriceLobster Clambake​A typical clambake is built on a bed of seaweed and stones, then heated on a pit or grill over firewood. The ingredients will include a variety of seafood, such as clams, mussels and lobster; much like in a crawfish boil, potatoes, corn and sausage are of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 4, 2011

    Say Yes to Protein at Samba Grille

    Photos by Paul SedilloSamba Grille Pork Belly​I was recently invited to a media tasting at Samba Grille to sample its South American steakhouse cuisine. I wasn't sure how I would fare -- I'm more of a seafood gal than a meat-eater--but between the exquisite food and the entertaining, informati ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2011

    Food Fight: Washington Avenue Crab Cakes

    Soma's Crab Cakes 4.0​June marks the start of blue crab season in Texas. While Houston has a plethora of restaurants serving up this tasty little crustacean, I decided to delve into just one of its many forms - the crab cake. And to narrow it down further, I focused my battle on Houston's own ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2011

    The Shaggy Dog Roll at Nippon Japanese Restaurant

    Joanna O'LearyShaggy Dog Roll at Nippon​I grimace when the canine species is at all associated with Asian cuisine, but that didn't stop me from ordering the Shaggy Dog Roll at Nippon. The components (shrimp tempura, mayo, crabmeat, etc.) seemed familiar and innocuous, and, besides, as I told ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2011

    Chef Chat, Part 3: Danton Nix of Danton's Gulf Coast Seafood Kitchen

    Baked Oysters Dan Jr.​When I told my friends that I was doing a Chef Chat with Danton's, the response was almost uniform: "I love that place!" Judging from the comments on parts one and two of this Chef Chat, many readers feel the same way. Danton Nix may call himself a mere cook, but his food ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2011

    Fish Sandwich Fridays: Danton's Gulf Coast Seafood Kitchen

    Joanna O'LearyCrab Cake Burger at Danton's​In honor of Lent and in an attempt to revive my own (lapsed) Catholicism, I have been reviewing a fish sandwich (loosely defined) each Friday from a local Houston restaurant. Here's the last one. The Crab Cake Burger at Danton's In this installment o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2011

    The Pappadeaux Platter at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    ​The Pappadeaux Platter at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is overpriced, unsophisticated, and likely to cause water retention. But it's also really addictive. Strangely, I found myself wanting another one even when I woke up feeling bloated and gross the next morning. The Platter features fr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2011

    Bangkok Soft-Shell Crabs at Nidda Thai Cuisine

    ​Geri Maria Harris's recent post on Houston's Top 5 Thai Restaurants definitely included one of my favorites: Nidda. Geri named stir-fried eggplant and the Nidda Shrimp as standout dishes; to that list I would add the Bangkok Soft-Shell Crabs. I'm always seeking out my favorite crustacean ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2011

    On the Menu: Crab Cakes at Cyclone Anaya's

    ​Of all the places one might have expected Houston nomadic chef Jason Gould to end up, Cyclone Anaya's might have been one of the last. When I think of the Midtown location of the slightly upscale Mexican restaurant, my first thoughts have always been of Tex-Mex dishes that are a little too ex ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2011

    Oysters on Oysters at BRC Gastropub

    ​Lately, I don't pass up an opportunity to have oysters. I love them plain, with their salty brininess, and dressed up, all covered in cheeses, cream, and breadcrumbs. As with soft-shell crabs, I dream of a restaurant that offers buckets of fried oysters accompanied by cups o' dipping sauce li ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2010

    Soft-Shell Crab at Pico's Mex-Mex: The Real Deal

    ​Soft-shell crabs are one seafood item that are largely unaffected by the Gulf oil spill. As such, this somehow makes them less and more special at the same time: The little, freshly-molted crabs are more numerous than ever in comparison to other Gulf seafood, yet because they mostly escaped t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2010

    Soft-Shell Crab (Legs) at Patu's Thai Cusine

    ​I try to eat, or should I say, enjoy as much soft-shell crab possible while it's in season, but for the second time in a row, I have failed. Recently at Reef, I attempted to order their gigonzo tempura soft-shell crab (big as my forearm, no joke) only to find out they were out that night. Al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2010

    Chef Chat, Part 3: John Brand of Las Canarias and Pesca on the River

    ​This week we chatted with Chef Brand and tasted a smattering of the dishes he helped develop for the Omni Hotel's Texas Triple Play menu. Because Chef Brand was visiting, he did not prepare the meal himself - it was prepared by Omni Houston's CafĂ© on the Green. We started with the crab cake ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2010

    Berryhill vs El Rey: Battle for the Best Shrimp Tempura Taco

    ​Call me a late bloomer, but I didn't discover the Shrimp Tempura Taco until a year or so ago. Now I am in love with them. Though I know grilled shrimp is way healthier, blah blah blah, I wholeheartedly prefer the crunchiness of the tempura battered shrimp with the freshness of the cabbage and ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 17, 2010

    Don't Miss Dish

    Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Nachos at Cyclone Anaya's

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2010

    Top 10 Restaurants in Galveston

    ​I don't know if it's the hot weather or the recent atrocity befalling the Gulf of Mexico or what, but lately I've found myself taking any and every excuse to make the trek down I-45 to visit our island neighbor to the south. Now, I'm not claiming to be a local who knows every great little und ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 6, 2010

    Mother’s Day Brunch at Tokyo One

    Taste the goodness of Japan at this celebration for mom

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2010

    Suck the Head and Pinch the Tail at Calliope's Po-Boys

    ​ Robb Walsh confirmed that crawfish season goes into full swing after Easter. Well, it's past Easter, and we're ready for our mudbugs. Faint of heart, stop reading now. You just can't understand the undying love for these freshwater crustaceans. But if your heart starts beating faster just at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2010

    Chef Chat, Part 3: Carlos Rodriguez of Vic & Anthony's

    Fabio​Our interview with Carlos Rodriguez of Vic & Anthony's revealed how much work has gone into the restaurant's menu. Rodriguez spent seven months in the test kitchen developing menu items, and a panel of testers including Tilman Fertitta tested each dish. Some recipes we see today on the m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2010

    Krabby Patty Sandwich

    ​On the way to Baton Rouge, I hit Lake Charles around noon and decided to take a break. The crab cake burger at Mazen's Seafood on Prien Lake Road made a decent lunch. The crab cake was a nice blend of crabmeat and seasoned breading served with lettuce, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on toaste ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 28, 2010

    Mamma Mia

    Sonia's ravioli stuffed with chicken and mushrooms at Arturo's.

  • Dining

    August 27, 2009

    Battleground Fried Shrimp

    The Monument Inn continues an old tradition of dining on hallowed ground.

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2009

    BBQ Crab at Floyd's in Webster

    Photo by J.C. Reid​The dog days of summer bring both good news and bad news for Houston seafood lovers. The bad news is that crawfish season traditionally ends around the 4th of July. Also, high summer is not the best time to eat raw oysters as the warmer waters of Galveston Bay tend to produc ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 30, 2009

    Double-Stuffed at Sabine River Cafe

    Photo by J.C. Reid​The dog days of summer bring both good news and bad news for Houston seafood lovers. The bad news is that crawfish season traditionally ends around the 4th of July. Also, high summer is not the best time to eat raw oysters as the warmer waters of Galveston Bay tend to produc ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 16, 2009

    Louisiana Creole Cafe

    Photo by J.C. Reid​The dog days of summer bring both good news and bad news for Houston seafood lovers. The bad news is that crawfish season traditionally ends around the 4th of July. Also, high summer is not the best time to eat raw oysters as the warmer waters of Galveston Bay tend to produc ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 2, 2009

    Creole Rabbit

    The "Tex-La" food at Sabine River Cafe isn't innovative, but it sure is tasty.

  • Dining

    December 18, 2008

    Bombay Salad and Colossal Shrimp at King's Inn

    The "Tex-La" food at Sabine River Cafe isn't innovative, but it sure is tasty.

  • Dining

    May 1, 2008

    Great Stuff at Abe's Cajun Market

    The "Tex-La" food at Sabine River Cafe isn't innovative, but it sure is tasty.

  • Dining

    February 7, 2008

    Fish Frenzy at Tokyo One

    Pile your plate with scads of sashimi at this new all-you-can-eat Japanese buffet

  • Dining

    November 1, 2007

    Valentino's Seafood

    A Texas shrimper is finding out how hard it is to run a seafood restaurant in Houston

  • Dining

    September 13, 2007

    Segari's

    Plain and Simple

  • Dining

    September 6, 2007

    T-Beaux

    Sunny Oysters

  • Dining

    March 22, 2007

    Crawfish

    Mardi Gras Grill hosts a weekly eating contest

  • Dining

    December 7, 2006

    Jazz and Oysters

    The cocktail lounge at Tommy's is the perfect antidote for Norman Rockwell holidays

  • Dining

    July 20, 2006

    Fish on its Laurels

    Gaido's in Galveston doesn't always live up to its storied reputation

  • Dining

    June 29, 2006

    Crabs and More

    Forno's of Italy

  • Dining

    April 20, 2006

    The Cajun Cocktail Queens

    Get your spicy mudbugs and fried shrimp and join the party at Floyd's

  • Dining

    February 16, 2006

    Fish a la Plancha

    Great Gulf seafood in a mom-and-pop Mexican joint is a combination that's hard to beat

  • Dining

    January 26, 2006

    I Am the Walrus, Part 2

    Oysters on the half shell aren't the only attraction at the old Magnolia

  • Dining

    April 22, 2004

    As You Like It

    Magnolia Bar & Grill

  • Dining

    February 5, 2004

    Raw Weather

    This winter's oyster season is the best in recent history

  • Dining

    November 13, 2003

    Slow Down for Crabs

    Blue Water Seafood's got a wonderfully crusty coastal feel

  • Dining

    May 1, 2003

    Bigger and Battered

    Where does Baytown Seafood get those enormous shrimp?

  • Dining

    April 26, 2001
  • Dining

    January 6, 2000

    A Fine Kettle of Fish

    Saltwater Grill's novel approach to seafood has Galvestonians moored to the place

  • Dining

    June 26, 1997

    Soft and Crabby

    Summer's the right time for many things -- but none better than soft-shell supping

  • More >>

Most Popular Stories

for free stuff, news info & more!
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places

    Voice Places

    Discover restaurants, nightlife, travel, shopping...

  • VOICE Daily Deals

    VOICE Daily Deals

    Get 50 to 90% off every day on restaurants, movies, massages...

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    More than 10,000 of the BEST things to eat, drink, and experience

  • My Voice Nation

    My Voice Nation

    Join the Village Voice community and get exclusive deals and info

  • Happy Hour

    Happy Hour

    Your local Happy Hour guide at your fingertips

or

Log in or Sign up

Social Connect:

Use your favorite account to access My Voice Nation.


Use your My Voice Nation account to log in:





Forgot password?
or

Sign Up or Log in

Social Connect:

Sign up for My Voice Nation with your preferred network.


Sign up for a My Voice Nation account:



Privacy policy