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Downtown Aquarium at night - Downtown Aquarium, Houston, TX

Downtown Aquarium

4.7
4.7
3077 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 89 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Child-friendly
  • 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Easter Brunch

    US$20.99 - US$49.99 per person

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Easter Buffet Bring your family for an under the sea feast this year in our Nautilus Ballroom, the buffet will feature traditional favorites and delicious seafood selections. Visit our website for more details. Date/Time: Sunday, April 20th from 10:00am - 3pm Price: $49.99 for Adults, $39.99 for Seniors, $20.99 for Kids (10 & under) *Guests who select a time slot after 3pm when making reservations will dine off the regular menu inside the restaurant.

Menu

Downtown Aquarium's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

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What 3,077 people are saying

Downtown Aquarium reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Downtown Aquarium offers a "fantastic atmosphere" with a unique dining experience surrounded by marine life. Guests rave about the "great service," with staff going "above and beyond" to make occasions special. The food receives mixed reviews, with some highlights like "amazing seafood" and "delicious desserts." Ideal for family outings and celebrations.
3,077 Reviews

  1. Julie

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oh my what a great experience. The food was amazing the view even better. The fish tanks were beautiful. I could not stop looking at the fish. Took amazing pictures. When we are back in Houston we will definitely be back. Julie Lexington KY.

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  2. Tanya

    Houston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Jose was wonderful, knew about all of the fish in the aquarium. The only negative was the noise level hope it would be quiet closer to the evening. Lots of field trips when we went so very loud.

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  3. Wade

    Dallas2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Was a neat experience. Service was ok. Food was delicious but beans and shrimp were cool (not warm). We were expecting more of an aquarium around us rather than a big fish tank in the middle of the restaurant. We were seated in the corner away from the aquarium - a lot of the aquarium dining experience was lost since we were not close to the tank.

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  4. Nancy VIP

    Houston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Aquarium is a dining experience. The food is excellent and watching the fish, sharks and stingrays swim in the tank is soothing and fun.

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  5. SusannaG

    Surrey8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal celebrating our daughter’s 18th Birthday. Our server was lovely and took great care of us. Food was prompt and cooked well. My daughter and I shared a Mariners platter and it was enough between the two of us after appetizers. The ambience and being able to see the fish swimming around while you are eating is pretty special. It’s a little touristy and not an “upscale experience” as such but it’s fun and we would recommend it. Not stupidly over priced either.

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  6. William

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice restaurant. Tried to call and reserve a table but no one answered. So used open table. They ignored my special request and didn’t even recognize that a toddler needs a booster seat. So poor welcome staff. But great otherwise.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed dining at the aquarium for my daughter’s 7th birthday. The ambiance and food was amazing. Our waiter was very attentive and professional.

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  8. Sheryl

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. So was the service. Prices were reasonable

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  9. Kassie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! Our first time dining at the aquarium & it was a great experience

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 experience. good price. good atmosphere. the restaurant was 10/10 food, service & the wait time. highly recommend especially for smaller kids ranging 4-11yrs old.

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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 4.7 stars by 3077 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 89 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Downtown Aquarium

410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Memorial Drive
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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