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Downtown Aquarium at night  - Downtown Aquarium, Houston, TX

Downtown Aquarium

4.7
4.7
3079 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Kid-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.

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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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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Experiences

  • Mothers Day Brunch

    $20.99 - $49.99 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    We invite you to bring your family for an under the sea feast this year at the Downtown Aquarium, the buffet will feature traditional favorites and delicious seafood selections. Visit our website for more details. Date/Time: Sunday, May 11th from 10:00am - 4pm Price: $49.99 for Adults, $39.99 for Seniors, $20.99 for Kids (10 & under) *Guests who select a time slot after 4pm when making reservations will dine off the regular menu inside the restaurant.

What 3,079 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Kid-friendly

  • Houston

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Downtown Aquarium offers a unique dining experience with "excellent view of the aquarium," delectable food, and a vibrant atmosphere. The service is often praised as "outstanding," with attentive staff ensuring a memorable visit. It's a "great place for family and celebrations" with a captivating underwater ambiance that leaves guests wanting to return.

3,079 Reviews
  1. Lindsey

    Central Texas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, great service, wonderful night! Will definitely go back!

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  2. Chanel

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was phenomenal, we left stuffed and Happy! The only complaint would be that it was freezing in that ballroom, almost like a literal icebox! Maybe next year they should consider the guest a bit more so they can focus on enjoying their food rather than how cold their fingertips were. We would definitely go again despite that. Naz out server was awesome and friendly which we love while enjoying a great meal as a family.

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  3. cristian

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come for their yearly brunch because the food is great, although a bit expensive. We had a Landry’s gift reward that just expired 4 days ago, but they would not allow us to use. It was only $25 off the $250 tab for 4 adults and a child, but they refused. Thought they could have honored it since we have given so much business over the last 10 years of coming to this brunch as well as other Landry’s restaurants. Anyways, the food and selections are top-notch. Waiting service is good and ambiance is nice.

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  4. Robert VIP

    Central Texas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an excellent family Easter Brunch. The Grandchildren throughly enjoyed it

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  5. Kristopher

    San Antonio1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter didn't like the dish and asked for something different which was brought out and was wonderful however the waiter said he would remove the unwanted item and was still charged twice for it

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  6. Jeana

    San Antonio5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a fun experience and the rides were good for the kids. The only thing I noticed was there are two windows for purchasing tickets that were open but the line was so confusing it looked like 3 rows were available so people were forming 3 lines instead of 2 and it caused some friction. It was a confusing set up!

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  7. Ramona

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a nice restaurant but the service was horrible. We waited a long time for our food. And when the plates needed to be cleared-they weren't. it was like we were an after thought. and we still ordered dessert as it was my sons bjrthday. and then we ended up waiting even longer for the dessert. I had approached a manager for how long our dessert was taking and he told me he'd check on it as it was freshly made to order and he said he would be right back. he never came back. we almost left at the point but they had finally came out with the dessert.

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  8. William

    San Antonio3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and excellent service. It's a little "pricy", but worth it.

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  9. Sheri

    Houston31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have passed by this restaurant and amusement park. We finally visited it. The food was delicious and our server Samuel was awesome. He answered our questions and made sure our food was delivered hot. The manager stopped by to check on the service. This is a great place to take friends.

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  10. Mei Mei

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent view of the aquarium and ambience. Great food. Its totally worth the menu prices. Most recommended "tourist trap" restaurant I have ever been to. Will definitely bring all my out of town guests here.

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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 3079 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
11:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Downtown Aquarium

410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Memorial Drive
  • Neighborhood
    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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