Houston's proximity to the Gulf Coast makes it a prime destination for fresh seafood. These buffet restaurants offer an incredible variety of ocean treasures, from Gulf shrimp to oysters and beyond.
Captain Tom's Seafood & Oyster Bar
Price: 5-35A Houston institution offering all-you-can-eat seafood buffet. Features fresh Gulf oysters, peel-and-eat shrimp, fried fish, crab legs, and more. The oyster bar is particularly popular during happy hour.
Cajun Town
This Cajun-style restaurant offers seafood boil buffet options featuring Gulf Coast favorites. Expect crawfish, shrimp, crab, and all the traditional boil fixings.
Ocean's Palace
Located in Chinatown, Ocean's Palace combines Chinese dim sum with seafood buffet options. Features live seafood tanks and fresh preparation.
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East Buffet
Massive Asian buffet with extensive seafood selection including crab legs, shrimp, fish, and sushi. One of the largest buffets in Houston.
Sushi Box
All-you-can-eat sushi and seafood buffet featuring fresh sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and cooked seafood dishes.
Hokkaido
Japanese buffet with strong seafood focus including sushi, sashimi, grilled fish, and seafood hot pots.What to ExpectGulf shrimp and oystersCrab legs and crab meatFresh fish preparationsClams, mussels, and scallopsTraditional sides like coleslaw and hush puppiesPrice RangeSeafood buffets range from 5-45 per person depending on the selection and quality.