ALERT

Harris County Has Recalled Gulf Oysters. Here’s What to Know.

Harris County restricts establishments from selling Gulf Oysters.

12/12/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Back To Life, Back To Sea

Our 14 Favorite Gulf Coast Seafood Spots

Enjoy oysters, shrimp, and more at these local spots.

10/27/2022 By Timothy Malcolm and Geneva Diaz

First Bite

Learn a Whole Lot More about Oysters at This Bravery Chef Hall Spot

Margaux's Oyster Bar wants to teach you a little about "meroir."

06/16/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

Does Pier 6 Have the Best Gulf Oysters?

We're going to say ... yes.

04/21/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Shucking Marvelous

What to Know About Galveston Bay Oysters

A program fighting for their future.

04/01/2020 By Brandon Summers-Miller

On the Half Shell

Texas Legalized Oyster Farms. What Does This Mean for You, Bivalve Lover?

What’s in store for the industry, and for oyster lovers?

07/22/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

First Look

New Orleans's Neyow's Creole Café Arrives In Houston

Chargrilled oysters, brass bands, and a real party were among soft-opening highlights.

12/06/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

News

The Texas Oyster Industry Is Now a Shell of Its Former Self

Texas oyster reefs are under threat, and so are local fishermen’s livelihoods and way of life.

04/24/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Along the Briny Beach

This Weekend Only in San Leon: $20 All-You-Can-Eat Oysters

Celebrate the end of oysters season in a truly Texan way: by devouring every last one.

04/27/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The World is Your Oyster

Happy Hour of the Week: The Oyster Apocalypse at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar

What may sound like a sci-fi shellfish horror film is actually Monday's best happy hour.

03/24/2016 By Megha Tejpal

The Best Coast

The Houstonian’s Essential Guide to Gulf Seafood

From fresh shrimp and oysters to blue crabs and golden tilefish, we have it all here in Houstonia. Here's where to find the best seafood on the best coast.

03/01/2016 By Houstonia Staff

Seafood

Cooked to Oyster

There’s a bright side for bivalve buffs who’d rather not eat oysters raw.

03/01/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Seafood

Four Spots for the Freshest Fish in Galveston (and One in Bolivar!)

From the Strand to the Seawall, these are the top places to try coastal cuisine on the actual coast.

03/01/2016 By Robb Walsh

Gulf Seafood Guide

Catch of the Day: Houston’s 7 Best Seafood Markets

From Spring to Seabrook, here’s where to scoop up the best Gulf fish.

03/01/2016 By Alice Levitt

Gulf Seafood Conference

Talking Fish

Chefs and fishermen gather in Galveston to find new ways to market Gulf seafood.

09/24/2013 By Robb Walsh

Shellfish History

On R-Month Oysters

The taboo dates back to Ancient Rome, and Cicero was one of the first to explore it.

09/12/2013 By John Lomax