Reef

4.4 (2508)

$31 to $50

Seafood

2600 Travis, Houston, TX 77006

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Reef has become the Houston standard for Gulf Coast cuisine. Since 2007, Reef has garnered many accolades including multiple James Beard Award nominations, Best Seafood in the US by Bon Appetite, Best New Chef from Food and Wine and many more.

Dive into unique gulf coast dishes featuring daily caught seafood influenced by Houston's multi-cultural fabric. Favorites include the crispy-skin snapper, Vietnamese style BBQ Crabs, grilled redfish, gumbo inspired by his grandmother and more. With Chef Caswell at the helm, diners have been introduced to over 92 different species from the Gulf.

While at Reef, pair your meal with one of our hand-selected wines or cocktails while enjoying oysters and catching a glimpse of the bustling kitchen from your seat in the dining room.

Perfect for large parties, Reef also offers private dining options for your celebration and event needs, please inquire for more details.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, American
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 10:00pm, Friday: 11:00am - 11:00pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Website
http://www.reefhouston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Bryan Caswell
Catering
We are happy to cater your event, please contact our private dinning coordinator to inquire about your catering needs - lhernandez@reefhouston.com
Private party facilities
Whether it is a family get-together, cocktail style meet up, formal banquet, rehearsal dinner or corporate event, our professional staff will handle all the details for your next event. Everything from custom crafted menus by Chef Caswell to multi-course dinners with wine pairings, we are happy to provide our services and expertise. Please inquire for more details, we are here to help you in creating a memorable and unique experience for your guests.

Location
2600 Travis, Houston, TX 77006
Area
Midtown
Cross street
McGowen Street
Parking Details
Complimentary valet located at the entrance on McGowen.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Oysters on the ½ Shell
Blue Point, CT*; Canada Cup, PEI*; Rochambeau, VA*
- DozenUSD 29.00
- Half DozenUSD 15.00
Taiwanese Style OystersUSD 15.00
Shaved Lime, Asian Cocktail
Shrimp ShootersUSD 3.00
Tuna Poke*USD 17.00
Watermelon Radish, Avocado, Roasted Pepper Vinaigrette
Snapper Carpaccio*USD 9.00
Grapefruit Agra Dolce, Garlic Bruschetta
3rd Bar Plateau*
Our Seafood Grouping of all Things Salty and Raw
- MKT

Appetizers

Market Vegetable SaladUSD 11.00
Mixed Greens, Herb Sherry Vinaigrette
Seafood and Andouille Sausage GumboUSD 10.50
Tex-Mati Rice
Gochujang OctopusUSD 14.00
Charred Cabbage, Shiitake Emulsion
Tempura Rock Shrimp, XO SauceUSD 14.00
Cornmeal Crusted CalamariUSD 10.00
Crystal-Steens Buttermilk Crema, Peppadew Relish
Jumbo lump Crab CakeUSD 19.00
Taqueria Style Pickled Vegetables
3rd Bar Fried OystersUSD 18.00
Sriracha Remoulade, Scallions, Chilies

Entrees

SnapperUSD 32.00
Almond, Brown Butter, Squash, Meyer Lemon
Crisp Skin SalmonUSD 25.00
Pistachio Gremolata, Shaved Beets
Roasted BarrelUSD 30.00
Celeriac Puree, Oyster Mushroom, Chipotle, Chorizo
Redfish on the Half-ShellUSD 32.00
Fried Mac & Cheese
Seared ScallopsUSD 28.00
Glazed Beans, Black Garlic
Grilled CobiaUSD 30.00
Five Spice Carrots, Curried Cauliflower Puree, Watercress Raisin Salad
Ballerine PastaUSD 25.00
Gulf Shrimp, Lemon Zest, Baby Squash, Roasted Garlic, Thai Basil
Chili Glazed Yellowfin TunaUSD 32.00
Haricot Verts, Plantains
Filet MignonUSD 34.00
Oyster Mushrooms & Grilled Broccolini, Bone Marrow Emulsion
Big Pork ChopUSD 30.00
Pecan Smoke, Napa Cabbage, Peas, Cherry Mustard

Simply

ShrimpUSD 17.00
SalmonUSD 18.00
ScallopsUSD 22.00
ChickenUSD 15.00
Surf and TurfUSD 38.00
TunaUSD 26.00

Sides

Fried Mac & CheeseUSD 7.00
Sweet and Spicy Brussels, BaconUSD 7.00
Sesame SpinachUSD 7.00
Cardamom CarrotsUSD 7.00

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Reef.

4.4

(2508)

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.0Ambience
0.7Value

Noise • Energetic

2,508 Reviews

C
Chris
Nebraska66 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 August 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Stopped at Reef because it is close to our apartment and were offering a points special in the Open App. My wife and I wanted to try something new and both loved the options for appetizers on the menu. Everything we ordered was very good to excellent. We had calamari, fried oysters and crab cakes for appetizers, each was pretty good. My only complaint was that the cornmeal hid the taste of the calamari a bit, but otherwise it was very good. Many restaurants overcook their calamari, that was not the case here. For dinner my wife had the scallops and I had the snapper. Both were excellent. Our server, Amy, went above and beyond. She was a true gem.
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MJLfrog Gold
Houston313 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 July 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had not been to Reef in a while; it really does serve good food. Oysters fresh and tasty, calamari very good, grandson really enjoyed the red fish and fried macaroni and cheese; the crabcakes are outstanding; our server Diana was superb and has been there forever. Caswell must be a nice person to work for, and he runs an outstanding restaurant. His wine list is quite good and very reasonably priced. Our cocktails were good, too - the martini and the bluebonnet.
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dboyd Gold
Houston75 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 July 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always some of the freshest fish you'll find. What they serve depends on what has been caught that day. You just can't beat the creativity and delicious options that are forever changing. Been many times and never been disappointed.
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BPC07
Houston22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 July 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Typical REEF quality of service and food. It's why we keep coming back.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 July 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We tried a couple of the fish dishes - they were excellent. The service was great. There was a team of 2 serving us. There is definitely a large wine list and the waiter made a good recommendation.
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Gigi Gold
Houston73 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 July 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful food as always. Happy to go back again and again. Great wait staff.
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Rich Gold
Houston69 reviews
2.0
Dined on 28 July 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Disappointed. Not worth the money was terribly expensive . There were 6 of us for happy hour ordered two appetizers plus the gumbo from regular menu and a $60 bottle of wine. The bill was almost $300 for average food and below average service. The hostess at the door met us with a less than friendly demeanor which did not help with the experience to begin with. Will not be back way too expensive for the quality of restaurant.
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AmyT
Houston52 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 July 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Reef is one of my favorites and the crabcakes have been a historical go to item for me. Was disappointed in the quality of them this time. Lots of filler with very little crab Excellent service and attention from the wait staff.
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Ed24 Gold
Houston28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 July 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Took four first time friends there for dinner and they just loved the food. Everyone loved their fish entrees and ranted and raved about the Gumbo and fried mac and cheese. Very successful evening. Service was first class as usual and nice touch for the Manager to come over and acknowledge our party and she knew me from previous visits. The milk shakes at the end was something my friends had never experienced and they were impressed.
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ChrisM Gold
Houston38 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 July 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Always excellent service and food, wine selection is expansive and reasonably priced
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, American
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 10:00pm, Friday: 11:00am - 11:00pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Website
http://www.reefhouston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Bryan Caswell
Catering
We are happy to cater your event, please contact our private dinning coordinator to inquire about your catering needs - lhernandez@reefhouston.com
Private party facilities
Whether it is a family get-together, cocktail style meet up, formal banquet, rehearsal dinner or corporate event, our professional staff will handle all the details for your next event. Everything from custom crafted menus by Chef Caswell to multi-course dinners with wine pairings, we are happy to provide our services and expertise. Please inquire for more details, we are here to help you in creating a memorable and unique experience for your guests.

Location
2600 Travis, Houston, TX 77006
Area
Midtown
Cross street
McGowen Street
Parking Details
Complimentary valet located at the entrance on McGowen.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reef

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Rare

Oysters on the ½ Shell

Taiwanese Style OystersUSD 15.00

Shrimp ShootersUSD 3.00

Tuna Poke*USD 17.00

Snapper Carpaccio*USD 9.00

3rd Bar Plateau*

Appetizers

Market Vegetable SaladUSD 11.00

Seafood and Andouille Sausage GumboUSD 10.50

Gochujang OctopusUSD 14.00

Tempura Rock Shrimp, XO SauceUSD 14.00

Cornmeal Crusted CalamariUSD 10.00

Jumbo lump Crab CakeUSD 19.00

3rd Bar Fried OystersUSD 18.00

Entrees

SnapperUSD 32.00

Crisp Skin SalmonUSD 25.00

Roasted BarrelUSD 30.00

Redfish on the Half-ShellUSD 32.00

Seared ScallopsUSD 28.00

Grilled CobiaUSD 30.00

Ballerine PastaUSD 25.00

Chili Glazed Yellowfin TunaUSD 32.00

Filet MignonUSD 34.00

Big Pork ChopUSD 30.00

Simply

ShrimpUSD 17.00

SalmonUSD 18.00

ScallopsUSD 22.00

ChickenUSD 15.00

Surf and TurfUSD 38.00

TunaUSD 26.00

Sides

Fried Mac & CheeseUSD 7.00

Sweet and Spicy Brussels, BaconUSD 7.00

Sesame SpinachUSD 7.00

Cardamom CarrotsUSD 7.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable