Houston is home to an incredible array of restaurants offering Lent-friendly seafood dishes. Whether you’re looking for a casual bite or fine dining, these local spots have special menus perfect for the season.
Christie’s Seafood & Steaks
A Houston institution for over a century, Christie’s Seafood & Steaks offers legendary fried shrimp and its famous fish sandwich. With fresh Gulf Coast seafood served daily, this family-owned restaurant delivers classic flavors in a relaxed setting. Located at 6029 Westheimer Road.
The Original Ninfa’s (Uptown & Navigation)
The Original Ninfa’s is serving up Lenten-friendly seafood with dishes like Crawfish Empanadas ($12), Shrimp Aguachile ($18), and Whole Roasted Snapper (market price). Enjoy bold flavors with a Mexican twist at both their Uptown and Navigation locations.
La Calle Tacos
From March 5 to April 17, La Calle Tacos is offering BOGO Mix and Match deals on Cevichito Cup ($7.99), Ceviche Bowl ($13.99), Ceviche Tostadas ($15.99), and Ceviche Tacos ($12.99) when you use code LENT. Available at their Bagby Park and Downtown locations.
Adair Kitchen
This neighborhood favorite features fresh seafood dishes for the Lenten season, including Citrus Cured Snapper ($17) with watermelon aguachile and Verlasso Farm Raised Salmon ($21) served with grilled asparagus, cilantro rice, and pesto cream.
Amrina
For a bold seafood experience, Amrina in The Woodlands offers dishes like Tuna Crudo ($28) with yuzu shikanji, Octopus ($32) with cumin potato and pickled carrot, and Branzino Gassi ($50) with Mangalorean-style fish curry.
Annabelle Brasserie
Located in Autry Park, Annabelle Brasserie’s French-inspired menu includes Tuna Tartare ($27), Charred Spanish Octopus ($25), Seared North Atlantic Salmon ($44), and Seared Branzino Filet ($35), all made with ethically sourced seafood.
B.B. Italia Bistro & Bar
Pasta lovers can enjoy Frutti di Mare ($36) with mussels, clams, shrimp, and calamari, Clam Sauce pasta ($27) with white wine and garlic, or classic Shrimp Scampi ($28). All dishes are made fresh in-house daily at this Sugar Land favorite.
B.B. Lemon – Washington
For comfort food, B.B. Lemon’s Fish & Chips ($22) features beer-battered fish with tartar sauce, while their Lobster Roll ($39), served Maine or Connecticut style, is a delicious alternative for Lent.
Eunice
Eunice offers Southern-inspired seafood dishes, including Peruvian Scallops ($6 each) with chili and peach dressing, BBQ Shrimp Tartine ($23) with burrata, and Gulf Fish ($51) served with blue crab and brown butter.
Le Jardinier
This Michelin-starred restaurant presents refined seafood options like Citrus Cured Hiramasa ($25), Yuca Crusted Cod ($52) with yuzu beurre blanc, and Squid Ink Crustacean Ravioli ($28) with lemongrass foam.
Prime 131
Enjoy Yellowtail Carpaccio ($23) with cucumber relish, Tuna Tartare ($24) with taro chips, Miso-Marinated Cod ($46), and Salt-Grilled Branzino ($38) at this elevated dining spot.
The Annie Café & Bar
For an upscale seafood meal, The Annie offers Ahi Tuna Ceviche ($28), Gulf Red Snapper ($56) with trout caviar, Scottish Salmon ($38) with green chile mole, and Seared Ahi Tuna ($53) with sesame ginger sauce.
Trattoria Sofia
This Italian gem serves Filetto Di Branzino Al Forno ($48) with Mediterranean flavors, Cioppino Alla Fregola Sarda ($46) with scallops, shrimp, and mussels, and Gamberi Fra Diavolo ($38) with spicy pan-fried shrimp.
Turner’s
For an elegant Lent meal, Turner’s offers Spanish Wood-Grilled Octopus ($28), Red Snapper ($46) with beurre noisette purée, Dover Sole Meunière ($62), and the indulgent Maine Lobster Thermidor ($86).
Turner’s Cut
This high-end steakhouse presents Salmon Tart ($24) with vodka-cured salmon, Seasonal Fish ($48) with saffron sauce, and the luxurious Dover Sole ($83) with classic meunière sauce.
Zanti Cucina Italiana
Zanti’s Lent offerings include Halibut with tiger’s milk and squid ink pasta toast, Yellowfin Tuna with ponzu sauce, Mediterranean-Style Red Snapper, and their signature Branzino Baked in Sea Salt.
Tacodeli
Tacodeli is bringing back one of its most requested tacos for Lent. The Tikin Xic Taco, available starting March 3, features achiote-marinated grilled fish, smoky salsa negra, habanero-pickled onions, and fresh cilantro, all wrapped in a signature tortilla. Pair it with their Blood Orange Basil Agua Fresca for a refreshing complement to this bold, Yucatán-inspired dish.
Picos
Picos is offering a special Lent menu for dine-in guests until April 19, featuring appetizers like Beetroot Carpaccio, Mussels a la Gallega, and Tacos de Pulpo Zarandeado. Main courses include Chili Crusted Seared Tuna, Pescado Zarandeado, and Chile Ancho Relleno de Camaron. On Fish Fridays, enjoy Louisiana-Style Fried Catfish with fries and coleslaw from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Picos is located at 3601 Kirby Dr.
Októ
Októ is rolling out new crudo and fish options just in time for Lent. Enjoy Hamachi Crudo ($25) with Persian lime powder, Calabrian chile, and blood orange, or try the Tuna Carpaccio ($22) with eggplant cream, capers, dried garlic, and yuzu oil. For a heartier dish, the Robata Grilled Hamachi ($56) is served with artichoke and pea risotto. Located at 888 Westheimer Rd Suite 119.
Hamsa
Hamsa is offering a variety of seafood and vegetable dishes for Lent. Highlights include Octopus with Spicy Muhamara and preserved lemon chimichurri, Shrimp with grapefruit and chili, and Branzino with fennel salad. Vegetarian options like Roasted Cabbage, Oyster Mushroom Skewer, and Baladi Eggplant are also available. Visit Hamsa at 5555 Morningside Dr #100.
Artisans
Artisans is serving a Lent menu featuring four delicious specials: Texas Redfish on the Half Shell with blackened seasoning and crawfish velouté, Basil Cream Seafood Pasta with bay scallops and shrimp, a Snapper and Salmon Duo with asparagus and sauce marmite, and La Bouillabaisse Marseillaise with prawn, scallops, and catch of the day in a saffron tomato fennel broth. Located at 5745 Westheimer Rd.
Hughie’s Houston
Hughie’s Houston is offering a variety of Lent-friendly Vietnamese and American-inspired seafood dishes at both locations. Specials include Hughie’s Gumbor with crabmeat, crawfish, shrimp, swai, and steamed rice, Curry Shrimp Fried Rice, Spicy Crawfish Rice, and Turmeric Fish & Chips. Visit Hughie’s at 1802 W 18th St or 633 Heidrich St.
