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5 Best Fish and Chips Shops in Houston (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Fish and chips in Houston covers a lot more ground than a British chippy. The busiest name on this list has logged over 12,000 Google reviews inside an aquarium restaurant, while a five-table spot tucked into a gas station carries a 4.9 with barely a bad word in sight. That gap, thousands of reviews apart but only a few tenths of a star, is the real story here.

Short answer: For a proper British-style fish and chips experience, The Red Lion Houston (4.4, 2,146 reviews) is the honest pick, a genuine English pub serving battered cod, mushy peas, and Sunday roasts. For sheer scale and reliability, Aquarium Restaurant (4.7, over 12,000 reviews) is Houston's most-reviewed seafood dining room, fish tank views included. Expect $10 to $50 per person depending on where you sit down.
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Houston's Fish and Chips Shops, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Aquarium Restaurant 4.7 ★ 12,104 Overall / family dining experience View ›
2 Connie's Seafood Market & Restaurant 4.4 ★ 3,782 Budget-friendly, Houston institution View ›
3 The Red Lion Houston 4.4 ★ 2,146 Traditional British-style fish and chips View ›
4 Mama Seafood 4.7 ★ 1,028 No-frills, fast counter service View ›
5 Bo-bobs 4.9 ★ 766 Highest-rated, hidden gem View ›
5 Best Fish and Chips Shops in Houston (2026)

Where to get your fix

Aquarium Restaurant logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Aquarium Restaurant

4.712,104 Google reviews

Aquarium Restaurant sits inside Houston's Downtown Aquarium complex, serving seafood plates to diners seated beside massive fish tanks, sharks, and stingrays. The menu runs from fried seafood combos to shrimp scampi and stir fry, and the restaurant doubles as an entertainment venue with rides and animal exhibits attached. It's part of the Landry's group, and the dining room is built around the aquarium theme rather than a standalone chippy.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly praise attentive, knowledgeable servers who double as informal aquarium guides
  • The combo platters and fried seafood get consistent five-star mentions
  • A genuinely memorable setting for out-of-town visitors and families
  • Owner responds personally to nearly every review, good and bad

Worth knowing

  • A popular reservation slot doesn't guarantee a good table, some diners report a wait even with a booking
  • This is more theme-restaurant than dedicated fish and chips shop
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume12,104 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks #1 on sheer volume and a strong 4.7, but go in expecting an aquarium restaurant with excellent fried fish, not a British chippy.

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410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002

Connie's Seafood Market & Restaurant logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Connie's Seafood Market & Restaurant

4.43,782 Google reviews

Connie's Seafood Market & Restaurant has served Mexican- and Asian-inspired seafood on Airline Drive since 1979. It's a Greater Heights fixture known for affordable fried fish plates, a fresh seafood market counter, and its signature fried rice, alongside dishes like Vuelve a la Vida ceviche soup and micheladas. The restaurant has been covered by the Houston Chronicle for its long-running local following.

What people praise

  • The special fried rice comes up again and again as the standout order
  • Reviewers call the food quality remarkable for the price
  • Decades of consistency, one reviewer has been a regular for over 20 years

Worth knowing

  • Service can be inconsistent depending on which server you get
  • Gets loud and crowded on weekend afternoons
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume3,782 · 92th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown65% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks second on nearly 3,800 reviews at a strong 4.4. The value and the fried rice are what keep Houston coming back.

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2525 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77009

The Red Lion Houston logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Red Lion Houston

4.42,146 Google reviews

The Red Lion Houston is a British pub on South Shepherd Drive built around classic English pub fare: battered cod and chips, steak and ale pie, bangers, and a full Sunday roast menu with Yorkshire pudding. The bar carries a wide beer selection, and reviewers describe genuine British ambience rather than a themed imitation.

What people praise

  • Reviewers single out the battered cod as properly crisp outside, flaky inside
  • A real British pub atmosphere reviewers say feels authentic, not staged
  • Generous portions, several reviewers recommend the half-order of the Friday fish and chips special
  • Wide beer selection with knowledgeable staff

Worth knowing

  • At least one reviewer flagged the men's restroom needing attention
  • Busy on weekend nights, expect noise
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume2,146 · 87th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown67% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: This is the closest thing on the list to an actual chippy. If you want fish and chips as the British originally meant it, start here.

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2316 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019

Mama Seafood logo
#4🕑 Open 4 days/wk

Mama Seafood

4.71,028 Google reviews

Mama Seafood is a longtime family-owned counter-service seafood spot on Jensen Drive, in business for more than 40 years according to a regular customer. It serves fried fish and jumbo shrimp plates, and takes orders by phone as well as walk-in, with cash, Zelle, or Cash App accepted in place of cards.

What people praise

  • A loyal following built over decades in the community
  • Fried fish and shrimp get consistently praised as seasoned well and fried hard and crispy
  • Fast turnaround on phone orders

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers report inconsistency between visits, one noting the fish cut unusually thin
  • No credit cards accepted
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume1,028 · 82th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown78% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.7 built on volume and neighborhood loyalty, though a couple of recent reviews suggest the consistency has wobbled a little.

+1713-692-8432 Directions

10196 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX 77093

Bo-bobs logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Bo-bobs

4.9766 Google reviews

Bo-bobs operates out of a gas station on Cleburne Street, serving Cajun-influenced seafood including blackened fish, shrimp, gumbo, and a signature dish called the Overload. The small operation is family-run, and reviewers describe the setting as an unexpected surprise given the humble location.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe the food as genuinely life-changing, not just good
  • The gumbo and the Overload sauce get named again and again
  • Staff reportedly treat customers like family, offering samples unprompted
  • Reviewers note the team accommodated a menu substitution generously when they ran out of an item

Worth knowing

  • Limited hours, closed several days of the week
  • Small operation means it can sell out of popular dishes
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume766 · 66th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating on this page at 4.9, built on fewer reviews than the bigger names, but the consistency (718 of 766 reviews are five stars) backs it up.

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1815 Cleburne St Ste E, Houston, TX 77004

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume measures how many customers actually rated the business, benchmarked against others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, since a 4.9 built on a handful of reviews carries different weight than one built on thousands. Recency tracks how currently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does fish and chips cost in Houston? (2026)

Price per person swings hard depending on setting. A counter-service seafood spot runs cheapest, while a full-service restaurant or pub adds table service and atmosphere to the bill.

JobTypical price
Counter-service fried fish plate$10 - $20 per person
Sit-down pub or restaurant meal$20 - $50 per person
Full dining experience with drinks$40 - $50+ per person

Ranges compiled July 2026 from customer-reported per-person spend in Google reviews across the businesses on this page.

Serving all of Houston

These five span downtown (Aquarium Restaurant), the Heights (Connie’s Seafood), Montrose (The Red Lion), Fifth Ward (Mama Seafood), and Museum District (Bo-bobs), so wherever you’re searching from, a fish and chips spot near you is likely a short drive away.

What to ask before you order

  • Is the fish battered fresh to order or par-fried ahead of time?
  • What type of fish is used (cod, catfish, swai)?
  • Do they offer takeout or is it dine-in only?
  • Is there a wait during peak hours, and can you call ahead?
  • Do they accept cards, or is it cash/digital payment only?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these fish and chips shops?

We pulled real Google ratings and review counts for fish and chips shops across Houston and ranked them by a blend of rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in July 2026 and gets refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Which of these is closest to a traditional British chippy?

The Red Lion Houston is the one built around classic English pub fare, battered cod, mushy peas, and Sunday roasts, in an actual pub setting.

Is Aquarium Restaurant good for kids?

Reviewers repeatedly mention it as a strong pick for families, thanks to the aquarium setting and the attached exhibits.

The bottom line

If you want the closest thing to an actual British chippy, The Red Lion is the safe call. If you’re after seafood with a side of spectacle, Aquarium Restaurant’s scale and reviews back it up. Either way, call ahead on a weekend.

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