Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab in Downtown Houston, Houston.

1. Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse

8.6
1510 Texas St (at La Branch St.), Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 98 tips and reviews

Kathy M.Kathy Mckinney: Best crab cake anyplace, lots of crab, minimal breading

Allison M.Allison M.: V&A is open every night for dinner, Chef Carlos has the best crab cake I've ever had in my life, his quail appetizer is incredible, and they serve great burgers at lunch on Fridays (or always in bar).

NicoleNicole: The crab cakes are excellent! The filet mignon is very tender and quite tasty!

Hearsay Gastro Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab in Downtown Houston, Houston.

2. Hearsay Gastro Lounge

8.2
218 Travis St (at Congress St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 105 tips and reviews

Ailie C.Ailie Chang: The Crab Cake Quattro and Duck Quesadillas were superb :) Great atmosphere! Book the whole second floor for your private party!

Brian F.Brian Fleenor: The crab cakes are excellent!!

Taide V.Taide V: Excellent choice for a good Saturday night meal. The crab cakes are rich in flavor. The duck mac-four cheese is a must to try.

McCormick & Schmick's is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab in Downtown Houston, Houston.

3. McCormick & Schmick's

8.3
1201 Fannin St, Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Latriece L.Latriece Lewis: Skip the crabcake at lunch...Good service...Staff is extremely friendly...

Sherri S.Sherri Scott: Try the crab cakes.... YUM!

Christy L.Christy Landes: Skip the food and hit the bar. service is very good. crab app: boring and too sweet. Wedge salad too salty. Clam chowder more potatoes than clams. Blackened mahi good, but snapper was dry. Meh!

Sambuca is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab in Downtown Houston, Houston.

4. Sambuca

7.1
909 Texas Ave. (at Travis St.), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Nicole M.Nicole Monachino: Shrimp and crab dip is a must have to start out with... It's Delish!

Cynthia A.Cynthia Amador: Try the shrimp and crab bisque! Delicious!

Nicholas B.Nicholas Buttler: The shrimp and crab bisque is great and surprisingly filling.

The Grove is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab in Downtown Houston, Houston.

5. The Grove

8.6
1611 Lamar St (Dallas), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

Ashley R.Ashley Russell: The crab and shrimp salad sandwich was great. The Texas Whisky Jam was so tasty! And OMG the banana pudding tiramisu was Soooo good!

BobbyBobby: Always great seating with views of Discovery Green and DTH. The burger is near-perfect, as are the seasoned fries, as is the shrimp and crab salad, as are the desserts...

Ken P.Ken Pierre II: Great place to brunch in Houston! Also a great place to experience with a group of friends! Service is excellent here!

The Cajun Stop is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab in Downtown Houston, Houston.

6. The Cajun Stop

8.1
2130 Jefferson St (Hutchins), Houston, TX
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Melania S.Melania Spagnoli: This place is awesome! Delicious and super spicy prawns, crawfish and king crab. Best cajun food in town!

Houston PressHouston Press: If you find yourself craving a few pounds of plump crawfish or a roast beef po-boy with a generous application of gravy, the festive, friendly Cajun Stop is your best choice.

Tony C.Tony Collet: Must haves: red beans & rice, shrimp po-boy, roast beef and gravy po-boy. Boiled crawfish on Fridays & Saturdays

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab in Downtown Houston, Houston.

7. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

9.1
1200 McKinney St, Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 22 tips and reviews

Christy L.Christy Landes: Get a martini with blue cheese olives at the bar. Great steaks of course but their chilled seafood is also tops: shrimp cocktail and king crab. Bread is worth the carbs!

Francisco R.Francisco Rodriguez: Amazing food overall, great service.

Julio C.Julio César Núñez: Great place

The Blue Fish Bayou Place is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab in Downtown Houston, Houston.

8. The Blue Fish Bayou Place

7.6
550 Texas St (Smith), Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Marlon C.Marlon C.: The soft shell crab dish is the best dish I have ever had in life! A must try. And the waiter gives you the pen after you pay your tab.

EdEd: I was wowed with the $18 snow crab and eel specialty roll. It was filling enough for a grown man and very tasty.

EdEd: I loved my custom eel and crab roll. Everything I tried here was of a similar high-quality as other really good sushi places around town.

Last Concert Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab in Downtown Houston, Houston.

9. Last Concert Cafe

8.3
1403 Nance St (btw McKee & William), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Rachel W.Rachel Wang: definitely try the crab stuffed jalapeños! tastes great with the queso sauce

NicoleNicole: The food, the drinks, the service and the environment is amazing. It's a very relaxed atmosphere and the live music is fantastic

Houston PressHouston Press: Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 4:30pm-7pm

Kim Son Restaurant - Downtown is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab in Downtown Houston, Houston.

10. Kim Son Restaurant - Downtown

8.3
2001 Jefferson St (Chartres), Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Mochaa M.Mochaa Michelle: Try the black peppered crabs!

Houston PressHouston Press: The charbroiled Vietnamese fajitas are a fusion of both the old and new worlds, and the Vietnamese crepes, garlic butter fried shrimp and sugarcane shrimp are not to be missed.

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The Capitol at St. Germain is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab in Downtown Houston, Houston.

11. The Capitol at St. Germain

7.1
705 Main St Ste B (Capitol), Houston, TX
Music Venue · 18 tips and reviews

Sherri S.Sherri Scott: The Crispy Gulf Blue Crab Bombs are "the bomb!!!"" Chef Kevin Bryant is so talented!!

JennJenn: Try the Truffle and Parmesan Chips, Bison Bites, Pork Tacos, Texas Brisket Chili, Crab Cakes, and Ménage A Foie. :)

Jessica D.Jessica Davis: A very swanky atmosphere! Great for "date night" or lunch! Enjoy!

Birraporetti's is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab in Downtown Houston, Houston.

12. Birraporetti's

7.9
500 Louisiana St (Prairie St), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

HollyHolly: Best crab cakes ever!!

Catherine W.Catherine Whiteside: Great place to go before or after a show in the theater district!

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Live jazz is performed during Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Quattro is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab in Downtown Houston, Houston.

13. Quattro

7.9
1300 Lamar St (Austin St), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Brooke J.Brooke Jacobs-Ross: Try the asparagus and crab risotto and misto salad - both are to die for! Service in restaurant is wonderful!

Houston PressHouston Press: Chef Ferrarese's signature short rib ravioli with black truffle and corn purée is a favorite, as are his perfectly executed risotto dishes. Sunday brunch is a popular draw, too, with a lavish buffet!

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: For a special occasion, reserve the Chef’s Table, an inviting Tuscan-ish room with a fascinating view of the kitchen.

Morton's The Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab in Downtown Houston, Houston.

14. Morton's The Steakhouse

7.6
1001 McKinney St Ste A4, Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 29 tips and reviews

Steve C.Steve C: The lobster bisque is wonderful & the lump crab cakes are the best outside of Maryland...but a little small.

Tere P.Tere Perry: Steaks & chops are on the menu, but also check out some of the signature non-beef dishes like Jumbo Shrimp Alexander or Chicken Bianco...both great with the Parmesan & Truffle Matchstick Fries.

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Everything here—salads, sides, and desserts—is served big, so plan to share.

Downtown Aquarium is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab in Downtown Houston, Houston.

15. Downtown Aquarium

7.5
410 Bagby St (at Preston St), Houston, TX
Aquarium · Downtown Houston · 135 tips and reviews

John S.John Sanchez: The Gulf Snapper has to be one of the best dishes here. Panfried just right and topped with lump crab meat, avocado pico and a lemon cream sauce!!!

Kelly D.Kelly Deeds: The crab at the restaurant is excellent and the staff are so helpful. Gift shop is so great!

Buck Seng N.Buck Seng Ng: A nice cozy aquarium, complete with mini amusement park!