Cheaper by the Dozen: The Top 10 Oyster Deals in Houston

By Katharine Shilcutt Thu., Jan. 24 2013 at 6:00 AM

A dozen oysters at Danton's.

Pappadeaux (all locations)
Cost: $5.95 a dozen
When: Mondays through Thursdays (only available at the bar)

Danton's
Cost: $5.50 a dozen
When: Mondays

Tommy's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Cost: $5 a dozen
When: all day Tuesdays and Fridays, and 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (during happy hour)

Captain Tom's (all locations)
Cost: $6.95 a dozen
When: all day, every day

Captain Benny's (all locations)
Cost: $5.95 a dozen
When: all day, every day

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Location Info

Venue

Map

Denis' Seafood House

9777 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX

Category: Restaurant

Ragin Cajun

4302 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX

Category: Restaurant

BB's Cafe

2701 White Oak, Houston, TX

Category: Restaurant

Crabby Daddy

25186 Interstate 45, Spring, TX

Category: Music

Pappadeaux

12711 SW Frwy, Stafford, TX

Category: Restaurant

Danton's Gulf Coast Seafood Kitchen

4611 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX

Category: Restaurant

Tommy's Restaurant Oyster Bar

2555 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX

Category: Restaurant

Captain Tom's Seafood & Oyster Bar

13955 E. Freeway, Houston, TX

Category: Restaurant

Captain Benny's Half Shell Oyster Bar

8253 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX

Category: Restaurant

We Recommend

jianai582

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teas.kyle

Just FYI. Danton's oysters are $6.50/dozen on Mondays (only in the Oyster BAr) from 4-8PM.

Cheers!

StellaB

La Fisheria serves up some interesting variations, kinda of Mexican twist on our big Gulf buddies

Mendieta

I like the oysters at Pappadeaux and Pappas, but the customers are all like 70-90 years old. I keep thinking of jello and such....I'm going to try Danton's next

Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah

I checked Papadeaux on Richmond last night and they went up to $9.95 a dozen.

CarlRosa

What a great article, Katharine. Speaking as a 32-year New Orleanian, I am often asked where a person can find suitable oysters at suitable prices. This article is well written and chocked full of useful info. Kudos!

Mendieta

@CarlRosa I really like the Kumamoto oysters at Michiru....hard to get but worth the wait. Have you slurped those yet Carl-san?

CarlRosa

I have not. Not yet. I planned to visit Michiru for an official sushi review this past week and then contracted a nasty head cold. So Michiru (and all other eateries) were put off for a week or so. But first, I need to sample their sushi. Then, I'll return for the Kumamoto oysters. Thanks for the reminder, though! :)

CarlRosa

Sounds great. First, the sushi review....then, slurping and shucking. :)

StellaB

@CarlRosa

I've heard great things about Michiru...I'm headed there this week. Maybe we can hook up and slurp together

Eric Henao

GilHooly's this last weekend! FTW!

Elaine Mesker-Garcia

Kenny had the Capt. Benny's recently and said they were extra tasty that time around!

Carol Rodriguez-Sentonnian

Captain Bennys all day, everyday. I go there all the time.

Alexander_Bites

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Bluewater Boil - all locations - 6.99 a dozen all day, every day. Wednesdays they have a special of char-grilled oysters all day.

burgerlandorgy

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Are you lumping in Pappas Seafood House with Pappadeaux? I know at the Shepherd location they're $5.95/dozen Monday through Thursday and not limited to the bar.

Cheap Eats In Houston

@burgerlandorgy I think the limited time pricing of $5.95/dozen for oysters is valid at all Pappas Seafood House locations. Having visited the locations near Gulfgate and Friendswood, both were offering oysters at that price.

Deja Cain

My boyfriend and I recently ate three dozen together... as an appetizer. Bet we could do more, particularly when they're so affordable!

Matthew

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the last time we went to captain tom's our "dozens" were actually 14 oysters. both orders. one of mine was a 3-biter.

i know, cool story, bro.

Mendieta

@Matthew The biggest oysters I've eaten in Houston came from the aquarium at Fung's and were cold-water oysters from Washington state. They were the size of a small kitten and had to be lightly steamed to keep them whole, then dappledd with a few black beans and something like a ponzu sauce.