Kemah Crab House Seafood Restaurant

01/14/09

Delicious; Impeccable Service with a View

by wadester at Citysearch

We tried The Chart House for the first time last weekend, and were very impressed with the entire dining experience. From the brushed chrome stair railing, blue-carpeted staircase, and the large glass-enclosed candles burning outside the front door entrance; all the details made for a warm seaside entrance to this restaurant. Upon entering I was greeted by name by the manager and hostess (since I had made a reservation online at "OpenTable") They sat us immediately at our table which included a formal dinner setting with candle, and a large window gazing out onto the evening ocean. Music playing softly overhead, lent a nice sophisticated touch as well.

Our waitress named Juile, was very prompt, helpful, and well-versed with all the menu items and specials of the day. We took her lead on trying the crab-stuffed mushroom caps, and they were really delicious. Also on our varied venture thru the menu, we ordered Oysters Rockefeller, Lobster Bisque, stuffed flounder, mahi mahi, shrimp fresca, prime rib (children's menu cut, for my daughter), and topped it off with a lobster tail added on the side. It was a huge seafood variety which the four of us healthily devoured without too much effort, save for the chocolate molten lava dessert.

All-in-all, we found the restaurant, food, and most importantly the service, to be very charming, professional, serene, and worthy of our making many return visits as soon as we can make it back there.

Wonderful evening, thanks to everyone at The Chart House, especially Julie.

• Pros: Wonderful, subdued, tranquil atmosphere, excellent food, wonderful view, great martinis
• Cons: Expensive - but I knew that before going.

09/18/08

Great Evening Out with Free Valet Parking (Validated After Dinner)

by KemahHubb at Citysearch

We have highly enjoyed this restaurant being added to the Kemah Boardwalk! The waitstaff is SUPER and management is extremely friendly and accomodating. Everyting that we have tried (and we have been approx. 20 times) has been really good! If you have not tried the potato chip appetizer from the bar - it is a MUST! Please go and enjoy (after it reopens from Ike)!

• Pros: Parking (Valet), Quiet Atmosphere

09/09/08

Sub Par

by supadallas at Citysearch

I had a friend in town and we wanted to go somewhere in Kemah. We hadn't tried this restaurant yet and the menu looked tasty. Our waiter was pleasant but slighty creepy. I figured just nervous. Our appetizer was good- Crab Stuffed Mushrooms. Then that is where it fell apart. We all ordered our entrees and my husband chose the Chef's Special. It never arrived. After that the waiter disappeared. Short story...the food is basically good but nothing fancy. A bit overpriced however, it is billed as fine dining with casual atomsphere. If you still want to go, don't pass up the dessert.