Clear Lake's Kemah Boardwalk
By Joshua Hinsdale, Houston Editor
From weekend concerts to fresh seafood to the aquarium, the Kemah Boardwalk is tops for family fun.
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Aquarium
11 Kemah Waterfront St, Kemah, TX
A stunning "eatertainment" operation with eye-popping aquatic displays that make up for hit-and-miss seafood. -
Flying Dutchman Restaurant & Oyster Bar
9 Kemah Waterfront St, Kemah, TX
A favorite with seafood lovers since the early days of the Kemah Boardwalk for its solid menu and varied atmosphere. -
Joe's Crab Shack
5 Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah, TX
A colorful seafood restaurant for kids of all ages--especially the younger ones. -
Landry's Seafood House
1 Kemah Waterfront St, Kemah, TX
This upscale seafood chain has a stunning view of the Bay. -
Cadillac Bar
7 Kemah Waterfront St, Kemah, TX
Where the grown-ups go to party on the Kemah Boardwalk. -
Saltgrass Steak House
215 Kipp Ave, Kemah, TX
A comfortable, unpretentious family steakhouse with a strong Texas flavor. -
Babin's Seafood House
213 Kipp Ave, Kemah, TX
A varied menu and Cajun hospitality await diners at this lively seafood house. -
Chart House
3 Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah, TX
Occupying the former Crab Houst, this popular spot on the Boardwalk is tops for varied seafood dishes and East Coast seaside style.
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Outriggers Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar
101 Bath Ave, Seabrook, TX
Come-as-you-are waterfront hangout for cold beer, spicy seafood, passing boats and a sublime sunset. -
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
309 Waterfront Dr, Seabrook, TX
Part of a popular chain, this noisy, New Orleans-style fish house offers up satisfying cooking. -
Claudio's Restaurant and Piano Bar
700 Kipp Ave, Kemah, TX
Kemah eatery serves Italian fare with a side of show tunes. -
T-Bone Tom's Meat Market
707 Hwy 146, Kemah, TX
This former meat market now serves up seafood, steaks and lunches to locals and others who get treated that way. -
Tookie's Restaurant
1202 Bayport Blvd, Seabrook, TX
This Seabrook favorite is tops for tasty burgers. -
Portofino Ristorante Italiano
1002 Aspen Rd, Clear Lake Shores, TX
Fine Italian food in an elegant indoor dining room or on the cozy candlelit porch overlooking a small boat-filled inlet. -
Monkey Bar
605 6th St Ste C, Kemah, TX
Kemah Boardwalk-adjacent bar with cold beer, pool table, varied jukebox and a friendly neighborhood clientele. -
Star Fleet Entertainment Yachts-Labor Day Cruise
280 Grove Rd, Kemah, TX
You don't have to stay on land to enjoy the Kemah Boardwalk. Take a dinner cruise and dine on a luxury yacht.
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Little Pappas
3001 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX
A small, noteworthy link in a chain of restaurants known for quality fish and appetizers. -
Pesce
3029 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX
You'll pay to dine delightfully at this posh River Oaks seafood haven. -
Truluck's Steak & Stone Crab
5919 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Crowds swarm this upscale diner that sings steak, stone crabs and good times.

