Fresh Fish & Fried Seafood in Houston

Our Story - A Houston Fish Market Since 1972

A Houston institution for 54 years and still family run. Customers still call it a hole-in-the-wall since 1972. Everything is cooked to order - never cooked until you order it. Featured on the series 'Eat Like A Local with Chris Shepherd'.

Fresh Fish Counter - Buy Fresh Fish in Houston

Alongside the fried kitchen, the counter sells fresh seafood to take home and cook. Sold by the pound, weighed at the counter. Boneless fillets only - no whole fish.

In the case

Salmon, Red snapper, Red fish, Flounder and others

Sold

Sold by the pound, weighed at the counter. Boneless fillets only - no whole fish.

Freshness

The premium fish is wild caught and fresh, never frozen.

Cook it here

Buy and Fry: pick fish from the fresh counter and have it fried. There is no charge to cook.

Counter prices are by the pound and move with the market, so they are not listed as fixed prices here. Call 713-977-1436 for today's price. Call 713-977-1436. Buy and Fry.

Buy and Fry

Buy and Fry: pick fish from the fresh counter and have it fried. There is no charge to cook. Everything here is cooked to order, so nothing goes in the fryer until you order it. A fried order is usually ready in about 10 minutes. At very busy times it takes 15 to 20 minutes. Customers can phone in orders for pickup at 713-977-1436. Read how Buy and Fry works.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

2912 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX 77057

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Visit Us in Houston — Hours, Parking & Payment

Payment

Cards and cash are both accepted. There is a $10 minimum. Cash, Credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and contactless. No EBT/SNAP.

Parking

There is a free parking lot.

Where

On Fountain View Drive between Richmond Ave and Westheimer Rd, at the cross street of Winsome Rd.

Finding us

In the strip centre with the large FISH MARKET sign, next to T.M. Alterations.

Access

Step-free entrance.

Seating

To-go only. There is no dine-in seating.

Fried orders

A fried order is usually ready in about 10 minutes. At very busy times it takes 15 to 20 minutes.

Call ahead

Customers can phone in orders for pickup at 713-977-1436.

Large orders

Special and large orders are welcome - call a day or two ahead. Party trays available for larger gatherings.

Closed

Closed Sundays, and closed on every holiday.

Also sold

Cocktail and tartar sauce, Seasoning and fish batter, Bread, Soft drinks.

Hours, parking, directions, and payment. Seafood prices in Houston. All questions. Fried fish sandwiches. Party trays and large orders.

Questions People Ask Us

What are your hours?

Hot and fried food is served Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The fresh fish counter opens at 10:00 AM and closes at those same times. We are closed Sunday and every holiday.

Can I buy fish at the counter and have you fry it?

Yes. Buy and Fry: pick fish from the fresh counter and have it fried. There is no charge to cook.

What's the best fish for Buy and Fry?

Gulf red snapper, fried to order. Pick a boneless fillet at the counter. Red snapper is typically in the case. The menu also has a snapper combo: half a pound of wild-caught, fresh-cut snapper, fried, for $25.99 with two sides and tea.

How much is crab meat in Houston?

Jumbo lump crab meat is $57.95 for a 1 lb container. Baby lump crab meat is $37.95 for a 1 lb container. Prices exclude sales tax. Fresh fish sold by the pound is a different price and is not listed. Page: /seafood-prices-houston

Do you have fish sandwiches in Houston?

Yes. Toast menu snapshot; prices may change. Crispy Fried Swai Fish Sandwich Combo $12.99: Crispy fried swai (lean, tender) on a sweet potato bun with tartar sauce and coleslaw. Combo with 1 side and a drink. Crispy Fried Catfish Sandwich Combo $14.99: Seasoned golden-fried catfish on a toasted round bun with tartar sauce and coleslaw. Combo with 1 side and a drink. Shrimp Sandwich $12.99: Famous fried shrimp on a sweet potato bun with tartar and coleslaw. The shrimp is Gulf shrimp. Crispiness: Extra Crispy, Golden Brown, or Fry Soft. Can be made spicy or plain. Combo sides: fries, onion rings (+$0.50), eggroll, or hush puppies. Free sweet tea or lemonade. Crispy Fried Oyster Sandwich Combo $14.99: Comes with fries and a drink. Crispy Fried Soft-Shell Crab Sandwich Combo $15.99: Comes with fries and a drink. To-go only. There is no dine-in seating. Hot food Mon-Thu 11:00 AM-6:30 PM, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM-8:00 PM. Closed Sunday. Page: /fish-sandwiches

Do you have seating?

To-go only. There is no dine-in seating.

Where do I park?

There is a free parking lot. The shop is in the strip centre with the large FISH MARKET sign, next to T.M. Alterations.

What should I expect on a first visit?

Fountain View Fish Market is at 2912 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX 77057, on Fountain View Drive between Richmond Ave and Westheimer Rd, at the cross street of Winsome Rd. The shop is in the strip centre with the large FISH MARKET sign, next to T.M. Alterations. There is a free parking lot. The entrance is step-free. To-go only. There is no dine-in seating. The fresh fish counter opens at 10:00 AM. Hot and fried food starts at 11:00 AM, Monday through Thursday until 6:30 PM and Friday and Saturday until 8:00 PM. Closed Sunday and every holiday. Customers can phone in orders for pickup at 713-977-1436. A fried order is usually ready in about 10 minutes. At very busy times it takes 15 to 20 minutes. Cards and cash are both accepted, with a $10 minimum. We also take Apple Pay and contactless. We do not take EBT. Delivery is available separately through Toast, Uber Eats, and DoorDash. Buy and Fry: pick fish from the fresh counter and have it fried. There is no charge to cook.

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