# Fountain View Fish Market FAQ

Updated: 2026-10-25

This page answers hours, Buy and Fry, seafood prices, parking, payment, and ordering for Fountain View Fish Market, family run since 1972, at 2912 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX 77057. The fresh fish counter opens at 10:00 AM. A fried order is usually ready in about 10 minutes.

## Updated

Updated October 25, 2026 (2026-10-25). The takeout menu prices in these answers were approved on September 19, 2026. Fresh fish from the counter is sold by the pound and is not given a fixed price.

## Questions

### 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.

### Do you have whole fish?

Boneless fillets are the usual cut. Whole branzino is at the fresh counter, and the staff can scale and gut it.

### 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.

### What kind of fish do you have?

Salmon, red snapper, red fish, flounder, swai, catfish, whole branzino, and others.

### Is your fish fresh?

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

### Do you deliver?

Pickup is ordered by phone. Delivery is available separately through Toast, Uber Eats and DoorDash.

### Do you take card?

Yes. Cards and cash are both accepted, with a $10 minimum. We take cash, credit and debit cards, and contactless or Apple Pay. We do not take EBT.

### How long does an order take?

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

### Can I call ahead for pickup?

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

### Is this a good lunch spot?

Yes, for takeout. To-go only. There is no dine-in seating. Hot food starts at 11:00 AM. The 2 Piece Swai Combo is $9.95 and includes two sides and tea. A fried order is usually ready in about 10 minutes. At very busy times it takes 15 to 20 minutes.

### Do you have fish sandwiches in Houston?

Yes. Fountain View Fish Market in Houston serves fried fish sandwiches to go. 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. The combo comes with one side of your choice and a drink. Order: https://toast.app/r/fountainview-fish-market-cbg-2912-fountain-view-dr/order/item-crispy-fried-swai-fish-sandwich-combo_cfba1f22-2857-49c0-8536-f9899c50511c
- Crispy Fried Catfish Sandwich Combo, $14.99. Seasoned golden-fried catfish on a toasted round bun with tartar sauce and coleslaw. Comes with one side of your choice and any drink. Order: https://toast.app/r/fountainview-fish-market-cbg-2912-fountain-view-dr/order/item-crispy-fried-catfish-sandwich-combo_2aec8f49-713d-4bb6-9a51-bdcaa6b69097
- Shrimp Sandwich Combo, $12.99. Fried shrimp on a sweet potato bun with tartar sauce and coleslaw. Crispiness choice: Extra Crispy, Golden Brown, or Fry Soft. Can be made spicy or plain. Combo side: fries, onion rings (+$0.50), a chicken or veggie egg roll, or hush puppies. Drink: free house sweet tea, unsweetened tea, or lemonade (soda +$0.99, bottled water +$0.50). Order: https://toast.app/r/fountainview-fish-market-cbg-2912-fountain-view-dr/order/item-shrimp-sandwich-combo-friesdrink_40ac4e60-7ce9-41bd-a319-cdb938db5f18
- Crispy Fried Oyster Sandwich Combo, $14.99. Comes with fries and a drink. Order: https://toast.app/r/fountainview-fish-market-cbg-2912-fountain-view-dr/order/item-crispy-fried-oyster-sandwich-combo_db0456c3-4308-4c31-b9e0-7c8347358f4d
- Crispy Fried Soft-Shell Crab Sandwich Combo, $15.99. Comes with fries and a drink. Order: https://toast.app/r/fountainview-fish-market-cbg-2912-fountain-view-dr/order/item-crispy-fried-softshell-crab-sandwich-combo_af5e8d9e-83ca-401e-a15b-074bbbf12d54

To-go only. There is no dine-in seating. Hot and fried food is Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Closed Sunday and every holiday. See the fish sandwiches page: https://www.fountainviewfishmarket.com/fish-sandwiches.

### Is everything cooked fresh?

Yes - everything is cooked to order. Nothing is cooked until you order it.

### 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.

### Can I order for a party?

Yes - we do party trays, and special or large orders with a day or two of notice.

### Are you open on Sundays?

No - we are closed Sundays and on every holiday.

### Do you sell jumbo lump crab meat?

Yes. Jumbo lump crab meat is $57.95 for a 1 lb container. Baby lump crab meat is $37.95 for 1 lb.

### Do you have fried crab too?

Yes. Fried crab fingers are $10.99 for 10 pieces, soft shell crab is $6.89, and the softshell crab sandwich is $15.99. Ask about soft shell crab availability. Jumbo lump crab meat is separate, at $57.95 for 1 lb. Baby lump crab meat is $37.95 for 1 lb.

### Do you sell the fresh fish by the pound?

Yes, fresh fish is weighed and sold by the pound at the counter.

### What is the phone number?

713-977-1436.

### Is the shop wheelchair accessible?

Yes - the entrance is step-free.

### 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

### How much is fried catfish in Houston?

The 1 Piece Catfish Combo is $12.99. The 2 Piece Catfish Combo is $16.99. The 1 Piece Catfish & 6 Shrimp is $16.99, the 1 Piece Catfish & 12 Shrimp is $22.99, the 2 Piece Catfish & 6 Shrimp is $22.99, and the 2 Piece Catfish & 12 Shrimp is $29.99. Combos include two sides and tea. The catfish sandwich is $14.99 and comes with one side of your choice and any drink. Page: /seafood-prices-houston

### How much is fried shrimp in Houston?

The 6 Piece Shrimp Combo (Regular) is $9.99. The 6 Piece Shrimp Combo (Jumbo) is $12.99. The 12 Piece Shrimp Combo (Regular) is $13.99. The 12 Piece Shrimp Combo (Jumbo) is $19.99. Jumbo is a larger shrimp, not a higher count. Combos include two sides and tea. The shrimp sandwich is $12.99 and includes fries and a drink. Page: /seafood-prices-houston

### How much is a fish sandwich in Houston?

On the menu, the Swai Fish Sandwich and the Shrimp Sandwich are $12.99, the Catfish Sandwich and the Oyster Sandwich are $14.99, and the Softshell Crab Sandwich is $15.99. The Catfish Sandwich comes with one side of your choice and any drink. The others include fries and a drink. The Toast snapshot on /fish-sandwiches uses those same prices and may change.

### How much does fresh fish cost by the pound?

Fresh fish is weighed and sold by the pound at the counter. The price moves with the market, so it is not listed. Call 713-977-1436 for today's price.

### How much are fried oysters in Houston?

The 6 Fried Oysters Combo is $12.99 and the 12 Fried Oysters Combo is $19.99. Two sides and tea are included. The oyster sandwich is $14.99 and includes fries and a drink.

### How much is snapper in Houston?

The Snapper Combo is $25.99. It is half a pound of wild-caught, fresh-cut snapper, fried, with two sides and tea. Snapper & 6 Shrimp is $30.99.

### How much are salmon bites?

The Salmon Bites Combo is $16.99. Salmon Bites & 6 Shrimp is $22.99. Two sides and tea are included.

### How much are sides?

Onion rings are $3.99. Hush puppies are $3.50 for 5 pieces. Chicken eggrolls and veggie eggrolls are $5.50 for 3 pieces. Fried scallops are $12.99 for 6 pieces. A combo plate already includes two sides and tea.

### What should I expect on a first visit?

Fountain View Fish Market is at 2912 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX 77057.

The shop is on Fountain View Drive between Richmond Ave and Westheimer Rd, at Winsome Rd, in the strip center with the big 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 is Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Closed Sunday and every holiday.

You can phone in orders for pickup at 713-977-1436. A fried order is usually ready in about 10 minutes, or 15 to 20 minutes when it's very busy.

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 through Toast online ordering, Uber Eats, and DoorDash.

Buy and Fry: pick any fish from the fresh counter and have it fried, with no charge to cook.

### How does Buy and Fry work?

Buy and Fry: pick fish from the fresh counter and have it fried. There is no charge to cook. Nothing is cooked until you order it. The case typically has salmon, red snapper, red fish, flounder, and others. Gulf red snapper, fried to order, is the fillet to ask for. The counter opens at 10:00 AM. Hot and fried food starts at 11:00 AM. A fried order is usually ready in about 10 minutes. At very busy times it takes 15 to 20 minutes. Fish is sold by the pound and the price moves with the market. Call 713-977-1436 for today's price. To-go only. There is no dine-in seating.

HTML page: https://www.fountainviewfishmarket.com/faq