FRESH FISH COUNTER
Fresh Fish Counter in Houston: Buy and Fry
Yes. Buy and Fry: pick fish from the fresh counter and have it fried. There is no charge to cook. The counter is at 2912 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX 77057, and it opens at 10:00 AM. Gulf red snapper is the fillet to ask for.
How Buy and Fry works
- The fresh fish counter opens at 10:00 AM. Hot and fried food starts at 11:00 AM, so a fry starts then. Closing time is 6:30 PM Monday–Thursday and 8:00 PM Friday–Saturday. Closed Sunday and every holiday.
- The case typically has Salmon, Red snapper, Red fish, Flounder, and others. Boneless fillets only - no whole fish. Sold by the pound, weighed at the counter.
- The premium fish is wild caught and fresh, never frozen. That applies to the premium fish, not to every species. Swai is farmed.
- Buy and Fry: pick fish from the fresh counter and have it fried. There is no charge to cook. For Buy and Fry, ask for Gulf red snapper and we will fry it to order. Nothing is cooked until you order it. You can also take the fillet home.
- 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.
- To-go only. There is no dine-in seating. 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.
Seafood prices in Houston lists the fried menu. Fish from the counter is priced by the pound and is not on that list.
What time are you open?
Hot and fried food: Monday–Thursday 11:00 AM–6:30 PM, Friday–Saturday 11:00 AM–8:00 PM. Closed Sunday and every holiday. Fresh fish counter: opens at 10:00 AM, with those same closing times.
| Day | Fresh fish counter | Hot and fried food |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 10:00 AM–6:30 PM | 11:00 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday–Saturday | 10:00 AM–8:00 PM | 11:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
| Holidays | Closed | Closed |
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What fish can I buy?
The case typically has Salmon, Red snapper, Red fish, Flounder, and others. Sold by the pound, weighed at the counter. Boneless fillets only - no whole fish.
Is the fish fresh?
The premium fish is wild caught and fresh, never frozen. That applies to the premium fish, not to every species. Swai is farmed, so a blanket “wild caught, never frozen” claim about the whole shop would be false.
How much does fresh fish cost?
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.
What else is at the counter?
The counter also sells Cocktail and tartar sauce, Seasoning and fish batter, Bread, Soft drinks. Jumbo lump crab meat is sold in 1 lb containers.
Common 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.
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 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.
Do you have whole fish?
No - we sell boneless fillets only.
What kind of fish do you have?
Salmon, red snapper, red fish, flounder, swai, catfish, and others.
Is your fish fresh?
The premium fish is wild caught and fresh, never frozen.
Do you sell the fresh fish by the pound?
Yes, fresh fish is weighed and sold by the pound at the counter.
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.