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The “Grand” seafood tower at Loch Bar
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Where to Eat Stunning Seafood Towers in Houston

Feast upon sky-high platters of chilled lobster, crab, and so much more

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The “Grand” seafood tower at Loch Bar
| Kirsten Gilliam for Loch Bar

In the world of dining, there are few dishes that signal “I’m splurging” more clearly than a gorgeously arranged seafood tower. Loaded down with ice and piled high with oysters, lobster, crab, shrimp, and more fruits of the sea, these towers are often as aesthetically pleasing as they are delicious.

Looking to ball out on a seriously great seafood tower? Look no further than these 8 Houston restaurants, all boasting seafood towers that range from simple and affordable appetizer options to seriously massive, shareable works of art.

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1751 Sea and Bar

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Loaded down with lobster, king crab, oysters, and cocktail shrimp, the chilled seafood tower at 1751 Sea and Bar won’t disappoint. Priced at $142, it’s easy to share without getting overstuffed before ordering dishes like scallop chawanmushi and lemon-grilled Ora king salmon.

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Guard and Grace

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The breathtaking dining space at Guard & Grace serves as an appropriate backdrop for indulging in one of the restaurant’s two grand seafood towers. Both feature oysters, shrimp, king crab and lobster with fresh lemon butter, cocktail sauce and mignonette accompaniments, just in different quantities.

A two-level seafood tower with crab on top and oysters on ice on the bottom. The tower is being carried by a person in a white apron.
Guard and Grace’s two-level seafood tower
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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille

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This beloved Houston steakhouse boasts a perfectly personalized experience with its Build Your Own seafood tower. Here, diners can choose from options like Blue Point oysters on the half-shell, tuna tartare, and Alaskan red king crab in a tower that’s sized specifically for the table.

Willie G's Seafood

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Arguably the best way to try a wide variety of dishes at this upscale seafood spot, the raw bar towers at Willie G’s boast boiled shrimp, oysters, mussels, and king crab. There are also a few upgrade options, including cocktail shrimp, lobster, and Willie G’s “raw bar jars.”

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette

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Live large at Liberty Kitchen with the Liberty Stacked Tower, a combination of a dozen mixed oysters, eight cocktail shrimp, avocado crab cocktail and one pound of poached lobster, for $115. Looking for something a bit smaller? The Liberty Tower is just as satisfying with half a dozen mixed oysters, five jumbo cocktail shrimp and avocado crab cocktail for $55.

Georgia James

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The picture-perfect seafood tower at Georgia James breaks free from tradition and features king crab salad and marinated shrimp alongside a daily selection of oysters, tuna tartare and classic shrimp cocktail. 

Brennan's of Houston

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With a spotlight on great Gulf seafood and Creole classics, it is easy to indulge wholly with Brennan’s petite seafood tower. Sample three oysters each from both the Gulf and East coasts, Gulf ceviche, shrimp and crab fingers for $72.

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State of Grace

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Go big — or slightly less big — with one of two seafood towers at State of Grace. At $149, the restaurant’s namesake tower is a splurge featuring oysters, shrimp, lobster, crab, tuna and campechana, while the Hot Stack is a scaled back alternative for $69 that includes oysters, octopus and hush puppies.

Loch Bar

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Whether it’s date night, a group gathering or a celebratory meal worth a big splurge, Loch Bar has an iced seafood tower fit for the occasion. Chef’s selections of East Coast oysters, clams, mussels, shrimp, Alaskan king crab and Maine lobster adorn these tiered platters, available in three different sizes ranging from the Petit ($95) to the over-the-top Royal ($295).

Steak 48

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DIY enthusiasts will love the custom seafood towers at Steak 48. Mix and match market-price options like iced Alaskan king crab legs, fresh oysters, and colossal shrimp, all flown in from exotic locales daily.

Truluck's

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For a seriously luxe seafood tower experience, consider Truluck’s, where jumbo shrimp cocktail, oysters and chilled and pre-cracked Florida stone crab claws — available in three sizes — will definitely turn heads.

1751 Sea and Bar

Loaded down with lobster, king crab, oysters, and cocktail shrimp, the chilled seafood tower at 1751 Sea and Bar won’t disappoint. Priced at $142, it’s easy to share without getting overstuffed before ordering dishes like scallop chawanmushi and lemon-grilled Ora king salmon.

a seafood tower
1751 Sea and Bar
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Guard and Grace

The breathtaking dining space at Guard & Grace serves as an appropriate backdrop for indulging in one of the restaurant’s two grand seafood towers. Both feature oysters, shrimp, king crab and lobster with fresh lemon butter, cocktail sauce and mignonette accompaniments, just in different quantities.

A two-level seafood tower with crab on top and oysters on ice on the bottom. The tower is being carried by a person in a white apron.
Guard and Grace’s two-level seafood tower
Marc Priscotty

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille

This beloved Houston steakhouse boasts a perfectly personalized experience with its Build Your Own seafood tower. Here, diners can choose from options like Blue Point oysters on the half-shell, tuna tartare, and Alaskan red king crab in a tower that’s sized specifically for the table.

Willie G's Seafood

Arguably the best way to try a wide variety of dishes at this upscale seafood spot, the raw bar towers at Willie G’s boast boiled shrimp, oysters, mussels, and king crab. There are also a few upgrade options, including cocktail shrimp, lobster, and Willie G’s “raw bar jars.”

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette

Live large at Liberty Kitchen with the Liberty Stacked Tower, a combination of a dozen mixed oysters, eight cocktail shrimp, avocado crab cocktail and one pound of poached lobster, for $115. Looking for something a bit smaller? The Liberty Tower is just as satisfying with half a dozen mixed oysters, five jumbo cocktail shrimp and avocado crab cocktail for $55.

Georgia James

The picture-perfect seafood tower at Georgia James breaks free from tradition and features king crab salad and marinated shrimp alongside a daily selection of oysters, tuna tartare and classic shrimp cocktail. 

Brennan's of Houston

With a spotlight on great Gulf seafood and Creole classics, it is easy to indulge wholly with Brennan’s petite seafood tower. Sample three oysters each from both the Gulf and East coasts, Gulf ceviche, shrimp and crab fingers for $72.

a seafood tower topped with shrimp shooters
Brennan’s of Houston
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State of Grace

Go big — or slightly less big — with one of two seafood towers at State of Grace. At $149, the restaurant’s namesake tower is a splurge featuring oysters, shrimp, lobster, crab, tuna and campechana, while the Hot Stack is a scaled back alternative for $69 that includes oysters, octopus and hush puppies.

Loch Bar

Whether it’s date night, a group gathering or a celebratory meal worth a big splurge, Loch Bar has an iced seafood tower fit for the occasion. Chef’s selections of East Coast oysters, clams, mussels, shrimp, Alaskan king crab and Maine lobster adorn these tiered platters, available in three different sizes ranging from the Petit ($95) to the over-the-top Royal ($295).

Steak 48

DIY enthusiasts will love the custom seafood towers at Steak 48. Mix and match market-price options like iced Alaskan king crab legs, fresh oysters, and colossal shrimp, all flown in from exotic locales daily.

Truluck's

For a seriously luxe seafood tower experience, consider Truluck’s, where jumbo shrimp cocktail, oysters and chilled and pre-cracked Florida stone crab claws — available in three sizes — will definitely turn heads.

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