Backyard Boil House

A taste for fried fish led me into a search for the best fried fish in Houston. We opted to try this place because it has great reviews and stays open until 10pm. When I walked in, I was greated immediately by the kind owners and a wonderfully delicious aroma! The establishment is cozy and intimate, super clean, and very inviting. The menu offers a variety of options from po-boys to spaghetti and everything Cajun in between. As a huge fan of New Orleans and Cajun style cuisine, I am generally very skeptical of so called Cajun restaurants in Houston as I've been disappointed many times. But Backyard Boil House has made a believer of me! Not only was I blown away by the flavors, the portion sizes and presentation were top tier! The fried catfish was light, perfectly cooked, and seasoned to p

This spot right here is a hidden gem. The first time I came, I had the Catfish and Grits, and it honestly set the tone. The catfish was seasoned perfectly, fried just right, and the grits were creamy with real flavor, not just filler. You can tell they put pride in the plate. I came back for round two and tried the Crab Rice, and let me tell you — they didn’t miss. The crab was fresh, the rice was seasoned, and the flavor was just layered. Not salty, not heavy…just good. It tasted like somebody back there actually knows what they're doing and cares about the food. The atmosphere is exactly what I like…cozy, intimate, and relaxed. The music sets the vibe without being too loud, and the whole place just makes you want to sit, talk, and enjoy your food. No rush, no fuss. This is the kind o

10/10 highly recommend!! The staff is very friendly and really took care of us. We tried a couple different items and they’re all amazing. The crab legs are def worth the hype and the banana pudding’s to die for. The portions are great also. The bartender made our cocktails perfectly too. We’ll be back :) thank yall

I saw this place on channel 2 “Eat Like a Local” and knew we had to try it. We drove from Rosenberg +\- 40 minutes and IT WAS WORTH THE DRIVE! We ordered: •The House salad. I know what you’re thinking, it’s just a basic salad….NOPE. The dressing is sooo good I’m gonna dream about it. •GUMBEAUX in an xl bowl (to bring leftovers for later lol. Sad thing is there wasn’t that much leftover to bring whomp whomp). It was so delicious. Sitting outside and we could smell it outside as it was being made, it made our mouths water. •Cheeseburger, this had a cheddar gouda mix we did not get to try. Kiddo don’t like cheese. I know this is a seafood place but my kiddo wanted a burger. I figured Eh a burger I didn’t expect much it’s just a burger…..I was so wrong. This was hands down the best burger

4.5 stars over all. Food was amazing.... Had crab n rice. Large portion very good. The gumbo is hearty, savory and earthy, the boil was good (wife) and the seafood etufee (sp?) was large and good but spicy. (Daughter) Small place but a cool vibe.