Merlion Restaurant

4.8

1666 Reviews

$31 to $50

Thai

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2 people

18 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

You'll be enchanted by this cozy haven nestled in Historic Seabrook - a quaint, yet lavishly appointed Thai destination. The menu offers a culinary tour through Thailand, carefully prepared and executed by Chef Andrew Lobeck, a second-generation virtuoso Thai chef. Expect an impressive wine selection that varies regularly, a lively lounge stocked with a full-bar, and a knowledgeable & friendly staff that will recommend the perfect pairing. The atmosphere is sultry, and an aura of understated elegance prevails. Merlion is a top choice whether you are seeking a romantic dinner for two or for a larger group for a special event.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Thai, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(281) 385-9975
Website
http://www.merlionrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Andrew Lobeck
Catering
We can design any kind of catering menu to fit the customers' needs.
Private party facilities
We have two rooms in our restaurant and can provide private settings.

Location
1205 Main St, Seabrook, TX 77586
Area
Kemah / Seabrook
Cross Street
Bryan Ave
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 1,666 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

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Merlion Restaurant is a cherished destination for special occasions, offering "absolutely delicious" Thai cuisine and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about the "fantastic service" from staff like Katie and Jacob, and the "incredible" dishes like the Crab Bisque and Kang Ped with shrimp. With its "elegant ambiance," Merlion guarantees a memorable dining experience, whether celebrating birthdays or enjoying a romantic date night.

1,666 Reviews

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Courtney
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my absolute favorite restaurant in the Seabrook/Kemah area. The food is fantastic, I’ve only ever had great service. It is a little on the pricey side, but the portions are large and the quality is consistently excellent.
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David
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Yummy food, good wine, good service, on Valentine's night.
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Travis
Houston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was outstanding. Service was great. Manager was very nice. Would highly recommend.
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Al
Houston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time in the bar during happy hour. Tried several appetizers and a meal. All were great. The wait staff was excellent helping us with questions and adjustments to our meals.
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Wade
VIP
Houston
150 reviews
4.0
150 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service from Brian, and really wonderful appetizers. The Crab Bisque is amazing, as is the Merlion Thai Peanut Sauce Curry. The Panang was delicious, and the Mussels were excellent. However, I could not help but notice that they were a little understaffed on this evening. It was a very long time between courses, but we still enjoyed the experience. I guess that their offering a fixed Valentine's menu for the first two weeks of February, is slowing up the process in the kitchen a bit. But it's a wonderful venue, and we love dining here.
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Bridgett
VIP
Hawaii
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love this place for birthdays! They make the birthday feel so special! Delicious wine and curry and mussels! Will always return!
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Evie
VIP
Houston
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The server was absolutely the best part of the experience! The ambience is great. However the curry was absolutely disappointing:(. I had the peanut curry and it tasted like crunchy peanut butter, not a smooth Thai peanut curry I’m used to. I believe my friend wasn’t super happy with hers either. I’m not sure I will be going back any time soon, and this used to be one of my favorite Thai restaurants. Not sure what happened, but for the price, I could barely eat it. I’m sad to leave a less than stellar review, and this is just my opinion.
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Kevin
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I love Merlion. From the time you walk in until you leave, you are met by professionals. The food, drinks, and atmosphere is amazing.
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Wade
VIP
Houston
150 reviews
5.0
150 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed an excellent evening, complete with fantastic service from Katie, wonderful appetizers, and a stellar wine selection. The crab bisque is amazing, as is the softshell crab appetizer. The Merlion Thai Peanut Sauce Curry dish was fantastic, with fresh Gulf shrimp. We love getting our main course with glass noodles instead of rice; makes the dishes absolutely perfect. Try one of the special house-made Martinis; they are all wonderful. We were also fortunate to say hello to Jacob (one of the best waiters here), and to Bernice (the restaurant manager). They are all family to us, because we love this place so much.
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Brian
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My waitress and food was excellent ! Great place to spend my birthday!
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FAQs

Merlion Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (281) 385-9975.

Merlion Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1666 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

18 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1205 Main St, Seabrook, TX 77586

Additional information

Cross Street
Bryan Ave
Area
Kemah / Seabrook
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Thai, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andrew Lobeck
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.merlionrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(281) 385-9975
Catering
We can design any kind of catering menu to fit the customers' needs.
Private party facilities
We have two rooms in our restaurant and can provide private settings.

Merlion Restaurant

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