Sam's Boat – Seafood
This lively waterfront escape captures the breezy essence of the Gulf Coast, inviting guests to unwind on sun-drenched decks where the air is thick with the enticing scent of salt and spice. The kitchen delivers a spirited fusion of coastal comfort and bold Tex-Mex flair, serving up everything from crispy, golden coconut shrimp to decadent pans of bubbling shrimp and crawfish au gratin. It is a vibrant social hub where shared platters of zesty crab queso and sizzling brochettes turn every casual gathering into a festive, seaside celebration.
5720, Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX, 77057 +17137812628 https://www.samsboat.com/locations/richmond-ave-houston/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Sam's Boat
Dairy-Free at Sam's Boat
Sam's Boat in Houston has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Oysters on the 1/2 Shell. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Sam's Boat
Sam's Boat in Houston has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oysters on the 1/2 Shell and Chicken Wings [10]. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Sam's Boat
Sam's Boat in Houston has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Key Lime Pie, Tres Leches Cheesecake and Pesto Shrimp Flatbread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Sam's Boat
Sam's Boat in Houston has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Snapper Pontchartrain, Stuffed Jalapeños [5] and Shrimp + Crawfish Étouffée. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Sam's Boat
Sam's Boat in Houston has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Stuffed Jalapeños [5]. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Sam's Boat
Sam's Boat in Houston has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Stuffed Jalapeños [5] and Shrimp Brochette [4]. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Sam's Boat
Sam's Boat in Houston has 5 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Key Lime Pie, Tres Leches Cheesecake and Queso Blanco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Sam's Boat
Sam's Boat in Houston has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Crab Cakes [2]. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Sam's Boat
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp + Crawfish au Gratin | 72.9 g | 76.2 g |
| Shrimp + Crawfish Étouffée | 49.4 g | 62.5 g |
| Fajita Quesadillas or Nachos | 24.9 g | 58.8 g |
| Snapper Pontchartrain | 106.5 g | 58.6 g |
| Voodoo Cajun Eggrolls | 105.2 g | 51.2 g |
| Shrimp Crab Cobb Salad | 21.3 g | 43.5 g |
| Low Country Boil | 22.4 g | 43.1 g |
| Stuffed Jalapeños [5] | 4.3 g | 32.6 g |
| Crack Burger | 49.6 g | 27.1 g |
| Tex Mex Haystack Burger | 3.3 g | 19.1 g |
| Tres Leches Cheesecake | 123 g | 16.1 g |
| Queso Blanco | 1.9 g | 15.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Coconut Shrimp [8] - $12.99: Shrimp breaded in flaky coconut, served with Cajun marmalade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp + Crawfish au Gratin - $14.95: Shrimp, crawfish tails, melted cheeses, mushrooms, fresh spinach, red pepper, served with garlic bread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Shrimp Flatbread - $13.5: Home-made flatbread, butterflied shrimp, pesto sauce, mozzarella cheese, arugula Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Voodoo Cajun Eggrolls - $11.95: Spicy shrimp, crawfish tails, gumbo roux, Trinity, Cajun spices, Jack cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Brochette [4] - $15.95: Applewood smoked bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp, stuffed with jalapeno + cream cheese, frazzled onions, drawn butter Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boat Sampler - $18.95: 4 crab bites, popcorn shrimp, calamari, cup of queso Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Queso - $14.95: Lump crab meat, avocado, pico de gallo, jalapeño cheddar tortilla chips Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lone Star Calamari - $13.95: Breaded calamari, jalapeños, lemon butter sauce, marinara, serrano ranch Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Blanco - $9.95: Served with salsa + fresh tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajita Quesadillas or Nachos - $12.95: Fajita beef, chicken, or blackened shrimp, cheddar and Jack cheese, pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Jalapeños [5] - $11.5: Stuffed with shrimp, crab, Monterey Jack cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings [10] - $14.95: Boneless or Regular Bone-In Wings with choice of sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Ahi Tuna - $15.95: Spring mix, mandarin oranges, avocado, wasabi vinaigrette, ponzu sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes [2] - $16.95: Lump crab cakes, Old Bay, fresh herbs, lemon butter sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gulf Coast Crab Bites [4] - $12.95: Lump crab, lemon zest, fresh herbs, panko crust, house remoulade, microgreens Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Shrimp + Crab Bisque - $8.95: Creamy seafood bisque Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken + Sausage Gumbo - $7.95: Traditional gumbo with chicken and andouille sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Crab Cobb Salad - $17.95: Lump crab meat, boiled shrimp, Applewood bacon, avocado, boiled egg, grape tomatoes, bleu cheese, Spring mix Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Beans & Rice - $9.95: Spicy red beans, white rice, andouille sausage, cornbread muffin Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Gumbo - $9.95: Classic Gulf Coast gumbo with shrimp and crabmeat Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood Specialties
- Oysters Luis - $16.95: 6 oysters on the 1/2 shell with shrimp, bacon, jalapeno, jack cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters Rockefeller - $15.95: 6 oysters on the 1/2 shell covered with fresh spinach + jack cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Low Country Boil - $24.95: 1/2 pound snow crab, 8 boiled jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage, mushrooms, potato, corn Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snow Crab with Potatoes + Corn - $29.95: 1 pound snow crab legs Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boiled Shrimp with Potatoes + Corn - $19.95: 1 pound boiled shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters on the 1/2 Shell - $14.95: Fresh raw oysters Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boiled Crawfish w/ Corn + Potato - $12.95: Seasonal boiled crawfish (January - June) Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Crack Burger - $13.95: Half pound Angus beef, Ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, grilled onion, Applewood bacon Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tex Mex Haystack Burger - $14.5: Pepper jack cheese, bacon, fried jalapeños, guacamole, Chipotle mayo, frazzled onions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hangover Burger - $14.95: Angus Burger, smoked gouda, bacon, fried egg, frazzled onions, jalapeño garlic mayo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Po’Boy - $13.95: 6 fried jumbo shrimp, tartar sauce, lettuce, French bread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Almond Crusted Mahi - $22.95: Seared mahi filet, sautéed spinach, lemon butter rice, grilled shrimp, avocado Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo - $18.95: Blackened chicken or shrimp, parmesan cream sauce, fettuccine pasta, steamed broccoli, garlic bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Redfish - $24.95: Pan-seared redfish fillet stuffed with a crab cake, lemon butter, spinach Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp + Crawfish Étouffée - $17.95: Crawfish tails, jumbo shrimp, onions, peppers, celery, garlic, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snapper Pontchartrain - $26.95: Breadcrumb seared snapper, Louisiana crawfish tails, shrimp, crab meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Hot Cookie Skillet - $8.5: Chocolate chunk, caramel, cookie, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bourbon Bread Pudding - $9.5: Sponge cake, caramel, raisins, pecan, cognac whiskey, vanilla ice cream, bourbon glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Key Lime Pie - $7.95: Key lime pie slice, whipped cream, lime wheel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Tres Leches Cheesecake - $8.95: Vanilla sponge cake, cheesecake, tres leches, cream cheese icing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Sam's Boat
- Is Sam's Boat dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Sam's Boat has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Oysters on the 1/2 Shell.
- What can I eat at Sam's Boat on a dairy-free diet?
- Oysters on the 1/2 Shell carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is Sam's Boat gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Sam's Boat?
- Shrimp + Crawfish au Gratin, at roughly 76.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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