1751 Sea And Bar

Great spot to satisfy oyster cravings. We enjoyed the atmosphere though it was pretty loud due to the crowd. Staff was polite and professional. The oysters were fun, we really appreciated the opportunity to try and compare different ones. Fried shrimp and lobster were very tasty and comforting. The ceviche appetizer was really sweet, consider that when ordering. Unfortunately, we had an issue when staff served us crab cake that we didn’t order. Our server decided to leave it since it was already on our table and couldn’t be served to anyone else. However, we found out after paying that we were charged for the dish we didn’t order and didn’t want. The cake was also just not good and not worth the price we paid.

1751 Sea and Bar is a restaurant that offers seasonally inspired menus featuring the highest-quality seafood available from the local Gulf coast and beyond. They have valet parking available, but there is plenty of free parking in the same parking lot with the neighboring businesses. Their name is a nod to the English Gin Act of 1751, an ode to their vast assortment of over 230 different gins from around the world. They want to be known as Houston's premier gin bar. We ordered: [COCKTAILS] +Pear Off (Ford's Gin, St. George's Spiced Pear Liqueur, Vanilla, Lemon, and Jura) for $17 - This is served with a slice of pear. I wish I tasted more pear in the drink itself, but it was still good. - 4/5 +Hibiscus and the Bee (Hibiscus infused Barhill Tom Cat Gin, Thyme Syrup, Ruhbarb Bitters, and Smoked Cherry Wood - Tory Parker) for $17 - This is their version of an Old Fashioned cocktail. It's served super smokey, but it's forgettable. I'd skip this one next time. - 3/5 [MOCKTAILS - ZERO PROOF] +Sailor Moon (Seadlip Grove 42, Grapefruit Juice, Honey, and Ghost Pepper Tincture) for $14 - This was super sweet and a touch spicy with a salt-rimmed glass if you want to mix it up. - 4/5 [OYSTERS] +Gulf Oyster (Wild, large, pure gulf/river brine, and classic) for $2.50 - These were massive and a touch fishy. - 3.5/5 +Brewster, MA (Bottom cages, medium, sea salt liquor, firm texture, and clean finish) for $3.50 - These ended up being my favorite out of all oysters. - 5/5 +Sunken Meadow, MA (Aussie long-line farmer, small, deep cup, and meaty with a crisp brine finish) for $3.50 - 4/5 +Uncle Bobby, MA (Bottom cages, small, deep cup, crisp meat, and a sweet stony finish) - 4.5/5 +Moondancer, ME (Suspension cages, deep cup, tender texture, balance of sweetness and salt, and perfect with a gin martini) for $4.00 - These were the smallest and most expensive. - 4.5/5 ***It's really hard to rate and distinguish between raw oysters depending on the extras you can add to them, but you will be fine sticking with the Brewster, MA. [RAW] +Hamachi Crudo (Grapefru ponzu, pink lady apple, green pepper, and chive oil) for $15 - This was the tastiest fish of the entire evening. There's only 4 small pieces, but it was really good with the citrus flavor. - 4.5/5 [SMALL AND SHAREABLE] +New Zealand Mussels (Miso sake broth, uni butter, and scallion crouton) for $31 - The mussels were massive. In fact, they were so big, they didn't sit in the broth. The broth was very limited to the bottom of the bowl. I dipped the dry mussels into the broth, and it was just okay. I also ordered a side of fries to dip into the broth, but it didn't add much. I really wished the broth was tastier, and they added much more of it so the mussels drowned in it. - 2.5/5 +Side of Fries for $8 - These were unique. They were thickly cut, had a very crispy outer layer, and were very potato-y. I may have tasted a touch of vinegar? I liked them. - 4.5/5 +Beet Salad (Labneh, spiced hazelnuts, and mint vinaigrette) for $14 - 4/5 +1751 Calamari (Alabama white sauce, jalapeño glaze, and cilantro) for $16 - 4/5 [CLASSICS] +Seared Maine Scallops (Honeynut creme, delicata squash, artichoke, and cinnamon salsify) for $39 - 4/5 Overall, 1751 Sea and Bar was a fun and amazing experience. The service was incredible. Majority of the food and drinks were good. The Pear Off cocktail and the Hamachi Crudo were highlights for me. I'd stay away from the Hibiscus and the Bee cocktail and the New Zealand Mussels. As everything is seasonal here, these may not even be on the menu when you read this, so it doesn't matter. All-in-all, this is a great restaurant for gin and seafood in Houston, and I would highly recommend checking them out!

Wow! Such attention to detail and care for ingredients. We were fighting to be the person who got to finish the heirloom tomato dish, beautiful. And the seafood, all carefully and skillfully prepared to burst with flavor. Lots of great and unique options on the wine list. Very friendly and attentive staff. Can’t wait to go back.

1751 is a unique experience with amazing service, and a delicious menu that is always changing. While the menu is usually seafood heavy, even this non-seafood eater can always find things to satisfy. (And I always try my friend's dishes anyway and am often pleasantly surprised!)

This place is so delicious! The brussel sprouts are amazingly delicious! I get them every single time. The cookies and cream cake is pretty yummy. The hot chicken karaage and calamari is yummy too. The seafood salad was eh. Service was a little slow but not terrible. Would definitely go back again and again.