McCormick & Schmick's - Houston (Downtown)

4.4 (2510)

$30 and under

Seafood

1201 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002

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McCormick & Schmick's - Houston (Downtown)

4.4

$30 and under

Seafood

Downtown

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2 people

25 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Charming
Good for special occasions

Conveniently located in Downtown Houston near Discovery Green, the Theater District, the George R. Brown Convention Center, the Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park, and NRG. From fresh seafood and shellfish to Steak and garden fresh salads, our goal is to exceed your dining expectations. As our guest, you will experience culinary excellence at its best. Our menus reflect seafood from the Pacific Rim, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. We also source products from local ranches, farms, and wineries to showcase regionally inspired dishes.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(713) 658-8100
Website
https://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/location/mccormick-schmicks-downtown-houston/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Whether planning a business meeting, rehearsal dinner or holiday party, you can count on McCormick & Schmick’s to create an event sure to be memorable with our excellent service, delicious food & unparalleled hospitality. Our flexible dining spaces & customized menus can accommodate any event need.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (713) 658-8100
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1201 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
Dallas Street
Parking Details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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4.4

(2510)

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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McCormick & Schmick's - Houston (Downtown) offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing happy hour" offerings and a "great place for seafood options." Guests praise the "exceptional oysters, martinis, and entrees." Despite occasional slow service, the "food was excellent," and the ambiance is perfect for both business meetings and special occasions.

2,510 Reviews

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Allen
Houston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 11 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good food and service. I was disappointed with the service being somewhat slow and the lighting was so low we had to use our cellphone light to read the menu even at 5:00 pm.
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Dayna
Houston1 review
1.0
Dined on 10 October 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Really disappointing experience. We arrived at 8:30 PM and waited nearly an hour just to receive our appetizers. The restaurant closes at 10 PM, yet we didn’t even receive our entrees until around 10:10 PM, after the restaurant had already closed. To make matters worse, when our food finally arrived, about 90% of it was cold. After waiting that long, the very least we expected was a hot meal. What makes this even more disappointing is that we were there celebrating a birthday, and we had friends who had flown in from out of town to celebrate with us. This was supposed to be a special evening with people we don’t get to see all the time, and instead, we spent most of it waiting for food that wasn’t even served at the proper temperature. I completely understand that restaurants get busy, but waiting nearly two hours for our entrees, only to receive mostly cold food, is unacceptable. We chose this restaurant for a special occasion, expecting a nice dinner and a memorable evening. Unfortunately, it was memorable for all the wrong reasons. Overall, an incredibly frustrating and disappointing experience, especially considering the occasion and the effort our friends made to be there.
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Ashleigh Gold
Houston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing happy hour! Loved the food and drinks! We will be back
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Robert
Houston9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
McCormick & Schmick’s was a great place for us to take clients. The atmosphere was excellent and provided a comfortable, professional setting where we could enjoy dinner and conversation. The food was delicious and had great flavor. The only disappointment was that it took a little longer than expected to come out, and by the time it reached the table, some of the food had started to get cold. Even with that, the quality and flavor were very good. Overall, we really enjoyed the experience, the atmosphere, and the meal. It was a great setting for entertaining clients, and I would definitely consider returning.
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Dr Jeff
Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food and ambience was good- service was very slow and would forget the order. Took way too long to receive our check.
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Jill
Norfolk/Suffolk4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 29 September 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A nice venue and tasty food but the wine wasn't delivered to the table until after we had started eating.
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Daphne Gold
Houston25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I ordered the yellowtail tuna. The tuna was served as a steak. I wish the description would have stated that. I couldn’t finish it. My husband had a steak and my son had a kids burger. They loved their food. We all had desserts. Ice cream, brown butter cake and crème brûlée. All were delicious. Jasmine, our sever was great!
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Chermaine
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite location!!! Food is great, staff is great, location is great.
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Telvin Gold
Baton Rouge / Lafayette2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent, and the server was so sweet! Love the ambience and will come again!
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Ramon Gold
Dallas - Fort Worth138 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I haven’t been here in a long time and the burger was excellent. Watched the Astros and had great service, food and will come back
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(713) 658-8100
Website
https://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/location/mccormick-schmicks-downtown-houston/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Whether planning a business meeting, rehearsal dinner or holiday party, you can count on McCormick & Schmick’s to create an event sure to be memorable with our excellent service, delicious food & unparalleled hospitality. Our flexible dining spaces & customized menus can accommodate any event need.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (713) 658-8100
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1201 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
Dallas Street
Parking Details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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McCormick & Schmick's - Houston (Downtown) does allow private parties, and reviewers note the location has hosted weddings and large group dinners.

Portions are generally described as good, guests mention a large portion of grilled salmon and several reviews call portions "good" or "decent."

McCormick & Schmick's - Houston (Downtown) is open Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm; Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm; Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm; Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm. Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:30 pm.

Yes, McCormick & Schmick's downtown is frequently chosen for date nights, with guests praising the intimate, dim lighting and reporting memorable Valentine’s and anniversary dinners.

For a quieter evening, Sunday tends to be calm; for a lively, value-minded visit try weekday Happy Hour (Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:30 pm).

Yes, families are welcomed here: the restaurant has hosted children's birthday dinners (staff prepared a personalized “Happy 7th Birthday” menu) and has accommodated large family parties.

McCormick & Schmick's - Houston (Downtown) offers a main dining room with booths and a bar, has an outdoor patio, and also accepts private parties.

McCormick & Schmick's downtown fills up on holiday and special-event nights (Valentine’s Day is often busy), while Sunday evenings frequently run much quieter and more relaxed.

McCormick & Schmick's downtown feels casual-elegant, with warm, dim lighting, intimate booths, and a romantic, polished dining room that suits special nights out.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed attire is appropriate, and many guests dress up a touch for occasions like Valentine’s Day or anniversaries.

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McCormick & Schmick's - Houston (Downtown)

4.4

$30 and under

Seafood

Downtown

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2 people

25 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 17 times today

McCormick & Schmick's - Houston (Downtown)

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McCormick & Schmick's - Houston (Downtown)

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