Landy’s Seafood: Taste, Laugh, Live in Katy

Since the first Landry's Seafood opened its doors in 1947, this legendary restaurant has specialized in Gulf Coast cuisine and hospitality. In fact, it's easy to see why the restaurant's catchphrase is "taste, laugh, live" because the Landry's staff strives to make each meal an experience to remember.

The Katy location holds true to this ideal. As you head inside you'll pass underneath the "taste, laugh, live" slogan on the marquee-style sign over the door, and quickly be seated at your table. You might start your meal with firecracker shrimp, which are tempura-fried and then glazed with a creamy sweet chili sauce. For an entree, consider one of the restaurant's signature dishes, like grilled flounder stuffed with crab and crawfish in a chive-lemon butter sauce, or go for the basil crusted tilapia topped with shrimp caprese.

Whatever you order you can be sure it will be expertly prepared in the kitchen and then served with care by the attentive and friendly staff.

Landry's Seafood
22215 Katy Freeway
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 392-0452
www.landrysseafood.com
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Seafood on the Geaux: Cajun Fare Straight from the Source

If you’re looking for taste of authentic Cajun fare in the Houston area, Katy’s Seafood on the Geaux is a one-stop shop for fast food that will satisfy your craving. This traditional Cajun restaurant operates with a drive-through service for added convenience, and although it doesn’t have a sit-down dining room, each dish takes just as delicious once you get it home.

Seafood on the Geaux’s crawfish is brought in fresh from the ponds of Louisiana, and the Cajun owners use years of expertise and tradition to create every dish. Shrimp po'boy, chicken and sausage gumbo, fried seafood platters, and zesty cole slaw are some of most-loved items on the well-edited menu, and the restaurant’s homemade tartar sauce is its specialty. Seafood on the Geaux even offers catering services if you want to create a unique menu for an upcoming event.

Seafood on the Geaux opens at 11 a.m. daily.

Seafood on the Geaux
979 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 398-3003
www.seafoodonthegeaux.com
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Ephesus Mediterranean Grill: Turkish Food in Katy

Ephesus Mediterranean Grill is a Turkish restaurant in Katy serving fresh and flavorful dishes. Regulars rave about the juicy and flavorful kebabs, which are available in gyro, lamb, chicken, filet, and more. All kebabs are char-grilled and served with onion, tomato, green pepper, and red cabbage on a bed of white rice.

Also popular are the stuffed cabbage rolls: cabbage leaves stuffed with ground lamb, rice, and herbs, which are stewed with tomato sauce served with a side of yogurt and fresh vegetables. For lunch, choose from red lentil soup or shepherd salad with a hot entree, drink, soup or salad with two cold appetizers and a drink—for $8.95.

Take-out and delivery are available, too. Reservations are accepted.

Ephesus Mediterranean Grill
510 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 391-4777
www.ephesusgrill.com
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Order the Crunchy Roll at Sushi Hana Japanese Kitchen

Sushi Hana Japanese Kitchen is a sushi restaurant located in Katy. The menu is extensive, offering a wide selection of sushi rolls, fresh sashimi, Bento boxes, and more Japanese dishes. The sushi rolls are always fresh, modern, and inventive. If the options overwhelm you, don’t worry: There are photos of the sushi rolls, and the staff is knowledgeable and will answer your questions.

Regulars rave about the Crunchy Roll and Tony Roll. The lunch menu offers several specials, like the two- and three-roll combo. During happy hour, sushi and sashimi are on special. Sushi Hana is always busy, so you might have a few minutes’ wait. Prices are reasonable, and the service is fast and friendly. Take-out is available, and reservations are accepted.

Sushi Hana Japanese Kitchen
1638 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 395-8899
www.sushihanakaty.com/
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Barbecue Is Done Right at Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Que

Buy groceries, fill up the car with gas, and eat some 'cue all in one place: Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Que in Katy. Since 1989, Rudolph (Rudy) Aue has been bringing fresh and flavorful barbecue to Texas.

Expect moist and juicy meat like brisket, ribs, pork loin, chopped beef, and sausage. Two sauces are offered to drench on your meat: Rudy’s Bar-B-Que Sause and Sissy Sause. Classic sides include creamed corn, coleslaw, potato salad, and corn on the cob. Be sure to save room for dessert, as they have a variety of sweet treats, like banana pudding, pecan pie, and peach cobbler.

There’s always a long line, but it moves fast. Check the website for more news, online ordering, and more information. Take-out, catering, and group meals are available. Free Wi-Fi is offered.

Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Que
21799 Katy Freeway
Katy, TX 77450
(832) 772-7242
www.rudysbbq.com/page/home
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Orleans Seafood Kitchen: Taste of the Bayou

If you’re craving a taste of down-home Louisiana cuisine, stop by Katy's Orleans Seafood Kitchen for all the spice you can handle. The rich, flavorful Cajun cuisine here is second to none, with a menu full of classic recipes. This is a very casual restaurant with no table service – you walk in, order at the counter and when your food is done you walk up and get it. This isn’t fast food, though – everything is prepared to order at the highest level of quality.

The menu is overflowing with classic Louisiana specialties, and regulars rave about the offerings. Start with the crawfish pistolette, a soft French roll stuffed with crawfish etouffee, or an order of fried alligator. For entrees, the jambalaya is spectacular, and you can always go old-school with a steaming plate of fresh-boiled crawfish. Their po' boy sandwiches are also frequently praised.

Orleans Seafood Kitchen
20940 Katy Freeway
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 646-0700
http://www.orleansseafoodkitchen.com/
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Palma de Cera: Latin American Cuisine

Drawing inspiration from the cuisines of Cuba, Argentina, and Colombia, Palma de Cera is one of Katy’s most popular Latin restaurants. While Mexican food is plentiful in the area, fewer eateries delve into the rich and invigorating food of other Latin American cuisines, so this place is always packed with interested eaters. The chefs use the highest quality ingredients to craft plates that are filling, affordable and delicious.

Some of the best appetizers on the menu include the empanadas, tasty fried pastry pockets made from cornmeal dough and stuffed with a variety of delicious fillings. Entrees are well-esteemed – regulars love the bandeja paisa, a Colombian mixed plate with fried pork belly, steak, sausage, sweet plantains, rice, beans, avocado, a fried corn cake and a fried egg. It’s a massive meal that is guaranteed to leave you stuffed. Other favorites include the lomo de cerdo, a grilled tenderloin in mushroom sauce, and the Caribbean seafood soup.

Palma de Cera
2004 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 392-3800
http://palmadecera.com/
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Kenzo Sushi Bistro: Fresh Sushi in Katy, Texas

Sushi bars are judged on two main factors – the freshness of the fish and the ability of the chefs to turn it into spectacular presentations. Kenzo Sushi Bistro in Katy excels on both counts. This local favorite has been pleasing palates since opening in 2007, offering both traditional dishes and more fusion-oriented fare. Located in the La Cinterra Center, it’s a top-notch place to bring a date or a group of friends.

The menu is extensive, with some favorites from the more traditional side being the thinly-sliced hot rock beef that’s cooked tableside on a heated stone and the delicious eel rolls. The more experimental rolls also win raves – check out the Houstonian, made with spicy tuna, cucumber, fresh salmon and avocado, or the Atomic Roll with spicy salmon, jalapeno peppers, spicy tuna and chili sauce!

Kenzo Sushi Bistro
23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 371-8200
http://kenzosushi.com/
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Spring Creek Barbeque: Slow Cooked

Texas is well-known for its barbecue, and one of the top-notch places to get transcendently good slow-cooked meat in Katy is Spring Creek Barbecue. The smoked pork ribs here are out of this world – they’re tender enough to fall off the bone but the outside is perfectly crispy and delectable. Their sauces are also great, packing tons of flavor. Other prime meats include the beef brisket – get it on a sandwich with plenty of sauce and you’ll be satisfied all day. Their sides are also great, with all you can eat vegetables giving you a little healthy factor for your meal. Sunday is the prime day to visit, as before three in the afternoon you can get a free scoop of ice cream for dessert. They also have a fresh cobbler station if you have a real sweet tooth!

Spring Creek Barbeque
21000 Katy Freeway
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 829-0359
http://www.springcreekbarbeque.com/
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Texas Roadhouse: Katy Steaks

Roadhouse-style cooking is a Texas trademark, and if you haven’t experienced it you’re really missing out. Roadhouses are open restaurants with big tables, wood floors and delicious steak, barbecue, and other favorites. Walk in the door and you’ll be greeted by a complimentary bowl of peanuts to shell while you’re waiting for your order to come out of the kitchen.

The menu offers standards and everything on it is executed well. Start off with the delicious fried pickles, which win raves from regulars. For entrees, you can’t go wrong with their hand-cut steaks, especially the well-marbled Fort Worth ribeye. Their tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs also win raves, as do the sirloin tips in mushroom gravy. They also have a VIP club that you can sign up for to get a free appetizer.

Texas Roadhouse
20840 Katy Freeway
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 829-2400
http://www.texasroadhouse.com
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