Landry's Seafood House
Downtown, San Antonio
Restaurant in San Antonio, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Landry's Seafood House is a practical River Walk pick for seafood when convenience matters more than culinary discovery. It works for mixed groups, visitor dinners, and casual occasions, but diners seeking a more distinctive San Antonio meal should compare it with Paesanos Riverwalk, Brenner's on the River Walk, or Esencia before committing.
About Landry's Seafood House
Landry's Seafood House in San Antonio is a practical, casual dining option for those seeking straightforward plans over unexpected extras. It is open daily from 11 AM, closing at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, and at 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. The dress code is casual.
A safer group choice than a high-stakes dinner
The main reason to consider Landry's Seafood House is not an award history, chef narrative, or published score. The stronger case is that its clear daily hours and casual dress code make it easier to plan around than a venue with limited service windows or formal expectations.
For diners comparing San Antonio options, this is a casual restaurant with broad weekly availability. If you are trying to choose the single defining meal of a trip, compare it with other San Antonio dining rooms based on your own priorities, current menus, and reservation needs.
Private and group dining: choose it for simplicity
For private or semi-private occasions, room details, capacity numbers, set-menu terms, or event-package specifics are not available. Larger parties should contact the restaurant directly before treating it as a private-dining solution.
If you are comparing other dining ideas, Brenner's on the River Walk, Paesanos Riverwalk, Rita's on the River, Esencia, and Justin's Ice Cream Co are names to check alongside it. Compare current details directly with each venue before making plans.
Quick reference: choose this for casual San Antonio dining with daily hours; confirm current reservations, group details, and menu specifics directly before making firm plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 517 N Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78205
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- landrysseafood.com
- Phone
- +12102291010
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Landry's on the River Walk leans heavily on its setting: canal-facing seating and terraced decks place the San Antonio waterway front and center. The house is a large-format, nationally managed seafood operation that prioritizes consistency and scale over local culinary risk-taking. That approach produces a scenic, approachable atmosphere—visitors arrive for the view as much as the menu. With constant foot traffic and a mix of first-time diners, the mood skews energetic and accessible rather than intimate or avant-garde. The restaurant reads as a dependable riverfront option where the vista is a primary ingredient in the experience.
Best For
This Landry's format suits groups and visitors who want a reliably scenic River Walk meal. The large seating footprint and canal terraces make it practical for families, groups and celebratory tables that value space and a waterfront outlook. It also works for casual date nights when a waterside perch is the priority rather than a cutting-edge tasting menu. Because the operation emphasizes consistency and accessibility over experimental cuisine, it’s a sensible pick for travelers and locals looking for a straightforward seafood dinner with strong River Walk ambience.
Ordering Tips
When ordering, lean on the menu’s signature seafood staples and the classic preparations that define the house: Blackened Redfish, Crawfish Étouffée, Cedar Planked Salmon, Stuffed Flounder, IPA Fish & Chips and Oysters Rockefeller are reliable choices. Food and view are both central to the experience, so request canal-facing terrace seating when possible to maximize the River Walk setting. Expect a consistent, large-format seafood menu rather than highly local or experimental dishes—choose favorites that show the kitchen’s tried-and-true approaches.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, coastal-inspired atmosphere with warm Gulf Coast tradition and family-friendly vibes; features live music entertainment.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Family style
- Wine Program
- Standard
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Blackened Redfish
- Crawfish Étouffée
- Cedar Planked Salmon
- Stuffed Flounder
- IPA Fish & Chips
- Oysters Rockefeller
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 517 N Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Choose Brenner's on the River Walk for a more occasion-driven dinner with a stronger sense of polish. Choose Paesanos Riverwalk if the group wants a similarly convenient River Walk meal but not seafood-first.
Restaurant context
How it compares on the River Walk
Paesanos Riverwalk is the easier cross-shop if the group wants a familiar River Walk meal with a more Italian-leaning identity, while Landry's Seafood House is the cleaner choice when seafood is the shared brief. Neither should be treated like a high-stakes tasting-menu decision; the value is in convenience, location, and group compatibility.
Brenner's on the River Walk is the stronger pick for a more formal occasion, especially when the room and celebratory feel matter. Esencia is the better comparison for diners seeking a more distinctive experience rather than a familiar seafood-house format. Choose Landry's when the priority is an easier, lower-risk plan in the visitor core.
Rita's on the River sits closer to the casual River Walk lane, useful when the group wants something relaxed and direct. Justin's Ice Cream Co is not a dinner substitute, but it works well as the add-on if the meal plan needs a simple dessert stop nearby.
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Compare Landry's Seafood House
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Landry's Seafood House | San Antonio | No published awards |
| Paesanos Riverwalk | San Antonio | No published awards |
| Esencia | San Antonio | No published awards |
| Brenner's on the River Walk | San Antonio | No published awards |
| Justin's Ice Cream Co | San Antonio | No published awards |
| Rita's on the River | San Antonio | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Landry's Seafood House good for a special occasion?
It can work for a casual special occasion if the goal is an easy San Antonio meal rather than a highly formal or award-driven experience. The dress code is casual, and no accolades or private-room details are available.
What should I wear to Landry's Seafood House?
The dress code is casual. Neat everyday clothing should fit the policy; there is no formal dress requirement.
Is Landry's Seafood House good for solo dining?
It may be convenient for solo diners because hours start at 11 AM every day and run into the evening. Specific seating formats or bar availability are not confirmed, so check directly if that matters to your visit.
What are the hours at Landry's Seafood House?
Hours begin at 11 AM daily. The restaurant closes at 10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and at 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. Choose the time that best fits your schedule, and confirm current availability before going.
What are alternatives to compare with Landry's Seafood House?
Other names to compare include Paesanos Riverwalk, Brenner's on the River Walk, Rita's on the River, Esencia, and Justin's Ice Cream Co. Confirm current details directly with each venue before deciding.
