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Fountain View, a fish market in Houston
Fountain View Fish Market is a fish market in Houston and a fried seafood takeout shop, family run since 1972. The current family has run it for the past 5 of those 54 years. Fried catfish, shrimp and oysters are cooked to order and usually ready in about 10 minutes. Choose fresh fish by the pound from our counter.
Toast online ordering is open 10:15 AM–6:15 PM Mon–Thu and 10:15 AM–7:45 PM Fri–Sat. It closes 15 minutes before the kitchen.
Family run. Cooked to order. Always Fountain View.
Hot seafood
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Fresh fish
by the pound.
Choose boneless fillets to cook at home, ask for whole branzino if you want a whole fish, or let us fry your selection. Seafood recipes.
Explore fresh fish2912 Fountain View Dr · Houston, TX 77057
Takeout, pickup & delivery · Free parking
Hours & directionsFrom the kitchen
Fried catfish, shrimp, and oysters, cooked when you order. Plates and sandwiches each have their own page.
Fried catfish · Fried shrimp and oysters · Fish sandwiches · Crab meat
Sandwiches from the fryer
Fried fish, tartar sauce, and coleslaw on a soft bun. The sandwich list, with prices, is on its own page.
Fish sandwichesThe fish market on Fountain View Drive
The counter carries Gulf red snapper, salmon, redfish, whole branzino, rainbow trout, speckled trout, Gulf flounder, and grouper. Shrimp, snapper, and flounder are Gulf. Pick a boneless fillet, or have it fried. Gulf red snapper is the fillet to ask for. There is no charge to cook. Call 713-977-1436 for today's price.
Fresh fish counter · Gulf shrimp · Oysters · Seafood recipes
Chris Shepherd stopped by.
We’re still smiling.
Our little corner of Houston made it onto KPRC 2’s Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd, Episode 80. Come meet the market behind the fresh fish and golden fried favorites.
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Watch Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd, Episode 80Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd, Episode 80 · Watch on KPRC 2
GOOGLE REVIEWS
What customers say on Google
Google reviews: 4.6 stars, 766 reviews, as of October 2026.
“Best fish sandwich I’ve had thus far! ...hefty, crispy, freshly made, and flavorful.”
“The fish was incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned, and nothing like I expected.”
“This is officially my new favorite place for fried seafood! ... We had trays to share with family, and everyone loved it! ... this wonderful family-owned small business!”
Fried catfish
Cornmeal-crusted catfish, fried when you order it. Plates include two sides. The 2 Piece Catfish Combo comes with two sides and a drink.
Fried shrimp
Fried shrimp plates, cooked when you order them. Combos include two sides and tea. Raw and boiled Gulf shrimp are at the counter, not on this fried list.
Fried oysters and salmon bites
Fried oyster plates and salmon bites. Two sides and tea are included. Oysters in their own liquor are sold at the counter by the pint and the quart.
Fish sandwiches
Fried fish on a bun with tartar sauce and coleslaw. The price is the sandwich. A side and a drink is optional.
Jumbo lump crab meat
Jumbo lump and baby lump crab meat, sold in 1 lb containers from the case.
Our Story - A Houston Fish Market Since 1972
A Houston institution for 54 years and still family run. The market has been family run since 1972. The current family has run it for the past 5 of those 54 years. Customers still call it a hole-in-the-wall since 1972. Everything is cooked to order - never cooked until you order it. Featured on the series 'Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd, Episode 80'.
Fresh fish counter
The counter opens at 10:00 AM. It carries Gulf red snapper, salmon, redfish, whole branzino, rainbow trout, speckled trout, Gulf flounder, and grouper. Shrimp, snapper, and flounder are Gulf. Fish is sold by the pound, and the price moves with the market. Call 713-977-1436 for today's price. Fresh fish counter. Gulf shrimp is sold headless jumbo shell-on raw, peeled, cleaned, and deveined raw, or cold boiled. Oysters are sold by the pint and the quart, in their own liquor. Crab claws are sold by the pound.
Buy and Fry
Buy and Fry: pick fish from the fresh counter and have it fried. There is no charge to cook. How Buy and Fry works.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
2912 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX 77057
| Day | Fresh fish counter | Hot and fried food |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 10:00 AM–6:30 PM | 11:00 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday–Saturday | 10:00 AM–8:00 PM | 11:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
| Holidays | Closed | Closed |
Get directions ↗ Visit details
Visit Us in Houston — Hours, Parking & Payment
- Payment
- Cards and cash are both accepted. There is a $10 minimum. Cash, Credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and contactless. No EBT/SNAP.
- Parking
- There is a free parking lot.
- Where
- On Fountain View Drive between Richmond Ave and Westheimer Rd, at the cross street of Winsome Rd.
- Finding us
- In the strip center with the large FISH MARKET sign, next to T.M. Alterations.
- Access
- Step-free entrance.
- Seating
- To-go only. There is no dine-in seating.
- Fried orders
- A fried order is usually ready in about 10 minutes. At very busy times it takes 15 to 20 minutes.
- Call ahead
- Customers can phone in orders for pickup at 713-977-1436.
- Large orders
- Special and large orders are welcome - call a day or two ahead. Party trays available for larger gatherings.
- Closed
- Closed Sundays, and closed on every holiday.
- Also sold
- Cocktail and tartar sauce, Seasoning and fish batter, Bread, Soft drinks.
Hours, parking, directions, and payment. Seafood prices in Houston. All questions. Fried fish sandwiches. Party trays and large orders.
Questions People Ask Us
What are your hours?
Hot and fried food is served Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The fresh fish counter opens at 10:00 AM and closes at those same times. We are closed Sunday and every holiday.
Can I buy fish at the counter and have you fry it?
Yes. Buy and Fry: pick fish from the fresh counter and have it fried. There is no charge to cook.
What's the best fish for Buy and Fry?
Gulf red snapper, fried to order. Pick a boneless fillet at the counter. Red snapper is typically in the case. The menu also has a snapper combo: half a pound of wild-caught, fresh-cut snapper, fried, for $25.99 with two sides and tea.
How much is crab meat in Houston?
Jumbo lump crab meat is $57.95 for a 1 lb container. Baby lump crab meat is $37.95 for a 1 lb container. Prices exclude sales tax. Fresh fish sold by the pound is a different price and is not listed. Page: /seafood-prices-houston
Do you have fish sandwiches in Houston?
Yes. Fountain View Fish Market in Houston serves fried fish sandwiches to go. Toast prices as of October 30, 2026. Prices may change.
- Crispy Shrimp Sandwich, $9.99. Famous fried shrimp on a sweet potato bun with tartar sauce and coleslaw. Order on Toast
- Crispy Fried Swai Fish Sandwich, $10.99. Crispy fried swai (lean, tender) on a sweet potato bun with tartar sauce and coleslaw. Order on Toast
- Crispy Fried Catfish Sandwich, $11.99. Seasoned golden-fried catfish on a toasted round bun with tartar sauce and coleslaw. Order on Toast
- Crispy Fried Oyster Sandwich, $12.99. Briny and soft. For people who already know they like oysters. Order on Toast
- Crispy Fried Soft-Shell Crab Sandwich, $12.99. A whole fried crab on a soft bun. Order on Toast
Build Your Combo Style is optional and is not included in the sandwich price: French Fries & Drink +$2.99, Onion Rings & Drink +$3.50, 1 Chicken Eggroll & Drink +$2.50, 1 Veggies Eggroll & Drink +$2.50, Hush Puppies (5) & Drink +$2.99, 1 Cole Slaw & Drink +$2.50.
To-go only. There is no dine-in seating. Hot and fried food is Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Closed Sunday and every holiday. See the fish sandwiches page.
Do you have seating?
To-go only. There is no dine-in seating.
Where do I park?
There is a free parking lot. The shop is in the strip center with the large FISH MARKET sign, next to T.M. Alterations.
What should I expect on a first visit?
Fountain View Fish Market is at 2912 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX 77057.
The shop is on Fountain View Drive between Richmond Ave and Westheimer Rd, at Winsome Rd, in the strip center with the big FISH MARKET sign, next to T.M. Alterations. There is a free parking lot. The entrance is step-free.
To-go only. There is no dine-in seating. The fresh fish counter opens at 10:00 AM. Hot and fried food is Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Closed Sunday and every holiday.
You can phone in orders for pickup at 713-977-1436. A fried order is usually ready in about 10 minutes, or 15 to 20 minutes when it's very busy.
Cards and cash are both accepted, with a $10 minimum. We also take Apple Pay and contactless. We do not take EBT. Delivery is available through Toast online ordering, Uber Eats, and DoorDash.
Buy and Fry: pick any fish from the fresh counter and have it fried, with no charge to cook.
Notice: Prepared fresh daily. Food items may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Please inform us of any food allergies prior to ordering.