1751 Sea and Bar
Permanently Closed
Seafood charcuterie, oysters, gin drinks, and sophisticated plates
Seafood charcuterie, oysters, gin drinks, and sophisticated plates
"1751 Sea & Bar, a four-year-old seafood restaurant in the Heights, will close on Friday, March 4. Known for its raw bar, seasonally-inspired dishes, and impressive beverage program with over 230 varieties of gin, the restaurant received rave reviews for its sophisticated approach to seafood. Its happy hour, featuring Gulf and East Coast oysters and seafood-heavy snacks, was among the best in town." - Megha McSwain
"Don’t be fooled by the nondescript location in a Heights area retail — this chic eatery boasts some of the finest seafood eats in town, including a revolving selection of Gulf and Atlantic oysters. The Texas wood-grilled oysters pack a hearty bite with toasted seaweed butter, an anise-flavored liqueur, and hollandaise, while the caviar oyster, topped with Baeri caviar, offers a luxurious snack. Go for happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, when oysters are $1 to $3 each, depending on the type." - Megha McSwain, Brittany Britto Garley
"Matthew Young, who previously worked at Houston’s Sixty Vines and the local outpost of Guard & Grace, was recently announced as the new executive chef of 1751 Sea and Bar in the Heights. Owned by Houston-based hospitality group Sambrooks Management, which also operates Candente and the Pit Room, 1751 is known for its seafood options, including a selection of oysters available at its raw bar, and an impressive gin collection, featuring more than 150 different varieties." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Named after the Gin Act of 1751 — which historically changed the licensing laws and business of selling gin in London — this prime seafood destination in the Heights boasts a substantial gin list of more than 100 different varieties, and features several riffs on the classic gin and tonic. Along with fresh raw oysters or steamed mussels, try the ocean-colored blue light special, made with Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish gin and lemon tonic." - Megha McSwain
"Loaded down with lobster, king crab, oysters, and cocktail shrimp, the chilled seafood tower at 1751 Sea and Bar won’t disappoint. Priced at $142, it’s easy to share without getting overstuffed before ordering dishes like scallop chawanmushi and lemon-grilled Ora king salmon." - Amy McCarthy, Megha McSwain