Hank’s Fish Market

Everything is fresh, needs some more spice though.

I heard of rumors of a small place selling great sea food like pappadeaux without the price tag. I was skeptical because the location didn’t fit my description but without fear I proceeded anyway. As I walk in I didn’t notice a strong fish smell which was a plus. I have walking in other establishment and was mauled by foul smells from the kitchen which made me walk right out.
There were four men waiting on orders as I moved towards the cashier. They also have a drive thru if you are in a hurry. After I placed my order for the fried fish, it took about 10 min. Not bad on service and delivery because for 5.50 I got 3 pcs, fries, and salad.
Overall, I was impressed with the food and I can’t wait to return. I will definitely spread the word about this hidden jewel.

Boiled shrimp/​snow crab are sold by the pound. Spicy or Mild Oh and they have a happy hour. It’s cash only.

It’s come to my knowledge that everyone can’t eat everything so…, with that being said if you don’t have a gutter gut stay away!
But if you do?! Then welcome to hood fish fry Extravaganza boiled crawfish, snow crabs, and dungeness crabs all come in spicy and super spicy.
Your fish is fresh but from where I don’t have a clue, but it’s good. I’ve been eating here for most of my life being a native Houstonian and I have yet to get sick.
Give them a shot if you’d want cheap seafood with a twist.

I love this place. Their prices are affordable especially Their fried shrimp and fish are delicious and not dripping of grease. Even their small side salads are good. I always order by phone and pick up through the drive thru. I found that it saves me the 10 – 15 mins wait. Fyi its CASH ONLY.

Great prices for pretty good seafood! Not open Sundays. Its a hot spot small in the hood, so even the smallest order took about 20 mins. They do have a drive through but never used it and dont know if signage is up to date! This place will satisfy your seafood desire for a cheap price.

After a few days of great meals (Ciao Bello and Haven) I decided to head over to Hank’s Fish Market after reading the Houston Press article by Robb Walsh. After a google maps snafu (Search for Hank’s Fish Market and not by address «4319 Lockwood») I was in the parking lot and ready to tear into some fish and shrimp. It’s in the fifth ward so you’ll run into a variety of people, a sign that this place is damn good i suppose lol. Looking at all the stencil prepared poster boards with «Family Special» written on all of them, we decided to go for the 10 Trout and 15 Shrimp special for $ 15.99 and some fried crawfish tails for $ 3.99. The Family special came out in a birthday cake box and I felt like it was my birthday after cracking open the top to be greeted by the fresh smell of fried seafood. Opening the box to the crawfish wasnt as eventful though. The trout and shrimp were perfectly fried and wasn’t terribly oily. Slap on some hot sauce and tarter sauce and goto town. The three of us consumed 10 large pieces of trout, 15 shrimp, 30 fried crawfish tails, large box of fries and a large «salad» (read iceberg lettuce and french dressing).
Cliffs: Not the best area of Houston, but make the trek out here at least once for some great fried seafood!