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    'Tis the season

    10 amazing soft-shell crab dishes to try right now at Houston restaurants

    Marcy de Luna
    Jun 13, 2017 | 1:00 pm

    If you’ve ever cracked the protective hard shell of a blue crab, working overtime to get a glorious bite of tender meat, you know the task isn’t easy. So, from around May through September, when crabs shed their tough exteriors making them entirely edible, and with ease, we get positively giddy. And so do chefs around town who are busily adding them to menus.

     

    From grilled to traditional deep-fried, here are 10 delicious soft-shell crab dishes to check out now — while they last.

     

     Granchio Ripieno at Potente
    Sink your teeth into a crispy crab stuffed with jumbo lump crab and presented with couscous and tomatoes at downtown Italian eatery Potente. A layer of tangy salsa verge aioli on the bottom of the plate adds the finishing touch. ($29)
     1515 Texas Ave.; 713-237-1515

     

     Fried at Riel
    At Riel restaurant in Montrose, tempura-fried crab is joined by sauteed ong choy (water spinach) and an over-the-top house-made tamarind vinaigrette, a deliciously-secret blend of more than 30 ingredients. ($25)
     1927 Fairview St.; 832-831-9109
     
     Grilled at Coltivare
    From now through the end of the month, Coltivare in the Heights is home to a delectable grilled crab creation. It's served with fennel, tomato, shiitake mushroom, and a hit of vermouth. ($28)
     3320 White Oak Dr.; 713-637-4095
     
     Baked at Prego
    Score a duo of ​romano-cornmeal crusted crabs at Rice Village’s Prego. The briny beauties, pan-sauteed and then baked to perfection, are topped with jumbo lump crab, heirloom tomatoes, grilled asparagus, and a white wine sauce. A pillowy potato-truffle ravioli comes on the side. ($40)
     2520 Amherst St.; 713-529-2420

     

     Karaage at Kata Robata
    Dig into the seafood delicacy at Upper Kirby’s Kata Robata. Here, it’s lightly fried and accompanied by tempura peppers, plus a side of spicy Singapore sauce for your dipping pleasure. ($18)
     3600 Kirby Dr.; 713-526-8858
     
     Build-your-own taco at Pico’s
    Get your fill of the summer staple at Pico’s restaurant, where the kitchen serves up your choice of two or three jumbo fried crustaceans, along with Mexican rice and habanero-chipotle salsa. Wrap it all up in a tortilla for an out-of-this-world bite. ($29 for two; $39 for three)
     3601 Kirby Dr.; 832-831-9940
     
     Fried at Underbelly
    The mouthwatering dish at Montrose’s Underbelly boasts fried soft-shell crab, corn maque choux (a medley of corn, green bell pepper, onion, celery, and tomato), and a green tomato relish. Get yours now: This dish leaves the menu at the end of the month. ($24)
     1100 Westheimer Rd.; 713-528-9800
     
     Salad at Backstreet Cafe
    Cozy River Oaks eatery Backstreet Cafe offers up a seasonal salad featuring the tender delicacy. It's perched atop a colorful mound of tomatoes and blistered corn for a delicious summer treat. ($15)
     1103 S Shepherd Dr.; 713-521-2239

     

     Pakora at Kiran’s
    The soft-shell crab at upscale Indian eatery Kiran’s is coated in cornmeal and rice flour, seasoned with Indian spices, and fried until golden brown. It’s complemented by fried green tomatoes, ginger remoulade, and a green salad topped with peach-jalapeño chutney. ($22)
     2925 Richmond Ave.; 713-960-8472
     
     Fried at Yauatcha
    Upscale Chinese dim sum teahouse and patisserie Yauatcha adds almonds and a spicy touch of chili oil to its crispy soft-shell crab, available year-round at the Galleria hotspot. ($15)
     5045 Westheimer Rd.; 713-357-7588

     

    Dig into the seafood delicacy at Upper Kirby’s Kata Robata.

    Houston, soft shell crab dishes, June 2017, Karaage at Kata Robata
      
    Photo by Paula Murphy
    Dig into the seafood delicacy at Upper Kirby’s Kata Robata.
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    shaq attack

    Shaquille O'Neal leaves $1,000 tip at Houston Tex-Mex institution

    Eric Sandler
    Jul 8, 2025 | 5:00 pm
    Shaquille O'Neal Ninfa's Uptown
    Courtesy of Ninfa's
    Shaquille O'Neal had lunch at Ninfa's Uptown.

    NBA Hall of Famer and media personality Shaquille O’Neal surprised the crowd at The Original Ninfa’s Uptown when he stopped by for lunch over the weekend.

    The Big Aristotle declined the restaurant’s offer to sit in its private dining room, preferring to eat among fans and admirers. O’Neal posed for pictures with customers and staff, including a shot that Ninfa’s shared on Instagram.


      
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    “He was so kind and generous, offering to take pictures with anyone who wanted one and giving everyone high fives," executive chef Patti Delgado said in a statement.

     Ninfa's El Eddie taco plate Shaq ordered his tacos without the lettuce and tomatoes.Photo by Sergio Trevino

    Instead of Ninfa’s signature fajitas, O’Neal opted for the El Eddie, a plate of three crispy tacos. According to the restaurant, Shaq kept it simple by ordering the tacos with only meat and cheese. Delgado served the star personally, which led to a hilarious exchange.

    “I took him his plate and when I set it down he said, 'Wait a second, what is this?' and I said, 'The crispy tacos you ordered.' and Shaq looked at me and said, 'I didn't order that," Delgado recalls. "Then he said, 'No, I'm just kidding! Look at your face!' He's very funny and so down to earth."

    Not only did O’Neal pay for the meal of a neighboring table, he tipped his server $1,000. Of course, his generosity shouldn’t come as a surprise. After all, he’s in the restaurant business, too.

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