What) The Downtown Aquarium is the product of redeveloping two downtown Houston landmarks – Fire Station No. 1 and the Central Waterworks Building. This magnificent six-acre entertainment and dining complex is a 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland, home to over 200 species of aquatic life from around the globe. With a full-service restaurant, an upscale bar, a fully equipped ballroom, aquatic & geographic exhibits, shopping and a variety of amusements, Downtown Aquarium has it all! (1)

    Your underwater adventure begins as you are seated around the 150,000 gallon aquarium with excellent views of reticulated rays, majestic sawfish, shovel-nosed guitarfish and other fascinating creatures as they swim right by your table. The Aquarium is not only a feast for the eyes, but also for the palate. Aquarium restaurant offers a variety of seafood specialties, steaks, chicken, salads, pasta dishes and decadent desserts. (2)

    Where) 410 Bagby St at Memorial Dr.     Sun – Thurs 11am – 9pm, Fri & Sat 11am – 11pm      713-223-FISH      

    Why) After spending the day at the beach, we went out for a nice meal at an unusual place.  Pam couldn't get over the fact that many of the fish in the aquarium appeared slightly overweight.






















The Downtown Aquarium.  We only had time for the restaurant. (3)










We did not get to eat in this section.  We were just around that "corner" on the left. (4)






Some of the fish that could have swam by (I didn't take this picture) while we were eating. (5)
This turtle lives at the Houston Zoo but I thought that Pam might like the picture. (6)