Gate-side seafood sit-down in Terminal 1
Terminal 1’s Landry’s Seafood House sits past security near the central concourse, one of the few full-service spots at Hobby where you can get a proper meal and an actual plate. It runs through typical airport hours, opening early enough for late-morning flights and staying open into the evening bank, so you can usually grab something before those 7:00–9:00 p.m. departures.
Menu leans Gulf seafood: shrimp, fish tacos, fried platters, and a couple of steaks and burgers for non-seafood people. Expect mains in the $18–$30 range, with fried shrimp and fish combos toward the lower end and grilled fish or steak at the higher end. Portions track with the Landry’s on the street, just at airport pricing, so factor that into your food budget if you’re feeding a family of four before a 3-hour flight.
Bar runs full service, with draft beer, basic cocktails, and Texas standbys like Shiner for about $8–$10 a pour. If you have a 60–90 minute layover, this works as a sit-down drink-and-meal spot instead of camping at the gate with a $14 sandwich. Service speed varies with the bank of flights; during the 5:00–7:00 p.m. rush, build in 20 extra minutes from sit-down to check drop.
Best bets: stick to straight-ahead items like fried shrimp, fish & chips, or blackened fish, which the kitchen can push out reliably when the terminal’s packed. Starters like fried calamari or a cup of gumbo help if you’re short on time and just need something before a 2.5-hour hop to Denver or Orlando. If your boarding time is under 30 minutes, skip full entrées and order an appetizer and a drink at the bar instead of waiting on a table.
Tip: glance at your gate on the HOU screens before sitting; Landry’s is central in Terminal 1, but walking to the far end of the concourse can still eat 7–10 minutes once your table check finally closes.