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Monument Inn is a four star restaurant in Houston. Here's a place to get good food. This inexpensive establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. It's known for its seafood. Know before you go: this place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a quiet atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms and catering. This restaurant is good for groups. Diners found the food consistantly good and great.
Only 30 minutes from Houston, Monument Inn specializes in Fresh Gulf Coast Seafood. Monument Inn is located at the Lynchburg Ferry landing and within walking distance of the San Jacinto Monument and the Historic Battleship Texas. This Four Star Restaurant has been one of Houston's most popular choices for seafood, steak, chicken, & pasta for over 30 years. With a spectacular view of the Houston Ship Channel, Monument Inn is great place for the kids to watch the ships go by. The quiet and relaxing atmosphere also provides a fantastic place to celebrate a romantic evening dining by the waterfront. Monument Inn is famous for its delicious dishes; such as the Stuffed Flounder in a delectable white wine sauce and the ever-popular Red Fish Ponchartrain with shrimp and crabmeat in a creamy white wine sauce. Please call for more information on booking your wedding reception or private party.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I like going here. The food is always good and the prices are reasonable for seafood. I would say it's one of the better seafood restaurants in the Baytown area. The view is wonderful especially...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came for the cinnamon rolls. I stayed for the crawfish. During a recent "exploring the backroads" of the Houston Ship Channel, I passed the Lynchburg Ferry and I remembered that I had heard about a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I come here once a year. Thats it. The Crosby Fire Department hold their annual banquet and awards ceremony in their banquet halls every year. It is incoveniently located on the south side of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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I've been coming to the Monument Inn for 20 years. The food is always delicious and the cinnamon rolls are to die for. They have recently remodeled the entire restaurant and banquet rooms (due to IKE) and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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Food was great, portion sizes were more than ample. Waitress was very personable.BUT, don't think about going into the bar for a pre-dinner drink unless you're okay with being confronted by smokers sitting...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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I have been going to this restaurant since I was a kid and have always enjoyed it. My last visit though will probably be my last. The misses and me recently went and were kinda surprised by the price increase...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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I am a professional Tour Guide and I always take my clients to this restaurant when we are in the area. For a visitor to Houston, this is a must. San Jacinto, the Houston Ship Channel, Battleship Texas, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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I took a group of about 25 people here on a Sunday afternoon. Our reservations were made a few days in advance. Despite our reservations and arrival confirmation, it took about 20 minutes get a table. I am not...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Monument Inn is a hidden gem. Sitting right next to the Lynchburg Ferry, the Monument serves up some excellent food for very reasonable prices. I typically order some type of pasta and I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yearly, I have to go to the Monument Inn for the terrific views of ship channel traffic, the proximity to the Battleship Texas & San Jacinto Monument. The food is average, with lots of fried seafood on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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I had a birthday party for my daughter downstairs and everyone is still talking about it. The service was fantasic and orderly. No one had to wait for the food or drinks. The setting up of the room was perfect...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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I have been going to this restaurant for years and think it is the best in Houston. I love the bread and cinnamon rolls they give you (they are very generous with them). The drink prices from the bar are...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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I have been here as part of a meeting group and as an indivicual. The service has always been excellent and the food is great. A nice place to go for a quiet dinner with friends or for a business meeting.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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Although my parents love this place, I wasn't really impressed. The bisque was horrible and the other food was so-so. The restaurant tables are a little crowded and the service was lacking. I did enjoy the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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Has a view of the ferry! Great rolls and cinnamon rolls. Has fried alligator as an appetizer. The food was phenomenal. The prices were a little high and the service was mediocre, but I would come back for...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2005
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The food was great, you had all you could eat and then some. Even though fried it was spectacular. The stuffed crab are to die for. The rolls and bread are also great. They didn't waste their money on fancy...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2004
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If you work on the channel or have business lunches on teh channel, you don't have a lot of choice and they know it. Food is good, service is crude, and the place is just plain average at best. But, at lunch...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2003
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We went last week to visit the Monument and stopped in the restaurant. What a spectacular view of the ship channel and we loved the peace and quiet. Great place to watch the sun go down. Would def recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2002
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overlooking houston's ship channel, the monument inn restaurant has been a popular choice for parties, receptions, company meetings and private dining since its inception in 1974. near the lynchburg ferry, san...
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Our families favorite place for seafood! The food and service are always great and the ships passing by right outside their window keeps the kids busy. The food is consistantly good and we always
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