Backyard Boil House

Houston



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Ideal for
Cuisine
Known for
seafood boil-style dining
Features
Price
$$$$ Moderately Priced
Local tip
Phone ahead for to-go orders or party platters, especially when planning a shared meal.

Backyard Boil House is a boil-house restaurant at 3755 Southmore Blvd in Houston, with a seafood-focused identity reflected in its name and its published shellfish advisory. The format points toward hearty boil-style dining rather than a broad, all-purpose restaurant menu. The venue’s character is tied to the boil-house tradition, making it a suitable choice for diners seeking seafood and shellfish in that style.

The restaurant also supports to-go ordering and party platters. Those options give the venue a practical role for meals enjoyed away from the dining room, as well as for occasions where a larger shared order is useful. Party platters can be arranged by phone, with the venue listing 832-731-8926 and 832-347-0821 for contact. The available ordering details make it possible to plan ahead for takeout without relying on an in-person visit.

Backyard Boil House lists service from Thursday through Sunday. Thursday and Sunday hours run from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., while Friday and Saturday service extends from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The afternoon opening pattern suits a later lunch, early dinner or evening meal, while the longer Friday and Saturday schedule allows more flexibility at the end of the week. Service hours should be checked before making plans because restaurant schedules can change.

The venue publishes a food-safety notice covering the risks associated with consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs or unpasteurized milk. This is relevant for diners making choices around preparation and food safety. Backyard Boil House also states that its kitchen is not certified gluten-free and cannot guarantee the gluten content of its items. Diners with celiac disease, gluten intolerance or other dietary concerns can use that information when deciding whether the restaurant suits their needs.

With its boil-house focus, shellfish-related food notice, to-go service and party platters, Backyard Boil House fits diners looking for a seafood-centered meal with flexible ordering options. The restaurant’s Southmore Boulevard location places it within Houston’s 77004 ZIP code. The venue’s published information emphasizes the food format and ordering arrangements, so the strongest reason to consider it is the combination of boil-style dining and platter service rather than a broader list of restaurant amenities.

Frequently Asked Questions

It suits diners seeking boil-house-style seafood and shellfish, as well as groups considering a party platter.
Backyard Boil House is associated with boil-house dining and a seafood- and shellfish-focused food style.
It is located at 3755 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004, USA.
The listed hours are Thursday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The venue lists 832-731-8926 and 832-347-0821 for to-go orders and party platters.
No. The venue states that the kitchen is not certified gluten-free and does not guarantee the gluten content of its items.
Yes. Party platters are listed among the venue’s to-go ordering options.
The listed phone contacts cover to-go orders and party platters; a separate reservation process is not presented.
Outdoor seating is not identified in the venue’s listed information.

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