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Acme Oyster House

Coordinates: 29°57′15″N 90°04′08″W / 29.95429°N 90.06894°W / 29.95429; -90.06894
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Acme Oyster House

Acme Oyster House is a seafood restaurant in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Their food is served cajun and creole style and they have locations in Florida, Alabama and Texas.[1]

History

Acme was founded in 1910 as the Acme Café.[2]

In 2010 the company began pursuing opening a location in Houston.[3] The location in Montrose, Houston opened in April 2021, and closed in December 2023.[4] It was in the former Tower Theatre. This was the first Acme location that has stopped operations.[5]

Acme appeared in Man v. Food (season 1). Adam Richman’s challenge was to join the 15 Dozen Club.[6] They also appeared on Food Paradise (season 2).

References

  1. ^ McCarthy, Amy (May 11, 2020). "Iconic New Orleans Restaurant Acme Oyster House Is Coming to Houston". Eater Houston. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Some Of The Best Crispy Fried Seafood In New Orleans Can Be Found At Acme Oyster House". Only in Your State. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  3. ^ Morago, Greg (2021-04-12). Houston Chronicle https://preview.houstonchronicle.com/dining/first-look-houston-s-acme-oyster-house-opening-16094575. Retrieved 2023-12-08. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ^ Alexander, Chloe (2023-12-07). "Acme Oyster House abruptly shuts down Houston location". KHOU. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
  5. ^ Garcia, Sonia (2023-12-07). "Acme Oyster House abruptly closes Houston location in iconic Montrose movie theater". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  6. ^ "New Orleans". Cooking Channel. Retrieved 13 January 2023.

29°57′15″N 90°04′08″W / 29.95429°N 90.06894°W / 29.95429; -90.06894