Historic Houston Purveyor • Serving Chefs Since 1940s
Airline Seafood
Houston’s Historic Seafood Purveyor Serving Premier Chefs Since the 1940s. Commercial seafood distribution serving restaurants, food service operators, and grocers.
80+ YearsHouston Heritage
Chef TrustedLeading Restaurants
Daily CutOn-Site Fabrication
Morning RouteRefrigerated Vans
Gulf & AirFresh Shipments
About Airline Seafood
Airline Seafood is Houston’s oldest continuous wholesale seafood purveyor, tracing its heritage back to the 1940s. Located at 1841 Richmond Avenue in Houston’s Montrose and Upper Kirby district, the company has supplied generations of top Houston chefs, venerable country clubs, and premier seafood restaurants with fresh finfish and shellfish.
Renowned for uncompromising quality standards and expert in-house cutting, Airline Seafood receives daily morning deliveries of wild Gulf Red Snapper, Chilean Sea Bass, Atlantic Halibut, Swordfish, Yellowfin Tuna, and Texas Gulf oysters. Their veteran fish cutters process whole fish on clean ice beds to preserve firmness and natural flavors.
Airline Seafood operates morning refrigerated delivery routes across Houston’s culinary corridor. Their sales team maintains intimate knowledge of Gulf harvest seasons, storm cycles, and global fisheries, offering dependable procurement advisory services to kitchen management.
Why Commercial Buyers Choose Airline Seafood
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80+ Year Culinary Legacy
Houston’s most trusted seafood institution, serving top culinary kitchens since the 1940s.
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Veteran In-House Cutters
Expert hand-filleting, scaling, and precise culinary portioning performed on iced tables.
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Finest Gulf & Global Species
Wild Gulf Red Snapper, Grouper, Halibut, Chilean Sea Bass, Swordfish, and Tuna.
Downtown Houston, Montrose, Museum District, Heights, Galleria, Memorial & River Oaks
Primary Client Accounts
Historic Restaurants, Award-Winning Chefs, Country Clubs, Institutional Banquets
Facility Operating & Receiving Hours
Monday
06:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Tuesday
06:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Wednesday
06:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Thursday
06:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Friday
06:00 AM to 03:30 PM
Saturday
07:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Airline Seafood been operating in Houston?
Airline Seafood has been in continuous operation since the 1940s, making it the most historic commercial seafood wholesale house in the city of Houston.
What culinary establishments do you currently supply?
We proudly supply Houston’s premier fine-dining restaurants, prominent hotel hospitality groups, historic downtown private clubs, and esteemed catering organizations.
Can chefs request specialized portion cuts for banquets?
Yes. Our fabrication shop handles custom uniform banquet portioning, skinless or skin-on cuts, pin-bone removal, and vacuum bagging to support high-volume kitchen prep.
What is the ordering protocol for morning delivery?
Orders can be submitted by phone or email by 9:00 PM the evening prior for guaranteed morning delivery prior to lunch kitchen prep.
Are your seafood facilities subject to FDA food safety oversight?
Yes. Airline Seafood is fully licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services and adheres to strict FDA Seafood HACCP inspection procedures.
How can new executive chefs connect with your sales desk?
Reach out directly by telephone at +1 (713) 526-2351 or email [email protected] to establish commercial billing terms.
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