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🚚 Refrigerated Route Delivery Available | Commercial Minimum: $200 Wholesale Route Minimum | Serving Greater Houston & Beyond
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.

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Punctual Morning Dispatch

Refrigerated route vans ensuring delivery before morning kitchen prep shifts begin.

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Unbroken Cold Chain Quality

Continuous cold storage monitoring from Gulf harvest boats directly to restaurant coolers.

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Direct Account Support

Dedicated seafood specialists answering calls directly to manage daily chef requisitions.


Wholesale Product Categories
Whole Gulf Red SnapperFresh Chilean Sea Bass FilletsAtlantic Halibut FilletsWild Swordfish LoinsYellowfin Tuna Saku & LoinsTexas Gulf Brown ShrimpGalveston Bay OystersFresh Scallops & Crab
Featured Wholesale Products & Daily Landings
Fresh Chilean Sea Bass Fillets (Certified MSC) In Stock

Fresh Chilean Sea Bass Fillets (Certified MSC)

Grade: Center-Cut Portions / Fillet
Packaging: 10 lb & 20 lb Iced Cases

Pristine white, melt-in-mouth richness with large tender flakes. A staple luxury finfish for upscale menus.

$32.00 – $38.50 / lb Inquire
Wild Gulf Red Snapper (Hand Filleted / Skin-On) Dock Fresh

Wild Gulf Red Snapper (Hand Filleted / Skin-On)

Grade: 8-10 oz & 10-12 oz Fillets
Packaging: 20 lb Iced Totes

Hand-filleted wild red snapper with crisping skin, pin-boned and cut to portion perfection.

$19.50 – $22.50 / lb Inquire
Fresh Wild Swordfish Loins (Center Cut) Available

Fresh Wild Swordfish Loins (Center Cut)

Grade: Top Quality Center Loins
Packaging: 15 lb Case / Whole Loin

Dense, meaty swordfish steaks and loins suited for high-heat wood grilling and blackened seasoning.

$13.50 – $16.80 / lb Inquire
Dry Packed Jumbo Sea Scallops (U-10 Count) Fresh Harvest

Dry Packed Jumbo Sea Scallops (U-10 Count)

Grade: U-10 Chemical-Free Scallops
Packaging: 2 x 4 lb Tubs (8 lb Case)

All-natural dry scallops that caramelize to a rich mahogany crust without releasing milky liquid.

$25.00 – $29.50 / lb Inquire
Wild Texas Gulf White Shrimp (Headless) Regular Stock

Wild Texas Gulf White Shrimp (Headless)

Grade: 16/20 & 21/25 Counts
Packaging: 5 lb Block / 50 lb Master

Wild-caught Gulf white shrimp possessing tender texture and sweet flavor for sautéing and grilling.

$7.20 – $8.60 / lb Inquire
Galveston Bay Oysters (Live in Shell / Burlap Sack) Seasonal Fresh

Galveston Bay Oysters (Live in Shell / Burlap Sack)

Grade: Commercial Oyster Sack (100-ct)
Packaging: 100 Count Sacks

Harvested from Texas certified waters, washed and bagged for raw half-shell service and oyster roasts.

$56.00 – $68.00 / sack Inquire

Commercial Product Matrix & Wholesale Price Guide

Tiered B2B Pricing | Current Market
Item Code Product Description Pack Size & Specs Availability Wholesale Estimate Quote
AL-CSB-01 Chilean Sea Bass Fillets (Skinless) 10 lb Iced Case MSC Certified $34.50 / lb Request Quote
AL-SNP-FL Gulf Red Snapper Fillets (Skin-On, PBO) 20 lb Iced Tote Hand Filleted $21.00 / lb Request Quote
AL-SWD-LN Swordfish Loins (Center Cut) 15 lb Master Case Fresh Catch $15.20 / lb Request Quote
AL-SCL-10 Dry Sea Scallops (U-10 Count) 8 lb Master Box (2×4 lb) Chemical Free $26.50 / lb Request Quote
AL-WSH-16 Texas White Shrimp Headless 16/20 10 x 5 lb (50 lbs) Wild Gulf $7.90 / lb Request Quote
AL-OYS-10 Galveston Bay Oysters in Shell 100-ct Burlap Sack Tagged Beds $62.00 / sack Request Quote
AL-HAL-FL Wild Alaskan Halibut Fillets 20 lb Iced Tote Seasonal $26.00 / lb Request Quote
AL-TUN-01 Yellowfin Tuna #1 Loin (Sashimi) 10 lb Case AAA Grade $18.90 / lb Request Quote

Wholesale pricing subject to daily dock landings, fuel surcharges, and seasonal harvest quotas. Contact sales desk to lock volume orders.


Facility & Business Information
CompanyAirline Seafood
Facility TypeCommercial Wholesale Seafood Facility • Distributor
Licensing & Food SafetyFDA Inspected & HACCP Approved Processing Plant
Address1841 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098
Phone+1 (713) 526-2351
Email[email protected]
Official Websitewww.airlineseafood.net
Minimum Order$200 Wholesale Route Minimum
Wholesale Price Tier$8.00 to $42.00 per lb (Chef Wholesale)
Distribution ScopeDowntown Houston, Montrose, Museum District, Heights, Galleria, Memorial & River Oaks
Primary Client AccountsHistoric 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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