Our Commitment, Our History, Our Food
Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Bar is family owned and operated and has been preparing the freshest seafood creations for more than 25 years. We have deep roots in the Houston/Clear Lake area and are integrally involved in oyster conservation efforts and in the sustainable seafood movement. Our expert culinary team uses only the highest quality ingredients for an exceptional dinning experience, including the following:
A Legacy of Sustainable Seafood
Tom Tollett
CEO & Owner, Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Bar Inc.
Tom is the CEO and owner of Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Bar Inc., a Bay Area staple for more than 30 years. Under his leadership, Tommy’s has grown into one of the area’s most respected seafood destinations, employing 48 team members and serving generations of loyal guests.
Before opening Tommy’s, Tom spent 18 years working in multiple Bay Area restaurants in various management roles, gaining the hands-on experience and operational expertise that laid the foundation for his own successful restaurant.
Beyond the restaurant, Tom is deeply committed to the Bay Area community. He has served on the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Executive Board, and as a board member of the Galveston Bay Foundation, where he co-chaired the building committee for the Gessner Center for Environmental Education. The center, located on a 30-acre tract in Kemah, was designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Living Building Challenge — one of the most advanced sustainability benchmarks in the world.
Tom also founded and has supported the Oyster Recycling Program for the past 10 years. Through this initiative, more than one million pounds of oyster shells have been recycled back into Galveston Bay, supporting sustainable oyster gardening and marine habitat restoration.
His community involvement extends into healthcare and economic development as well. Tom has served for six years on the Board of Trustees for HCA Clear Lake Hospital and Mainland Hospital. He has also been a member of the Port of Houston Authority Chairman’s Citizens Council and has actively participated in the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership’s Maritime, Small Business, and Healthcare Committees.
Through his leadership at Tommy’s and his dedication to environmental stewardship and community service, Tom continues to invest in the long-term vitality of the Bay Area he proudly calls home.
An Established Reputation for Excellence
Thanks to our close proximity to NASA, Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Bar has enjoyed ongoing popularity as the NASA seafood restaurant of choice throughout our existence. Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Bar is consistently ranked as one of the best seafood restaurants in the Houston area and is the premier destination for oysters on the half shell in Clear Lake. Our delectable entrees and exquisite cuisine has earned us a place in the hearts of our regular customers and has cemented our reputation as an elite Clear Lake oyster bar and seafood establishment. At Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Bar, we offer a winning lineup of prime cut steaks cooked to order, seafood skillfully prepared and seasoned just the way you like it and oysters grilled, baked or served on the half shell.
Our talented culinary staff members work alongside our head chef to create delectable entrees, exquisite desserts and exciting appetizers to suit your palate perfectly. Whether you are looking for the best oysters on the half shell in Clear Lake or in search of innovative Creole-influenced seafood delicacies, Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Bar is the obvious choice for your evening out, corporate event or other special occasion. Give us a call Monday thru Saturday at 281-480-2221 to make a reservation for a meal you and your guests will long remember. We are closed on Sundays.
