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For Houstonians, Christie’s Seafood & Steaks is where generations of families have gathered to celebrate milestones and share the same meals their grandparents once did. Since its founding in 1917 — surviving not one but two pandemics and more than a century of change — the restaurant remains a beloved local institution, something General Manager Maria Christie and her family credit to the genuine connections they’ve built with guests over the years.
That commitment to hospitality stems from their father, James Privolos, who inherited the restaurant from its original owner, Theodore Christie, in 1955. The only catch: James had to take the Christie name.
More than a century later, that same dedication to personal service, paired with a dedication to serving fresh seafood, continues to define Christie’s Seafood & Steaks. With added support from American Express small business resources, the Christie family keeps their dining room full of both loyal regulars and first-time guests eager to try their famous wild-caught Texas shrimp and experience a living piece of state history.
Learn more about how American Express helps family-owned businesses like Christie’s build lasting success. https://www.americanexpress.com/us/merchant/shop-small/small-business-saturday/?extlink=MediaCUSVIDSBS&dclid=CJ7JscOZxZADFeUQiAkdwvc0YA
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