50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Bayou Vista

“Dee is the best hostess, first and foremost! She is definitely the hostess with the mostest! She is a hands on owner that makes you feel welcome from the start! The potstickers were amazing! The crispy chicken tacos were cooked to perfection! The batter was perfect! The deserts were amazing! The bread pudding was the best I’ve ever had! The banana pudding was fantastic! Tracy, the sweet lady, that waited on us was amazing at her job! We had a fabulous experience. I recommend anyone ,from around here or just traveling through, to not pass up on the opportunity to visit the Bayou Bistro!!!’“

“This is a great little place to eat!! I had grilled shrimp taco's and they were wonderful.! The other dishes that were ordered were just as good! Hamburger steak, pizza, grilled chicken po boy. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the price was just as accommodating as the food was!“

“Let me tell you about my evening at the Shrimp Shack in Galveston—it was the kind of experience that makes you want to write poetry about fried seafood. The shrimp? Perfectly golden, crispy, and so fresh I swear they waved at me from the fryer. Each bite was like a little crunchy hug from the Gulf. And as if that wasn’t enough, the sunset decided to show off. Sitting there, stuffing my face with fried shrimp while the sky turned shades of pink and orange, I felt like I’d hit the jackpot of simple pleasures. Shrimp, sunset, and sea breeze—what more could you want? Highly recommend. 10/10, would shrimp again.“

“This has become our Tuesday nite burger which is the best in town. People are down home and the always make you feel welcome.“

“Delicious!! Decided we wanted to go where the locals during this vacay.“

“Delicious!! Decided we wanted to go where the locals during this vacay.“

“They have many gluten free items on their menu and the staff is very knowledgeable about celiac disease. The customer service and care was outstanding. I was attending a large private party with a buffet. They prepared a gluten free dinner just for me. I will be back.“

“The owner is OMG delightful! She is so sweet, remembers our order and our unique requests. She's always upbeat! The food is always good. Nice portions. Great value. I wish to see more people at least give this place a try because I bet, if you like what's on the menu, you'll like what you choose!“

“This food is outstanding! I had the fried shrimp po-boy that was one of the best I’ve ever had. The bread roll was awesome as well as the shrimp. We also got the crab balls that were very good as well. Don’t let the truck appearance fool you, good food.“

“Sorry for the long post…I want to give a big shout-out to Aimee Reeves, manager of Miller’s Seawall Grill in Galveston, for going the extra mile! My husband and I, along with our 4 grandchildren drove in late Tuesday afternoon/evening for a fun-filled getaway prior to school starting.. By the time we unloaded all the luggage at the hotel, everyone was starving. Our nephew from Houston suggested we try Miller’s for some good, downhome cooking. At 8:15 pm we pulled in the parking lot, all 6 of us got out of the vehicle, chatting it up, excited about our plans for the next several days and walked right past the sign on the door stating “closes at 8 pm”!! We were kindly told that the kitchen was closed for the evening. The young man could see the disappointed looks on our faces and asked us to wait just a minute. He came back with Ms Aimee who graciously walked us to a table. We were not rushed to order and was pleasantly greeted by Mr Edward T. our Server. He made sure we were well taken care of.. Needless to say, they didn’t disappoint and the service and food were fabulous! It’s nice to see there are still good people who care! Thank you Miller’s Seawall Grill.“

“It was very delicious don't go hungry because they cook it fresh and it's very very hot you could burn the palate of your mouth! Make sure on the platter you get the trump fried rice instead of the French fries!“

“First it tastes like a homemade burger!!!!!! It had enough bacon to cut to cover the whole bun!!!!!! The bacon was thick and delicious!!!!!! In the meat taste like 100% beef!!!! But it needed a little more seasoning.... The bun was toasted well on both sides I could even taste the butter. The fries were obviously real from real potatoes but they weren't crunchy enough they weren't firm but they were okay... The best part the beef if you want to know where the beef is they have the beef... Five stars from me. WORTH TRYING OUT......“

“The crab dip alone is worth the drive from Houston. The last two times I've been there the shrimp taco I always get tasted different. Not sure if it's a different recipe or cook? I enjoyed the ones I use to get. So next time I go, I'll try the hamburgers. I heard they are great. The friendly staff and patrons ROCK! Super chill place to relax and get your belly full.“

“Great service is hard to find in today’s world. We found it at Nick’s! What friendly staff we had! Attentive and warm. And the food was fantastic!“

“The crab dip alone is worth the drive from Houston. The last two times I've been there the shrimp taco I always get tasted different. Not sure if it's a different recipe or cook? I enjoyed the ones I use to get. So next time I go, I'll try the hamburgers. I heard they are great. The friendly staff and patrons ROCK! Super chill place to relax and get your belly full.“

“Doesn't look like much from the outside, so I had a bit of sticker shock when I saw the menu prices ($13 hamburger, $11 chicken fingers), but the food was EXCELLENT. The popcorn shrimp was some of the best I've had on the island, the feta burger and fries were delish, and the chicken quesadillas were the tastiest we've ever had. Chips and salsa were also good.“

“Went in today Cajun Joe’s today and ate the most delicious new Burger they were offering! Jalapeño mushroom patty on a jalapeño cheddar bun with a special sauce! It was amazing! I dubbed it the Voodoo Burger!“

“We are from Nebraska and wanted some fresh seafood and Coopers landing delivered. We got the sea bass to go the first night and it was amazing. We had drinks at the bar that were amazing the lavender lemon drop martini. We came back and ate in the restaurant the second night because it was so good. Our server Chris was amazing and recommended the best dishes and provided the best service. I would recommend this family friendly restaurant with the kindest staff.“

“If your debating where to go try Boyds! Food is phenomenal we tried boudin, crab cakes, po boys, crawfish, shrimp and more. Literally everything was 10/10. The young girl that takes your order was super helpful too. All around great experience“

“Great atmosphere, great food and wonderful staff. Highly recommend!“

“We enjoyed dinner here after taking a dolphin tour. Beautiful outdoor dining experience and received amazing service from Gianni!“

“We ate at Landry's in Galveston yesterday for dinner. Evan had waited on us before ....THE best waiter ever! He was very professional and attentive. We sure hope we luck out again next time.“

“This is a restaurant that bought an old shut down fast food restaurant (Burger King or McDonald’s). One of those family owned restaurants where you know the food is gonna hit. It has a lot of charms about it.

There were 3 of us and we got 2 combos (fish and shrimp combo) and it was enough to fill all of us up. The taste was great and the fried rice was really good too.

The server was very polite and she brought out all the sauces and things we needed.“

“Fun place and delidelicious food“

“Everything-fried asparagus, grilled shrimp, blackened salmon, suicide chocolate cake. Ronny is the best server😊.“

“We had an excellent meal but our service was beyond awesome, we had a wonderful server Paige she made our visit the bomb. If you go there request her section and you will not be disappointed with her warm personality that makes you feel welcomed.“

“Hidden gem!! We dined-in during our trip over Memorial Day 2021 and we were surprised with how delicious the food was. The salsa that came with the chips & salsa was super flavorful but not overly spicy. Their crab balls are Amazeballs!! You HAVE to order them! So yummy! Best I’ve had anywhere. The Cajun seafood pasta is delicious and is served in a massive portion that can easily be split between 2 people. Generous serving with lots of shrimp, sausage, and chicken. The fried pickles were fantastic. Sharp dills, great thickness, light batter. I ordered a side of red beans & rice as my main dish and it has a great texture and a hint of tart vinegar...would be best paired with cornbread or the amazing crab balls. I had a regular margarita on the rocks. It was ok. It was the most mediocre thing we ordered...so you KNOW the food is good. The music is great. We were here on Saturday from 8:30-10pm and the playlist was a great mix of Motown jams. 10/10 would recommend The Fish Place. We Absolutely recommend dining at this hidden gem!“

“Thank you Don and staff for making our wedding day unforgettable with our favorite dishes. The presentation was beautiful and our guests enjoyed everything.“

“Very friendly staff, Great Food, Highly recommend“

“Living in Texas City, this is a regular stop. Love the grilled seafood and steamed veggies, and the catfish is to die for. Hats off to the staff, always friendly and helpful“

“Stopped by for seafood gumbo and as usual it was delicious. The service here is excellent also.“

“This was a lovely dining experience from start to finish. The restaurant was decorated so nicely for the holidays, and everyone in our party (ages 1-61) was treated so well by the staff.

The food was cooked perfectly from the steaks to the seafood. I enjoyed a red snapper Wellington which I’ve never seen on a menu before anywhere. So unique and delicious. The bread pudding for dessert was flavorful as well. We’d definitely return!“

“absolutely wonderful like granny is in the kitchen and cooked just for you... fresh from scratch with love. a MUST“

“Ive lived in the area for about 4 years. We usually drive into the city for dinning but tonight we came to Marais. Everything was excellent from the host, to the food, the atmosphere and our service top tier. We went tonight for our 4 year anniversary and they were so sweet about acknowledging the occasion. Definitely a new go-to. Their Sunday Brunch will be next!“

“John A was our server today at the Shark Shack. My wife and I had the Fish and Chips and the hush puppies. The food was delicious. Everything was fresh and hot! Great service and clean atmosphere. We will be back to try more!“

“I had the Steakhouse Skewer with lobster, filet mignon, and colossal shrimp. It was fabulous, but next time my husband and I will share it. So much food! We were staying at another resort and had no way to take home the leftovers. Our waiter, Ricardo, was absolutely amazing. He made everything so wonderful. My only complaint, which is huge, is about the majority of the clientele. Loud, obnoxious, men wearing backwards caps and shorts in a very elegant atmosphere. When i go to a rather expensive restaurant, I would expect to see better behavior. So many were acting like it was a sports bar.“

“Probably the best classic hamburger I’ve had on the island!“

“the food was excellent, the services was delightful, the atmosphere was excitement.“

“Best Fried Shrimp tacos and burgers!!“

“5 Star Service, Food and Ambienc.“

“The fish is so fresh and everything is cooked when ordered. Restaurant is clean and the staff are very friendly and attentive and the prices are great.“

“Seriously the best pizza we’ve ever had. It was piping hot and the toppings were generous. The grandkids wanted chicken alfredo pasta. It wasn’t on the menu, but the owner made it for them! The owner was friendly and made our visit so enjoyable. There was even a Christmas themed photo backdrop behind the booth we sat in. So festive!🎄“

“We went to Tangers and after shopping, were searching for Halal food nearby and surprisingly found this.
The service is too good the guy at the counter was very receptive, took our order carefully, guided us sincerely and served us promptly.
We ordered crunchy box meal, boneless sweet and sour wings and chicken tenders.
The food was served hot and the chicken was juicy, crispy and flavorful.
There is nice outdoor seating and ample indoor seating too
We really enjoyed the Krispy Krunchy and juicy chicken“

“Always Fresh Seafood with a helpful friendly staff.“

“The food is the best I’ve had in the area. Warm salsa and crispy chips. Charro beans were simply the best. Margaritas were good. Atmosphere was relaxing and the staff was exceptional. Will definitely bring my family back.“

“I love this place awesome food and awesome service!!:)“

“Your food and service was excellent...BUT.. .I would not eat there again. The windows were so filthy that I could barely see thru them. Where is your pride in keeping a great place for people to enjo“

“I love yall food and I would buy the place if I could.“

“Locals know best. This was a local recommendation and was absolutely the right choice. Food: amazing. Atmosphere: perfect (this means it was still kid friendly before dark, and we got to eat outside). Flavor: on point and spicy where I wanted, but not for the wife. I was all around just happy with this joint.“

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