50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Bayou Vista

“The best food in the area! Really good menu. And everything we ate was top tier! The owner Ms.Dee is super friendly. Apps were awesome I suggested the almond crusted shrimp or the Thai lettuce wraps. The mains were superb! You won’t find better food in the area. Going back today to try their pizzas!“

“Always excellent service and food!“

“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.“

“best catfish I've ever had!!“

“best catfish I've ever had!!“

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

“Fantastic restaurant with charm, friendly service, and outstanding food.

Food came out fresh and hot and the owner was very friendly and clearly knew customers.

Whenever I’m back in the area, I’ll be back!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Everything was excellent, fantastic service, wonderful food and great cocktails. I will surely be back !!“

“Nick's is great!! Great service, awesome atmosphere, and incredible food!“

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

“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.“

“A very cool, historic, quaint downtown Galveston bar, if you happen to catch some live music that’s the time to go. Not sure who these guys were but they were unbelievable. Rumor has it that has food I didn’t have any next time I’m in town. I’m deathly hitting this place again.“

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

“Love it here! Good food, good service and a fun vibe! Try the Shark Attack - 😆 made my day!“

“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.“

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

“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 had a great experience at Shearn’s Seafood and Steak! Our server, Damien, was fantastic. The restaurant has that polished, upscale feel you’d expect from a place like this, but Damien’s great sense of humor made the experience feel relaxed and genuinely enjoyable.

The service was effortless from start to finish—attentive without being intrusive, professional without feeling stiff. Exactly the kind of service you hope for at a restaurant of this caliber.

And of course, the food and atmosphere were wonderful, too. We’ll definitely be back!“

“We ordered crawfish etoufe, salad, and hushpuppies, along with chicken gumbo, and coleslaw. Everything was great, but they were understaffed that day so the service was slow. There was only one person working the dining room, as well as take out, delivery pick-up, etc. This is very unusual, so we understood the circumstances. Service is always courteous and friendly. My husband had a sudden unrelated health incident during the meal, and the staff was quickly there to offer any assistance.“

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

“Shout out to Abel for remarkable service for the many times we have visited here with joy 😊the staff is amazing the patio view of the ocean is so calming plus the food is great ♥️Thank you The Holst & Patterson families 🎂“

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

“Fun place and delidelicious food“

“We only had crawfish so can't speak to the full menu since they've modernized. Crawfish were good but overpriced relative to the previous week. About $8 a pound including a potato and corn. Last time I was there a few weeks ago it was $6 a pound. Meanwhile wholesale crawfish prices fell.

Service is much better when they have the drive up option open. It was not.“

“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.“

“Walked in after a cruise not knowing what to expect. The manager greeted us and explained no worried its casual sunday. The service was exceptional! The breakfast buffet was amazing with plenty of options. Stumbled upon this spot on accident. After this visit now its a mandatory visit every cruise.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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“

“5 Star Service, Food and Ambienc.“

“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!“

“Always Fresh Seafood with a helpful friendly staff.“

“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“

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

“While others might like the rustic atmosphere, it was comfortable for us. We are not bougie people, so we felt comfortable. Thankfully, the food was as on the classy side and very good... I wish I had taken more pictures. The bartender who waited on us was on point. Having pizza next time!“

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

“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!🎄“

“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 like their. Beef enchiladas and their guacamole salad“

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“Tuna tacos w/ sirache and wasabi great combo idea everything fresh and delicious .amanda. Your awesome and waitress Isabella your great at what you do a huggable sweetie for sure keep up the good , cuz as a visitor theres allot of misrepresenting food n service out there. Thanks again“

“Very friendly staff, Great Food, Highly recommend“

“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“

“If you find yourself in Galveston, Texas then make your way to Jimmy’s on the Pier. The food is spectacular. We enjoyed the bacon wrapped shrimp and the nachos with shrimp. 🍤 You sit out on the deck with the breeze keeping you feeling refreshed. Our server was Abraham and he was a delight.“