50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Galveston

“This is my family’s favorite place to eat when we hit the island. Spectacular food, great outdoor seating. Their drink menu is impressive and unique. I’ve not had a bad meal there ever!“

“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!“

“fantastic service price was good to much to eat“

“We went for a Bachelorette party dinner, the experience was great for the most part. Food was good, scallops were slightly overcooked, and the portions were large/sharable. Justin was fantastic even through the attitude issues of Jamie. Jamie was rude and disrespectful to not only us but Justin when he passed on our needs to Justin, Jamie then tried to wish congratulations on our way out....seriously.“

“Great food and great service!“

“First time eating here! Loved how fresh the seafood is! The menu is creative and fresh. We enjoyed all four different tacos we ordered, Baja, shrimp special, Korean, and Dirty South. LOVED the Brussels sprouts side dish. Tortillas are fresh and tasty!“

“Excellent“

“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.“

“A few dozen oysters were had tonight—all fabulous. But my faves were something I’ve never had before: The BBQ oysters with house-made blue cheese dressing. Just delicious. I couldn’t decide which type of mussels—fra diablo or the pesto chardonnay—so I ordered them both. I was not disappointed. Ask for the garlic bread. OMG. Chef Megan and Brenna took great care of us. It was nice to see David too! 10 out of 10 for food, service, and company.“

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

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

“Aimee, our server, made this dining experience a wonderful time! Her guidance on meal and dessert selections was outstanding! She took our couple’s picture on the outside deck and it will be in our special photos album! Her caring service throughout the meal made this a top notch experience! Thank you so much! Sizzling grouper platter and butternut crab bisque were delicious!“

“I had his shrimp Cerviche for the first time last week! Absolutely delicious! It was arranged so nicely also! I want his gumbo!!“

“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!“

“My mom took me to lunch here today. it wasn't great at all. For a starter, the cheese sticks were so MASSIVE that the cheese didn't melt before the crust browned. I ordered chicken fried steak and garlic mashed potatoes with cream gravy. The cream gravy was like water and had absolutely no flavor whatsoever. The garlic mashed potatoes were awful and gummy, artificial to say the least. My mother ordered fried shrimp and mashed potatoes. The fried shrimp came out with the "crust" white and semi-fried. Very strange. Also, these meals only came with one side, no vegetable option without it being an add on. These meals were $18.99 and $20.99 each! We were very underwhelmed for the price of these entrees. They DO NOT offer a lunch menu either. We will not be back.“

“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.“

“The Sunday brunch buffet was foodie heaven! ? There was nothing I didn’t love from start to finish! ? The prime rib, potato soufflé and omelet deserved seconds! ? The dessert bar was a dream, I enjoyed everything I chose from it! ? The food, service, atmosphere were all fabulous! ? I don’t even drink alcohol but I figured “why not” since this special occasion exceeded my expectations! ?“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great food, service and experience. Would put it on your agenda if you are ever in Galveston.“

“We had an amazing dining experience at The Black Pearl in Galveston! The Oysters Rockefeller were absolutely outstanding — perfectly baked, rich, and flavorful, easily some of the best we’ve ever had.
What truly made our visit special, though, was our waitress, Barbie. Her kindness, attention to detail, and genuine heart for service made our visit memorable. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and her warm personality added such a welcoming touch to our meal.
If you’re visiting Galveston, do yourself a favor and stop by The Black Pearl — and if you’re lucky enough to have Barbie as your server, you’re in for an exceptional experience!“

“Fantastic food!!!! Great service. Highly recommend the tuna and the lobster bisque. 10/10“

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

“We ate there for the first time today. The food was delicious, service was great and atmosphere was great. We will definitely be back.“

“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.“

“Vargas is over the top delicious!! One of the best steaks I’ve ever had!!“

“Amazing food and atmosphere. We had Alexis as our waitress she was amazing very attentive and their was not one thing about the place she did not know. She new every aspect of every cocktail. Every thing about every dish and special. And she was a sweetheart to talk too“

“Went today for rigatoni and meatballs Was unbelievable. Made me miss my mothers pasta.“

“Excellent food. We had the filet and shrimp dinner and the ribs dinner; both were great. There was a wait, but the staff worked efficiently and pumped out a great product.“

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

“Excellent food! Delicious!“

“we loved our visit here while on vacation. service was amazing food delicious and vibe perfect! 10/10 definitely recommend adding to your beach vaca by dinning here!“

“The best gyros on island. The meat was a 1/2 inch thick, so moist and fresh! Highly recommend.“

“Best Fried Shrimp tacos and burgers!!“

“I recommend this restaurant to everybody, from private wine tasting to FABULOUS food. I come here every time I visit Galveston“

“My husband and I have eaten here a couple of times. The food is great and the service is excellent“

“Had drinks at the bar in the lounge to begin the evening - the tequila old fashioned, the espresso martini, and the lemon drop martini were on point!

From there we were welcomed and seated by the manager (Mr. B) and greeted by our waiter (Joshua). Both of whom have that knack for making you feel like you’re the most important party in the building. They set the tone for a great experience and Joshua does an outstanding job of anticipating the table’s needs so you never feel like you’re “waiting” for anything.

We started with apps that the table shared. The tuna tartare was phenomenal .. it’s a great go to if you love fresh tuna .. but the wasabi is real and it doesn’t play so go lightly. The pork belly brings an amazing sweet and smoky element with it. And the escargot is delicious .. don’t miss the chance to dip the bread into the butter and stuff left in the dish once the escargot has been enjoyed.

Tuesday nights are the Surf and Turf special - $35 lobster tail and filet. You can add any of the usual steak topping to it for a slight charge (the blackened crab or smoked mushroom sauce are both outstanding) .. but the demi-glacé on the filet stands on its own as well. Can’t go wrong with that. We’ve eaten here multiple times .. and there’s really no wrong answer on a menu that has something for everyone on it.

Overall .. while it seems like the newer restaurants in Galveston are more often discussed and suggested .. Shearn’s is as good as (or better than) it’s ever been. Perfect place to watch an amazing sunset .. have a perfectly crafted cocktail .. and enjoy an amazing meal while you’re taken care of by great service.“

“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.“

“Very cozy place love that’s it’s family owned“

“We stopped in at Fisherman's Wharf in Galveston after a long day in Clearlake. It felt so relaxing to sit outside on the deck under an umbrella with a plateful of great food and such a nice team of staff members and fellow diners. The construction nearby included some obvious jackhammers, but honestly it didn't bother us at all. The meal was so good and the atmosphere was so lovely that no amount of construction noise could impact our good day. Thank you to all involved!“

“If you come here, make sure to ask for Pete! He went above and beyond to make our lunch amazing. I wanted a very specific drink that wasn’t even on the menu, and he worked with the bartender to make it happen, it turned out absolutely perfect. On top of that, he even got the kitchen to make me the Mardi Gras Pasta, even though it’s no longer listed.

Pete also took his time to walk us through all the specials and chef’s specials, which really helped us pick the best dishes. His service, attention, and effort were truly outstanding.

We’ll 100% be back! and it’ll be to sit in Pete’s section again!“

“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.“

“Pier 21, Halifax, is a good location for tiring the city. Walkable to the boardwalk and the city. A decent walk to the public gardens and other sites. Straight up Spring Garden Road is plenty of shopping and dining. I wish I had known that pier 21 is the location of the Canadian Museum of Immigration. I would have liked enough time to research there. Canadian immigration was very cordial, just remember to bring a government id if you are on a cruise.“

“I wish they had one of these in my town. The food and atmosphere are amazing. The service is top notch and my kids love playing the Forest Gump questionaire.“

“New favorite place to add to the list when we visit Galveston. We came during happy hour where the food is priced just right. Service was excellent and the managers constantly check to make sure you’re enjoying your meal and don’t need anything! Able to get 2 meals and drinks for under $30 with tip! Can’t beat it!“