50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Galveston

“fantastic service price was good to much to eat“

“This is our favorite place for brunch when we are visiting the island. The biscuits with maux choux gravy are to die for. The staff is always very friendly.“

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“So happy we stumbled on to this place. It's not only deciduous, beautiful food,but even more excellent service. We were so pleased w this place. Great prices too. and that Homemade sangria!!!🫰🫶“

“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!“

“Excellent“

“Always excellent service and food!“

“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!!“

“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!“

“Had an amazing dinner at BLVD last night. Food was fresh and super tasty, and the service was on point. Loved everything we tried, especially the gumbo. Will definitely be back 🤩“

“best catfish I've ever had!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Simply amazing, this steakhouse rivals any top tier steakhouse of Major cities across the USA. We visited from Dallas before a cruise 🛳 and stumbled upon this gem of the island. drinks were tasty, food was cooked superbly, sides were massive family style, and dessert 🍨 to die for. they do enforce dress code but that only adds to the ambience of the experience. let's be frank, be a grown up and dress for the occasion. (added this since there were so many salty reviews about the dress code)“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“We attended my nieces basketball banquet upstairs on Sunday and all of the food was delicious! Excellent customer service as well, we will definitely be back!“

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

“Our trip advisor, Arieanna, was FANTASTIC!! She was VERY personable. She checked on us several times throughout the meal. Arieanna was VERY attentive to our needs. She also explained the menu and answered any questions we had. GREAT Server!!“

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

“Absolutely outstanding meal and service! Arrived without a reservation and they were very kind and were able to seat us quickly on a very busy night. Oliver did a great job guiding us through the menus and choosing wine. We started with the crab cakes and what a great crab cake!!! Tons of crab and so fresh. We shared the wedge salad and enjoyed some warm bread. The Bella Red Fish was the star of the evening. So delicate and fresh with lots of crab meat on top and went great with our Willamette Pinot Noir. A wonderful experience!“

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

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

“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 🎂“

“Best authentic Italian food made in house by Sal and Pina. ❤️“

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

“The Grand Galvez buffet is as elegant as it is legendary. First, the ambience of the entire hotel is amazing. History and elegance of a time well preserved in beautiful displays, sharing the rich history of Galveston. You are greeted with attentive staff and walk thru the grand hallway to the beautiful view of the gulf. Fresh white linens adorn tables, your server arrives offering mimosas or coffee/tea. The seducing scents of fresh breakfast items beckon from the many rows of hot silver domed treats awaiting. The selection is amazing, truly something for everyone. Gulf shrimp and seafood await chilling on a mountain of ice, prime rib is mouthwatering, ham is cooked to perfection, omelet bar, salad bar, cheese platters, fresh fruit. From savory to sweet, they have it all. To cap it all off, a huge assortments of pastries from croissants to cakes. And if you're still not satiated, enjoy a creative dessert of cool creamy ice cream topped with a beautifully rich banana caramel cinnamon concoction that will leave you dizzy. We have been here several times on our many visits to this beautiful paradise. We've experienced the wonderful Mother's Day brunch and were lucky enough to get a table during the mind-blowing Christmas buffet as well. I highly recommend The Grand Galvez buffet be added to your bucket list when visiting Galveston.“

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

“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 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.“

“Stumbled in on a Monday and was surprised to find a great lunch special menu (blackened pork chop sandwich w/ fettuccine side) for $13.5 and a dozen raw oysters for $14. Great service and relaxed atmosphere. Located in historic downtown Galveston.“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“5 Star Service, Food and Ambienc.“

“What a great spot! Even the manager was awesome. He even let my son pet an alive lobster! I will say that every single restaurant employee was very friendly. 🙂

We tried the crabcake, peel n' eat shrimp, and the crawfish queso. All of the items were done very well.

Too bad we ate quite a bit before we came because we can't wait to try some more items from off the menu. We really enjoyed watching the large ships, and even saw some dolphins!

This is a highly recommended spot, and we will definitely be back when in town.“

“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!“

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“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.“

“I like their. Beef enchiladas and their guacamole salad“

“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“