Baysea’s Seafood and Soul Food Restaurant

The food is always delicious 😋 and the service outstanding

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great atmosphere and service. Friendly people and excellent food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you’re searching for the best seafood restaurant in San Antonio, look no further than Bayseas Seafood on Culebra! A soulful Southern twist, specializing in mouthwatering catfish, shrimp, oysters, gumbo, and more. As a local foodie always on the hunt for top-notch fried seafood near Alamo Ranch, I was blown away by their quality, cleanliness, and friendly service—making it a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Texas seafood.

From the moment I walked in, the spotless environment stood out. Unlike some greasy spoons, Bayseas Seafood Restaurant doesn’t have that overpowering fishy smell; it’s immaculately clean and inviting, perfect for families or a casual lunch. The staff greeted me with genuine Texas hospitality, checking in multiple times to ensure everything was perfect. Their menu is packed with crowd-pleasers like catfish dinners, shrimp and oyster platters, po-boy sandwiches, and even soul food favorites for those mixing it up.

I went for the Fish and Shrimp Platter (a classic catfish and shrimp combo with fries), and it was spot on! The fresh catfish fillets were huge, golden-fried to perfection without being oily, and honestly, I got more than expected—generous portions that left me with plenty of leftovers. The shrimp were plump and crispy, but the real surprise was the coleslaw: crisp, cold, and clearly made fresh right before serving. In Texas, great coleslaw isn’t always a given, but they nailed it. I considered sides like hushpuppies, fried okra, and onion rings round out the meal— but, the fries went with what I had beautifully

AND, I hear their gumbo is legendary (Next time!).

I didn’t even get to try their famous flounder or desserts like sweet potato pie and peach cobbler this time, but I’ll be back soon, but for a lunch special, my meal was even too much for me!

I say BEST fried catfish in San Antonio. BaySeas delivers exceptional value and taste.

Highly recommend Bayseas on Culebra for anyone in the area. Go try it today—you won’t be disappointed! Five stars all the way for this standout seafood spot in San Antonio, Texas.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coleslaw, French Fries, Catfish Sandwich with Coleslaw, Fried Shrimp, Fish and Chips, Catfish Sandwich

I came to see if Bayseas was still bangin’… And it is! I ordered a Catfish Sandwich! Two big ol’ pieces, fried hard and fully dressed. The server was the sweetest, subbed my coleslaw for okra. And my Swamp Water (Sweet Tea and Lemonade) is sweet and homemade. Very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We drove 3 hours to buy a catfish family dinner and coleslaw. What was served was not catfish and we didn't get coleslaw lemons cocktails sauce or tarter sauce.The fish was tasteless salty and greasy. Pretty disappointing.

The food was 4 out of 5 but overall it was good. First time here and I had the oxtail dinner that came with rice plus two sides and cornbread. The oxtail was good and the gravy was flavorful but I would had like for my oxtail been cooked just a little longer. The macaroni and cheese was ok and the yams was great. Not too sweet and still with a bit of bite. But overall the employee Aiyonna was our server and very helpful and nice with a pretty smile. I would come back. This was the location on ww white location

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Visited Saturday afternoon not too busy and quick great service. I had the 2catfish, macaroni and yams special so good as always. Next time i am trying oxtails 💪🏽I have been coming since i eas a kid to this ww white location. Aiyonna provided beautiful service just like her name 🤗 Come out and enjoy

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

So yesterday me and my family went to San Antonio to sea world and we had a a 2 hour drive we had to stop there i didn't want anything else they have been the best and hunni those oxtails... Just go try them i promise you won't be mad and customer service is on point too the young lady yesterday spoke when we walked in and made sure we were good the whole time we were there thank y'all so much 🙏🏽 and God bless y'all 🙏🏽

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was great, only one server so she was a little busy and forgetful but very nice

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Awesome! Went here with my dad and boyfriend and it was really good! I personally had malt vinegar and lemon with my onion rings and gumbo (don't judge me unless you've had it, or your opinion ain't valid.) There was even room under the table for me and my boyfriend's cane's :3 It was a Thursday night near closing time so we were the only customers there, I will say the tvs and 2 different songs playing at the same time were kinda overstimulating and I forgot my headphones at home, but otherwise it was nice!

Fish is expensive

The gumbo was delicious! Very flavorful dark roux. The oxtails were chewy, but collard greens were good, they tasted fresh. Comes with a pice of cornbread

Try is place out for the first time I got the catfish plate was so good I would come back for more

I am so disappointed with my experience. I walked in excited. Great customer service and atmosphere. Got my food although hot, and pretty no flavoring to fish besides salt. . Greens taste like stems and sweet potatoes no sweetness or flavor.

One of the Best places to get soul food in the city.