Black Pearl Rest.

I'm hesitant to write a great review for this, one of my favorite spots in Galveston, for fear that that it will become too big for its britches! But i'll just have to take my chances because they deserve the credit for being so awesome!! Absolutely the best gumbo on this island! I never could eat raw oysters until I had them here. Their crab cakes, are just that, all crab, none of that nasty stuffing stuff. I could go on and on because everything here is great (one exception;...read full review

Service was ok. Ambiance was ok. Food was ok. I personally came to Galveston hoping to get some fresh seafood and the oysters on a half shell were...ok...and the happy hour prices was more expensive than all of the online menus...i assume that's an inflation issue, but just a heads up! I ordered a seafood dish called the "Bounty Mix" and asked if the seafood was fresh and he said yes, but it was not and after a few bites it was clear. I asked again and he said: "Oh actually, it's...read full review

We were a party of 4 and not all Cajun style food lovers. No problem, this homey restaurant has something to meet most needs with a versatile menu. We got a table right away and quick service from our server. We ordered oysters, a hamburger, red beans and rice, ceviche, shrimp cocktail, fish sandwich, fries, coleslaw and bloody Mary's. The coleslaw was so fresh and perfectly seasoned, the shrimp cocktail was the best I remember having and the small serving of rice and beans is...read full review