Umm if you want amazing, fresh shrimp, go to Darlene's! The garlic Parmesan shrimp is 100% hands…read moredown phenomenal! You get 10 giant shrimp & 2 cute, delicious little hush puppies. It comes with amazing homemade sauce (cocktail or tartar), however it does not need any sauce bc the garlic butter Parmesan seasoning is amazing. We also love the coconut shrimp & the sauce is equally delicious! Shrimp coleslaw is good too. A little pricy for the size, but you do get a shrimp in every bite so 100% worth a try if you haven't had it before. Service is good - it's a good truck so you just order, wait & dive into the deliciousness. There are ample picnic tables (with shade cover) to eat on site, or take it to go.

Food is really good. I like to visit when I come to Galveston. Last time I planned my visit around…read moreher open hours and she ended up not being there when she was supposed to be open. Went to the gumbo joint instead and it was delicious. When we were heading home she was open again. Must've been lunch break. But I do love this spot. She needs to update her hours if she's going to be closed.

Wanted to bring back blue crab and Katie's did not disappoint. Visited on a Tuesday and was told to…read morecome between noon and 1:00 pm and the crabs just arrived. Price was $6.00 per pound. I know Mother Nature has a lot to do with quality but these were heavy and the staff was very friendly.

Katie's Seafood Market in Galveston is an amazing place if you want truly fresh Gulf seafood. You…read morecan literally see the fishing boats coming in with the daily catch, which makes the whole experience feel authentic and local. The seafood is incredibly fresh--shrimp, fish, and everything else tastes like it just came straight from the ocean. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to help you pick the best options. The market is clean, well organized, and the quality is outstanding. If you're in Galveston and love seafood, this place is a must-visit. It's one of the best spots on the island to experience real, fresh Gulf seafood!

Great fresh Gulf shrimp. Right size, price, and flavor. They were so sweet! Will definitely be back…read morefor more.

When you start with the best, there is no need for the rest!. Out Da Ditch Crawfish is hands down,…read morethe best in the area. 1) Even when it's not crawfish season, you have GOT to get some of their seasoning. Holy smoke, you won't use anything else! Blows that other "chit" outta the water. It's got that kick you are looking for and goes great on everything...even veggies! 2) Incredible personalized service by this team. From phone call #1 to delivery day, this crew is friendly, professional and knowledgeable and super responsive to calls, texts and questions. 3) Affordable, fair market price for the highest quality crawfish! Our sacks were delivered to our facility on time and fresh as could be! Out Da Ditch Crawfish will be our only go to for crawfish going forward for all facility functions and family functions too! Get ya some!

These Gulf oysters are as good as they get! Prestige Oysters is a wholesale oyster distributor, but…read moreif you pay cash or check, you can pick up a bag of oysters for $50. They are high-pressure processed oysters - handpicked, washed, then high-pressure processed for easy shucking. We grabbed a bag and had oysters on the half shell a few days after Christmas at home -- paired with bottles and bottles of Champagne, beer and white wine. Great outdoor activity with friends or fam. We also got a bucket of pre-shucked oysters to throw a few in our homemade seafood gumbo, and also to fry up for oysters po'boys. I also saw they now sell their oysters at Central Market, for those folks who don't want to make a trek to their HQ in Dickenson or San Leon (oysters sold at their new restaurant, Pier 6).

First of all The address takes you to Dickinson TX, (which is right down the street)....I drove ALL…read morethe way from Hastings NEBRASKA!! My boyfriend called ahead to make sure they'd have oysters and.......Maps took me to the marina in the opposite direction. "Can I help you?" I said yes, I'm here to pick up some oysters.....The gal said "Oh, for just a single person? Didn't ask a name.. I said yeah sure..."With the shell or without? With so they're fresh......... ............Nope sorry we don't have any FRESH oysters. WTF DO YOU MEAN?!? I guess they let them spoil?

In the great State of Texas, if you're going to barbecue, you'll have to do it as exceptionally as…read moreyou can. That said, Galveston's own Koop's goes above and beyond when it comes to giving meats the low and slow treatment. Koop's has sat on 45th and Broadway for at least five years, but today -- my 45th birthday -- was my first time visiting one of the island's very beloved eateries. Even before I set foot through its front door, my heart, mind and stomach were set on a one-meat platter consisting of brisket. I told P.J., who owns and operates the establishment, to give me a combination of moist and lean since I was a new customer. Well, well, well. It turned out that I made the right decision to get both types of brisket because I thoroughly enjoyed the one-meat platter: juicy, tender and ample. It was super easy to cut into pieces, too. I paired the meat with macaroni and cheese and broccoli and cheese after learning that the sides that I originally wanted -- the dirty rice and the corn -- ran out for the day. The former sides came in generous helpings, but because I was so enamored with the brisket, I didn't finish them, and they're now sitting in my fridge with the next item I'm going to rave about. My mom accompanied me, and she ordered the loaded baked potato. You know the old adage, "Everything's bigger in Texas"? It applies to the tater because it was massive enough to feed a whole family. A baked potato that huge isn't stingy on deliciousness. According to my mom, it was a bit spicy, which isn't a bad thing if you ask me. The interior of Koop's is quintessential Texan with some hints of the island. It was like dining inside an old time country store sitting beside a dirt road. To the right of the entrance is a corner that boasts the restaurant's numerous trophies and accolades, letting you know that they take their craft very seriously. As for the staff, P.J. and Kevin, the gentleman who served us our orders, are super friendly. Future diners are more than likely to leave Koop's not just full, but with a slightly larger friend circle.

Koops has owners who are genuinely kind, and that alone makes the experience memorable. When he…read moreasked how I liked the food, I didn't sugarcoat it -- told him it wasn't my thing. Instead of brushing it off or giving the usual polite nod, he actually asked why, listened, and seemed to care about the answer. That part stood out more than anything on the plate. BBQ is a tradition, and everyone has their own style. Koops has theirs, and it clearly works for plenty of people. It just isn't mine. I won't be back, but the fact that the owner took the time to ask, listen, and treat feedback like something worth hearing says a lot about the place and the people running it.

Truly don't want to buy bait or crab ANYWHERE ELSE. These are nicest people and always have fresh…read morebait and crabs!!! Love going here!!!

Guy was super super nice. Very friendly and kind. Great price for shrimp. We will definitely go…read moreback to him when we are back down there

Went back....same goodness. Loved it. Easy peasy…read more... Always my go to stop when in the area! Can't beat fresh shrimp!

Over-prices and poor quality product…read more The crab meat I bought was frozen solid like a brick - was tasteless and spoiled in 2 days. Complete waste of money. Frankly, wasn't even fit for bait!