This is one of our 'go to' places in the area...except for one issue- We have always loved the food, surroundings & service. Recently we have noticed a 'gnat' issue that really needs to be addressed. During our meal we killed a couple of the little buggers, but several more were there to take their place immediately. An occasional gnat is one thing, but when they interrupt the entire meal, that is excessive and needs to be addressed. We will be back, but we hope this gets addressed- ***Update 2.06.2026 The Tilapia sandwich has been my go to for years but STILL, the issue with this restaurant is the gnat problem! I would think that ANY creditable pest control company could make this issue go away. It just doesn't seem healthy- read more

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The menu drew us here. The selections were more than enough. Our appetizers were cups of soup. I had the Clam Chowder, she had the Seafood Gumbo. The soups hit the spot on a chilly night after shopping. Our Half/Half Iced Tea was absolutely perfect. We had the Shiner Fish & Chips and the Seafood Platter with Blackened Catfish and fried shrimp with grilled veg and mashed potatoes. For desert; because our waitress Allison twisted our arms so we got the New Orleans Breaded Pudding with Whiskey Sauce. Our dining experience was greatly enhanced with live music (Wednesday Nights); there are other nights also. The bathrooms were clean. This is an old downtown building and that factors in. We love the character of the restaurant and the wait staff was very friendly. Go!! read more

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Anytime I want great seafood, I choose Big Fish, Seafood Grill and Bar. They are consistent, the historic building they're in attached to the charm, and the staff is always friendly. It's relatively small but provides a big bang as a seafood restaurant in the quaint downown of Grapevine, Tx. read more

Located on Historic Main St. In Grapevine Big Fish offers a good variety of seafood. The decor is seaworthy and thoughts of being oceanside crossed my mind, we had fried shrimp/fish baskets served with waffle fries. Everything was cooked perfectly and served with and smile and plenty hot, We topped it off with the bread pudding, my goodness what a treat a large cut served in Whiskey Cream Sauce which paired very well and gave it a smooth finish. We left feeling satisfied and with new energy to burn. Good food, Great Service, Decent price. Definitely a keeper. read more

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Oysters were cooked to pure perfection. Absolutely delicious. Shrimp, peel n eat was served cold and perfect for a Hot Summer day in Texas. The cod was good as well. Service was pleasant and fast. Great location in the heart of Grapevine. read more

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I have come here a few times for dine in and a few times to get to go orders. I have seen the place be super busy and I have seen the place be a ghost town. The service is consistently okay. You can tell who their regulars are and who are not by how they treat them. No one is rude but they just aren't as nice to everyone equally. The location is great in downtown Grapevine. I have tried their crab legs, sausage, shrimp, corn, potatoes, fried catfish, mini crab cakes, seafood quesadillas, waffle fries, and buffalo shrimp. My partner thinks they have be best crab legs ever. I think they are goo but not the best I have ever had. The sausage that comes with the crab can be a bit spicy sometime. The shrimp in my experience are never cleaned. I wasn't a fan of the mini crab cakes when I had them. There seemed to be a lot of breading and not a lot of crab. By far one of the best things I have tried there was the seafood quesadillas. I got them on a whim and they were great! If you are in the area I would certainly say to stop by and give it a try. read more

The food was okay overall. According to my sister the fried oysters were great. I ordered a simple shrimp basket and the shrimp were good but nothing special. The drinks were just okay as well. My sister's espresso martini was strong while my drink the coconut meltdown wasn't. The service was okay. The staff was friendly but not very attentive. I had to ask twice for tartar sauce. My nephew's kids drink spilled and no one was around to bring him another. When they came to clean it up they didn't even offer to replace his drink. I'm not sure I would go back but it's fine for a quick bite or possibly takeout. read more

Food and service was outstanding! Highly recommend. So glad I picked it. .. read more

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Impressed! The DFW struggles in the Cajun food sector in my opinion. This place was a pleasant delight. Everything was seasoned and cooked just right. Especially the fried food. I am always skeptical about gumbo, although it was missing a kick it was pretty decent with some hot sauce. The service was friendly and accommodating even during the grape festival. Jovial atmosphere, good conversation with neighboring customers. Overall I will be back! read more

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Ambiance: cool downtown vibe with live music. Service: good service, visiting the right amount of frequency, friendly but not over the top. Got the fried shrimp platter with veggies and a salad. The shrimp and veggies were great! The salad was not worth having - pick an alternative side. Quite a few delicious looking menu options. I didn't have room for it but the whiskey bread pudding seemed like it would be fantastic. Really nice place to visit! read more

We had a large party and they said they could accommodate. They sat us upstairs in a storage room. There were dirty dishes in a bucket, chairs stacked in two corners, raggedy blinds, raggedy looking window air conditioning units. The food and drinks were mediocre, Just a very low grade experience. We stayed because it was getting late. We just took the loss and made the best of the time with each other. Our waitress was nice. I think I could deal w the food, but the area they put us was pure trash. If you can't accommodate large parties, then don't even try. Oh and the GNATS!!! They were everywhere. My daughter said the kitchen smelled horrible. They need Chef Ramseys help! read more

We love it here. They have the best, sweetest crab! Headed back for dinner tonight! The service is great.

First time back in years, not sure why, as we always enjoyed this place! Sits right on Grapevine Street, fits in with the main street somewhat rustic looking / feel! Came here for lunch. The place is fairly quiet, and we were seated immediately. We were particularly interested in shrimp, and didn't know until we asked that you could get prepared however you like! We chose coconut shrimp along with hush puppies and broccoli slaw. Reasonable portion of shrimp for the price, great coconut taste... Served with a choice of sauces, which were all very good! Loved the broccoli slaw! Strong recommendation, we will absolutely be coming back! Not sure why we waited so long! read more

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Seated immediately catfish had nice sear. Nice to have side options that are not fries. read more

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Decent spot for some seafood. Got to try something new in the blackened redfish. I really liked the sauce that came on it but was slightly unimpressed by the fish itself. Not a very experienced seafood eater but I'd just describe this one as sorta chicken flavored. I think the dish should come with some rice because the fish was a little lonesome even with the two sides. Broccoli slaw was fantastic as a side. My favorite thing I had here. The sauce was great. The gumbo was decent, looked and tasted a little bit sad but was good enough as a side. Service was good, waitress was nice, but the ambience took a big hit by the amount of bugs flying around while we ate. Gnats were very plentiful and they knew it too, they were swinging around one of those fly swatters in one of the employee areas. Definitely detracted some from the experience. read more

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Really enjoyed myself here! Our food came quickly and was fresh and flavorful. Service was good too. read more

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Last Saturday we decided to give This place a go! wow glad we did, fresh perfectly cooked Seafood! And it's in Grapevine in North Texas to boot, Staff was amazing, the Kitchen is fast, and spot on! Well done to all the Managers, Owners and Employees you have shown that Hospitality still exist! read more

My family and I chose to go to this restaurant because it was right across the street from one of the wineries we went to. It is in a great location. That is where the greatness ends for me. When we walked in, we were greeted and sat immediately. The building looks to be older, and the booths were tight. The restaurant was pretty crowded so that made me think the food would be great. Our waiter was nice but was hard of hearing, so it made it hard to ask questions, and we had to repeat ourselves multiple times. I ordered the fried oysters dinner that came with sautéed veggies and hush puppies. My husband got the catfish platter with macaroni and cheese as well as red beans and rice. My oysters were not fried hard enough and had no seasoning. Thankfully, it had cocktail sauce to make it edible. My veggies were not cooked enough, so I had to work to eat them. My husband's filets were small, his red beans and rice was more like soup, and his mac and cheese was not cheesy. For the area, this food was not expensive, which is why it may have been crowded, but if you want better quality food, I would try some of the other restaurants in the area. read more

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Came for dinner while in town. Sat right down. Good service throughout. Nice menu. Ordered Ceaser salad, clam chowder, fried oyster dinner, seafood broil dinner and the big fish sandwich. All the dishes was very good. Prices moderate. Nice quaint ambiance. read more

I had big hopes for this place as I love Cajun food and had been craving a poboy. However for a Cajun restaurant this place is lacking seasoning which means no flavor. We got seated quickly and the prices are decent, the food came out quick and the folks were friendly, however I feel like I wasted my money cause the food was lacking. I ordered the catfish poboy and I was disappointed that I had more bread than catfish. Instead of shredded lettuce, it was ONE piece of lettuce and I believe 2 slices of tomato with reumaulde sauce on the bread. The catfish was hot but it lacked flavor so I ended up putting some hot sauce on it. The major disappointment for me was the red beans & rice. I love red beans and rice and this was more of a watery broth that lacked any seasoning. I also got the coconut meltdown, which for $5 was a nice little sip to wash everything down. As for the other folks at my table, they too found the food lacking seasoning and flavor. The crab cakes looked like hamburger patties, the rice pilaf was bland, however she stated that the mixed veggies were good. They also said the hush puppies were done well but the fried oysters lacked seasoning. Maybe I set my expectations too high but this was a huge miss for me and my group. read more

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2/27/26 @noon. It was a nice day to shop in downtown Grapevine, me and my spouse stopped in. I got the Big Fish Sandwich w/ blacked tilipia, the fish was thin and dry, the sandwich absolutely tasteless desp how much sauce I put on it. My spous got fish and chips, i went to reach for a waffle fry and one bite, I spit it out. it tasted like old grease or they re-fired them, my spouse said the fish was just ok. read more

Known for their Louisiana Crawfish and a recommendation from a shop owner in Grapevine we headed to Big Fish! Decided not to partake in the crawfish as they tend to be messy. Deciding on a beer I saw a neon for Alaskan Amber. Could it be my favorite beer had made it to Texas! The menu is large and they have a daily special board. I choose blackened salmon salad with homemade bleu cheese dressing. So good. read more

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Raw oysters were massive, gumbo was good. Nitro crawfish were way way way too salty. Service was great, crawfish just ruined it.

Our family decided to go to Big Fish after our ICE adventure because our grand wanted crab legs. The crab and shrimp platter was great and enough to feed 3 of us. My sister had the fish and chips and said it was good and fresh. Could use a little seasoning. Espresso martini was good. I would highly recommend this place the food is good and the prices are great! Service was quick and courteous. Not one complaint about our visit on Christmas Eve day. read more

So, we spent the afternoon walking grapevine to check out the christmas decorations and lights. This is back in Dec 2024. It took me a minute to remember this place, but I remember it. It was the place with food that looks much better than it tastes. We had the gumbo soup to start, which lacked seasoning. It didn't have time for the seasoning or anything to marinate. It just tasted like a campbells or chunky can of soup. It was sustaining, which I am grateful for because we were hungry. usually, hungry people think bad or mediocre food is good. Not here. The blackened redfish and big fish tacos for the entree. The cream sauce was necessary to finish eating the redfish and the tacos were good, but just didn't hit the mark. They had such amazing potential, but fell short. The service was good, ambiance was nice. I mean, it was super busy and the speed was good. Maybe a bad experience food wise, but we were full ish and continued on our journey that day. read more

A glimpse at just one of the many amazing cocktails Big Fish has to offer. Ally makes a 10 on a scale of 5 espresso martini. Amazing food to match the amazing prices offered, as well as the endless drink choices. If you could personify southern hospitality in one place, visit Big Fish which can make any new comer a regular. Big fish is here to provide a great experience for all even in the rare snow days we get in Texas. Plan to come as often as I can, and you should to! read more

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We drive from Rockwall just for their crawfish and crab. The crab is the easiest to eat in the entire metroplex. Cracks easy and the meat removes easy. Fried seafood is great too! Definitely recommend! read more

Service was great! My favorite was the calamari! Both dipping sauces were on point! I had to stop eating to take a picture and dig up my yelp account just to mention how good it was!!! I also had the blackened redfish which was cooked well, but not very filling, the seasoned veggies side tasted a bit sour to me... My husband also enjoyed the shrimp/crawfish etoufee, but did say it was a bit more oily than he's used to. Overall the calamari was our favorite and would definitely bring us back to try more of the menu! read more

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I grew up in Galveston. There is almost no one that knows how to boil seafood (shellfish). Everyone is into this garlic butter bag mess. Big Fish does a decent job with boiling the seafood. It can get loud in there especially when they have live entertainment. The service is always good. We go as often as we can. read more

The wait on a Wed. evening was short, the food was so flavorful and piping hot when it arrived. Our waitress was attentive, despite the place being full and I would come here again in a heartbeat. read more

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Cozy, casual restaurant with a wonderful variety of delicious seafood dishes & attentive service. The cream of jalapeno soup & seafood quesadillas are standouts. Whether you prefer grilled, fried or seafood pasta dishes, Big Fish has got you covered. read more

Got there late on a Friday night and the place was unusually slow as in no wait due to an impending storm. It was my one and only night to hit the town so off I went. Restaurant is located in downtown Grapevine which is an adorable small town with historical buildings, shops, restaurants and live music. Walked in and was seated right away. You can get your seafood blackened, grilled or fried. Got the combo plate with blackened catfish, fried oysters and grilled shrimp. Fish was cooked perfect as in just cooked and not dry. Came with 2 sides, chose clam chowder which is more on the mild clam flavor and hush puppies that looked like mini corn muffins that were sweet, warm and crisp on the outside. All this for $18! Also tried their broccoli salad which was very good. It has a Mayo based dressing but there was a lot going on. They also have great desserts, we got a huge wedge of cheese cake and chocolate truffle cake . They were so good that even though we were full, we somehow managed to polish polish them off. read more

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Loved Crystal. She was so helpful with her recommendations, knowledgeable on the menu, prompt with her service, and accommodating when we wanted to order in intervals. Great food, great service, and a great time. Highly recommend dining here, and ask for Crystal? read more

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Amazing!!! So glad we decided to stop by today! The food was so flavorful everything tasted amazing. The oysters were big and juicy. I was worried the grilled shrimp would not be well seasoned but it was really tasty. Such a neat restaurant. Our server was also super nice and sweet. The price is great! Our whole family of three are all full for $38 after tax! read more

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I wasn't overly hungry, so I stopped in for bowl of gumbo and a beer. We also had calamari which was served with lemon and a sweet-chili sauce. Both were very good, but I thought the gumbo was a little thin. The atmosphere is very casual. The locals tend to come here. That is always a good sign. I have been here a few times before and I enjoy the casual atmosphere and the reasonable prices. The service was good, but not over pushy. read more

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If you like unseasoned food for an exorbitant price and automatic gratuities. You're in for a treat.

We love to visit downtown Grapevine, and Big Fish Seafood is where we've stopped on several occasions for lunch. It's a convenient location if you're in the area. Inside, the walls are brick with high ceilings. It's an inviting atmosphere with a small bar, a center section with a few high tops, and two areas on either side with booths and tables. There are large boards on the walls advertising Happy Hour, appetizers, and daily specials. There is a full bar. If you enjoy mimosas, the Dru-mosa is very good. Between the regular menu and the specials, there's a nice variety of options. The food is good, but we've found that some things are better than others. The Lobster Ravioli is delicious!The Crab Legs are okay, but don't consistently taste fresh. Hubby likes the Crawfish. The Shrimp Poboy seemed to be lacking. Service was good on all our visits. Overall, it's a good place if you enjoy seafood, but a bit hit or miss on some of the menu items. You'll have to find your favorites. read more

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Been a couple years since I've been here, was lucky enough to have a day off during the week to take my sister to lunch. Still really good but a little under salted this time, seasoning was great but you need salt to drive it home. Also, I typically hate hush puppies but their jalapeno hush puppies are amazing. Service was fine, maybe a little slow. The atmosphere is always fun, though. We'll definitely be back sooner than two years this time! read more

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Cute little restaurant in Old Town Grapevine. Great food and atmosphere- was perfect for our Valentine Date. Service was quick and friendly. Recommend highly! read more

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This is usually a great spot... today we went to enjoy ourselves and partake in a few pints with a few lbs of bugs. Don't get me wrong typically they are very good and seasoning is great and I do understand due to the temperatures they have been small. Today though the seasoning was absolutely terrible and we did not enjoy ourselves very sad that the kitchen let us down. Will take time before revisiting. read more