we stopped by after already having a late lunch -- just for a drink. we chose to sit outside at a table on the sidewalk. My wife very much enjoyed her usual cosmopolitan with Tito's. I told Guinevere that I wanted a gin drink with a good gin, and her face lit up as she suggested a 'purple rain' with Empress 1908 gin. Turns out, it may well have been the best drink I've ever had. We were very happy with the total experience but most impressed with Guinevere's passion for service and her willingness to share her knowledge about the menu, the bar and the Galveston community. Kudos to Guinevere, the bartender and Hearsay gastro lounge. read more

Sebastian was great..... Food was delicious!!! We had the Korean short rib, salmon. A+++. The Hearsay Smokey Old Fashion was amazing!!!

We were in Galveston for Memorial Day weekend and we came here on a Sunday night. They were shortstaffed so thank goodness I made a reservation so they seated us right away but if you did not make a reservation, they told you it was a 25 minute wait even though there were seats available. So other than the service being a little slow, the place was really cute. The ambience is amazing. I love the big chandelier. It gives you old-time rich vibes. Their menu has different options. They do have a vegetarian portion. The samosas were kind of like beef, taco mimosas that's what it taste like to me. They're red fish was really good cause the crab crusted on the outside and the sauce mixed together. I definitely recommend getting that if you like fish. I got it with a side of mac & cheese. It does come with veggies, but they let you change out the side. My mom got the margarita pizza and I've had pizza for sure but they do have five or six options of pizzas to choose from. And all the best thing was the bread pudding. Definitely get that save some room. It was warm with ice cream and the perfect bread pudding. I've ever had get it. There is street parking after six. It's free. There's a garage parking too. I don't know how much it costs. Besides the service, everything was really good. It took them a while to fill up our waters, but I did notice they were shortstaffed. read more

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We went for lunch before attending a graduation event. The service was very good and the atmosphere was good- nothing remarkable, but it was clean and the restaurant was well organized. Everyone enjoyed their food- we had the wagu hamburger, Cuban sandwich, fish tacos and buttered chicken. The dessert was amazing- I hear the crème brûlée was delicious and the bread pudding was some of the best I've had in a long time! We live about an hour away or we'd be back more often. Worth the trip... read more

This is not my favorite type of review to leave but it is very important to share. The ladies in my family get together annually to celebrate Mother's Day. We have a large group of 20 people so we plan ahead with reservations. We reserved a table for 20 two months in advance of Mother's Day and we spoke with staff at the restaurant at the time of the reservation noting a person in our party used a wheelchair. Today when we arrived for our reservation, our table was located upstairs. When I asked if there was an elevator, the answer was there was none. I went to the hostess stand and spoke with the manager who stated, the only table for 20 they have is upstairs and she could not accommodate downstairs without a significant wait. Unfortunately, we have people traveling today and we couldn't wait over an hour for an accommodation. The manager (in my opinion) was not particularly helpful in problem solving. When I mentioned we made the reservation two months ago and stated we had a person who was wheelchair dependent, the response was I'm sorry we don't see that in the notes. There was no incentive to problem-solve in a way where there was a compromise and we took our business elsewhere. I'm not sure of the parameters for historical buildings but I will also reach out to the ADA as well. Two stars as the servers were kind to us. read more

First time at Hearsay and it was a really good experience. Guinevere had some great food recommendations, and everything we ordered was delicious. Luckily, we made reservations because the restaurant was busy. The atmosphere had a great vibe, the music was good, and overall everything was on point. Definitely a place I'd visit again. read more

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We've been here several times, and will gladly return in the future. Excellent food. Great people. Love the ambiance. My wife grew up in NOLA...and loves the Gumbo here. read more

Just the ambiance I've been looking for on the Island. The dim lighting, wine glasses and candles illuminating every table created an elegant vibe. It's romantic, warm, and still accommodating for larger groups. The vibe feels elevated, but relaxed. I made a reservation but I didn't need to. If you're familiar with this time of year on the island, it's usually a bit of a ghost town. We parked directly in front of the restaurant and the hostess immediately greeted and seated us. She even recognized my name from the reservation list which was a nice touch. It's Galveston's restaurant week so we ordered from the special menu to get a taste of what they have to offer. They offer a three course meal for $40 plus tax & gratuity per person. My favorite dish was the Pistachio Crusted Scallops which is part of the 2nd course, and my husband's favorite was the Thai Currey Soup which was part of the 1st course. I also ordered the Golden Beet Salad for my 1st course and although it tasted good, it was missing the beets. We ordered our desserts to-go and gave them to our kids to enjoy which they did. Overall the food was pretty good which added to the overall great experience so we'll definitely visit again. One of my favorite visual elements was the backlit bar lined with bottles that glow beautifully against the wall. It's a perfect mood for a slow evening and a good pour. And, if you want to watch a game, the t.v. is on but it's not loud and obtrusive. It's not the focal point. read more

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Came to Galveston for the 1 st time. This place looked interesting. I came in and looked at drinks. Their Old Fashion is made with an infused woodford with almonds, saffron, and chamomile. The bartender, Montel, gave me a taste. WONDERFUL. The Old Fashion was even better. Had the charcuterie board and added jalapeño corn fritters. Absolutely delicious. Ate at the bar. Listened to others who all sounded like they were enjoying their meal. Bartender Montel was very personable. This is a place to visit when in Galveston. read more

Hearsay on the Strand - Montel, the Bartender who was great. - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Great to experience. Such a relaxing environment could have sat here all day ambiance made me feel like I was at home. Service was great the food was excellent. My new favorite place on the island read more

Hearsay on the Strand - Happy hour starts at 3 ! - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

We went to Hearsay during Mardi Gras and it was packed! Everyone seemed to be having a good time and enjoying everyone's company. This place felt very extravagant with a huge chandelier. I forgot to take a photo because I was so in awe. The bartenders were quick and efficient and we didn't have to wait long at all to be served or receive our drinks. We had about 7 people in our party here and it was a fun time! read more

Krista was great and also the food..highly recommend!! ambience was great as well. And the service as well read more

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Wonderful service and atmosphere. Guinevere M was the best server and gave us recommendations on Happy Hour!!! read more

Hearsay on the Strand - Our table - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

We stopped in on a quickly-planned trip to Galveston and did not make a reservation, due to our last-minute decision. First off, the restaurant is beautiful. We loved the lights and bar and just the overall ambience. The food was also excellent. We started with an artisan bread board which was just perfect-3 types of rolls and the perfect amount that we got to try it all but not get too full on bread. For dinner I had the Salmon and not only was it delicious, but so were the sides of grilled zucchini and mashed sweet potatoes. My husband had the Redfish and he also really enjoyed it. So why only 4 stars instead of 5? Yes, we didn't have a reservation, but it was nearly 8 pm on a Friday night. The restaurant was busy but there were empty tables. The hostess told us that without reservations we would have "a very long wait because several large parties with reservations were coming' unless we sat at the bar, which we did do. It was a bit uncomfortable but manageable. The part that irritated us is that no large parties arrived in the hour we were there. In fact, we only saw 1 other couple arrive, but many parties left and there were even more empty tables. So we weren't sure why they had us sit at the bar, uncomfortably, when tables were available and waitstaff served us at the bar. In any event, we'd return, but recommend getting a reservation if you want to sit at a table. read more

Excellent service in a beautiful dining space. We started with the Texas charcuterie board (creative, fresh). We had the jumbo bacon wrapped shrimp and grits (well seasoned, well cooked, a lot of bacon) and the shrimp and sausage fettuccine (well seasoned, excellent sauce. Cocktails were creative, and pretty. Service spot on. It was a bit of a quiet night when we were there, but still a pleasant atmosphere. read more

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I love the food, vibe, and service here. Not really any downfalls besides the serving size. I paid 28$ for Shrimp and Crab Linguine after downing two loafs of complimentary garlic bread and still wasn't full. Could be me, but let me know if that serving size in the photo is enough. The waitress we had was great and the view outside of the beach and rainforest cafe is to die for. Thank you Landry's for this incredible experience. Make sure to give my compliments to the chef. read more

Hearsay on the Strand - No more Shrimp and Crab Linguine - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Krista was absolutely amazing!!! This was the best meal we've had in a very long time. The drinks and food came out super fast. The chicken Milanese was 10000/10 read more

Hearsay on the Strand - Dessert menu - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

When you walk in you can't help but notice the lighting. Whoever decorated did a great job! The staff is amazing. We never lacked for anything, our server was on top of everything. Espresso Martini was excellent! The Old Fashion was good. Overall the food was good. The seasonal harvest salad was really good. The steak and blue cheese pizza needed more blue cheese. The carrot cake I could've skipped. It was really dry and had too many nuts in it. I would visit again and try something different. read more

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5/5 on the service itself; appetizers and entrees out in a timely manners! Inside is super nicely decorated and ambiance is nice. Our appetizers of the ahi nachos were DEVINE. Our entrees were a little lackluster for the more upscale vibe and price. Overall my fiancé's favorite place on the strand! Paid street parking nearby. read more

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This is probably my go to spot when I want a little bit more elevated experience while in Galveston. I love their price point, because even though it feels like a steakhouse, their prices are very decent for what you get. You have to make a reservation if you are there on a weekend during high season and during special holidays. That place gets so full and when it comes to parking, you would definitely either have to walk there or take an Uber. There is very limited street parking and that is one of the most popular spots in the historic district. We ordered the pork chops with sweet potato mash, and the red snapper. These items were very delicious, well portion, and very great meals. We also enjoyed the cheesecake for dessert. And it was absolutely the most creepiest and coldest cheesecake you could try. Definitely a great spot in Galveston read more

Hearsay on the Strand - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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i've been to this location plenty of times and i wanted to show my friend how amazing this place is but today was definitely off. the waitress did not ask what drink i wanted with my order and i was confused and i just let it be. i luckily had my drink in my bag (a diet coke bottle) and took a sip. randomly, for some reason a guy in a suit stopped by our table, (did not introduce himself) and told me to put my drink in my bag. i was ready to walk out at that point, only reason i decided to stay was because my friend was hungry but i definitely will not be coming back to this location at all. so disappointed with the staff that treated us today. food was amazing but service definitely needs to be top tier at all times. read more

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Phenomenal food and phenomenal service! Our server, Sam Sr. was a joy to have. We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, Short Rib, Shrimp&Grits, and Blackened Fish Tacos. Everything was spot on! read more

Hearsay on the Strand - Birthday dessert - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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First time here and I would definitely come back! I recommend the Chicken Milanese and their Hearsay Old Fashioned, and I'm not even a fan of Old Fashioneds. Krista is great at what she does! Service is 10/10. read more

Food was fabulous we had the Mexican Pizza, chicken sandwich,chicken bolognese, fried tuna tacos. You MUST have the Old Fashion. The service was too notch. This is a rare find. Must go read more

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Josue was a great server and the food was excellent. Great vibe for an evening out or a celebration.

Galveston location. Service was fantastic. The decor was beautiful. It looks just like the one we go to downtown Houston, which we love. I ordered the prosciutto and cheese omelette which was such a yummy combo J ordered chicken and waffles. The Houston location served the chicken on the bone while Galveston served chicken strips. I don't know if this is a Hearsay change or varies by location but on the bone is preferred and only reason for a missing star. The whole trio was planned around j's chicken and waffle craving. Coffee and mimosas were great and the Bloody Mary has veggie infused vodka which made the whole flavor profile very savory. I've attempted to snap a picture but from what i can remember there was tomato, garlic, bell peppers, lime/lemon, among others infused. It was a nice touch. read more

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GREAT service! We popped in based off reviews and it was the BEST experience!! Guinevere was our server. We came at 5p. Received happy hour prices and then stayed for the discount steak prices!! EVERYTHING was amazing!! The sax music was spot on! Drinks (vodka sprite) and the house Pinot Noir were great! read more

Great service and great food and not very expensive! Gabby was our waitress very efficient & friendly read more

Mr. Sam Sr is the best please ask for him when you go! We loved everything about this place from ambience, food, customer service, and drinks. We will return on our next visit to Galveston read more

Hearsay on the Strand - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Really been sleeping on happy hour here. It was a week night and it's off season so plenty of room at the bar. For two people we got 4 appetizers. -Charcuterie plate: good size to nibble on, all the classics items you would find. -Tuna avocado cucumber salad: definitely a fav if you want cold, good portion, liked the sauce for the tuna. Just needed a few more wonton chips to scoop it up. -Crab cake: probably my least favorite, didn't love the chipotle aioli flavor profile and a little cakier/crumblier than preferred. -Twin bacon wrapped shrimp: jumbo shrimp me who doesn't love bacon. The cheddar grits and creole sauce were also a nice complement to the shrimp. -happy hour wines were also priced well read more

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Such a cute place to gather for quick drinks, meal with your family or friends. Went as a group and server did a fantastic job with orders and attention to detail. No long waits for food or drinks. Food was delicious we had Espresso rub pork chop, flavorful & tender, & the beef short rib, winning dish of the night! The espresso martinis are a must! read more

Hearsay on the Strand - Espresso Martini - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Great service ambience and food. Short easy drive from the Seawall. Be sure to include adverts at Seawall hotels too. read more

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Pricy, fancy, tasty modern bar and food. Date nite in Texas, and we wanted to try the best ribeye we could get. So we find this place in Galveston and take an uber to give it a try. When we got there, we were just able to snag a table. We sat down and our server asked for drinks. Started with some aqua panna, then got some mocktails to try. Server was quick to grab our order and was very personable and professional. The watermelon mocktail I got was refreshing but used a bit of the rind to give it the bitter elements to the drink. It needed a little salt to balance things out, but the spiced chile rim was a nice zing to the melon rind tinge. The meatballs were good. Meaty in a solid ragu. The chicken nachos were 6 bites of nacho, composed to the exact balance of creamy, crunchy, salty, spicy, meaty, and herbally. It was a nice bite. The steak we shared. She got the scallops because I don't like gulf seafood, and the steak was perfectly med rare and very juicy and seasoned properly. The grits were cheesy and creamy, and the street corn was sweet and creamy, but a little salty from the cheese. Everything was very tasty, but it was a very pricy meal as well. For the quality, it very much justifies the price tag but it's not nice enough to just show up randomly. To me, this place is somewhere you take someone when you need to know you're going to get a good meal regardless of the price. It's a great special occasion place, or a place to go if you want drinks. It's pricy, but it's really good. read more

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On our vacation, visiting our niece and boyfriend, we went to Hearsay on the Strand for dinner, about 3 nights ago. FOOD We ordered Kung Pao shrimp & calamari as an appetizer, along with a house salad, street corn casserole, and deviled eggs. As a main entreé, I ordered the scallop; others ordered Espresso-rubbed porkchop, cheeseburger. Out of all, our group favorite was the Kung Pao shrimp & calamari. The shrimps and calamari were breaded with sweet & sour sauce. Our group's least "favorite" was the street corn casserole. One commented, "it was bland and sorta dry." For drinks, all of us ordered Mock Nojito (Mojito sans alcohol). SERVICE Our waiter was Jose. He was pleasant. He provided good service. There was a guy WHO was working play the bar; he was wearing black. I saw him coming from across the room to go back to the bar. I saw him picking his nose! I know it's human nature to do that, but he SHOULDN'T DO SO on the floor! Instead, go to the back! It totally turned me off and lost my appetite! You just dont do that in a restaurant, knowing that he probably served food or drinks. Gross! AMBIENCE The Restaurant was packed, that they seated us upstairs , across the bar. It is well-lit, with various chandeliers and various lights hanging in the ceiling. Overall, with some of the dishes were "ok" and that server/busser/bartender (the guy wearing all black) picking his nose on the floor, I just can't recommend this restaurant. There are so many restaurants in the Houston area. I will go to one of them instead. read more

Hearsay on the Strand - Espresso rubbed porkchops - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Guinevere was an amazing server!! 10/10 !! The quality of the food was amazing as well. Got the redfish tacos and they were delish. Thank you Guinevere!! read more

Wow,,, we came here for Sunday brunch before heading back to Houston. Beautiful decor and the Sunday brunch menu was wonderful. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and helpful. We will be back read more

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Samosas were great! Our server Gabriela was amazing! Smoked old-fashioned & wine- delicious! read more

Great food! Went for brunch. I had a breakfast sandwich. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. The coffee was so good! It's a very unique styling and decor! Loved it ! read more

Always a great dining experience at this restaurant! It's casual yet elegant at the same time. Went with a large group to celebrate a friends birthday, and we all had a blast! Did Jake very fantastic, as was the food. The portion sizes for the food were very big as well. Our waitress was very kind. Offered to take pictures of us at the very end. Service is always excellent. read more

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Sam Sr. our waiter was outstanding from beginning to end. I had placed our reservations on Open Table and noted it was for my birthday, he let me know at the end they had dessert for me because of my birthday, the first time I've ever had any occasion noticed from an Open Table reservation. Food was delicious, service fast, and the whole ambience made this evening wonderful. read more

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