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    Pelican & The Shark

    4.4 (18 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dillon , great bartender !
    Greg Z.

    COME HERE !!! Great view. Great drinks ! Vibe is great ! Service is great and friendly , drinks are priced amazing for the island location ! We've been coming to pier 61 for years and they have a full service bar up here now ! Do yourself a favor and make a stop here as much as you can !!!

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    Holly H.

    Manager Carrie provided great service. Drinks were good. Family and dog friendly. Shaded with a great view. We brought up nachos and corn dogs from downstairs, but there is also a menu available up here!

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    Breanna P.

    The people on the bottom floors are nice but once you get on the top floor that where the problem start bc they don't respect you and i didn't get anything bc i was just asking for a straw bc i needed on for my drink and the place on the top floor is way to shaky but don't go on Thursday and say you want to take a item off because it's $20 come at your own risk of the people on the top floor not being nice but the bottom floor is nice

    We love 61st pier for the fishing, that is what we have always done when we visited Galveston. This trip we decided to try the new bar and it did not disappoint. The drinks? Incredible, service? Amazing. We should have stayed for dinner. I love what they have done with this new addition and cannot wait to come back, to fish, and have amazing drinks with a view and service. See yall for my birthday in April!

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    Great on the pier cocktails. Bartender knows his stuff. A must stop for very casual cocktailing on the gulf pier.

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    8 months ago

    Great bar and the views are awesome! We live close by and it's a fantastic walk with our dogs.

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    The drinks were yummy and the service is good. The view is very nice, and it's just relaxing to sit up at the bar and watch the ocean.

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    It's affordable and chill, great place to relax and chill while enjoying a drink on vacation!

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    “We love 61st pier for the fishing, that is what we have always done when we visited Galveston.”

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    Daiquiri Time Out - Curb appeal- 'Tis the season!

    Daiquiri Time Out

    4.7(173 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Amazing craft cocktails and a KILLING happy hour. We will most definitely be back. Incredible &…read morefriendly staff. I wish I could give more stars.

    I needed a good cold stiff one in an, out of the way place with low light and freezing air…read moreconditioning. I was on a mission to escape the hot humid tropicalesqe afternoon that is a Galveston Texas August day. Daiquiri Time Out popped up while spinning the Roulette Wheel that is Yelp. So,with door code in hand I headed out. Taking note of another Yelpers recommendation to arrive early as the place is small and fills up,we did. On the far edge of downtown in a non descript building this bar, billed as a speakeasy, sat. The sidewalk was melting under my feet as I walked towards the door. No entry code needed. After my eyes adjusted,what I saw wasn't what I expected. Dirty Dancing+Saturday Night Fever+Ms Kitty's Gun Smoke saloon had a strange feel. Ok, let's go. We, as the first guest of the soon to be 5'oclock crowd approached the bartender, alone behind a just right mixing station. After perusing a menu of specialties and being guided through a few questions,we ordered. The good- I found an interesting little place to beat the summer heat and enjoy a decent drink. Not so good- not as billed. Overall no quirkiness or unique qualities to write home about. No snackes served with each drink as described by others. Once the place started filling up and I started my second adult beverage,things were looking up. Go,but with lowered expectations.

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    Daiquiri Time Out - Not bad and the bartender hit me with the remaining ounce on top to clear the bottle...nice touch

    Not bad and the bartender hit me with the remaining ounce on top to clear the bottle...nice touch

    Daiquiri Time Out - Not what was expected but not bad

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    Not what was expected but not bad

    H2O Pool + Bar

    H2O Pool + Bar

    3.3(35 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Hung out here on Saturday and there's been much improvement in the service, hence the star upgrade…read more I think we had about three different cocktail waitresses serve us during our stay - which lasted well past sunset. They were all speedy and friendly, helpful when it came to selecting cocktails and food. Chocolate martinis are still delicious, as are the fruity frou-frou drinks - but not that strong. And each time I got bubbly or a mimosa, it was warm. I still drank it, but meh. Drinks are still more than you'd want to pay for a not-so-stiff drink, but what hotel bar isn't pricey? I spent probs more than $100 just on myself, so I rec just buying a bottle. You have to have a wristband to access the pool and get towel service; not sure how to get a band if you're not staying at the hotel. I guess you could always rent a cabana. Which are pretty pimp. Flat screen TV, couches, fresh fruit, bottled water and of course, poolside view and VIP service. Cabanas sell out fast, so book early (weeks ahead, not days) if you're gonna drop in on a weekend. The crowd here is an even mix of families, hotties and regular Joes, which I like. I did, however, notice a lot of hot moms with their kiddos. Great idea for those moms looking for a quick getaway that can entertain both adults and youngsters. Potties: Please use them. Don't go in the pool. As added persuasion, the restroom inside the main lobby has a tub of fragrant salt scrub that's complimentary. They also have foot showers, a mojito bar, wet bar, hot tub, kiddie slide with a grotto. There's a no-smoking rule here. I'm not a smoker, but I wanted to enjoy my Hight Cigar and feel all baller like. Ah well, I'll save it for another day.

    Great experience, helped with my tension headaches for sure , Evryone was great. I recommend this…read moreplace .

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    Hearsay on the Strand - Espresso Rubbed Pork Chop. Perfect crust and seasoning, and tender inside.

    Hearsay on the Strand

    3.9(721 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    We loved this place! The food and drinks were delicious, the service was outstanding, and the…read moreatmosphere was amazing. DJ was the best and made our experience even better. We can't wait to come back!

    We were in Galveston for Memorial Day weekend and we came here on a Sunday night…read more 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.

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    Hearsay on the Strand - Deviled eggs were nicely seasoned and the "egg crate" presentation was unique.

    Deviled eggs were nicely seasoned and the "egg crate" presentation was unique.

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