I was scoping out fish mongers for when I come back to Galveston on business. I love red fish but haven't had the time to go fishing myself. I stopped by both Sampson & Sons. They were getting ready to close early due to an appointment but took the time to talk with me. They showed me their fish and shrimp, explained their process and answered all of my questions. All of the fish were clear eyed and had no discernible odor... all good signs of freshly caught fish. I will be back to Galveston next week and plan on stopping at Sampson to get red fish, my favorite fish. I visited another market next door, but the personal attention just wasn't there for me. They were nice, but Sampson's really knocked it put of the park for me by staying, explaining the process, and offering to fillet my fish for me free of charge. Someone who will take the time to show a stranger around, even when they have an appointment, is someone I wish to do business with. Upon my return, I'll take photos and review the fish its self. On customer service and appearance of fish alone, I give Sampson 5 stars. read more

The "son" of the Sampson & Sons, Milton, is so damn sexy. He's worth the trip alone. Go buy some shrimp and either meet him in person, or look at pictures of him on the wall while you buy your fish. Steamy. I go down there just to see him. Their seafood is also way better than Katie's. Katie's is terrible and they source all of their seafood from farms, whereas Sampson's gets theirs fresh caught same-day. Your only source for seafood. Don't go to Mondo Burger across the street (Katie's). read more

Sampson & Sons sells fresh shrimp and fish in a 100+ year old family owned market, right on the port.

Grandpa Dan loved the selection of the fresh sea food and friendly staff!!!!! So convenient from our fishing trip we booked down the street. read more

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August 29, 2020 2:15pm Never understood why people stand in line for Katies (next door) when this locally owned family business is just as good?!! Expensive just like Katie's, soo...? colossal shrimp 2.5 lbs $35.50 (see price on sign) Nothing cheap/reasonable in Galveston! My go to place, Galveston Shrimp company (Harborside) wasn't open today...they're always a tad cheaper. FYI SUPPORT LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS read more

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We visited earlier in the week, picked up head on shrimp, took back to our vacation spot and had a shrimp boil. The shrimp we got here was absolutely delicious! Most flavorful tender and perfect shrimp! Mouthwatering! We were so impressed we made another special trip here today during our vacation to grab more head on shrimp. We had another boil tonight to fill our bellies with amazing shrimp and enough shrimp to carry home for another boil later on. Prices were great, staff very helpful and kind. Shrimp had just been caught and were just delicious! The guy working with us let us watch the harbor birds eat the parts they throw back in the water, was fun and entertaining. The head on shrimp were a mix of colossal and jumbo shrimp, they were huge! read more

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Great, fresh catfish and shrimp. They even skin and fillet the fish for you while you wait. The only weird thing was the birds flying into the building to snatch fish/shrimp off the table. But, what can you do? We had such a fantastic meal with our kids and grandkids and the seafood was definitely the highlight! We will be back when in the area. read more

Best Guys to show you the true experience of gulf life and fresh caught shrimp. The Gulf Life and Nature at its finest!!! A company worth stopping for!! #dinner#gulflife#freshseafood#theseguys Family friendly business read more

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Great place. Very knowledge about their seafood. Shares cooking and recipe tips. Love the stories he told about his life and doing this kind of work. No fluff but good selections and prices. Got some crab claws too and was delicious. Hard working people! read more

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This place is the real deal; there is nothing fancy about this fish market, it is the most authentic experience you can get in Galveston. We come to Sampson & Son's every time we are in town. The staff are both friendly and entertaining, and every last bit of what they sell is fresh out of the Gulf. I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

Been shopping here for generations -so to speak. Milton knows his seafood and always keeps a good array of FRESH items, in season on hand. I find his prices fair and the service effecient. Love watching the pelicans waddle around as the guys prepare my order. You can find less expensive, but as I have always said: you really can't afford cheap seafood. read more

The freshest seafood in the Texas. The fish comes right of the boat each morning and placed on ice ready for customers to come and get it. The place is small as it can only hold about 5-8 customers at a time, but it is pretty quick once you get in and get your fish. Parking is also limited, but there is some free parking along the pier and in the lot on the other side of the train tracks. This place is located right next to Katies, so the prices are basically the same. They do offer fish cleaning a fish cleaning service for anyone that was out on any of the fishing charters. read more

Sampson & Son's Seafood - Seafood Markets Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Down right rude. Expensive. Stay clear of this rip off seafood market. On the recommendation of a Galveston island local friend, resident and business man. My wife, myself and our friend went to Sampson's to get 10 pounds of Jumbo shrimp to take back to Dallas with us. We always, and I mean always go to Seabrook for our Shrimp when we are in town. $10+ per pound for jumbo / large and not even de-veined. Being the bartering person I am, and knowing what we ALWAYS pay in Seabrook, I ask a gentleman if he can match the $6.50 per pound and de-veined that we get from Emery's in Seabrook. This individual blew up and started trash talking Emery's and acted like he didn't know them but then he started trashing Emery's as being Vietnamese. Who gives a flip what their Ancestry is???? I want shrimp. Then I ask him another question that was actually relevant to the Seafood Market next door and then he started trashing "Yankee" people. This was all done right in front of our friend that recommended them. Needless to say, I turned around and walked out. Drove our happy booties to Emery's and bought all they had left of Jumbo Shrimp de-veined for $6.70 per pound. Stay clear of this trash hole. I'd give it zero stars if I could. read more

I was really excited to come here until I was greeted with the most rude grumpy man. I believe he was the owner. He was rude to us, and to his worker. I felt so bad for the worker, seemed like a very toxic work environment. And then the owner pulls out a cigarette right next to the seafood I'm about to buy. A horrible experience, next time I will be going to Katie's next door. read more

Gross shrimp ... fresh? I don't think so!! The shrimp we got was "fresh" not really! I will nerve but shrimp from here!! The owner threw in a few gross shrimp for free and it was stinky! read more

Great fresh seafood. The people are super nice and will let you feed the gulls. We got a few pounds of head on shrimp and blue crab for a boil. Great! Recommend to anyone looking for fresh seafood and show the kids something they have never seen. read more

Sampson & Son's Seafood - Head on shrimp - Seafood Markets Near Me - Galveston, Texas

This is as legit as it gets. Two old guys scooping seafood fresh caught from the gulf. One smoking and one in white rubber boots. Both friendly and very knowledgeable. Bought two pounds of shrimp and it was the best I've ever had. Went back the next day and bought four more pounds to take home. Take cash and go see these guys for some fresh seafood from the gulf. read more

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They did not give us the right shrimp! Just got home and we did not get colossal, did not get 4lbs. paid $1.50/lb extra for cleaning lots of veins left Worst they mix ice in w/shrimp so I could not weigh it, and it was all water and ice and shrimp. Make sure you tell them to put the ice in a separate bag and check the weight. read more

Sampson & Son's Seafood - Seafood Markets Near Me - Galveston, Texas

They had a bunch of shrimp but not as much selection as Katie's next door. Friendly staff

Very quick service on the morning we left Galveston to drive back home to DFW area. The guy who helped us was very friendly and helpful and gave us great advice on how to freeze shrimp to keep it the freshest when thawed . We found their prices to be reasonable but on the high side but you are getting fresh shrimp which we can't get that far north. read more

We came in on a mid-Thursday morning and were greeted with the three Billy Goats Gruff... or so we thought. They were just three sweet guys looking to sell some AMAZING looking shrimp! (No fish that day, just shrimp.) We only needed about 9 x-large, which look absolutely gorgeous, at the princely sum of $5.50 out the door. I'm pretty sure we ended up with about 10 or 11 shrimp, btw. Couldn't be happier. :) Walked next door & got some snapper (that'd just come off the boat, literally) fillets, and our morning shopping was complete. :) read more

Quality seafood and clean, clean, clean. Not bargain basement prices? Yep - you get what you pay for. There's good reason they've been in business for a century. Milton III, Hebert, and Arthur are the real deal. The resident pelicans are lagniappe. read more

After shopping every seafood market in Galveston the quality of seafood and outstanding customer service made me a loyal customer at Sampson and Sons Seafood. Everytime I return to the Island I go by Sampson and Sons to purchase seafood and catch up on happening on the island. Great Staff and Good Prices! read more

Nice people and great seafood. Very accommodating and helpful. If you want frsh seafood that you can cook at home, this is the place read more

Bought fresh fish and shrimp from them. They were very friendly, very attentive, and very accommodating. The fellas are really efficient with preparing your purchase how you want it and it was fun watching them work so quickly. Also, they are knowledgeable about how different cultures may want their items prepared. I was impressed with that. They even had one of their little boys working, answering phones, and giving great customer service. Get your fish from these gentlemen. read more

We purchased the freshest, biggest and best tasting shrimp that we have ever had here. And to top it off, the people who work here are extremely friendly and helpful. I cannot say enough nice things about this business. THIS IS A SEAFOOD MARKET AND NOT A RESTAURANT!! Don't expect to find anything cooked here. read more

Freshest shrimp on the island. Milton the owner knows his gulf coast seafood. Big Bang for your buck too.

Great Fresh seafood! Biggest shrimp at 7.50$ a lb!!!!! This is an amazing deal! You cannot get it any cheaper anywhere else! Great quality and service. They have a great selection of shrimp, and crab, it's kind of what you see is what you can get. So not the best place for something specific. read more

This place is a rip off. Avoid. They do a bait and switch, pardon the pun. When you open the containers, the good shrimp are on top. They sell you the ones further down and they're smaller and mushy. Go next door to Katie's. Or for the best go to Roses in Kemah. Colossal shrimp, deveined, heads off, were half the price as Galveston docks. And fresher. read more

I first went next door to Sampson & Son's competitor with my special request and was immediately told they would not accommodate me. I then walked next door to Sampson & Son's and was immediately accommodated. S & S completed my request in approximately 15 minutes. read more

Awesome service & product at a fair price. We got great shrimp. They had great looking red snapper too.

Thank you letting us take awesome photos behind your store! Your customer service is better than Katie's Fish Market also!

went in to buy shrimp two men was in return shrimp that was no good they cut the head off the fish so you can't tell how old they are the place stinks it's a rip off the employee are drunk and rude i give it no read more

I went in here first and prob should have just gotten everything next door at Katie's! Shrimp were good , but something off putting about guys smoking cigarettes and grabbing my shrimp. read more

Best place to buy fresh seafood! They are so trustworthy that they educate you on how to tell if a fish is fresh. If you keep kosher, bring your own knife and they will fillet the fish free for you. read more

They get 5 stars for quality product and deduct 2 stars for the bill. You better ask to see their math. They overcharged us from the posted prices read more

we went yesterday and got red snapper and big huge shrimp cheaper then you would get at grocery store. the workers were nice and cut a deal for cash instead credit card. love the salty water its standing on! and pelicans waiting for dinner read more