Had the mixed platter with fried oysters and fried shrimp. The shipwrecked sauce is good, reminds me of the Chick-Fil-A sauce from Chick-Fil-A. It is not so great on the fried seafood but excellent dipping for the fries. Take a pass on the tartare sauce, it was not good. The three stars were earned on service and dipping sauces (the Serrano ranch for the chips was just like Chuy's creamy jalapeño) and the hush puppies were awesome. It could be I am too much of a Houstonian comparing all seafood restaurants to Landrys and Pappadeaux - but in comparison this pales. There was no cornmeal breading on the fried oysters and as a Southerner I was left wondering about that - they were alright but I would not visit again, I would try Fish Daddy's down the road. read more

First coming here and I have to say the food was really good! I had the gumbo, ordered the fish basket for my daughter and hubby had a combo meal (dont remember the name). Overall we had great service, great food and sat in a warm patio. A little on the higher price and the queso is small (but so good). read more

Came on a Sunday evening (5:30). There was hardly anyone there except for a small quiet crowd at the bar. No obnoxious music was playing (that night, at least): good atmosphere. Service was good (but admittedly, we were the only non-bar patrons there). The food was okay, but pricey. Fries were a bit too greasy, and the food seemed pretty small for what we paid. I had a shrimp po boy, my dad had a crawfish basket. Not bad, really, but the price-to-food ratio was not good. read more

Ordered the fish tacos and they were delicious even though I don't like Catfish's. I saw they had key lime pie and was told it from a bakery in town and was a large piece of pie because the cost was over six dollars. I guess I should have looked at the piece before paying for it because it wasn't extra large and it was OK... It was good but not worth over six dollars ! read more

Woohoo! As good as it gets... for BCS raw oysters. We finally remembered to hit this place up for 50 cent oysters on the half shell (Monday nights), and it was packed so we had to sit at the bar. We were pleased with out service, though, our drinks were never empty even though the bartenders were quite busy. Unless you really like sangria, I suggest that you skip the $11 "pitcher" of sangria. What they gave us was a pitcher not even as big as our glass of water, and it was 80% ice! we couldn't pour the sangria into our glass without dumping ice in, too. I had to ask for more sangria because it was mostly ice. Nice ploy, but I won't fall for that again, Shipwreck. We ordered two dozen oysters, and waited patiently while the guy shucked them in front of us, right there in the bar. Some of them were quite big! We like to go to College Station seafood for their oysters, but we know theirs are not fresh, and not even served on the half shell anymore (they used to put them in the shell, but it violated health code). After demolishing our two dozen, we split the blackened crawfish tacos. The first thing I noticed about these tacos was that I couldn't see any crawfish! They were there, though, hidden under shredded lettuce and their Shipwreck Sauce (which we liked). It was a nice finish to the meal, and the big bowl of black beans served with it were nice, too. Their menu is still too limited for us to visit often, I'm sure we'll be back every monday that we can, though, just for those oysters! Parking is limited though, so you may have to park next door at shipley's, or in the grass field on the other side of the restaurant. read more

Trying the shrimp Diablos or the Grilled Fish Tacos is a must. I also enjoy hanging out at the bar and enjoy listening to their live music on Thursdays. read more

My boyfriend and I have been venturing to restaurants in Bryan lately to avoid the chaos and crowds in College Station. We have been to Shipwreck multiple times and have been overall satisfied each time. Even on a Friday night, the wait was only around 10 minutes. It's best when the weather is nice and you can sit outside on the patio, which is probably twice as big as the interior of the restaurant itself. There are misting fans and live performances on weekends. The menu is rather expansive: burgers, tacos, salads, fried seafood plates, etc. with the fish tacos being my favorite. The sauce they put on them is the best. Grilled chicken sandwich was huge, but with rather bland french fries. Boyfriend loves going for the crawfish and oyster specials, but doesn't recommend ordering the steak unless you're ready for a workout trying to cut through it. Portions are a great value for the price (around 9 dollars an entree). Service is always great. Most of the waiters are young college girls who check on you regularly. Bonus points for bringing to go drinks without even asking. Side note: the ice here is prime. Will continue to go here when looking for something convenient that everyone will enjoy without fighting the college crowds. read more

I don't like most seafood, but my husband does and he loves the fish basket and boudin balls here. I've tried the grilled chicken (way overcooked and has a weird aftertaste) and now the crab. The crab was pretty pricey for what you get. Market price today was $21.95/lb for snow crab. It wasn't over cookies, which was great! But it was seriously stuck to the shell. I've eaten crab at several restaurants and cooked it at home- I've never experienced that until today. It came out in little chunks/threads rather than larger pieces, but it still tasted fine. The butter, though, was not fine. It tasted like movie theater popcorn butter and was thick/syrupy. Our service was great, though, and the whole staff is really friendly. read more

Just finished eating at The Shipwreck after Texas A&M destroyed Texas tech. The atmosphere was fun, relaxed and had a great feel. Our waitress was very helpful and knowledgeable. After our food arrived the staff did not go sit on their hands and wait to get payed. The staff kept checking on us and refilling our drinks. The Shipwreck had multiple TV's on multiple games. Overall it was a great time with great friends topped with delicious food. If your in Bryan try it! read more

The food is great and the staff is wonderful. The outside has deck is a great place to sit and the they keep it cool and comfortable. I never got the idea that the place was just a seafood eatery it is more casual patio style dining. read more

Mondays are 60 cent oysters. Gumbo is the best in town. I also like their shrimp Diablo Live music on patio is also good read more

The only place in town for oysters on the 1/2 shell... The Best Hamburgers are here too... Coldest draft beer in town... what more could you ask for??? read more

Considering this is really the only real seafood joint in town we don't have much of a choice BUT to come here, but that's not a bad thing because they are good! .60 cent oyters on Mondays. Yes! Crawfish are almost as good as my brothers and he wins in cookoffs all around so that's a compliment. It's always packed and there's always a wait on crawfish nights but like I said this is really the only ligit seafood place we have to pick from. Yummy etufee. Fast friendly service. Good times read more

I really like this place. I hate seafood, but they have other great options. The grilled chicken plate is amazing! I probably wouldn't go here on my own, as I hate seafood, but my dad loves it. It's one of the few places you can get boiled shrimp read more

Went with a group in town for the football game a few weeks ago. We stopped off on our way in town to grab a quick bite and a drink after the long drive. Ended up ordering a couple rounds of food and staying for a couple hours. Great staff that sold us on the fantastic Shrimp diablos (sooooo good!!!) and fried oysters. I worked my way through college working in the food industry and it is always great to see a staff so knowledgeable about the food and made great recommendations. And I am not talking about pointing to the most popular dishes but asking us questions first on what we like and we're hungry for then tailoring a suggestion for each one of us. Even got to meet the owner Wade great guy. I'll be back every time I am in town!! read more

All of the staff is perfect. The food is terrible from the price to the taste. I ordered the tilapia and rice. It was one little messily piece of fish for $15. It was very over seasoned and spicy which wasn't said on the menu. This place is very over priced and the food does not live up to it. read more

Normally great food but warning to all that the shrimp po-boi is straight up rip off, you receive five shrimp on the entire sandwich that you pay 11 dollars for. If I buy a po-boi I at least want enough shrimp to fill the sandwich read more

Went here on a suggestion from the hotel I was staying at. Tuesday, no wait. Shrimp Diablo appetizer was really good. Seemed to be a bit too much seasoning on the outside but plenty of paper towels available. I had the blackened burger and my boss had the grilled mahi mahi. Literally in no time at all we had our meal. Outstanding burger but massive. Full 1/2 lb. I highly recommend it. Boss's fish was perfect and the veggies were the highlight. Great meal, great service. I would come back. read more

I enjoy their lunch specials! They have a blackend Crawfish cheese burger that is the bomb!

I used to love coming here because I got some of the best service of my life. But I just found out that my favorite server is leaving.. ): Shipwreck won't be the same without Kalon!! read more

Very good! Fun place to eat. I had the oyster and shrimp platter and my wife had the grilled shrimp tacos. The food was great and the service good and the prices reasonable. I would definitely go back. read more

Love eating here, one of my favorite spots in Bryan. The bacon wrapped shrimp and jalapeños is one of my favorite appetizers. Their crawfish (when in season) is perfectly seasoned. I'm not sure I have eaten anything bad here. The service is always great!!! Thank you Shipwreck!! read more

We have been here several times and enjoyed it every time. We go for the crawfish and raw oysters. The season they use on the crawfish is really good! The price is a little high though. My husband loves their oysters! We sit on the outdoor patio and enjoy the live one man band usually. The drinks are good and the wait staff keeps em coming! read more

I stopped in at Shipwreck for a late lunch with a friend. We decided to split the combination platter of fish, crawfish, fries, and hushpuppies. I also ordered a bowl of crawfish etoufee. Our waitress wasn't the friendliest in the world, but the service was efficient. The etoufee was good, but I would've preferred a little more spice. The entree was fresh and very tasty. All in all...a good lunch..at a reasonable price. read more

This is outstanding restaurant! We enjoyed our food very much and service was great. This will definitely be one of our favorite places to eat. read more

Came out to have some crawfish, unfortunately they go fast and we were late to the party! Had some raw oysters, fried crawfish basket and etouffee. A few of the oysters were on the small side, but still delicious! The crawfish basket and fries were great. The shipwreck sauce is awesome! My boyfriend said the etouffee was good as well. Great atmosphere and the servers were attentive and polite. Great experience and will definitely go back! read more

i coke here on sundays after church with my entire family and it has never seemed to disappoint!! the fish is always fresh and the black beans are spectacular!! highly recommend for a good seafood place. read more

Place was super busy so we had to wait but only about 30 minutes. Hubby and son had crawfish and they loved them! I had a bowl of gumbo which was delicious! Side salad was good and hubby loved the shrimp diablos!!! read more

I was not impressed with Shipwreck Grill for numerous reason. One particular being the lack of service and the congested dining area. The inside dining area was extremely cramped and not at all inviting. When my husband and I walked into the restaurant, instead of being greeted by a hostess, we almost ran into a table which was seated unusually close the door. Going to a restaurant is not just about the food, but it is also about the experience. In some cases, the food is so delicious that the lack of service can be forgiven. That was not the case with this restaurant. The food was subpar and the service was lackluster. I would not recommend this to friends or family visiting the College Station/Bryan area. read more

I love this place! My boyfriend loves their catfish basket. Their etouffee is a-mazing! All of their cocktails are great, too. I love their patio, and I hear they are dog-friendly. The inside is a little small but...you're on a boat. A freaking boat! I think its cool. The patio has fans for the summer and heat for the winter, too. read more

We went today for my daughter's 21st birthday. The food was good and the place was handicap accessible. We had three shrimp baskets, shrimp tacos and étouffée. Baskets were a bit on the thin side. The other stuff was good. read more

Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in town! Their food is wonderful and I've had everything on their menu, especially their crawfish, the best in town hands down! I come here at least once a week for dinner and a mixed drink (which are all wonderful too). The staff is friendly and out going and they're always quick to come get a drink and/or appetizer order as soon as you sit down. I highly recommend Shipwrecks! read more

I honestly don't understand the hype for this place. I've tried it at least 3 times at the request of others and they all have been disappointing. Service is not the best, slow and not very welcoming or attentive. Food is just blah. I've tried their fish tacos, poboys, chicken sandwich. I ordered fish tacos and side salad recently and I got 2 tacos with a side of black beans with cheese. Tortillas were luke warm store bought tortillas. The beans seemed as if they had just opened up a can and put cheese over them while they were heated up. My boyfriend got a chicken sandwich with fries and the fries were stale as if they had been sitting under a hot lamp for too long. If you're looking for a loud and vibrant ambience then come check them out. I've drove past there and people use the Shipley doughnuts' parking lot because it is lacking parking spots. If you're looking for good food, I would try their sister restaurant across the street, Amico Nave instead of this place. read more

Very good! Reasonable prices! Came in for crawfish but they sold out in about an hr. Got snow crab, a bucket, and hush puppies for $40. Margs will sneak up on you! read more

Good food with a great staff! I've been here on several occasions and have always been satisfied with the quality (and timeliness) of being seated and served. read more

Not the best crawfish, kind of hard to peel and sort of dry. Not bad for BCS though, especially since good crawfish is hard to find around here. Just doesn't compare to crawfish down on the coast. read more

I'm from Buffalo, N.Y. My fiancé and I are huge foodies and enjoy all types of good food and drinks. We were down in Texas for work and were wanting to try out some southern seafood and drinks. I googled Shipwreck Grill and I liked what I saw online. So we gave it a shot and I have to say I am so happy we found this place! Everything we ordered was so tasty and for-filled exactly our southern food craving! Our server was so pleasant and helpful will all of our questions. We ordered Mexican martinis, shrimp diablos, buffalo style oysters and crawfish! I can not express how happy we were with everything! We will definitely be back before we head back up north and we are definitely taking these delicious food ideas back home! read more

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Slow service, the order was wrong and had to wait for them a long time to get the order correct. They did not offer a drink while I waited till they corrected my order. The food once it came out I took home and it was a little cold. read more

yes anyday of the week. Shipwreck grill is the perfect place to relax and eat outdoors. they have ton of outdoor heaters, live music, and drink specials. Not only that, but their blackened tilapia and hush puppies are AMAZING! I have yet to order anything else because these two are so good. I have been here 5 or six times and have never been disappointed. its a laid back environment, but the servers are still very attentive. read more

Fishdaddy's is much MUCH better, cleaner, and even somewhat less expensive. We went to Shipwreck just for the fun of it, and completely regretted it. Another reviewer said the odor of the restaurant was off putting (and should have been his first clue). I thought he meant something like their cleaning products, but what we smelled was old fish. Sadly, that's how my oysters tasted, too. I had to clean my chair of stuck-on food before I sat down - another bad omen. Much of their menu is drowned in Old Bay and hot (so-called) Cajun spices, which is a convenient way of disguising bad dishes. Every single thing was spicy-hot, so definitely do NOT bring the kids. Not one of my oysters had a drop of liquor. Any moisture was the frying oil; they were a bit greasy. The other dishes on the table were equally unremarkable. I thought people overwhelmingly preferred Fishdaddy's because it was closer to campus. It's just hands-down better. So now you won't have to waste a dinner satisfying your curiosity as we did. Oh, and Fishdaddy's won't charge you 50 cents for oleomargarine, as Shipwreck does. (Seriously, they charge you for it.) read more