Food was excellent. Blackened Balsa fish was awesome! Only $17.99 for over 65. Came with baked…read morepotato and cole slaw. We started with 18 cold peel and eat shrimp! Wonderful! Husband had Gumbo and enjoyed it as well as the fried shrimp. Took home a slice of chocolate pecan brownie. Absolutely decadent! Food was served quickly. Server was fun and friendly!

What a darling little Victorian building with all the old finishes, the architecture is stunning,…read morethe staff are absolutely lovely and it is obvious it is a favorite of the locals as it has that everybody knows it everybody feel. Our server was a gem, happy to modify our lump crab Benedict's to include spinach, mushroom, and tomato, though the tomatoes weren't included, but he amended our ticket. The flavor was great, the only downside for me was that it was very much a crab CAKE. It was very soggy bread texture with very little crab, but when I did hit those lump pieces it was everything it should be. Maybe my expectations were too high, even for a coastal town. The hollandaise was good, eggs were a bit over poached, but still a little bit runny, and overall the flavor was good. I also had an Arnold Palmer that was delicious and hubby got a michelado with their house made Bloody Mary mix. Outstanding. I love the little things like house made sauces or mixes.

Absolutely fantastic staff, food and environment. This restaurant is worth a drive to bring…read morefriends to experience what service at a restaurant should be. Starting with fresh seafood cooked to perfection and ending with smiling wait staff that looks after every need. The chief served food he or she could be proud to introduce to the public. This establishment was one of the best experiences I have had in a long time.

My wife and I had supper on August 5th and our experience was outstanding. The food was the best…read morewe'd ever had in a seafood Restaraunt and our waiter Jessie was the best. I would recommend this place 10 out of 10. And location and setting just add to the entire experience. Best of the best for sure. We will be back with our friends and family as soon as possible.

Finally made it back here, and it's a wonderful as it was on our last visit…read more The service is top notch, and Autumn was our friendly and excellent server. She knows the menu inside and out, and made great recommendations. The atmosphere is a cozy beachside / nautical decor. The food is fantastic, cooked perfectly, the seasoning is just enough spice, and the drinks are hearty enough without being overpowering. We wanted to come back the next night, but they are sold out with no reservations available!

Cozy atmosphere and good food! I had a great time overall. The crab cakes were definitely the…read morehighlight of the meal, they're delicious and something I'd recommend ordering. The only downside was the service. Our server seemed a bit rushed and came across as if he had somewhere else to be, which made the experience feel less welcoming. Also, the bar seating isn't very comfortable if you plan on sitting there for a while. Overall, it's still a nice place to visit, especially if you're looking for a cozy spot with good food.

Cutting across Texas to New Orleans, I knew we would be skimming the shore of the Gulf of Mexico…read more Shut up. My review, I can call it what I want. That being said, it had been some time since I've gotten some proper fish-n-chips. I had to remedy that. Especially since the BBQ fiasco the other day, I was going to go on a hunger strike, but once I made the sign, I got potato chip fingers on it and started to eat it. So, I decided to fight fire with fire, and figured I would eat myself happy again. Which I'm never mad about. Sometimes I make myself angry just so I can eat myself happy. And now, the rest of the story. I have learned that I enjoy Cod fish for my fish-n-chips. And I think also Haddock. I am not a fisher nor a fish. So it's hard for me to say. But I know Cod is one for sure. I also sometimes have baby mouth and am afraid of new things. I do know I love my fish battered and deep fried. I also know that Shark Shack had good reviews for their fish, so, that was all I needed to hear. Plus, it was a perfect little eatery with bar seating, table seating, and gifts! So you can bet your bottom dollar tomorrow I ordered the English fish-n-chips. Boy oh boy. Just like how Britain colonized all those countries back when it was the cool thing to do, these fish and chips colonized my taste buds. Respectfully. This plate came with FIVE logs of fish. FIVE! Maybe they were tubes of fish? Honestly, I don't care what shape they came in, they looked perfectly crunchy and perfectly brown and perfectly fish. The super cool extra bonus? These fish came with CRISPIES! I've only ever seen crisps with fish from Long John Silvers, whose fish is probably as far from Cod or Haddock as legally possible. I actually think one of my pieces of fish from there had shoelaces. Didn't matter. Still ate it. Respectfully. (If you aren't privileged enough to know what fish crispies are, there little batter pieces that fry or fall off the fish as they cook. Basically little crumblies. If you make a wish over a fork of them and get the forkful in your mouth without dropping any, your wish will come true). Homemade tartar sauce was good, but there was a certain flavor profile that I wasn't a fan of. It was still good to use on the fish rods, it just tasted a little too much out of the tartar sauce field for me. The meal was wrapped up nice and tight with lovely square-cut fries. Perfect doneness. Perfect Ketchup vessel. I could just stare at a pile of them all night. Mostly because I'm weird. Perfect Fish Capsules: 12/10 Ideal Fry Sticks: 12/10 Times I Would Re-visit: Infinite

It has taken me a little while to write this review purely because I am so torn on the rating. Some…read moreareas of our visit warrant a 3-star rating, and some a 4-star. I decided to lean more toward the 4-star side, so here we are. While in Galveston for a quick weekend getaway, we wanted to go out for dinner. Katie's was my first choice, but the wait was too long, so I pulled up Yelp to see what else was recommended. Shark Shack had great reviews, and when we arrived there was zero wait, so we went for it. The one area where I docked a star was the service. We were seated immediately but waited quite a while for our server to appear, and then even longer to get our drinks. I was so excited for a margarita, but when it arrived in a plastic cup, I was immediately disappointed. Plastic cups are for the beach and nightclubs, not a restaurant with a bar. And that's not where the awful drink experience ended -- it was so weak and just not good at all. Our server seemed so disinterested in everything: taking our order, answering questions, and when it came time to pay, we had to wait ages to see him and wave him down. The food was decent with no major complaints. It wasn't "blow your mind" amazing, but it was good. The owner -- well, I assume he was the owner -- came and spoke to us when he found out my husband was military, and he was really nice, friendly, and very supportive of the military community, offering a very generous military discount. That definitely raises the rating and is much appreciated, so thank you. Overall, the big fixes for me would be the service and the drink situation. I can't say we would rush to come back just because we love Katie's for the service, food, and drinks..

We had an early lunch here. The place isn't huge, so…read moreseating did fill up pretty quickly after we got here. Our waiter was super friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes and oysters. I always appreciate when staff is excited about specific plates. The trip was dynamite. The sauce was TOO GOOD. Like, we wanted to drink what was left. 5 stars just for that. My wife loved the oysters. The lobster roll had quite a bit of lobster in it. Super buttery and filling. Solid fries. This was a very pleasant stop on our trip.

It's been more than a day or two since we've been to Shucks. Not because we don't like them, but…read morebecause the costs of living, eating, and breathing in our town, and I expect all over this land, seem to be going one way, and that is up. Our lunch was absolutely delicious. Here's the rundown: 1 appetizer of ahi tuna won-ton, 2 raw oyster samplers, 2 Galveston Island Brewing blondes, 1 dirty gin martini with blue cheese stuffed olives, and one to-go bottle of Cat Five hot sauce. I am not a huge fan of tuna, but this ahi/poke style of tuna with actual umami flavor elevates a mild sushi gateway fish to something yummy. The oysters were a delight. Shucks has a color coded system in place to help you identify which oysters are which, but my tired old eyes can't seem to make their system work. I did have two favorite kinds but could not tell you what they were. No matter, they were all superior - and small like east coast/ Canadian bivalves are. Dan's beer was tasty and swillable and my martini was appropriately dirty. We got the hot sauce because you can never have enough condiments and cats were referenced in its name. Our server was friendly and efficient. Interesting to me, I was mildly making fun of their music selection and soon after it changed. Coincidence? Dunno, but I appreciated the change to Motown! Bottom line. So, so enjoyable and something we don't do too often these days. It was an expensive meal, but worth the splurge.

Why 5 stars? Because this might be my new favorite restaurant in Galveston…read more --- --- --- We had been in Galveston for a couple of days, and while we had some solid meals, we were feeling kind of gross and overstuffed. Fish Company Taco proved to be like finding water in the desert. A lot of Galveston eateries are very similar, in that there's an ample amount of fried seafood on the menu, which is not exactly what you're looking for when you're in the bloated, but wanting to eat *something* state that we were in. My thought was: fish tacos are relatively light and we can walk there from our hotel - how do you beat that? What I didn't realize is that this place probably belongs more in the Heights than Galveston. And I mean that in a good way. The menu is very hipster-coded. And the food matches with hipster quality. It's hard to say what my favorite item even was. The one thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the fish dip - it was just okay. Everything else ranged from good to great. We tried... The burger: FYI, it's more like a double stacked slider than a burger, but delicious. 3 Tacos: Dirty South, Empire and Korean Flavors. I really liked the empire and the korean flavors, but thought the dirty south had a little too much going on with the pimento cheese and chips. Sticky Shrimp: I don't even know how to describe this, but it was delicious. I thought it as more like bang bang shrimp, but it was more fried that I expected. But not hardcore fried - they almost had the airy texture of fried pork skins, but were much tastier. Chili marinated Cucumbers and corn ribs: Simple, refreshing and addicting. But I liked the cucumbers a bit more. They also had some fresh juices and we enjoyed both the mango and the coconut lime concoctions. An easy 5-stars for me and a place I will definitely recommend to anyone visiting Galveston.

The food was decent, but the service was good. I tried the Captain Johnny it was crispy and…read moresatisfying, especially with a side of fries. The Vietnamese taco stood out the most for me, while the Baja and Korean flavors were just okay, not really my favorites. Overall, it's a chill spot with a relaxed vibe and not too crowded. I'd recommend coming during happy hour to get the best experience.

This is a must stop location for us in Galveston, and usually the first stop as well. I don't know…read morehow common this is but whenever I go to Galveston and approach the causeway I start to feel some weight lift off my shoulders and relax. Shrimp N Stuff goes well with that feeling. We split a 12 count fried shrimp dinner with fries. The shrimp has good breading and nice size. The fries are very good as well and it also comes with some hush puppies that are nice. It's a place that you order and they give you a buzzer and you pick it up when it goes off. The staff is nice and helpful and if you notice from the picture they are definitely going to give you enough tartar and cocktail sauce.

Shrimp N Stuff is always near the top of every "Where Locals Eat in Galveston" list. It's a small…read moreneighborhood place with mostly fried seafood in the menu. No fancy dishes, new takes on old dishes, signature chef creations or molecular gastronomy froufrou. The tables and decor is simple and no nonsense. At Shrimp N Stuff you order at the counter and they buzz the ticker when your food is ready. You pick up the food, find a place to sit and eat. I got the Create A Platter with stuffed shrimp and fried catfish with fries and boiled potatoes. It also comes with three hush puppies. The food is good. The stuffed shrimp was the best. The stuffing was packed with flavor but I could still taste the shrimp. The catfish was fried to a golden crisp and it came out hot! The potatoes were surprisingly good. I wanted the bean relish but my wife nixed that idea. The hush puppies were okay. They were dense and flavorful but just a little too small and crispy for my taste. The fries were limp but they were alright. Overall, I'd go back to Shrimp N Stuff for a quick bite to eat. It's not somewhere to go for a fancy date, maybe the third or fourth date. I'm on thirty years of marriage so it's great for us.

While the prices have gone up (duh), we still love to stop here for the memories and the spot on…read moremeals. And they still have the same friendly service. They specialize in fresh seafood, especially in the fried variety. But don't discount their Cajun plate! Made was that good eats. Some local brew in a cold mug made it just about perfect. And you cannot beat the gulf view.

Tried the crawfish etouffee here and unfortunately it missed the mark for me. the rice was mushy…read moreand the overall dish didn't have the texture I was expecting. Temp wise was great, the spiciness was on the heat side- i would've preferred it to be more mild. I ended up returning it and getting a refund. Not the experience I was hoping for. Service was friendly, even with the refund processes. I didn't expect the packaging; it seem like it for the leftovers if you were already dining there. No military discount is honored here. A/C seem a bit warm. It was hot inside the place.

I came here for two things, the novelty of a pirate themed bar and Vietnamese coffee, however I…read morefound it to offer so much more! The food was astronomical, mark my words BEST PHO ON THE ISLAND, there I said it. The Pirate Seafood pho with chicken was dynamic with a flavor that I kept coming back for. It was like that scene in Ratatouille where the critic Anton Ego is at a loss for words. If there's one thing I know about Phos they usually take 3+ limes and a dollop of sriracha to make it taste right...but this? Perfect as is. Needs not a touch of anything more. My only regret not getting here sooner. Spike the owner, a loving man who cares about atmosphere, personalized service and taking care of your needs. He provided service as if you were sitting at the dinning room table of his own house. Show Spike and Pirate Island Bar & Grill some love, it's beachfront, quiet, and has a seat there just waiting for you.

This, as other Yelpers have noted, is not a fast food establishment. Everything is made to order…read moreand fresh. So, if you step in and it's a full house settle in and enjoy the experience! I eat here on a regular basis, Spike makes an amazing margarita with fresh squeezed juice. The pirate rolls, wings, Pad Thai with Grilled Pork (I prefer level 3 spicy because habenero keeps me humble), Banh Mi Sandwich and Vermicelli bowls are all on regular rotation. See you at the bar-but not on Tuesday, because they are closed.

The food was very good and the service was fantastic from waitress Katy! Never had great fresh…read morefish in a long time. The ambiance was also very good.

Bria was amazing, she was very attentive, quick on drinks and she gave a really good drink…read morerecommendation. I had the raw oysters, and they were super great. Please when you go to Fisherman's Wharf, ask for Bria, she will take good care of you!