The Fancy is located inside the Hotel Lucine in Galveston and we ended up dining here on the first night of our stay. We made a reservation ahead of time although on this particular Friday night it wasn't very busy. Its better to play it safe though!!! To start, I ordered The Fancy Martini. It was STRONG which is exactly how a martini should be but also really smooth and delicious. A great way to kick off the meal. For appetizers, we ordered the Wagyu Wontons and wowwww these were fantastic. The wagyu was so tender and practically melted in your mouth. It was rich and flavorful and just overall perfectly balanced. We loved it! We also shared the Crab Rice which ended up being our favorite dish of the night. It wasn't what I expected at all. The rice was almost saucy with a consistency somewhere between a rice dish and a stew, in the best possible way. The sweet chili sauce added the perfect amount of sweetness and flavor and (most importantly) they were very generous with the crab. We also tried the Crispy Potatoes. I was expecting smaller potatoes or maybe sliced potatoes but instead they are large, crispy potato rounds smothered in garlic aioli. They were delicious. The portion was huge and definitely shareable. To finish, we ordered the Butter Cake for dessert. NO NOTES! It was buttery, fluffy, warm, everything you want a cake to be! The perfect ending to the meal. Our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and offered great recommendations throughout our dinner. We were also lucky enough to be seated by the window around sunset which made for a beautiful atmosphere. The entire restaurant has such a cool, stylish vibe that you almost forget you're in Galveston. read more

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The restaurant is located inside Hotel Lucine and is not exvlusive to hotel guests. They are self-described as American Fine-ish Dining and it is fitting. Most of the menu ingredients are locally sourced, always a plus. The food offerings range from brunch to lunch, dinner, seafood, salads, burgers, etc. They've got a wide ranch of cocktails, mocktails, and more as well. For brunch I have had the fruit kolaches (with cream cheese) and they are amazing. Huevos Rancheros is good too and easy to share with someone. BLT is an elevated version of what you make at home and oh so good. I am a big fan of the caprese-style sandwich as well. Fantastic service. Beautiful and comfortable restaurant design, layout, and decor. read more

Everything was sooooooooo good. We started with the ricotta I'm not sure what I loved more the cheese or the bread it was served with but I could have just had 2 order of that and been done. The steak was superb as was the chicken. Service was top tier and they were all quick to refill drinks and remove plates without being too bothersome. We'll 100% be going back next time we're in town. read more

The Fancy really helped elevate the Seawall in my opinion, it rewired how a view Galveston altogether actually. The hotel itself is wrapped in the theme/aesthitic and wears it shamelessly everywhere. That golden era of mid century luxury feels really cozy and mixes with high end dining quite well. Service was really easy going and friendly throughout, waitress and hostess were pleasant to engage with the whole time. The menu has enough for you to think about, but not leave you endlessly reading dishes that aren't worth your time. Expansive wine and cocktails to choose from and the two that I got where just excellent, can't recommend enough diving into a Lucine Breeze. Smoked oyster tartine was so impressive flavor wise. Strip steak cooked perfectly. Aguachile was incredibly bright and just the right level of heat. The expectation that I had for island restaurants and cuisine had been set pretty low, but even with lowered expectations Fancy just kept dishing out hits that I would love to rant about and come back for. read more

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My husband and u stayed here in May 2025 for the weekend we got engaged. That weekend and every other time we've stayed the bands have gotten better and the food has surpassed our expectations. We decided to stay at another hotel this past weekend and unfortunately it was not up to the Lucine's standards. Make sure you have a reservation or you could be turned away. The restaurant gets busy at peak hours. The ambiance can be very romantic or great for a group. read more

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Food was AMAZING! We went for New Year's Day brunch but we will definitely be back for dinner. Service was fantastic- Quinton was very knowledgeable not only about the menu, but also about the hotel in general and things to do on the island. Everything about this place gave cozy, fun vibes. Highly recommend! read more

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March 1, 2025 Went to listen to live music. Had cocktails and french fries. Perfect weather. Drinks average $10+ read more

The Fancy - French Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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We stayed at Treasure Isle when I was young so I was excited to see it transformed as the Hotel Lucine. Having the door opened as we arrived was awesome. Would love to stay here again for nostalgic reasons. Such a fun retro vibe! We chose a more secluded table since my granddaughter was with us but there are great views of the ocean. I had to have a Fancy Exclusive so chose the Ms. Cherry Baudelaire which was just sweet enough with definite hints of cherry. My water glass was never empty. You have to try the caressed salad bc the addition of the red snapper croquettes was divine! The way he gulf shrimp was served was interesting. Love the attention to detail, candles were lit with flowers on each table. Our server was helpful and knowledgeable. read more

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This restaurant and the hotel it resides in are awesome. The entire thing has this mid-century modern retro chic vibe that's totally different than the rest of Galveston. And on top of it the food is absolutely delicious. Everything we had -- aguachile crudo, smoked oyster tartine, grilled squash, agrodolche eggplant, crab pasta, redfish and red snapper -- was absolutely incredible. The colors, textures, flavors, everything. And the service was very attentive and friendly as well. And it has a beautiful view of the Gulf on top of all that. Wholehearted recommendation. read more

The Fancy - Grilled squash, blackened redfish, red snapper with butter sauce and succotash, sweet and sour eggplant. - French Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Even though our stay at the Lucine was a horrible experience, I cannot say the same for the restaurant. The staff were friendly and helpful, but most importantly, the food was amazing. I do wish we were seated in a more private space instead of right in the middle, but that's on me for not speaking up. Food was fantastic and dessert was just as great. Highly recommend the salad because I don't know how they make their croutons, but I could eat a whole box of them. The only reason we didn't go again the following night is because we wanted to try something different and get out of the hotel to enjoy Galveston. read more

The Fancy - French Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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The Fancy is a restaurant that Galveston needed. We were staying at the Lucine for our anniversary weekend, and of course we had to check out their restaurant, The Fancy. We came on a Sunday night with a reservation. The restaurant wasn't overly packed but wasn't empty either so we were seated right away. First thing you notice is the mid century modern design, dim lights and overall a romantic feel. Our server Philip was super nice and pleasant. The menu is pretty simple, and is meant to be shared family style. We decided to get 4 dishes to share for the two of us. BIBB and butter greens salad was nice. Greens were fresh and the dressing was refreshing. The quinoa was great for the added crunch. Light enough to get our appetite going. Jumbo lump crab toast. Nice big chunks of crab and tasted fresh. The toast was ever so slightly on the overdone side, but we still enjoyed it very much. Bucatini. I think this was our least favorite dish. It wasn't a bad dish per se, but just didn't enjoy it as much as the rest of our meal. Maybe it just didn't go well with the rest of our meal, or perhaps just overshadowed by the snapper since they both came out the same time. Roasted gulf snapper. Easily the best dish! The snapper was cooked perfectly - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The Soubise sauce was so good we asked for toast to mop it up and finish it! Butter cake. Best dessert to end a great meal. The cake was brûléed which added a great crunch and caramelization. It's basically a crème brûlée butter cake! Overall this place is easily one of the best restaurants in Galveston. Definitely check it out. Only negative really was despite putting on our reservation that it was our anniversary, no one from the staff greeted us or offered us complementary bubbles or dessert - no biggie but definitely something you'd get at other "fancy" restaurants. read more

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It was messy and it was glorious. The dining experience was akin to that community feeling you get at an eclectic local New Orleans artist gallery or a Mardi Gras street party... but make it fancy. The food at The Fancy was so good that I had a "come to Jesus" moment. It was "take me to church" good and I wanted to pray to the Lord in hopes this is only the beginning of something fresh and innovative in Texas. Good to know: - The Fancy is a restaurant located in Hotel Lucine - Parking: there is parking available on both sides of the hotel - What to wear: "Smart casual" relaxed resort wear or throw on a gown/ tie & jacket for decadent romance - it's flexible! - It's "an American Fine-ish Dining establishment", so the plates are on the small side; they use local ingredients with French/European cooking techniques The Glorious: Food: by Chef Leila Ortiz Redfish: life changing - it's local, it's fresh, the innovative textures and savory flavors are not to be missed. We devoured it and then sat in shame mulling over how quickly it left our plates. We fantasized about ordering another one. Buccatini: when it came out, I was convinced based on the look it wasn't going to impress me. I was VERY wrong. We were shook to the point of exclaiming "no one in Houston is doing this" and my (executive chef - also former momofuku/UB perserve) dining partner said " I need to step up my game". Chicken and Dumplings: perfectly juicy chicken in a homey classic that is elevated to something that truly matches the high vs low theme of Hotel Lucine. Ambiance & Vibes: The dining space is romantic, classy, and friendly. We watched one table buy another table (strangers) their dinner and a man dining alone next to us chatted with us about the food and cocktails. It was a sweet and beautiful experience. The Messy: (Considered growing pains: no impact on rating at this time) Missing items: We had early reservations, but one of the menu items I was excited about was gone (the muscles) and both of the cocktails we were really excited about were "being phased out" only 3 weeks since opening. We were informed the drinks left with the former bar manager. I am hoping someone else amazing and creative comes in with cocktails of similar craftsmanship and inspiration. The Food: Crudo: each bit of fish was the size of a fingernail It wasn't enough to really get the texture or flavors. Service: our waiter was very kind and very apologetic about the hiccups, but there were quite a few. Some of them were: We specified that we were splitting/sharing everything, but the food runner kept asking whose dish was whose. We ordered our whole meal at once so it could be coursed out. However, before we could finish our appetizer, they quickly brought out the first course. The food runner and waiter struggled with pacing throughout the whole meal. The second we finished our first course, the food runner approached us and and asked: "you ready for the second?" - she was clearly confused and trying her best. The second course was pasta, but it was cold. It had clearly been out for a while, which explained the food runners stress about bringing it. When we mentioned the temperature to our waiter, it was effortlessly replaced with a warm one. We were grateful. --- All things considered, it was a wonderful night and I will be back again and again. read more

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I came to celebrate my 40th birthday. Started off great but ended terribly. Shame too because I was ready to rave about this place. The ambiance was cool. The decor was well done and it has a cool vibe. Cool furniture, all around dope. The cocktails were quite good as well. I had 2 and then a glass of wine. All top notch. The food: excellent. Everything I had was great. I had the crabs cake which was delightfully crunchy and all crab. The Caesar salad was likewise fantastic. The croquettes were insanely good. For an entree I had the snapper. Perfect size, though it could have used a little more umph in the taste department, it was still quite good. Now here comes the bad: the service was awful. Started off well, cocktail came out quickly and the crab cake and salad came out at the same time. Was expecting staggered but no prob. My 2nd cocktail came out on schedule... then it was about 30 mins on the snapper and my glass of wine. And after that, my waitress forgot about me for 52 minutes. I know because I had sent a text photo of when the entree hit the table. I was tucked in a back corner because I was by myself, but then the entire staff seemed to forgot I was there or ignore me. I tried to get someone's attention a few times but I was like they were doing the "I see him but not my area/problem" side eye. It got the point of ridiculous and then I decided to see just how long it would go. If not so annoying it would have been quite comical. My water glass was empty for an enternity. My plate was clearly finished, silverware in the "please adios my plate" position for about a half hour. A table got seated next to me and they waited and waited on their waitress (same one I had) for over 20 minutes until they had to go find someone (I know because I was just about done with my plate when they were seated). When my waitress finally arrived, she asked if I wanted anything it. Else being my birthday I HAD wanted dessert, but after being at the restaurant for over 2 hours I was done. I asked for the cookies to go, which they brought to me not to go so they had to take them back and pack them up. I had a nice little card that said happy birthday when I sat down, but 2 hours later the waitress forgot, didn't even get a happy birthday on my way out. Started off great, ended bitter. Will try again but won't be top of the list, which sucks because I did want to try the hotel. read more

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This was a very odd dining experience. The menu is very limited and I don't recall anything being memorable. The service was extremely poor and their attempt to be a classy dining establishment was clearly a marketing ploy. I was hoping to tie on a slight buzz before the food came, but that proved to be very difficult as each drink took about 30 minutes to receive after ordering. After we left, we realized there was either a patio or outdoor area of some sort that I believe had live music and we thought that would have been cool but the interior dining experience was disappointing. read more

Growing pains; but good once service started. Came down a few weekends ago to stay at the new Hotel Lucine and decided to make reservations at their restaurant. We were seated right away when we arrived but waited about 10 min for anyone to acknowledge us. Once our server finally came over we realized she was the only one serving the entire place! Even with running everywhere, once she started our order she was prompt and was friendly. Place is super cute with great views of the gulf out the large windows. There is plenty of room for large groups but also secluded corners for a nice date night spot. Food was delicious. Definitely a nice spot for what Galveston typically offers -- worth checking out if you are looking for something a little more upscale. read more

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Amazing food! Visited for a Bludorn HOU kitchen takeover. Prefix menu with wine pairings. We frequently go to Houston for upscale dining. This was such treat for Galveston. Service and ambiance were solid. This is a gem for those visiting the island. The hotel Lucine attached is a mid century modern hotel that was recently opened after a complete rebuild. Reminds me of a Palm Springs experience. read more

Came here for my wife's birthday and were so impressed by this place. The waitstaff was attentive and efficient. The atmosphere was nice but not pretentious. But the food was absolute AMAZING. Oysters on the half shell were a great size. The Caesar's salad had fish encrusted croutons that were delicious. The highlight was the Snapper. Easily the best snapper I've ever had and one of the best meals I've had in a very long time. And the price was completely reasonable. Loved loved loved this place and can't wait to come back. read more

Beautiful ambiance with a retro/art deco feel. Surprised this place exists in Galvy. Food and cocktails were on point and I loved the unique plates for each dish. The croquettes on the Caesar salad were a unique touch to my favorite salad! Also there is a private room available for large parties! read more

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Went there for Thanksgiving. IT WAS HORRIBLE. Service was bad and the food was not what they advertised. They did not post their menu except for instagram and facebook. not everyone has social media. why can't they post on their own website. $85 pp and a week cancellation notice. THIS PLACE SUCKS AND THE STAFF ARE RUDE. The table next to us felt the same way. Also, the place was empty! read more

Had a lovely experience for Thanksgiving dinner at the fancy. The food was super creative and i was very impressed with the staff. This is a special spot in Galveston that should be cherished! read more

Wowowowowowowow Amazing! Fancy ( pun intended ) and wow good food! Cute restaurant! Good staff. Can't wait to come back. read more

Anytime I come to Galveston , I must make a stop at Hotel Lucine! The Fancy accommodates everyone's pallet and is something different than all the seafood-only based cuisine on the strand. It's been a pleasure to have enjoyed it now 5x Summer '24!!! You must check it out for a "fancy" night out" read more

The Fancy - The best Caesar Salad I've ever had. The crayons are stuffed with some sort of goodness and it's dressed perfectly . GET IT!! - French Near Me - Galveston, Texas

The Hotel Lucine is evidence that Galveston is elevating is stature as an on-trend beach community and starting to shake off its reputation as a place for a quick getaway rather than an extended stay. Its primary restaurant, The Fancy, models the ethos and vibe of its host hotel. We enjoyed cocktails, mocktails and a range of small and large plates. The drinks and salad were all excellent, though the crab cake was a B-. It had great presentation and was the perfect balance on texture, but could have used more seasoning to give it some pizzazz. Skip the corn risotto. There's no rice--it's all corn and too much of it. Service was attentive and kind. read more

Came on a Sunday night and were seated right away! Wound up at the brightest table with a spotlight over my head, but they let us move to a nicer table with no issues. We got four dishes to share, the crab cake, scallops in buttermilk, roasted snapper and rhubarb butter cake. All were great, the standout for me was the snapper (crispy potato crust so good), but my husband was obsessed with the scallop dish. Got the rhubarb butter cake for dessert and it was incredible, creme brûlée crust + tart rhubarb played really well together. read more

The Fancy is a new restaurant on the seawall apart of Hotel Lucine, a new renovated old motel. With a cute nondescript door you enter into a cute and quaint restaurant with a cozy vibe. It's good but I wouldn't quite say delicious. We got 2 snappers, 2 chicken and dumplings, and a pork chop along with 2 margaritas, the tea bourbon drink, and a gin Prosecco drink. I think the menu could use more descriptions as we thought our chicken and dumplings were going to be more southern style but they were more Asian fusion. I did love the sauce the chicken was in and the chicken was cooked perfectly. Very juicy. The snapper had carmelized onion and red sauce kind of like butter chicken. They were fans. The pork chop had kind of an apple sauce and was cooked well. We got the lemon butter cake for dessert to share and I think it was my favorite out of everything. Everything was good but I won't be craving it. I wish I could give 4.5 to support this new building. I would be back for the drinks and the rooftop on top of the hotel part. They could also benefit with a bread service and faster service. We asked for bread and they gave us some from the crab toast which I will be trying next time. It was tasty bread customers will love. read more

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We came in late for our stay at Hotel Lucine and were grateful for an onsite place to grab dinner. My husband and I shared the flounder, and it was so fresh and well cooked. Our children thought the risotto was a bit on the sour/tangy side but ended up eating most of their dishes so ‍. We shared a few sides and they were wonderful! I love and appreciate a scratch kitchen so waiting for good, fresh seafood is no trouble at all. I love the vibe of the restaurant and it's wonderfully moody in the evening. Be sure to make a reservation, but if you don't, enjoy a cocktail in the Hotel Lucine lobby while you wait. Enjoy a full dinner experience and don't be in a rush. They're cooking your food from scratch and that takes time. read more

The Fancy - Risotto - French Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Have been to The Fancy 3 times now and all 3 times the meals, service were wonderful. My latest visit was for my 65th birthday and brought 3 of my closest friends to enjoy a fantastic meal prepared by Chef Matt. Fresh seafood, hand made pasta all yummy! read more

Very nice and elegant dinner on the island! We went there to celebrate our Anniversary and it was perfect.

Service is excellent. Food is variable. Appetizer was crab cake over a slaw. Crab cake was obviously made way ahead of time and reheated. Part of it was still cold. The slaw was bland and not good. Side Vegetable was carrots. They were prepared well, but the underlying carrots were bland and poor quality. The main dish was blackened trout and good. We liked the location. Overall, I cannot recommend this restaurant and will not repeat. read more

The food is great! The service is attentive and excellent and the sea view is perfect. I will be going back. Really enjoyed it.

Finally, a great new restaurant in Galveston! Very good food and drinks (be ready to pay city prices on the island). Cool renovated retro hotel and nice dining room. Cozy, somewhat dark and relaxed atmosphere. Not loud. Loved it! read more

We made a 9:00 pm reservation. We arrived at 8:30 and waited until 9:00 to be seated despite multiple open tables. When we tried to order, they were out of all fish options plus several others. Since we came for fish, we did not stay. read more