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    The Shack

    3.3 (22 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Shonda M.

    My husband and I grabbed a quick lunch to-go from here while in town. I read all of the previous reviews and honestly thought that, while I appreciated the actual reviews, some of the ratings were extreme and unfair, just based off the review. I had a very pleasant experience and look forward to many more trips here. I randomly showed up to order to-go and must say that the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The food was fresh and came out relatively quickly and was very tasty. Please note that it is a bit pricey, but I have found that most coastal destinations are. For example, the po boy's are delicious, but you have to order fries separately. The inside has a super cool and beach vibe. I stopped by at the height of COVID, so most chairs were put up and unavailable, but I could tell that it would be a great stop for future dinners. I'm looking forward to making this place a regular when I'm in town.

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    Good food good service definitely recommend had the burger and shrimp po boy both were great!!!!

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    Great Staff. The food was decent. Atmosphere good. A restaurant you would expect to find in a small fishing town

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    great food great people if you haven't tried their swamp sauce it's a must. and all you can eat catfish on Thursday'.

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    The Water Well Cafe - My salad.

    The Water Well Cafe

    4.5(28 reviews)
    31.8 mi

    We had a great experience at The Water Well Cafe in Victoria and would absolutely come back…read more From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The staff were genuinely kind and attentive, which made a big impression on our whole family. We also appreciated the Christian decor throughout the restaurant and enjoyed learning that members of the team participate in an annual mission trip to Guatemala. There was even Christian merchandise available for purchase to help support those trips, which was a really meaningful touch. The food was just as good as the service. Our kids were very happy with the chicken nuggets and cheeseburgers--fair warning, the burgers are HUGE and come with a very generous portion of fries. Everything felt like classic comfort food done right. We also tried the chicken tenders, fried okra, and tater tots, and all of it was delicious. I ordered the hamburger steak plate with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables, and it was flavorful, filling, and exactly what I was hoping for. The only "regret" we had was not ordering the onion rings--they looked incredible when we saw them come out for another table! If you're in Victoria and looking for a friendly, family-oriented spot with great food, this is definitely worth a visit.

    Solid 4 stars…read more Stopped in for lunch on our way through Victoria. It's in a cute little downtown location. I understand they split time with another restaurant, so there's a Cajun menu and the Water Well Cafe menu -- our family ordered from both. Across the board, everything was good. The Cajun menu looked great. Mexican chicken fried steak, ~$20 -- 100% worth ordering. I'd never had a Mexican chicken fried steak before -- it's basically a chicken fried steak, but it comes with an order of queso on the side. Something different and unique, and very, very good. Highly recommend it. The sides I had were the okra, tater tots and a roll, all above average. Bottom line, everything we had here was very good. Would highly recommend, and would come again.

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    Bubba's Seafood - Seafood gumbo and side salad

    Bubba's Seafood

    4.3(108 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    A great spot! They have amazing seafood boils, including crawfish when it's in season. Sunday…read morebuffet is on point and includes fried chicken. The best part is that Bubba gives back and sponsors the annual fireworks show on July 4th that goes on for over an hour! It's a true gem.

    Ambiance is relaxed and laid back, plenty of room for solos and large gatherings. They don't lack…read morefor space. Staff were friendly-ish. Seadrift is a small town of just under 1000 people, sometimes your job and get a little cumbersome. It showed. Staying in Tivoli at an AirBnb, so we thought we'd give it a try based on local recommendation. Was hoping it was that hole in the wall knock your socks off establishment that would make me want to stop again and again. But it wasn't. Maybe my expectations were too high going in. Let's start with the positives. Crab dip was creamy and delicious, just didn't taste like crab. Oyster appetizers should always come on a half shell. The Rock-yer-feller oysters came on a small ceramic plate that came out of the oven with no shells. The flavor was just ok. I wouldn't get it again. The oysters were hardy and good in size, made me feel like maybe they were from a jar or can. Stuff crab was meh. Shrimp didn't have seasoning, cocktail sauce was vinegar based? There was just a strong vinegar presence. The fish was by far the all star but even it tasted a little slimy when you took off the breading. Zero seasoning on the breading. The fried oysters were delicious, and I loved the fried mushrooms. Hush puppies are from a freezer bag. My daughter loved her fried chicken tenders. At $170 for three appetizers and three meals with one Dr Pepper, I felt like someone just kicked my dog. We didn't buy any, but the Snow crab was MP at $54 a pound? That's 100-150% markup from the wholesale. HEB sells it for $22 a lb at retail which is at least a 40% markup from wholesale. If your prices are going to be that high, your food should meet the expectation. It felt more like a person, opening a seafood restaurant in a fishing community, that buys everything from a frozen vendor, cooks it like a fast food restaurant, and sells it at a farm to table price. I paid and tipped generously. But there was nothing that made me want to come back.

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