had a great experience. view was amazing. bartender and manager Bailey knew about drinks, ipa beer and food menu. we came back later in the day for food burgers were great. they were out of tomatoes. You gonna scare texans away if you dont have tomatoes. get some those tenn tomatoes. anyway, the entire place did not disappoint. Thanks for kindness, service and great food/drink!!! read more

Overpriced and not that good. I got the fish and chips and they were sub par. My wife got the nachos and added shrimps and that as so so as well. Not that good and the prices are not cheap the nachos are like 16 dollars and the fish and chips were close to 15. The place is nice though with a view to the ocean. But don't expect regular seatings it's mostly a bar and a bar stool. Service is ok. read more

really wanted to like this place. We even called ahead to make sure they were dog-friendly, which made it the perfect spot for our dogs' first day at the beach. When we arrived, the vibe was awesome and the food smelled incredible. It looked like exactly the kind of place you'd want to sit down, relax, and grab a good meal. Unfortunately, the way this place is run completely ruined that. Yes, it was packed. It's spring break--no surprise there. We had no problem finding a table, and we were happy to wait our turn like everyone else. So we stood in line for about 20 minutes. Not five minutes. Not ten. Twenty minutes of waiting while the line kept growing behind us. Then we finally get to the front and are told they're not serving food. That's right--after standing in line for 20 minutes at what is clearly a food establishment, we're told the kitchen isn't serving food because there's only one person cooking. Here's the part that really blew my mind: the employee working the counter never once thought it might be helpful to tell the entire line that no food was being served. No announcement. No sign. Nothing. Instead, she waited until each person reached the front and then argued with them individually when they understandably questioned why they had just waited in line for nothing. It was completely disorganized and incredibly unprofessional. And on top of that, the attitude was terrible. She was rude, dismissive, and acted like customers were the problem for expecting food at a place that literally smells like amazing food cooking. If you're overwhelmed, put up a sign. Tell the line. Close the ordering window temporarily. Do something other than wasting people's time and then snapping at them when they ask what's going on. And frankly, if there's only one person cooking in the middle of spring break at a packed beach restaurant, that's a management problem--not a customer problem. It's a shame, because the place itself seemed great. The vibe was fun, the location was perfect, and the food smelled amazing. But none of that matters when the customer experience is this poorly handled. I don't have much respect for businesses that turn customers away after making them wait, and I especially don't appreciate being treated rudely on top of it. We won't be returning to this establishment. read more

The service, the views, the drinks... absolutely amazing! This is a place we wish we would've stopped at during the beginning of our trip, but alas we didn't. The service was quick and fast, the drinks were made to perfection and the views were beyond what we expected but definitely what we needed. If you ever have a chance to stop in here you're definitely going to want to make the time! read more

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Don't bother coming if you planned to hang by the beach and watch any World Cup games. What's the point in having TV's and a bar just to have them turned off. Don't bother asking the rude bartender either! read more

Food was good for a bar and grill but we waited literally 30 minutes and had to ask for it. Upbeat music but loud. read more

Obviously a great spot, but everything ride suffers a bit because of it. Shrimp platter just had 6 small shrimp. Prices aren't too high, but too high for that amount of food. Great views though. Probably just a spot to come get drinks. read more

I LOVE this place!! The food, the service, and the vibe!! Great for families and friends to just relax and enjoy the stunning views. read more

The menu, the food and drinks were so much better than before with the old TT. They still need help and maybe a regular bartender with a better system is taking orders and getting out drinks, especially in busy weekends. They are trying to save money, cutting corners, but a regular full staff and bartender can provide better turnover. People aren't used to tipping when you order at the bar, and I'm sure the hard working server doing the bartending as well would appreciate better tips. Friendly staff, so much better than before. Food was very good and hot and fresh. I will post reviews on all platforms and family and I will be back. Good vibes. Hope it stays open and as good as it was today on a rather windy cooler day then before here in March. read more

We wen for dinner on a Monday, got there at a good time, as it was not crowded and so was greeted warmly by server/bartender. The grilled shirimp basket was very good, had the fries and they were good as well. My husband had the Tipsy Burger which he really liked. Views are wonderful. Read several poor reviews about being told not serving food, and poor service. This was our second time coming here, and need to say the last time which was about 2 years ago, we did not stay and eat due to the long wait for the food, as we were told only had one person cooking and they were very busy. So I guess the answer to weather you have a good or bad experience is to try to go when they are not busy. But the food we had was very good and our server was very efficient and pleasant. read more

Stop for dinner at this place and they had run out of most food but didn't tell you until they brought the food to you. Only mentioned they were out of chips but it was a big disappointing other items were out. They should have shut down the kitchen. Definitely not worth the price when you only get half of what you ordered. read more

I don't usually do reviews but I need to send the Tipsy Turtle good vibes and some love. They had: Cold beer, clean restrooms, good music, and decent prices. What more could you want or expect from a beach side joint!?!? I didn't eat but it's great to have an option for a snack that's right on the beach. I'm glad they are back open and appreciate the fantastic view. I hope they stick around read more

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Caught our server Ms. Kristy on her last day! We had a wonderful time and ours pups were welcomed with open arms. Ian is a fun bartender and the staff was so friendly! 10/10 would come back :) read more

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The Tipsy Turtle is back OPEN! We love this place. Easy parking, beach access, great service, and relaxed vibes--what more could you want in a beach bar? We love to spend the day at the beach right out front, it's so easy to come up to the bar for drinks and food and to use the restroom. The showers help rinse the sand off before you head up and are a refreshing luxury here. The blackened fish tacos are my favorite dish, and The Turtle is a deliciously beachy rum drink. Highly recommend this place if you're spending a day at the beach in Galveston. read more

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Beautiful location, fun music, good drinks and bar food menu! The bartenders are super friendly and fun! Can't beat the view!

Cursed Nachos and a Side of Biohazard I don't usually leave reviews, but when you walk away from a seaside bar with what feels like a sci-fi level infection, it deserves a mention. My family and I were on a short vacation. We prepped our own meals every day -- except one. The one day we ate out? We chose this place. Within 24 hours, I had a sore throat, swollen glands, mucus buildup, and a cough that made me feel like I swallowed a hairball wrapped in regret. A few nights later, I'm waking up with both eyes sealed shut, spitting out yellow gunk, and trying to figure out if I accidentally ate something that escaped from Area 51. No fever. No cold before. Just this rapid descent into body horror after one visit. I ended up needing antibiotic eye drops and cold meds for a week -- all for a plate of nachos. Can I prove it was this place? No, But it was the only place we didn't cook for ourselves, and the timing couldn't be clearer. And before you blames allergies, I'm not allergic to shellfish. So hey -- eat there if you want. Just don't be surprised if your souvenir is less margarita, more mucus. read more

Good food outdoor beach restaurant. Walk up bar service. Picnic tables great drinks

Just ate there. It was sooooo good! And the prices were fantastic. I had a patty melt, probably the best I ever had. Onion rings were perfection. My husband had fish taco and that was great. Son had a Philly and it was packed with meat and awesome. Daughter had wings and they were good too. Fries were phenomenal. Was really surprised it wasn't packed, and it was so good! View couldn't be better. read more

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On a recent visit to Galveston, we wanted to find a dog-friendly spot with a great view where we could have a few drinks and relax for the afternoon. We tried to go during the normal business hours (while the open sign was up) and there was no one there and no signage for them being closed. We tried again the next day and luckily, they were open. Once we were there, we quickly noticed how long the lines were and heard others complaining about not only the drink prices but also how long it took to get through the line with just one person working. It was not the woman's fault but rather overly busy to not have a full staff. As such, my family and I decided to each order a drink bucket so that we didn't have to go up as frequently. I tried to order a frozen drink from the menu but was told they were not available and switched to a mango margarita on the rocks. My family also ordered a bloody mary and another margarita on the rocks. We wanted to love the drinks and later order food, but quicly realized one drink would be enough for us. The view was great and this has the potential to be an awesome place but the drinks were meh and they couldn't handle the rush. Until I hear that things have changed, I wouldn't visit again. read more

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This open air bar & restaurant is a fun place to stop for a great drink and quick bite to eat. The service may be slow due to staffing but. hey, you are suppose to be chilling at the beach anyway. Really interesting drink menu. Live music some nights (Thursday night when I was there) which adds the perfect vibe to the place. read more

rude. the food was good but the person taking drinks was so rude. it was a lady with a nose ring and i've never been served so aggressively. the experience would've been nice, but because of the brown haired waitress it was just straight up disappointing and unenjoyable. she was rude when we were ordering food and was very stuck up and just disrespectful. read more

Spicy margarita was excellent. Despite being very busy, food came out quickly. Burger and fish tacos were good. Can't beat the view!

Exactly what you want a sea-side joint to be! Great music, open air, good food--especially the fries--colorful decor, dog friendly, and right on the water. We were here at lunch and had great service. I recommend the frozen margarita--sweet and salty with a punch. I love day drinking at the beach! The server was friendly and courteous. Tipsy Turtle for the win! read more

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The best place to sit in the sun, have a drink and some good food. Bailey is a great bartender . So glad it is open again.

We were here twice both times was great. The first time Bobby was running crazy but his attention to detail was top notch. The second night Sam and Amanda were catering to our every need (and my brother in law is truely high maintenance). A must stop if you want a drink and pub food. read more

the atmosphere was nice and fun for kids definitely. however the food needs SO much work, so awful. not a single meal of ours was finished and more food was sent back/thrown away then ever. started with our "chips and queso" which was really just very stale chips covered in spray cheese. then our food came out, the fries were cold and uncooked, the chicken was brown and raw, the shrimp that was supposed to be grilled was completely raw and uncooked, and worst part was the fish and chips which came out so bad we could barely look at them. service lacked too besides one bartender! everyone else did not help at all, no napkins, silverware, nothing. never coming back. read more

With such a prime location for the residents and vacationers on this side of the island, you'd think they would have better food and better service. We stopped in for lunch during a weekday and were one of the few occupants. We waited and waited to be seen and ordered simple dishes - breaded shrimp and pulled pork. When we finally got our food it was low quality, and more expensive than deserved. I just think this is such a missed opportunity! read more

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Love this place!! I hope it stays open forever!!! Best place to come to if you want to be away from the crowd in Galveston city. You can take your drinks to the beach from the bar, And stay at the holiday inn next door. Perfect vacation away from home. Tipsy turtle will always be a fav of mine. Bar food is typical bar food don't expect any gormet stuff not sure about the previous review but I have never gotten sick here don't believe what people say! Loved the corn dog and the wings and the ranch was good af too! tipsy turtle is the place to be to get away! read more

They close very early, which was surprising for the bar like atmosphere. The location is beautiful, right on the beach. The food was ok - standard bar food, nothing special. Seemed a bit pricey, but you're paying for location. Sadly, they close before sunset. read more

Overpriced and extremely mediocre food where they charge for a cup of water with your meal. Really 1.5 stars. I had two greasy fish tacos plus a watery diet coke (no can) and my eating partner had a Philly cheesesteak sandwich which was just ok. Corn chips and some odd queso served up for appetizers. Picnic table or bar stool seating outside only. Good for having a beer here to enjoy the view and watch the aggressive table robbing seagulls. $50 with tips which the screen begs for. We're from Houston and expect better. Suggest driving to town for better eats, even if it is to Whataburger. read more

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So glad Tipsy Turtle is back! Great beachside location, casual relaxed atmosphere, good food and drink options, and good people. Give them a try. read more

August 25, 2021 I've lived here since 2013 and I'm finally checking this place out in spite of the bad reviews; why? It's 2 miles from my home...I wanted some zen from Mother Earth (gulf of Mexico) The food menu was great. Tacos, pizza, chicken fingers, burgers, etc good prices too. The take credit cards and the wait for food was quick. Plenty of parking. (Note: it's a Wednesday at 5:15pm) TT is next to a Holiday Inn so there was a crowd of tourists so, this place is probably always got business; only open until 9pm. Lots of rum drinks. (One of the brands used is Kenny Chesney's) but, the drinks were $10 each. Or get a 32oz for $20 (which I did of course...duh!) The view is fantastic and a direct walk onto the beach. They have outdoor showers to rinse off. I like the place an will go back. read more

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Great beach bar and grill. French fries and hamburger were amazing. Family loved the corn dogs, hamburgers and street tacos. It was fun to be able to be at the beach all day and walk a few feet to get lunch and drinks, not to mention having actual bathrooms and showers to use. Music was great and wait staff was really nice - even in the heat! The new owner has done a great job fixing the place up! read more

Great spot right on the beach! You order drinks and food at the bar, and everyone was curtious. Order the Jell-O shots and the Bahama Mama! We ordered food and it was your typical frozen bar food but it came out hot and we crushed it. Will go back! read more

We really loved the Tipsy Turtle during our recent stay on Galveston Island. We were staying at the Holiday Inn Club Vacations located right next-door to the Tipsy Turtle. I was, admittedly, a little discouraged to find out that the Holiday Inn and I had booked did not have a restaurant connected to it. I had looked at other Holiday Inns and those had restaurants (for example The Jetty), but when push came to shove, I booked the one that I thought would be best for my family without realizing there wasn't a restaurant. But we were in luck, because the Tipsy Turtle was right there easy to walk to whether you were at the hotel or at the beach. I will refrain from telling you how many margaritas I have from the Tipsy Turtle. It was many. One could say I was the Tipsy Turtle. My kids loved the food here and although I mostly drank my calories here, the food that I did have was really good. The best part really though is the vibes... this place has all the vibes. Sort of a Margaritaville for the Galveston crowd, every time I was in here it was lively, people were having fun, and you could tell everybody was on vacation. Except of course the hard-working servers, who were keeping everyone in food and drink despite a big demand. This cute little restaurant right on the beach was a big part of why I enjoyed staying where we stayed and why I plan to come back to this exact hotel again and again. However for all the money I spent at Tipsy Turtle I probably could've stayed just about anywhere on the island, but that's neither here nor there. read more

It's off to the west side - on the beach ! Open concept- beachy ! And laid back ! Fun atmosphere and variety of beverages at the bar read more

Expect over an hour for your food :( . Need more cooks or faster cooks. Slow as fudge. Hope my food is atleast good. So service gets a 2 to 3. Its not too packed so not sure what gives... The view is nice but thats it.. Edit food was good thou, just slow.. read more

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Nice little spot here on the ocean here in Galveston. Honestly... you should come here for drinks and/or just the fish cause that was the best meal. The chicken tenders were average, decent and usually the type I like but they were bland. I give them a B- grade on those. The fries were also bland, need more seasoning or something. They also have a seagull problem... so don't leave your food. Service was kind for us. read more

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Nice place on beach. Drink service is good BUT food service - not good . Order loss and 45+ min wait for food likely... Go for view and drinks , NOT for lunch or dinner and all will be ok read more

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I walked out. I don't care that this place is open air, bench seating fast food set up. I don't care that the wind was blowing 50mph and hard to sit and eat. I don't care that the place is pet friendly. What I do care is that when I start getting hair flying all around me, and a lady has her Australian collie up on the table and she has a steel grooming brush in her hand, as she's grooming her dog, on the table next to mine. Unacceptable! A true health violation and plain ignorant for someone to do in a supposed restaurant. The lady was a fool, but where is the management? they should have stopped her and escorted her and her two dogs out. I've got over 1100 reviews, but this is absolutely the first. Wowzer!! read more