What an amazing spot for an outing, can't believe I never knew about this place all this while! What a discovery! A beautiful waterfront restaurant with such a relaxing vibe. We absolutely loved the outdoor dining area, and the rocking booths were such a unique touch, it genuinely gave that fun boat-like feeling! Coming to the food, every dish we tried was delicious. The artichoke dip with pita was excellent (so glad it came with pita instead of tortilla chips!), and the texture of the dip was just perfect. The Diablo oysters were superb, and the grilled snapper with jumbo shrimp was such a hearty, satisfying dish. The only thing that felt a bit underwhelming was my virgin daiquiri, especially with the whipped cream topping, which didn't quite work for me. But, everything else was just amazing! We also took a lovely walk by the bay afterward, and their tiki bar for private events looked absolutely gorgeous. What a hidden gem!! read more

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We had a very poor server with an attitude, my Mahi Mahi was way over cooked and Dry, The Wife's Blacked Red Fish was over cooked and dry Very poor experience read more

Thank you Top Water for having consistently fantastic food and great service. A friend and I went to sit in the bar area to have a couple of cocktails,spinach artichoke dip, some delish Ruby Reds, and some Oysters Rockefeller.....ALL were delicious! (Love that you can still have the dip with the chips!) It was a nice change from the past two, less than stellar meals, at those last restaurants we visited. It was a gorgeous day at a fab restaurant! read more

You can't beat the ambiance here, it never disappoints! The food is fresh and tasty. Our table of six enjoyed the food. The service was not fabulous this time but it's been good in the past. Everyone has off days and to be fair they were pretty busy. I'll definitely be back. read more

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The traditional appetizers I normally get were fine....crab fingers and sinkers. Significant other got fried shrimp and oysters, and he liked it. I ordered a side salad and a lobster bisque. I am very good at cooking gumbo, so I ordered something I don't cook so I wouldn't be critical but dang! Not that I have eaten a lot of lobster bisque but I do not recommend it. I have no idea what veggies were in there but it tasted like cheesy cauliflower soup with tiny bits of lobster here and there. It was orange. I forgot my phone or I would definitely have posted a photo. Not creamy and smooth like you would picture a bisque. Lumpy, cauliflower tasting with lots of cheese. And I like cauliflower. I'm a big fan of fried cauliflower but not when I think I'm eating Lobster Bisque. Rant over. Not their best item. They do have good food there and an excellent view. read more

My wife and I have been eating at TopWater grill for several years now. We both just love the fried catfish dinners and swear that it just melts in your mouth. We're senior citizens and have eaten lots of seafood around the world but have never eaten anything better than those from TopWater grill. Really good stuff!! read more

Food and service is always so good and the view is so beautiful! We celebrated my #71Birthday this evening! read more

I really like this place. It was a great change of pace from the city. It almost felt like I was out of town somewhere and I guess technically I was, but not really. All the food was super tasty. All the fish and shrimp very fresh. I really enjoy the mixed veggies. They have an outdoor patio area that's right on the water. I have no complaints on anything we tried, even the margarita was good. Our waitress was super friendly and very accommodating. Burger is a win! The meat was so juicy and cooked to perfection. Gumbo surprisingly had a really good flavor. They did have quite a few onions and green peppers. It didn't mess up the flavor, but it felt like I was eating more of that than the meat. Fish with scallops and shrimp was seasoned well. Must try! read more

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My friend and I visited right at sunset, and we had a beautiful view! The dining room is fun with a giant fishing lure and a boat hanging from the ceiling. Outdoors, the big party pavilion looked fun, too. I tried the lobster bisque, and it was super chunky with lots of lobster! My friend had the seafood gumbo, and she said it was delicious. For dinner, our very nice waiter recommended the redfish deluxe topped with the crab and shrimp. I loved the tequila sauce! My friend had the grilled shrimp. We both enjoyed the veggies. We were so full that we couldn't even eat dessert. It was a really enjoyable dinner. read more

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Had a great evening w over 50 guests at our 50th Anniversary party upstairs at this lovely restaurant. The food, service and am ambience were excellent! They over performed for us. The lightly fried fish and shrimp were so good and fresh. The french fries were perfect and the vegetables were fresh, hot and eaten by all. This place rocks and treated us all as kings! Thnx to a job well done! read more

TopWater Grill - Great fresh seafood, service and ambiance! Love this place, the food and the views! - Seafood Near Me - San Leon, Texas

The atmosphere alone is worth it! There are super neat swinging benches/tables outside overlooking the water. I didn't get a pic bc they were occupied but man they were cool!!! We sat inside in a corner with glass windows on all sides. It was perfect - my kids watched the birds, boats, fisherman cleaning their catches, etc. plus all of the fun decor inside. The food was good. I didn't love my redfish, but the shrimp & scallops were great! We had a ton of apps that I forgot to take pics of too - torpedos, calamari, mozzarella sticks - all delicious!! I loved that they came w ranch & marinaras. Also not pictured was the gigantic and delicious chicken fried steak! Our table order CF steak & chicken - both were amazing & I wish I got a pic before they were devoured. We also had 3 desserts: blueberry bread pudding (hands down, the best dessert of the 3), key lime pie (I would not recommend - it wasn't the right consistency/ too thin/runny), and chocolate mousse cake (a fan favorite for the kids). Full transparency, our waitress was pretty grumpy and didn't seem like she was having a good shift. The bartender was super friendly and made up for the customer service that was lacking from the server. read more

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The food is fantastic here (specifically the calamari as it is melt-in-your-mouth good). Went here with family and our server, Lacy, is such a sweetheart and made the experience even better! Being right on the coast and seeing the open water is a gorgeous view. read more

TopWater Grill - Mahi Mahi Avocado, Fried Freid Shrimp Dinners, - Seafood Near Me - San Leon, Texas

We drove 45 miles to have lunch here. It was a beautiful cool and sunny day in Houston and this was the perfect spot. Nestled right on the water with five docks for boat guests and also features a boat ramp, this is a large restaurant with outdoor dining and two event spaces. Once you get onto the property you would gauge where to park based upon how other vehicles are positioned, it's a dirt gravel and sand lot with no lines. There is ample parking and the wind that greets you is very refreshing. We were kindly greeted upon entry and immediately sat. As you can imagine, a oceanfront restaurant will feature window tables that immerse you with the outside environment and immediately beyond that glass are outdoor tables set just the right distance away so as not to interfere with the guests inside by the window. Our server Lauren greeted us and inquired if we've dined with them before, that was a great question, I think all servers should ask that question. Lauren guided who needed guidance and informed us all of specials and answered our questions regarding modifications and made a few suggestions. Perfect. We immediately got the Oysters Diablo and a round of beers. The Oysters Diablo was presented on a heavy metal serving dish with indentations for each oyster to fit into, served with American Baguette (mediocre) roast rounds and a lemon wedge. This dish, sans the bread, was so delicious, will order next time I visit for sure. We then followed up with some more beer and the entrees, my partners ordered from the lunch menu and I opted for the regular menu, for we did drive quite a while to get here and I figured we could share from one another's plates. They opted for some fried seafood and I got the pecan crusted Snapper with the Redfish setup (lump crab and WGC shrimp and scallops in a butter sauce), OH WOW! This meal was executed to perfection, balance in all flavor notes and the fish had a moist, firm and flaky texture, I mean just WOW! I was very impressed, so impressed I can take my wife here now . Lauren was fantastic and attentive, funny and professional, she made the experience that much better. They have a gift shop with merch as you enter and this is where the restrooms are located, at the front of the restaurant. read more

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It's been awhile since we've been in since we moved two hours away. But one thing that hasn't changed its the food!! For starters I ordered a dozen Oysters on the half shell and two orders of seafood stuffed Jalapenos for the rest of our group! They were both phenomenal as usual! My wife had the grilled seafood platter, or daughter had the pecan crusted redfish, I had the fried Shrimp and Oyster combo, our 10 year old had the a fried shrimp basket. Our food was delicious! My daughter said that the Pecan crusted redfish was a little dry and tough, but was good! Our waiter was on top of everything and kept checking on us to see if we needed anything. The Ambience was really nice as there aren't any bad views from anywhere there! You can look out from about anywhere and have great views of Galveston Bay and watch the ships out in the Channel. They have outside seating that is fantastic when the weather is right. And a big plus is that you can come by boat and dock right at the restaurant! It did not disappoint!! read more

TopWater Grill - At TopWater Grill eating Seafood with the family - Seafood Near Me - San Leon, Texas

What an absolute gem. I sat outside right by the water -- beautiful view, perfect weather, and that calm breeze that just makes you forget about real life for a bit. The server was fantastic -- super helpful and patient while I tried to make up my mind. Ended up going with the Redfish, and it was perfect. Flaky, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Paired it with an amazing sangria that honestly deserves its own review. Between the food, service, and view, this place nailed it. If you're anywhere near here, stop debating and just go. read more

food was great and service was even better. I believe our waiter was named Jeff. We participated in a VW car show on their property and beautiful location. read more

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Mmmm my new favorite seafood restaurant this place is a hidden gem!! The service is friendly and make you feel like family, the fact you are on a dock and see boats roll up and the ocean out the windows all around the restaurant make it top tier place to sit and enjoy amazing seafood. They even have rocking tables outside which are unique. read more

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Natalie and Savanna on June 13 were the experience from the second we sat down at the bar. I started off as high maintenance and Natalie rolled with it! And by the end of our lunch, there was enough salty and sweet for all around including those who wanted in on the fun. We loved them and would request them again in a heartbeat! The food was amazing also! read more

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My husband and son went 6/3/26 Within one hour both with massive cramping, nausea and them diarrhea. We will never go back. Be warned and go to pier 6 or opus read more

Went to Top Water with my wife, our first visit. The food is fantastic, I had the gumbo and it's authentic Cajun gumbo. Our service was fast and courteous. We both liked the down ro Earth atmosphere. The general manager, Charlie, stopped by our table to speak to us. Will definitely visit again. read more

Service and location are great. Fun outdoor dining at sunset. Food? not so much. The Wahoo special was ok, the fish being great and the jalapeño cream sauce awful. Vegetable sides were generous and fresh but needed seasoning. The Redfish with shrimp and scallops was covered in old grease and ruined the dish. Completely. Only highlight was the Diablo Oysters. read more

TopWater Grill - Diablo Oysters - Seafood Near Me - San Leon, Texas

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Food, service and ambience all wonderful! We were in early afternoon. Very relaxing views.

First time visitors. We chose a table outside for our group of five. Ordered Royal Reds Shrimp boil, Chili Red Snappers entrees. Ordered drinks. Food was good, service was good. Would visit again. read more

Not as good as we remembered but ambiance is great. Service was fast and the food was pretty good. We will always go back because of the setting. read more

Great food, staff, and ambiance. One of my father place to eat lunch before passed. I will always have a special place in my heart for Topwater Grill read more

TopWater Grill - One of my fathers favorite places. Really miss our lunches here - Seafood Near Me - San Leon, Texas

Date night and I have to say for a Friday service was on point. Our server was attentive for being as busy as he was. Drinks were decent, not as strong as I would have liked it. I was kind of disappointed with the Royal Red shrimp because it was overcooked and gritty. The oysters were in point so that made up for the royal red shrimp. The fried fish and shrimp were good, the coleslaw I was crazy about but the fries made up for that. All in all it was good. It was kind of warm but not terrible. read more

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Excellent restaurant, near the sea and raisonnable prices. The service is excellent and you can see it's not a tourist spot where it's expensive for nothing. Always ask locals for restaurant, cause the places they suggest are always good and less expensive. I ate shrimp and scallops and it was excellent and fresh. I recommend this restaurant ! Excellent restaurant près de la mer, avec des prix raisonnables. Demandé toujours aux gens qui habitent la ville que vous visiter pour des suggestions de restaurants. Le service est excellent, et les prix abordables. J'ai mangé des crevettes et des pétoncles, et c'était très bon. Je vous recommande ce restaurant ! read more

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The restaurant is right in the water. The ambiance is awesome. They have a sea vibe and the decor is nice. The wait staff is very friendly and the service was excellent. The food was awesome and the portions are very generous. Well with the drive out there and fun for the whole family. read more

TopWater Grill - Seafood Spinach and Artichoke Dip - Seafood Near Me - San Leon, Texas

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Hidden Gem in San Leon Top Water Grill is hands down one of the most hidden gems in San Leon. Despite the abundance of seafood eateries in the area, this place stands out as top-notch from the moment you walk through the doors. You are greeted by a professional and welcoming staff that makes you feel right at home. The food is absolutely delicious and fresh, with mouth-watering dishes that make you want to come back again and again. If you are a local, you'll most definitely find yourself returning frequently. And if you're just passing through as a tourist, you will never forget this place. A special shoutout goes to Charlie, the manager. He is by far the nicest gentleman you will ever meet and truly has everything running smoothly, from the attentive waitstaff to the incredible freshness of the seafood served. With the best curb appeal in town and stunning views of the bay, Top Water Grill is hands down one of my favorite go-to restaurants in San Leon. read more

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Busy but great food. We had the sinkers, stuffed mushrooms, oysters Rockefeller, oysters Diablo, and stuffed shrimp. All very delicious. Great vibe right on the water. Server was fabulous. read more

We haven't been here in over 10 years since we moved away from the area. Came back for a bday dinner and found it to be just as good as when we left! I usually get coconut shrimp cuz i wont make that at home, but they have so many good fish options its hard to chose just one. I went with the Chili Pepper Red Fish and was not disappointed!!! Veggies were cooked great on the side. The bobbers (crab cake balls) were good and enough for 2-3 people to share. Calamari was enough for 3-4people, but my son ate that as his meal and loved it. My husband got the mahi fish tacos and said they are the best! Large chunks of mahi (no skimping here) Water front property. Plenty of parking. Indoor and outdoor seating. Bar seating as well. read more

TopWater Grill - Calamari rings - Seafood Near Me - San Leon, Texas

The reason we make the drive from Bellaire Texas on nice days is the Consistently fresh seafood, prepared just right, good service and a fantastic waterfront view and atmosphere. This lesser known out of the way San Leon location conveniently equates to smaller crowds (more local) and less holiday hysteria. Calm, good, enjoyable and value. A little further than Kehma, but well worth it in my book! read more

Everything was wonderful! I was visiting from Nederland. We do a lot of good seafood here, so I have a discerning palate. Translation: I am picky. Our server was nice, fast and efficient. I had catfish tacos - best ever. Yummy sauce. Even the tastiest beans and rice! Other orders: Roasted (?) Oysters, crab balls and Caesar salad. The weather was perfect, and the gliding seats - wonderful. read more

Today I celebrated my birthday at TopWater Grill. Everything was excellent - the service, food, dessert, wine and ambiance. We were amazed at the reasonable prices, high quality of food and huge portions on the lunch menu. Thank you Tanya for your excellent care & service!! We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Had lunch today at Topwater with relatives from Boston. The food and service were great as always. Eating outside on the gliders next to the water a PLUS. So relaxing sitting, eating, and visiting - watching the gulls and pelicans soar and play. A great day getaway. read more

Service was incredible. View nice next to water. The food was meh. Started with their shrimp cocktail with their Jumbo shrimp. Added photo of theirs and one from Floyd's . The drunken redfish was ok. Note seasoning and would have been great as the portion size was nice on fish. read more

TopWater Grill - Top Water's" Jumbo" shrimp cocktail - Seafood Near Me - San Leon, Texas

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This place is not fancy or pretentious, it does offer a decent beach/salt life vibe. The servers are very attentive and informative! I had the blackened mahi maji and it was excellent in presentation and execution! I don't eat here as much as I like it is a drive for me and usually no matter the day and time they are busy! read more

Worth a try, for a late lunch or early dinner Glad I came to experience this one, great way to end the day!!!

Our party of four being in the area decided to drop in for a quick drink. Once we received our drinks which did not taste like the drinks we ordered, I asked the bartender if she had the wrong order. The bartender was very rude and did not even try to help us in any way. When we asked for our check, the waitress took forever to check us out and come to find out she lost our credit card. Our credit card was given to another customer come to find out, thankfully it did not get in the wrong hands. The service was absolutely terrible and very unprofessional! Will not be going back again! read more

Great location on the water with fun outdoor tables. Perfect for families. Good food and service! read more