From the moment I arrived around 8pm, the host was incredibly accommodating and truly went above and beyond. Her attention to detail and sense of urgency were very impressive -- she made me feel welcomed right away. I chose to dine at the bar, and the bartender was just as amazing. She was friendly, attentive, and even spoke Spanish, which made the experience even more comfortable. She walked me through the menu and helped me choose some great options. The drinks were made perfectly, and the food was absolutely spot on for the price. I ordered the red snapper (or redfish -- can't fully recall) along with the mac and cheese with crawfish tails... and wow. Everything was so flavorful and well-prepared. The chef did an outstanding job. And that bread pudding? DELICIOUS. This was my first time here, and it was a solid 10/10 experience. I will definitely be coming back soon. read more

Lunch at Waterman's in Galveston was fantastic. The grilled shrimp was absolutely amazing--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. We sat on the second-floor patio, and the bay views were incredible, making it an ideal spot for a relaxed lunch with a coastal vibe. Service and atmosphere were on point. The only small suggestion would be to rinse the rice a bit more, as it came out slightly mushy--but that didn't take away from an otherwise excellent meal. Would definitely return, especially for the food and those views! read more

Waterman's Restaurant - Grilled Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Pleasant dining outside. Good food the kids liked watching boats while waiting to eat

This is a higher end seafood restaurant located on the back bay off Stewart Road next to Galveston CC. Nice ambiance and the food and service to match. Depending upon day/time and season waits can be long. But they are great place to go. read more

The food was very good! The Red Drum was very fresh. The patio area is nice on a sunny afternoon. Our waitress was fast and friendly. Waterman's is a little off the main road but it's worth it to enjoy some yummy food. read more

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3.75 stars The food was really good. We got a seat on the patio with a beautiful view. Once the sun goes down the mosquitoes come out of nowhere. If you're coming after sundown - sit inside. Service was really slow. But I think it's because they're a bit understaffed. I'm coming on offseason (October). So that's understandable. Despite service being slow - staff was very kind. The inside of the restaurant had a really nice ambience as well. We'll be back again. read more

Waterman's Restaurant - View from the patio. - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Seated immediately on a Sunday evening at 7:45. Sat outside but the wind came up and we were easily seated in doors. Nice waitress that allowed us to divide the check easily. I had the crab cakes, salad, and crawfish Mac and cheese. Food was nice and hot and we were able to finish up right before closing. Got easy to go containers. It was Father's Day and my dad's 85 birthday. My dad fell down the stairs onto my sister and two employees quickly came to his aide and help him up. Of course that's when we saw the elevator!! Nice place read more

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Underwhelming experience. We came back to Waterman's during happy hour and were told they were not doing happy hour during spring break. Doesn't make a lot of sense when they were completely empty and over staffed but ok. Maybe use some of that staff to put that information on your website so that people know not to come here. They were also out of a number of menu items. Despite being one of the only tables, service was slow. Food was nothing special. The best part of Waterman's is the atmosphere and views. Otherwise, go somewhere else for good food and happy hour. read more

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Delicious food! The big hits were blackened and fried shrimp. The bisque was great too. We had a family dinner here and the hostess was the most helpful, gracious person. She made it easy for us to navigate a large group that can be difficult to please. Margaritas were great and everyone had a delightful time. Thank you for a memorable end to our family vacay! read more

Service was excellent, but the food did not justify the prices. $70 filet was underwhelming, $50 redfish was fine but not special, and even the kids' meals were very overpriced. Desserts lacked flavor, and charging extra for bread at this price point was surprising. Automatic 22% gratuity was also not clearly communicated. We expected much more based on the reputation. Disappointing overall. read more

The food is a little overpriced but decent. Typical Galveston prices for the summer season. Service was slow at first but they picked up the slack. Inside is very casual but you over look the bay and the sunset is amazing! read more

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Service was great sat there two hours and no food table of six we gave up ordered our food to go dumbass manager says what can I do better or you serious would not recommend. read more

This is our second visit to Waterman's in 30 days. We had such a good experience the first visit that we were drawn back when visiting Galveston again. For starters, the ambiance is fishing lodge nice. Nothing stuffy since it is at a marina. Lots of wood and space. The views are great and we saw a gorgeous sunset on our first visit. Regrettably there were too many clouds on our second visit. No fault of Waterman's. The service is generally attentive and knows when to leave you to your conversation or drop by to take your order. Overall, the food is good. I had redfish for my first visit that was cooked properly with good seasoning. My second visit I had the Seafood Treasure Chest which is angel hair pasta with a lemon caper sauce and topped with shrimp, scallops and lump crab meat. Lots of food and no skimping on the seafood. Other guests had the grilled shrimp with cilantro rice and vegetable of the day (green beans). Appetizers were a small miss and I might just skip them next time. Wine list is sufficient with good prices. We will return and hopefully get the sunset we saw the first visit. read more

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Food was good, lobster bisque had nice size lobster meat in it and the Salmon/shrimp Alfredo was good. Chairs are a little odd at the tables, they could be updated. read more

Excellent bisque and Shrimp and Grits! Great service. Perfect place to sit and relax!

The food, atmosphere, and service were all fantastic. The crab cake appetizer was absolutely incredible - the best crab cake I've ever had! We also really enjoyed the ahi tuna appetizer and the filet mignon with crab topping, lobster ravioli, and pecan crusted red snapper with lump crab topping entrees. Everything was delicious! read more

Waterman's Restaurant - Ahí tuna appetizer - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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This place is big! A great spot for live music, water views and a comfortable atmosphere. We sat downstairs in the main dining area. They were setting up for a wedding, so I couldn't see the top floor. At the entrance, they have an outdoor side bar area which I would assume is for overflow on busy days. I was surprised how much space they have at the place! The service was a little slow, especially for not being busy. It seems like it was more in coordination with the drink orders. It took way too long to get a wine, a beer, and a Bloody Mary to our table. I would have ordered a third drink, but it was seriously getting on my nerves that it took so long. I gave her 2 tries, but it seems there was an issue of some sort. She looked to be very young, so maybe it was a generational thing. The food was great. I had the coconut shrimp, one friend had the fish and chips and the other friend had the regular shrimp. We all enjoyed our meals. Everything was delivered promptly to our table. Big portions, hot and fresh. Their fries are extremely good! Best fries I've had in a long time! The water view is fantastic! The downstairs is completely shaded, so you don't get too hot. I was very happy with the ambiance. The live music was awesome. Don't forget to tip your entertainment! Ryan Guidry was on point with a great mix of songs with an excellent voice. Thoroughly enjoyed his music. They have a tiny t-shirt shop at the main entrance, a small marina, rocking chairs in the shade near the dock, and multiple dining spaces. People launch their boats here, and if you catch fish you want cooked, they will prepare it for you for a cost (don't recall the price; I just remember seeing it noted on the menu.) For all 3 of us, with 5 drinks total, our bill was $109.51. I thought that was pretty good for the view, live music, and good food. Side note: they are dog friendly. I saw one person with their pooch. Love dog friendly places. They are family/friends too! read more

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Great place for some afternoon snacks and cold beverages. Came by boat on a beautiful summer day. Live music is really good. Service is very attentive and friendly. Coming back for a nice dinner soon! read more

Waterman's Restaurant - Me and my son. - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Best seafood in Galveston! Service was top notch and we loved the outdoor seating. We will definitely be back.

We're regulars at Watermans and always enjoy our visits. The food is consistently delicious, the views are stunning, and the service is reliably good. We've never had any issues. read more

Celebrated my sister-in-law's birthday at Waterman's. The menu was limited, but the food was good. For the price, thought the food would be a bit more flavorful. I was expecting that after reading the other reviews. Service was friendly and accommodating. There are not many dining options around Galveston, when looking for somewhere nice, versus a dive bar. Ambiance was great. The 1st floor is more of an open seating outdoor dining experience. The 2nd & 3rd floor is more comfortable seating and air conditioned. Parking is located across the street. They do offer indoor & outdoor seating, all with water views. read more

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Best food on the island! Excellent service, highly recommend for enjoyable evening. Mix drinks were awesome.

What a nice, final vacation dinner! Ms. Phatty made sure we had every single thing we needed! The food was amazing. Our table had a filet, ribeye, pasta, crab cakes and the Texas style redfish and each of us believed our dish was the best. I appreciate that the wine was not ridiculously overpriced and loved the view. We will be back! read more

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I wanted this to be a five star meal. It was a nostalgic return after many years of living away and visiting Galveston . My granddaughter ordered the beef tips without gravy for $30. The plate had only beef tips over rice. No vegetable, no bread, nothing else.! I ordered the Waterman's salad for $20....the greens were varied and fresh but only greens with red onion and two small fried cheese balls. The dressing was delicious but the salad needed much more for $20. Our waiter was absolutely wonderful and the ambience there is delightful. Since it was her birthday, they gave her a free dessert which was so appreciated and delicious. read more

Service and atmosphere were very good. Prices were high. The bacon wrapped shrimp was good but not great. Lobster bisque was good but we've had better. The cheesy grits were outstanding. Three stars only. Have no plans to return. read more

Expensive den a mf. 50 bucks for a small ass fillet of red snapper and some lil spinach leafs and mac n cheese. Go somewhere else.

Such an amazing date night! 100% recommend requesting a table by the window for the view. Canello was our waiter and he was the best and was kind and accommodating. He explained what made some dishes stand out from others and provided excellent service. The food and drinks were amazing, and my husband said it was the best old fashioned he had ever had. Definitely look forward to going again! read more

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This place has some elegant vibes, but isn't pretentious. We liked it a lot. The staff was really nice. The food is really good. Lobster bisque was fantastic. I got the blackened chicken which was good. The bummer was that they were out of a lot of the appetizers and fish that we ordered. Other wise I would give it 5 stars. read more

Went Saturday Lunch 2 pm pretty day for such a nice day. Overall a perfect place for a eat with a nice view. The furniture is a little to formal for the inside and the kitchen too exposed for the customers to see. The food was good enough but expensive. $48 for the snapper? Wow thank you Joe Biden. The drinks were especially good. So if you want to relax and drink thos place is perfect but stay lite on the food read more

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We ate at the bar. Katelyn was our server from the bar! Great service and amazing food. Definitely one of the best fish and chips I have ever had. Thank you read more

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Most amazing food! My recommendations and score 1-10: Lakeside salad -10 add Gumbo-9 TX Blackberry Chipotle Salmon - 8 - only because the vegetables but the mash potatoes make up for it. Double chocolate brownie with ice cream - 8 - because the severe sweetness. Side of mashed potatoes -10 - we always take some to go! Bloody Mary's - 7 Crawfish - 9 Oysters on the Half Shell - 9 Bread Basket - 8 - butter is delicious! Alfredo - 6 - not their specialty. They are a seafood restaurant Chicken tenders for kids - 10 - (per my child) Best view! Great staff. Terry is awesome she just promoted to manager. Well deserved. read more

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food is meh, the service is pretty good if your not in a big hurry. but the perfect place to sit and have drinks and watch the sunset.

Delicious food. We had the appetizer sampler, coconut shrimp, fish and chips, and redfish. Great martinis. Sit outside. Nice views and comfortable with fans. Camilo was great, very attentive and gave us nice recommendations. He didn't rush us which sometimes happens so we loved him for that. read more

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Atmosphere was relaxing. The crab cakes were delicious along with the boudin balls. Much better than the last time I visited. However the coconut shrimp came out very greasy. Overall, I'd still make a visit here when I'm town. read more

Super easy and accommodating on reservations. Fried scallops, shrimp, and shrimp and grits are exceptional read more

Waterman's Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

This place is a class act in every way. We travel all Over the US and this is one of my top 5 restaurants of all time. The food is consistently awesome the fried fish could use more seasoning but the fried shrimp are some of the best anywhere. Absolutely world class! The staff is always amazing and goes above and beyond every time. The place has a high class yet relaxed atmosphere reminiscent of the best of the gulf coast mixed with a little Key West. The views are some of the best. Several times we have been there during summer storms and watching the wind pick up and lightning through the big north facing wall of glass is incredible. This place it truly one of the best all around restaurants anywhere. We visit at least once every time we go down to spend some time on the island. There is also a long walkway over the marina slips and well as outdoor seating. Make reservations if you're going on a weekend or holiday. read more

We had a great experience here and loved our food! The dining area is nice, we sat by the windows overlooking the pier at the marina, it was lovely. The shrimp and grits were absolutely delicious! The calamari and boudin balls were great starters. Also, this Mac n cheese is some of the best I've ever had, loved the creamy Alfredo infusion. Drinks were good. Our waiter was awesome and took good care of us. Overall great experience and I would recommend! read more

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The food, service and atmosphere were amazing. I highly recommend the lobster bisque. Truly the best I've ever had! I'd love to get their recipe! read more

Not good...at all! I had high hopes but this was bad..like really bad. Where do I start...the service was good, this has nothing to do with that. We ordered calamari and shrimp cocktail to start. Calamari was decent but shrimp were overcooked. Oh well, wrote that one off. Wedge salad...meh. I've had way better. It's the entrees that were the true failure though. $46 for a piece of blackened redfish. NO flavor whasoever. Dry...and I mean dry. This fish was old. And cold!! Cheesy grits..Don't. Just don't. It was more like stove top stuffing than grits. My son's crab cakes? I have no clue how you can mess those up but they did. Flavorless and just not good with a funny taste to them. $219 bill for a D- meal. Won't be back. read more

Omg where do i start. The drinks and service was amazing. The waiters are so nice. The food was SO GOOD. a little pricey but oh my lord is it worth it!! read more