Cutting across Texas to New Orleans, I knew we would be skimming the shore of the Gulf of Mexico…read more Shut up. My review, I can call it what I want. That being said, it had been some time since I've gotten some proper fish-n-chips. I had to remedy that. Especially since the BBQ fiasco the other day, I was going to go on a hunger strike, but once I made the sign, I got potato chip fingers on it and started to eat it. So, I decided to fight fire with fire, and figured I would eat myself happy again. Which I'm never mad about. Sometimes I make myself angry just so I can eat myself happy. And now, the rest of the story. I have learned that I enjoy Cod fish for my fish-n-chips. And I think also Haddock. I am not a fisher nor a fish. So it's hard for me to say. But I know Cod is one for sure. I also sometimes have baby mouth and am afraid of new things. I do know I love my fish battered and deep fried. I also know that Shark Shack had good reviews for their fish, so, that was all I needed to hear. Plus, it was a perfect little eatery with bar seating, table seating, and gifts! So you can bet your bottom dollar tomorrow I ordered the English fish-n-chips. Boy oh boy. Just like how Britain colonized all those countries back when it was the cool thing to do, these fish and chips colonized my taste buds. Respectfully. This plate came with FIVE logs of fish. FIVE! Maybe they were tubes of fish? Honestly, I don't care what shape they came in, they looked perfectly crunchy and perfectly brown and perfectly fish. The super cool extra bonus? These fish came with CRISPIES! I've only ever seen crisps with fish from Long John Silvers, whose fish is probably as far from Cod or Haddock as legally possible. I actually think one of my pieces of fish from there had shoelaces. Didn't matter. Still ate it. Respectfully. (If you aren't privileged enough to know what fish crispies are, there little batter pieces that fry or fall off the fish as they cook. Basically little crumblies. If you make a wish over a fork of them and get the forkful in your mouth without dropping any, your wish will come true). Homemade tartar sauce was good, but there was a certain flavor profile that I wasn't a fan of. It was still good to use on the fish rods, it just tasted a little too much out of the tartar sauce field for me. The meal was wrapped up nice and tight with lovely square-cut fries. Perfect doneness. Perfect Ketchup vessel. I could just stare at a pile of them all night. Mostly because I'm weird. Perfect Fish Capsules: 12/10 Ideal Fry Sticks: 12/10 Times I Would Re-visit: Infinite

It has taken me a little while to write this review purely because I am so torn on the rating. Some…read moreareas of our visit warrant a 3-star rating, and some a 4-star. I decided to lean more toward the 4-star side, so here we are. While in Galveston for a quick weekend getaway, we wanted to go out for dinner. Katie's was my first choice, but the wait was too long, so I pulled up Yelp to see what else was recommended. Shark Shack had great reviews, and when we arrived there was zero wait, so we went for it. The one area where I docked a star was the service. We were seated immediately but waited quite a while for our server to appear, and then even longer to get our drinks. I was so excited for a margarita, but when it arrived in a plastic cup, I was immediately disappointed. Plastic cups are for the beach and nightclubs, not a restaurant with a bar. And that's not where the awful drink experience ended -- it was so weak and just not good at all. Our server seemed so disinterested in everything: taking our order, answering questions, and when it came time to pay, we had to wait ages to see him and wave him down. The food was decent with no major complaints. It wasn't "blow your mind" amazing, but it was good. The owner -- well, I assume he was the owner -- came and spoke to us when he found out my husband was military, and he was really nice, friendly, and very supportive of the military community, offering a very generous military discount. That definitely raises the rating and is much appreciated, so thank you. Overall, the big fixes for me would be the service and the drink situation. I can't say we would rush to come back just because we love Katie's for the service, food, and drinks..

Hands down one of the best meals we have ever had. We are from Houston as well as in the restaurant…read morebusiness. We are admittedly food snobs. our meal from start to finish was nothing short of spectacular. We highly recommend starting with the CRAB STUFFED SHRIMP, (yum). The WEDGE (get a half!) is so good and fresh (I had no blue cheese, substituted with ranch). The WHITE (loaded chowder) and the JOBBER (loaded gumbo) were totally delectable. They both came with crispy garlic bread. THEN, even though we didn't need it, we shared the CRUISER LINGUINI (linguini with clams, bacon, white wine sauce, tomatoes, leeks) seriously totally to die for. We counted at least 30 little neck clams. We could have rolled out the door by now, but nooo... we had to have dessert. We chose the Crème Brûlée Trio. The selections are seasonal. Tonight was coconut, tres leches, and pecan. Of course we added cappuccino and Baileys. We couldn't have asked for anything better. Our server, Misty was a delight. We WILL be back!!

This was a fantastic meal. We had some recommendations from people on the plane with us and we also…read morehad some recommendations from our Uber driver, but ultimately we needed to find a restaurant that had available reservations for the evening. We made an 8:00 reservation and then we're running late and called to let them know. They had no issues when we arrived even though it was 20 minutes late. The restaurant was smaller than I expected but very nice and when we arrived we were among the last tables to be seated for the evening. The servers were fantastic, and especially our server, Haley, who took care of all of our needs. She kept our water glasses full, kept checking on us and took care of all of our dinner needs. My mother and I started with the chowder and house salad. We then ordered our meal and my mother had the Cedar Plank Salmon and I had the Blvd seafood sampler with Redfish, shrimp and scallops and both of our meals were outstanding. The seafood chowder, even just a cup was huge with tons of seafood, so much so I was wondering if I'd be able to eat my meal. It was filling but I devoured the seafood and found that I love Redfish! Yvonne came over mid meal to check on us. I presume she was a manager. Blvd is an outstanding and reasonable restaurant and I highly recommend that you check it out if you are in the area or coming to Galveston for a cruise. I look forward to returning in the future.

Food was excellent. Blackened Balsa fish was awesome! Only $17.99 for over 65. Came with baked…read morepotato and cole slaw. We started with 18 cold peel and eat shrimp! Wonderful! Husband had Gumbo and enjoyed it as well as the fried shrimp. Took home a slice of chocolate pecan brownie. Absolutely decadent! Food was served quickly. Server was fun and friendly!

What a darling little Victorian building with all the old finishes, the architecture is stunning,…read morethe staff are absolutely lovely and it is obvious it is a favorite of the locals as it has that everybody knows it everybody feel. Our server was a gem, happy to modify our lump crab Benedict's to include spinach, mushroom, and tomato, though the tomatoes weren't included, but he amended our ticket. The flavor was great, the only downside for me was that it was very much a crab CAKE. It was very soggy bread texture with very little crab, but when I did hit those lump pieces it was everything it should be. Maybe my expectations were too high, even for a coastal town. The hollandaise was good, eggs were a bit over poached, but still a little bit runny, and overall the flavor was good. I also had an Arnold Palmer that was delicious and hubby got a michelado with their house made Bloody Mary mix. Outstanding. I love the little things like house made sauces or mixes.

This has to be the BEST Burger in TEXSS! Mac sauce is on point. If you want a late night snack…read morethis cures all hangovers. Instantly, this is it. They have desert, shakes, Blue Bell..... Texas made kind of burger joint. If you're a tourist leave the seawall for one meal and give this place a visit. Extra Mac Sauce and the onion rings.... Thank me later. BV

I'm always reluctant to leave a negative review for a local business because I genuinely want to…read moresee local businesses succeed and thrive. That's especially true with MAC-IES on Broadway. When they first opened, I was excited to see them get their own space, and my early experiences were great--the service was fast, the food was good, and I was happy to support them. Unfortunately, something seems to have changed. On multiple recent visits for takeout, I've found myself waiting as long as 25 minutes for what should have been a relatively simple order, while customers who ordered after me and were dining in received their food much sooner. Unfortunately, the bigger issue is that when I finally get home, the order has frequently been wrong. I also typically order a chocolate shake with my meal. The shake is usually prepared almost immediately, which sounds great--except that by the time my food is ready, the shake has been sitting long enough to be completely melted. At that point, I usually just take the order and leave because I don't want to make a scene over something that should be easily avoidable. I've also used DoorDash to order from MAC-IES twice, and both times my order was incorrect. I've continued giving MAC-IES chances because I genuinely want to see them succeed. I believe in supporting local businesses, and I'd much rather leave a five-star review than a negative one. But after repeated problems with wait times, order accuracy, and overall consistency, I've reached the point where I have to be honest about my experience. Lesson learned: I'll be spending my money elsewhere. I sincerely hope MAC-IES can get these issues addressed because I'd like to see them succeed. But for me, enough is enough. I won't be returning to the Broadway location.

Best shrimp and grits I have ever had. Fantastic cocktail menu. Try the bloody Mary!…read more Vibes are good.

This place is absolutely beautiful--pretty, dainty, and full of charm. It's located in a quaint…read morepart of Galveston, which adds to the overall experience. We were promptly greeted by the hostess and initially seated in an area where there were quite a few bugs. Thankfully, they quickly accommodated us by moving us to a better table. The food was delicious and full of flavor. The ambiance was lovely, and the décor created a warm, inviting atmosphere. Although I can't quite put my finger on it, I felt like something was missing to make the experience truly memorable. Overall, it was a very enjoyable meal, and I'd recommend it if you're looking for a charming spot to dine in Galveston.

Atmosphere | 4.5/5…read more Hearsay on the Strand has a beautiful interior and a great overall ambiance. The decor and lighting is elegant, relaxing and warm. However, the music was a miss for me. It didn't match the setting at all and felt disconnected from the atmosphere of the restaurant. The music selection could definitely use some improvement. (Maybe jazz, or something by definetly not pop) Service | 5/5 Our waiter, Caleb, was AMAZING! He was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service throughout our visit. Service is the No.1 most important thing in my opinion and Caleb knocked it out the park. Food | 4/5 I ordered the braised short rib, and the meat was incredibly TENDER! While I enjoyed the texture, I do think it could have used a little more flavor. A good marinade or deeper seasoning before cooking would really help bring out the richness of the meat. Now, the grits served underneath were extremely disappointing. They were water flavored and cold. Good grits need heavy cream or half-and-half, butter, and seasoning. For a dish like this, adding cheese would help. The pairing felt like an afterthought, almost as though they were trying to find a way to use up extra grits. My recommendation: Substitute the grits for mashed potatoes and request butter on the side. I think mashed potatoes would pair much better with the short rib. I got an off menu cozy apple turn over. It would have been good but it was cold. I definitely recommend it if we ensure it's hot when it comes. They switched it out for the Crème Brûlée for me and that was good! It had such a great crunch on the top layer. Overall Experience | 4/5

YET AGAIN. This place just sucks. I am mad at myself for giving it another shot. It's still a…read morepretty restaurant and you WANT it to work. You want it to be good. But it never is. In addition to the food order being incorrect and slow, it wasn't good. The gumbo was a soup base with very little vegetable. It has chopped up pieces of white meat chicken mixed in and 2 decent shrimp thrown on top. The rice was undercooked - it was crunchy. The wedge salad had one cherry tomato split in half. The blue cheese dressing dressing was essentially mayonnaise with squares of not great blue cheese. Anyway - the island has so many great restaurants. Go somewhere with good food.

Jackie was our server as we sat in bar and had a beautiful view. She was awesome and made sure my…read moredrink was made perfect by making it herself. Red fish spot on and Diablo shrimp soo good. Thanks for great dinner!!

My husband and I were there tonight. The food looked and tasted great! No complaints that it wasn't…read moregood. We left and we both barely made it home without having to go to the bathroom. We are SO sick! The food was bad, something we had. Given the fast pace, and turnover things are being missed. I would have recommended this place but this is serious! Both of us, that fast. Something is not right there and precautions are not being taken. Our waitress was amazing, atmosphere was appealing and food tasted as expected good/ fair. Like any ordinary place. Note: I don't leave reviews unless the place is AMAZING or THAT BAD! This is a public service announcement. Please consider other places!!! Health services needs to pay them a visit!

Food was amazing ambiance was amazing service was wonderful perfect way to end off our Galveston…read moretrip amazing 5stat review waiter was so kind

Great Food ... Really !!! We have enjoyed every meal. Nice…read more Staff. The atmosphere is favorable for the best steak I have eaten in a long time. Totally recommend the Steak salad!

We ended our birthday weekend evening at Sonny's and had a wonderful time! The muffuletta was…read moreperfect for after a night of drinking, and they magically produced a birthday cake for us! So nice!

Outstanding Muffuletta! The best on the island! My wife and I ordered the whole Muffuletta and we…read morehad plenty to bring home for the next day. Very friendly and helpful staff. Richard gave us a great history lesson of Sonny's Place with all of the old pictures on the wall. This place is a Galveston treasure! Plenty of free parking all around the restaurant.

Yummy food! The food…read morewas yummy, the service was quick, the place is clean and easy to get to. We will definitely be back!

When I think of a catfish poboy I think of soft toasty French bread, mayo, crisp lettuce, tomato…read moreslices, pickles, and fresh catfish dipped in cornmeal seasoned and fried HARD. Sadly that's not what I got! Imagine my surprise when I opened a sandwich with 4 unseasoned pieces of fish, chopped lettuce and tomatoes and tartar sauce. We asked if we could do half fish and shrimp. Yes but the shrimp are $1.50 EACH! Asked how many shrimp come on a shrimp poboy? 4... There was people in and out so I'm sure people love it there. It's just not for us.