Plastic in my taco killed the thrill! It could really use a good cleaning. View is great! read more

Location, location, location!!! Enough said about barge 295. The service is very attentive, food is great. And being on the water makes everything better. read more

Disappointed, walked up to the top part, sat down and all the servers and workers were just talking at the bar. Never acknowledged us about 15 minutes went by and still after nothing we got up and left read more

OK, so my wife and I tried this place last night. Haven't been in there since it was the Turtle Club, probably 40 years ago! Choppy on the Lake so you could feel the barge moving, pretty cool. Server was excellent except I asked for a chilled mug and got a styrofoam cup, she may not have heard me, cannot drink cold beer in styrofoam, so switched to wine and got it in a styrofoam cup!! Really need to invest in some glassware! Tried the lobster roll and it was very good as were the fries. Kind of weird, there was a bible study group there and fairly noisy. Really didn't want to listen to that while trying to enjoy dinner!! Cool view looking out over the Lake!! Not sure we'll be back. read more

Been here a handful of times over the past year. Live in Houston but love to come down to shop Maas Nursery and found this gem. So dog friendly that they not only remembered us and our pup months later but also the water dish we had left behind and not even realized. Do not sleep on the ruby red shrimp, they are so buttery and rich. Gulf oysters on the half shell is always a classic choice. Tried snow crab clusters here for the first time today and was very happy with that choice. The seafood here is slap yo momma kind of good. The atmosphere is relaxed like hanging out on your Dad's back deck, service is friendly and the drinks are flowing. The signage on the road could be better but if everybody knew about this place I wouldn't be able to get a table. read more

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Came here April 16. The food was awesome. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because I ordered lemon pepper wings and garlic pam was brought out. And when we informed waitress she took them and brought back the same garlic pam wings but the kitchen sprinkled lemon pepper on top. Even though they weren't the correct flavor the wings still tasted awesome. The crawfish was excellent I've never had sweet potatoes in crawfish and they were the perfect combo in sweet and spicy. They have a signature drink that is GREAT. The shrimp were huge and flavorful and the chargrilled oysters were yummy. The barge moving took me about an hour to get use to but we will definitely be back. read more

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They have THE BEST frozen in the state. If you haven't had the bushwacker, get over there and try one. It's great to sip on overlooking the water. LOVE IT read more

I had visited barge 295 multiple times but by the time I got there the kitchen was closed or we were just there for drinks. The other day I was in the area during the day and was craving some seafood by the water and I remembered I had always wanted to try the food at Barge 295. It was a great choice! The ahí tuna tacos were a great choice and absolutely delicious. The homemade salsa is just the right amount of spicy and the chips it came with were fresh and super crispy. Definitely would recommend you try those! read more

Barge 295 - Ahí tuna tacos - Gastropubs Near Me - Seabrook, Texas

We were in the mood for some good seafood by the water and so it was decided to come try this place out. It did not disappoint. I ordered the oyster trio, popcorn shrimp, and po' boy. All the food was excellent. The oysters were my fav. Seating is first come first serve so be sure you get there in time to grab a seat with a nice view, especially during busy hours; mainly weekends. We came on a Thursday at 6pm so it was not so busy and we were able to find a table quickly. We sat inside the lower deck area, kinda tight and very limited seating but it was a bit more low key since I had kiddos. The Yelp profile states that it is not kid friendly but this is certainly not true before 10pm when the bar crawlers come through. I brought my three kids; 2,7, and 15. The kids enjoyed the water views. The staff and people were really nice and friendly towards them. Last thing I want to mention is that this place is not pet friendly although the profile states it is. While we were there, they installed the sign. So just a heads up if you plan to bring your fur baby. Overall, this place provides a casual atmosphere, live music, and beautiful breathtaking views. Be sure to come at sunset. Also, ask for Nathan; he was amazing with the service and great with my kiddos! read more

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This restaurant/bar is really neat - its actually on a floating barge. We came in for lunch and were the only ones seated so we got speedy service. The food menu is unbelievably cheap and my husband and I both really enjoyed our meals - chicken wings and a Philly cheesesteak. Our bill was less than $25 including drinks. It seems to be a cool place to grab drinks as well and they had a music venue outside on the lawn. We will be back to try out the night scene as well. read more

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Absolutely amazing atmosphere, employees are so happy and cheerful and make everybody feel welcome. This is my first time at the barge and we are blown away how good this place is. We had snow crab and chicken tenders. The chicken tenders were huge and the snow crab was cooked perfect. Looking looking forward to going back again soon. Keep up the good work. A++++ read more

Barge 295 - Snow crab legs - Gastropubs Near Me - Seabrook, Texas

Food was pretty mid, got tacos and the shell was dry and the meat kinda tasteless. Didn't try drinks so can't speak to that, but seems like more of a chill bar area on the water than a restaurant. read more

A fun place to hang out and watch the boats, some football and hear some live music. I had the seafood gumbo which was very rich and meaty. Not overly spicy but enough heat to warm your insides on a cool afternoon. The peel and eat shrimp was a good a combo with the gumbo. A good size, they looked like 18-20 according to the amount I got with my half pound order. Definitely recommend. read more

I usually enjoy myself here with zero problems. Last week, a group of coworkers and myself were celebrating a promotion. The first female bartender that we had downstairs was absolutely wonderful and her male relief was even better! After the band started to play, we took the group upstairs so we didn't have to shout over each other. This is where we encountered problems with the upstairs bartender. I believe his name was Sean? He started off extremely rude and was more worried about closing out someone else's tab as opposed to starting a new one. He barked at me to "wait"....so I walked off. He lacked professionalism all around. Constant smoke breaks. Ignoring our group. He denied one of my co-workers a second beer and said he saw him stumble multiple times when in fact the guy had just gotten off work to meet us there and was sober (he was confused with another part of the crowd). His Bloody Mary was the absolute bare minimum. I was very disappointed considering our party was there from 7 to about 1:30 AM with an open tab!!!!! read more

Wife & I came here after visiting the space center ( definitely recommend) and it was an overall good experience. We were looking for seafood out on the water and this is exactly that. The staff is very nice, the bartender comped us chips and queso because the wait on our drinks was a bit long and she very nice. It wasn't a crazy wait just was a bit packed as your expect on a Friday night. Good drinks, cold beer. The fried fish basket was really good, fries were good. People aren't loud or obnoxious, but definitely wouldn't bring kids. More bar than restaurant but it's a fun environment if you're into that experience. Overall would come back, nice to eat good food, drink cold beer and watch the water. 8/10 for me, only complaint is there's only one restroom & with everyone drinking, the line can kinda back up but other than that, a fun spot read more

Went in here on a Friday night about 7:00, sat and waited for about 10 minutes and couldn't get any service. Three waiter walked past us several times. I feel like he saw us, but just wouldn't acknowledge. This place has been good during the day when it's less busy, but come on guys! You have a fairly new menu with food you're trying to promote. Just because we weren't sitting at the bar, doesn't mean we should go unacknowledged. read more

The food and service are pretty good here. It's nice to be out on the water with the breeze and listen to some music.

It's a two story bar on a dock. Cool spot, over looking the water. Guys are definitely on the prowl there. And sense you can dock there, likely to see some super drunks. The bartender told me I had to pour my own bud light into a cup. Even though thats her one and only job. She ended up doing it after I said something, but instead of a normal plastic cup, she poured into a foam cup... hence the word foam, because that's what my beer was after her pour. I had to re- pour it into a plastic cup. read more

Went to see some bands play in The Yard, which was a great all-around experience, but got there a little early so my girlfriend and I could grab a bite in the actual barge. I ordered an iced tea and she ordered water. We ate our mediocre meals, then towards the end of the meal I got a second refill of tea and was rudely informed by the male bartender on my THIRD tea that they were charging for them individually. $9 for three glasses of tea?! And inform me on the THIRD one?! C'mon, gtfoh! That's more than the burger and fries! read more

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Such a neat place to go to a concert - would definitely recommend getting vip or preferred seating read more

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Last week was my first time there since August 2020 in the midst of the pandemic. The Yard was open, a band was playing so there was some normalcy to an otherwise wasted year. Barge 295 was closed for 30 days for having too many people in their place. Whatever. Fast forward to last week when my friend Kellie & I checked it out rather than deal with the BS traffic to Kemah; her suggestion & a damn good one! We sat outside to enjoy the great breeze & great drinks even though the foam cups are too small for a good strong drink. Anyway, it's the revamped menus & food that are the stars of the Turtle Club avatar. WOW! What a difference- a major difference- a year makes! So much more has been added to The Yard to make it enjoyable experience. Really looking first rate! Anyway, I had Boudin Balls for an appetizer with a side of Ranch. Service was quick even with a steady & busy crowd. Four piping hot golf ball sized golden-fried BBs were placed in front of me. Maybe a bit bigger than golf balls but my goodness they looked delicious & they tasted better than they looked. Crispy on the outside & moist & tender inside! I don't recall what Kellie ordered. Didn't matter. I was into my Balls. Ok, uh, that sounds a bit self-pleasuring but I am talking about food. Focus! Not to be outdone, a friend, Jackie, met me at the Barge today since she had never been here or knew what in the hell was a Boudin Ball. She was in for some great tasting Balls. Uhh, yes, I get the double entendre but, once again, I'm talking about food. Focus! Besides, she has a boyfriend. As soon as we sat down (she had her 10yr old son Connor in tow) we were greeted by Kailyn. Good gosh, she is a strikingly beautiful woman! Good heavens, if her service is as good as she looks we'll never have problem. Guess what? We never had a problem! Duh! When I asked about the "1948" tattoo on her forearm, she gave an intimate story about her grandfather. The date was his birth year. Making a connection with people. It's the little things, man. Those are the things that will keep me coming back. She makes you feel more than a customer; she makes you feel special. Kailyn f***ing ROCKS! We started with my new "Go To" appetizer, Boudin Balls. Remnants of last week when they arrived at our table. Huge, golden-fried pieces of Cajun goodness. Jackie & I split the four. Even Connor liked them & he's super picky! On to the entrees! We all selected the Barge Burger, a simple no nonsense fare without the ridiculous additions of the overrated Gastropub variety. Geez, the KISS method actually works for food - Keep It Simple, Stupid! Barge295 hits a home run with their burger! It was juicy, perfectly grilled, and served open-faced with the basics -pickles, onions, lettuce, and tomatoes. Simple without the trendy mess and it makes all the difference! The rich flavor of the meat isn't masked by unnecessary items. And that's what will keep me coming back. My only criticism is the bun. Options should be provided rather than serving it on the sweet Hawaiian bun that's all the rage in most places. For me, it was too much bread & I wasn't wild about the taste of it. In my opinion, it took away from the flavor. I actually ditched one bun then used a knife to cut the other in half. When Kailyn stopped by to check on us she noticed my 'burger manicuring' then said, "Man, you got a lot going on there"! I was a man on a mission. I even mentioned to her about bread options in the future. Look, the burger was great. I just think such options are better for everyone. I'd have been happy with 2 slices of toasted Mrs. Baird's bread, not the bun! You know what I mean, right, like a "welfare burger"? I was raised on them. Remember, it's the KISS method. Since it's in Seabrook, there's lots of eye candy in & out of the place. Man, the place is on the water. Tons of people in swimsuits, shorts, etc. what do you expect? Since you can't nibble on any of it, scan the QVC code on the table or just ask for a menu. I'm telling y'all, Barge295 has upped their game with damn good food. Five stars from me, baby! No doubt about it! read more

Barge 295 - Boudin Balls! My "GoTo" appetizer! You need to try these! Delicious! - Gastropubs Near Me - Seabrook, Texas

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Wanted lunch on the water. Decided to try a floating barge, we sat in the upstairs at a pub table. The area had open windows allowing for a breeze to come through. Promptly treated by the bartender who took our drink order. When she came back to take our order I was undecided asked her opinion about three different options and was pleased she was honest that the although the grilled pineapple teriyaki chicken was very popular, it was not her choice because like my husband she doesn't like grilled pineapple (they high fived). Of course I ordered it, it came with a slice of pepper-jack cheese on a grilled jalapeño bun and up front I'm not a French fry person, the best fries ever. The chicken was tender and well seasoned. My husband ordered the shrimp basket 13 large butterflied breaded shrimp nicely done with again great fries. Great prices good food and service. It's an older barge that needs some TLC other than that would be 5 stars read more

Just recently found this gem...a barge right on the water. Live music, great views...and surprisingly really good food. Like a dive bar on a boat. Really fun place..will definitely go back.. read more

Hands-down, the best crawfish in the area, and they also have great wings. It has great karaoke on whatever night they have it, lol we've been in there a couple times and they make a big enough deal of the karaoke that it's actually fun, but it's definitely open air and can get hot as hell inside so you might want to wait till later in the evening to go or get ready to sweat like hell, overall I definitely recommend putting it on your list, just don't stay late because the crowd seems to change but all in all a fun place to hang out! read more

They have great concerts and reasonably priced drinks. Typical dive bar atmosphere on a floating barge that makes you feel a tad more tipsy, but I love it! read more

We love this place! Great food and service. Also, the people that go there are so friendly. We always meet new friends when we go. We love the way we are dining on the water. Lots of fun in a Saturday night! read more

I have to say I love the Barge. The food and service has always been top notch (You really have to try the Thai Crawfish when they are in season) and the view of Clear Lake is amazing. Even on the hottest of days the breeze coming across the lake helps keep you cool. On the weekends they have live music on the upper deck. This past weekend they had a pig roast luau. We had the platter and everything was top notch, the shrimp were cooked perfectly, the roast pork was delicious and the macaroni had pineapple mixed in, a cool twist. The dance performers were engaging and very entertaining. I do have two small complaints. The first is that we always get overcharged, be sure to check your receipt. One example is that they advertise Red Strip on special for $3 and it always rings up as $4. The other issue is the parking lot, if your car is clean when you arrive it will not be when you leave. They have a dirt lot, expect your car to be covered in thick layer of dust. So if you are looking for an enjoyable evening on the lake and your car is already in need of a wash I highly recommend the Barge. read more

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We received a warm welcome from Josh as we entered. The place has been updated and appears clean and bright. There were many TVs for watching that favorite sporting event. I was happy to see no smoking on the ground level but is allowed upstairs. I didn't go upstairs but had in the bars former life. The view is great and would be wonderful on a sunny day. We were very happy the infamous Bushwackers were back! The food had mixed reviews. The shrimp tacos were fishy. The black bean poblano nachos didn't appease our palate thus went untouched. The po boy sandwich was very good. Sadly, when asked what we thought about the food no service recovery was made. I will definitely be back for drinks and the view. I hear there will be sand volleyball courts and a palapa bar which would be a fun addition. Went back last night to watch the Astros. Good viewing place. Had some food and it was much better. I had crawfish étouffée egg rolls (a special). OMG!!! Their menu has had a positive overhaul. Give them a try. read more

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Cool place! We stopped for a drink before having dinner elsewhere. Bartender was great! The Royal Reds shrimp was excellent! They say the summertime is a blast here. Hope to visit again! read more

My experience is mostly based on the concert area only. Visited September 25th 7pm. We saw Kevin Fowler we enjoyed your show. Plenty of outdoor seating and space it was well lit and comfortable picnic tables and clean potties I love the beautiful lit tree in that area. We wish the speakers in the volleyball courts were on your entire performance and not just at the end and wish you had done an encore we are accustomed to seeing tour at Billy Bobs in Ft. Worth however we are glad we drove the 2 hours to see you! Thanks for being awesome as always ! The concert promoters and BARge 295 needs lots of help to run smoother Events from the line to get in all the way around. Our waitress forgot drink orders multiple times, bar didn't have liquor and ingredients for basic drinks , food order was an hour and half wait and we had to ask for manager to be told you were out of items that we hadn't been told about all after our friends who ordered after us and table beside us had a 20 minute food order who both ordered after us we appreciate you comping it though ! After walking to the actual bar which I was excited about because of your reviews on here and our hotel hostess rave reviews. We opted to go over to Cabo after unwelcome looks from your patrons and bartenders, poor service in the concert and bar area and outdated decor. Hope to see you soon elsewhere ! read more

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Nice place to hang out for drinks and live music. The food here is good as well, pretty good variety.

Worst place on earth. Go to McDonald's instead. We weren't allowed to enter because the "assh..le" bouncer in Cabo called them and said we were drunk. We were completely sober and just wanted to get something to eat after a 1200 mile sailboat delivery. Places like this should be barred from operating. read more

Place is not only perfect for a boat day to stop in and grab a bite and drinks, but also for concert nights. Everytime I go in, the servers and bartenders are extremely nice, fast, and pour excellent for their cocktails. I can see why people might get a little impatient due to line to get a drink BUT that's the shinning of a successful business and that you know it's working...how can you get upset at that? Food is outstanding and the venue section is EXACTLY what Seabrook needs to let live music back in and for the town to come alive, not just another club or bar. Place is just clean, fun, and frankly what everyone is looking for depending on which night you choose to go. Keep it up, don't stop updating the venue, keep the locals playing on the barge, and I'll continue coming back along with my pals read more

I very rarely give five stars, however l, I felt this place deserved it. I went on steak night. (Tuesday) I enjoyed my entire experience. My 8 ounce filet was only 20 dollars and came with mashed cheese potatoes and asparagus. My steak was incredible. Usually you have to go to a really expensive steak house to get a filet this good. It reminded me of my home area in Louisiana with offerings of a frozen rum drink (the sample I had was delicious) and the Darrell (a po boy sandwich) I enjoyed the view of the sunset over the water. In addition, I really loved the costumer service. I enjoyed talking to the employees. Currently they have a limited menu. But you can expect hamburgers and a pork chop night coming. read more

Barge 295 - The filet was awesome! Get a filet or ribeye on Tuesdays. The asparagus and the potatoes were great! - Gastropubs Near Me - Seabrook, Texas

It was a great accident to come across this floating bar. The view was awesome and the food was really good too. Great service too. Wish it would have been warm weather to enjoy the outdoors. The margaritas were a bit expensive to upgrade to a mid-quality tequila. The regular flavor was ok, but the mango was REALLY good. read more

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Came at 9pm on a monday to chill and ordered a burger.. took over an hour.. no apology or anything.. thanks for the worse service ever..‍please don't come here read more

I was very pleased. Amazing view right on the water. The live music and great prices made this a perfect choice. read more

Barge 295 - Sunset from the bar deck - Gastropubs Near Me - Seabrook, Texas

Barge is always bumpin!! Great location on the water and great music to share a drink with friends over

This was a super cool place to have a beer and watch open mic night. Outdoor seating right next to the water. Yes and they have shrimp but this California boy has had enough of the shrimp varieties. read more

Well so far it's been a blast. Came here for the Ahi Tuna tacos but they don't serve them for some reason. The Yard is an outdoor on the water bar w a band & the Rum Punch drinks are soooo good. The band is really hood too LOL. Had the oysters instead . read more

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