Barge 295

best of the best without all the hype. best seafood, best prices, best service, best friendly…read morestaff, best specials. its without a doubt my favorite.

This place for the money is ok but when we are in this part of Texas we have had much better…read moreseafood but at more expensive restaurants. If I were on a budget I would eat here again but for us we don't mind more expensive restaurants so we probably won't eat here again. The service was good and the restaurant itself is nice enough. So not bad by any means but not the best.

Inside

Fried seafood platter

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Pier 8

3.9(222 reviews)

0.9 mi

I knew this was a fish market, but I thought there was also a restaurant. You order at the fish…read morecounter and they bring the cooked food to your table. There is seating indoor but no A/C. Very rustic. There is also outdoor seating. We had fried shrimp, a fried snapper, and onion rings which were amazing! We also had fries which were not good. Can't wait to come back! I will bring a cooler and bring back some fresh fish. The guy at the fish counter was very nice. Our cashier was about 8 years of and adorable.

Good food and service at a great water front location. Sometimes it's hard to carry on a…read moreconversation over the music but other than that it's a great place.

Wall art }:{

Prices as of 05/26/2024 -2

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Shell chandeliers everywhere. }:{

Schafer's Coastal Bar & Grille

4.1(164 reviews)

Great food and service! We stopped by on a busy St…read morePatrick's day! They were packed and busy! Staff was on point! Accommodating and friendly staff. Highly recommended

Really fun atmosphere and good size portions of very fresh fish. Good sides too. Excellent spot.read more

Upstairs Private Event Room

Seared Ahi Tuna

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Coconut Shrimp

Opus Ocean Grille

4.0(297 reviews)

1.0 mi

•$$$

The food was good but the cocktails. The drinks can be better. The bread service could have been…read morebetter. Having cold bread in a bag is not what I expected.

I had made a reservation online for Mother's Day brunch at Opus Ocean Grille and, to be extra sure…read moreeverything was okay, I even called the restaurant afterward to confirm they could see my reservation on their end. As soon as the call connected, the lady asked if my reservation was for 8 people. I said no, I had just made a reservation for the following day at 11am and simply wanted to make sure everything looked fine on their side. She responded "oh okay," and never once mentioned there was any issue, overbooking, or possibility that our reservation would not be honored. We hung up, and naturally I believed everything was confirmed. The next morning, we arrived on time for our reservation. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere already felt uncomfortable. The staff stared at us without greeting us until a woman finally approached and asked if we needed something. I gave the reservation name, and she looked through a notebook full of scribbled notes before saying she couldn't find it and would get the manager. A man came over, asked for my name again, and then bluntly stated, "We don't have you on the list. We're fully booked until 8pm." I was honestly shocked, especially because I had specifically called the night before to confirm everything. Instead of apologizing or trying to help resolve the situation, his demeanor felt cold, dismissive, and as though we were inconveniencing them simply by showing up for a reservation we had made and confirmed. He then stated, "We emailed you stating this." Because there was already a line forming behind us, I simply said "okay" and walked out. As we were walking to the car, I checked my email -- and sure enough, the "email" had been sent at 9:55am THAT SAME MORNING. Our reservation was for 11am. Cancelling a reservation barely an hour beforehand on Mother's Day, after I had already called to confirm the reservation the previous night, was incredibly disappointing and unprofessional. This was supposed to be our first time trying this restaurant, but unfortunately the experience and the way the situation was handled left a very sour impression before we even sat down.

Main dining room

Crab stuffed japs, spicy Margaritas, mexican shrimp cocktail

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Tookie's Seafood

3.8(728 reviews)

0.6 mi

Started a little rocky as we needed a table for 8 and the one assigned was barely sufficient but…read morewe made it work. The waiter was attentive and took time to listen and accommodate where necessary. #tookies #buzzybooth

Everything was amazing--the cleanliness, the food, and the service all exceeded expectations…read more #tookies #buzzybooth

Saturday lunch at tookies

Amazing bread pudding!

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Outside patio

Galveston Bay Brewing

4.2(155 reviews)

Great variety of brews and had some great food for our small get together of friends celebrating a…read morebirthday and a 10 year gap of visits.

Visited Galveston Bay Brewing as we were given a sample of their Blueberry Blonde at Alspaugh…read moreBoutique in Seabrook. (Great place, the owners are fantastic, and if you have not been by there, why not? ) Back to the brewery. I was pleasantly surprised by this visit. Perhaps it was because it was after dark, the place was nicely lit, and we sat at the bar. The first time in was in the cold light of day, the place felt like a high school cafeteria and we all turned around and bounced right on out of there. Night time, the cosy lighting, and sitting at the bar with the restaurant (cafeteria feel) behind you is so much better. I found their service lacking for the lack of patrons in the place. Our glasses were empty for far longer than they should have been and we had to wait on our check to leave. The servers did appear to have great conversations with each other at the other end of the bar. Perhaps being more mindful of their customers would be more appropriate. The pluses are the Blueberry Blonde was as good as I remembered and we were introduced to Celtic Cross mead which led to a visit to their meadery. Would I come back? Yes. Whenever I feel called upon to partake of a Blueberry Blonde and when it is evening to avoid that high school cafeteria feel of the place.

The New Taproom, (Sports Bar TVs with Kid Friendly Dining)

Fried pickles

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Captain's Coffee Stout Float

Fish and Chips Houston

4.7(160 reviews)

1.5 mi

Cod and chips were delicious and the my favorite is the TOFFEE CAKE!!! I would come back just for…read morethe toffee cake alone! Prices were a little higher than your typical casual dining but the cod was fresh. We had a weeknight dinner on Wednesday and it was reasonably crowded. Service took a little long, including waving down the waiter and getting utensils but I think this is just a staffing issue. Our waiter is nice when he was present. Parking is plenty in front of the restaurant but I can see how it can get crowded along the Boardwalk. I will be back and can't wait to try other things on the menu!

Pub style inside with a bar in the middle. Huge portion. I…read moreordered the lunch Cod and my friend got the lunch Haddock. Both were good the cod is softer and flakes apart easily, while the haddock stays together more and has a slightly "catfish-like" texture. Just depends on what you like, but both were tasty. Portions are huge for the price. The fries were thick and crispy, and the baked beans were a nice touch on the side. Service was l fine, I didn't have any issues. Overall, it was a nice chill spot with good portions. Tasty food.

Happening place on NYE 2023

The star: haggis

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Shepard Pie with peas

Lil’ Outriggers Hula Bar

4.3(12 reviews)

Friends & I celebrated NYE here & it didn't disappoint! We had lots of sides from Catfish Bites to…read morethe Steak Kabob -- just delicious! Steak was a bit pricey but still damn good! I returned 2 days later to pay Abby, our server, who found a ring I lost while dancing. She made our night fantastic so visit this place & ask for her! She works hard, ensures all are doing well & never lets you go without anything! So I'm there for lunch to have the QP Cheeseburger with Rings (check my pix). Patty cooked well done (my preference) & nicely seasoned then topped with lots of the usual veggies. Plenty to enjoy! The Onion Rings are more on the string side & it makes a great difference for me. Well-seasoned & battered then cooked to crispy goodness! Damn, I could've eaten a basket full of them! Full cost was about $15. Great food, people & atmosphere! Worth it!

I just had the best fried chicken sandwich of my life. The o rings on the side were great too btw…read more What else can I say? My faith in humanity has been restored. Wow! (Sorry theres no pic)

50 person

Fish tacos and hamburger sliders with onion rings

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Beautiful evening at Lil' Outriggers!

Rose's Seafood

4.2(162 reviews)

1.0 mi

Fresh seafood! I've been to other establishments in the area…read moreand this one is my favorite, super clean, no weird smells. Workers are kind, and prices are fair!

Great seafood as always. We stopped on our way home from Galveston. 3.5 pounds of shrimp and 1…read morepound of scallops later we are having seafood dinners this week! The smell in the market is fishy--duh, but their seafood is always fresh and tasty. Super nice folks here, too.

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Emery's Seafood

4.3(31 reviews)

1.0 mi

I'm pretty disappointed, I ordered 1 sack of crawfish (37 lbs) got home and started sorting and…read morewashing, already have found 4 pounds dead in one sack. A complete meals worth. Wont buy from here again.

This time it wasn't my Yelp suggestion to come here, instead it was from my one minute apart…read moreyounger sister, who is also a Yelper that mentioned this place to my mum. I told my mum for Christmas I don't want the same ole holiday meat of turkey since I had that for Thanksgiving. I wanted something more tasty: fried fish and shrimp. Preferably a grand tasting fish: Red Snapper. Yup, oh boy yes, that good ole thick and ocean tasting red fish. Upon our arrival, my mum, sister and I walked to this fairly large building with a mountain high of stairs. Once inside the fish market smelled of its native catch and it was strong. However, the owner seen how we crunched our noses up in disgust. She immediately started to ease the smell by cleaning the floors with some mopping solution. That masked the odor a little bit until we left. Anywho, the fishes were laid up eyes open and staring at us. Although, these fish were already dead laying on a bed of ice to keep them fresh. The prices listed were affordable and market by a pound. My mum picked out some gulf shrimp and a few pieces of red snapper. I also seen what tilapia looked like as the fish isn't very pretty, but my mum adores the taste. The Atlantic salmon was beautiful looking. There were many breeds of salmon. The sheepshead fish was definitely cheap and the taste of it is amazingly soft and delicious. I sampled the one my sister caught. We proceeded towards the cash register to pay and as we assumed our meat to be sky high, it actually wasn't. Additionally, when it came Christmas Day, I had myself a full meal of pan-fried red snapper and shrimp. The taste of the red snapper was delicious. For me, I enjoy eating fish that tastes from its natural habitat, it really delights my appetite for more. My dad butterflied the shrimp and wow the taste was incredibly yummy. Consequently, there's plenty of parking. The location is just near the Pier 8 restaurant and on a strip of other fish market competitors. So, choose wisely. Now, I'm glad to say my Houston family visits this fresh market often. No more shopping at Fiesta for freshness.