I've had my eyes on this bistro for some time now. Glad my husband decided to stop in for some breakfast. It's cute and quaint and has great lighting. Makes the place feel open and breezy. There's patio seating out back with a beautiful view of the lake. Place your order at the counter and you'll be given a number to take to any table of your choice. It's a great place to sit with your laptop and get some work done or with a group of friends to grab a bite to eat. They have a delicious frozen rosé drink called, Frozé, you have to try it. They also offer beer by the bottle and wine. To eat I ordered the Evia Omelette and instead of the toasted sourdough bread I exchanged it for their Honey Butter Biscuit. It was delicious and the dish came with a side of cherry tomatoes and fresh greens tossed in a champagne vinaigrette. Yum! read more

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TLDR: Breakfast or brunch - hard pass. Go to Gumbo Diner instead. Wait in line 20m to place an order. Wait 45m to be served. Order arrive cold - and underwhelming. $16 for cold tater tots and eggs and a "fruit cup" thar is all pineapple. Way better options elsewhere. read more

Stopped in at Basin Bistro for brunch and it did not disappoint. We ordered two Evio Classics -- one with scrambled eggs and sausage, and the other with bacon and two over-easy eggs. Both plates came with a biscuit and tater tots, which honestly stole the show. The tots were perfectly crispy and buttered so well, and the biscuit was warm and flavorful. We also shared a short stack of pancakes, which definitely satisfied the sweet tooth -- fluffy, delicious, and a great addition to the meal. Everything we had was excellent, and the staff was friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our visit. There's plenty of seating both inside and outside, and since it was such a beautiful day, we sat outside and enjoyed the sunshine with our food. Overall, a fantastic brunch spot and definitely one of the newer go-to places in Galveston when visiting. Highly recommend checking it out. read more

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good food and good service. Pleasant staff. Good menu. I'll be back. Good parking. Convenient location

Gosh I cannot rave about this place enough. LOVE the outdoor seating. It's all right in a neighborhood with some cute shopping and a coffee shop. Food was seriously perfect, I can't wait to go back here. There was an older woman taking our order and we loved her she is so spunky and nice!! read more

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Stopped by for breakfast. Everything was very tasty. The potato rounds are crunchy savory delish. Solid biscuit too. A nice little hidden gem on the island. Counter service (and the staff is sooo nice!) and a very relaxed ambiance. Sat on the patio and had a lovely late morning bite. True to the sign, this place has fresh fare + local charm! read more

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Food is amazing. The restaurant is hidden in in a very quaint and beautiful area on the island! Feels like your out of town and not even in Galveston any more! Will be back for sure. read more

I loved everything about this place. We were warmly greeted, ordered at the counter and sat down. It's bright and clean and sunny. There's a coffee bar, self service style. Our food was so good! The biscuits appear to be scratch made, chicken and waffles were so delicious and my husband's breakfast plate was perfectly prepared. Super recommendation!! read more

Excellent service at this sweet bistro. Just place an order with the welcoming lady at the counter, serve yourself some coffee at the coffee bar and take it out to the beautiful seating areas along the basin. (Indoor seating is also available.). The large pork enchilada topped with a delicious green salsa and an egg cooked to your preference was a hit! We had a brief stay in Galveston and came twice for breakfast. On the patio were also 3 tiny boutique shops to explore. read more

Those crispy rounds!!! We went to Sugar & Bean to get coffee and ended up at the Bistro. We got the chicken biscuits. They were huge! My daughter and I shared. The hubby got the tacos. My son in law got the Evia Classic breakfast. Everything was delicious and fresh. The lady who was at the register was so friendly and kind. She greeted each person in the door and asked about where they were from & was very personable! Great service! read more

Basin Bistro - Chicken biscuits with crispy potato rounds. - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Basin bistro is a great place to have lunch. It has the most beautiful setting and the food was amazing. We ordered the Korean BBQ cauliflower for an appetizer which was delicious! Between the four of us we ordered a Caesar salad (incredible) a club sandwich with fries, breakfast enchiladas and fish tacos. Everything we ordered was Great!! We will definitely be back! It also has cute little shops you can explore and an area to play yard games. Just an all around great place to visit. A must try!! Oh and the wait staff is amazing and so friendly!! read more

Service was amazing. The atmosphere is relaxing and welcoming. The greeting was so warm. I had a laptop and they put together tables for me. Can't wait to visit again. read more

The new Basin Bistro occupies the space in Evia once held by Lil Buffalo Grille. The interior updates of gentle creams and blues are gorgeous. The lunch menu has many great sounding dishes. For my first visit today, I opted for the Crispy Chicken Bowl- white rice topped with chilled street corn, slaw, blistered cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese and cut up chicken strips. Served with jalapeño ranch. It was delicious! The flavors went together nicely, and the jalapeño ranch added just the right kick. My companion had a Grains & Things salad and added chicken. She was impressed by the portion size and the delightful mixture of greens, vegetables, and farro. The sweet tea is outstanding! Still the friendliest counter service around, and it looks like some of the old staff have been retained for the new concept. Will definitely be visiting again and again! read more

Basin Bistro - Grains & Things salad with chicken - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Basin Bistro if located on the Main Street of a Galveston suburb. The shops on both sides of the store were what drew us into the neighborhood. And the delicate food aroma go us into the Basin Bistro. The bistro was packed but the staff was up to the challenge, taking food orders and serving our breakfast order quickly. My husband had the honey butter chicken biscuits and I had chicken and waffles. Coffee was perfect. The visit gave us a great start on our mini vacation. read more

This place is cute, serves decent food, and is in a great location, kids can play outside.

This was such a pleasant surprise! The folks were so friendly, and the food was fresh and delicious! Clean and bright! Highly recommend! read more

Love this place !!! we like to sit outside so we walk through sat in the courtyard area. Enjoyed the beautiful environment, amazing service, and great food on of our new faves read more

What a hidden gem. Our family visited for breakfast back when the Buffalo Grille occupied this space but we love the area so much we had to check the Basin Bistro out. So glad we did. Dog friendly outdoor area, delicious food, and friendly staff...they even gave us a plastic bowl to fix our dog her own water. My daughter and I shared the truffle fries and the chicken caprese sandwich. It all tasted so fresh and the flavors were excellent. We chose the street corn as our side and it was a bit onion heavy for our taste but still good. We will definitely return next time we are in the area! read more

Basin Bistro - Truffle fries - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Love coming here on a nice day or evening, the food is pretty good but the atmosphere and service from Paula are what really make it worth coming to. read more

Incredible food, service and environment! I had the Grains & Things which they easily made GF and my mom enjoyed Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits. We felt welcomed by Paula and the place was clean. read more

Basin Bistro - Grains and things salad - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Great vibe, great food. But always seems so understaffed. The staff is nice, but running around like crazy and overwhelmed. This leads to some issues - getting our food but not getting silverware (happens EVERY TIME) etc. hire more people! read more

This is the new restaurant in the spot of Evias Buffalo Grill. It's revamp and ready for customers. Buffalo Grill was a favorite out of the way spot, loved the blue plate specials so Basin Bistro had a bit to live up to. First I came for lunch and the menu is limited. Breakfast abounds but lunch was limited options Service was great, you order at the counter and it's perfect. I'm hopeful they expand the menu and get additional lunch choices read more

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Amazing tuna and salmon! Friendly staff, amazing atmosphere, and delicious food! The outdoor space was perfect! read more

Everything was great!!! What gem to discover in the island, new place, nice community, location and beautiful charming place!!! Service was excellent read more

Basin Bistro - Evia Classic with a side of waffles!!! Super - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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The Evia neighborhood was a recommended stop during our visit to Galveston. We found the neighborhood quiet but nice and the homes orderly. During this visit, we stopped at the Basin Bistro for lunch, and it was great. Service was provided by a young group who were friendly but also professional. We ordered the tuna poke bowls, and they were delicious. The restaurant is quaint, simply decorated,and though busy, it was easy to carry on a conversation. It was a very great stop that we enjoyed. We highly recommend this restaurant and wonderful service. read more

Fantastic breakfast for such a casual spot. It's super welcoming and comfortable. The tables are nicely spaced apart. It doesn't feel crapped. The staff were all friendly and helpful. We got the traditional breakfast which was delicious. The pancakes were perfect and huge! The breakfast enchiladas were absolutely the star of the show. Loved how water and coffee were all out to grab at your convenience. The only thing I would change is the brooms and dustpans and cleaning stuff were by the table we were sitting at. It was kind of grossing me out while eating. But other than that the place was great. I would come again in a heartbeat! A fabulous place! read more

Food was great! Service is friendly. There is a beachy and bright atmosphere, perfect for grabbing any meal. They also have all day breakfast, which is a plus! read more

Basin Bistro - Kids chicken strips - Seafood Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Great restaurant in really nice neighborhood. The tuna poke bowl and salmon salad were delicious.

This place is horribly disorganized and a mess. Walked in to a mostly empty restaurant with a handful of people waiting. A large number of people came in behind us and the staff started to look flustered. Stood in line for 15 minutes before being told there was a wait to order and I would need to go out side to wait 30 minutes for a text message to come stand in line again to order. They took all 3 groups in front of us orders without any sort of text message. And there was no one at the door of the mostly empty restaurant when we came in. If there's a line to get in line when 2/3 of your tables are complete empty and clean you have a big problem. Staff was very rude and clearly had no clue what they were doing. Had a froze here yesterday that was overly sweet. Would not recommend. Live in the neighborhood but I won't be back here. Miss the old restaurant that was here. read more

Great food. Excellent ambience. Friendly helpful staff small menu with great choices

Great place in a great little neighborhood. Food was outstanding. Shops around the area were awesome.

Super cute and great food and service! The frose' was also amazing! We will definitely go back!

We had breakfast here and the food and service are very good. It's a little loud when they room is full. Our breakfast for two was $34, seems a bit overpriced. But it was good. read more

Wow what a magical little area in Galveston! It is similar vibes to Seaside 30A in FL. The food was amazing, the vibes were sooo cute, so fun for toddlers! The ladies were sooo sweet! Highly recommend the hashbrown potatoes, honey butter biscuit. Love love this place read more

I love this place! However, my favorite item, the Korean Cauliflower, was way, way too sweet and over sauced. Normally, it's fantastic.

Excellent light meal or snack on a warm afternoon. Flatbtead was an excellent blend of artisan flatbread, pesto, cheese, tomato and arugula. Ordered a side of jalepeno ranch for dipping and it was a 10. Nice, sweet decor and cool spot to land for a short break in the day. The iced tea could stand refreshing the batch, it was weak and not fresh at all but that did not spoil our visit. Thats a basic that a Texas restaurant shouldnt mess up though. We will be back for sure. read more

Great food & service! We love the area & the food. Great quality & price. We love to sit outside & enjoy the beautiful surroundings & delicious food. read more

Stood in line for 15 minutes before being told we had to put our name in a list and wait for a text. No one to tell you that when we entered, so a real waste of time. I will help them handle their inability to handle a crowd, by removing my family forever from their list of customers! read more

Bright and cheery. Clean and casual. Food is dependably good. Ladies working were friendly and kind. Enjoyed this place and the Evia neighborhood We will be back! read more

i never leave negative review, but this one had to be made. My daughter and I drove over 2 hours just to come eat here and visit Evia. We ordered, my daughter got her food 15 minutes after and the girl said she was going to get my two items, 10 minutes later we got drink refills, 10 minutes later I went and asked about mine because my daughter wouldn't eat until I got mine. They had not even started my order. I talked to manager and he literally walked away from me. We have been her two times before and it was amazing, hence making the drive for a special day. read more