I am in total agreement with the salt and pepper flavor cuisine. They are good. The ambiance is plain, clean and not necessarily affecting appetites. The customer service is another story. For hospitality business, one needs to hospitable! i tried ordering crawfish and the guy in charge bluntly responded "it's out of the season!" with a demeaning tone. I am not from Texas so the superfluous knowledge of knowing what's out of season is insulting. There's better way to inform there customers nicely or simply have a different posted menu if you no tolerance to explain things. Not all their customers are LOCAL. I am satisfied with the food I ordered but I am not coming back. There are a lot more restaurant options that will treat me well and with good food. read more

The lackluster building was making me consider someplace else. The shrimp plate was very good. Crispy and flavorful.

It was okay. Waitress wasn't very friendly or personable. Price was reasonable, ambiance was eh.

In this song, Billy "Bruce" Idol complains that fries just no longer do it for him unless they are served with fish, from Bruce's Seafood. Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OFpfTd0EIs I'm all out of sole One more haddock dream could bring a fall When I'm far from Bruce's Seafood I call them on the phone To pretend to order one It's easy to devour It's easy to eat But hard to get from elsewhere Les frites sans merlan (Fries Without A Fish) Les frites sans daurade (Fries Without A Fish) Les frites sans poisson (Fries Without A Fish) It's not really delish, your fries without a fish. I spend so much time Eating all the fries To keep myself alive Now it makes me sad It makes me mad at dudes For loving Bruce's Seafood Les frites sans calmar (Fries Without A Fish) Les frites sans limande-sole (Fries Without A Fish) Les frites sans l'espadon (Fries Without A Fish) This was not my wish, fries without a fish On the one hand, Bruce's Seafood Deli can do some pretty good fried fish, and it can be pretty awesome in Port Arthur by local standards, even though it's a town full of good fish and whatnot. And I appreciate it and I think it does a good job. Then again on the other hand there are a few issues with it, and one of those issues is that the service here is awful. One of the girls was very attractive with amazing nails, but she wasn't friendly until Barbie complimented her and gushed over her nails, and then she became more friendly. The other girl was just really unfriendly to everybody. The dude running it seemed to be pretty unfriendly as well to be honest. So yeah. The food itself is good but the attitude is not so much. When all the signs are telling you that there's no refunds for this and no refunds for that, it just kind of is enough to rub anybody the wrong way, and it certainly rubbed me the wrong way. After all is said and done, the food itself was good but not great, and I think it could have been a lot better. So I probably won't come back here, although it wasn't bad - in fact it was pretty good by Port Arthur standards, but wouldn't have been up to much in Houston itself. In any case, I do rate it fairly highly, but I've also had much better and for a Port City my expectations were a little bit higher even. And the french fries? My goodness. Nightmare. Cold. Bad. Nah. Some food tastes god awful and smelly And some feels like sh** in your belly But when in Port Arthur You want seafood for sure And you'll find some here at Bruce's Deli. No, you won't see their ads on the telly But all the other places are jelly For there is nothing better, Or juicier, or wetter, Than the fried fish here at Bruce's Deli. Now it won't look as yum as Grace Kelly But it's built like a damn Botticelli And they never do skimp On the big juicy shrimp So get fried shrimp here at Bruce's Deli. read more

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Great food, the food was very tasteful and the wait is not long at all. This is a place that you can come a get some outstanding pork chops and some wings. There are other things on the menu and you will have to try them for yourself read more

This is my 3rd or 4th review of Bruce's! I come here EVERY time I'm in Port Arthur! Look at the picture! Need I say more! read more

Bruce's Seafood Deli - Salt & Pepper Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Port Arthur, Texas

I hated it here! The crab was alive it moved!!!but it smells like fish here! I wouldn't come here if I were you stay away ! read more

Bruce's Seafood Deli - The moving crab - Seafood Near Me - Port Arthur, Texas

Went in yesterday for some popcorn shrimp and fish and jumbo shrimps the food had a very funny smell to it once we made it home to eat and actually smelt it the smell was bad not sure if it was the food it's self or the batter we gave it a taste and goodness it wasn't even eatable it tasted bad like something sour bad , I live in Beaumont so I wasn't going to drive all the way back but will definitely not be going back. I should've checked it before leaving the place read more

The seafood is always good here. I use to eat here all of the time back when I was working construction. Definitely worth a visit

I live in Houston but anytime I am in Beaumont or Port Arthur, I am stopping here for the Salt and Pepper Shrimp. My goodness, it is delicious! read more

Don't let the outside fool you! Ordered the salt and pepper shrimp combo at lunch and it was delicious! read more

Bruce's Seafood Deli - Salt & Pepper Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Port Arthur, Texas

15 perfectly Fried Oysters for $14.00. This is the kind of deal I typically expect, but cannot find near the coast! Tampura and corn meal fried versions of shrimp and fish fill the menu. Bruce's delivers fried seafood satisfaction economically and in volume. Most will suspect the exterior of this simple, cinder block building with its frugal interior decorated with what I guess is a unkempt Fish tank and TV's at both ends. Also the walls have gigantic trophy lobsters crawling on them. I appreciate this nod to the bizarre, but some may find it unnerving. For those delicate souls, and anyone not wanting to wait 20+ minutes for their order to arrive fresh from the fryer, I suggest calling ahead band taking out. read more

The food is amazing, but I think they're slacking a little on the fried rice and over battering the fried fish. I know they always have an abundance of customers waiting for food, hopefully they're not rushing because customers are waiting. If the food is fabulous customers will wait for excellent t food. The eating area is clean...however we always take our food to go. read more

Great food as always !!! We have been coming here for years love the salt and pepper chicken wings

Right now it is mostly a pick up to-go place but the dining room re-opened 9/14/2020. Busy for pickup. When I saw all the fried foods I almost left to go elsewhere. Fried seafood is frequently bland and greasy. Not here. So glad I ordered! No alcohol but BYOB is OK. You look at the menu board at the counter & order and pick it up at the counter when your number is called. All their specialties are fried seafood or chicken. There is a Thai restaurant feel and I got Salt & Pepper Shrimp and shrimp fried rice. My food was ready really quick-hot, a little spicy and delicious! Served in to-go box with a plastic fork. Don't know if this is just DemPanic restriction or just how they roll. Garnish was green onions & minced red pepper. It usually comes with fries but I dropped an extra dollar for the shrimp fried rice which was perfect. OK. I like cocktail sauce from a bottle just fine. They gave me home-made chunky style cocktail sauce which made me scorn the bottled stuff. A little spicy, too. I can't believe I at all 12 of those big wonderful fresh shrimp! The docks are just a few miles away. Huge portions and just $18.12. Amazing food, amazing price and supporting a great local business doing things right! read more

Bruce's Seafood Deli - Small local place with great reviews. Order at Counter. - Seafood Near Me - Port Arthur, Texas

Excellent seafood to go. We always order catfish and popcorn shrimp. Very resonible on price

This place is a little hole in wall. It may seem like it will be bad from the outside, but on the inside the food was delicious. Usually only go for takeout here but you can sit down. The person that always works the counter is very nice and will let you know if you're food is done or close. 6/10 Looks 8/10 Service 10/10 food read more

Had the best salt n pepper shrimp I've had in awhile. Will definitely be returning to this location!!

Yes! Ive been get their Salt & Pepper Wings for the longest and never a disappointment. The service is really nice, lovely people there. The Ambiance is quite funny but calm. read more

Not a single complaint from me. I was craving crispy shrimp. Not greasy fried shrimp or cold shrimp with cocktail sauce - crispy shrimp and this place hit the spot. I ordered the 12 piece salt and pepper shrimp which came with 12 of the most delicious shrimp I've ever had with some grilled onions and a piece of white bread. It was seasoned perfectly and was a tad bit spicy which was perfect. The grilled green onions were a nice surprise and a wonderful addition. I also got a side order of Chinese egg rolls and they were cooked fresh and also crispy without being covered in grease. Service was friendly and my food was ready in 10 minutes. I'll definitely be back when I'm in Port Arthur again. read more

This place owned by my cousin. I have visited him twice ( from California), and I m dying to go back there to eat his foods!! So awesome cooking! Love this! read more

This seafood deli has some of the best seafood ever and a big yes . If you need amazing seafood stop by at Bruce's Seafood Deli.

First time here and really love it...Strictly on the seafoods, they were fresh, hot, none greasy and seasoned just perfectly to the taste to accommodate the vast majority of the customers! We highly recommend this restaurant! Great foods great service! read more

Bruce's has delicious fish and seafood. Our last order included catfish filets, fried oysters, butterfly shrimp and popcorn shrimp. Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious. The staff is friendly and personable. It's a pleasure to eat their fish and seafood. read more

A must stop place for us when we come in town to go fishing. Food here is excellent. The spicy salt & pepper wings and fish strips are awesome. Batter is crispy and seasoning very flavorful. read more

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Can't go wrong with salt and pepper chicken! Even the salt and pepper catfish strips are pretty darn finger lickin'! Definitely a must try if you are in southeast Texas. (Nederland, Port neches, groves, port Arthur, &a bmt) definitely worth the drive if you are nearby! I got the salt and pepper chicken wings with rice and an order of the salt and pepper catfish strips with fries. read more

Bruce's Seafood Deli - Salt and pepper catfish strips w fries - Seafood Near Me - Port Arthur, Texas

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Forgot to finish posting my review earlier. If you're looking for fried seafood. This is the place to come check out. We come here to eat every time we're in town and when they are open. Great food at a great price. We'll definitely be back. I was in here early today and there was a customer who came in after me asking them to honor their old prices way back when they first open the store. The cashier was trying to let her know that the store did not post up anything on the web but the customer kind of demanded they honor their old price. I get it if the store was the ones to put up the ad or menu with prices then they should honor it. But if it's a customer who post it up then they don't have to honor it. She was also asking why the prices was a little higher then the menu on their wall was. Woman, it's a thing they call taxes that the government want their cut! Really? You going to knit pick over that? Glad I don't have to deal with that. Sorry, rant over. read more

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Great food and friendly staff. I always get a salt and pepper combo or just the salt and pepper catfish strips. The catfish strips are my go to during lent season. read more

3.5 stars.. The fried seafood here is always crispy and well seasoned. They could definitely gain a half star on substituting romaine in place of iceberg on the salad but I think it's expected to be an afterthought.. Boiled shrimp are solid.. Boiled shrimp and crab combo lacks value.. read more

Best salt and pepper shrimps ever! Price affordable. Shrimps are always fresh. Crisp outside and Tender inside.

We ordered the boiled shrimp and it was so over cooked and tough they were difficult to peel and eat. Salad...plain iceberg lettuce that was old and brown spots. Plain white bread... who still eats that. The sides have a lot to be desired. read more

Champagne tastes on a beer budget, and 5 Star fresh seafood for the blue collar worker. I am originally from this area, but have since moved away to the Austin area. Ever since I have learned about this great place from my family (word of mouth advertising is the best) I make it a primary stop to get great fresh fast seafood at an affordable price EVERY TIME I visit. THE LOCATION: Aesthetics, don't fuss over them, because this is where the locals eat simple great tasting seafood prepared by a talented Vietnamese family. The place is a re-purposed building that has simple seating, laminated menus on the wall, and the specials written on paper stuck on the same wall. There is no fancy advertising, catchy theme, or trendy dishes. Just find what you like, tell them the number and wait for your freshly prepared meal. The most modern things they have in there are the TV's to bide your time, and drink coolers to get a beverage from while you wait. One of the great things about the atmosphere itself are the people who go there. This a pure blue collar hard working town, and the lunch time crowds on a payday can be large, and don't be fooled into thinking this is a job site by all the large trucks and contractors hanging out in the parking lot... they are all there for the food. THE FOOD The 2 main items I always eat, depending on my flavor mood and reasoning, are the Salt & Pepper Chicken wings or the Salt & Pepper Shrimp. Personally I prefer the shrimp since wings are not always my favorite thing to eat. From talking to the family members who work the front, the items are prepared simple. A hot wok fire, oil, your items lightly breaded in corn starch, then tossed in the wok/pan. Inside the searing pan they toss in: a few seasonings, red pepper flakes, and finish off with julienned cut green onions. The oil is so hot that it fry's the green onions almost stiff with a slight crunch at times (tasty and nice). In the finish, they lightly coat the shrimp/chicken choice with fresh sea salt to complete the fresh taste. Your main selection is rested on a bed of french fries, white bread, and a small salad (on the side) then all presented to you in open to-go container for your approval. Personally, the presentation is a great touch for a small place that ensures you that you get what you ordered each time. I ordered 3 portions to-go for my family and they opened each and every box for my approval. THE PRICE The average price for the Salt & Pepper Shrimp is about $10 (plus tax). That includes 12 medium/large shrimp. Well worth the affordable price. I challenge another restaurant to come close for the taste, food, and value. They keep their costs simple and low in overhead to pass on the great flavor to you. THE FINAL WORD So the next time that you are in the Port Arthur, Texas area either for work, family, or because you wanted to see a hard working town recover from 3 major hurricanes in the past years. Give the great family at Bruce's Seafood Cafe a visit, and see how and why they have endured the hurricanes, trendy restaurants, and fly-by ideas of other businesses to provide great tasting, fast prepared seafood at a low cost for a community that celebrates is heritage and diversity. And if you happen to eat something else on the menu.. let me know, because there is always room in my heart for more to love than just Shrimp and Chicken! read more

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Hubby ordered catfish & I tempura shrimp. Everything was delicious, and served piping hot! Ended up taking half of it home for another huge meal which is a bonus! And I never saw such huge shrimp! Diner style setting & clean. Prices reasonable for the quantity you receive! Definitely recommend! read more

VERY busy spot! I asked for a take out menu and lady said they didn't have one because the items change so much(?), ok, whatever. Still the menu on the wall looked pretty permanent to me. Although there were hand written papers tacked around the pass through window. So I guess that's where we were getting that menu info from. I got the salt & pepper shrimp so praised by Troy(I think). It was divine. Hot and fresh, with pepper flakes and green onions on top(I'd have taken more of those, thank you). Also the vietnamese egg rolls were really tasty, much better that their Chinese counterparts. Easty to find location of a corner, limited parking, busy. This is not McDonalds, folks, but well worth the little wait. I'm not complaining, my mouths full. read more

We ordered s&p shrimp/catfish/wings, fried oyster and fried rice. Seafood was fresh and fried to order, However it's lacking of taste & spice. Kinda bland. Service was good and friendly. read more

Ok... I went by Yelp! Reviews for a good local seafood spot. Bruce's DID NOT disappoint!!! The S&P shrimp was best ever! Maybe just seasonal, but the fried crab (S&P) was very good as well...to be a glutton , fried oysters were spot on!! Definitely will be back when I'm back in Port Arthur!!! read more

Bruce's Seafood Deli - Seafood Near Me - Port Arthur, Texas

Salt and pepper combo (chicken wings and shrimp) w/ fried rice and extra flavor (must add extra flavor). We (everyone in my department) orders this every Friday and we act like a kid on Christmas when we open the to-go box. If I were to eat one last thing this would at the top of the list! read more

Bruce's Seafood Deli - Seafood Near Me - Port Arthur, Texas

Although the setting seemed a bit iffy I ordered the shrimp basket and the food was very enjoyable. I'm not sure what it is with this part of Texas but most of the good restaurants look like three kinds of hell. I often question what the health rating of the restaurant is. read more

Always busy but fast and delicious! Affordable and fresh, nicely seasoned seafood. Lots of combination dinners and variety for the finicky. read more

Bruce's Seafood Deli - Spacious Seating & Waiting Area - Seafood Near Me - Port Arthur, Texas

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One of my favorite spots when I have a crave for salt and pepper chicken wings! Love it!