First off - don't come here for the chicken fingers or onion rings or fries like others in the…read morereviews. The people rating Surfing Crab on these dishes should be sent to Applebees or Chili's, haha! We prefer another spot in SATX but Surfing Crab hits the spot when you don't have time to head into SA. You should only be coming here for the boils. They do a great job with them. I highly recommend ordering extra garlic in your boil sauce.

We had fried food, which was okay. After seeing the many orders of boiled/steamed seafood coming…read moreout, I wish that was what I ordered. They looked really good! They do have happy hour drinks, but perhaps you have to ask for them. I say that only because I ordered a HH drink, but was charged the regular price. Not a big deal, but worth mentioning.

Food was great. Came out fresh and deliciously seasoned. It was exactly what we were looking for…read more We'll definitely be back. 10/10

Food was great and very fresh!! Only downside was that the fries where not good at all had no…read moreflavor. There was seasoning but it tasted like nothing. However the seafood boil was great and a very reasonable price!! I would definitely be back again.

We ate here today, and the food was delicious! The service was great, and the woman (I believe the…read moreowner) who helped us decide was so kind. The tacos are next level. I'm still stunned at how delicious they were. I had the Smokey shrimp as well as the shrimp and bacon tacos on corn tortilla and they were just incredible. I'm not certain, but I the corn tortillas tasted home made. Highly recommended - and I don't even particularly like shrimp! Can't wait to go back for more of these tacos and to try the asada. Also, their verde crema salsa is fantastic! As fast as as ambiance, it's small, but clean with a nice little salsa bar!

this food is so fkning good one of my favorite spots in san marcos i wish more people knew about…read morethem. awesome customer service and good ass food . this place deserves more recognition

The service was great, they were very friendly and welcoming! I got a Pho All-In-One and even…read morethough I wasn't hungry I ate the entire bowl, it was delicious. 10/10 would recommend.

i've been multiple times and love it! the staff is always friendly and attentive, the food is…read morealways fresh and delicious, and i think the prices are reasonable as well!

First time in san marcos, we were looking for somewhere that wasn't just burgers and over here they…read morehad an amazing selection. The brisket nachos were absolutely amazing! And their ribeye was nice and big and cooked well. Their margs were pretty big and weren't as strong nice and sweet and you could get a hint of the alcohol. The vibes were great and the river view was amazing! The waiter was super attentive and nice!

Parking was a little meh, it's too small when it is packed. One of the things that made it better…read morewas the parking attendant being super supportive helping us park. I think his name was Mickey but I could be wrong. Other than that, everything else was great!

Highly recommend this place. I have visited Saltgrass in…read moreDallas Fort Worth and recently Austin San Antonio new Braunfels and San Marcos. Never disappoints and the food and service is always class A. Great place for friends and family reunions due to great ambiance too.

On the 14th of April, 2026: NATHAN WAKE, the GENERAL MANAGER of THE SALTGRASS RESTAURANT in San…read moreMarcos, Texas refused to give my puppies a DISPOSABLE TO-GO CUP OF WATER TO POUR INTO THEIR OWN TRAVEL PUP BOWL (that we carry with us). Something needs to be done in response to his cruelty. But, what? For over a year he has been finding reasons to scold us over my Service Dogs -- my EXTRAORDINARILY WELL TRAINED SERVICE DOGS.  We should have never returned after his first fit of abuse over my very calm, very quiet Service Dogs. But, it's the only steak house in our area. First, it was because I gave them a piece of a tomato off of my salad, with my fingers. They had no interaction with anything on the table. I gave them a tiny bite of the tomato from the salad that I purchased. This is FDA Compliant. My Disabilities don't require large Service Dogs. So, I use a pair of pomeranians. Because they're so small, I keep them in a dog stroller that also serves as a walker with wheels for me. That way, they are confined and not touching a dirty floor that may be unsanitary. If you were to ever hear them bark, know that they are calling for help, for me.  I love them with all of my heart, and they love me. So, yes, they are my fur babies, but they do have jobs to do. Out in the public, they see that people are near and watching me. They are so smart. Sometimes, we even communicate with with hand signs. Unless I'm in a surgical setting, I'm never apart from my Service Dogs. They are so accustomed to waiting in doctor's offices, they curl up and take naps. They even accompany me into the Emergency Rooms. When I'm hospitalized, they spend every day sitting and watching over me. It may sound harsh, but they only leave their stroller to go potty outside and take a walk around the hospital gardens. Pomeranians are lap dogs, so they love their stroller. Away from home, they prefer it. People passing by think that it's hilarious how they sit up and casually take in the sights. They honestly look like they're shopping in the stores. They assess and adapt to the etiquette needs in various settings. Going into a restaurant is an almost daily event for them and the only part that gets them excited is the end of the meal. As I eat, I cut off tiny pieces of meat and set them aside. I, also, save a small tomato from my salad for them. I cut it into tiny bites, also. Then, I hand feed them their little bite size treats. Their saliva never has any interaction with any of the restaurant's plates or flatware. Most of the times that we go to a restaurant, it's after a day of doctor visits. As puppies do, they get thirsty. So, we carry a handy little collapsible water bowl. When we order our teas, we order a Disposable To-Go Cup of water that we pour into their travel dish. Until now, I've never had a restaurant refuse to give me a disposable cup of water... NEVER. As a matter of fact, most restaurant's staff absolutely love my puppies. Embarrassed and mad, I actually walked out of the only steak house around me. I really looked forward to eating there. But, now, I can never return. I guess that I won't be ordering deliveries from there either. I'm stunned to have been treated like I was. As I said, NATHAN WAKE, the GENERAL MANAGER of THE SALTGRASS RESTAURANT in San Marcos, Texas refused to give my puppies a DISPOSABLE TO-GO CUP OF WATER TO POUR INTO THEIR OWN TRAVEL PUPPY BOWL (that we carry with us). Something needs to be done in response to his cruelty. But, what? [Note: I will be contacting Landry's Corporate Office, as well as filing a Title III ADA Complaint with the DOJ, and the Texas Chapter of the ADA.]

Food, Service, and the Vibe were all great. I wish I would've taken some pictures while I was…read morethere. Highly recommend. A bit of the pricey side but still worth it in my opinion.

The food here is very good, I stayed with the coconut shrimp and it was delicious! I'm then I had…read morethe smoked salmon and it was delicious! I appreciated the service and recommendations from the server, he was very knowledgeable and kind. The ambiance is cozy and I was sat next to the fireplace in the library which felt as if I was in some scholar's living room. Weather was cold and rainy so that was much appreciated, I would come back!

Added ourselves to the waitlist before heading over, rolled in at 9:50 pm fully expecting…read morelate‑night chaos... and instead got seated so fast I barely had time to close the app. Points for efficiency. The staff was on it the whole time--attentive without hovering, and our waitress actually seemed to like her job (rare these days). Place was clean, too, which again... late night. Impressive. We did the Dinner for Two for $40 because I love a deal that doesn't feel like a deal, and this one delivered. Appetizer, two entrées, dessert--no weird upcharges, no "that's not included" surprises. I got the chicken with vegetables and pasta, plus garlic bread and a salad. Everything tasted way better than a $40 bundle has any right to. The other entrée was a burger and fries--simple, hot, and legitimately delicious. For the app, we grabbed the cheese bites (both cheddar and mozzarella) and honestly, I could've eaten a bucket of them. Dessert was a giant slice of cheesecake that looked like it belonged in a display case and tasted even better. Overall? Shockingly great experience. Fast, clean, delicious, and an actually good value. If every late‑night dinner went this smoothly, I'd never cook again.

Was brought here by a friend for my birthday. Id never been here and it was nice. The server was…read morefriendly and polite. The food was really good as well. I got crab cakes. Usually crab cakes from restaurants are too bready and that's not the case here. Its predominantly crab which i enjoyed. They also aren't dry. Id come to this place again in a heartbeat!

Don is the only restaurant in San Marcos that is truly one of a kind and perfect. Nothing will ever…read moreneed to change about the place, I will follow Don to the ends of this earth and out into the void. Shoutout Don for the phenomenal food and service. I've come here for many years and I will continue to until it is gone with the wind, replaced by a luxury apartment for students or just otherwise shuttered. Try the fish it's the best Also the NAN BOMB Literally everything on the menu is at least good, but most is exceptional.

It's been so long since I last had Don Japanese Kitchen. The food was as good as I remember them…read morewhen they were still in Austin. The interior the design was very familiar to the brick and mortar which was great for a small group to dine in. Compared to when they were in Austin, I'm so glad they had free parking. It was probably everything I remember and more. Kara-age - Crispy 10/10 Torch Salmon - Nicely Torch 10/10 Fries - Crispy, but had a few stale bit. 8/10

One of the few places you can get fine dining in San Marcos. Excellent service and excellent vibes…read more I will be taking the wife for date night again soon.

Had a girl's date night here and we would definitely go again:) I definitely recommend making a…read morereservation because it was a Wednesday and I made a reservation the night before and there were already no inside tables available. We started with the milk bread and it is delicious! A must to get here. The lobster roll was good but so big I could only eat one. The brussel sprouts are perfect. The drinks are good and it was a beautiful evening to sit outside. Great dinner at a great place with great service:)