Great food at moody gardens! Prices aren't bad considering you're in a hotel. Food was good and…read morethe servers were very nice.

This is a solid food choice if you're visiting or staying at Moody Gardens. I enjoyed breakfast,…read morelunch, and dinner at this restaurant. For breakfast, they offer a nice buffet, but I chose to have the omelette. You can select up to 3 items to add to it. I had cheese, spinach and mushrooms. It was fluffy and good. For lunch, I had the club sandwich. It was very good and the fries were large. I also had a brisket quesadilla for dinner. I liked that the tortilla was nice and crispy, and it wasn't too greasy. I had the lobster bisque on the side. The broth was thin and light and had chunks of lobster. The service was friendly and fast. If you dine inside the restaurant, it's spacious and has a tropical vibe.

My friend and I tried this place for dinner because it was in walking distance from our hotel. We…read morewere not disappointed. The menu is a little limited with options but the options they have all looked great. My friend and I both got fish and shrimp tacos grilled. They were huge plenty of food fresh really good. The fact that this is literally on a pier so the views of the ocean and the beach are just incredible. We were eating at sunset so it made the view even better. The waiter could've been a little more attentive. We had to ask for refills, but they were a little busy so I understood. We got there at the best time because after we arrived they started to have a wait for tables. The food was served very quickly. The restaurant has a really fun vibe. I would recommend it.

I wanted to eat on the water, and there aren't that many places to do that, enter Jimmy's…read more You go through the gift shop and upstairs, where the atmosphere changes. You're up in the breeze, ten degrees cooler than the stagnant, oven heat below. The place is nothing fancy, but you're there for the breeze and the water view and that's what you get I got blackened a fish taco and a chicken fajita taco, both good. The slaw on the taco could have been much better with more lime, less mayo? Not sure what was in it honestly, but citrus would have made it even better. I had a couple of bites of the burger, it was good. The wings were a special, not usually on the menu, wouldn't recommend those, there was an odd flavor. The pretzel bites weren't a big hit either. The service was friendly and attentive. I would come back here for a drink and an appetizer to enjoy the view.

My wife and I came to McNeal's Tavern & Eatery for the first time, and we had a great experience!…read moreOur server, Brianna, was amazing. She was very polite, helpful, and did a fantastic job taking care of us. The place itself was clean, had a great atmosphere, and looked awesome. It's a perfect spot to grab a drink, enjoy some delicious food, and watch your favorite sport. I highly recommend trying the blackened fish sandwich -- it was delicious! We also ordered the fish and chips. The full order only comes with two smaller pieces of fried fish, so I probably wouldn't recommend it if you're really hungry, but the fish was still delicious. The fries were incredible, and even though I'm usually not a fan of tartar sauce, their homemade tartar sauce was really good! Overall, we had a great first experience and would definitely come back. If you're visiting Galveston, McNeal's Tavern & Eatery is definitely worth checking out!

Night 1: Stopped in for drinks after dinner elsewhere. Wish we had tried this place for food as…read morewell. The menu looks like a fun mix of an English tavern (bangers and mash) with tex Mex (burritos). They also have interesting options like Rueben egg rolls. Our bartender Sammy was very friendly. The drinks were good. Nice vibe. Friday night had live music. Place smelled a bit like a urinal cake or something but that was the only downside. Lots of TVs on, with a variety of things to watch. Would definitely return. 4 stars Night 2: came in for dinner the day after coming for drinks. Bri was our server. Very friendly. Food was great. I got the seafood pasta and my husband got the steak bomb. We shared the spinach artichoke dip as an appetizer. He had two Moscow mules and I had a white wine. All very good. Came out to $86 before tip. No smell this time so I'm bumping it up to five stars. I hope to stop into this place on future visits to Galveston.

Great Food ... Really !!! We have enjoyed every meal. Nice…read more Staff. The atmosphere is favorable for the best steak I have eaten in a long time. Totally recommend the Steak salad!

Doc Holliday's certainly excels at visual storytelling, boasting an impressive and eclectic…read morecollection of decor that spans from bears to motorcycles. For those seeking a vibrant, tourist-friendly atmosphere, the establishment delivers on its theme. However, the culinary execution leaves room for alignment with the branding. While the pizza was undeniably fresh, ordering Italian fare at an Old West-themed establishment highlights a structural misalignment in the expansive menu. One can only hope that future iterations of the menu might lean into the theme by introducing traditional barbecue or brisket, perhaps served on classic tin platters with all the fixings to truly anchor the frontier experience. Operationally, the service model is highly consistent, delivering a thoroughly average experience from start to finish. Management is notably visible on the floor, maintaining a quiet, non-intrusive oversight, though a brief greeting would go a long way in establishing a feedback loop regarding the kitchen's output. Additionally, while the service staff diligently checks in to ask if "everything is okay," the answer remains precisely that--perfectly, unequivocally okay.Doc Holliday's has built a memorable visual space with immense potential, and with a more focused culinary direction, the food could easily match the high energy of the surroundings.

Came here a few months ago to after my baby cousin's graduation! We reserved a private room at the…read morerestaurant for our family to celebrate such an amazing accomplishment over delicious seafood. We were seated promptly and as you can see from the photo, we were also able to add our own decor to the restaurant's existing nautical theme. We ordered plenty of shareable apps to pass around and the tuna tartare was a fan favorite among my family. Everyone seemed pretty pleased with their dishes with the exception of the graduate. She ordered a spring roll that actually ended up being a massive deep fried egg roll for some reason, so that was kind of disappointing, especially since it was her special day and all. If nothing else, you have to order the Chilean seabass. It's so buttery and fluffy that you'd forget you were eating fish altogether. My relatives were all taking samples of my entree that it makes you wonder if they should've maybe ordered it as well?????? Hahaha jk, but it was definitely very popular that evening. I ordered this dish along with the lobster bisque and absolutely stuffed by the end of the meal. It was a good time and I think I would return here the next time I'm on the island.

Would be much higher if not for poor service. Food was great. We had reservations but opted to sit…read moreat the bar, as it was wide open. For whatever reason the bartender, Sean, wasn't happy to see us. He asked us if we didn't like our table. Which I thought was weird to ask. Anyhow we did two appetizers once we were able to get Seans attention to order- Mussels and the Crab cake. Both were excellent. We had planned on ordering entrees but Sean never once checked back with us. So, we flagged him down (from 5 feet away) and asked for the tab. So, instead of getting tipped on $150 tab, he got tipped on a $65 tab. My wife and I are both service industry veterans and walk in expecting to drop at least a 25% tip. Sean earned a 15% tip. He cost himself and his employer money. Bartenders should be engaged and as social as they can be. We were the only people seated at the bar and the restaurant was quiet. No reason we should have been ignored.

Great food. Great price. Support local and family owned. Lobster bisque was amazing. Certainly…read morerecommend to get away fom the noise. Perfect that its just across Iguana brewery.

We came last minute to the area to have lunch at another restaurant but they had a 90 min wait. The…read moreother neighboring restaurants were also the same. I was in the search for another restaurant for a group of 6. Came across Coastal Grill and it's just a block over and not waterfront but it wasn't important. The service from the start was terrific, very clean restaurant and great menu options for all. Very family friendly. We all had a different combination of items from fish items to sandwiches and apps. All were amazing and on top of that the serving staff was terrific! Will be back for sure!

This place definitely deserves 5 stars! The food came out quickly, was fresh, high quality, and…read moreabsolutely phenomenal. Everything we ordered was delicious. What made our experience even better was our server, TJ. She was so friendly, attentive, and gave us great recommendations that did not disappoint. If you come here, you have to order the Smashburger tacos, they're phenomenal and a must-try! We'll definitely be back!!

I have found that when I am in Texas, I need Nachos. I guess I like Tex-Mex, so my server told me…read more Walking around The Strand and feeling hungry these Nachos were a great fix. The decor was fun. Tables and chairs a little sticky - that could very well be the humidity. A fun place to stop when you're in the area to get a drink or Nachos, like me!

My husband and I wanted to find a lovely atmosphere with good seafood for our anniversary. Numbers…read moredid not disappoint! From the herbed popover to the lobster salad we shared, we were off to a good start. They gave us a lovely window table for a short two minute wait. Our little Russian server was a doll, helpful and full of personality. The strange thing was, every time we asked for something, more tartar sauce, in house made ranch, drinks, someone new brought it to our table. It was very quick rather than waiting for our server for every little request. I ordered the Lobster Thermidor with skinny fries and hubby ordered the Alaskan Halibut Fish and Chips and both were absolutely outstanding. Best fish and chips I've ever had. The Halibut was cooked to perfection! The Thermidor was full of flavor, perfectly saucy with a simple and slightly cheesy Parmesan flavor. It said it had mushrooms in it, but I think it really only had three small pieces. I love mushrooms so I could've gone for more, but the whole dish was really outstanding. My fries were a bit more crispy than my husbands. All their sauces are made in house and are absolutely delicious, cocktail, tartar, and ranch. I was using them all for my frites. I would definitely love to come back for any special occasion. The only disappointment was the cheesecake at the end. It was just kind of boring. It could have been elevated by caramelizing the banana. In hindsight I would have chosen something different because an airier version of cheesecake, or something more delicate would have been a better finish to such a lovely, meal.

Every dish is beautifully presented, and I love that many of the plates are served with roasted…read moregarlic and rosemary. It not only looks elegant but adds incredible flavor. The service has always been friendly and attentive, making each visit enjoyable. My only complaint is the noise level. When the restaurant is busy, the sound echoes throughout the dining room, making it difficult to relax and have a conversation. The prices are definitely on the higher side, but considering how consistently busy they are, it's clear many people feel it's worth it. I'd say it's because it lacks competition. Overall, it's still one of my favorite places to eat in Galveston, and I always look forward to coming back.