We came last minute to the area to have lunch at another restaurant but they had a 90 min wait. The other 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! read more

First off parking. Because I know that's on everyone's mind when they come to the Strand after they started charging for street parking. There is a dedicated private parking lot that even has covered spaces on the side (enter 19th street) with the restaurant sign on top of the entrance so you can't miss it. But it's only 5 spaces. Street parking is available and it didn't look like it's paid parking this far out (at least there was no signage saying otherwise). I think they're conscientious owners as I tried calling and it just rang forever but amazingly someone called me back (I guess they have caller ID). I think it might be Asian owned because the lady who looked like she was in charge was Asian and there's a big basket of fortune cookies (fresh ones) near the exit. But the workers are Hispanic. So I'm not sure. Regardless, I didn't see any Asian food on the menu. It was mostly seafood. We got the fried fish wish was good and big. Also got the grilled red snapper which tasted healthy. The fried calamari, stuffed mushrooms and mozzarella sticks were all good as well. Cheesecake for desert tasted standard. But the desert case had some pretty tasty looking alternatives. Free refills on the sodas. They're a Pepsi product restaurant. Staff were nice. read more

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First...service was very welcoming and friendly. And the food was outstanding! I had the stuffed flounder roll...delicious. Plus, the Lobster Bisque. Only challenge...portions so big and food so good...I may have eaten too much! Definitely recommend this place!! read more

A great local restaurant with budget friendly meals, menu that includes a lot of favorites, midsize restaurant with ample seating and space between tables, coastal inspired decorations, accessible entry, lunch specials posted on chalkboard, pay first and friendly knowledgeable staff brings entrees to the table. read more

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I stopped by here yesterday with my family for dinner. We didn't actually eat inside the restaurant but instead had beers across the street. Coastal Grill allows you to call in a to-go order and they'll deliver your food right over to you, which is awesome. My wife called in our order, and a short time later our food arrived. For dinner on this day I decided to go with the crawfish tail po' boy. It came served with lettuce, tomato, and remoulade sauce on a toasted bun. When I opened my to-go container, I had to admit that it looked good. There was so much crawfish that it was constantly spilling out, and I ate a bunch that had escaped. The sandwich itself tasted great, with the crawfish lightly fried and the remoulade sauce adding a nice tang. I ended up finishing the whole thing and only wished there had been a little more sauce to balance out the bread. Our family's order also came with a large amount of onion straws. They were quite good, thinly sliced, nicely breaded, and still crispy. They would have been excellent with a little more salt, but since our table at the brewery didn't have any, that's just more reason to eat inside the restaurant next time. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. My whole family enjoyed our meal, and those onion straws especially had great potential. read more

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Ample seating, even for a party of eight. The food was fresh and really tasty and I was told the cocktails were great too. It's not a fancy or upscale spot, so if that's what you're looking for, you may want to go elsewhere. But if you want great food, generous seating, and a casual atmosphere, this place is well worth a visit. read more

I had the blackened red fish and vegetables. Everything was cooked perfectly and it was delicious. My wife had the gyro. She really liked the taste and recommends it. David took care of us. He was very pleasant and attentive. All in all a great experience. read more

was in the area and found this gem! Loved it so much. Ordered at the counter then food was brought to the table. You chose where you sit. The decor was so on "beach" theme. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. When we walked in i didn't know what to do and one of the servers (I wish I caught his name) was so helpful and showed us the menu and the daily specials and ask us if we have already gotten a table. The food was soooo good. The mozzarella sticks were thick and so cheesy. The chicken and burger were delicious and sat really easy on the stomach rather than sitting super heavy. Anyways really loved this place! Will be back soon! Thank you! read more

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Awesome food. Specials during the week are the best for value. It's bigger inside that you think.

Sounds (Coastal Grill) and feels (wooden, ship-like interior) like a seafood place but they have a diverse menu, to include kabobs, gyros, and burgers. Everyone's (about 15 of us) food looked great and I loved my snapper tacos with sweet potato fries. The guys working were all very friendly and checked up on us, but didn't rush us. You order at the front but they bring the food to you. Nice drink selection too. I definitely recommend this place! read more

Coastal Grill - Cajun snapper tacos (3!) with SP fries and a great chili-ish sauce. - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

The food and service were perfect. Great customer service and my brisket burger was the best I've had in a long time. Highly recommended! read more

Coastal Grill - 8 oz New York Chimichurri and Bunless Brisket Burger. - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

I'd heard many good things and was excited to try this place, but likely will not be back. It's cute inside, a cozy nautical vibe to it. You order cafeteria style and they bring your food/drinks to the table. The drinks- just looking at the cocktail menu was not a good start, then seeing what a couple others got further disappointed. I went with a cosmo thinking that was simple enough and it was just okay. Not bad, not great. Super basic options. The food- actually all really delicious but I thought the tuna stack and mushrooms were a bit overpriced. The fish taco was a good deal though; I expected street taco size and it's bigger than that. I didn't try the scallops but took a photo and was told they were excellent. We also had the chips and hummus plate. That was tasty as well. All in all, an enjoyable evening but not up to par with what I prefer on several levels. If you just want some seafood to-go, this would be a good place for that. read more

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Wow! Need to give this place a try! Food was great with generous portions. Every employee was so kind and courteous. Will definitely return!! read more

We loved this restaurant!! So many tasty options. The employees were very nice and we will absolutely be back! Yum! A must eat in Galveston.

This Resturant is such a hidden GEM! Seriously, I was very nervous coming to eat here because of how inexpensive their menu was. The service was some of the best I've seen. Kindness, attention to details, good attitudes, etc. They have a little bit of everything for everyone. The one thing that took me off guard was that you order at the front of the restaurant, but that allows the servers to provide much better service to the tables. My group of 9 had appetizers, drinks from the bar, and all of our food within 15-20 minutes. Unreal. If I lived nearby I would be taking a lot of people here. Nice work coastal grill! read more

We found this place by chance on yelp the food and service were incredible! Ask for Daniel who was attentive and had great recommendations on the menu. We had the crab finger, lobster bisque and the chef special with the Cajun seafood toppings. It was ALL amazing! We will be back read more

Excellent service with delicious food and people are so friendly. Good ambiance and great drinks.

Went in again as we thoughtit was just average last time Did not enjoy the snapper. It was dry and didn't taste fresh. I didn't do the sauce. Sure it would of masked the flavor. Gumo wasnt great either again. read more

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

I wasn't expecting this place to be as good as it was. Wowzers!! A pretty readable menu and including vegan options with huge portions. Grilled vegetables: tomatoes, onions, squash, zucchini, potatoes, paired on a bed of white rice covered in some garlic sauce. It cannot get anything better than that! Absolutely delicious and fulfilling. The service was great; the staff are so good looking and attractive which goes well with good delicious food. Nice clean restaurant and the atmosphere was welcoming too. 10 out of 10; a win win in my book! read more

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I really enjoy the Mediterranean dishes here and have dined in person previously. This time, we ordered takeout from coastal grill and food still arrived hot! Fries were crispy and flavorful and the kebab did not disappoint. I really enjoyed the flavor of the sweet potato puree and only wished the dish came with more! Beef and veggies were also very tender and not overcooked. There are a lot of menu options at coastal grill at affordable prices and they're a great choice for a large group with different tastes. read more

Coastal Grill - Beef Filet Kebab - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

My husband was giving me the side eye when we pulled up to this establishment because the outward building is nondescript....but inside it's nicely decorated and classy with beach vibes. They have a full service bar and an extensive menu. We were promptly seated by a friendly server, who quickly took our orders. We hardly got the kids situated when our orders arrived steaming hot and ready to eat. There was a wide array of reasonably priced food options to choose from. The portion sizes are generous. We ordered grilled cheese + fries, grilled ahi salmon with onion strings, fried pickles and veggie plate for me. There are several vegetarian options or platters that can be modified for vegans. Everything was delicious. Definitely stop in to eat for quick, friendly service and delicious food! PS- loved the 80s music playing too! PPS Alma was our amazing server! She was lovely. read more

We came here twice on our recent Galveston trip! Needless to say the food was excellent both times! I know there are alot of wonderful food choices in Galveston, but the quality of food for the price was worth it and above some of the others we tried. The concept here is very simple. Walk indoors (wheelchair and stroller friendly) and place your order at the counter. You can order everything at once or you can be like us and order drinks w/apps while you ponder the menu. Tip: I recommend you take a picture of the specials menu before you seat yourself. Theres some amazing options! Truly high quality. My son had the grilled shrimp and they were some of the best shrimp Ive had. If you love shrimp, I highly recommend that one. It's a blessing to get fresh Gulf Shrimp! Service is wonderful too! read more

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I recently spent 5 days in the Houston/Galveston area. The food for the most part was a positive experience. For our last evening in Galveston we chose the Coastal Grill for dinner; this was by far our best meal during our entire trip! The setting is very casual but you are warmly greeted after entering, then seated at your table and given menus. Once you've made your selection, you return back to the front of the restaurant to place your order and your food is brought to your table. The menu offers plenty of options, they have a full bar, and the desserts looked amazing! I'm not sure about parking as we arrived by ride share. Our entrees of choice were: the coastal shrimp platter which was on special and the mahi-mahi....both DELICIOUS! Ever morsel was perfect, flavorful, fresh, and left you wanting the next bite! Will definitely visit again next time we are in the area! read more

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Considering they allow emotional drivers is dangerous, I watched 3 people almost get rear ended and then when he saw me take a photo of the car he started break checking me then when i got on the phone he sped up very aggressively. YET he was protected by the people who answered the phone by hanging up. It is DANGEROUS that that don't care about the transporter or others on the road. The food would never be worth losing lives to emotional drivers. The ambiance will never compensate having bad drivers. read more

Affordable, casual, and fun place to eat for groups of all sizes! Lots of choices for food, from American to seafood to Mediterranean. There's also a wide variety of cocktails and drinks! You order at the register and they bring out the food to your table. Had the fish and shrimp tacos, which were huge and filling. The fish was cooked well, as was the shrimp. It can get loud inside, but there's a ton of seating options within 2 large rooms. Free parking too read more

Coastal Grill - Strand Fish Taco - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

We traveled into town wanting a nice meal with excellent service. That- exactly what we found at Coastal Grill! The food above average. The service way above average! David and Sergio were very kind and patient. This place will be on our list everytime we come to the island. Thank you David and Sergio!!! read more

This place was great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Menu was diverse with plenty of good options for family and kids. The food was excellent and the portions were large. read more

Six star rating in my book !! I think this is now one of my favorites on the island. Came for a late lunch on a Saturday after museum touring. WOWZA, food was sooo good! We had Chicken and Beef Kabob plates - presentation and flavor was amazing. Chicken was so soft and juicy. Beef cooked to perfection! Service was excellent and place is very clean. Lots of menu options. Highly recommend if you want a satisfying meal . read more

Coastal Grill - Chicken Kabob Plate - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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A little ways off the main strip in downtown Galveston but worth the stroll. It doesn't look that special on the outside but don't let that fool you. The food is full of flavor and there are lots of choices to satisfy everyone. The portions are large too. The meals are a la cart so if you want a side you have to order it separately. You order at the front and they bring it to you. I loved the veggie side, they were grilled and soooo good. I wish I got the green beans too because they looked great too. They serve everything from gyros to fish plates. And the service is great too. read more

Wow! I ate here for the first time today. The food was so fresh and had such a great flavor. Our server, Hermes, was one of the kindest and most attentive servers I've ever had. I highly recommend checking out this place! read more

Staff were very nice and accommodating! I got the G-Town beef taco, Coastal oyster taco (both amazing) and Shrimp Kebob. read more

Coastal Grill - Coastal Oyster taco, G-Town Beef Taco, Shrimp Kebab - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Local recommended. Excellent choice All was tasty! Onion rings, kabob, grilled shrimp, potato skins Good prices and fast, friendly service. Definitely will be back read more

Strange combination- fancy/expensive dinner items but you have to order at the counter, a server brings you your food & nobody checks on you, forget about refills or condiments ‍Ambiance just feels awkward, not really sure what to do, where and/or when. Overall the food tastes like it is missing something.. the ahi tuna stack appetizer was very bland and the chips were stale. My husbands steak was over cooked and very thin, my sons steak was perfect, the shrimp kabobs were pretty good- the shrimp tasted very fresh and was cooked perfectly. I wouldn't go back..when there are so many better options around. read more

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Good food great service and very nice people. Not your typical island fare. Would recommend it to anyone

We were greeted with smiles. Service was excellent. Our food was amazing. Presentation was very pleasing. We will definitely go back when we visit Galveston again. Oh, the bread pudding was out of this world. read more

Great food, great service, very clean. Had the red fish, po-boy and the calamari. Calamari was one of the best I have had. Fresh ingredients, hot food and amazing taste. Entire staff was very friendly. The homemade sangria is worth trying. read more

Coastal Grill - Red fish special - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Food was great and plentiful, service was awesome and they have a full bar to accompany your meal. Fish and chips were fantastic as was the shrimp quesadilla. read more

Coastal Grill - Awesome desserts! - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Walking into this place will impress you as you notice the menu for their daily specials, their extensive bar and their great selection of wine choices. However, as for their beer choices, everything is served in a can of bottle, there is no draft and there's not much in the way of craft beer. The only thing that seems out of place, is the fact that you have to order your entire meal and drinks at the counter, instead of having a waitress. However, I can live with that, because it seems to keep their prices low, making them one of the best deals on the strand. They have $5 mixed drinks from11-5:30 which are better than you expect. The other thing they have going for them is ample seating, which means you probably won't have to wait too long for a table. We started with the grilled scallops on spinach which were seared perfectly. I had the fish and chips daily special and I was surprised how much fish was included. The wife had the veggie kebab which was perfectly cooked over a bed of rice. However, for some reason they added oil to the kebab, which was unnecessary. Once you check out our bill and the photos below, you'll be making your plans to come here just as we did. read more

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We had lunch here Tuesday, we had the tacos - chicken avocado, coastal shrimp, and strand fish - and loved them so much we came back for lunch today for more of the tacos! Before we left we took home the shrimp gumbo for dinner and LOVED it. This is my favorite place to eat when I'm fortunate enough to be in Galveston and I make it a point to come here at least once each trip. read more