The best dining experience in Bay City. Amazing cuisine,…read moregreat staff, and beautiful restaurant! Highly recommend.

Usually LOVE Fat Grass. Bright shiny spot in the mostly dim culinary town of Bay City, TX…read more My wife and I decided to meet my parents here for their 64th Anniversary/Mother's Day celebration. Drove almost two hours from Houston for their Saturday brunch only to find the doors locked! Big time bummer! Maybe some tragic event? Hopefully not calling it quits! Bay City NEEDS Fat Grass! Went to Waterfront in Matagorda for lunch instead. Really nice, but not Fat Grass. Upon returning to retrieve our SUV from in front of Fat Grass, we notice that, lo and behold, they are opening for evening service. Felt like walking over and asking why their website fibbed to us, but foot hurting from recent surgery, so just traveled on to my parents house for drinks and the Kentucky Derby.... Therefore, not really a review; just a comment on the lackadaisical attitude of management I've come to expect from lesser establishments these days regarding treatment of "valued" customers... Nice job!

Pizza, burger, and shrimp. All a hit at the table!! Our 3 year old said as we were leaving "that…read morewas very delicious". We did the build your own pizza and added pepperoni and Canadian bacon simple but very tasty. The sauce was flavorful and the crust was toasted just right. The burger was big and had all the fresh toppings fries were crisp shoe strings fries. Now the shrimp, it was with the creamy bang bang sauce, it had a kick but not too much as my toddler enjoyed eating about 4 right before the food came out. We didn't try any special drinks but the water was nice and crisp . The server was a nice young lady, the place was not full but there were people at the bar and people sitting outside. Would definitely recommend and go back. Maybe get a margarita

Great place for a Happy Hour. I was impressed with their happy hour menu and how great the food…read morewas. The fried pickles were probably my favorite. They have wine, margaritas and beer + queso, wings and other bar food. Our waiter was a nice young man that was running the bar and our table. He was very friendly and kept us entertained. There is a music box with all the latest hits that kept the party going and I love all the sports phots along the walls. Even had Serena Williams at Wimbledon! Love her! Right!!!

Liked this place so much we ate at it both days we were in town! Staff and customers were super…read morefriendly. Clam strips were amazing as was the burger. Loved the whole in the wall feel. Definitely recommend.

Food was good, staff was friendly and attentive, and I really liked the "hole in the wall" feel of…read morethe place. As a bar & grill, minors are allowed until 10p. The only drawback was the cigarette smoke. If you can overlook it, it's a pretty cool joint.

Great location and a fun atmosphere to be at. Great local spot close to home and they have the BEST…read moreJELL-O SHOTS IN TOWN!!!

Awesome employees take care of your every need. Great bar food and even though its focus is on beer…read morethey can please the wine drinker as well.

Our Monday Night at SoS (another review by an out-of-towner)…read more Following our indulgence at Friday's (see previous review), we headed to Shiner on Sixth for some delicious refreshments, originating from just about half a mile up the road. The bartender was dealing with some business so we took a look around and racked the table (75¢ a game if you can believe it). While we waited we also started talking with some locals. They were all very friendly and let us know the bartender would be back real soon. I'm an outgoing guy, so I took the opportunity to ask a ton of questions. Shiner is such an interesting place - like what I think Austin was in the actual heyday of the 60s and 70s. Genuinely weird, but in a good way, not the disingenuously exclusive conformity that parades as bizarre, and is so prevalent these days. Wandering around Shiner is surreal. It's like being in a living, breathing work of art. Some might think that, in a small Texas town like Shiner, artistry wouldn't be so prevalent. These people have never been to the hill country towns of Texas. The locals we spoke to were proud to hear our appraisals and praise. After some chitchat, the bartender arrived. We asked the bartender, Stacy, if we could bring in our gizzards from Friday's - which she readily allowed. Since there were so many gizzards provided in the order, I was able to offer some to everyone. Those that accepted did so gratefully, and immediately identified them as being from Fridays because they were of such high quality (check out my Friday's review for more info). Back to SoS: The two pool tables were very smooth with good felt. One was already open so my wife and I hit that one. We were able to easily converse together with the music being audible, but not overwhelmingly so. Speaking of music, I never heard it stop. The house sticks, of which there were many and varying in weight, were moderate - used but still playable and rolled pretty evenly on the table. Next time we might bring our McDermotts. I've definitely seen worse sticks. These were of a little less quality than you'd find at a dedicated pool hall. The beverages were delectable, with a good selection of local varieties and some more typical brands if you're wanting something more familiar. On the Monday night we were there, pours were $3.50. A helluva deal, if you ask me. I recommend a local pour because, as the adjusted saying goes: When in Shiner, do as the (Shiners? Shinerinians? Shinerites?) do. I'm gonna call em Shiners. So do as the Shiners do. On the topic of locals, Shiners were wildly accepting and even grateful for our presence. A few stand out points: The cultural representation was diverse. I like to believe it's because this place is such a great place to be. Everyone received us well and accepted us to their pool tables as we wandered back and forth. This place was so welcoming that we felt no such apprehension. Everyone more than ready to cheer us on when we did well and rub us when we placed a poor shot. Nobody was overly loud or raucous. Sure, conversations were lively but not overtly so. Some folks were a bit more reserved, but not unfriendly. The atmosphere: I'll let the pictures (mostly) speak for themselves. I like to take PoV pictures to give an idea of what a patron can expect to experience. These are mixed with some shots of some of the eye-pleasingly unique stuff you'll come across if you visit. I'm a guy, so there's no shots of the ladies' room. However, when I asked my wife if their restrooms were clean, she responded "Very." One sign in particular cracked me up. Someone used a bit of graffito to draw in a face mask, but (I believe) intentionally drew them wearing it wrong. Hilarious bit of easy social commentary! Another bit that struck me as amusing was a scratched up comedic sign about those having "short bats" standing closer. Did the vandal use their short bat to scratch it up? ;P There's an enclosed double decker porch outside, ensconced in tavern-type artistry. Be warned: there is some loud game people play out there, akin to cornhole, but with large flat washers. You can't hear it inside, but you can't miss it outside. The Upshot: If you're in the mood for some nighttime beverages (adult or otherwise) this is likely your best bet in Shiner. Evidently there's a more club type spot, but it's only open a three nights a week (as of March 2024). All that said, if you're the discerning snooty type that doesn't like dive bars then you probably won't be happy here. If you're into kitschy, country, hippy, friendly places with good prices, you'll fit right in. Pro tip: Bring some chicken gizzards and a jovial attitude. You'll be welcomed with open arms.

Great pizza and cold beer! Order your pizza or come in and enjoy!!! Great service and friendly…read morestaff! Highly recommended if you're hungry!!!

The wings are great! The Nacho Grande is also a must. Also the best burgers in town. The beer is…read morevery cold, too!

Honestly, if you didn't just visit surfside beach and built up an appetite, there is zero reason to…read morego here. However, that was exactly what I was here for and I enjoyed the experience as we sat at the outdoor bar deck and enjoyed a meal, some beers, and boats sailing by. The food was fine, typical American affair without any special twists or faults. We chose this spot due to its more extensive menu compared to some other restaurants within the area, was not disappointed Would I Go Out of My Way to Try? No Would I Return? No Food Taste- 6/10 Ambiance - 8/10 Service - 7/10 Value- 6/10

Everyone was super friendly and the food was delicious. The oysters tasted really fresh!!…read moreDefinitely recommend this place.

This was our first time visiting Cactus Jacks. It's a bit pricey, but very good. I love the…read moreatmosphere... it's rustic but cozy. They do have live bands so it may get loud, if that's not your thing. Now for the food... there was so much we wanted to try like the fried trio (zucchini, mushrooms, and pickles), but we chose the bacon deviled eggs and they did not disappoint! The bacon was candied and oh so good. They have a really good salad bar, and the waitress charged us for the kids portion since we were all getting meals that didn't come with a trip. Lots of good toppings to choose from. They have yummy rolls with honey cinnamon butter. My only complaint was the ranch and blue cheese was a bit too runny, and the blue cheese lacked flavor. My bonus daughter and I split the wings and the seafood platter. The wings are really good, we got hot and cherry jalapeño barbecue. The seafood platter was very good, huge portion, 6 shrimp and 2 large pieces of catfish, and the french fries were awesome. I just wish the tartar sauce tasted a little bit better. I couldn't put my finger on it, but it wasn't my favorite. My husband had the signature sirloin topped with a seafood sauce. It was really good and cooked perfectly. He got the loaded mashed potatoes, but they were very dry, they needed some cream or some butter or both. I also got a side of fried okra, I didn't care for it, not very flavorful and not crispy. My daughter got the kids cheese enchilada dinner, she didn't care for it, she said it was mostly cheese and no tortilla. The dessert menu is extensive, and it was hard to make a choice. I wanted to try the brownie bottom cheesecake, the Keylime pie cheesecake, the bourbon, pecan cheesecake, and the Texas velvet chocolate cake. My daughter and I both went for the Texas velvet chocolate cake. The waitress failed to tell me that the portion size is HUGE. Wish I'd have taken a pic! It's two huge slices of chocolate cake on top of each other. Let me tell you, though, this is one of the best chocolate cakes I've ever had. The cake part was moist, I hate that word, but I can't think of another word that describes it. Very flavorful and chocolatey. The icing was one of the best I've ever had, it's a chocolate buttercream and so good. We've eaten on this cake for a few days and it is not going to waste, that's for sure. I think the cake was the best part of the meal. Soooo good. My husband got the salted caramel pecan pie, it was very good. He's not a crust person, but he actually ate all the crust, it was so good. Overall, I really like cactus jacks and I would come back. The waitress was mediocre, for example, she told me they didn't have blue cheese, but they obviously did. She wasn't very attentive at the table, took awhile to get refills and we weren't able to get her to get us some butter for the mashed potatoes because she was rarely there, just a bunch of little things... She was very sweet though . The only reason why they got five stars was the chocolate cake, I think they really deserve four stars because their sides and condiments need some work. But, we will give it another try for sure.

Every time I drive to texas. The sun always catches my eye from the interstate. Friday, I checked…read morethem out for the first time for happy hour. I only grabbed the drink. The margarita was strong. The bartender was nice. Yesterday I stopped by for lunch. Service was good. However, I was disappointed in the food. I had the lunch fajitas, I'm not a fan of Spanish rice or refried beans. The rice was plain not seasoned. I had the cookie skillet for dessert. Ice Cream was salad as a rock. It even took forever for to melt from the heat of the cookie. Two gentlemen were sitting next to me at the bar. We was noticing how they had a few birthday celebrations that were taking place. Come to find out we both are Aries. Our birthdays are April. So one was nice of enough to pick up my tab.

We made a last-minute change of plans and ended up at Scully's--and it was a great decision…read more After originally heading somewhere else that was completely empty, we trusted our instincts and came here instead. The restaurant had a welcoming atmosphere and a great waterfront view, which made for a relaxing meal. The fried shrimp was delicious and exactly what we were hoping for on the coast. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared, and it really hit the spot after a long day. As an added bonus, we saw the park and playground across the way from Scully's and went there to burn off some of our lunch before jumping back on our roadtrip adventure.

The view from the outdoor dining and somewhat casual nautical ambience of the restaurant Make it…read morevery popular. Although there is plenty of free parking it is also located next to the docks so it can sometimes be difficult to find a parking spot due to all of the activity in the area. The service was really great and quick as well as attentive. Moderate portions and very well crafted meals in such a casual atmosphere. The cocktail sauce was absolutely amazing although the fish was also extremely good.

Wow really great food and service was wonderful We had the…read morecalamari shrimp and jalapeno peppers yummy They serve cornbread with your meal that was awesome Also had the tropical shrimp dinner it was delicious

3 stars honestly for the seasoned, crunchy fries and decent service. They were really nice and…read moreaccommodating and VERY fast! However, the lunch catfish and shrimp was mid. I had two shrimps that were pretty yummy, fresh tasting, and well seasoned. The rest was lacking major flavor sadly. The batter was nice, just needed some more dusting of adventurous seasonings lol. Fries were good! Even hush puppies didn't have that slightly crunchy texture to balance the soft cornbread on the inside /: The churros were below mid sadly. No cinnamon sugar and it was chocolate Hershey sauce instead of cajeta sauce like stated on the menu (caramel) If I was starving, I'd comfortably eat it but I was saving my seafood craving for here and can't say it hit the mark. I appreciate the good service