Good food, good music, and good prices make for a perfect brunch on the water. Thanks for having us, we will be back! James and Anina read more

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We loved this place. Great patio with view of the canal. Bloody Mary was delicious and with a bacon wrapped fried oyster on top it was a highlight. The pickled green beans and carrots seemed to taste a little old but the pickled okra was a nice treat. Good oysters, great fried fish and really reasonably priced. Also saw people had bad service but we had the better service here than anywhere else in town. Will definitely come back. read more

Dorado's - Ultimate Bloody Mary and oysters on the half-shell - Seafood Near Me - Surfside Beach, Texas

New owners. Incredible what an ownership change can do to a place. Food is very good now and the dive bar scene downstairs is fantastic. Servers are attentive and it's one of my favorite places to go out in Surfside now. read more

There were 4 in our party and we loved our waitress Victoria and our food!!!! The seafood player, catfish, shrimp and fish were wonderful!!

Dorados isn't your typical dive. Yes, it's still a dive. But this dive has some of the best local seafood you can get your hands on. The atmosphere is great, too - upstairs you get a waterfront dining experience for the family; downstairs, you get the bar atmosphere and the enjoyment of being immediately on the waterfront. The crawfish in the season is unbelievable, the fish and shrimp is on point, and the beer is definitely cold! Tracy and his crew are doing it right! read more

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The food was very delicious and service was awesome! Nina took great care of us. We could not decide what to eat so we shared two plates the server recommended: Fish/shrimp tacos & Dorado Grilled Shrimp. For appetizer we had the Shrimp Jammers and it was delicious too; the jammer sauce amazing! We were able to sit on the back patio and watch the boats on the Coastal Waterway. It was a hot day and the server dropped the shade to help keep the sun out of our eyes. I am so glad we chose to stop and eat here. read more

Food seemed bland and over priced, I was expecting more flavor. The view of the water was something and the service was passable, maybe a D or C. read more

Usually when you order a po boy from somewhere it is a decent size their PoBoy is smaller than a Subway 6 inch sandwich. 13 bucks for a small serving and fries. Kids meal of a fried corn dog and fries 8 bucks. I had high expectations for this place as the ambiance is nice. Food overpriced and not much there. read more

Dorado's - Po boy that's really poor. - Seafood Near Me - Surfside Beach, Texas

We just left this restaurant I have never done a review, I have to say my husband and I went there today, the food was great and the people working there were really sweet. Ann Marie waited on us at the bar, she was attentive and very sweet. We will definitely go there again. read more

I'm so addicted to this place. Whenever I visit surfside I have to stop here. I love their food, the environment and the staff. A great local haunt. They have a full bar with generous cocktails. I usually get half dozen oysters because they are fresh and delicious This last time I ordered simply but left satisfied. It's a great place to relax and spend time chatting with friends to catch up. We sat outside on the enclosed deck. We were the only ones outside. Do you think the waitress forgot about us??? NOPE!! She was right there when we needed her. UPDATE: sooooo.what?! How does this place get 3 stars in Surfside? I've been here so many times and it's consistently AWESOME! Today we sat on the porch and watched dolphins swim by...so cool We had delicious fresh oysters, which they get in every Tuesday, Parmesan char-grilled oysters, elotes, bar chips, shrimp ceviche, and of course whiskey and cocktails. Leonard was fabulous. Charming, upbeat and attentive. Yup So I've boosted my 4 star to 5 they've earned it! read more

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After visiting the San Bernard National Wildlife Reserve we saw a signs for Freeport and Surfside. We turned right and were soon surrounded by petro chemical plants. Eventually we found our way to Surfside and--based on six yelp reviews--chose Dorado's. We are very glad we did. The food, ambience, and service were excellent. We had ceviche, stone crabs, and shrimp. All were good. Dorado's clientele is mainly local. Follow your GPS and prepare for a few circuitous twists and turns. Indoor and outdoor dining overlooking a ship channel is available. The new manager is quite friendly and talkative. Aside from lacking signs, Dorado's was excellent. Once there, it's easy to recognize. It's on stilts and you have to climb a flight of stairs. It's next to a large boat storage facility. read more

Dorado's - Seafood Near Me - Surfside Beach, Texas

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Great environment and great oysters! The staff was friendly and helpful. Favorite spot!

Our party of five enjoyed several appetizers as the meals take a long time to come out. We were told this before we sat down so it was okay. We were visiting and having beverages so no issue. The burger was a hit as well as the loaded tots. The fried shrimp were just okay, however the grilled shrimp with elote (street corn) was great. The grilled shrimp were well seasoned with the elote sauce. You can bring fish you have caught to be cooked, as well. We are hoping to do that. Nice, local vibe. read more

This place got a 1 only because I had to put something! most horrible place I have ever been. After ordering they brought one dish out at a time and not right after each other, one was finished eating before the next got their food. it was loud and chaotic. Very expensive and not worth it! read more

This place has good drinks and pretty good food. The wait staff were really nice and attentive. We will come back. The only drawback was we definitely needed GPS to find it! read more

Not impressed. Our stomachs were upset after eating- 2 of the 3 of us. Sorry. Service was good - did carry out-staff was professional and friendly. But i go for the food and it was not ok. read more

Our food was amazing and our waitress was very accommodating. We plan to go again while on vacation! We loved the atmosphere.

Very friendly staff, nice views and good shrimp and fish tacos .Best fried pickles ever!!!!

I went to this restaurant along with some of my family and a family friend. It was our first time eating at this place, and I'm sure it was our last. First and foremost, they seemed to be severely understaffed. The place was full of people, but only 3 employees were waiting tables. One girl was waiting all the tables inside, while the other was waiting all the tables outside. The bartender was helping out both waitresses as much as he could, but they were all still getting overwhelmed. When we ordered our drinks, we got 3 out of 8 drinks first, and the rest of the drinks took an additional 15 minutes to arrive. There were a quite a few times in which we had to remind our waitress of all of the drinks we had ordered ... and for other things too. However, I don't blame her completely because like I mentioned previously, they were severely understaffed. For the food on the other hand, all of our orders were correct, and the wait time was reasonable for a group of eight people I would say. However, I ordered the fried catfish, which I expected to be a full basket of food. Well, I was wrong. For 18 dollars, I received a small and slightly overcooked catfish filet with some of their homemade potato chips. I finished my food within about 5-8 minutes, and I was still hungry. I believe that if I am paying that much for food, then I should definitely feel full after eating it. When I got home, I ordered a pizza and wrote this review with my hunger satisfied. Ultimately, if you're looking to eat at a seafood restaurant with great service and great food for reasonable prices, this is not the place to go to; I'm sorry. read more

Had eaten here last summer and loved it, so called to make a reservation for my 30th birthday dinner.. man was I disappointed. They must be under different ownership because the menu was completely different. I wish they would have told me when I called that they were out of half the menu... We ordered chip & salsa and fried pickles.. salsa tasted like tomato paste and water.. no flavor at all. Fried pickles seemed like they barely had a pickle in them. AND SOOOOO SALTY!! Practically inedible. They didn't have any grilled fish and she said they were going to likely discontinue it from the menu... okay?? So our options were either fried food or grilled shrimp tacos... Went with the shrimp tacos and they were without a doubt the worst shrimp tacos I've ever had.. They were $15 and you got 2 tiny little shrimp per taco. Definitely will not be going back which is a shame because it's such a cute restaurant with a nice, relaxing view.. read more

We rented a house down the street from the restaurant, and saw the full parking lot, so we decided to disregard the less than 5-star rating and give the place a try. Great atmosphere! Beautiful weather, so our party of 6 sat outside. Server- who said she had been here a month- was very nice, but inattentive. She didn't refill our drinks until she brought our food. Unfortunately, the food came out cold and undercooked. And the portions were tiny- the fish & shrimp platter came out with one piece of catfish (maybe 5 ounces) and 3 pieces of small shrimp. The shrimp tacos- bigger portion- but cold, including the side of street corn. Don't be fooled by the full parking lot- it's a boat storage place. Quite a few boats came in while we were eating. One last suggestion - maybe a dress code for the servers? read more

Get food. Great drinks. Beautiful surroundings. Ate grilled oysters & fish tacos & we drank hurricanes. Our waiter, young man, I cannot remember his name, was wondetful. He answered our questions & had great recommendations. Lots of fun. Will be back. read more

So 2 Nd visit , both times we have had amazing seafood! Saw the oysters being delivered, that's fresh!!! The staff is very fabulous lieutenant Dan aka Seth ask for him! Have had fresh oysters, seafood platter both grilled and fried both worth it! Not understanding the 3 star but we are happy with 5 star we gave A must weekend visit! read more

Great spot fir a drink or a meal. The Well, the bar downstairs was really cool. They let people fish off the patio and I caught several different fish. Staff was very friendly and taught us a lot about the area. Going back today for some fishing and a drink or 2! read more

Great food!! Highly recommend the shrimp jammers. Other great items on the menu are ceviche or the cheeseburger. Great service downstairs, and a full bar! read more

Giving you guys 5 stars because your seafood is so fresh and the view is so nice. However, we did have one in our all adult party of four that ordered a Mac and Cheese side. Very disappointing to see what seemed to be a Kraft box of Mac and cheese served in a little paper bowl. Really wouldnt be hard to boil your own pasta, mix with velveta and serve in a nice bowl. Little things matter! read more

We visited 3 weeks ago while in Galveston and Freeport. Nice atmosphere, clean, friendly staff, outside seating. That was the good. Service was SLOW. I even asked if someone didnt show up for work and was reassured that no, everyone was there, we did see multiple staff come through our area, not sure why service so slow. Can't really mess up bottled beer, so we are good for beverages. I really wanted to try the pickled shrimp other yelpers wrote about, however it is no longer available. Okay. Shrimp roll it is. Well not exactly. Watery mayonnaise saturated bun with more celery than small diced shrimp pieces (and dill) so loose that the bun fell apart the moment I picked it up. Not worth the price tag. Fresh oysters on the half shell were good, no complaints on that aspect nor on my husband's fried shrimp dinner. Worst item on the menu? The SALSA!!!!. Bland, open a can of crushed tomatoes, add some diced onions and serve to unsuspecting customers. Don't bother adding any seasonings or spices and for even more of a let down use the same unappetizing bland concoction for the shrimp ceviche. Just add approximately 3 small shrimp diced and take the fool who unsuspectingly ordered what could be a great dish money. In Texas? For shame! read more

Nice clean cool bar with the best burgers and fried seafood you can find in the area. I felt compelled to shout out the fabulous service by Dan a very savey young man who is aimed to please and provide good service. I ordered the Butterfled shrimp large and perfectly fried.....delicious with home made potato chips. The Dive Burger is the best burgers we had in a long time it is a juicy double patty black Angus patty with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, cheese, mayo, yellow mustard with Hawaiian buns with French Fries, absolutely to die for. The view is scenic and great to watch the barge go by while grabbing lunch or dinner. If you are vacationing I highly recommend Dorodo's Dive Bar it will be a favorite of mine. I really want to come in the evening to listen the live music which I have planned for my future visit. The shrimp is fresh right off the boat so how can you miss this neat bar. The bar drinks is fantastic the bartender has it right on how to perfect cocktails. Blood and Sand with scotch sweet vermouth April and orange a must try bar drink, see for yourself. Not hard to find but if your lost you can find it right away on Shark lane. Highly recommend if you in this area of town. Safe travels to all my special yelpers out there. read more

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Lovely food! They have excellent fresh live oysters. Wife & I enjoyed everything we put in our mouth. We both had fried fish, raw oysters, and fried oysters. We shall be returning! read more

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Awesome service ! Food was delicious and everyone was so friendly. Location is good and the outdoor seating is nice and relaxing.

So we looked at their menu on line -- which is not their current menu in any way shape or form. It looks like a nice elegant fancy dish restaurant -- it's not loud, drunk patrons w no shoes from the beach. Wait staff could not answer one menu question. In order to get any service we had to go interrupt her selfie sessions. Cooked food came out raw. Very loud they are bang on the oyster right next to the customers -- Many folks came dressed up thinking they were getting a elegant dinner and u could see their disappointment -- read more

Slow service. And they weren't busy. The appetizer was reported as scratch made boudin balls...they were small and bland. Food was sub par for the price. read more

We really enjoyed the Bloody Marys! They came with an appetizer meal on top of the cocktail. Everything tasted really good! I had the Grilled Shrimp salad and it was enough for 2 people Easy. Great service!!! read more

Dorado's - Spicy Bloody Mary with shrimp, fried oyster, bacon, asparagus, carrot, pickled okra, and olives! A drink with appetizers all in one. - Seafood Near Me - Surfside Beach, Texas

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This place is terrible. We had a group of 24 year olds and they chose not to accept one of our IDs and wouldn't give an explanation why. Maybe they didn't like that he was wearing a shirt that said Utah on it? When asked for an explication the staff was very rude. The band was also so loud you couldn't think strait. We know one place we definitely will not be going again! read more

Been here a few times, and it went downhill each time. Had oysters that were terrible. I called and talked to a manager hopefully to give them a second chance. She said to come back to get a complimentary meal, and took my name. When I went the next time, there was no record of the agreement. They only offered a 10% discount to which I agreed. When finished, the current manager did not approve that discount having us wait 30 minutes before I decided to leave. read more

WE DID NOT eat here. That's why I'm not really rating their food. This is a little biased as I was very disappointed that they did not stay open the hours posted. We arrived with half an hour to spare but, kitchen was closed. It was recommended by a local person so, we had been looking forward to it. Side note; it seems common that the area restaurants don't really honor their posted hours. read more

Great little hideaway with a good view, good food and good drinks. Pet friendly also!

We have been hearing great and not so great reviews of Dorado's for a while and decided it was time to see for ourselves. We went late on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. The place was about half full. We were quickly and kindly greeted by the hostess/waitress who said we could sit wherever we chose and then patiently followed us while we changed our mind three times. We ordered Mexican Mules as we sat to check out the menu. The mules were cold in nice, frosty copper mugs and were perfectly made. We ended up ordering a dozen raw oysters and fried pickles. The oysters were very fresh, huge and delicious! The condiments and crackers were fresh and tasty. Although we intended to split a sandwich, we ended up ordering another dozen oysters! Our hostess/bartender/waitress was Trish who was more than attentive, kind and helpful without being intrusive. Our food was beyond fantastic! I'm hoping this is the norm and not a fluke. If our next visit is this good, it's safe to say we've found a new favorite dining spot. Five stars for food, service and atmosphere! read more

Been to this place everytime I've been in town, great food, great cocktails, and great service. I was in town for a fishing trip last week and we ate there twice, the appetizers are good and nobody in our party didn't love what they ordered, great environment right on the intercoastal. 10/10 recommend, by far the best in Surfside if you want something fast or looking for a good bar. Our waitress Sara was phenomenal, we look forward to coming back. read more

My husband and I decided to drive down to Surfside to getaway from Houston and enjoy a beautiful afternoon. This place had great reviews so we decided to give it a try. I'm glad we did because it was delicious and a great experience! We had the elotes, hush puppies, pulled pork tacos, fried catfish, the blonde brownie dessert, and the Kentucky mule. I'm looking forward to coming again and bringing some friends! read more