What a hidden gem! The inside of the restaurant pulls us back to our New Orleans roots with the exposed brick walls, arched doors, and crystal chandeliers. The bar is a blast with swinging seats overlooking the bayou. And of course, the food was great! I recommend the stuffed pork chop, deviled eggs, and brussel sprouts. And don't forget the house made sourdough bread! read more

Very pleasant surprise in Dickinson! Great good, excellent service, in a very nice upscale setting and yet casual! Normally go on Sunday evenings and hit the Happy Hour and appetizers!! read more

Ok, so this is my maybe 5th time going here. Don't get me wrong, but the food is just ok. I love seafood but I just was not really impressed with what I ate. I got the fried shrimp and oysters with the dirty rice. The seafood was good but the rice was not. My daughter got the chicken Caesar Salad and they forgot to put the dressing on it. The pasta my son got he said it was ok. My other son got the Lobster Cargo ( not pictured) it was good.he also got the Rockefeller Oyster( not pictured) they were good and he ordered a steak. ( not pictured) it was ok. The service was great. She made sure our glasses stayed full . The atmosphere was pleasant and nice. I would go again to try something else! The drinks were AMAZING!!! read more

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Amazing HRW 3-course dinner! (Best hidden gem of Dickinson) My family and I visited for my parents anniversary and had a wonderful experience! After arriving for our reserved time of 5 PM, we were guided to a table that was beautifully decorated with rose petals. Our family shared the seafood tower as a starter. It was fresh and the crab was delicious! I had the crawfish wedge salad, the boudin stuffed chicken, and the beignets and coffee. The crawfish wedge was a nice size and I loved the addition of the fried crawfish. The chicken was very flavorful and the dirty rice had a nice kick to it! The beignets were wonderful served warm and the coffee was comforting and strong! I also tried my mom's blackberry caipirinha - it was well made and packed a punch! Otherwise the restaurant is beautifully decorated and our waiter, Zion, was super attentive from start to finish! Next time I want to check out the swings in the bar area! read more

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The food was excellent, and the service was great. From the pics, you can tell that the ambiance was great. read more

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We had a great time at Marais! The bar was really cute with swings, and Scott, our bartender, was incredibly friendly and helpful. For dinner, we got the crab and shrimp tower, a nice gumbo, short rib ravioli, and grits mes Amis. Wine, Pimms cup, and Fleur de Lis were hits. We finished with a key lime tart that was just the right size. We will be back! read more

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Great Food was way below average. Came about 2 hours before closing but felt like we were being pushed out the door the entire time. Appetizers had just gotten to the table and the meal came right out. May go back for brunch or drinks. But nothing else. read more

This has been our favorite go to for a special dinner but last night was a disappointment. We had family in from out of town and was looking forward to treating them to dinner here. The experience started off bad....we ordered slightly dirty, extra cold(shaken) martinis, they came out dirty and warm! Ordered 2 Appetizers and had to ask for serving utensils. I ordered a Caesar salad and the lettuce wasn't crisp, tasted old and wilted. Told the owner but he didn't really seem interested in knowing. Ordered crème brûlée for dessert and it came out with burned black top. Sent it back. A very disappointing dinner experience!!!! read more

First impressions are most important. Went to this restaurant at about 9:50 p.m. and was greeted by a bartender, Donovan, who seemed inconvenienced that I was there. I asked for a menu and he promptly told me that the kitchen closes at 10:00. I asked him if it was closed and he went to check and came back and handed me a menu. I ordered the raw oysters, redfish, and a dirty martini. Received 12 oysters and was charged for a dozen. The redfish was overcooked, and I guess the chef forgot to add the lump crab and sauce. The martini was weak. Either I arrived on a bad night for the restaurant or there's a few bogus reviews. Whatever the case, caveat emptor... read more

Want an amazing experience, at a delicious seafood restaurant? You have GOT to try Marais! I mean, who knew Dickinson would have such a classy place! And although it's classy, it's not high falooty. The menu is interesting with different types of culinary cuisine that is cajun inspired and extremely pleasing to the palate. Our friends tried the steak and didn't care much for it, so... stick to the seafood! Every time we eat here, the food and service is outstanding! For those who are concerned about how the bathrooms look, they are very nice and clean! Wear something that's business casual. I don't recommend bringing the kids. Make a reservation and book a night out here! You will not be disappointed! read more

My wife and I love going to Marais for our special occasions. We have tried the Sunday Brunch Buffet and it is great. They have a lot of everything, from omelets, crepes, seafood, prime rib, etc. My Bloody Mary's were perfect as well. For my birthday we had dinner at Marais and I had 2 Old Fashioneds, a 16 oz. medium rare Ribeye, Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, and Bananas Foster bread pudding with coffee. Awesome! My wife had the fried shrimp, which were very good. She had the bourbon chocolate tart for dessert, and it too was good. Yes, we splurged a bit on this meal but it did not disappoint. read more

Great place that we go to as often as we can. Should be a 5 star as every time we've been here. Was here for the Duckhorn wine dinner and the owner was very gracious to us during the meal. The duck gumbo was horribly oversalted but still gave 5 stars on food as this course was an unexpected complimentary add that was not on the prix fixe menu. The seared duck and wild rice was exquisite. Why less than perfect service? Everything was wonderful until we were presented the check for the bottle of wine we were purchasing for take out. The sommelier was childish and unprofessional. When we objected to an automatic 20% tip on a bottle of wine we were taking home; without apology (perhaps it is policy) or a single word, he snatched the bottle off the table and stormed off. read more

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Sunday brunch? YES YES YES. Start with Mimosa's; they offer a glass for $3.00 or a FULL BOTTLE for $10. The brunch food offered was not exactly what I expected, it was even better. They offer an À la carte menu that has the usual fare as well some with a special twist (such as pancakes with Banana Foster topping). If you prefer they offer a buffet with a large variety of choices; there was chicken and waffles, prime rib, shrimp, Mac & Chez, meats, cheeses, pastry, and so much more. At the omelet table, they prepared fresh French toast as well. After this experience, I can't wait to go back for dinner. read more

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We dined here yesterday. I'm sorry but I was not impressed. Maybe we came on a bad day. I ordered the fried shrimp, which was too salty, and the crab cake, which was flavorless. Seriously, how do you mess up crab cake? I had gumbo, which was just ok. The ambiance was nice, but that's about it. If I'm going to spend $70 plus a tip on one meal, that meal needs to be good. read more

Marais is a masterpiece! Traditional and classic Cajun cuisine with an upscale flare! The environment and ambience is original for the area and you can feel the pride when you walk in the door! All my dining experiences have been first class and the brunches (if you can get in) are a great way to celebrate on the weekend or for special occasions! The staff is attentive and respectful and the drinks are fine! Solid in all fronts and stellar in several! Stop by the next time you are heading through town! read more

Excellent...totally 5 stars. Such a hidden jewel, right there in Dickinson. Completely unexpected, completely a new favorite. read more

Marais - Salmon. - Seafood Near Me - Dickinson, Texas

Food was Great. Service was good. Restaurant was extremely loud, so loud as to make for a miserable dining experience. When the place is only at 1/3 to 1/2 capacity there is no reason to bunch all the tables together in the middle of the restaurant. A good host "reads" the guests as they come in and knows how to separate tables. You don't seat elderly patrons looking to have quiet conversation next to an extremely loud party of ten. read more

Brunch menu needs revision. Love sitting on the deck. Inside menu more extensive & excellent.

Loved the ambiance of this place, we sat at the bar because we did not have a reservation and it was packed but the service was great. Food was just ok, nothing spectacular but they have $10 bottle mimosas, you can't beat that and the food is cheap. Ambiance A+ and there was live jazz when we went. I had the French toast, it was good. My boyfriend had the chicken and waffles and it was a little bland. I was able to orders grasshopper martini. Like a thin mint, so delish and you can't really find them anymore anywhere. Will go back! read more

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Came to Marais for my parents' wedding anniversary. The inside dining is pretty albeit a little dark lol. Service was fine. Food was unique. I thought it was just ok..a little overpriced in my opinion. Wasn't bad but don't know that I'll go back. read more

The drinks, food, & service at this restaurant was impeccable. I travel for work & came here after googling restaurants near south Houston & chose this place on a whim... boy was I amazed. Sayri, my waitress, was more than attentive & accommodating - truly an incredible server. At some point, every type employee - server, to bartender, to manager - came by at some point to ask me how I was doing. I really appreciate small & important things like that. Overall, the restaurant gave an incredible ambiance & amazing service. If I was not from out of town, I would choose this place for a date night or occasion to celebrate. Thank you Marais!! read more

Marais - Seafood Near Me - Dickinson, Texas

Absolutely wonderful! Beautiful location and the decor is elegant and so New Orleans!! We opted for the Friday $20 lunch. 3 course and a yummy cocktail for an additional 99 cents. Looking forward to experiencing the Sunday Brunch soon. Highly recommend. Keith and Holly did a wonderful job. We love it!! read more

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Marais, don't expect a French restaurant because the name, instead you will have a GREAT experience through Canjun food, with beautiful decor (chandeliers), nice welcome, the "atmosphere" and up standing service; we went with Prosecco all night long, the Bourbon Street Redfish (delicious) and .... Don't miss Marais Tres Leche with strawberries ice cream! We'll be back!! read more

Marais - Seafood Near Me - Dickinson, Texas

Ambience, food and service were excellent as usual. Our server, Edgar was very attentive, friendly and efficient. The only reason we gave it a 4 Star is because you need have a dress code. This Sunday's Brunch was filled with men in baseball caps, swim trunks, tank tops and flip flops. Not a nice look. read more

This place is a warm and fun ambiance, and the food was pretty good. We came in for the $25 three course lunch special and were not wowed, but I suppose for the price it is a good value at a very nice restaurant. read more

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All around excellent. We came in for brunch right after leaving Galveston heading back to Austin. The brunch was delicious (we ordered a la carte off the menu but would do the buffet next time since it was all so good) and the service was amazing. My husband ordered chicken and waffles - A+ Son ordered eggs Benedict with a crab cake on the side as well as fried oysters on the side. The crab cake was big and full of crab. He ate every bite (he's 7) Our 4 year old ordered the kids eggs, bacon and we added pancakes for $2. It was all perfectly prepared. I eat Keto and ordered the shrimp and grits but instead of grits they gave me a delicious bed of sautéed spinach in a creamy heavenly sauce. I wanted to lick the bowl. We will definitely return! read more

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It was great, both food and environment. Service was impeccable. Looking forward to coming back and sitting in the tire swing bar.

Brunch on Sundays is amazing. Food is always tasteful and service is magnificent. Definitely wouldn't pass an opportunity to eat here any time of day. read more

My husband selected this for his Father's Day dinner. This has become one of our favorite restaurants in the area. The décor is beautiful, with high ceilings & clusters of chandelier. They have a beautiful outdoor area along the water. Then the menu had many great options. We started with the Lump Crab & Shrimp Tower. It comes with fresh wonton chips to eat the tower. It was amazing, you must get this. We also ordered Steak (me) & Redfish (my husband). Both were delicious. From there we had to add deserts, Crème Brulé & Pecan Tart. We completely over ordered and took a lot home, but I don't know what we would have passed on. If you are looking for a restaurant to pamper yourself, this one will leave you very happy with your choice. read more

I just discovered Marais Dickinson durin Houston Restaurant Week 2022. I was absolutely blown away by the decor, ambiance and most importantly the cuisine and service. I was sure I wanted to go back. My husband was turning 60 a few months later and I decided that's where I would love to host his dinner party. First of all, I called and left a message and UNBELIEVABLY, received a call back from the Manager Doug within 2hours...(ok, that's impressive). Doug took my information, gave me some information, and the date was set. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that Doug is all that and MORE, in a restaurant manager. He absolutely followed up and followed through. We had a wonderful and very successful evening due mostly in part to Doug and his staff, Chris and Kayla. Every query I had was responded to and answered immediately. Everyone was so courteous and the most efficient staff. then of course there the food which was excellent. I ordered the petite filet mignon & lobster tail, with a wedge salad. Deelicious! I can't thank Doug enough for the EXCELLENT and personal service. my husband will have really great memories of his 60th birthday. You've certainly got a loyal customer for life. read more

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Beautiful atmosphere, food was mediocre. I had a steak dinner with lump crab on top, it need something like a butter sauce to bind it together. It wasn't cohesive, just a steak with crab sprinkled on top. Needs to be elevated. Staff was friendly, manager offered us a complimentary shot from the bar. Parking situation isn't the best, so ladies be mindful when wearing heels. read more

Marais - Seafood Near Me - Dickinson, Texas

I went here for my birthday back in October, I think it's a really great atmosphere of a place! Very welcoming. I attended the brunch buffet, which is $40, much food! I think it was a variety but very pricey if you have a party more than 10 which was $75 to reserve. The area was not friendly to add all of my party as the chairs were super close. I'll advise next time to sit somewhere differently. Their waitress are super friendly! I felt very cared for. I would try their brunch food, lunch or dinner. You will enjoy this place! Manager was really nice too! A nice gem in Dickinson for sure! read more

Marais (pronounce ma-ray) is the French word for swamp. If you are familiar with Dickinson, TX, then the name makes sense. Marais is divided into three parts: A downstairs bar/eating area (that can also be rented for private events and parties), a bar area upstairs (with the swings that you see in people's photos) and the upstairs dining area (also with a full bar area). We have been to a private party in the downstairs area but this review will focus on the upstairs restaurant area of Marais. We wanted to try this restaurant for our 29th wedding anniversary. We called on Thursday and were able to get a reservation for Friday evening at 7PM. The person on the phone said I probably did not need a reservation for that specific Friday as it did not look like they were going to be overly busy. I made them anyway and requested a nice corner table away from the bar area that was a little more quiet. They did comply and we got a table in an area that we requested. The food at Marais was very good. We started with crab cakes. My wife and I are in agreement that they are the best crab cakes we have ever had. They were not the traditional cake that everyone makes. They were not breaded and fried like most restaurants make them. They were freshly prepared crab meat that was made into a patty but not fried. They came with fried green tomatoes. The combination of the two made this a very good dish and a much different presentation over the traditional crab cake. We then shared a Holly Strawberry Salad. They split the salad onto two different plates and presented them to us separately. It was a really good salad. The strawberry dressing was fresh and light. It came with thinly sliced red onion too. She likes them but I don't. Thankfully, I was able to pick mine off. The flavor of the onion did not linger on the salad so overall, I really liked it. For our main course, she had the Shrimp and Grits and I had the Wild Salmon with potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Both dishes were wonderful and light. The Salmon was cooked medium rare and tasted wonderful. It wasn't heavy and did not have a heavy fish flavor. Really good. The shrimp and grits were also very good. I stole a bite of hers. I'm normally not a huge fan of grits but these were really good. We were going to pass on dessert but since they knew it was our 29th anniversary, they surprised us with two glasses of post dinner champagne and a free dessert. We chose the pecan chocolate pie. Very sweet but good. Our waiter was Jess. We were very pleased with the amount of service he provided. He was there when we needed him but not there when we didn't. He did a very good job of timing his visits to our table to ensure we were well taken care of. My one and only complaint is there seems to be a large number of higher tables. Personally, I like sitting with my feet on the floor and not on the supports of a stool. This is especially true in a fine dining situation. It was extra difficult this evening as I was wearing a walking boot on my right foot and I had difficulty getting on and off the stool as well as keeping my foot on the supports. The area we were in was 100% higher tables and stools. Lower tables would have also fit perfectly in the same area so I am not sure of the overall purpose. This is a personal preference but is the reason why I only gave them four stars. Bottom line - Delicious food and excellent service. Marais is definitely on the higher end when it comes to the quality of food and service you receive. More tables and chairs that are lower in overall height would be preferred for a fine-dining experience. read more

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Beautiful atmosphere, phenomenal food, and great service! Everything we tried was amazing, I can't wait to go back! read more

Beautiful restaurant and excellent service. What a treat! We went to watch an event at Dickinson High School and passed by so decided to stop after looking at Yelp reviews. Total treat! We ordered raw oysters, wedding soup, gumbo, and the lump blue crab and shrimp tower. Everything was delicious and good portions. The server was super attentive and nice and the manager on duty made sure to check on us as well. Lovely restaurant! read more

Excellent! Food was to die for! They treated us very well and accommodated us when I complained we were getting eaten up by mosquitos. Live music, great cocktails, beautiful views, knowledgeable staff, AMAZING food and fun swings at the bar! We went back the next morning and had the brunch - again AMAZING!! Can't wait to go back! read more

After a busy week selling real estate and a late listing appointment at a Dickinson Bayou property, the night always ends well with good wine & great food at Marais! Tonight's Chef's Special was an amazing lightly breaded trout with a tasty Cajun sauce! Beau had the succulent 8-oz center cut fillet! The service was impeccable as always, and the owner's hospitality is unmatched in Galveston County's upscale dining experience. -Kimberly & Beau Harding read more

Marais - Chef's special with lightly breaded trout covered with Cajun spicy sauce. - Seafood Near Me - Dickinson, Texas

Wonderful place! Great food. Service is good. White table cloths. Nice atmosphere! Good for date night or family evening.

This is an absolute gem, best restaurant south of I-10 (respectfully). We dined walk-in last weekend and, despite the robust air conditioning in the dining room, had a most lovely experience start to finish. Every dining and bar area is beautifully designed and adorned with excellent views all around. I've been twice for dinner this past week and have been swept off my feet. Food and drinks have been prepared with care, attention to detail is very evident. Thank you to the ownership and management for your interest in running a tight, professional ship in an era where this is painfully lacking. I wish your team and you the absolute best. read more

Marais - Benson's - Seafood Near Me - Dickinson, Texas

Came here last night for a quick dinner and drinks with the hub. Place was poppin at 7pm, parking was a little difficult and had to circle a few times to wait for patrons leaving. We didn't make dinner reservations but didn't wait a long time for a table either. You can also choose to sit at the bar in the main dining area or the the more casual side with the bayou view. I ordered the Cajun wedge salad, New York strip steak and blackberry cobbler from the HRW menu and the husband ordered the Alfredeaux in the dark ( blackened chicken and shrimp with pasta Alfredo) I had the Batini- forgot what's all in it aside from the vodka lol but it was refreshingly great and strong. Our server Desiree was super sweet and our food was delicious! Steak was perfectly seasoned- blackened and marinated in bourbon and cooked to the temp I asked for, garlic & truffle mashed potatoes it came with was flavorful, Cajun wedge- I was confused why it was called a Cajun wedge salad then I saw the crawfish tails on the plate lol! The blackberry cobbler with housemade vanilla ice cream was delicious! It reminded me of an Ube dessert from back home. Kinda sad it's only available during HRW. The alfredeaux in the dark was super good, huge portions of gemeli pasta in housemade alfredo sauce, juicy tomatoes, applewood bacon, blackened chicken breast and huge gulf coast shrimp. This was my hubby's plate but I kept reaching for it lol! Managers checked up on us and was friendly. Overall a great dinner date in the neighborhood! read more

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