I will try to be brief, but this was a very long, disappointing experience. I will also say I have been here several times prior and had wonderful service and an awesome meals. My sisters and I came here today to simply enjoy crawfish & each a drink. One of my sister's ordered (medium spice) and her order was almost perfect, nice large crawfish, and the season was just right (see pic). Me and my other sister ordered medium season with "extra garlic." Our crawfish was so spicy we could only eat about 3. Also over 50% of the crawfish was tiny (see pic). My sister got a headache and her stomach was upset. So she was not feeling well. We informed Abigail, our server, of the problem and learned that adding "extra garlic" actually means "more spice" -- which we didn't know, we simply wanted extra garlic. Now, the manager, Gus, was informed. He came to the table and was willing to take the crawfish back and redo our orders. (At this point, we didn't know we were getting the same crawfish back). He also mentioned of the end of the season was the reason for the tiny crawfish. Tiny crawfish that should not have been served to us or anyone (regardless if it's end of the season). It should be used for fishing bait or tossed. And besides my other sister's tray was at least 95% large crawfish. Our server came back and apologized, and another employee brought us a tray of crawfish still with over 50% tiny crawfish. This time, the taste was better. We learned that when crawfish is not satisfactory; they take it back to the kitchen, rinse the same crawfish and re-dip in sauce. The server is not the cook or the leader, they have limited authority. The manager came back over and saw the size of our crawfish. He offered additional crawfish, (which I appreciated) but it ended up being the same size mix. The last mishap of the night is that I was doubly charged. A training issue. It took at least 30 minutes to get this rectified and I am still monitoring my account. I believe there were several opportunities throughout the evening that we should've been offered "real compensation" much earlier in the evening. But the offer didn't come until the very end --when my sister emphasized how long we had been at the restaurant; and all that we had experienced and that we should "at least" been offered a dessert or drink. The manager presented discount cards to use on another visit and apologized to us. Thankful. When experiences like this happen, I always think about the top leader, like a District Manager. A DM should train the on-site manager on how to handle/ satisfy issues "at the beginning." Also to ensure that the chef does not prepare and serve disproportionate food to customers. read more

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To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally report an incident that occurred at your establishment on February 3, 2026, which I believe was completely unacceptable, dangerous, and traumatic. While my bartender was initially slow with service, she did attempt to improve toward the end of my visit. My tab from that evening reflects multiple charges (approximately $45.00), and notes were left reflecting my experience. My primary concern involves the manager on duty. Due to heavy rain, I politely requested to exit through the side door closest to my parked vehicle. I had already remained inside for over an hour waiting for the rain to subside and ordered an additional drink simply to wait it out. The manager informed me that if I attempted to exit through the side door, she would physically confront me. When I later attempted to leave, I first tried exiting through the front entrance but was met with severe rainfall that would have left me completely soaked. I then proceeded toward the side exit. At that point, the manager physically grabbed me and forcefully threw me to the ground while it was actively raining. There is absolutely no circumstance under which a manager should place their hands on a guest or use physical force. As a result of this incident, I am experiencing physical pain, specifically in my elbow and hip. I also felt attacked, unsafe, and humiliated. The physical and emotional impact of this incident has been significant. I have videos and photographs documenting the weather conditions and related circumstances and am requesting an immediate and thorough review of this matter, including all available surveillance footage and witness statements. I expect prompt follow-up regarding how this incident will be addressed. What occurred was not only unprofessional but poses serious concerns regarding staff conduct, guest safety, and liability. Its been weeks and my finger is still swollen. My lawyer is working . Sincerely,Lynn W. read more

Went to Sam's Boat on a Monday night. It wasn't overly busy, but service was terrible. Several tables left or canceled orders due to long waits. With the open layout, you could see staff standing around while customers sat without drinks and tables went unattended. No sense of urgency. TWC needs to visit... Young kids running food and serving drinks. Very disappointing experience. read more

Didn't expect much, but was disappointed beyond that. Dirty silverware for all of us. Slimy, greasy tasting fish and chips. Cesar salad was limp and lots of brown pieces. Atmosphere and other customers were shady gas station vibes at best. Do not recommend at all. read more

The food was descent... The ambiance was ok... Service was fast and friendly... Did have a frozen margarita and it was just ok... read more

Sam's Boat - Shirmp tacos - Seafood Near Me - Pearland, Texas

Food was great, and Excellent customer service. Faith was amazing, on point. We had an amazing time. read more

Sam's Boat - Seafood Near Me - Pearland, Texas

Food was average at best nothing really stood out. Our sever wasn't really helpful and actually pretty lazy about checking drinking or getting things we asked for. Place was clean! read more

100% family friendly ! This location has a sand based playground for the children and an arcade! Mom can have a drink, Dad can watch the Game and the kids can safely play! Overall the food was good, nothing stood out as "amazing" Service was great! Our waitress was kind and on top of the needs of the table. I would absolutely go back it's a safe bet for good food and great experience. read more

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My wife and I came here due to a recommendation from the person who was working on our phone. Our server was very attentive and the food came out reasonably quick. The atmosphere of the place is that of a local restaurant, It is a chill vibe to watch games or brings your family. Mac N' Cheese - 8.5/10.... It was good and perfectly seasoned. Personally, I am just not a fan of Kraft style Macaroni and cheese. What I mean, is that I like mine more oven backed with cheese plus cheese sauce. Shrimp Pasta Diablo - 10/10... perfectly seasoned. Every bite was favorable and just delicious. I say, give it a try when you come on down. The portion size is fantastic. Blue Moon Draft - 10/10.. I don't normally review beer, but let me tell you, this has been the best blue moon I have had at Restuarant. Tasted fresh and not like it's been sitting there all day. read more

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No complaints. I usually only come here during crawfish season and they do a really good job with that. The promotional pricing makes it affordable plus the bar service is usually above average read more

Came to this location yesterday and my experience was pretty good! We sat outside though there were plenty of indoor options as well! They made sure to have fans blowing outside thank God. Inside is very spacious and lively. Also clean. My server and her trainee were both really nice! In between ordering, receiving food, and getting the check, service was pretty slow. For lunch, we got the voodoo egg rolls and crawfish. The egg rolls were surprisingly really good! There's rice in it which the menu doesn't mention but I enjoyed. They are spicy and flavorful. I can't wait to come back just for those. My friend got the crawfish. It was spicy and there were some pretty big ones. She didn't enjoy the garlic sauce that it was tossed in but once she got some butter to dip it in instead she said it was much better. I prefer this location over the fountain view ave one now. I'll be back! read more

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I recently celebrated my birthday here. The food was delicious and plentiful. No skimping on anybody order. The guests were all seafood lovers and no one had any complaints. Our food was delivered hot and well seasoned. The waitresses were attentive & very friendly. They even gathered to sing a hilarious version of the Birthday Song. We all enjoyed the food, the entertainment and the first-class service that made this celebration memorable. read more

Steamed broccoli: 10/10 Oyster on the shell: 9/10 Oyster Luis: 12/10!!! Sooo good but must eat hot Shirley Temple: 7/10 Service: Excellent Ambiance: Causal read more

Service was ok .... Food was yummy !!! Great spot to watch the game. Great ambiance for a chill date night. read more

Sam's Boat - Redfish and loaded mashed potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Pearland, Texas

I had not been here in awhile. I should have believed the 2.8 rating and found somewhere else. Service was slower than a snail. Bar was supposedly backed up and it took close to 20 minutes to get our drinks. It wasn't that busy. Our appetizer and my husband's food came out before the drinks. My daughter's and my food came out with another server. Not a problem, teamwork. But then we had to keep asking her for things because our server never came to check on us. I'm eating spicy crawfish at this point with no drink​ refill in sight. And the sausage with the crawfish is breakfast sausage? Ew. Finally had to ask the server that had helped us where ours actually was and to cancel the 2nd round of drinks we had ordered through her. No idea where the manager was the whole time. Beyond disapointed that this is where i chose to spend my hard earned money. We won't be back. read more

Jasmin W. was great! Great atmosphere, great food, and service with a great smile! Perfect Sunday!

I came here for a early dinner before a movie and had a great experience. It's a very casual place, and they had various sports games across the tvs outside. Our waiter was very attentive and offered great service. The food was pretty good; we ordered queso as an appetizer and then the shrimp diablo pasta and the catfish basket. Everything was good, though I wish the queso was a little hotter in temperature. Side note: we sat outside and though there were many many fans blowing, the seasoning from the surround tables seafood boils were tearing my sinuses up! But, on a good note, I guess that indicates that the seafood boil is well seasoned lol. Overall, I really liked the place and would definitely return read more

I love trying untraditional items on the menu! Yes this is a seafood restaurant but These burgers were absolute GAS! 10/10 go get it! read more

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The worst service you will recieve, but good food and atmosphere.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The shrimp is always great Service is always great as they check on customers several times Nice having both inside and outside seats read more

Our first time here. First, someone tried to break into my car. I got an alert on my phone that my window was down by the time i got out there they were gone and my passenger window was cracked open. I know it was closed because i just got the windows tinted and had the lock on the windows. Other than that the food was excellent. There were three of us and no one had any complaints about the food, just watch your vehicle. read more

Got sat, all the tables weee dirty, grabbed the kids of the playground and left. We weren't even acknowledged. We won't be back. Used to be a cool place but not anymore. read more

Jasmine n was the best the food came in 50 seconds i give it 10/10 for jasmine.n thank you

I've gone to the Richmond Abe location & thought it would be the same, but no. The Oyster over cooked & Calamari very small. The foods presentation was great, but the corn meal wasn't seasoned at all. The fries were seasoned more than all the food. This was a mediocre meal. Melissa had multiple tables and we mentioned all this to her & she was like well this is how we do things here at our location. We spent a bit of money here, but I don't think I'd be back with the lack of seasoning. read more

I understand it's busy and it's a Friday night. Wehad like a 20 minute wait before our table was available so we went outside to the bar and it need some TLC. The fans to the left and right of the bar needs to be cleaned ASAP! They were going and all I could think of was all that debris and dust blowing into our drinks and and food. They needed a better system on notifying people once their table is available.. I thought we would receive a text and it was a call and normally people will not answer calls that they do not recognize. I would change it to a system where it sends a text saying the table is ready. Once we got a table, it took about 10 minutes before a server came, and she only took our order for appetizers and then once we finished our appetizers, then she took our order for a main entree. Order should be taking at the same time and not on a paper diner order form.. why do these young girls do not have a POS I do not understand!!! we have been here since 8 o'clock and it is now 930 and we have not had our entrée! I am looking at the front entrance where the hostesses and there are at least seven girls that are just standing there not doing anything! This restaurant needs some serious management! read more

Jasmine was an amazing server. She greeted us with a smile to make the experience more welcoming . The food was excellent for Sam's Boat is a staple in the Pearland community . Keep up the great work Jasmine. read more

Jasmine W. Was great very attentive and nice brought everything out in a timely manner

Not worth leaving an actual review, but here we go! They treat their servers like sh!!. The food is for the most part underwhelming. And the drinks are NEVER consistent. Glass sizes are different with every drink, and the attitudes are bad as well. The last time we were there the server was more worried about taking care of here coworkers that had just gotten off than taking care of her tables. Honestly don't plan on returning. read more

I like to try things for myself before I base my decision off of what others say. BUT WHEN THEY SAID the service here is bad, they weren't lying! I experienced that firsthand on today. We were here for a birthday celebration; party of 13. We started out with just one server taking orders but soon asked for a second person to help because there was a bit of confusion. We thought a 2nd server would help ease the process for such a large party as ours, but no... There were drinks coming to the table that no one ordered. Food orders were being placed in front of the wrong guests. No one came around to refill sodas or teas. And when it came to me, I was left waiting 14 minutes after everyone else got their food before I received mine! I understood that we were a large party and that it would take some time to get all the orders out which is why I didn't ask sooner. But when 2 of our guests asked for a to-go box, that's when I knew it was about to be a problem. I called the server over to ask where my food was and she asked me what it was that I ordered. I told her the sampler basket with onion rings. She then said, "oh, it's been sitting over here under the heat lamp". Fourteen minutes of me waiting on my food and it was under the heat lamp all this time!!! So you know when I got my food, it wasn't hot. It was more like warm (sigh). Since I waited for so long and didn't want to cause a scene, I just left things as they were. One good thing was that they allowed us to bring in a cake and a fruit tray. Another plus is that the food I ordered was actually good and seasoned to my liking. However, because of the service, I doubt that I will be returning to this location again any time soon. read more

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Ask for Jasmine W. she is absolutely awesome she was. so nice and attentive to my friends and I.

I can't even give 1 star! This was a horrible dinner. Crab queso with no crab Margaritas with no tequila & I can't even express how terrible the service & the food was even worse ! Almost a hundred dollars later ..... read more

Service was good surprisingly from how busy it was, we went for father's day and maybe waited 5 minutes to be seated. Food was tasty, decent portions and price! I will be coming back to this location! read more

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Faith was 10/10 great service and nice personality! food was great! crawfish was 10/10!

Do not leave anything in your car. I was there 2 weeks ago and my truck was broken into. Thankfully nothing was stolen. Just had to pay 400 bucks to have back passenger side window replaced. I was parked near the entrance. Another lady parked in front had a laptop stolen. A friend of mine had his truck broken into this weekend and he was parked in the togo spot right in front. They need a security guard and cameraa. read more

service was a bit slow wasn't to busy but and it's a big but food was good and shrimp and crawfish are always consistently delicious

I think this is one of the places you go to watch the game at versus for their food. That being said, it seems like a few minor changes would greatly improve their shrimp basket at least. The hush puppies had a good fluffy but were not cooked thoroughly leaving them very mushy on the inside. The cabbage in the coleslaw was old and soft giving the coleslaw more of a gummy texture. The fried shrimp were served over the French fries and all the grease from the fried shrimp were absorbed into the fries making them soggy. Now the food being what it is, they do have a great outdoor space with plenty of TV's for watching whatever sporting events is on and a playground close to the tables so you can let your kiddos go play while you eat and easily keep an eye on them. I will probably come back for the playground and maybe just stick some queso or something. The shrimp themselves were nice and crispy though. read more

I recently visited Sam's boat and was unfortunately disappointed with the food. The food was too salty for my taste, and the crawfish was subpar. I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

So much flavor and the best boil I've had I. A long time. Caitlin was excellent and had such a great personality!! Definitely will be back. read more

Sam's Boat - The off menu snow crab, shrimp and crawfish was excellent!! - Seafood Near Me - Pearland, Texas

This was our first time here and we absolutely loved it ! WE LOVED the vibes and the music was up beat!!! The CRAWFISH were unbelievable best ones yet! The service was impeccable !! We loved the manager on duty very respectful and very friendly very attentive!! Shout out to Dalaysha that recommended us the brownie sundae, she had very good taste!!! We loved it here we would definitely come back !!! Thank you for making this a wonderful and tasty experience!! 10/10 read more

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Service at the outside bar was average. I usually order the frozen Bellini which is good but had no garnish. I also had an order of hush puppies which were ok, not the best. There was a good crowd there especially since college football games were on. No major complaints as this is my regular go to spot. read more

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