I haven't been in a while plan on taking my family sometime soon I miss the wonderful food. The atmosphere is nice and the service is great

Good service. Average Ambiance. Food filling but nothing special. Typical drinks in average quantities.

Great food served to me by great people,sorry it took awhile getting back to this no disrespect to Simps.I am new to the area and was moving into my place. The food was great we decided to eat it there. I plan to stop by today as I am wanting some home cooking. read more

Good soul, food, but expensive and the building is rundown. Do not expect to eat inside, there is no AC and the Texas heat that is going to be killer. And the space is so small that even if you sit down at a table, there will be people crowding all around you which is not comfortable. I always come here for their fried shrimp and catfish, but tell me why I went last week and my total is $28? I got an extra piece of cornbread, but no drink or nothing and it was almost $30 for one meal in the building does not even have air conditioning. It is crazy. Mind you, they do load up the plate so you get a pretty good amount of food. You could definitely share it between two people, but I still think that's a bit overkill. I like the taste of their seasoning on the fish and shrimp, I only wish that it was fried harder. Because you cannot really eat inside you have to take it home and if it sits in the container, I can get soggy. I've literally seen people sitting in their car is eating to avoid this. They do have a great gumbo, but it's almost always sold out by the time I get there, so if you want it, make sure to get there early. Of the sides, I like the taste of the okra and the broccoli and cheese casserole. The mac & cheese is OK but nothing to write home about. The sweet potatoes are OK but they are not sweet enough for me and the base is kind of watery. I keep coming back because it's some of the best Soulfood on this side of Houston, but it could definitely be improved . Also, they used to take card, but they somehow switched to be cash only. read more

It is time for a larger building. This place is crowded, again. As a matter of fact, every time I come it is crowded. I witnessed 6 customer turn away, because of the long line. The first young lady, server you encounter needs a lot of customer service training... So I noticed on the last few trips in, the side portions are smaller. I typically order oxtails, but today they did not taste their best and way too much fat left on the meat. read more

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If you want to eat lunch and don't plan on doing anything for the rest of the day ...come here. Simps rock out some AMAZING soul / southern food and they load you up. So if you're ever in Texas City and are starving to death for some kick ass food , the wonderful ladies at Simps will hook you up read more

Simps - Fried Pork Chops, Mac and cheese, butter beans, black eyed peas and rice and gravy with a cornbread muffin - Seafood Near Me - La Marque, Texas

Absolutely some of the best food I've ever eaten. Meatloaf, Mac and cheese, black eyed peas, you can't go wrong.

Amazing soul food! You can never go wrong with Simp's. It's that type a food you take a bite and automatically close your eyes and start shakin your head it tastes so good. This place was in my home town of Galveston for lots of years. After a hurricane many years ago it moved to La Marque. They serve cafeteria style. Today I went in and got a country style rib plate. It's served on a bed of white rice. I had it with the country gravy. For sides I had collard greens and yams. A cornbread muffin is included as well. Got it to go. Always delicious! So very flavorful. In my opinion one plate of theirs is big enough for two people. They serve large portions. Amazing food and huge portions. A plate will run you about $13. read more

Simps - Country style rib plate. The ribs are on a bed of rice. Sides of yams and collard greens. Cornbread muffin included. - Seafood Near Me - La Marque, Texas

This place is amazing!!! I never liked okra, but the okra here at Simps it's so delicious!! The chicken is seasoned very nice and cooked perfectly well!. The sweet potatoes are super delicious and sweet! But not overwhelming sweet!! I Can keep going on and on about the food, but you just have to go and get you some! The let the ambiance fool you and don't let the outside stop you from going In. The ladies are so sweet and friendly. read more

My co workers suggested I give this place a try. I've driven past it but had no idea what it was. It's small and locally owned and did not disappoint. I tried the smothered pork chops, greens, and broccoli cheese casserole. The portions were huge. You can share between 2 people or have it for lunch and dinner. I will be trying again since there are certain items served on certain days. Highly recommend if you're in the area in the mood for souls food. read more

Simps - Smothered Pork Chops - Seafood Near Me - La Marque, Texas

Greatest soul food ever, Hands Down. Been going to Simps since its was in the back of Palm Terrace in Galveston. Several location changes and I always found my way to them, and Still love it to this day. But my only complaint is service is not that happy friendly type service, more of a "Wut you want type service" and they're hours of operation are how ever they damn good and well please. Go there for the food, YES, Definitely, but don't expect courteous, politeness, or much else. This type of food has so much potential, that by now it should be a larger business with a Lubys style cafeteria, that would give every restaurant a real run for its money. Its sad to say that its Just poorly ran, managed, and owned. read more

Simps - Seafood Near Me - La Marque, Texas

Pretty good soul food in Galveston County, although there isn't a lot of competition. When you arrive, be prepared for a short wait through the cafeteria style line and make sure you talk through the holes in the plexiglass, servers are not good at reading lips. Usually there are at least 10 entree choices, and nearly 12 different veggies. Desserts are toward the end, by the register, and they usually have peach cobbler, various cakes and pies. If you're looking for a meal under $10, you don't have many options. Many customers order one of the sandwiches for $8.50, such as shrimp sandwiches or pork chop sandwiches. You could also order a small gumbo. The fountain drinks are a little on the high side, for a hole in the wall that is, at $2.50 each. The good news is that the prices include all sales tax. On my recent visit, I had the 2 meat dinner, with ox tails and fried shrimp. The shrimp were not the biggest ones they had, because they gave me bottom of the bin ones, while my colleague behind me in line received the bigger fresher ones in the next bucket the brought out. They were still lightly breaded and pretty good. The ox tails were even worse. They gave me about 11 small pieces which consisted of mostly bone. As far as the sides, I tried the mac and cheese and green beans. A few of the beans still had the stem on them, so watch out for hard pieces. The mac n cheese was better. However, as my colleague also noticed, the sides were pretty bland. The cornbread is very sweet and you taste alnost more sugar than corn in these. If I come back anytime soon, I''d probably try the homemade links, the pork chops or the enchiladas and one of the delicious looking desserts. read more

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It was a random lunch stop. My brother recommended the place so me and my man stopped in for some oxtails. Let me tell you...best oxtails I've had in a LONG TIME. We got southern cabbage and broccoli rice and cheese casserole. The portions were enough for two meals. So I had the rest for dinner. Omg. This is why I swear by hole in the wall restaurants....they are always THE BEST. You will not be disappointed. read more

Do NOT judge by the outside ... go inside and judge by the line and the aroma and all the smiling people. Everything is made from scratch ... you get to see what is there when you get there and see. I had the best oxtails EVER ... even better than I had in Spain. Stewed okra ... mac n chez ... just get yourself down there and eat ... often. read more

Simps - ox tails, stewed okra, the obligatory mac n chez AND cobbler - Seafood Near Me - La Marque, Texas

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4 stars because 1 adult and 3 kids can eat off the 2 meat dinner with fried pork chops and shrimp for kids and 2 sides which consists of rice/gravy which comes automatically . Yams are sweet and cut up perfectly. I usually get the orka with tomatoes and sausage on the side which is a meal within it self, the kids like the broccoli rice casserole, I'm personally not a fan of it , but maybe that's why it's so good to the kids. Ambiance working class/hustle flow, workers never smile or greet it could be the heat from hot trays . I tried the peach cobbler , but big disappointment it was only syrup and a few peaches no crust. Cake was a nice size but on the dry side so it was tossed. Overall the prices aren't bad compared to others in area . read more

Simps - Seafood Near Me - La Marque, Texas

When they say everything is BIG in Texas... Fish/Shrimp Dinner w/fried okra and cabbage(came with cornbread muffin) $15.70 Do you see this portion?! This is a Sunday dinner for two!!! Yummmmmmm!! read more

Simps - Seafood Near Me - La Marque, Texas

Food and people are awesome Been there a few times and the food is always good. Will be back . I love those pork chops greens and pinto beans . I thought that my granny was back there cooking read more

Classic soul food fix. Came here after church on Sunday. Was able to get in right before the crowd. We typically get out of service around 1230, where as other churches in the area are finishing closer to 1. You can definitely tell this is an after church favorite. This is comfort food at its finest. I ordered oxtails with rice and gravy, collard greens and yams! Now my one critique is that they add a little sugar to their greens. That's something I noticed some people do. I on the other hand didn't grow up with "sweet greens". Also if you are finicky about your food touching, THIS AINT FOR YOU!!!! Because they load them boxes we paid 50 something for four boxes and it was definitely enough for TWO MEALS for each person. I would definitely come back and recommend for anyone trying to get their soul food fixing read more

The food was amazing! Everything was seasoned to perfection. I got the pork chops, cabbage, dressing, meatloaf, and fried fish. We went on a Sunday, luckily we were the 2nd in line...the line got long really quick! read more

Great place to go if u want some real soul food. 10/10 someone's grandma put her whole foot into the meals and u could taste the lovve read more

Simps - Seafood Near Me - La Marque, Texas

The food is so good and seasoned very well nothing is need but a large appetite. Can not eat it all in one sitting. Baked chicken and rice beans and sweet potatoes. read more

Simps - Seafood Near Me - La Marque, Texas

Great soul food short wait times and good staff. Food tasted like granny's kitchen definitely will go back

When I went a while back the employees seemed rude and didn't really want to do their job and the food in my opinion looked nasty. Never went back and never will. read more

I try to support our black establishments as much as I can but after today, I will rethink that statement. The owner as well as the employees are rude. The place is filthy as well as the attire the cooks and servers wear. You walk in to a greeting of pesky flies but no communication from the workers... No one wears a hair net or a mask and the servers were sweating profusely over the food... Save your gas money and support another establishment. read more

Good night!! That's the last thing you'll hear if you ear here. We went here on our way back to Houston leaving Galveston. Service was quick and efficient. They give you plenty of food so don't try to order it all. I ordered two meats and made a huge mistake. This food will five you the infamous ITIS. If you know, you know. Good soul food spot that will definitely fill you up. Reminds me of my grandmothers food. read more

One of our go to soul food spots, I mean the food here really is good for your soul. Can't eat the whole plate so I always have lunch for the next day... If you can, def check them out !!! read more

Simps - Oxtails with rice, greens, and yams. Soooooo good - Seafood Near Me - La Marque, Texas

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Food was good. The portions was huge. Customers service was par. We had the fried pork chop plates

I have tried other soul food restaurants in Houston and they do not compare! I thought I was biased at first because I'm from Galveston and have been going to simps since the very beginning of their business. I love love their sides. Macaroni and cheese, broccoli casserole, dressing, greens are all A1! Although I have never been disappointed in a meal from their, I usually get their fried shrimp and fish. The corn bread muffins are good too. When I'm really treating myself I'll get their kool aid (very potent lol) and their butter cake. read more

I got the fried chicken meal, and the chicken was very flavorless and uncooked near the bone. Definitely wouldn't recommend to anyone.

Love the food and the staff. Every chance I get to go get lunch or dinner I have to get simps. Mac n cheese soo delicious read more

Simps - Sooo good love simps... - Seafood Near Me - La Marque, Texas

Pretty bomb. The portions are huge and the food is pretty decent. I woudn't say the food itself is anything crazy but it's good, cheap, and there's a lot of it. For a college kid this is heaven read more

Save ya money... bland. Lots of people loved the food but not me. I won't be going back.

I ordered shrimp and fish. Both the fish and the shrimp was cooked to hard. Also I ordered the meal but I wanted my liquid sides to keep my shrimp and fish from getting wet. The charged me as if I was getting 2 sides separately. The food ha no favor. Only thing that was good was my stewed okra. . Simps used to #1. On a scale 1-10 with 10 being the best I would rate you a 3 1/2. Sorry for back to the old simps. read more

I used to go to Simp's when it was located in Galveston, heard they relocated to La Marque, that is true, they're located on Hwy 3, & they still serve that good, down-home soul food, with enormous portions you might not be able to finish, items like fried pork chops, BBQ ribs, chittlins, fried shrimp, okra, cabbage, beans, rice, yams, etc. very good & filling comfort food. read more

Simps - Seafood Near Me - La Marque, Texas

Amazing down home food here. Everything is really good and the prices are very reasonable. They have fried chicken, baked chicken, catfish, shrimp, ox tails, pigfeet. I had the ox tails which were absolutely delicious. They are open fire lunch and dinner. If your in the area, I would highly recommend paying a visit. The food can't be beat and the atmosphere is family oriented. Loved it! read more

I Promise You This down home - better than your grandmothers cooking - super casual restaurant will become your favorite Soul Food Kitchen! Huge helpings moderately priced, but unless you are sharing you might want to order the child size portions (plates). You can get this delicious Soul Food to go and most do, but it smells so good, you will probably take your styrofoam plate and plastic wear to the first available chair and dive right in! My pic attached is AFTER I had eaten 1/2 of my Super Crispy Fried Chicken, delicious Butter Beans, Rice and Gravy , tasty Cabbage and Sweet Tea! read more

Simps - Sweet Cornbread, Rice and Gravy, Extra Crispy Fried Chicken, Butter Beans and Cabbage. This 1/2 will be Lunch tomorrow! - Seafood Near Me - La Marque, Texas

Absolutely delicious home cooked soul food! I had the baked chicken, mac & cheese, and candied yams. It was like sitting in my grandma's kitchen having truly good food. I can't praise it enough. I will definitely be a regular. read more

Simps - Great home cooking! - Seafood Near Me - La Marque, Texas

This place isn't becoming from the outside looking in but the food is great!! The owner was nice and she made us fresh fried chicken even tho they didn't have any at the time we came. She was accommodating! I would recommend this place to anyone who is out of town! read more

The service and the food were great. The food came in Large portions and was very tasty. The staff was friendly and hospitable.

Well, how do I start this off???? Ok, first things first the food. I remember years ago more than 14 years ago when Simps was a real Gem in Galveston County. I remember going to Simps before my class at Galveston College. The (older lady I believe she was the Mother) used to run the cash register. Anyway, back to the food! The food was so damn good back then. The Mother always greeted everyone and made you feel welcome. Not today baby! These youngsters look at you all stupid. You can't ask questions without the girl with the tattoo on her wrist replying back with an attitude! Yes, Im from LaMarque but I haven't lived there since 2004. I don't even visit but maybe twice a year to see family. I'm wondering why this female I've never seen in my life is giving me stupid looks and attitude. Though baffled I may be I buy two plates anyway because I can't wait for my Haitian boyfriend to taste a Galveston County favorite! Why?????? The food sucked! The cornbread used to be so sweet and yummy. It tasted like dough today no flavor and certainly not sweet! Yams half cooked and hard. Okra was ok. Smothered pork chops ok. Rice and gravy was disgusting, one bite and I spit it out! I couldn't possibly let my boyfriend eat any of that crap after he worked hard all day. There wasn't a dog fit to eat that mess! Never again. I try to patronize the business of my people but I won't ever be back to this place or any other business associated with it. I can't help but to wonder what that sweet little lady would say if she saw how this place is being run today. I won't ever get that $30 back again in life! And to the girl with a grudge, if it bothers you to see other women who look like you in their professional work attire then perhaps you should look for another job because you obviously hate yours!! #moneywasted read more