This is not a restaurant, but it is one hell of a fish market. They have several varieties of fresh…read morefish from flounder, grouper, snapper, and others. Also a good selection of fresh shrimp, crawfish, crabmeat, claws, and whole blue crabs. The only prepared food they have is the Shrimp Slaw, and it's amazing!

This place is smaller but don't let that fool you. The amount of fresh seafood that they get is…read moreamazing. Great customer service at a reasonable price.

I love TJ Reeds crawfish they are 3 pounds for $40 and the seasoning is super consistent and tasty…read more They are on the pricier side than what I have been paying but the happy hour pricing helps if you want to enjoy a libation. The restaurant is super clean and the environment is always welcoming. They greet and seat you pretty fast. My only suggestion is they train the employees more on cleanliness- I watched one of the waiters continuously scratch his head then touch plates and he coughed in his hand. I sat at the bar and never saw him wash his hands. I did tell what I presume to be the manager he went and washed his hands then did it again. It would make customers turn away. But the food is good. I also had the boudain balls and peel and eat shrimp. Both were good!

MUST GO. My husband and I sat in the car for several minutes debating if we wanted to go in since…read moreit was a seafood restaurant in a strip mall. We finally went through the reviews and decided it was the last day of vacation so we went. It did NOT disappoint. The outside looks a little sketchy for a seafood restaurant, quite honestly, but the inside was nice. You walk in and see several desserts which looked scrumptious. The seating area is very open and easily accessible. Our server was a young kid and very kind. He seemed a bit new as he couldn't answer many questions about the menu, or simply is one of those "read and figure it out yourself" type of servers. I'm sure you know the type. My husband and I both felt like he was maybe "partaking" before work as he was a little apathetic about everything. We ordered the corn dip appetizer which was the perfect blend of savory and spicy. Our toddler loved it. My husband ordered crab crusted red fish and he was blown away. I got the coconut shrimp and definitely should have done the half order. We got a few drinks and mine was pure alcohol, no juice to the point it tasted like I was drinking rum straight from the bottle. For dessert we got booze Oreo milkshakes which were delicious and we were able to take them home. We would definitely be back!

A cool little local spot with a nice outdoor patio by the water. The food was pretty good! The Baja…read moretacos were good. Just needed a little more heat. Next time I'll ask for hot sauce or jalapeños.

Out of the way, good food, good prices, I like the workers, and people who come here. Decent…read moreprices, good atmosphere, good parking. I come here often.

Overall I give 3.5 stars. Here's why: Good customer…read moreservice. Our gal was super friendly and attentive. I also loved the ambiance of the restaurant. There were several sections where people could feel comfortable. (Little bar area, family seating area and a back room too. See pics.) The food was tasty and displayed nicely on the plates. (See pics). What I found a bit off putting was the extra charges for things like extra sauces. And the prices were above average for the atmosphere. Would we go back? Possibly.

This place is hole-in-the-wall that has been around for many…read moreyears. Use to be decent price for the area. The price for the food & watered down drinks is no longer reasonable.

The place is small but surprisingly roomy, with excellent service from the start. Our waiter was…read morefantastic and even offered to move us to a larger table before we had ordered drinks so we'd have more room for plates. Good thing he did, because we ended up ordering lots of appetizers and definitely needed the space! Everything we tried was outstanding. The ahi tuna wontons were perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. The ceviche had a great balance of ingredients with just the right amount of spice. And the fried pickles were hands down the best I've had anywhere. I'm not sure if it was the ranch, the pickles themselves, or both, but they were incredible. For entrées, we had the salmon and the gumbo. We were so full from the appetizers that we didn't eat much of them, but both were excellent and I would absolutely order them again. The Old Fashioned was also delicious, with an interesting flavor that tasted almost like brown sugar--perhaps from the walnut bitters. I highly recommend this place. The menu is so diverse and well executed that I can't imagine anyone not finding something they would enjoy. We'll definitely be back!

I really enjoyed the mermaid tears oysters but a lot of people in my group didn't enjoy the…read morekeystone or the east coast oysters. I also got to try the seafood gumbo which I thought was good but nothing too unique. The grilled oyster sampler was really good, though I don't know what oyster was what, I wish there were labels or pictures, I didn't want to ask the workers since they seemed very busy. They were super accommodating with our group of 12 people we called in ahead to join the waitlist and they gave us a call and held the table for 10 minutes so we just walked around the area before.

The crab cakes lives up to the hype and the bay views are genuinely beautiful, that part didn't…read moredisappoint. However, the service was a bit slow and our order came out lukewarm. Prices are on the higher side for the potion sizes you get. It's decent spot for a casual seafood meal, but I expected a little more given all the buzz.

Stopped in for lunch and was impressed across the board. We had the fried fish, shrimp, crab mac…read moreand cheese, and chowder, and everything was excellent. The seafood tasted incredibly fresh, the chowder was rich and flavorful, and the crab mac and cheese was a standout. The service was top-notch friendly, attentive, and welcoming without being overbearing. The outdoor seating right on the water made the experience even better. Great food, great atmosphere, and fresh seafood done right. We'll definitely be back.

Had lunch today at Topwater with relatives from Boston. The food and service were great as always…read more Eating outside on the gliders next to the water a PLUS. So relaxing sitting, eating, and visiting - watching the gulls and pelicans soar and play. A great day getaway.

What an amazing spot for an outing, can't believe I never knew about this place all this while!…read moreWhat a discovery! A beautiful waterfront restaurant with such a relaxing vibe. We absolutely loved the outdoor dining area, and the rocking booths were such a unique touch, it genuinely gave that fun boat-like feeling! Coming to the food, every dish we tried was delicious. The artichoke dip with pita was excellent (so glad it came with pita instead of tortilla chips!), and the texture of the dip was just perfect. The Diablo oysters were superb, and the grilled snapper with jumbo shrimp was such a hearty, satisfying dish. The only thing that felt a bit underwhelming was my virgin daiquiri, especially with the whipped cream topping, which didn't quite work for me. But, everything else was just amazing! We also took a lovely walk by the bay afterward, and their tiki bar for private events looked absolutely gorgeous. What a hidden gem!!

I've only been to Bayou Bistro once and can confidently say if you're hungry for fried shrimp, go…read moresomewhere else. The fried shrimp are frozen. I will say the fries that came with the shrimp were good, thank goodness! My friend had the bacon wrapped shrimp and brisket queso and she said they both were good. Being so close to the water it's a shame They don't serve fresh shrimp

I was at my grandparents house for the weekend, and we ordered pizza. The food was served after 30…read moreminutes of waiting! All of the service was good and nice, but come on you can do better. The thing that made this place get a 4 star was the Onion strings. They were good as HECK. The pizza crust in my opinion was soooooooooooo thick. I could barely bite through it. The staff were great though they kept on checking on us when we were waiting, one of the waiters gave me some raw pizza dough to play with at let me take it home. It was a nice restaurant, definitely recommend but they can definitely do better.

Came here for a birthday dinner and the vibe is definitely there, love the bay views and the…read moreinterior has that nice coastal feel. The seafood was decent, nothing that blew me away though. We ordered the grilled fish and some appetizers; flavors were okay but a bit underwhelming for the price point. Service was friendly but a little slow considering it wasn't even that packed. The bar area was fun and lively which was a plus. Overall it's solid spot for the atmosphere, but if you're coming purely for the food, you might leave wanting a bit more. Would probably return just for drinks and appetizers.

My family and I were in Galveston and decided we want to grab lunch before heading back to town. I…read moreremembered the name Pier 6 from two different group of friends so thought I should look it up and see where it was on the map. Luckily, it was somewhat on the way back so we decided to give it a try. Rolling through San Leon made us question if we were going to the right place. It didn't feel lively and definitely was not giving 'Coastal Chic', like how Pier 6 has been described. Upon arrival, it was a totally different vibe and 'Coastal Chic' is a fitting description for the place. We were seated right away and they offered a high chair for our little one. We started out with fresh oysters and a flight of margaritas. If you're an oyster fan, it's worth getting the oysters. Super fresh. The flight presentation was so beautiful. My husband and I had fun trying the different margaritas. The blue one was coconut flavored. It reminded me of a piña colada but with tequila. We were surprised that we liked this one. The pink one was watermelon flavored. We could taste the smokiness of the mezcal in it. This was a nice, not sweet drink. The white one was their classic take on margarita. We thought this one was too sweet for our taste buds. The orange one was mango and I think chamoy. This reminded me of the Mexican candy Lucas - sweet and tangy. All drinks were finished. LOL Now to the main dishes. My husband had the Mahi Mahi and said the fish was fresh and had a good amount of seasoning on it. The risotto and mushroom was a solid pairing with it. He cleared the dish. I had the tomato salad and clam chowder. Their tomato salad was so good. It was light and refreshing. I love that there were dill and capers too. Their clam chowder is definitely different compared to others I've had. The soup was more like a light creamy broth. The clam is served whole. Oyster crackers were also in it vs served on the side. Even though it was different, I didn't mind it and killed everything. Service was as expected for the time of day. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and would make the trip to the San Leon area again. A few notes: Pier 6 does have a kids menu and there's changing table in the restroom, along with some diapers. This place is in between Kemah and Galveston. It's about 15 minutes drive from Kemah and 25-30 minutes drive from Galveston.

Fantastic, the food was amazing and the service was terrific. - new favorite spot. Be sure to ask…read morefor Misty Jo. No body sweeter.

Great stop!! Not sure how we've missed this place the times we've been here before…read more Charbroiled oysters are fabulous. Cooked perfectly and if I might add a suggestion add a Parmesan Romano cheese mix and leave the on the grill for 3 more minutes and you move them from a home run....to a grand slam. Great service, loved the Sublime/LBC music and being able to watch the kitchen as they created more masterpieces. We'll be back!!