Really nice place on Bolivar Peninsula with a deck overlooking the Inter-Coastal Canal. We had both the fried and grilled stuffed shrimp. Very tasty. read more

We drive from Georgetown to eat here every few months!! Such a laid back friendly place and great food!! Must try: basil butter crab meat... to die for! read more

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Best place to eat in the area! Seafood is tasty. Mermaid Water is one of my favorite cocktails to order while watching the amazing sunset. Has bands at their bar, The Down Under, that is below the restaurant. All the staff is motivated, hard workers that service a crowd. read more

If you're going to splurge on seafood and have time to drive a little THIS IS THE SEAFOOD SPOT!! A friend of mind recommended it and we were going to visit Galveston and the restaurant is in route .. The food was seasoned perfectly and cook for perfection ! The gumbo was my fav! The location is good located next to the water but we were residing in Beaumont so it was a little drive but definitely WORTH IT!! My only regret was not trying the bread budding so if you go check this spot out don't make the same mistake! read more

I have 2 favorites here.... the Bolivar boiler and the avocado delight! Anything you pick will be great! Don't forget to try the margaritas. read more

Great food and service. Excellent view as well. We enjoyed the dining experience. Try the key lime pie for sure!

I give 4 stars because it's a great place to sit by the water and have cold drinks, but this visit, the food wasn't the greatest. I ordered the Greek Snapper and it was small and overcooked. My husband had the grilled seafood platter and the crabs were extra well done. Hardly any meat to get out. The boudin balls were good and so was the house salad. Waitress was great as well. read more

Stingaree - Greek snapper and dirty rice. - Seafood Near Me - Crystal Beach, Texas

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Don't trust the hours listed on Yelp. This restaurant was listed as open today on Yelp, but it is closed for the holiday and does t reopen Until Dec 26. Very disappointing especially admired driving more than two hours and taking the ferry. read more

Nope. 2 stars are for the 2 meals that were good. Being that they are the only restaurant open during off season you would think they would be a little nicer. When my friend called to order she was told they would only take to go orders until 7pm. She called back at 6:45 and was hung up on. She called from her husbands cell and they answered. While waiting for the to go order, my friend was told to get out of the way and that's where they run to food. He was standing by the bar and was told to wait there. Several others waiting for food or a bar drink were told the same thing. They were all extremely rude to everyone. Everyone was confused. When he got back home, his stuffed shrimp wasn't even in the bag. He didn't double check the order because it was so packed he didn't want to deal with the rude workers any longer. I got a Greek salad and added grilled shrimp, which wasn't grilled. It was sautéed. And the shrimp were tiny. Would have expected larger ones being that we were on the Gulf Coast. My husband's grilled chicken with green beans were awesome and my friend's wife got a burger and fries that were great. We will try again when we come back in the summer when more is open in Bolivar. read more

We took the ferry over from Galveston to try this place and are so glad we did! Excellent food, service, and Stingarita's. Lauren was our waitress and took great care of us! read more

Stingaree - Seafood Near Me - Crystal Beach, Texas

Service was great. Food was nothing special. The Texas Red Fish was very dry. The wait was long. The bathrooms were yucky.

Stingaree is a very family friendly place! Kept clean, food was very tasty. Nice flavor pallets. Staff is very attentive, our waitress, Lauren, checked in often and made sure to bring utensils or any other needed add ons! The key lime pie and bread pudding were the bomb!!! read more

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Fresh seafood daily at a reasonable price. Great location to take in the evening sunset. May have a little wait to dine upstairs but also plenty of entertainment in the bar downstairs. read more

We loved this place! I had never been in this area before, wanted to find some good seafood, definitely did! Food Food was incredible. Waitress was exceptional, very friendly. Will recommend to others! read more

Great place. Authenticity, bait shop, boat ramp, great view. Family friendly. There's 3 small cats running around

The Stingaree restaurant is a staple of Crystal Beach residents and vacationers-- you MUST go here at least once. The views are phenomenal; ask the hostess for a table with a view! We've eaten here about 10 times (every time we visit this area). The food is great, but I wouldn't say amazing. We always get the hot lump crab in basil butter, blackened fish, fried seafood platter (although the stuffed crab included is very bready), fried oysters, and a side of fried crab balls. The fries are great, but the coleslaw that comes with each meal is just "meh." Oh, we never forget the key lime pie with Oreo crust-- it's dang good. This place is always busy, so don't go at peak hours or expect a wait. A+ for amazing views! Seriously, best view on Bolivar Peninsula. read more

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Right on the water. Beautiful views while you eat some of the best fresh gulf shrimp. The wait staff are friendly and efficient. Nice place to dine. read more

The atmosphere was good here. I ordered the snapper and my wife ordered the combo and I was happy with my order and my wife wasn't as happy with hers. It wasn't the flavor of the food it was the crab portions she had gotten with her meal. All in all it was a good place to eat. read more

If your looking for a great place to eat go no further. A simple menu, seafood done right, local atmosphere and a great view. Going to or from Galveston make a pit stop. Grab a beer or singarita and a bite to eat. See the fishermen going to and from and the latest big catch fresh from the bay. Take it all in from here. read more

Stingaree - So good it all gone. Fresh Catch Grilled Snapper with the ponchartrain sauce and onion rings on the side. This pic says it all!! - Seafood Near Me - Crystal Beach, Texas

Service and food are spectacular! Gets extremely crowded, but that is because the food quality is excellent!!

Tried the shrimp platter, super good. Margaritas were great! Service was ew, however not really expecting 5 star on a local island restaurant read more

Stingaree - Shrimp platter - Seafood Near Me - Crystal Beach, Texas

We have been here several times over the last few years. It was always a pleasure. Sunday night I got the fried shrimp to go and it was overdone. Such a disappointment for an Island restaurant to not cook seafood correctly read more

What a gem! Good food, great atmosphere. I had the Greek salad that had a gracious plant mound of delicious blackened shrimp. My companion had the mahi tacos and said, if he had the room in his stomach, he would have liked a second helping. Wish this place was about 2000 miles closer to my home read more

We've eaten here a few times and the Bolivar/Crystal Beach area can be proud of this place...good drinks, good food

This place was everything I was wanting for a Gulf Coast seafood restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised by the outside area for us to hang while we waited. Be prepared to wait at least an hour, especially during peak times. I got the Bolivar Boil which was awesome. You have got to try the stuffed fried jalapeños. So good! read more

Stingaree - Bolivar Boil and cup of gumbo - Seafood Near Me - Crystal Beach, Texas

We went over spring break and yes they were packed and yes the wait was longer then expected. However the food and service was fantastic! The shrimp platter was so good! Also I had the pecan crusted snapper and it was the best snapper I have ever had. The fish was fresh and didn't have any type of fishy flavor! I highly recommend this place. read more

We just go here for the sunset and atmosphere. If you have ever eaten GOOD seafood, you know this place is nothing great and the food tastes like it is reheated. Be ready for long wait, mediocre food, and poor service. Not many options (YET) here but they are coming! If this place had food to match the location... total game changer on being worth going. read more

The food was GREAT and so were the cocktails! If you're near the Bolivar Peninsula it is worth a trip!

It's a Crystal Beach classic. However, the size of the stingarita was sad. It's hyped up for such a small drink.

Decided on a good ole road trip. We landed at the Stingaree on the recommendations of fellow helpers. Go hungry or go home. Enormous seafood servings with delicious sides!! Definitely easy on the pocket book. You can even spring for dessert. Our server, Andrea, was most amazing. She introduced herself and gave us the nightly specials. She welcomed us as first timers. Explained the vast menu and gave us ample time to choose. We had the grilled seafood platter and stuffed shrimp. Fresh, delicious and plentiful. All the while, Andrea was stopping by to see if we needed anything and keeping our drinks topped off. The bread pudding with bourbon sauce was a great ending. And... ask for a window seat. You can watch the boats go by! read more

Stingaree - Seafood Near Me - Crystal Beach, Texas

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Hate leaving anything negative as we've eaten here for 20+ years but yesterday wasn't great. We got seated quickly(party of 9) and server was attentive and kind. Food however was either left sitting for a long time or the kitchen timed things poorly. Steak and green beans were cold, grilled seafood platters also cold, all onion rings cold. We were in a hurry so we had to just eat it and move on. Food all tasted good with the exception of the temperature. Manager did give us a discount but it would have been nice to have warm food. I'll go back but judging by the reviews someone might want to look at the kitchen. read more

We were visiting the area and Stingaree was recommended to us. Loved the ambiance at the marina on the bay at lunch and the seafood was delicious! The service was also friendly and attentive. We'll definitely go back when we return to the coast. read more

Really nice experience, love the atmosphere with good views of the bay friendly staff prompt service and the food was very good. Had the red Fish Louie that was a large portion and so tasty! Yummy shrimp cocktail and hush puppies round out a wonderful lunch experience read more

The food was incredible! Fresh gulf shrimp is beyond compare!! Portions are easily shareable.

2 out of 5 now have stomach pains. We think it was the awful piña coladas. Can recommend the grilled soft shell crab, they smothered in grilled onions and bell peppers The waitperson (Debbie I think) was good she stayed up with us. BUT it was better than Steve's landing. read more

I was hesitant to get their filet. Obviously tseafood is dominant, but it was fantastic! Cooked perfectly. All of their food was equally as good. Gumbo was good, Étouffée was great, key lime desert was good... great experience! read more

Bayside restaurant in crystal beach area. Have new lunch menu but still offer full menu as well. Good time reasonable prices and good service. Our group had fish tacos, fish sandwich, & the BLT. Great offering of cold beers too! Been around like 20 years. Right on the intercoastal waterway. read more

Great food, friendly service and spatular view of intercostal canal It's a once or twice a week stop for sure..Fried Fish, Seafood and great Onion rings!! read more

Forget Gaido's on the Seawall, Joe's (pathetic) Crab Shack, and forget anything owned by Landry Corp on Galveston Island: take the ferry from Galveston and go here. We rode the Ferry over to Port Bolivar and after enjoying the beach stopped at Stingaree's. I got a shrimp platter and it is the best dang shrimp I have ever had . 20 bucks for a plate of shrimp cooked five different ways and so fresh. I also liked the big squeeze bottle of fresh cocktail sauce right on the table and even the tartar sauce is homemade. You could taste the lemon and chopped dill pickle.. it was not sweet relish in there. so yummy. i also had the dirty rice which had more kick and heat than I expected but so good, I ate it all. Mom had the lump crab meat in basil butter with a side of fettucine alfredo and cole slaw. she loved it. My dad had the seafood platter: crabs, fried shrimp, grilled shrimp, a stuffed shrimp, and some fish that I think was red snapper. plus french fries and cole slaw. It took him awhile but he finished it all. Every last bit and kept murmuring "This is good." over and over. Dad, who is 65 and has eaten a lot of seafood, has proclaimed that he's fairly certain that's the best seafood he has ever had in his whole life. My Dad rarely gives restaurants a ringing endoresment, let alone the "Whole life" comment. Their slogan is "You hook it, we cook it!" so if you have been out fishing and want to walk in holding a fish for them to cook, they're expecting you! I will wear my new purple Stingaree's t shirt with pride but I'm kinda regretting not getting the burnt orange one with the hook it, cook it slogan on the back too. Hmm.. Maybe another visit. We had fantastic food and a great view of the water. Great service too. I highly recommend this place. I think this is my new favorite restaurant. I can't stop thinking about the shrimp and it's been two days. read more

Stingaree - Stingaree's Seafood Platter. Even the tartar sauce is homemade. - Seafood Near Me - Crystal Beach, Texas

Stingaree reminded me a lot of Louisiana. Crystal Beach is Texas' version of Grand Isle. I realize a lot of Texans would attempt to murder me for suggesting Texas copied something from LA, but this area of East Texas is a lot like South Louisiana. I realize Louisiana folks may kill me when I say this, but this part of Texas may even be better than Grand Isle. Now that I have that out of the way, let me explain myself. Stingaree is a restaurant located in a marina. They offer fresh seafood, live music and an amazing view of the sunset. It is wildly popular and you must mentally prepare yourself for a lengthy wait for dinner. It's been some time since I visited, but I would guess not much has changed. We arrived for dinner, walked up the stairs and were told the wait was an hour and a half. Normally I would have turned around and ran, but there aren't many restaurants available. They gave us a pager and suggested we wait downstairs. The downstairs area was basically a bar and covered music club. The band that was playing was entertaining as was the people watching. More impressive than the people watching was the view off the back deck of the ships passing and the sunset. After the quoted hour and a half wait, we were paged and seated. The dining area was a giant room packed with tables. There was what appeared to be an outdoor patio converted to seating which was also packed. The menu focused on seafood and reminded me a lot of the old places along west end in New Orleans. My seafood platter was overflowing with perfectly fried seafood. It was so massive that I'd recommend splitting it. I'm not sure if I will ever return to this area, but if I do, I will most certainly eat at Stingaree. read more