Cutting across Texas to New Orleans, I knew we would be skimming the shore of the Gulf of Mexico…read more Shut up. My review, I can call it what I want. That being said, it had been some time since I've gotten some proper fish-n-chips. I had to remedy that. Especially since the BBQ fiasco the other day, I was going to go on a hunger strike, but once I made the sign, I got potato chip fingers on it and started to eat it. So, I decided to fight fire with fire, and figured I would eat myself happy again. Which I'm never mad about. Sometimes I make myself angry just so I can eat myself happy. And now, the rest of the story. I have learned that I enjoy Cod fish for my fish-n-chips. And I think also Haddock. I am not a fisher nor a fish. So it's hard for me to say. But I know Cod is one for sure. I also sometimes have baby mouth and am afraid of new things. I do know I love my fish battered and deep fried. I also know that Shark Shack had good reviews for their fish, so, that was all I needed to hear. Plus, it was a perfect little eatery with bar seating, table seating, and gifts! So you can bet your bottom dollar tomorrow I ordered the English fish-n-chips. Boy oh boy. Just like how Britain colonized all those countries back when it was the cool thing to do, these fish and chips colonized my taste buds. Respectfully. This plate came with FIVE logs of fish. FIVE! Maybe they were tubes of fish? Honestly, I don't care what shape they came in, they looked perfectly crunchy and perfectly brown and perfectly fish. The super cool extra bonus? These fish came with CRISPIES! I've only ever seen crisps with fish from Long John Silvers, whose fish is probably as far from Cod or Haddock as legally possible. I actually think one of my pieces of fish from there had shoelaces. Didn't matter. Still ate it. Respectfully. (If you aren't privileged enough to know what fish crispies are, there little batter pieces that fry or fall off the fish as they cook. Basically little crumblies. If you make a wish over a fork of them and get the forkful in your mouth without dropping any, your wish will come true). Homemade tartar sauce was good, but there was a certain flavor profile that I wasn't a fan of. It was still good to use on the fish rods, it just tasted a little too much out of the tartar sauce field for me. The meal was wrapped up nice and tight with lovely square-cut fries. Perfect doneness. Perfect Ketchup vessel. I could just stare at a pile of them all night. Mostly because I'm weird. Perfect Fish Capsules: 12/10 Ideal Fry Sticks: 12/10 Times I Would Re-visit: Infinite

It has taken me a little while to write this review purely because I am so torn on the rating. Some…read moreareas of our visit warrant a 3-star rating, and some a 4-star. I decided to lean more toward the 4-star side, so here we are. While in Galveston for a quick weekend getaway, we wanted to go out for dinner. Katie's was my first choice, but the wait was too long, so I pulled up Yelp to see what else was recommended. Shark Shack had great reviews, and when we arrived there was zero wait, so we went for it. The one area where I docked a star was the service. We were seated immediately but waited quite a while for our server to appear, and then even longer to get our drinks. I was so excited for a margarita, but when it arrived in a plastic cup, I was immediately disappointed. Plastic cups are for the beach and nightclubs, not a restaurant with a bar. And that's not where the awful drink experience ended -- it was so weak and just not good at all. Our server seemed so disinterested in everything: taking our order, answering questions, and when it came time to pay, we had to wait ages to see him and wave him down. The food was decent with no major complaints. It wasn't "blow your mind" amazing, but it was good. The owner -- well, I assume he was the owner -- came and spoke to us when he found out my husband was military, and he was really nice, friendly, and very supportive of the military community, offering a very generous military discount. That definitely raises the rating and is much appreciated, so thank you. Overall, the big fixes for me would be the service and the drink situation. I can't say we would rush to come back just because we love Katie's for the service, food, and drinks..

we stopped by after already having a late lunch -- just for a drink. we chose to sit outside at a…read moretable on the sidewalk. My wife very much enjoyed her usual cosmopolitan with Tito's. I told Guinevere that I wanted a gin drink with a good gin, and her face lit up as she suggested a 'purple rain' with Empress 1908 gin. Turns out, it may well have been the best drink I've ever had. We were very happy with the total experience but most impressed with Guinevere's passion for service and her willingness to share her knowledge about the menu, the bar and the Galveston community. Kudos to Guinevere, the bartender and Hearsay gastro lounge.

Sebastian was great..... Food was delicious!!! We had the Korean short rib, salmon. A+++. The…read moreHearsay Smokey Old Fashion was amazing!!!

Enjoyed having a night cap here and looking out into the Galveston night sky. Comfortable patio…read moreseating to relax and enjoy the outdoor vibes. I had an old fashion with Makers Mark and it was made well. Came here around 9pm and was able to get seated outside because a party had just left but I would highly recommend trying to get a reservation to ensure you get to sit outside. Service was great as well.

Great ambiance, service, drinks and appetizers on point no kids after 5pm…read moreWe were staying at the hotel and since we were already there before 5pm with our kids they were ok to stay there after walking and shopping the local shops great spot for drinks and hang out

The food at BLVD Seafood was top notch! The chef is amazing. We had the shrimp and crab kisses as…read morean appetizer which was fantastic. The gumbo and chowder were so packed with flavor. Two of our party had the flounder, crab stack and raved over it, especially the mornay sauce. We had a house salad and the beet salad. The breaded, fried goat cheese was superb. Great dinner!

Who knew this bldg was once a 7/11 convenience store? That explained its unassuming exterior, but…read morethat did not stop us from deciding to go for dinner. After reading multiple reviews and comparing it to other local seafood restaurants in Galveston, we knew we had to go. We were seated with my Service dog, no problem. Mike immediately came and delivered water. It was hot outside. The decor is inviting and the bar area looked well stocked. We began with cocktails xtra Dirty Martini with hand stuffed blue cheese olives and for my husband a Maker's Mark bourbon . This gave us time to look over this incredible menu! Seafood is what we came for so we ordered 2 sharable items: soy, ginger octopus on crispy wonton and roasted beat walnut and fried goat cheese salad. We could have stopped there completely wowed. Both if us love Texas Redfish and it's so hard to get fresh seafood where we live so that caught our eyes. Husband ordered blackened and redfish over mushroom risotto and French style green beans. I could not resist a similar item blackened redfish over mushroom risotto and asparagus. We both were over the moon with the meaty blackened redfish FLAVORS! Risotto was perfectly cooked al dente and both veg choices were the perfect accompaniment! Honestly it had been a ling time since we had such a beautiful meal. Service was outstanding and he even picked up on a comment by my husband encouraging me to order whatever I wanted given it was a birthday dinner. So I was completely delighted when Mike showed up with the final surprise a Creamy NY style cheesecake. So I guess what I'm trying to say is this place was outstanding. You could not go wrong with a decision to have a great experience and upscale seafood meal at BLVD SEAFOOD.

Love their açaí bowls!! Sooo refreshing! Their wraps are delicious too! Will try their smoothies…read morenext time we come back

If you're looking for a smoothie spot in Galveston this is a contender. It's not my personal…read morefavorite but it's pretty good. The workers are super kind and helpful, and the smoothies are FRESH! Definitely worth a try if you're on the island :)

This place has a dive bar vibe and laid back atmosphere. We arrived a little before noon on a…read moreSunday and had no wait, but the indoor seating was full before we left. The bar menu was extensive and there was a solid selection of local beer on draft. The server took awhile to take our drink orders but was attentive from there on out. The kids got pizza, a Caesar salad, chips and salsa, and a chicken Caesar. The pizza was really high quality, much more so than we expected. The Caesar was a bit soggy, and the chips and salsa were pretty standard. The adults ordered boiled seafood. As south Louisiana residents, we are often disappointed with boiled crawfish in other areas but Hulu Hulu Hut did it right. The prices were high but it was worth it.

Huli Huli hut was perfect to cook my catch! Went fishing in Galveston with Rod Bending Charter and…read morethis restaurant was 9 minutes away and they can cook fresh catch. Huge indoor and outdoor spot. Fish was cooked deliciously, Cajun style, good service. Food is served on a platter family style. We had 4-5 pounds of fish and it turned out so good. Such a good experience to enjoy our meal after a long day of fishing. We cooked our fish in: beer batter regular fried you get 3 sides we chose onion rings, hush puppies and fries

Came across the coolest gay bar in Galveston Tx, I would've gotten more footage but these drinks…read morehad me lit af THE STAFF 10/10 THE ATMOSPHERE 10/10 THE DRINKS 10/10 THE PRICES 10/10 definitely will be returning my gf doesn't ever have a great time at bars and she absolutely loved it here Service: 10 Location: 10 Highlights: the drinks, fair prices, staff and environment Ambience: we went on a Thursday they were doing karaoke night and it was pretty cool but they played songs that I requested Waiting time: not long at all Hygiene: very clean bar and restroom Parking: you can pay for parking I think and also parking on Seawall or around the place but plenty of it

Everything was and is nothing but amazing. Skittles, Josh,…read moreJulie.....they are all amazing. Definitely a place for everyone to enjoy.

Best shrimp and grits I have ever had. Fantastic cocktail menu. Try the bloody Mary!…read more Vibes are good.

TLDR: poor service, wouldn't come back…read more Ambience: The establishment is well decorated with an almost South Beach Miami vibe mixed with some Galveston flare. I would say it's very "Instagram worthy", but that seems it's all that's offered. We did not have a reservation but were sat immediately. Food: I ordered the Poke Bowl which was very fresh but lacked some flavor. The ahi tuna wasn't amazing. My friend ordered the shrimp and grits which was far too heavy for her and seemed more like a soup. We also ordered coffee that was too sweet for our liking. Service: the waiters were great and offered recommendations. The bartenders were also welcoming. The issue we had was with a managerial/owner level employee. She was assisting wait staff by delivering food and clearing tables but did so in a rushed and disrespectful manner. Our plates were basically yanked from our hands, and I caught the silverware on my plate that fell off when she grabbed it. She did not apologize and appeared unhappy. We also witnessed this happening at the table next to us. We understand that off days happen, but acknowledging and apologizing is easy.