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My husband and u stayed here in May 2025 for the weekend we got engaged. That weekend and every other time we've stayed the bands have gotten better and the food has surpassed our expectations. We decided to stay at another hotel this past weekend and unfortunately it was not up to the Lucine's standards. Make sure you have a reservation or you could be turned away. The restaurant gets busy at peak hours. The ambiance can be very romantic or great for a group.
The Fancy really helped elevate the Seawall in my opinion, it rewired how a view Galveston altogether actually. The hotel itself is wrapped in the theme/aesthitic and wears it shamelessly everywhere. That golden era of mid century luxury feels really cozy and mixes with high end dining quite well. Service was really easy going and friendly throughout, waitress and hostess were pleasant to engage with the whole time. The menu has enough for you to think about, but not leave you endlessly reading dishes that aren't worth your time. Expansive wine and cocktails to choose from and the two that I got where just excellent, can't recommend enough diving into a Lucine Breeze. Smoked oyster tartine was so impressive flavor wise. Strip steak cooked perfectly. Aguachile was incredibly bright and just the right level of heat. The expectation that I had for island restaurants and cuisine had been set pretty low, but even with lowered expectations Fancy just kept dishing out hits that I would love to rant about and come back for.
Food was AMAZING! We went for New Year's Day brunch but we will definitely be back for dinner. Service was fantastic- Quinton was very knowledgeable not only about the menu, but also about the hotel in general and things to do on the island. Everything about this place gave cozy, fun vibes. Highly recommend!
March 1, 2025 Went to listen to live music. Had cocktails and french fries. Perfect weather. Drinks average $10+
We stayed at Treasure Isle when I was young so I was excited to see it transformed as the Hotel Lucine. Having the door opened as we arrived was awesome. Would love to stay here again for nostalgic reasons. Such a fun retro vibe! We chose a more secluded table since my granddaughter was with us but there are great views of the ocean. I had to have a Fancy Exclusive so chose the Ms. Cherry Baudelaire which was just sweet enough with definite hints of cherry. My water glass was never empty. You have to try the caressed salad bc the addition of the red snapper croquettes was divine! The way he gulf shrimp was served was interesting. Love the attention to detail, candles were lit with flowers on each table. Our server was helpful and knowledgeable.
This restaurant and the hotel it resides in are awesome. The entire thing has this mid-century modern retro chic vibe that's totally different than the rest of Galveston. And on top of it the food is absolutely delicious. Everything we had -- aguachile crudo, smoked oyster tartine, grilled squash, agrodolche eggplant, crab pasta, redfish and red snapper -- was absolutely incredible. The colors, textures, flavors, everything. And the service was very attentive and friendly as well. And it has a beautiful view of the Gulf on top of all that. Wholehearted recommendation.
The Fancy is a restaurant that Galveston needed. We were staying at the Lucine for our anniversary weekend, and of course we had to check out their restaurant, The Fancy. We came on a Sunday night with a reservation. The restaurant wasn't overly packed but wasn't empty either so we were seated right away. First thing you notice is the mid century modern design, dim lights and overall a romantic feel. Our server Philip was super nice and pleasant. The menu is pretty simple, and is meant to be shared family style. We decided to get 4 dishes to share for the two of us. BIBB and butter greens salad was nice. Greens were fresh and the dressing was refreshing. The quinoa was great for the added crunch. Light enough to get our appetite going. Jumbo lump crab toast. Nice big chunks of crab and tasted fresh. The toast was ever so slightly on the overdone side, but we still enjoyed it very much. Bucatini. I think this was our least favorite dish. It wasn't a bad dish per se, but just didn't enjoy it as much as the rest of our meal. Maybe it just didn't go well with the rest of our meal, or perhaps just overshadowed by the snapper since they both came out the same time. Roasted gulf snapper. Easily the best dish! The snapper was cooked perfectly - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The Soubise sauce was so good we asked for toast to mop it up and finish it! Butter cake. Best dessert to end a great meal. The cake was brûléed which added a great crunch and caramelization. It's basically a crème brûlée butter cake! Overall this place is easily one of the best restaurants in Galveston. Definitely check it out. Only negative really was despite putting on our reservation that it was our anniversary, no one from the staff greeted us or offered us complementary bubbles or dessert - no biggie but definitely something you'd get at other "fancy" restaurants.
Even though our stay at the Lucine was a horrible experience, I cannot say the same for the restaurant. The staff were friendly and helpful, but most importantly, the food was amazing. I do wish we were seated in a more private space instead of right in the middle, but that's on me for not speaking up. Food was fantastic and dessert was just as great. Highly recommend the salad because I don't know how they make their croutons, but I could eat a whole box of them. The only reason we didn't go again the following night is because we wanted to try something different and get out of the hotel to enjoy Galveston.
It was messy and it was glorious. The dining experience was akin to that community feeling you get at an eclectic local New Orleans artist gallery or a Mardi Gras street party... but make it fancy. The food at The Fancy was so good that I had a "come to Jesus" moment. It was "take me to church" good and I wanted to pray to the Lord in hopes this is only the beginning of something fresh and innovative in Texas. Good to know: - The Fancy is a restaurant located in Hotel Lucine - Parking: there is parking available on both sides of the hotel - What to wear: "Smart casual" relaxed resort wear or throw on a gown/ tie & jacket for decadent romance - it's flexible! - It's "an American Fine-ish Dining establishment", so the plates are on the small side; they use local ingredients with French/European cooking techniques The Glorious: Food: by Chef Leila Ortiz Redfish: life changing - it's local, it's fresh, the innovative textures and savory flavors are not to be missed. We devoured it and then sat in shame mulling over how quickly it left our plates. We fantasized about ordering another one. Buccatini: when it came out, I was convinced based on the look it wasn't going to impress me. I was VERY wrong. We were shook to the point of exclaiming "no one in Houston is doing this" and my (executive chef - also former momofuku/UB perserve) dining partner said " I need to step up my game". Chicken and Dumplings: perfectly juicy chicken in a homey classic that is elevated to something that truly matches the high vs low theme of Hotel Lucine. Ambiance & Vibes: The dining space is romantic, classy, and friendly. We watched one table buy another table (strangers) their dinner and a man dining alone next to us chatted with us about the food and cocktails. It was a sweet and beautiful experience. The Messy: (Considered growing pains: no impact on rating at this time) Missing items: We had early reservations, but one of the menu items I was excited about was gone (the muscles) and both of the cocktails we were really excited about were "being phased out" only 3 weeks since opening. We were informed the drinks left with the former bar manager. I am hoping someone else amazing and creative comes in with cocktails of similar craftsmanship and inspiration. The Food: Crudo: each bit of fish was the size of a fingernail It wasn't enough to really get the texture or flavors. Service: our waiter was very kind and very apologetic about the hiccups, but there were quite a few. Some of them were: We specified that we were splitting/sharing everything, but the food runner kept asking whose dish was whose. We ordered our whole meal at once so it could be coursed out. However, before we could finish our appetizer, they quickly brought out the first course. The food runner and waiter struggled with pacing throughout the whole meal. The second we finished our first course, the food runner approached us and and asked: "you ready for the second?" - she was clearly confused and trying her best. The second course was pasta, but it was cold. It had clearly been out for a while, which explained the food runners stress about bringing it. When we mentioned the temperature to our waiter, it was effortlessly replaced with a warm one. We were grateful. --- All things considered, it was a wonderful night and I will be back again and again.
I came to celebrate my 40th birthday. Started off great but ended terribly. Shame too because I was ready to rave about this place. The ambiance was cool. The decor was well done and it has a cool vibe. Cool furniture, all around dope. The cocktails were quite good as well. I had 2 and then a glass of wine. All top notch. The food: excellent. Everything I had was great. I had the crabs cake which was delightfully crunchy and all crab. The Caesar salad was likewise fantastic. The croquettes were insanely good. For an entree I had the snapper. Perfect size, though it could have used a little more umph in the taste department, it was still quite good. Now here comes the bad: the service was awful. Started off well, cocktail came out quickly and the crab cake and salad came out at the same time. Was expecting staggered but no prob. My 2nd cocktail came out on schedule... then it was about 30 mins on the snapper and my glass of wine. And after that, my waitress forgot about me for 52 minutes. I know because I had sent a text photo of when the entree hit the table. I was tucked in a back corner because I was by myself, but then the entire staff seemed to forgot I was there or ignore me. I tried to get someone's attention a few times but I was like they were doing the "I see him but not my area/problem" side eye. It got the point of ridiculous and then I decided to see just how long it would go. If not so annoying it would have been quite comical. My water glass was empty for an enternity. My plate was clearly finished, silverware in the "please adios my plate" position for about a half hour. A table got seated next to me and they waited and waited on their waitress (same one I had) for over 20 minutes until they had to go find someone (I know because I was just about done with my plate when they were seated). When my waitress finally arrived, she asked if I wanted anything it. Else being my birthday I HAD wanted dessert, but after being at the restaurant for over 2 hours I was done. I asked for the cookies to go, which they brought to me not to go so they had to take them back and pack them up. I had a nice little card that said happy birthday when I sat down, but 2 hours later the waitress forgot, didn't even get a happy birthday on my way out. Started off great, ended bitter. Will try again but won't be top of the list, which sucks because I did want to try the hotel.
Growing pains; but good once service started. Came down a few weekends ago to stay at the new Hotel Lucine and decided to make reservations at their restaurant. We were seated right away when we arrived but waited about 10 min for anyone to acknowledge us. Once our server finally came over we realized she was the only one serving the entire place! Even with running everywhere, once she started our order she was prompt and was friendly. Place is super cute with great views of the gulf out the large windows. There is plenty of room for large groups but also secluded corners for a nice date night spot. Food was delicious. Definitely a nice spot for what Galveston typically offers -- worth checking out if you are looking for something a little more upscale.
4 months ago
The Fancy is located inside the Hotel Lucine in Galveston and we ended up dining here on the first night of our stay. We made a reservation ahead of time although on this particular Friday night it wasn't very busy. Its better to play it safe though!!! To start, I ordered The Fancy Martini. It was STRONG which is exactly how a martini should be but also really smooth and delicious. A great way to kick off the meal. For appetizers, we ordered the Wagyu Wontons and wowwww these were fantastic. The wagyu was so tender and practically melted in your mouth. It was rich and flavorful and just overall perfectly balanced. We loved it! We also shared the Crab Rice which ended up being our favorite dish of the night. It wasn't what I expected at all. The rice was almost saucy with a consistency somewhere between a rice dish and a stew, in the best possible way. The sweet chili sauce added the perfect amount of sweetness and flavor and (most importantly) they were very generous with the crab. We also tried the Crispy Potatoes. I was expecting smaller potatoes or maybe sliced potatoes but instead they are large, crispy potato rounds smothered in garlic aioli. They were delicious. The portion was huge and definitely shareable. To finish, we ordered the Butter Cake for dessert. NO NOTES! It was buttery, fluffy, warm, everything you want a cake to be! The perfect ending to the meal. Our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and offered great recommendations throughout our dinner. We were also lucky enough to be seated by the window around sunset which made for a beautiful atmosphere. The entire restaurant has such a cool, stylish vibe that you almost forget you're in Galveston. read more
18 days ago
17 days ago
Fantastic service, great atmosphere and even better food!! Will be dinning here again soon. read more
My husband and u stayed here in May 2025 for the weekend we got engaged. That weekend and every other time we've stayed the bands have gotten better and the food has surpassed our expectations. We decided to stay at another hotel this past weekend and unfortunately it was not up to the Lucine's standards. Make sure you have a reservation or you could be turned away. The restaurant gets busy at peak hours. The ambiance can be very romantic or great for a group. read more
The Fancy really helped elevate the Seawall in my opinion, it rewired how a view Galveston altogether actually. The hotel itself is wrapped in the theme/aesthitic and wears it shamelessly everywhere. That golden era of mid century luxury feels really cozy and mixes with high end dining quite well. Service was really easy going and friendly throughout, waitress and hostess were pleasant to engage with the whole time. The menu has enough for you to think about, but not leave you endlessly reading dishes that aren't worth your time. Expansive wine and cocktails to choose from and the two that I got where just excellent, can't recommend enough diving into a Lucine Breeze. Smoked oyster tartine was so impressive flavor wise. Strip steak cooked perfectly. Aguachile was incredibly bright and just the right level of heat. The expectation that I had for island restaurants and cuisine had been set pretty low, but even with lowered expectations Fancy just kept dishing out hits that I would love to rant about and come back for. read more
Food was AMAZING! We went for New Year's Day brunch but we will definitely be back for dinner. Service was fantastic- Quinton was very knowledgeable not only about the menu, but also about the hotel in general and things to do on the island. Everything about this place gave cozy, fun vibes. Highly recommend! read more
2 months ago
2 years ago
March 1, 2025 Went to listen to live music. Had cocktails and french fries. Perfect weather. Drinks average $10+ read more
3 months ago
We stayed at Treasure Isle when I was young so I was excited to see it transformed as the Hotel Lucine. Having the door opened as we arrived was awesome. Would love to stay here again for nostalgic reasons. Such a fun retro vibe! We chose a more secluded table since my granddaughter was with us but there are great views of the ocean. I had to have a Fancy Exclusive so chose the Ms. Cherry Baudelaire which was just sweet enough with definite hints of cherry. My water glass was never empty. You have to try the caressed salad bc the addition of the red snapper croquettes was divine! The way he gulf shrimp was served was interesting. Love the attention to detail, candles were lit with flowers on each table. Our server was helpful and knowledgeable. read more
1 year ago
This restaurant and the hotel it resides in are awesome. The entire thing has this mid-century modern retro chic vibe that's totally different than the rest of Galveston. And on top of it the food is absolutely delicious. Everything we had -- aguachile crudo, smoked oyster tartine, grilled squash, agrodolche eggplant, crab pasta, redfish and red snapper -- was absolutely incredible. The colors, textures, flavors, everything. And the service was very attentive and friendly as well. And it has a beautiful view of the Gulf on top of all that. Wholehearted recommendation. read more
The Fancy is a restaurant that Galveston needed. We were staying at the Lucine for our anniversary weekend, and of course we had to check out their restaurant, The Fancy. We came on a Sunday night with a reservation. The restaurant wasn't overly packed but wasn't empty either so we were seated right away. First thing you notice is the mid century modern design, dim lights and overall a romantic feel. Our server Philip was super nice and pleasant. The menu is pretty simple, and is meant to be shared family style. We decided to get 4 dishes to share for the two of us. BIBB and butter greens salad was nice. Greens were fresh and the dressing was refreshing. The quinoa was great for the added crunch. Light enough to get our appetite going. Jumbo lump crab toast. Nice big chunks of crab and tasted fresh. The toast was ever so slightly on the overdone side, but we still enjoyed it very much. Bucatini. I think this was our least favorite dish. It wasn't a bad dish per se, but just didn't enjoy it as much as the rest of our meal. Maybe it just didn't go well with the rest of our meal, or perhaps just overshadowed by the snapper since they both came out the same time. Roasted gulf snapper. Easily the best dish! The snapper was cooked perfectly - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The Soubise sauce was so good we asked for toast to mop it up and finish it! Butter cake. Best dessert to end a great meal. The cake was brûléed which added a great crunch and caramelization. It's basically a crème brûlée butter cake! Overall this place is easily one of the best restaurants in Galveston. Definitely check it out. Only negative really was despite putting on our reservation that it was our anniversary, no one from the staff greeted us or offered us complementary bubbles or dessert - no biggie but definitely something you'd get at other "fancy" restaurants. read more
1 year ago
Even though our stay at the Lucine was a horrible experience, I cannot say the same for the restaurant. The staff were friendly and helpful, but most importantly, the food was amazing. I do wish we were seated in a more private space instead of right in the middle, but that's on me for not speaking up. Food was fantastic and dessert was just as great. Highly recommend the salad because I don't know how they make their croutons, but I could eat a whole box of them. The only reason we didn't go again the following night is because we wanted to try something different and get out of the hotel to enjoy Galveston. read more
3 years ago
It was messy and it was glorious. The dining experience was akin to that community feeling you get at an eclectic local New Orleans artist gallery or a Mardi Gras street party... but make it fancy. The food at The Fancy was so good that I had a "come to Jesus" moment. It was "take me to church" good and I wanted to pray to the Lord in hopes this is only the beginning of something fresh and innovative in Texas. Good to know: - The Fancy is a restaurant located in Hotel Lucine - Parking: there is parking available on both sides of the hotel - What to wear: "Smart casual" relaxed resort wear or throw on a gown/ tie & jacket for decadent romance - it's flexible! - It's "an American Fine-ish Dining establishment", so the plates are on the small side; they use local ingredients with French/European cooking techniques The Glorious: Food: by Chef Leila Ortiz Redfish: life changing - it's local, it's fresh, the innovative textures and savory flavors are not to be missed. We devoured it and then sat in shame mulling over how quickly it left our plates. We fantasized about ordering another one. Buccatini: when it came out, I was convinced based on the look it wasn't going to impress me. I was VERY wrong. We were shook to the point of exclaiming "no one in Houston is doing this" and my (executive chef - also former momofuku/UB perserve) dining partner said " I need to step up my game". Chicken and Dumplings: perfectly juicy chicken in a homey classic that is elevated to something that truly matches the high vs low theme of Hotel Lucine. Ambiance & Vibes: The dining space is romantic, classy, and friendly. We watched one table buy another table (strangers) their dinner and a man dining alone next to us chatted with us about the food and cocktails. It was a sweet and beautiful experience. The Messy: (Considered growing pains: no impact on rating at this time) Missing items: We had early reservations, but one of the menu items I was excited about was gone (the muscles) and both of the cocktails we were really excited about were "being phased out" only 3 weeks since opening. We were informed the drinks left with the former bar manager. I am hoping someone else amazing and creative comes in with cocktails of similar craftsmanship and inspiration. The Food: Crudo: each bit of fish was the size of a fingernail It wasn't enough to really get the texture or flavors. Service: our waiter was very kind and very apologetic about the hiccups, but there were quite a few. Some of them were: We specified that we were splitting/sharing everything, but the food runner kept asking whose dish was whose. We ordered our whole meal at once so it could be coursed out. However, before we could finish our appetizer, they quickly brought out the first course. The food runner and waiter struggled with pacing throughout the whole meal. The second we finished our first course, the food runner approached us and and asked: "you ready for the second?" - she was clearly confused and trying her best. The second course was pasta, but it was cold. It had clearly been out for a while, which explained the food runners stress about bringing it. When we mentioned the temperature to our waiter, it was effortlessly replaced with a warm one. We were grateful. --- All things considered, it was a wonderful night and I will be back again and again. read more
I came to celebrate my 40th birthday. Started off great but ended terribly. Shame too because I was ready to rave about this place. The ambiance was cool. The decor was well done and it has a cool vibe. Cool furniture, all around dope. The cocktails were quite good as well. I had 2 and then a glass of wine. All top notch. The food: excellent. Everything I had was great. I had the crabs cake which was delightfully crunchy and all crab. The Caesar salad was likewise fantastic. The croquettes were insanely good. For an entree I had the snapper. Perfect size, though it could have used a little more umph in the taste department, it was still quite good. Now here comes the bad: the service was awful. Started off well, cocktail came out quickly and the crab cake and salad came out at the same time. Was expecting staggered but no prob. My 2nd cocktail came out on schedule... then it was about 30 mins on the snapper and my glass of wine. And after that, my waitress forgot about me for 52 minutes. I know because I had sent a text photo of when the entree hit the table. I was tucked in a back corner because I was by myself, but then the entire staff seemed to forgot I was there or ignore me. I tried to get someone's attention a few times but I was like they were doing the "I see him but not my area/problem" side eye. It got the point of ridiculous and then I decided to see just how long it would go. If not so annoying it would have been quite comical. My water glass was empty for an enternity. My plate was clearly finished, silverware in the "please adios my plate" position for about a half hour. A table got seated next to me and they waited and waited on their waitress (same one I had) for over 20 minutes until they had to go find someone (I know because I was just about done with my plate when they were seated). When my waitress finally arrived, she asked if I wanted anything it. Else being my birthday I HAD wanted dessert, but after being at the restaurant for over 2 hours I was done. I asked for the cookies to go, which they brought to me not to go so they had to take them back and pack them up. I had a nice little card that said happy birthday when I sat down, but 2 hours later the waitress forgot, didn't even get a happy birthday on my way out. Started off great, ended bitter. Will try again but won't be top of the list, which sucks because I did want to try the hotel. read more
Growing pains; but good once service started. Came down a few weekends ago to stay at the new Hotel Lucine and decided to make reservations at their restaurant. We were seated right away when we arrived but waited about 10 min for anyone to acknowledge us. Once our server finally came over we realized she was the only one serving the entire place! Even with running everywhere, once she started our order she was prompt and was friendly. Place is super cute with great views of the gulf out the large windows. There is plenty of room for large groups but also secluded corners for a nice date night spot. Food was delicious. Definitely a nice spot for what Galveston typically offers -- worth checking out if you are looking for something a little more upscale. read more
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Beautiful ambiance with a retro/art deco feel. Surprised this place exists in Galvy. Food and cocktails were on point and I loved the unique plates for each dish. The croquettes on the Caesar salad were a unique touch to my favorite salad! Also there is a private room available for large parties! read more
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Anytime I come to Galveston , I must make a stop at Hotel Lucine! The Fancy accommodates everyone's pallet and is something different than all the seafood-only based cuisine on the strand. It's been a pleasure to have enjoyed it now 5x Summer '24!!! You must check it out for a "fancy" night out" read more
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The Fancy is a new restaurant on the seawall apart of Hotel Lucine, a new renovated old motel. With a cute nondescript door you enter into a cute and quaint restaurant with a cozy vibe. It's good but I wouldn't quite say delicious. We got 2 snappers, 2 chicken and dumplings, and a pork chop along with 2 margaritas, the tea bourbon drink, and a gin Prosecco drink. I think the menu could use more descriptions as we thought our chicken and dumplings were going to be more southern style but they were more Asian fusion. I did love the sauce the chicken was in and the chicken was cooked perfectly. Very juicy. The snapper had carmelized onion and red sauce kind of like butter chicken. They were fans. The pork chop had kind of an apple sauce and was cooked well. We got the lemon butter cake for dessert to share and I think it was my favorite out of everything. Everything was good but I won't be craving it. I wish I could give 4.5 to support this new building. I would be back for the drinks and the rooftop on top of the hotel part. They could also benefit with a bread service and faster service. We asked for bread and they gave us some from the crab toast which I will be trying next time. It was tasty bread customers will love. read more
We came in late for our stay at Hotel Lucine and were grateful for an onsite place to grab dinner. My husband and I shared the flounder, and it was so fresh and well cooked. Our children thought the risotto was a bit on the sour/tangy side but ended up eating most of their dishes so . We shared a few sides and they were wonderful! I love and appreciate a scratch kitchen so waiting for good, fresh seafood is no trouble at all. I love the vibe of the restaurant and it's wonderfully moody in the evening. Be sure to make a reservation, but if you don't, enjoy a cocktail in the Hotel Lucine lobby while you wait. Enjoy a full dinner experience and don't be in a rush. They're cooking your food from scratch and that takes time. read more
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