We visited Willie G's on Easter, and as expected, it was extremely busy. Even with a reservation, we had about a 20-minute wait, which wasn't ideal but understandable given the holiday crowd. Once seated, the experience really picked up. Eric was an excellent waiter--attentive, professional, and made sure we were taken care of throughout the meal. We chose to order from the regular menu instead of brunch, and every dish delivered. The Oyster Trash and Sticky Burnt Ends were standout appetizers--full of flavor and a great start to the meal. For entrées, we had the Bourbon Street Pasta, King Crab Fried Rice, and Pan Seared Salmon, and all were excellent. Everything was well-seasoned, fresh, and cooked perfectly. The ambiance was nice, but it was definitely loud. There was a lot of movement from guests going back and forth to the buffet, which added to the noise--but it also made for great people watching. Overall, despite the wait and noise level, the food and service made it worth it. We'll definitely be back. read more

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We came for the Easter Brunch Buffet as a family. Although we had a reservations, we ended up waiting 20ish minutes to be seated. Given that it was a holiday, it wasn't the worst but the "waiting area" was a mess. We couldn't hear our name being called, people were standing near tables with patrons, and it was hard to walk through the entrance. While the restaurant was beautiful and decorated nicely, our server Roger never checked on us after giving us our buffet bracelets. We tried flagging him down multiple times to get our bill and ended up waiting over 30 mins for him to acknowledge us. Lastly, the buffet food was just okay. Nothing crazy. The best things were probably the Mac n Cheese (had oil pooled in the serving pan), the cobbler, carrot cake, and the prime rib (it was mainly all medium meat). Honestly not worth the price. We are willing to try again with the regular menu in hopes that it's much better. read more

Checked out the happy hour. The food was mostly ok. - The bao (bready part) of the short rib bao was straight up hard. 1.5/5 - The baked oyster trio ($12 for 3) were good but raw oysters could have been shucked cleaner. Good mignonette though. - Fried fish sliders were good, cheeseburger sliders were not. The pan-grilled bread was also burnt. Amateur. - Tried alligator for the first time and really liked the chewy bites! So the food would've been 3.5 overall, even 4 if without the short rib bao and cheeseburger sliders. Edit: I just remembered. The slice of chocolate cake was massive and pretty good. It's like eating a giant Ferrero Rocher. But I'm disappointed by the attitudes of the team. The manager was the exception - warm, friendly. The rest of the staff: weirdly cold and snooty. Our server warmed up, but I think it must be the vibe between coworkers there, which is often set top-down and by the team culture. Either way, I'm not going back. Felt stressful just being in the midst of that. Nice space though with a spread of fish on site if a bit too dark for my tastes (for the dining room, not happy hour area). I do wonder how often the big fish on ice get switched out considering the dining room was empty when I arrived at 5:30pm on a Monday. $9 for required valet. read more

Willie G's Seafood - Sliders and alligator - get the fish sliders and not the cheeseburger ones. Alligator was good! - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food was great. Service was awesome. The issue was the valet. Valet is complimentary before 6 pm. I requested my car at 5:55. I paid my bill and walked out. Arrived at the valet stand at 6:02. They advised because I did not walk out prior to 6:00 I had to pay. Over visited this restaurant many times and I am a Landry member. Not sure when I will be back. While it is only $8, for me it is principle! In addition to the valet issue, there were some extremely disruptive customers in the lounge. They were not inebriated. However, management should have stepped in and asked them to quiet down. Ruined the dining experience. Prior to today, all previous experiences were exceptional. read more

Over the past five days we've tried Willie Gs at the galleria , Landrys in Galveston and Willie gs in Galveston. They are all great but this location is my favorite! All by the same owner but all unique restaurants and experiences! Food: the Cajun pasta is special! Full of flavor and made to perfection! That's probably my favorite dish. The andouille sausage is so dam good! The fried alligator is Amani's. So are the mini cheeseburger sliders! sushi amazing! The short rib was phenomenal! Great food. Solid service. Valet What more can you ask for. read more

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We come here all the time and the place is awesome. The servers and the management really care! We usually sit at the bar and love the oyster bar trash, the post oak roll, the spicy tuna roll, the crazy shrimp roll and the broiled seafood platter. They just added filet mignon egg rolls and they were amazing. I'm surprised their rating isn't higher. It's a nice upscale seafood experience that has something for everyone. Special shout out to Armando and Justin at the bar on Sundays. read more

Willie G's Seafood - Crazy Shrimp Roll - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was quite tasty. I came here with a group of folks from work and we all enjoyed. There's a lot of options--I had a little bit of indecisiveness going on, so I asked the waiter and he recommended the spicy tuna. It was a great suggestion and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite! He was fairly attentive, especially as we came in late. I had my spicy margarita, which was quite tasty and a sushi roll. The table ordered calamari, crab & lobster rolls, and crab cakes. Note: The crab cakes photo much larger than they actually are, but they are yummy! The lobster roll was ok, a bit too much mayo to me. Calamari was fine. I left satisfied and I would for sure come here again! :) read more

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Willie G's is an outstanding dining experience. Everything we ordered was perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The service was attentive and professional without feeling rushed, which made the experience more enjoyable.The dessert was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere had an upscale yet welcoming vibe. Highly recommend! read more

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I entertained myself at Willie G's for a mid week after work happy hour. They have quite a few great options in their menu. I stayed with their $10 glass of Sauvignon Blanc. While $10 is definitely not a steal for happy hour especially for Mahu brand it's the going price nowadays so I'll take it. For the food we had the following. Snapper Bites: 10/10- the flavor was delicious. It's grilled which made it even better. The fish was cooked well. Nigiri Trio: 10/10- my guest stated the fish was very fresh and they enjoyed it Crispy Fish Sandwich- 10/10. The toast was yummy, the fish was fried well and it had a lot of flavor. Spicy Tuna Roll- 10/10. The price is good on this and my guest stated again the fish was fresh and it was flavorful Past Oak Rill- 10/10- the price for happy hour is good on this ($10). It was a very flavorful roll The service was good. He was attentive and patient. We got there around 4, and the actual bar was packed. So if you like to sit at the bar you may want to get there in the 3'oclock hour to get a seat. There were plenty of seating options in the bars dining area though. read more

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I was referred by friends to try Willie G's. I booked a reservation here for my birthday. They were able to accommodate a party of eight people for 8:30pm. There is no self parking only valet and it was $8. Once inside the restaurant had a beautiful ambiance. The entry was bright and decorated elegantly. The dining rooms are darker and more intimate. I checked in with the hostess stand, but was not allowed to be seated until half my party arrived. My party size changed at the last minute to a smaller size and the hostess was able to accommodate me with no issues. When we made it to the table it was nicely set and sat us ladies comfortably. Our waiter was Deavyn. She was attentive, friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable of great suggestions on the menu. Some friends ordered sushi as an appetizer. The sushi looked amazing and they said, "It tasted good and fresh." Some friends ordered the crabs cakes and also thoroughly enjoyed their dish. One friend ordered the seafood pasta and love it. I ordered the Gulf Red Snapper, subbed the broccolini for the crab fried rice. I topped the red snapper with the oyster trash which I highly recommend. I also added a side of brussel sprouts. My meal was delicious, 10/10! The restaurant does provide a complimentary birthday dessert. I chose the butterscotch bread pudding and it was a 10/10!!!!! My friends enjoyed it as well. The service at this restaurant was above and beyond. One of the managers named Trey stopped by our table to check on us and sparked up conversation afterwards. He was very personable like Deavyn. This was a great experience for my birthday and I'm so glad I decided to celebrate at Willie G's. Overall with tip included I spent $102 dollars. I would highly recommend this restaurant for date night, girls night, anniversary/birthday dinners, or just looking for great food/service. I will be back soon to try their brunch menu and other desserts. (This restaurant is not kid friendly. There is no changing table in the men/women bathrooms. I didn't see a kids menu or high chairs.) read more

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Willie G's feels like a Houston staple. Easy to get into and good food selection. I have had mixed levels of service but overall not bad. It's good for game day at the bar not the most romantic for a date, but I've enjoyed myself here with friends. read more

Willie G's Seafood - Fluff & Smoke - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here just for this JUMBO GUMBO crispy soft shell, fried oyster, shrimp, crabmeat, andouille. It was AMAZING!!! Delicious, flavorful, seasoned hot, i mean 10/10, and the corn bread on the side is decent as well. Service was great!! It's was early so place was quiet. read more

JJ's service was outstanding from beginning to end. He is very personable and explains how food selections are prepare. I was visiting Galveston with family and we enjoyed our meals. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a place for fine dining! read more

Came to Willie Gs for their happy hour with a few friends! We ordered almost every happy hour bite and had several drinks. The food was amazing, came very quickly, was cooked and seasoned very well and extremely flavorful, I don't know which bite was my favorite! The service was great, our server was very attentive and the entire staff was very kind. The ambiance was very warm and quiet, will definitely be back for dinner and future happy hours read more

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JJ provided excellent customer service and recommended great meals for us to try. Was truly a pleasurable dining experience.

willie g's is definitely a chill vibe. i would best describe willie g's as an upper échelon red lobster with a more diverse menu. the food is fresh and flavorful, the service was fun, friendly, and attentive.. there are no complaints, i would add willie g's to a short list of places that you can depend on going to for quality seafood and service. bonne appétit read more

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Randy did an amazing job. Most definitely will be coming back and requesting him personally to be our waiter. Food is amazing, service is amazing. Cant wait to come back! read more

Willie G's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hands down the top seafood spot around! We went for the family-style red snapper, generously stuffed and absolutely delicious. The Brussels sprouts and potatoes made for satisfying sides. The only miss for me was the gumbo, it was a bit too brothy for my taste. read more

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I'm just going to start by saying the food is really good. We had a large group of friends and Family to celebrate a birthday. We were seated in a nice size room. The two servers we had (forgot both there names) were very nice and gave great suggestions. I got the King Crab fried rice and it is so delicious, very tasteful and has very few peas, I don't eat peas often so that was great. I also had the Lobster Bisque, when I first saw it I thought it was too juicy, not thick but when I tried it it was very good and thick enough, a ball of lobster was in the middle and very easy to spread it out in the bisque. I got the asparagus with bacon and egg. When they first brought it to the table the egg was sunny side up, I kindly asked if they can fry it and the kindly did. All of the group seem to have liked the food because I heard no complaints and everyone was happy and comfortable. When we left the entire restaurant was full of guest. Which let's you know this is a good dinner spot. I'll be back for the King Crab Fried Rice again. read more

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I've only been twice (brunch & Happy hour) but both times were very memorable! The service is phenomenal. From the valet, host, to the wait staff and management! The restaurant is ran as if everyone enjoys their job and that's nice to see. The restaurant is beautiful as well, indoor and outdoor seating! Oyster Rockefeller was the best I've ever had honestly. Enjoyed the drinks as well! Will be back! read more

Willie G's Seafood - Happy hour! - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came here to celebrate new years with my friends and we had a great time. The food and service is really good. I had the Caesar salad and Parmesan fries and to finish the meal a slice of the chocolate crunch cake. Everything we tried was yummy. The ambience is nice too. Definitely would go back. read more

Willie G's Seafood - Caesar salad and Parmesan Fries - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Had a birthday celebration noted on the reservation, but there was no acknowledgment from the server. He was nowhere to be found when we needed anything. We finished all our main dishes and waited another 10 minutes before the appetizers finally showed up, by then we were already full. The food was disappointing. The steak was tough and rubbery, the seafood tower was average with nothing memorable, and the gumbo was watery and bitter, probably the worst gumbo I've ever had. Food 4/10 Service 3/10 Surprised this place is still in business. Definitely would not come back. read more

Willie G's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

It was sooo hot we weren't even outside. I enjoyed the food but it was hard to enjoy ourselves because it was so hot. I went for my birthday and the food was good just not spectacular. There's only one check for big parties, not an issue but just fyi. Drinks were good, waiter was nice. read more

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4.5/5 The last time I was at Willie G's, it was for my 30th birthday, and I am so happy to say that the service, the food, the ambience--all of the above were just as amazing as they were two years ago when I first visited. Firstly, the fact that it was New Year's Eve it seemed like a proper place to celebrate all that we've prevailed, triumphed, and accomplished in the last 365 days, so my friend and I were glad to order whatever we wanted to indulge in without hesitation. It turns out that our sea bass bites as an appetizer were a great choice; however, I could have eaten an entire pizza box full of them. I certainly needed more than five, especially because I was sharing it with my friend. Next, the espresso martini was larger than most. It was perfectly crafted. It was the potency that I needed to make it through the New Year's Eve celebrations. Now, for my entrees: the Gulf Melissa felt like a party on a plate. It was seasoned. It was succulent, and it was sizeable. The Brussels sprouts were crisped to perfection, and the macaroni and cheese had the perfect amount of ooey gooeyness that I needed. will certainly be returning to Willie G's more often, especially for their happy hours, as well as the service by Melissa and the overall positivity from the Manager on Duty, Treg, who was happy to take my friend and I's picture in front of the iced canvas of seafood that you see as soon as you enter the restaurant. read more

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Went for lunch and have to say everything was so good and fresh. It was our favorite restaurant we tried while visiting Houston. Our server, Yessica gave us fabulous recommendations. We would have gone back a second time had we had more time in Houston. Yum! read more

The food is great! Came for King Crab fried rice, which tastes great! Shrimp gumbo is Ok would not recommend to other friends. Seafood platter is awesome. Service is excellent and environment is quiet at lunch time. read more

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Sorry for the late review. We brought our dad here for Father's Day. We opted for the brunch buffet which was our main reason for choosing this establishment. I loved all of the options there was literally something here for everyone. I would like to know what other holidays they offer the buffet as my sister was told they only offer the brunch buffet option on 3 occasions. Highly recommend for the price and selection. It is on the pricier side but well worth it for experience and excellent service. They only offer valet and it does get backed up during busy times. read more

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It was a 3 hour slow paced meal on Christmas day. We made a reservation for the main dining room but they put us over by the bar at a small round table. Its not enough space for 4 people with plates and appetizers. We requested to be moved and were given a square shaped table which was a little bigger but still cramped for when our food came. The food was ok. I kinda expected a little more food for their seafood platter. I have had better seafood platters for less. Service was ok read more

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I think I've had better seafood at red lobster when I've taken my elderly uncle. The "alaskan crab" was a disgusting salt lick. When i voiced my concern the manager said he'll soak it in water. What a joke. I said sure. It came back mushy and salty. $140 bucks for the "crab". read more

Willie G's Seafood - Inedible crab price - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

It was a tale of two buffets. With an abrupt change to Thanksgiving plans, we found ourselves stuck in town without a turkey on hand. Willie G's more than came to the rescue! The Thanksgiving Day Buffet was a great mix of the usual favorites, along with an oyster and shrimp raw bar, and bacon-wrapped shrimp and cajun cowboy oysters. While service was limited, it was good, and we really enjoyed our outing. 5/5. When we found ourselves in town for Easter and saw that Willie G's would be hosting another buffet, we got on the list. You can see other reviews of this Easter buffet mess. It took 45 minutes and annoying the manager to get seated, which still was far better than others' experiences. Food, which was a mix of brunch and seafood, was mid at best. Fresh food was dumped on top of hot buffet platters, leaving the food at the bottoms to become inedible. Water/tea refills only happened by tracking down the server. 1/5, tops. Still, cheers to the valet team who were working their butts off and providing great service. I "Willie" not be back. read more

The food was good, not sure I would return. Got 2 shrimp appetizers and the waygu beef, which you could cook on a hot stone at the table which was kinda cool. Unimpressed with both desserts. Service was excellent. Ambiance was pleasant, casual to dressy. read more

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Last came in August 2025. Bartender was good at recommended beverages and various brands of alcohol to try. Seafood was fresh as always and had a good selection. I enjoyed all courses of the meal and the lovely but not too loud ambiance. read more

Came to Willie G's for our 58th anniversary. Delish. Julio was our waiter. He was great! Ambiance is beautiful. read more

Great food and ambience! We started with drinks and shared most of the dishes. The music and staff were friendly too. Would definitely come back here again. read more

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All I can say is the you can get better service and food at Pappadeaux. This is supposed to be a high end restaurant but the only thing high end is jus the location. Service was bad. Our food took over 40 minutes and the restaurant wasn't even that busy. When they brought our food they forgot two main entrees and one side. My husband had to eat his entree without his side. My sister and mom had to watch us eat while they waited for their food, because they forgot about it. Also, my husband order a wine with his meal which he never got. The food was ok! The Chilean bass was the best. The manager didn't come to our table to check on us. He only came when my husband requested to speak to a manager. I saw him checking on other tables except ours. He did apologized and offered us a dessert but we didn't accept it. We didn't want to wait another hour for a dessert for seven people. He did removed some items from our check. This restaurant needs a lot of work on their customer service. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

Food, Service, Ambiance, valet parking!!!! Make sure yall tip these guys!! They are amazing!! read more

Willie G's Seafood - Birthday dessert crème bru le - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I absolutely love this place. They have a great happy hour Monday through Friday with a lot of selections to choose from that cater to your appetite. The servers are amazing. The place can get quite busy, but they do a good job with keeping up with the demands.. read more

My experience at Willie G's Seafood was incredible, and the biggest reason was our server Yessica. She is honestly one of the best servers I've ever had. From the moment we sat down, she greeted us with such a warm and welcoming energy that immediately made us feel comfortable. She took the time to walk us through the menu and explained everything so well that it actually made the whole experience more enjoyable. What really stood out was her patience. We weren't ready to order the first several times she checked on us, and not once did she rush us or make us feel pressured. Instead, she stayed kind, attentive, and genuinely helpful the entire time. Throughout the night she kept checking on us, making sure everything was perfect, and her attitude never changed. You can tell she truly cares about her guests having a great experience. Great food is important, but service like Yessica's is what makes people come back. She deserves recognition because she went above and beyond. If you're dining at Willie G's, do yourself a favor and ask for Yessica. She will take amazing care of you. read more

We came to celebrate my friend Sophia's birthday, and the night started off a little rough. Our server wasn't the best at first, and our whole table was ready to leave. Once Trey stepped in, everything changed. He checked on us consistently, made sure we were taken care of, and even helped our server get back on track. The service improved immediately after he got involved. We were actually planning to go to Mastro's afterward just to get butter cake, but Trey went above and beyond and brought the butter cake to us. That gesture made the night feel so special. Trey completely turned the experience around and delivered exceptional hospitality. Highly recommend visiting Willie G's! read more

Willie G's Seafood - Birthday Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food here is amazing, the service here is amazing, you'll be satisfied every time you leave. This last trip was my first time coming for brunch and it was an awesome experience. I highly suggest the Post Oak omelette. Not pictured, but we also tried the apple chicken sausage and seafood fried rice and both were absolutely delicious. To wash it all down I had the white sangria which was a perfect brunch drink. This is the luxe brunch that is perfect to share with friends and family! read more

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