Best seafood in the GBA?

[Oralist]

For water views Topwater in San Leon is excellent and modest prices for lunch. I can't wait to visit Stingaree on Boliver again

A man that knows his Seafood. Topwater Grille has great fried shrimp and oysters. Pecan crusted Red Snapper is my favorite fish dish. Located on April Fool Point with a nice bay view. Outdoor tables are available.

Stingaree Marina on Bolivar is excellent and has a bay view as well. It has a Cajun influence and serves standard and Cajun seafood dishes. Stingaree is closed on some weekdays. I'd call before making the drive.

I know you're not interested, but both serve fresh, cold and salty Oysters on the half shell.

[Warpt]

Is Topwater still open? Last time I went there, it was closed, in the middle of the week, supper time.

There is a place south on 146 that is right on the bay. Good food, thatched roof looking place. Has a place to sit on the roof. I can't think of the name.
Cool place to eat. Great place to drink. There is a boat launch across the road on the bay. I'm getting old. Cant remember shit.

There is a good place in San Leon also. Has shitty looking docks out back on the water. Shrimp boats dock there sometimes. It's always packed on weekend lunches and dinners.

[Guest 072519-1]

Man I have been craving a weekend of fun and seafood on the island but they have alerts out not to eat any Houston seafood right now because of the explosion. What a party pooper !!

[Warpt]

You never know where your seafood comes from, unless they put the origin on the menu

Most places won't buy local if it's contaminated.
They will buy from another area to prevent getting people sick and get a bad reputation.

[Guest 072519-1]

You never know where your seafood comes from, unless they put the origin on the menu

Most places won't buy local if it's contaminated.
They will buy from another area to prevent getting people sick and get a bad reputation.

Yeah, I saw a interview with a chef on the news. He said their seafood doesn't come from Houston. Not sure how many restaurants follow suit.

[Fancyinheels]

Yes, dang it, locally-sourced seafood is now a concern after the ITC accident. Hope the company makes good on what they have cost other businesses. Saw a TV interview with the owner of the Monument Inn right off the Ship Channel, which had to close for a substantial period due to ITC, and he said the restaurant and employees have suffered major financial losses, only one of many places adversely affected. The San Jacinto Festival was cancelled, too, another hit for the neighborhood economy. Lawsuits will likely be ongoing for YEARS.

Headed back down to the coast on the 9th, so thanks for any past and future culinary suggestions!

[TexasRiley]

Its not on the water. But Cajun Greek is amazing

[Moondoggie281]

Fancy,
About the only seafood being commercially harvested out of Galveston Bay are shrimp, oysters, and crab. And no one has processed crabs on this bay since hurricane Ike. For over a decade Every boat ramp has a sign warning not to each more than one meal of seafood from this bay a month, and to never eat it if you are or ever plan on being pregnant. So this situation is not new. Sad, but not new.

The good news is that you can ask your server where the seafood is sourced, and they will tell you.

Now for my recommendations. For an upscale experience you can’t beat The Saltwater Grill in Galveston or Tommy’s Oyster Bar and grill in Clear Lake. Put on a pretty dress and some fancy shoes, grab a cocktail at the bar and then sit down for a great dinner. For more casual dining, The Topwater Grill and The Black Pearl Oyster Bar in Galveston are great picks.