Best seafood in the GBA?

[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

[Warpt]

Noah's Ark has some decent food. Great views, great atmosphere. Service is ok, but on weekends, it can be slow.

The Galvez is good too, but pricey.

[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.

[Fancyinheels]

How sad about the seafood! About one meal a month with ocean-going local critters is average for me. At just a few months short of 60, at least the pregnancy fear won't be an issue, chuckle.

Thanks for the suggestions!

[Bigwill832]

I lived in Galveston for a couple of years. It taught me to only eat seafood if you're living by the water. So fresh. It's not longer there, but there was a place called Pier 19 over off of the Strand. It had a dock out back and the menu was a chalk board. Whatever came in on the boats, that was what was on the menu. That spoiled me.

[Warpt]

Majority of American shrimp come from offshore. But they are born in the grass inshore.
I don't let the signs bother me. I eat it all, whenever I want to. I like seafood, and I eat it a lot.
A majority of shrimp in the US come from overseas. Same with crab.

[skittlez]

On Galveston Island... two 'locals' places I recommend --

Bennos (on the north end of the seawall)

Shrimp 'n Stuff

Neither of these places are 'fancy'... butt they worth a try

[Oralist]

The Topwater Grille is open and thriving. We were there recently and every outdoor table was taken. As an added note, leashed dogs are allowed at the outdoor tables.