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    Best seafood in the GBA?

    Headed down to the GBA tomorrow for my regular monthly overnight rendezvous with a fine fun fellow at his abode, and the next day when I leave I usually treat myself to lunch with the smell of saltwater in the air and the call of seagulls in the background. (I live up in the deep, dark, spooky woods north of Houston, so no decent briny fare in my area, and I like walking on sand listening to the roar of the waves when I can.) He cannot eat seafood, so is not a source of inspiration for ocean-born delicacies. I'm looking for new scrumptious spots to sample near the coast, anything from Clear Lake to the Island on either side of I-45, and I'm willing to explore. Diners, drive-ins, and dives are great!

    Suggestions? Not a fan of raw oysters, but I love them fried, grilled, baked, and broiled, as well as shrimp, fish, crabs.

    Some of my favorites: The Watkins shrimp bisque at Gaido's in Galveston is divine, and the cornmeal fried oysters at the Seabrook Classic Cafe are plump, tender, and fresh! And although a wee bit farther inland and a destination restaurant, who's had the creamy house-named beurre blanc sauce with shrimp, oysters, and crawfish over mahi-mahi at the Monument Inn on the Ship Channel?

    Share your favs and raves with me, please? Let's flirt with FOOD PORN, chuckle. Thanks in advance!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fancyinheels View Post
    Headed down to the GBA tomorrow for my regular monthly overnight rendezvous with a fine fun fellow at his abode, and the next day when I leave I usually treat myself to lunch with the smell of saltwater in the air and the call of seagulls in the background. (I live up in the deep, dark, spooky woods north of Houston, so no decent briny fare in my area, and I like walking on sand listening to the roar of the waves when I can.) He cannot eat seafood, so is not a source of inspiration for ocean-born delicacies. I'm looking for new scrumptious spots to sample near the coast, anything from Clear Lake to the Island on either side of I-45, and I'm willing to explore. Diners, drive-ins, and dives are great!

    Suggestions? Not a fan of raw oysters, but I love them fried, grilled, baked, and broiled, as well as shrimp, fish, crabs.

    Some of my favorites: The Watkins shrimp bisque at Gaido's in Galveston is divine, and the cornmeal fried oysters at the Seabrook Classic Cafe are plump, tender, and fresh! And although a wee bit farther inland and a destination restaurant, who's had the creamy house-named beurre blanc sauce with shrimp, oysters, and crawfish over mahi-mahi at the Monument Inn on the Ship Channel?

    Share your favs and raves with me, please? Let's flirt with FOOD PORN, chuckle. Thanks in advance!
    Gaido's is my favorite spot !! During the summer time I also enjoy their bar/hot tub ! I personally think they are the best. If I want something light I absolutely LOVE the shrimp cocktail at The Spot. Enjoy your day !

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    Consider Fish Tales. On seawall Blvd.

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

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    Best grilled oysters in the area are at Gilhouley's in San Leon. The shrimp cocktail is awesome. It has more of a dive bar feel than a restaurant. No kids allowed. Bring cash, they don't take cards.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1andonlyboardman View Post
    Best grilled oysters in the area are at Gilhouley's in San Leon. The shrimp cocktail is awesome. It has more of a dive bar feel than a restaurant. No kids allowed. Bring cash, they don't take cards.
    I am a sucker for great shrimp cocktail !! I will defiantly have to try this spot ! Thanks !

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1andonlyboardman View Post
    Best grilled oysters in the area are at Gilhouley's in San Leon. The shrimp cocktail is awesome. It has more of a dive bar feel than a restaurant. No kids allowed. Bring cash, they don't take cards.
    I'd heard of their famous oysters, was on my way there last year, stopped to walk on a nearby scenic beach and snap some pics, and that's when I lost my old phone to the mermaids! ARRRGGGHHH!!!!

    Been trying to make myself go back and not think about my device drowning and how much it cost to replace! I will make a point of it.

    It was storming today, so went somewhere I was already familiar with and had a yummy seafood platter with fried oysters and 2 kinds of shrimp, grilled red snapper, and a crab cake. Will now revisit the leftovers for dinner!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fancyinheels View Post
    I'd heard of their famous oysters, was on my way there last year, stopped to walk on a nearby scenic beach and snap some pics, and that's when I lost my old phone to the mermaids! ARRRGGGHHH!!!!

    Been trying to make myself go back and not think about my device drowning and how much it cost to replace! I will make a point of it.

    It was storming today, so went somewhere I was already familiar with and had a yummy seafood platter with fried oysters and 2 kinds of shrimp, grilled red snapper, and a crab cake. Will now revisit the leftovers for dinner!
    Haha.. I once lost my truck keys to the very same mermaid !! She is a mischievous old gal !! Another time the very same truck went over a ditch. I was the naughty mermaid that day! LOL, needless to say the neighbors got a good show ( I was on the other end) and helped me get a tow truck. I have had some great adventures there... I love to drive down, great food & fun times! This is making me consider a funday/food day tomorrow! I need a good break!

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    Head N to Bacliff, and go to Gilhoolies. Good outdoor patio, kind of a hole in the wall, but great people. Bring cash, that's all they accept. And they dont allow minors, so dont worry about the rugrats causing a scene.

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    Quote Originally Posted by toyguy24 View Post
    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.
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    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.
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    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 !!

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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Warpt View Post
    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.

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    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!
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