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Gulf seafood

188 seafood spots across 22 towns, most of them in Galveston, Pearland and Houston. Most are $$. 35 have been open 10 years or more, including Stingaree Restaurant & Marina. 43 sit on the water. 14 have a posted health inspection grade (13 with an A). 3 have events coming up.

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Galveston

Since 2000

Fish Tales

Seafood · Galveston · ~$$$

Seafood restaurant open since 2000 on the Galveston Seawall, with the water in view from the room.

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Pearland

Bayou Grill

American & Diners · Pearland · $

Seafood restaurant in Pearland serving Cajun, Creole, and American diner dishes at inexpensive prices.

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All Season Seafood

Seafood · Pearland · ~$$

A seafood and Cajun restaurant on W Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.

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Texas City

Bag O' Crab

Seafood · Texas City · ~$$

Seafood plates are the focus at this Texas City restaurant, with a coastal setting.

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Dickinson

Since 2016

Marais

Cajun & Creole · Dickinson · $$

Dickinson restaurant on the water since 2016, serving Cajun and Creole, seafood and diner classics, with a brunch crowd.

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Since 2007

Fish Place Dickinson

Seafood · Dickinson · ~$$

Seafood restaurant in Dickinson open since 2007, a straightforward spot for a fish dinner closer to the bay than the interstate.

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Galveston · 49

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Since 2013

The Gumbo Diner

American & Diners · Galveston · $$

Galveston seafood diner on the Seawall, open since 2013, with Cajun and Creole dishes and water views at moderate prices.

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Since 2009

Joe's Seafood

Seafood · Galveston · ~$$

Seafood in Galveston, open since 2009, suited to anyone craving fish and shellfish near the island.

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Since 1996

Leo's Cajun Corner

Cajun & Creole · Galveston · ~$$

Cajun, Creole and seafood in Galveston, open since 1996, a long-running place for a crawfish or shrimp boil.

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BLVD Seafood

Seafood · Galveston · $$

Seafood and weekend brunch at a moderately priced restaurant in Galveston.

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Pearland · 24

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Crawfish Cafe

Seafood · Pearland · ~$$

A seafood and Cajun restaurant on Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.

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Lotus Seafood

Seafood · Pearland · ~$$

A seafood and Cajun restaurant on Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.

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Boiling Dragon

Seafood · Pearland · ~$$

A seafood and Cajun restaurant on W Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.

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BB's Tex-Orleans

Cajun & Creole · Pearland · ~$$

Cajun, Creole and seafood in Pearland, with American diner dishes as well, for anyone craving bayou-style plates.

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La Crawfish

Cajun & Creole · Pearland · ~$$

Pearland seafood restaurant serving Cajun and Creole dishes, a fit for a crawfish boil or a Gulf-style dinner.

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Since 2016

Fish City Grill

Seafood · Pearland · ~$$

Fish City Grill on Broadway St in Pearland: a seafood and Cajun restaurant, with an A on its latest health inspection.

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Boiling Pho

Vietnamese & Pho · Pearland · ~$

A seafood and Cajun restaurant on E Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.

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Houston · 18

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Since 2008

Chilos

Seafood · Houston · ~$$

Seafood in Houston since 2008, a place for those craving fresh-from-the-water dishes.

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Twin Crab

Seafood · Houston · ~$$

Seafood, Cajun and Creole, and American diner dishes under one roof in Houston, suited to anyone craving a mixed menu.

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The Famous Crab

Seafood · Houston · ~$$

Seafood, Cajun and Creole, and diner-style American food in Houston for a casual sit-down meal.

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Texas City · 10

The Fish Spot

Seafood · Texas City · ~$$

Seafood and burgers in Texas City, a place for a casual meal near the bay.

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Boyds Seafood

Seafood · Texas City · ~$$

Seafood restaurant in Texas City for a plate of fish and shellfish, a natural fit for Galveston County seafood cravings.

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Bayou Birdies

Cajun & Creole · Texas City · ~$$

Cajun and Creole cooking in Texas City, for a spicy, flavorful meal out.

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Alvin · 9

The Cajun Shack

Cajun & Creole · Alvin · $$

Cajun, Creole and seafood dishes at a moderately priced Alvin restaurant, with diner-style American fare on the side.

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Captain D's

Seafood · Alvin · ~$$

Seafood restaurant in Alvin, the local branch of the chain serving fried and grilled fish plates.

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Alvin Seafood

Seafood · Alvin · ~$$

Seafood restaurant in Alvin, a natural pick if you're hoping for fish and shellfish done the local way.

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Gumbo Now

Cajun & Creole · Alvin · ~$$

Seafood is the focus at this Alvin restaurant, with Cajun, Creole and diner-style American dishes also on the menu.

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J Ryan's Bistro

Seafood · Alvin · ~$$

Fish and shellfish in Alvin, a sit-down bistro for dinner when you want something from the water.

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DK Crawfish

Seafood · Alvin · ~$$

Seafood and Cajun-style dishes in Alvin for anyone craving crawfish and shellfish.

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Dickinson · 9

By the Bayou Nutrition

Salads, Juice & Healthy · Dickinson · ~$

By the Bayou Nutrition in Dickinson mixes coffee with salads, juices, healthy options, and some Cajun and Creole dishes.

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Flippers Coastal Seafood

Seafood · Dickinson · ~$$

Dickinson seafood restaurant serving a broad seafood menu, a practical pick when the whole group wants fish or shellfish.

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League City · 9

MiRu Seafood

Seafood · League City · ~$$

Seafood restaurant in League City for anyone looking to eat fish and shellfish out rather than cook at home.

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The Lost Cajun

Cajun & Creole · League City · ~$$

Cajun, Creole and seafood dishes plus diner-style American fare, in League City for a hearty sit-down meal.

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Roux House

Cajun & Creole · League City · ~$$

League City seafood house with Cajun and Creole dishes and American diner fare for a hearty, low-key dinner.

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Crafty Crab

Seafood · League City · ~$$

Crafty Crab on Gulf Fwy N in League City: a seafood and Cajun restaurant.

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Webster · 9

LA Crawfish

Seafood · Webster · ~$$

Webster seafood restaurant serving Cajun and Creole dishes alongside American diner fare, a fit for crawfish lovers.

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BB's Tex-Orleans

Cajun & Creole · Webster · ~$$

Gulf-style seafood in Webster, with Cajun and Creole dishes alongside American diner fare.

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Since 2014

Red Lobster

Seafood · Webster · ~$$$

Red Lobster on W Bay Area Blvd in Webster: a seafood and Cajun restaurant.

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Cafe Johnny's

Cajun & Creole · Webster · ~$$

Seafood, Cajun and Creole, and American diner food all share one menu at this Webster spot.

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Nola PoBoys

Cajun & Creole · Webster · ~$$

Webster seafood spot covering Cajun and Creole cooking, plus American diner standbys next to the shrimp and fish.

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Kemah · 8

Since 2012

Crazy Alan's Swamp Shack

Cajun & Creole · Kemah · ~$$

Cajun, Creole and seafood spot in Kemah on the water, open since 2012 with diner-style American dishes too.

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Chart House

Seafood · Kemah · ~$$$

Seafood on the water in Kemah, a dinner spot for a view of the bay with a meal.

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Seabrook · 8

Since 1993

Pier 8

Seafood · Seabrook · ~$$

Seafood restaurant on the water in Seabrook, open since 1993.

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Since 2015

Tookie's Seafood

Seafood · Seabrook · ~$$

Seafood spot in Seabrook open since 2015, sitting right on the water for a relaxed meal by the bay.

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L and A Seafood

Seafood · Seabrook · ~$$

Seafood restaurant in Seabrook on the water, a fit for anyone wanting fried or grilled seafood with a view of the bay.

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Bolivar Peninsula · 6

Since 2007

Stingaree Restaurant & Marina

Seafood · Bolivar Peninsula · $$

Seafood on the water at Bolivar Peninsula's marina since 2007, with live music and trivia on Thursdays, at moderate prices.

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American seafood

Seafood · Bolivar Peninsula · ~$$

A seafood restaurant on Bolivar Peninsula, a short drive from the water for a plate of fresh catch.

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Jb's Seafood

Seafood · Bolivar Peninsula · ~$$

Seafood restaurant out on Bolivar Peninsula, a natural pick when you're already heading down the coast for fish.

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Monster Shrimp Man

Seafood · Bolivar Peninsula · ~$$

Seafood restaurant on the Bolivar Peninsula serving shrimp and other coastal dishes near the water.

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Friendswood · 5

Since 2015

The Rouxpour

Cajun & Creole · Friendswood · ~$$

Cajun, Creole and seafood restaurant in Baybrook Mall in Friendswood, open since 2015.

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Swamp shack

Cajun & Creole · Friendswood · ~$$

Seafood in Friendswood, serving Cajun and Creole dishes alongside classic American diner fare.

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Muddy Water Crawfish

Seafood · Friendswood · ~$$

Friendswood seafood house serving crawfish along with Cajun and Creole dishes, a natural pick for a boil.

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Lowens Seafood

Seafood · Friendswood · ~$$

Seafood, Cajun and Creole dishes, and American diner fare are all on offer in Friendswood.

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Clear Lake · 4

Abe's Cajun Market

Cajun & Creole · Clear Lake · ~$$

Cajun, Creole and seafood in Clear Lake, plus American diner fare for anyone craving a bit of Louisiana flavor.

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1929 Po-boy Kitchen

American & Diners · Clear Lake · ~$$

Seafood on the water in Clear Lake, serving American diner classics plus Cajun and Creole dishes like po-boys.

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Santa Fe · 4

Since 2012

Pook's Crawfish Hole

Cajun & Creole · Santa Fe · ~$$

Cajun, Creole and seafood spot in Santa Fe, open since 2012, good for crawfish and a casual sit-down meal.

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Fish Place

Seafood · Santa Fe · ~$$

Seafood in Santa Fe, a place to go when a plate of fish is what you're after.

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Clear Lake Shores · 3

Since 2016

Opus Ocean Grille

Seafood · Clear Lake Shores · $$$

Pricey seafood grille on the Clear Lake Shores marina strip, with waterfront views, a brunch menu and an outdoor patio, open since 2016.

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La Marque · 3

Since 2007

Fish Place

Seafood · La Marque · ~$$

Open since 2007, this La Marque seafood restaurant is a place to go for a long-running fish dinner.

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1-800 Crawfish

American & Diners · La Marque · $$

Moderately priced seafood spot in La Marque serving American diner fare alongside Cajun and Creole dishes.

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Manvel · 3

Honore's Cajun Cafe

Cajun & Creole · Manvel · ~$$

Cajun and Creole seafood cafe in Manvel, with crawfish, shrimp and classic American diner plates on the menu.

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San Leon · 3

Pier 6

Seafood · San Leon · ~$$

Seafood restaurant in San Leon that serves brunch, a fitting spot if you want fish and shellfish for a weekend late breakfast.

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Since 2000

Topwater Grill

Seafood · San Leon · $$

Seafood on the water in San Leon, with an outdoor patio and moderate prices at a spot that has been open since 2000.

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Pacific Seafood

Seafood · San Leon · ~$$

Seafood restaurant in San Leon, a fit for a relaxed meal of fresh fish and shellfish near the bay.

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Bacliff · 1

El Lago · 1

Hitchcock · 1

Bayou Bistro and Bar

Italian · Hitchcock · ~$$

Seafood, Italian, and Cajun and Creole dishes share the menu at this Hitchcock restaurant, a mix suited to group dinners.

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Jamaica Beach · 1

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