Ideally situated next to the Historic Strand District, you can enjoy the famous shrimp kisses, fresh red snapper, or the combination platter on the deck, or in one the many dining rooms - all of which boast of a splendid view of the harbour.

The menu also features savory chicken dishes, signature pastas, and perfectly prepared steaks.

Banquet facilities are available for up to 350 guests.

Enjoy waterfront dining at its best at Fisherman's Wharf.

Full bar; casual dress; major credit cards accepted; reservations suggested for parties of 8 or more.

Galveston.com Review
The first thing we noticed when entering this downtown seafood house was the lively atmosphere. Lots of bustling energy and music. We were quickly seated by a big picture window which gave us a great nighttime view of the Elissa, complete with scores of cormorants roosting on all her mooring ropes. The industrial area across the water looked like a fairyland with lights reflecting on the water. At first we considered the music to be a bit loud, but it didn’t prevent our conversation and we soon decided it was just fine.

Our review of the adequate wine list brought us a satisfying Italian pinot grigio. This accompanied our appetizer perfectly. The “Crab Queso” was a concoction of crabmeat, spinach, and artichoke hearts in cheese sauce. We would have listed the ingredients in reverse order, as the crab was a challenge to locate, but it was delicious nonetheless. The cheese was dominant but was subtle enough to allow the flavors of artichoke and crab to emerge. Diet watchers would best make another selection!

Since this is a seafood house, we decided to stay with that genre in ordering our entrée. I selected the Gulf Red Snapper, broiled with a lemon-pepper sauce. It was flavorful and done well but a bit mealy. The rice pilaf accompaniment (which I would usually consider a non-edible part of the meal) was remarkably well flavored with rice that was cooked just right. Seasonal fresh vegetables (carrots and pea pods) were a little too “al dente” for my taste. My companion enjoyed the star of the evening, the Gulf Market Platter with crab cakes, a half portion of broiled Tilapia, pan sautéed jumbo scallops, and a skewer of broiled jumbo shrimp and vegetables (red and green pepper, red onion, and zucchini), served with that same fine rice pilaf. This large entree could serve two! All dishes were nicely seasoned, with the flavor of the seafood coming through unscathed. None fell into the trap of too much salt, which we encounter at so many seafood houses.

We finished this off with their dessert special, bread pudding with ice cream and strawberries. Caution: this was enough dessert for four! The pudding was good, but could have been heated a bit more.

Overall this was a very satisfying dining experience: casual and friendly ambience, magnificent view, friendly and unpretentious waitstaff, great food. Don’t forget the convenient validated parking. We didn’t even have to ask, our waitress reminded us to have our ticket stamped.

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Rating Rated by Date Review Angel 9/4/2008 3:04:00 PM This place was nice. We sat outside by the water. We had a great view of the Elissa and the dolphins. The waiter even gave us a little history lesson about the island. The food was fantastic, great portions, great price. Please try this place when on the island. John 8/11/2008 10:05:00 AM The location and atmosphere are great. The wait was twice as long as we were told it would be. We were sat at a nice table overlooking the 'Elissa'. The waitress was prompt and courteous. One major problem we had was we saw a server drop a pair of tongs used to grab bread on the floor, pick them up and use them again! Our waitress had the tongs changed out when we mentioned it to her. The food wasn't bad if a little uninspired. For $25 I got a trio of different cuts of fish served with rice pilaf and (ugh...) zucchini and squash. Everything on the plate was drowned in butter. We probably won't go back. klwhee 8/5/2008 10:37:00 AM the food is great the atmosphere can't be beat. We sat outside with a wonderful view of Elissa and all the different birds that were around. The kids loved it. It was a little pricey but our service was great and so was the food. We were there while the sun was setting and it was worth the price. Jeff & Emily 7/13/2008 10:30:00 PM This place is a little fancy, but very nice! We had a window seat with a great view of the Elissa and all the goings on in the harbor. The food is good, and the staff is very friendly. Carol 6/16/2008 10:24:00 AM We(3) ate at Fishersman's Wharf on Friday, June 6. @ had the bread bowl lobster/crab bisque. Flavor was great BUT neither of us had a single piece of lobster/crab. At the price we paid we expected more than just broth-even a tasty as it was. Very disappointed. Neta 6/2/2008 10:02:00 PM We have been to Fisherman's Wharf several times and have always had excellent food, never a problem with the service either. This past week when we were there, we split the Cold Combo with grilled tuna, boiled shrimp and shrimp ceviche and also got half dozen oysters. Delicious stuff with the bonus of enjoying the harbor view. Christina 6/2/2008 9:23:00 AM The atmosphere is fabulous and provides a breathtaking view of the harbor. However, the service was extremely slow and the food was mediocre. It was almost like an overpriced Red Lobster. Leslie 4/20/2008 3:12:00 PM The atmosphere, the location, the service, the food is all fantastic.