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Fisherman's Wharf

4.5
4.5
1054 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
Ideally situated next to the Historic Strand District, the Tall Ship Elissa and Galveston Cruise Terminal, enjoy waterfront dining at Fisherman’s Wharf. One of the best seafood restaurants in Galveston, Fisherman’s Wharf is a great place to enjoy a leisurely meal with all dining areas indoor or outdoor on the patio offering a view of the bay. Known for its famous Shrimp Kisses (bacon-wrapped and stuffed with jalapeño Jack cheese), selection of daily fresh fish, signature combination platters, and more. A Texas sized establishment perfect for one or one hundred, Fisherman’s Wharf is a legacy of great seafood since the 1940s. The site originally housed a shrimp and fish “factory” – an old tin building where mountains of Gulf shrimp were readied for shipment across the country. Shrimp from this very place was served to President John F. Kennedy at the White House. In 1966, the current building was constructed to meet the growing demand for Galveston shrimp, which many have acclaimed as

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7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

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  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (409) 765-5708

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    When planning your next special event, think of Fisherman’s Wharf in Galveston for great seafood and warm, friendly service. The restaurant offers several private rooms, which can accommodate groups of any size, from 10 to 300 people.

  • Private party facilities

    When planning your next special event, think of Fisherman’s Wharf in Galveston for great seafood and warm, friendly service. The restaurant offers several private rooms, which can accommodate groups of any size, from 10 to 300 people.

  • Private party contact

    Farhad Vessyi: (855) 408-9699

  • Neighborhood

    Galveston

  • Cross street

    Wharf Road

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Great for scenic views

  • Galveston

    Good for groups

  • Galveston

    Great for scenic views

  • Galveston

    Seafood

  • Galveston

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant. I enjoy sitting by the window with a view of the Elissa Tall Ship when she is in port. The atmosphere is great as well as the service. We enjoyed the fried shrimp tonight served hot and fresh. Always a good experience.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    **Galveston TX Fisherman’s Warf ** Fantastic Family meal! Above & Beyond Customer Service. We arrived an hour before our scheduled reservation on the Tuesday evening of Spring Break. It was crowded but we got seated within 5 mins. Our reservation was for a table outside. We asked about a table inside. But there were none available. The wind made it so cold on the patio that we decided to order quick so we could rush dinner. The manager came to us about 10 mins later and asked if we would like to move inside. We moved to the best table upstairs and were able to slow down and enjoy the meal. Rebecca was the best waitress and continued to take care of us even though her section was the downstairs patio. The food was really tasty and we truly enjoyed our dining experience. We will definitely be back! *****
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great lunch overlooking the bay. Our food was delicious and the service was amazing. Great place to visit. We will be back again on our next vacation!
  4. jmh5014

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Our experience was a bit underwhelming. We wanted a more casual dinner with our preteens than our usual favorite, Willie G’s next door. While the atmosphere was indeed casual, the menu prices reflected a higher class of food and service than what was delivered. On a positive note, my wife enjoyed her crab-stuffed tilapia. But the shrimp cocktail was underwhelming. The best seafood in the Gulf is the shrimp, and these weren’t nearly as large as the price suggests. Just as with my entree (the char-grilled shrimp), both dishes could benefit from larger shrimp, even if there are fewer of them. My son ordered the twin lobster tails and we had to ask for drawn butter. It was an odd omission given the entree. We still had a good time overall, and hope my criticism is taken as a means to improve rather than just another Internet complainer.
  5. TasteoftheStrandfoodtour

    Houston

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top-notch service, the food, and the views are equally amazing.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We celebrated our 16 th wedding anniversary and our friend’s 39 th!!!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my favorite restaurant in Galveston. I always look forward to eating here. The food is always delicious and portions are generous.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We love going to this place.👍
  9. MichaelO

    Shreveport

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Not the busiest I have seen at this location but timing of food out of kitchen was off. Main course arriving prior to appetizer, bar slow on drinks, no walk up bar area for those waiting. Awkward to stand behind those seated and reach over. The smell inside restaurant was improved, the old nasty carpet must have been replaced. Even with those issues we did enjoy our meal
  10. ButterflyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, view of the water was great and our waitress was nice.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to eat. Foos was excellent!
  12. FredB

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. The food was amazing. We had an inside table right on water’s edge. This definitely a “do again” next time we return to Galveston. Thanks again.
  13. BrendaN

    Houston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Went here with my daughter after spa day at the Galvez. Enjoyed our food and sat out back and watched boats as we dined. Enjoyed overall
  14. alde

    Tampa

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great oysters and campechana
  15. jvilla

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    I saw 4.5 stars in this place and though the food was good it wasn’t great. My wife even said the crab cakes sucked because they were too mushy. Again okay nothing great
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Food was pretty good but the service was sub par for the price. Constantly had to remind the server for drinks and even to bring our dessert. No steak knife for the surf & turf. Parking pass was supposed to be validated but it wasn’t costing an extra $16 in parking. Just not what you are hoping for when you spend $200.
  17. DavidR

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The receptionist gave us an outdoor table w beautiful view, the waitress was great, service wonderful, and food excellent as always
  18. SherryA

    Houston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Being located conveniently to our work, we enjoy a light meal and a tasty beverage here periodically. We were seated immediately and our order taken quickly.
  19. Shirl

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Atmosphere, food and staff ( our waiter was Brent) and he did an excellent job.
  20. SusanB

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cruise with friends
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Great service and delicious food! Loved the outdoor seating.
  22. BryanM

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, service was perfect. It made for a wonderful Christmas lunch...and no dishes to clean up!
  23. rainbeaux

    Houston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Christmas Eve brunch was the occasion… We ordered the Crab Cake dinner which was really good!!! The service was great! I highly recommend this restaurant!!!
  24. Aussiekoala

    Dallas

    164 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    164 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    This is a great restaurant if you want a view of the water. The food and service were great. Lobster bisque was delicious. We will be back the next time we’re in Galveston!
  25. MONA

    Houston

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our server Miranda was outstanding! The food was delicious!
  26. MelissaJ

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best crabcakes we have had. Came all the way from KY just to get them again.
  27. DaveB

    New Mexico

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Very busy and loud. Food ok. Great service with a smile and working so hard.
  28. PaulaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was extraordinary good!!! It was a bit noisy in there but that isn't anything the restaurant can control! Had a great experience! Will definitely eat there again !!!
  29. LoriV

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Right on Harborside Drive with a great view of the water. I have been here many times and always enjoy everything about it. Old timey nautical atmosphere with attentive and knowledgeable servers. Food is outstanding and much more affordable and bigger portions than Willie Gs next door. Get a reservation to be safe, but they aren't required.
  30. MargaretA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a table of 10 to celebrate TG and a memorial to my Son who passed 10 yrs ago. Josh was exceptionally courteous, efficient and attentive. We thank you for having such wonderful staff and great food.
  31. JerryA

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The food was okay. I like my food still hot when it arrives at the table. Our food seemed to have been left too long under the warming lamp. So this was somewhat disappointing. Sitting there and looking out at the harbor is nice, though.
  32. LocalDiner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Probably ok for tourists. Had to fix leaning table with sugar packs under the leg, quite annoying. my seafood was excellent but dining partner’s was dry and salty.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. Service was amazing. View was amazing. I would recommend this place to everyone!!
  34. pavs900

    Memphis/West TN

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We both had excellent meals. We had the tilefish and the shrimp combo. Both were excellent. We had the Brussels sprouts and they were perfect! However, next time we will start with the bread pudding and work backwards. one of the best we've ever had! Charlie, our server made an excellent wine recommendation!
  35. Jerry

    Houston

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Experience was low tooaverage
  36. JoyceH

    Houston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner last night at the Fisherman's Wharf. Ran into a friend and her husband and they joined us for dinner. I had the parmessan coated redfish with crab meat on time. Husband had the grilled redfish. We are never disappointed and had a table by a window and enjoyed the view.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Fisherman’s Wharf. We were celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary. Our service was wonderful as always.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were both excellent. We had made reservations prior and requested a specific area . They accommodated our request. Chase was great! Definitely recommend!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great dinner on the back patio in the Marina area, right next to the Elissa. Everything was terrific! Will definitely return!
  40. PatriciaC

    Corpus Christi

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Anniversary. Food was great. It’s always pretty noisy and crowded but we go there for the food.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Fisherman's Wharf using the Order Online button. Fisherman's Wharf also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (409) 765-5708.

Fisherman's Wharf is rated 4.5 stars by 1054 OpenTable diners.

Fisherman's Wharf does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Fisherman's Wharf

2200 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Wharf Road

  • Neighborhood

    Galveston

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

  • Phone number

    (409) 765-5708

  • Catering

    When planning your next special event, think of Fisherman’s Wharf in Galveston for great seafood and warm, friendly service. The restaurant offers several private rooms, which can accommodate groups of any size, from 10 to 300 people.

  • Private party facilities

    When planning your next special event, think of Fisherman’s Wharf in Galveston for great seafood and warm, friendly service. The restaurant offers several private rooms, which can accommodate groups of any size, from 10 to 300 people.

  • Private party contact

    Farhad Vessyi: (855) 408-9699

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