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Saltwater Grill, Galveston, TX
Saltwater Grill, Galveston, TX
Saltwater Grill, Galveston, TX
Saltwater Grill, Galveston, TX
Saltwater Grill, Galveston, TX

Saltwater Grill

4.6
4.6
2053 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
The Saltwater Grill is located just steps away from The Grand 1894 Opera House. Featuring an array of tantalizing fresh-from-the-grill and fresh-from-the-kettle seafood specialties, Saltwater Grill is in a class of its own when it comes to quality and attention to detail.

Saltwater Grill was just named Galveston's 2016 Restaurant of the Year. Thanks to everyone who voted!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (409) 762-3474
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Megan Walker
  • Catering
    The Saltwater Grill has a full catering department with many concepts around town to choose from.
  • Private party facilities
    Large parties are always welcome. We have a private room available for up to 16 people with other quiet areas in the restaurant available for larger groups.
  • Private party contact
    Danny Hart: (409) 762-3474
  • Neighborhood
    Galveston
  • Cross street
    21st Street
  • Parking details
    The Saltwater Grill provides its own private, covered lot behind the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,053 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Galveston

    Best Food

  • Galveston

    Good for groups

  • Galveston

    Neighborhood gem

  • Galveston

    Lively

  • Galveston

    Seafood

2,053 Reviews
  1. RebeccaG

    Houston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent and perfectly cooked food. Service was really good too. Only negative is it a bit noisy at dinner, so hard to have a conversation with your table mates but it is still well worth a visit!

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  2. Victor

    Houston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great red snapper and red fish entrees. Good bartender in Sean. Repeat customers. Always a good meal.

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  3. KirkE

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Love the selections and quality of food.

    Saltwater GrillResponded on September 20, 2023

    As a team, we always enjoy hearing when our guests are satisfied with their food. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  4. IsisM

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Lobster Creation was out of this world!. The Risotto was so divine and the Asparagus was grilled to perfection. I ordered the Cake with Nuts and Coconut, it was fantastic. I also ordered the house Chardonnay....I have to say, it was a fantastic experience.

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  5. ChrisM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We eat at Saltwater quite often when we are in Galveston. We consider it to be our favorite seafood restaurant. Last evening I deviated from my normal routine and ordered steak. It was superb. Thank you for a very pleasant and satisfying evening.

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  6. Otis

    Houston

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Good service on a very quiet night ...................

    Saltwater GrillResponded on September 9, 2023

    As a team, we always enjoy hearing when our guests are satisfied with their food. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience4
    Our server was great, honestly, but the food was just not good and the prices were kind of high for food that was really subpar.

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  8. ShawnS

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Excellent seafood! The service was very good in spite of it being extremely busy. It was a bit noisy

    Saltwater GrillResponded on September 5, 2023

    Thank you for choosing us as your dining destination. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon.

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  9. ElizabethC

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Coconut crusted salmon was lovely and large gumbo bowl was HUGE!

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  10. PerryO

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was delicious. They were totally booked and the noise level was extremely high. A PLUS, they had the Astro's game on.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was excellent. Best gumbo I’ve ever had. Our server Nick was hustling the entire we were there. Front host, seating guests, waiting on tables and answering the phone. He never skipped a beat nor made us feel like we were not getting his full attention. Give that guy a raise.

    Saltwater GrillResponded on August 30, 2023

    We take immense pride in our commitment to delivering outstanding food and service. Thank you for being a part of our tradition, and we look forward to seeing you again.

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  12. brads

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend this restaurant grouper lobster and the tuna tower was a big hit

    Saltwater GrillResponded on August 28, 2023

    We take great pride in creating dishes that our guests love. We appreciate your support and cannot wait to have you back soon.

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  13. Laura

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    They gave us free key lime pie for our anniversary. Service was exceptional. Food was delicious, Our seafood was cooked perfectly. It was loud on a Saturday night. The lobster egg rolls were unique and delicious. Biggest issue with this restaurant is parking. I will go back but take an Uber.

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  14. TerryF

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Saltwater Grill always serves excellet quality food, cooked well and tasting great. They offer a wide variety of selections. Our chefs specials of sauted snapper ponchatrain were delicious as well as the bisque. Our waiter was great also.

    Saltwater GrillResponded on August 28, 2023

    Our team is exceptionally proud of our legacy of providing extraordinary food and service, and we are grateful to have you as a part of it. Thank you for your patronage!

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  15. JackH

    Houston

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best parmesan grilled oysters and Sea Bass on the island.

    Saltwater GrillResponded on August 27, 2023

    We take great pride in creating dishes that our guests love. We appreciate your support and cannot wait to have you back soon.

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  16. WestieLover65

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a delicious dinner at Saltwater grill. The food and drinks were delicious and the service was excellent.

    Saltwater GrillResponded on August 27, 2023

    As a team, we always enjoy hearing when our guests are satisfied with their food. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  17. MaineGuy

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Prompt greeting, prompt seating, outstanding server(Nick), and perfectly cooked and seasoned shrimp, scallops and Chilean sea bass. A totally amazing experience.

    Saltwater GrillResponded on August 23, 2023

    As a team, we always enjoy hearing when our guests are satisfied with their food. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  18. RebeccaG

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    My daughter got sick from the scallops. Service was awkward. Food was unremarkable for the price.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful time with lifelong friends! Great atmosphere… great in every area!

    Saltwater GrillResponded on August 11, 2023

    We are always thrilled to hear that a guest’s meal was to their liking. We sincerely hope to have the pleasure of serving you again very soon.

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  20. RoyN

    Houston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Our server was great. We had the crab an corn chowder, our friends shared a serving of gumbo. For entrees two folks had red snapper, one had shrimp and scallops and I had the shrimp and grits. The wine list doesn’t have a lot of depth but the prices are very reasonable.

    Saltwater GrillResponded on August 7, 2023

    Our team is exceptionally proud of our legacy of providing extraordinary food and service, and we are grateful to have you as a part of it. Thank you for your patronage!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience1
    The noise level was astronomical, we couldn’t even have a conversation at our table. The food was ok. The lobster bisque was great and the apple cider salad was good too. The entrees we got were just ok, shrimp and grits —-the grits weren’t all the way done, still gritty (no pun intended.) The drinks were tasty, our waitress was nice. VERY EXPENSIVE FOR THE AMOUNT OF FOOD

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful!!!

    Saltwater GrillResponded on August 16, 2023

    Our team is exceptionally proud of our legacy of providing extraordinary food and service, and we are grateful to have you as a part of it. Thank you for your patronage!

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  23. HenryH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The parking is rediculous high! $20!!! Food while good is a little pricey for what you get! Our server was great! Will not return though nor recommend.

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  24. Bagman

    Houston

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My wife and I went to Saltwater Grill on a Friday late afternoon. The restaurant is pleasant and the service was top notch. We ordered and split the apple cider salad that was wonderful. The fried asparagus with crab meat was excellent as well as being a generous portion. My wife enjoyed the scallops and shrimp with risotto. I ordered the grouper and the fish was very good quality. My only issue in my opinion, it had far too much salt on it. It was cooked properly but the salt really took away from the quality fish. There’s salt and pepper on the table so if I had needed more salt I could have applied it. Other than that the ambiance, service, and food quality was spot on. I do wish patrons could use the parking lot next to the restaurant but I understand it’s a vacation destination

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  25. TommyBigD

    Dallas

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience2
    This used to be a great restaurant but no more. Disgruntled staff, drunks at the bar, and surly service is totally unacceptable at this high price point. We won't be back!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding & service impeccable. Highly recommend.

    Saltwater GrillResponded on July 31, 2023

    Our team is exceptionally proud of our legacy of providing extraordinary food and service, and we are grateful to have you as a part of it. Thank you for your patronage!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Food was delicious and didn’t take long to come out. Our group of 5 was finished in under an hour, which was perfect because we were heading to the Pleasure Pier. Service was very friendly and our order was accurate. Great experience all around.

    Saltwater GrillResponded on July 30, 2023

    We are always thrilled to hear positive feedback from our guests. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we cannot wait to create another exceptional meal for you.

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  28. admin51

    Houston

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Chardonnay mussels are delicious. I get them every time we visit Galveston! If I lived in town...it would be weekly. Server was delightful 😊

    Saltwater GrillResponded on July 30, 2023

    As a team, we always enjoy hearing when our guests are satisfied with their food. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  29. GreggP

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Service and food was excellent. Too noisy in restaurant.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Little Rock

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So happy we decided on Saltwater for dinner! Not only was the food a 10/10, but the entire experience. Our server Nick was very knowledgeable, kind and helpful.

    Saltwater GrillResponded on July 30, 2023

    We take immense pride in our commitment to delivering outstanding food and service. Thank you for being a part of our tradition, and we look forward to seeing you again.

    Is this helpful?

  31. PhilippeM

    San Francisco

    74 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We had lunch at the bar: service was nice and fast, we enjoyed our food and would go back ASAP!

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  32. SusanH208

    San Antonio

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    This is a regular hidden Jem of a restaurant we love. Unfortunately this time food was far from superior, informed waiter and he really did not care or value us as customers. So sad that our voice was not recognized!

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  33. ReneeC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    It was really good, but nothing was “great”. Or “wow”. I’m spoiled by creativity of Austin restaurants so my bar is high and for Galveston, I wasn’t disappointed, just not impressed either. The staff was lovely and attentive, ambience was fine.

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  34. SharonB

    Austin

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was our first time here. It was my birthday and I came with my daughter, son-in-law and 2 children, ages 7 and 1. It was probably not the best place to bring a 1 yr. old, but we managed. It was a little loud when we first arrived but calmed down when a large party left. We ordered many items on the happy hour menu. Needless to say we did not order dinner, but were so happy with the choices. The Orange Shrimp was one of our favorites, as well as the Fried Asparagus. The Crawfish and shrimp fondue was to die for. I don't even like crawfish but this was spectacular. The Blackened tostada was delicious (again I don't usually like anything blackened but this was incredible). We tried the shrimp bites as well and of course they were great too. I don't know what they do at this restaurant but they do not disappoint. Our server, Chip, went out of his way to accommodate us and even surprised me with a lovely key lime pie for dessert. I'm so glad we came here and will come back. Note - it was a Friday night and parking was terrible. Go ahead and pay the $10.00 parking fee so as not to have to walk several blocks! And do make reservations!!

    Saltwater GrillResponded on July 24, 2023

    We are honored that you chose us to be a part of your special day. Hosting and creating memorable moments for our guests brings us great joy. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you and your family again and creating more special memories together.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was so good that I had to go back and eat there again the next day. Super quick service and a great time.

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  36. JudyM

    Houston

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience1
    Pro...food was great. Con(s)...warm night, warm and humid inside, Waiter was sweating (not good) when he had to lean in to hear us as it was SO LOUD we could not have a conversation..we had to yell. Will not go back due to the latter.

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  37. VictoriaM

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Everything is always great at Saltwater Grill however they need to improve their AC.

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  38. MimiC

    Houston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had made reservations for two and at the last minute we had two friends ask to join us. We were already seated at a two top when I asked our waitress if we could possibly move to a four top. She stated that they were overbooked on reservations, but would check with the hostess. Within a few minutes, she came back and said they could move us to a four top if we wanted to give up our two top. She was so nice and even helped us move our drinks and menus to the new table that was not even one of her tables. We are so impressed with both she and the hostess for going the extra mile to accommodate us on a very busy evening. A great restaurant and great service!

    Saltwater GrillResponded on July 18, 2023

    Our team is exceptionally proud of our legacy of providing extraordinary food and service, and we are grateful to have you as a part of it. Thank you for your patronage!

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  39. JBMC

    Houston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Saturday night full house and very loud. Difficult to carry on a conversation.

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  40. DaveG

    Houston

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Extremely busy place for good reason! The food and service were excellent. Our waiter was attentive and quick and pleasant. All food and drinks were spot on! Will continue to go back.

    Saltwater GrillResponded on July 17, 2023

    We are always thrilled to hear positive feedback from our guests. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we cannot wait to create another exceptional meal for you.

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FAQs

Saltwater Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (409) 762-3474.

Saltwater Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 2053 OpenTable diners.

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 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Saltwater Grill

2017 Post Office Street, Galveston, TX 77550

Additional information

  • Cross street
    21st Street
  • Neighborhood
    Galveston
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    The Saltwater Grill provides its own private, covered lot behind the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Megan Walker
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (409) 762-3474
  • Catering
    The Saltwater Grill has a full catering department with many concepts around town to choose from.
  • Private party facilities
    Large parties are always welcome. We have a private room available for up to 16 people with other quiet areas in the restaurant available for larger groups.
  • Private party contact
    Danny Hart: (409) 762-3474
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