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Waterman's Restaurant, Galveston, TX

Waterman's Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1037 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
Waterman's Restaurant is a cozy seafood restaurant overlooking the Galveston Bay. The views from here are absolutely stunning, and the food just makes it even better. It has an extensive bar that offers up an array of possibilities, while the abundance of available seating outside offers up a great opportunity to have healthy conversation with friends and family.

Waterman's Restaurant has a terrific low key ambiance and has been serving seafood to patrons for years. Consider ordering the salmon, which is grilled to perfection and served over a bed of rice, as it comes highly recommended by many. All of this and more is what makes Waterman's Restaurant such a special place.

Waterman's Restaurant offers a waterfront DockBar on the ground level that hosts a comfortable open-air bar with music, dancing and great drinks. Pull up to Waterman's Restaurant via Waterman's Marina on your boat if you so desire. Your boating attire is acceptable and even encouraged.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (409) 632-0233
  • Website
    https://www.watermansgalveston.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jeff Milcoun
  • Catering
    If interested in having a First Date or a Romantic Dinner for two on our 3rd story balcony over looking Lake Como, call the restaurant directly or email.. lori@watermansrestaurant.com<br />Wedding Receptions and Birthday events are another specialty of Waterman's Restaurant. A special menu can be designed for any size event. Call or email for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Waterman's Restaurant offers a private dining experience for parties as small as 2 and up to 300+ people in several different venue options including Lori's Loft that has been recently remodeled with comfortable seating, white-washed walls, white chandeliers and chef-designed menus. Specializing in Fishing Tourneys, Christmas Parties and Weddings.
  • Location
    14302 Stewart Rd, Galveston, TX 77554
  • Area
    Galveston
  • Parking details
    Golf cart parking and Handicap parking available upfront.Two large well-lit parking lots across the street for all other vehicles to park.
  • Entertainment
    Live Music At The Outpost Bar (located downstairs)Fridays- 7-10 (Monday Night Guys)Saturdays- 3-6 and/or 7-10 (TBD)Sundays- 5-9 (David Richardson Acoustic)Outpost Bar hoursThursday 12pm-9pmFriday 12pm-10pmSaturday 12pm-10pmSunday 12pm-9pm
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 1,037 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Galveston

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Galveston

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Galveston

    Great for scenic views

  • Galveston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waterman's Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "exceptional service." Its waterfront patio provides stunning views, perfect for sunset enthusiasts. The menu is diverse, with standout dishes like "fried gulf shrimp" and "incredible macaroni & cheese." While some mention occasional service hiccups, the overall experience remains memorable and enjoyable.

1,037 Reviews

  1. Deb

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and delicious food! Always have a wonderful meal at Waterman’s!
    Waterman's RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Deb! We are thrilled to hear that you always enjoy your meals with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  2. Keri

    VIP

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Longtime regulars. We will never be back food cold and overpriced. Martini tasted like lemonade
    Waterman's RestaurantResponded on 4 December 2024
    Keri, we are sorry to hear that your recent experience did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your loyalty as longtime regulars and will take your comments into consideration as we strive to improve. We hope we have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.

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  3. Lynda

    VIP

    Houston

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice sunset happy hour on the deck with excellent fried gulf shrimp and a well done Old Fashion!
    Waterman's RestaurantResponded on 25 November 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Lynda! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our sunset happy hour on the deck, as well as our fried gulf shrimp and Old Fashioned. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  4. Karen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Views are unbeatable. Live music downstairs.
    Waterman's RestaurantResponded on 18 November 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review, Karen! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, service, and the views. We hope to see you again soon at Waterman's Restaurant.

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  5. Sam

    Yukon

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always great and the service is always great. I only give it four stars overall because they were out of the first two things I tried to order. Haha I can always count on the other stuff being good though. I love to get the gumbo with the potato dippers on the side. The steaks in Galveston redfish are always excellent. My wife always gets fresh Gulf shrimp and it's definitely fresh and delicious.
    Waterman's RestaurantResponded on 18 November 2024
    Thank you for your kind words, Sam! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy our food and service. We apologize for running out of your first two choices, but we're glad you were still able to enjoy your meal. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  6. Lynn Alison

    VIP

    Houston

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    John did a great job with service. We wish y’all would put condiments, including salt and pepper, back on the table; the little, plastic containers are too small and wasteful. We also hope you would consider adding fresh, gulf oysters to the menu. The small, east coast variety are overpriced and underwhelming.
    Waterman's RestaurantResponded on 15 November 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, Lynn. We appreciate your kind words about John's service. We will definitely take your suggestions into consideration. We hope to see you again soon at Waterman's Restaurant.

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  7. Nicole

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was quiet as it is off season. But the food was delicious. We had coconut shrimp and fish fry.
    Waterman's RestaurantResponded on 7 November 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Nicole! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal at Waterman's Restaurant. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.

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  8. Trish

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great fish and chips! Love their fries! They're like little scoops. Enjoyed our time there. Drinks were fabulous. We'll be back!
    Waterman's RestaurantResponded on 6 November 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Trish! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back to Waterman's Restaurant in the future.

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  9. Dlaba

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very attentive, the bay view was amazing, food was fantastic!
    Waterman's RestaurantResponded on 5 November 2024
    Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your whole experience with us. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  10. Allen

    VIP

    Houston

    83 reviews

    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellence service and quality of the meal was very good.
    Waterman's RestaurantResponded on 5 November 2024
    Thank you for your kind words, Allen! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service and meal quality during your visit. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.

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FAQs

Waterman's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (409) 632-0233.

Waterman's Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1037 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Waterman's Restaurant

14302 Stewart Rd, Galveston, TX 77554

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Galveston
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Golf cart parking and Handicap parking available upfront.Two large well-lit parking lots across the street for all other vehicles to park.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeff Milcoun
  • Entertainment
    Live Music At The Outpost Bar (located downstairs)Fridays- 7-10 (Monday Night Guys)Saturdays- 3-6 and/or 7-10 (TBD)Sundays- 5-9 (David Richardson Acoustic)Outpost Bar hoursThursday 12pm-9pmFriday 12pm-10pmSaturday 12pm-10pmSunday 12pm-9pm
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    https://www.watermansgalveston.com/
  • Phone number
    (409) 632-0233
  • Catering
    If interested in having a First Date or a Romantic Dinner for two on our 3rd story balcony over looking Lake Como, call the restaurant directly or email.. lori@watermansrestaurant.com<br />Wedding Receptions and Birthday events are another specialty of Waterman's Restaurant. A special menu can be designed for any size event. Call or email for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Waterman's Restaurant offers a private dining experience for parties as small as 2 and up to 300+ people in several different venue options including Lori's Loft that has been recently remodeled with comfortable seating, white-washed walls, white chandeliers and chef-designed menus. Specializing in Fishing Tourneys, Christmas Parties and Weddings.
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