Waterman's Restaurant

4.6

1037 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

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 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

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
4.2Value

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

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Deb
San Antonio
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
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 7 days 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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Keri
VIP
Dallas
6 reviews
1.0
6 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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Lynda
VIP
Houston
38 reviews
5.0
38 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Allen
VIP
Houston
85 reviews
5.0
85 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

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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.

Waterman's Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 1,037 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Waterman's Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Waterman's Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Waterman's Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information