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Waterman's Restaurant, Galveston, TX

Waterman's Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1055 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
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 16:00–21:00 Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 1,055 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Great for scenic views

  • Galveston

    Best Ambience

  • Galveston

    Good for groups

  • Galveston

    Healthy

  • Galveston

    Hot spot

  • 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 "beautiful location" with "excellent food" and "attentive service," making it a "favorite in Galveston." Diners praise the "great view" and "delicious food," with specific mentions of the "gumbo" and "coconut shrimp." Despite some service inconsistencies, many patrons "will definitely be back."

1,055 Reviews

  1. Oscar VIP

    Houston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jose was awesome! Food delicious & drinks were great!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Central Texas2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The server did not tell us about the specials and when asked only said salmon - no details about how it was prepared. The first three items we tried to order they were out of due to being more busy than normal according to the server. It felt as if the server didn’t really want to be there and we were an inconvenience. The food was okay bit definitely not anything special. Waterman’s used to be one of our favorite places to dine but the past few times it has been disappointing.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and ambience was fantastic, but the wait time for the food was a little too long.

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  4. Stacey

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch spot, beautiful views, quiet atmosphere, reasonable prices.
    Waterman's RestaurantResponded on 3 March 2025
    Thank you, Stacey. We appreciate your kind review and hope you will visit again soon.

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  5. Chad

    Tulsa6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great atmosphere. Amazing service. This was absolutely worth the visit. We did have a wobbly table and there were a few gnats but overall the quality of everything else was so amazing that we barely noticed.
    Waterman's RestaurantResponded on 26 February 2025
    Chad, we're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food and service during your visit. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we're glad that it didn't detract from your overall experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  6. Roxann VIP

    Dallas9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    the redfish was not as good as last time... wanted it blackened and it was only lightly blackeded and lacked in flavor... server was not as friendly as the last times we have been
    Waterman's RestaurantResponded on 19 February 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent experience. We appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration as we strive to continuously improve our food and service.

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  7. Diana VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Coconut shrimp, shrimp & grits, tuna with avocado all excellent, also lobster bisque.
    Waterman's RestaurantResponded on 13 February 2025
    Thank you, Diana! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the dishes. We appreciate your feedback, and we hope to see you again soon.

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  8. Richard

    Dallas5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    have not been in several years and was hoping that what we were hearing about food improvement was true. Unfortunately, it was not.
    Waterman's RestaurantResponded on 12 February 2025
    We are extremely sorry to hear about this and sorry to disappoint a customer. Please reach out to us at (409) 632-0233 as we want to hear your concerns and address them in the most suitable way. We look forward to hearing from you.

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  9. Stephanie

    Austin10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely birthday lunch for my friend. Ended up not sitting outside but a nice table by the window. Lisa was our server and she was perfect! Use to dine @ Waterman’s frequently. Haven’t been in years and was pleasantly surprised how nice it still is.
    Waterman's RestaurantResponded on 4 February 2025
    Thank you for your kind words, Stephanie! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your birthday lunch and that Lisa provided excellent service. We appreciate your continued support and hope to see you again soon.

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  10. ShelleyG

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view and Amazjng menu! The chef is Very talented. The waiter did an outstanding job as well.
    Waterman's RestaurantResponded on 28 January 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the view, menu, and service during your visit. Our team takes pride in providing a memorable dining experience, and we are thrilled that we were able to meet your expectations. 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 1055 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 20 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 16:00–21:00 Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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