Waterman's Restaurant

Name: Waterman's Restaurant
Address: 14302 Stewart Rd, Galveston, TX, United States, 77554
Telephone: (409) 632-0233
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1049 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

10:00 p.m.

Booked 10 times today

Great for scenic views
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,049 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
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Houston
Great for scenic views
Galveston
Best Ambience
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 "amazing service" and "great food." Guests praise the "beautiful view" and the accommodating staff. It's an ideal spot for enjoying fresh seafood, with standout dishes like redfish and Gulf shrimp. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall ambiance and quality make it a must-visit.

1,049 Reviews

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Diana
VIP
Houston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 9, 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 4 days ago
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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Richard
Dallas
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 2, 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 5 days ago
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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Stephanie
Austin
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 31, 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 February 4, 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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ShelleyG
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 26, 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 January 28, 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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Barbara
Dallas
113 reviews
4.0
113 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there for restaurant week. Nice choices from the menu. Food was good. Redfish was very good. Service was excellent. Great location, especially in warmer months.
Waterman's RestaurantResponded on January 28, 2025
Barbara, we're glad to hear that you enjoyed the menu choices and that the redfish was to your liking. It's wonderful to know that you found our service excellent and enjoyed our location. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon.
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Jackie
Oklahoma City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very comfortable and relaxing, great food and friendly staff.
Waterman's RestaurantResponded on January 22, 2025
Thank you, Jackie, for your kind words! We're delighted you found our restaurant comfortable and relaxing, enjoyed the food, and encountered friendly staff during your visit. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
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Diane
Houston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner experience at Waterman's. Food and service were great.
Waterman's RestaurantResponded on January 15, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience, Diane. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both the food and service during your visit. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another lovely dining experience.
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David
Houston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
All went well. Menu was very limited but I guess because of New Year’s Eve. Prices were much more expensive than usual. I ordered the Prime Rib. It was prepared all wrong. It had apparently been cut from the roast then grilled. One flat lump of charcoal. Very disappointing. They also added a 20% gratuity but did not mention it. My wife noticed the addition to the bill and inquired. The waiter then informed of the additional charge. I almost added another 20%. Not a good practice. By the way, we were only a party of four.
Waterman's RestaurantResponded on January 6, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent experience. We apologize for any disappointment you may have experienced with the limited menu. We are sorry to hear that your Prime Rib was not prepared to your satisfaction and that the gratuity was not clearly communicated to you. Your comments will be shared with our team for further review.
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Larry
Houston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All was good. They had an abbreviated menu for NYE which was ok for us. We stayed on the left side of the menu. The mandatory 22% gratuity for some might seem excessive, we found it to be appropriate for the service Zee, our server provided. In fact, she was so attentive we tipped an additional cash tip. We would definitely go back again.
Waterman's RestaurantResponded on January 3, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Larry. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal and the service provided by Zee. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.
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Amy
VIP
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service, always great food . We will definitely be back again.
Waterman's RestaurantResponded on January 3, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Amy! We're thrilled you enjoyed both the service and the food during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
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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 1049 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

10:00 p.m.

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

14302 Stewart Rd, Galveston, TX 77554

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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
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, Takeout, 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.

Waterman's Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 1,049 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information