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Saltwater Grill, Galveston, TX

Saltwater Grill

4.6
4.6
2231 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 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.
  • 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 2,231 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
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Galveston

    Hot spot

  • Galveston

    Neighborhood gem

  • Galveston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Saltwater Grill in Galveston offers a "phenomenal" dining experience with "amazing" food and "exceptional" service. Notable dishes include the Chilean Sea Bass and lobster spring rolls. The atmosphere is cozy with a vibrant bar scene. While noise levels can vary, regulars appreciate the consistently "great service" and delightful seafood offerings.

2,231 Reviews
  1. Matt

    Alabama

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food. This was Christmas Eve so wait staff were doing the best they could. People in the party spirit were a lot louder than we would have liked but the food was so good it was easy to overlook the noise level.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed a meal for Christmas Eve with family. Staff were friendly and food was good.

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  3. Phil

    Houston

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent menu, food delicious and prepared perfectly. Wine special nice touch with 1/2price bottles. Byron our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable and noninvasive on us. Excellent service. Shrimp and scallops excellent. Just noisy as restaurant filled up. Hard to have quiet conversation when the restaurant is crowded. Overall good food, service. Fair pricing.

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  4. Lynda

    VIP

    Houston

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had resisted this restaurant because I got it confused with “saltgrass” and thought it was part of the chain. When my neighbor recommended it, I decided to give it a try and found it to be an excellent choice with delicious food. I had had some dental issues, and my server, Dave, was very accommodating. In fact, he was just delightful and efficient. I don’t live in Galveston but I can assure you, I will be back!

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  5. Donna

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Appetizers were great and everyone enjoyed their main course. Just steps across the street to The Grand Theatre. It was a really nice evening.

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  6. Bud

    VIP

    East Texas

    68 reviews

    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The connivence of Saltwater Grill to events at the Grand Opera make it a hands down favorite ! Unfortunately it also makes it a very busy venue that can lend itself to a lot of noise and slow service ! While the food remains excellent it is not a leisurely dinning experience . Still a great convenient choice .

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  7. Tim

    VIP

    Houston

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The seafood at Saltwater Grill is simply the best in Galveston. As a long time resident and frequent world traveler I’m always impressed and never disappointed by our dinning experience at Saltwater Grill.

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  8. Tiffanie

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made reservations through the OpenTable app. When we arrived, our table was set and ready for us, including our highchair. Excellent service from the moment we walked in the doors, until the moment we walked out.

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  9. Ryan

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delightful restaurant with great staff, wonderful food, and excellent value! I will definitely come back if I’m ever in Galveston!!

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  10. Russ

    VIP

    Houston

    59 reviews

    3.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Definitely had higher expectations, server was good but food was cold and definitely not worth the cost.

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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 2231 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 18 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 Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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.
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