Fish Tales

Review №1

Rating: 4

Its ridiculous you spend over $40.00 for a meal that was great but u have to pay $15.00 to park to eat at your restaurant

Date: 22 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 3

Date: 3 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Frozen strawberry rita, fried pickles and shrimp tacos were all excellent

Date: 3 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

We had a great dinner at Fish Tales last night. The pan sauteed Mahi-mahi with buttery shrimp and crab topping was excellent. The Mahi-mahi fish tacos were also excellent. Mike took care of us and he provided us with excellent table service - friendly, professional, and attentive to our needs. And the overall atmosphere was very friendly. Weve eaten at Fish Tales many times and weve always had excellent experiences. By the way, we miss your iconic rotating fish tale on your roof. We hope youre able to get it re-mounted soon! Thanks again for a great dining experience :)

Date: 4 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: 5 days ago

Review №6

Rating: 1

I ve ate at fish tales twice and got food poisoning both times the latest being Friday my granddaughter and I had seafood gumbo we were sick so bad on Saturday never go there again

Date: 5 days ago

Review №7

Rating: 1

My crab was fishy and so was my raw oysters. My bill was 74$ and we only took two bites cause it was so bad. I was so bummed out.

Date: 5 days ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Loved it. Had the seafood platter so I could try it all. Fantastic.

Date: 6 days ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Had a blast with my friends..even got a lil buzzed and they were so cool..best view ever...

Date: 6 days ago

Review №10

Rating: 4

Good food

Date: a week ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

Good experience.From Canada.

Date: a week ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Food was really good! I like sitting upstairs outside at night. Good breeze and comfortable atmosphere. Food comes out in a good timeframe as well. They have a family feel.

Date: a week ago

Review №13

Rating: 3

Service was awesome. Food was OK. Had the fish tacos and the fish was very bland.

Date: a week ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

We have a nice time and the food was delicious.

Date: a week ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

The Blue Bell Ice Cream Parlor has a wide variety of flavors and excellent service.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

It is always an excellent experience

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Delicious pina colada.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Absolutely love this place. Wonderful food and service . Are here twice once in restaurant once delivery. Awesome both times

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Fresh brewed iced tea was perfect. Mike was an excellent waiter. We started with a dozen oysters on the half shell and chilled peel and eat shrimp, following up with a fried seafood platter. Fried the seafood perfect. Mike was pretty attentive always.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №21

Rating: 3

It was ok. $16+ for a cobb salad . If you don t eat seafood or are allergic they don t have much else to eat. My friend who is allergic to seafood got a reaction from the homemade chips bc the oil is all shared. Just a public service announcement . I know its called fish tales so duh on our part. I wouldn t go back. We ended up inside because I said it was a 30 minute wait to go outside, but there were plenty of tables open outside so I don t know why. And, it was very hot inside and with all the great food in galveston for me it wasn t it. Also, the margarita was not very good.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Melissa was our waitress. She was awesome. Such a sweet and thoughtful person. Her beautiful smile and great personality really shined brightly tonight. She made our dining experience truly special. We were so relaxed and were able to enjoy our meal. Our choices were made with her expert information and advice. Great job Melissa! We really appreciate your efforts. Thank you. Parking: Tons. Behind and beside the restaurant.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Every time I come to Galveston Fish Tails is a MUST! Food & drinks are always great. On my last visit Chloe, our waiter, was fantastic ! She really made our dinner such a great experience, can t wait to go back !

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Chloe was very nice food was great will be back !! We came here after walking out of Bubua Gump shrimp and this place was 10 times the restaurant they are

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №27

Rating: 1

We loved this restaurant mostly for the view and used to come here very frequently for 20 years. The food was good and the service most of the time very good. In the last 3 years everything has been deteriorating. We thought every time that we won t come back anymore but still we really hoped they will fix the problems until yesterday. The waiting time was very very very long. The table was cleaned with a bar towel that smelled very bad and the most important the food was horrible. We asked for NO BUTTER on the grilled Red Snapper, just on the side. The fish was soaked in butter ( the so called butter is not butter at all) super dry and full of salt. The rice was fried in butter and very dry. The vegetables were mushy and the squash zucchini bitter too. We ordered the first bottle of wine that was finished before the food arrived (it took forever to bring the food because there were not enough waiters we were told) . We ordered a second bottle of wine when the food arrived and they brought it when we already finished our food. So nothing was right and we are never going back anymore. You can spend your many better elsewhere.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

I had the best waiter, I didnt get his name but when I needed help with my cocktail order he brought me Jeri and she was amazing got my drink just the way I wanted it. The staff is anazing!! Love them!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №29

Rating: 1

Food was tolerable. Terrible service. Took forever to get our food even though it wasn t packed. Won t be back. Over priced. Not worth it.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №30

Rating: 4

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №32

Rating: 2

Dont even bother, just go across the street to Bubba Gump instead. The waitress was rude, the catfish was nasty and low quality and tasted bad. The fish on the seafood platter tasted better. The fries were cold and soggy. The voodoo sauce tasted good. Fish tales was more expensive than Bubba Gump and we got similar plates.

Date: a month ago

Review №33

Rating: 2

Small servings and bad crab cakes

Date: a month ago

Review №34

Rating: 1

This place sucks. We were seated at a dirty table that wobbles. Then asked to move and manager rolled her eyes at us when we moved. The next waiter was horrible, we didnt get order taken for 45 minutes and when we finally got food we didnt even have silverware, then had to ask for it and refills. Then we had to stare at a hairy shirtless man in Daisy dukes while we ate cause theres obviously no dress code. The food was actually ok but do not waste your time coming here, theres so many places to choose from that actually want your business.

Date: a month ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Good

Date: a month ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Very good food .great atmosphere and customer service

Date: a month ago

Review №37

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №38

Rating: 4

You have a job as a dishwasher, Im looking for work

Date: a month ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

I sat over by the bar since it was just myself. My bartender was amazing and very helpful. I ordered the Broiled Trio Platter. It was very delicious, and it came out pretty quick. The restaurant wasnt that busy, so that is probably why. They have a corner in there that you can get some ice cream on your way out.

Date: a month ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

The coconut shrimp is my favorite at Fish Tails!

Date: a month ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

We went in for some appetizers & ice cream. Chloe was our server and she was awesome! She recommended the Shrimp Kisses and they didnt disappoint. Chloe even wrote down all the ice cream flavors so we could decide at our leisure. So many flavors! And BIG scoops! Definitely recommend!

Date: a month ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Had lunch here with the family on a weekday so it wasnt busy. It did take a quite bit of time to get us seated but once we did the service was stellar and the food came out quickly and was great. My wife said the Mardi Gras pasta was one of her new favorite meals.

Date: a month ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №45

Rating: 1

Do not go here. The waitstaff and busboys will straight up rob anything you leave on the table. Even if you come back within 5 minutes. Manager is in on it!!

Date: a month ago

Review №46

Rating: 4

The place is in a great location but everything seems fried. It might just be me and the service was immaculate

Date: a month ago

Review №47

Rating: 3

Dietary restrictions: Wife is allergic to shell fish and what she ordered she didnt have a reaction to..

Date: a month ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Great food and service.

Date: a month ago

Review №49

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Melissa h was fantastic. She was like white on rice she got everything covered and even found something ridiculous for my fiance. She was awesome food was just as good. Oysters always seem fresh!

Date: a month ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Very good food, good service, thank you for everything Sebastian, you made us feel very good, I recommend the place

Date: a month ago

Review №53

Rating: 3

Have to pay $15 for parking!

Date: a month ago

Review №54

Rating: 2

Service was awful, slow and inattentive. Restaurant was barely full with a ton of severs but took forever to get a refill. Food was solid but took way too long to come out.

Date: a month ago

Review №55

Rating: 1

As walking to our tables the mangers stated they better hurry up and eat and not be on social media it s was very disappointing as we are a group of six ladies who came to enjoy dinner. We asked for a supervisor to let them know what we heard and they was no apology givin to us. Saying sorry for there inappropriate comment would have surfaced for us but instead we were giving bad excuses from not only one person on the management but 2 members. ( the same two that made the comment) Is that how managers are supposed to behave. I think not. After this we had no choice but leave and go the restaurant across the street.

Date: a month ago

Review №56

Rating: 1

RUDE management at this establishment. Accountability goes along way in the customer service industry. Went to Bubba Gumps across the street and received great service.

Date: a month ago

Review №57

Rating: 1

Man this place has gone downhill but prices keep going up. Paid way too much for the most bland fish tacos, dirty shrimp, wilted Caesar salad, and soggy calamari. The atmosphere sucks. Dirty windows with food smeared all over the walls, layers of dust on the blinds. Servers were very nice but cmon give them some help and let them serve decent food. You could take $10 off of everything on the menu and that what this trash would be worth.

Date: a month ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №60

Rating: 4

We visited for lunch during the week so it wasnt crowded. Our server Myosha was so friendly and helpful! She made sure I could eat safely as I have an egg allergy. I had the grilled shrimp, husband had the oyster poboy, and daughter had the fried calamari. Everything was nice and crispy, not greasy, and huge portions!

Date: a month ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Very nice hostess s, especially the Colombian gal

Date: a month ago

Review №62

Rating: 1

I don t write reviews but this is the worst restaurant I ve ever been to. Not only are the staff slow and unwelcoming, but the food is absolute garbage. If you come here with your family be prepared to pay at least $300-$400 for overrated raw food. This ain t it. Also, you gotta pay for 20 bucks for parking

Date: a month ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №64

Rating: 4

I did not eat here just got a desert. But as the waiters where bringing food to tables around us. The food looked super good.Lots of portion.

Date: a month ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Food was so delicious!

Date: a month ago

Review №66

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

We visited Katies yesterday and Fish Tales today. This was the winner. The flavors and portions were perfect. I got the steak and shrimp. Got the shrimp blackened. Excellent. We shared an order of crab legs. Cooked perfect. Broke apart easily and the meat stayed intact. My wife got the broiled trio with salmon, crab cakes, and shrimp. Excellent! Daughters got coconut shrimp and the crab and shrimp Alfredo. Everything was so good. We were so sharing bites back and forth so everyone could enjoy the flavors. Great service. Bobbi was on point! Would recommend making a reservation ahead of time. Its not cheap but it was worth it.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Great food and service

Date: 2 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

I love this place, good food, good service

Date: 2 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Visit 7-22-24: We went here for my birthday dinner. My friend and I shared the Fried Seafood Platter. Everything was crispy and delicious except the fish fillet. It was too chewy. We also ordered a side of hush puppies which were yummy. The girls had the kids grilled cheese meals and seemed to enjoy them. The waiter made sure to wish me a happy birthday more than once during our stay. All-in-all it was a great meal. The only two things I have to mention are 1) the Painkiller drink is not worth the price, too weak and 2) you have to pay $15 to park here. Parking: The parking lot charges $15 because people park there to walk across to the pier. You have to pay even if youre just eating at the restaurant. If it wouldnt have been a special occasion we would have eaten somewhere else just because of the fee.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 3

Stopped here for a quick eat. We did come in to grab drinks and appetizers so I can really say much about the other part of the menu. But the oysters didnt leave me feeling the food would be any better. The texture was too rubbery Ive eaten plenty of oysters and Ive never had any taste like that. The shrimp cocktail was slightly disappointing . The waitress was great no issues with her she was very attentive and friendly. The tables we were sat on were very close and tight with the other set of tables. We were a party of 13 and the other 2 parties we had to each side were as big or bigger so it made it difficult to be comfortable. Im not sure how I left feeling about this location. May need to give it another try on our next Galveston trip

Date: 2 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Had the Yellow fin tuna cooked absolutely perfect

Date: 2 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Great place to eat. Service was great! We had the broiled trio and it did not disappoint. Our kids enjoyed the kids menu. Will definitely be back when in the area. Food

Date: 2 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Sierra and the staff.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Everything we tried was amazing.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

We had an amazing dinner Saturday night . Food was good and service was top notch . Our waitress, Zeynep, was outstanding . She was extremely busy but didn t miss a beat on taking care of us. Javier the general manager came by to check on us and he was extremely nice . You will not be disappointed with Fish Tales and ask to be seated in Zeynep area if possible

Date: 2 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 3

Wanted outside deck, but due to staffing shortage, not recommended. Got a upstairs inside table. Seemed okay. But when we ordered our food, only half our groups ever came out. Waited, nothing. Finally had to ask. Then it finally came with no apology as we were told the manager would. Nothing. Really not that good. Recommend a better seafood restaurant by Pier 21.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 2

The server was from Turkey she was very friendly and outgoing however the fish and chips were like fish sticks will not eat there again

Date: 2 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

It was nice to be in Galveston after Hurricane Beryl! Its almost business as usual. This is a favorite place to eat and enjoy the view. The food took a minute today, but it was worth the wait. The weather was perfect, it would be nice if you didnt have to pay for parking. $15! We have been there before around lunchtime and didnt have to pay. I am not sure how it works but it says Pleasure Pier on the lot, so if you dine here , youre out $15. This is upsetting and i could go on forever. Its fun to get out of Houston and Galveston is a groovy getaway. The food at Fish Tales was excellent!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 4

Had drinks at bar, staff was attentive. Was a nice relaxing time after the storm.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 2

They had a smaller menu, Im assuming, due to the recent hurricane, prices were kinda high, but the food was just okay. Nothing special. I got the chicken sandwich($15), and my wife got the peel and eat shrimp($16). Im sure this place is mainly liked for the novelty of being across from pleasure pier because the food was sub-par. I couldve walked across the street to the Chick-fil-A and gotten a chicken sandwich from there for cheaper and it taste better too. First and last time there.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Fish Tales is right across from Pleasure Pier and the beach giving you a spectacular view. I also thought the drink selection was perfect. The service was attentive and friendly as well In conclusion, Fish Tales is perfect for a relaxed meal by the beach with great food and drinks. Dont miss their crab balls theyre the best! If youre near the beach, stop by and enjoy !!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 1

Date: 2 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

As I have been to fishtails many times. This was my first time taking a good friend of mine. She loved it. The food and service were good. She also enjoyed the drinks. Parking: You can park in the parking lot next to the restaurant. There is a 15 dollar fee. No matter if you are eating in the restaurant or going over to pleasure pier.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

It was our familys first time dining at this restaurant, and we were immediately greeted by friendly faces upon entry. We requested an indoor table with a view and were promptly escorted to our seat by the cheerful staff. Our server quickly attended to us, serving our drinks and taking our initial order without delay. The appetizer arrived promptly as well. We ordered the pan-seared yellowfin tuna, fried chicken BLT, gumbo soup, and calamari. Each dish was served warm and met our expectations in terms of taste. Overall, we loved both the food and the service. The view was an added bonus. Dietary restrictions: We are allergic to peanut and were able to dine here safely. Parking: No valudation availabke here. We paid $15 for parking. Kid-friendliness: Good sekection of kids meal

Date: 2 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

The sea food was fantastic. Bar drinks were great Servers were spot on and very friendly. Had a great view of the water . Food : 5/5 |

Date: 2 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Was a decent food for the price. Kind salty but eatable. Nice view thou if you sit outside by the balcony.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 4

Food and service were good. It is pricey though and there arent a whole lot of choices.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 1

The food was a little pricey, and the quality was average at best. The bad part is there is no parking and you have to pay $15 to park. When you go to pay for your meal, they want you to go to an online website that asked way too many personal questions. Very doubtful I would return to this place Parking: you have to pay $15 to park at this restaurant

Date: 2 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 1

Overpriced, salty, nasty frozen food.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 1

We wanted to eat at Fish Tales because there Gumbo is so delicious, but we did not because they wanted to charge us $15 to park!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Terrace is everything! Tuna tacos are delicious it was my first time here and no disappointed! It s a family friendly treasure in Galveston. Food

Date: 2 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Our waiter was very good! He was so nice and helpful to all of us

Date: 3 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 2

Went for dinner, sat at a table across from kitchen door opening. I was ready to go immediately, from what I could see in kitchen I felt sick. Dirty , dirty, dirty, food all over the floor, side of walls dirty, we were shocked. Prep area outside the kiten area nasty, and shouldnt be located in such a public area. There was an extension cord laying in kitchen floor, people stepping on it, guy finally picks up and gathers it only to throw on floor outside kitchen, then proceeds to not change gloves as fixing fries. The womens restroom, I thought a pipe had a leak or something, floor covered in water, door and walls nasty. Food was a 2 star at best, the seafood platter was probably the best choice ordered. Breading pudding was very good. We eat at alot of Landrys properties, and couldnt believe this is one of them. Although as far as the seafood restaurants go, seems as the quality of food could be much better. Our waitress gets 5 stars, she was excellent. Spending $180.00 for 4 to eat, I rather spend my money at Pappadeauxs.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Marilu offered us a wonderful service And the food was excellent Food

Date: 3 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Food was delicious. Service was wonderful. Will definitely come back.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

I like that its across the street from the beach with a good view of the beach as well as pleasure Pier, and the food is good. The Pleasure Pier Parking adjacent to the restaurant is $15, and theres usually a 20 to 30 minutes wait on the weekends for a table, so plan ahead.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 1

Placed kids order right away, took 20 minutes ! Waitress super slow coming back to take adults orders. After 1 hour, still NO FOOD

Date: 3 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Great place.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 1

Bad service... they didnt want to serve me just because we speak Spanish. We are tourists and they treat us badly just because of the language. They have to improve the staff or make a change in general. The waiter was only upset because we asked someone in Spanish. We had to leave the restaurant because no one wanted to serve us. I call on the owners or managers of the premises. I dont know if they are racist or I just know whats going on.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

The Pina Coladas are so good. Please try one!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 3

Date: 3 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 2

Great location with view on the historic pier. Good atmosphere. Sadly my server seemed disinterested and the food (fish and chips) was just about passable. Good portion and the fish was good but the fries were undercooked and tasteless. Felt like they wanted to rush me out the door after I was done eating. Food

Date: 3 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 4

Good food, good atmosphere.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Anther top notch place for food and drinks in Galveston! Friendly staff! Food was a little pricey but tasted good.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 2

Ugh where do I start. It s one of those places where you can t get in on other places. The food is so regular and over priced. I got the shrimp platter and asked if I wanted to replace the oysters with shrimp, and I did. They didn t put extra shrimp. And they put it on a bed of fries so it ll look like more. I don t think I ll go back.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Visited last Saturday evening. Awesome food and service!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Great place to eat and atmosphere was fabulous

Date: 3 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

We enjoyed lunch on their patio. Drinks and food was delicious. Service was awesome. Recommend anyone to check this place out.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 4

Perfect spot to watch the sea and enjoy the atmosphere!!! Make sure to sit outside on the second floor!!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Great food and service with beach views. Right across the street from Pleasure Pier.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Very good service and tasty food, we are ready for the next visit

Date: 3 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 1

Ordered a grilled flounder sandwich. The fish came out burned and super thin. Horrible experience. 0 rating. The manager never offered to make it better.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Good food and great service. Will definitely be back when in Galveston

Date: 3 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 2

Date: 3 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Sierra provided excellent service at Fish Tails, ensuring a delightful dining experience with her attentiveness and friendly demeanor.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 1

Fish Tales in Galveston is yet another testament to the dismal failure that is Landry s corporate restaurant chain. If you re in the mood for gross, frozen seafood that likely hails from the far reaches of a Chinese processing plant, then by all means, step right up. Otherwise, save your taste buds and head for literally anywhere else. From the moment I walked in, it was clear that Fish Tales is just another cog in the Landry s machine, churning out soulless, flavorless dishes with all the charm of a DMV waiting room. The ambiance? Think tacky nautical theme meets fast food joint. It s a place where plastic fish decor goes to die, alongside your hopes for a decent meal. Let s start with the seafood platter, a veritable horror show on a plate. The shrimp were rubbery and tasteless, likely frozen long enough to have seen several presidential administrations come and go. The fish? If there was any actual fish beneath the thick, greasy batter, it remained well hidden. It had the consistency of an eraser and the flavor profile of wet cardboard. The calamari was a chewy, oily mess that tasted more like fried rubber bands than anything remotely edible. And then there was the crab cake. Calling this an abomination is an insult to abominations everywhere. It was a mushy, bland patty with no discernible crab flavor, drowned in a nondescript sauce that did nothing to mask its inherent mediocrity. It s as if the chef set out to create the most forgettable crab cake in existence and succeeded spectacularly. The sides were equally dismal. The fries were limp and soggy, a far cry from the crispy perfection one would hope for. The coleslaw was a sad, wilted affair, drowning in a cloyingly sweet dressing that could double as pancake syrup. Even the hush puppies, usually a safe bet, were dense and flavorless, a fitting companion to the rest of this tragic meal. Service was as uninspired as the food. The staff seemed to be going through the motions, devoid of any enthusiasm or genuine interest in providing a good dining experience. It was clear that they, too, had given up hope somewhere between serving yet another plate of frozen shrimp and dodging complaints from equally disappointed diners. If you re in Galveston and craving seafood, avoid Fish Tales like the plague. There are plenty of local joints that understand the meaning of fresh, flavorful seafood and know how to deliver a meal that doesn t make you question your life choices. Fish Tales is a blight on the culinary landscape, a stark reminder that corporate mediocrity should never be mistaken for quality dining. One star is far too generous for this frozen food fiasco.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Went here on my Birthday with my fiancé the food here was so good, With one hell of a view of the pleasure pier. Highly Recommend the seared tuna also our server Sierra was so friendly and helpful

Date: 3 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Super high quality food. The fish dishes were like butter. Really enjoyed this meal. Ate too much but enjoyed every minute. Prices are fair and service is way above normal. Cant recommend more.. Special praise to Melissa, the finest effort available. Her effort to serve makes Mother Teresa look like a quitter.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Our sever Bobby was top notch, all the staff was very welcoming, and food was GREAT!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 4

Food was okay, service needed a little work, but ended up fine.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 2

Used to love this place, but its gone down hill big time!!! Manager was short tempered with my cousin who had made reservations for the group!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Nice place to come see the Pier and water and get some good food. Really great service. Also the food was perfect.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 3

Have eaten here several times & loved it. We usually plan a trip to Fish Tales as a part of our Galveston visits. Was very cold on the patio, so they kindly moved us (and ultimately everyone else seated there) inside. Problem this time was spring break (3/21). They had more than they could handle. Angry customer required a visit from local law enforcement (he had been waiting 20 min to be seated, and was belligerent, even though his reservation wasnt for another 15 min.) Drunk guy beside us during dinner was standing (wobbly) in his chair trying to get a drone style photo of his group, took a table visit from the mgr to get him down. Another teenager had to be almost carried out, too drunk to walk. As a result of the chaos, the service & food were not up to their usual standard. Opt for the coconut shrimp and avoid the fish & chips. Update: visited again last night (6/24) and the experience was totally different. Smaller crowd, no wait to be seated on the deck outside. Weather was fabulous, Service was okay, friendly but not attentive (empty glasses not refilled until we asked for more). Unfortunately they were out of coconut shrimp, so had a burger and it was excellent! I would be remis if I didnt mention parking. Since pleasure pier took over the parking around the restaurant, you now have to pay ($15), or park on the street somewhere within the surrounding neighborhood. Depending on day/time you may have a long walk.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 1

You have to pay for parking, and it was $$$ for mid food

Date: 3 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 3

The food was ok. The taste was not really giving fresh. The food was almost tasteless

Date: 3 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 3

Food is okay

Date: 3 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 3

Food was not hot but great flavor. Service has always been a challenge. Great views Parking: Parking can be a challenge

Date: 3 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 1

My family and I went there tonight. Service was great- FOOD WAS TERRIBLE! Very disappointing.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Very much needed stop after the long drive from dallas . Jeri was a awesome bartender ! Helped us right away and got us our food quickly :) , definitely a stop if you re in galveston

Date: 3 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Awesome customer service

Date: 3 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 4

Tasty, but expensive and a lack of gluten free options. Parking costs $15

Date: 3 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

We come every time we are in Galveston and haven t had a bad e Prince anytime we have been here. The atmosphere is great, views are great, service was exceptional and the food very good. We had the shrimp kisses. They were perfect and we had fried fish and fried shrimp, all were fantastic. They get busy on a weekend but it is expected if you are in this area and visiting pleasure pier.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 4

The food was good. Had the chicken BLT. I would like to see a spicy version. The atmosphere was good, pretty busy. Cameron, our service was great. He made me a fresh pot of coffee in the afternoon, he was attentive and prompt. Its definitely a recommended.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Best food in Galveston! Great view and fantastic service!! Dietary restrictions: Celiac friendly!!! Kid-friendliness: My grandchildren had so much fun! We had a huge party and they treated us fantastic!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

We sat on the lower level and could still see the beach/ocean. We had amazing Pina Coladas, excellent service and wonderful food. Wow the bacon wrapped shrimp, just wow. We had the fried seafood platter. Yum.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 2

Europeans: please don t try the icecreams! It s sugar and milk with a little of flavour of something super processed The standard is low

Date: 4 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

This is a staple for seafood in Galveston. Food is always consistent. It isn t fine dining but is always good. The view is great on the patio and is across the street from the beach front.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 4

Beautiful dining spot outside! Loved the vibe and the service was good! The food could use a revamp and focus more on local fish etc. a little on the pricey side, but the view is well worth it. Parking: Plenty of parking but it costs $12 to do so.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Food and service was perfect!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

I had come in on Memorial Day and enjoyed their Shrimp and Crab Alfredo! It was quite filling and for me, worth the price! Our server, Miranda was awesome! The restaurant looked really well taken care of. Will be coming back again!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Went with some friends for Memorial Day so it was a bit busy. None the less we were sat almost immediately. Miranda our server was amazing and so friendly. Adam the manager checked in on us several times to make sure everything was up to par. I had a passion fruit mojito which was sweet and yummy. Me and my husband got the oysters to start off which were amazing. Also got some calamari 10/10 and we got the shrimp and crab fettuccine. The portions were good and all the plates were empty by the end of dinner. 10/10 would go again. The atmosphere was terrific as well. Like maple syrup.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

This is a fun place. We brought our kids the first visit. This was our second. Fun atmosphere with an ocean view. Oysters are fantastic and the staff is very fun and friendly. Parking: From what Ive seen, all parking is paid. The closer to the Pier, the busier the parking. Kid-friendliness: Completely kids friendly! Lots of things for them to look at and talk about. Our kids really enjoyed this resturant. Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

We absolutely love eating at fish tales when we visit Galveston. Staff is always great and the food is excellent

Date: 4 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 1

The food is okay. but the service is terrible! Beggening from the hosts, first and second floor hosts are rude and looks like youre asking for a favor to get a table even when you have a reservation already. Our waiter was fine, but sometimes he forgot that we were there. If youre really hungry I dont recommend you to come here. Dont wait to get your food for Less than 30 minutes. Also, you are not loosing anything really great the food had no flavor.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Went to eat here after a beach trip. Must say the food was amazing! Crab balls for an appetizer and crawfish. It was seasoned to perfection! Our waiter was magnificent, I don t quite remember his name but he did provide unforgettable service! 10/10 highly recommend!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Good option for any type of food. Good cocktails. Suggestion, if the place is popular with visitors to Galveston, they should hire more staff

Date: 4 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 3

Had to wait a long time to be seated (no one was in front of us just the host was nowhere around and the five or more employees standing nearby didnt acknowledge our presence.) Server was friendly but was pulling double duty as she was working the bar making drinks for all the orders upstairs. Food was good but took a long time to arrive (and we had only ordered appetizers.)

Date: 4 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Get service and friendly staff! They are also pet friendly! A+ the margarita swirl something was delicious!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 2

Reception: All three of the receptionists look sad and not interested in serving. Food: We order Fish and Chips, po boy, tasteless but big portion Atmosphere: Nice decor and clean. Outdoor can overlook the gulf Overall: May be go for the drink and sit outdoor for the view. They need improvment on services and food.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 4

The seafood at fish tales is some of the best in Galveston. Its right across from pleasure Pier which is neat to watch, especially in the evenings. It has an amazing patio and fun drinks. I would recommend to anyone. Only thing is remember its $12 to park no matter what.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Always great food and exceptional service.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

We were being treated by a friend and this was a wonderful selection! Parking is a little expensive or required walking (were old) but the food more than made up for that. Parking: A drop off area where elderly and disabled could get out while one hunts for parking would be nice.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Grate place to eat and hang out

Date: 4 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 1

We did not eat here so this isn t about the food. I ve been wanting to try this place everytime we come down Disappointment to say the least. Made reservations got there 10 mins before took 30 mins to seat then once seated waited 40 mins and still never got acknowledged we were there 2 waitress s and a manager walked by all around us and still never acknowledged!! I was upset needless to say we got up and left Was so disappointed at the service that I can t imagine trying again. Do better fish tails

Date: 4 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 2

Very expensive for a piece of fish with rice and veggies.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 1

We ordered crawfish & it was super salty. I could not eat it. I ended up trading it in for pasta which was worse . Never again will I step foot back in here again. Other than the food, out waitresss was sweet .

Date: 4 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 4

Food was a little over salted, but our server Britney was awesome. She was very attentive to our table

Date: 4 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 1

Went here and paid 12 dollars for parking on an empty Sunday night, got a table pretty quickly and ordered appetizers and drinks. It then took 30 minutes to see our waiter again. Eventually when he decided to show back up he took our order and disappeared again. He showed back up once more 20 minutes later and asked us again what we ordered as he hadn t put it in to the chefs. We cancelled our order and left. DONT waste your time, you re better off at millers a half mile down the road.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 1

Seems like a place where people go for a few cocktails. Food was bland and cold, not the servers fault tho. Our hostess was kind and professional but not enough for us to go back.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Great food, the waitress was awesome. However, having to pay $12 to park and eat will probably limit my visits.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Amazing place to visit while been in the island. The food was delicious. The seafood is definitely amazing and lizy or server was amazing. She paid attention to everything that we needed it and make sure we had a great service. I will definitely recommend this place to visit.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

We had great sea food and Chloe was very helpful and polite great food here! Plus a really nice view.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 4

Very nautical themed as it should be. We came here specifically for Crawfish, however after eating them, it felt as if they had already had them cooked and boiled them again to warm them up because a lot of them were dried out and hard. The seasoning was delicious but a little on the spicey side, so be prepared for that. I really wish they had bibs to eat because its really messy to eat and squirts on you. Our waitress was nice and made sure we were well taken care of. Overall, a pretty nice place and Im sure its cheaper than their neighbors.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Nice atmosphere, tasty food, friendly service

Date: 5 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 3

Date: 5 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Delicious Very good

Date: 5 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Food was so so very expensive

Date: 5 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE!! Matthew and Cameron are so funny! Love chatting with them when I come in!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 4

At first we waited for about 10 minutes before a server waited on us. There were two servers just keep passing by our table. Finally we got waited on. The food was good. Our server was nice.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Right across from the pier, its a great locale!! Sitting outside on the top deck is a must!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Love thier shrimp poboys !

Date: 5 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 2

For starters, the building here at Fish Tails is beautiful. I didnt get to go upstairs, but I enjoyed the view of Pleasure Pier and the Gulf of Mexico from downstairs. This is a premium spot to go and sit for PEOPLE WATCHING. The scenery was dynamic, especially because it was a sunny, cloudless day . The downstairs dining area was not too busy. I sat myself and was greeted by the young guy at the ice creamery named Jack. He looked a bit, jacked up!. But he was pleasant and generous since NO server immediately greeted me. Besides, ol, jacked up JACK. THEY looked at me as if to say why this man coming here to eat by himself. THANKS, JACK! Youre the hero. The deep-fried onions that come with the crab balls were SOOOO SALTY. Dont let your grandma who has high blood pressure eat these fried onions because you might be calling an AMBULANCE. I told my server JANE DOE; she insisted on having the cook reflour them, but this time they were not seasoned ONLY tasting like flour battered onions. Yuck! Can you imagine battered flour onions NO taste?? The crab balls were OK. I give them a 5 out of 10. They, too, were VERY SALTY, and the taste of the crab is undistinguished because of the OVERSEASONING... Parking: So much Much parking. But if youre coming to visit Thursday to Sunday (pre-summer) ARRIVE EARLIER THAN PLANNED. (hint*,hint*) Wheelchair accessibility: There was wheelchair access into the restaurant.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

I had the Fishermans Platter, with the very delicious bacon wrapped shrimp, fried oysters and grilled fish. Awesome!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Nothing but great things to say. Food was AMAZING and we had great friendly service as well. An absolute pleasure!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

We just happened to see this place and wanted to check it out. Waited a reasonable time considering it was dinner time on a weekend. The food and service was amazing! We are not from the area but would come back here the next time we come back

Date: 5 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Delicious tasting food, fresh shrimp and the best pasta you can eat. The view is spectacular and the wait time for a table is 15-20 minutes.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 1

Couldnt believe we had to pay 12.00 to park to eat here. They used to validate the parking ticket. This is a horrible way to treat your Restaurant customers. The Restaurant should have its own parking!!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

The balcony overlooking the gulf is a great setting for a very good meal. Fish Tales delivered on a very good dinner. Wheelchair accessibility: There is an elevator to get you around the stairs if you need it.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 4

The classic American restaurant bar

Date: 5 months ago

Review №200

Rating: 1

the host sat us on the balcony, which was our preference. The view was great. Sat there for about 30 minutes until a server asked if anyone had been with us. I told her no, she kept walking. Came back about 5-10 minutes later, took our order and Brought our water Took about 15 minutes to get my bar beverage. Food came out sooo cold, & we asked for 2 sides of ranch (when we ordered the food) Took about ten minutes to get that after the food came out. Didn t see my server again so I asked another employee if we could cash out, he went and got my server and Gave her my card to pay, in which took about TEN MINUTES FOR THAT and by the time I gave her my card what rush they did have was already cleared out!! No wait at the door when we got there. It was a Wednesday night. Been in the service industry long enough to tell the difference between in the weeds and just careless. I literally watched people get their food who sat down after us before we got our drinks. Crayyyyyyy.

Date: 5 months ago