Genuine hospitality, a vibrant atmosphere, and impeccable attention to service!

Featuring incredible gourmet cuisine in a quaint, elegant, and relaxed yet energized atmosphere, Saltwater Grill is conveniently located in the heart of bustling downtown Galveston Island. We are dedicated to making every visit perfection by providing impeccable service, incredible gourmet cuisine, a unique atmosphere, and flawless attention to every detail. Join us for lunch, dinner, or dessert and drinks.

Our Chefs Recommend

Shared Starters

  • Chilled Seafood Medley
    22.00
    Lump crab meat, jumbo Gulf shrimp, and Ahi tuna served with a citrus vinaigrette.
  • BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
    16.00
    Over creamy chreese grits with andouille & sweet corn in spicy Creole butter
  • Chardonnay Mussels
    15.00
    Steamed in a white wine pesto cream broth accented with fine herbs. Served with grilled bread.
  • Golden-Fried Calamari
    12.00
    Served with a zesty marinara sauce. Add (6) Fried Shrimp +6.00
  • Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
    18.00
    With a creamy bed of grilled corn and Tasso ham relish, topped with jumbo lump crab

For Dinner

  • Filet Mignon
    36.00
    8 oz. Tender Certified Angus Beef® Filet
  • Chilean Sea Bass & Jumbo Crab
    40.00
    Pan-roasted sea bass over spinach couscous and jumbo lump crab with lemon garlic butter.
  • Saltwater Seafood Trio
    38.00
    Pan-roasted Atlantic salmon, topped with two grilled Cajun-spiced shrimp. Served over spinach couscous and jumbo lump crab with lemon garlic butter.
  • Chef Walker’s Lobster Creation
    43.00
    Lobster, crabcake & jumbo shrimp with asparagus & risotto

Restaurant of the Year

 

Winner 2016 & 2017

Galveston.com

Diner’s Choice Award

 

Winner 2018

OpenTable

Best of Houston

 

Winner 2018

TripExpert

Now Celebrating 20 Years!

“If you’re looking for a warm and vibrant fine-dining experience with impeccable service, we hope you will join us for lunch, dinner, or Happy Hour.”

Since our opening in September of 1999, we have set new standards by focusing on impeccable service and a unique style of cuisine that centers around grilled, broiled, and steamed seafood from all over the US as well as our unique brand of Kettle cooking, tender hand-cut Certified Angus Beef® steaks, and other unique offerings. Our staff has been together for years, and this comfortable atmosphere helps to create a unique and unforgettable experience for our guests.

Join us for an Extraordinary Experience!

Lunch

Dinner

Happy Hour

  • Never had a bad meal/appetizer/cocktail here -- even off the ridiculously cheap Happy Hour menus! Great selection and prices for top quality seafood! Bartenders are friendly and I love eating at the bar there... You will not be disappointed!

    Stacy P.

  • The food was awesome. We had dinner here since we were going to the concert at the Opera House. It was right across the street. So glad we did. Will be going back because it was so good. The homemade cheesecake was the best ending to our meal too.

    Debbie B.

  • This is one of our most favorite restaurants period. So far, everything has been great. This trip I had the BBQ and the Parmesan oysters. Superb! The seafood cocktail appetizer is a MUST, and the Creme Brulee is the best around!

    T.K.

  • What an awesome evening! Food was wonderful, our bartender/server Mikayla was just as wonderful! Never had a bad experience at Saltwater Grill. One of my favorite entree’s was no longer on the menu... their outstanding chef made it for me!

    Wydell D.

  • Of all my travels this is definitely a gem!! The food was cooked perfect & the service was excellent!!

    Cindy N.

  • Chef Ed Roberts really made the evening special. The food was carefully prepared and the quality was above reproach. We will absolutely be back and will make this the place we send our friends.

    Alexander D.

  • Went on a recommendation from a friend and was not disappointed. My wife had the best Almond coconut shrimp that she had ever had. She never gives high marks and this dish got a 10 out of 10. I had blackened shrimp which was excellent as well. We will be back for sure!

    Phil L.

  • This place rocks! The food is delicious and the service is outstanding. If you're looking for a great experience, this is the place to eat.

    Shelby L.

  • Every piece of food from the appetizer to the main dish and the dessert was amazingly tasty. The best scallops I have ever eaten. The ahi tuna appetizer, to die for. The creme brûlée was maybe the most tasty and made to perfection. Great dining experience!

    Chelly W.

  • One of the best overall restaurant experiences we've ever had. From the moment we met our waitstaff, to the moment we had the amazing oysters, the amazing redfish and shrimp, the amazing ribeye...you get the point. I will urge everyone that visits the island to make this a mandatory stop.

    Jordan S.

  • The steak and scallops were melt in your mouth perfection. The grilled shrimp, fried asparagus with crab, crab mac and cheese...all a delight!

    Darla C.

  • Family LOVED our dinner! Enough to fill up two hungry teenagers too. Lobster bisque, seafood gumbo, fish, shrimp, scallops, and amazing desserts! Thanks for a great dinner!

    Maggie B.

  • I am a vegan and you made this fantastic grilled veggie plate for me. It was delicious and your staff was super friendly and helpful, I really appreciated that! Thanks for the hospitality!

    Daniela L.

  • Really special. Oysters were fresh and the right size. Blackened redfish was perfectly seasoned. 4th time to eat at this restaurant and have enjoyed each visit. Highly recommend if interested in exceptional seafood.

    Joseph W.

  • We had the Crab MAC and Cheese appetizer and it was unbelievable! I had the lobster dish special, and it was also amazing. I am a huge seafood fan and this place is now at the top of my list of favorites.

    Larry N.

  • The snapper special was delicious. It was blackened perfectly and served with a delicious lemon sauce, tomato basil risotto, and green beans. I have never been disappointed at Saltwater Grill

    Glenetta H.

  • Fun atmosphere, great food, friendly staff!

    Ernie G.

  • Best happy hour on the island, delicious entrees!!

    Joyce G.

  • Food was phenomenal! Service was great. Always love our experiences when we go.

    Dana

  • Awesome wine selection, fresh seafood, and terrific service. Perfect location for our anniversary!

    Larah

“Most any time of the year, this stylish Strand-area restaurant is packed to the gills, so reservations are definitely recommended.

Shiny stainless-steel buckets produce the menu items identified as “from the kettle:’ including a full-bodied-gumbo, the island’s best steamed mussels and a lighter version of shrimp scampi. As good as all of these are, the kitchen turns out some of its own wonders. Seafood catches change daily but are always reliable. A recent visit hooked tasty versions of grilled snapper, salmon and sea bass. This restaurant could hold its own anywhere. If it were in Houston, in fact, you would never be able to get a table.”

– Houston Press

2017 Post Office

Genuine hospitality, a vibrant atmosphere, and impeccable attention to service!

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Over 20 years ago, Galveston Restaurant Group saw a need for gourmet cuisine in a quaint, relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere, and Saltwater Grill is the manifestation of that dream. If you are looking for impeccable fine-dining, an unforgettable meal, and service that is second-to-none, we hope you will visit us at Saltwater Grill!