Swann5 Posted March 19, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Sorry, I know there are quite a few recommendations already in various threads, but not with the specifics I'm looking for. We are staying on the island pre-cruise and are looking for a restaurant that may have both my husband's and my favourites: raw oysters and coconut shrimp. Or perhaps we need to have oysters as an appetizer at one restaurant and find the coconut shrimp for supper at a nearby restaurant. Any insights would be greatly appreciated! Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlyzmom Posted March 19, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 19, 2017 There is Landry's Seafood (more high end) then there is Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. I've had the coconut shrimp at Bubba Gump and it is great. I don't eat oysters, so I can't comment. Also Willy G's right next to the cruise port. Gaido's is a long time restaurant on the beach side that is very popular as well. You can look these up and see the menu items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted March 19, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Shrimp and Stuff would also have what you're looking for. I will be going there next month on our pre-cruise day before the Valor Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted March 19, 2017 #4 Share Posted March 19, 2017 For all restaurant menus : www.galveston.com/cuisine/ Raw oysters are seasonal - End of October to early April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted March 19, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 19, 2017 There is Landry's Seafood (more high end) then there is Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. I've had the coconut shrimp at Bubba Gump and it is great. I don't eat oysters, so I can't comment. Also Willy G's right next to the cruise port. Gaido's is a long time restaurant on the beach side that is very popular as well. You can look these up and see the menu items. Be aware that Bubba Gump's, Landry's and Willie G's are all owned by the same corporation and the food is more alike than different. Some of us are not fans as the price always exceeds the quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted March 20, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 20, 2017 What days precruise ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlyzmom Posted March 20, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Be aware that Bubba Gump's, Landry's and Willie G's are all owned by the same corporation and the food is more alike than different. Some of us are not fans as the price always exceeds the quality. Agreed. They price definitely exceeds the quality. But it's not awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singer4Him Posted March 24, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Shrimp and Stuff would also have what you're looking for. I will be going there next month on our pre-cruise day before the Valor This was going to be my suggestion. We found Shrimp & Stuff last year pre-cruise and I have to say, they have the best gumbo I've ever put in my mouth!!! I got a bowl of gumbo and DH and I split the seafood platter and it was more than enough for both of us. This was at the downtown location. They do have another more casual restaurant on the corner of 39th Blvd and O Avenue that I'm hoping we can try when we come down in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted March 25, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 25, 2017 This was going to be my suggestion. We found Shrimp & Stuff last year pre-cruise and I have to say, they have the best gumbo I've ever put in my mouth!!! I got a bowl of gumbo and DH and I split the seafood platter and it was more than enough for both of us. This was at the downtown location. They do have another more casual restaurant on the corner of 39th Blvd and O Avenue that I'm hoping we can try when we come down in September. Thanks for this tip. As long as they are open on our pre-cruise day which is Easter Sunday we are definitely going here. I love GUMBO and I live in Illinois. People up here don't know how to make GUMBO so I always look forward to it when I go south Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted March 25, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Thanks for this tip. As long as they are open on our pre-cruise day which is Easter Sunday we are definitely going here.I love GUMBO and I live in Illinois. People up here don't know how to make GUMBO so I always look forward to it when I go south Sent from my iPhone using Forums As many that are making the gumbo , the tastes will vary according . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted March 25, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 25, 2017 As many that are making the gumbo , the tastes will vary according . Oh I know. My very good friend lives in the Baton Rouge area. Her GUMBO is the best...so I will have to try it there just to see the difference Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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