Marc Cooper

Great spot with very friendly staff. Even the customers at the bar were very friendly! We tried the gumbo and it had a lot of meat in it! I will definitely be coming back and I would recommend others to check it out if they are in the area.

+3

B.

Food has always been very consistent and very good. Great views of the sunset if you walk to the end of their pier but unfortunately you can't see it from where you sit and eat.

Thu Pham

This is my husband and I go to place since it's so close to home. All the grilled plates are great especially if you sub the rice pilaf for coleslaw ❤️ they give you so much food, I typically eat like 1/3 of the plate and take home the rest. This is a must go when you're in the area!

Crystal Stiles

Service was top notch! Food was Devine! Hands down best seafood I've ever had! Been here many times and have never been disappointed! Would recommend to everyone! Leave the high price restaurants in Galveston and come to San Leon and taste what fresh seafood is supposed to taste like! The will even cook what you catch!

Anthony Anderson

Food was amazing. Gumbo, oysters and grilled shrimp and scallops were great!! Must try this restaurant if in the area

James Bachman

I absolutely loved this place! It was our first time visiting, and my wife and I were blown away. Our server, an older gentleman whose name I unfortunately can't remember, was outstanding—he anticipated our needs and we didn't have to ask for anything. Though the restaurant was packed, I initially thought we would be there all day. However, everything came out quickly, and the food was fantastic. The margaritas were perfect as well. We requested a seat outside to enjoy a nice ocean breeze, and that’s exactly what we got. I highly recommend this place!

+3

Kasey Ly

Topwater Grill completely stole our hearts. There’s something magical about dining by the water, the breeze, the view, and the calm all made it feel like a little escape. The food was delicious, the drinks were perfectly made, and everything was surprisingly affordable. Nicole took such good care of us with his warm, friendly service. It was the kind of night you don’t forget peaceful, romantic, and full of good vibes. We can’t wait to come back. 💙🌅🍷

+5

Carla Rausin

A hidden gem is you are outside of the area. We came for the Royal Red shrimp and they did not disappoint. Outside covered seating has you right on the water. Staff were fantastic and very friendly and attentive.

We drove 45 miles to have lunch here. It was a beautiful cool and sunny day in Houston and this was the perfect spot. Nestled right on the water with five docks for boat guests and also features a bo…

We drove 45 miles to have lunch here. It was a beautiful cool and sunny day in Houston and this was the perfect spot. Nestled right on the water with five docks for boat guests and also features a …

Just great food !!!! I have eaten there several times since the time they opened. And the services friendly personnel if you're hungry for seafood or a great steak then this is the place to go.

Today I celebrated my birthday at TopWater Grill. Everything was excellent - the service, food, dessert, wine and ambiance. We were amazed at the reasonable prices, high quality of food and huge po…

Today I celebrated my birthday at TopWater Grill. Everything was excellent - the service, food, dessert, wine and ambiance. We were amazed at the reasonable prices, high quality of food and h…

Today I celebrated my birthday at TopWater Grill. Everything was excellent - the service, food, dessert, wine and ambiance. We were amazed at the reasonable prices, high quality of food and huge po…

Today I celebrated my birthday at TopWater Grill. Everything was excellent - the service, food, dessert, wine and ambiance. We were amazed at the reasonable prices, high quality of food and huge po…

Today I celebrated my birthday at TopWater Grill. Everything was excellent - the service, food, dessert, wine and ambiance. We were amazed at the reasonable prices, high quality of food and huge po…

I really like this place. It was a great change of pace from the city. It almost felt like I was out of town somewhere and I guess technically I was, but not really. All the food was super tasty. A…

What an absolute gem. I sat outside right by the water -- beautiful view, perfect weather, and that calm breeze that just makes you forget about real life for a bit.\n\nThe server was fantastic -- …

Great food, staff, and ambiance. One of my father place to eat lunch before passed. I will always have a special place in my heart for Topwater Grill

The restaurant is right in the water. The ambiance is awesome. They have a sea vibe and the decor is nice. The wait staff is very friendly and the service was excellent. The food was awesome and th…

I celebrated my birthday at TopWater Grill with family during lunch. Everything was excellent - the service, food, dessert, wine and ambiance. We were amazed at the reasonable prices, high quality…

I celebrated my birthday at TopWater Grill with family during lunch. Everything was excellent - the service, food, dessert, wine and ambiance. We were amazed at the reasonable prices, high quality…

I celebrated my birthday at TopWater Grill with family during lunch. Everything was excellent - the service, food, dessert, wine and ambiance. We were amazed at the reasonable prices, high qua…

I celebrated my birthday at TopWater Grill with family during lunch. Everything was excellent - the service, food, dessert, wine and ambiance. We were amazed at the reasonable prices, high quality…

I celebrated my birthday at TopWater Grill with family during lunch. Everything was excellent - the service, food, dessert, wine and ambiance. We were amazed at the reasonable prices, high quality…

This is great little casual place on the water that has delicious, fresh seafood. Their customer service is amazing! Our waiter Jeffrey was so attentive and thoughtful. It really made our dining exp…

This is great little casual place on the water that has delicious, fresh seafood. Their customer service is amazing! Our waiter Jeffrey was so attentive and thoughtful. It really made our dining e…

This is great little casual place on the water that has delicious, fresh seafood. Their customer service is amazing! Our waiter Jeffrey was so attentive and thoughtful. It really made our dining…

This is great little casual place on the water that has delicious, fresh seafood. Their customer service is amazing! Our waiter Jeffrey was so attentive and thoughtful. It really made our dining e…

The food, the service, and the view everything was simply exceptional. Our server, Nick, was outstanding. He was attentive, friendly, and incredibly accommodating, even going out of his way to prepar…

The food, the service, and the view everything was simply exceptional. Our server, Nick, was outstanding. He was attentive, friendly, and incredibly accommodating, even going out of his way to prep…

The food, the service, and the view everything was simply exceptional. Our server, Nick, was outstanding. He was attentive, friendly, and incredibly accommodating, even going out of his way to pr…

The food, the service, and the view everything was simply exceptional. Our server, Nick, was outstanding. He was attentive, friendly, and incredibly accommodating, even going out of his way to prep…

We went there to sit outside on the water, enjoy a meal, and relax. We took one of the covered, rocking booths on the dock and started with the Royal Red shrimp appetizer which was cooked perfec…

We went there to sit outside on the water, enjoy a meal, and relax. We took one of the covered, rocking booths on the dock and started with the Royal Red shrimp appetizer which was cooked perfec…

Great food and service with a casual, welcoming atmosphere! The *Royal Red* shrimp on the appetizer menu is amazing. I also loved the shrimp coleslaw. Our waitress was so friendly and helpful. We w…

We've been here twice in the last month. The first time we just wanted to try it out and sat outside in the rockers. Great view and atmosphere! The second time, we brought the whole family for a bi…

We've been here twice in the last month. The first time we just wanted to try it out and sat outside in the rockers. Great view and atmosphere! The second time, we brought the whole family for a bi…

Fried shrimp and red snapper were awesome, everything was perfect ! Moderately priced, highly recommend!

Really nice view sitting by water. We sit outside. We ordered stuffed flounder. Very little flounder and it was overwhelmed by rich sauce & stuffing. The torpedoes appetizer reaaly good

I'm native from Cincinnati, so let me tell you that this is the best seafood I've ever had! I had the garlic parmesan oysters and a shrimp po boy meal, and it was incredible. The staff is really friendly, the food came out really fast, and the view from inside the restaurant was really pretty. My only minor nitpick is the establishment appears to be pretty old, and the inside could use a little sprucing up. Other than that, this place gets top marks from me.

A. Martinez

My wife and I have been coming to Top Water Bar and Grill off and on for about 18 years now if my memory serves me right. The food and service have improved with time. I was really glad it opened again after Hurricane Ike and I remember driving there off and on to see the progress they were making to re-open. My wife and guests always order the lunch special catfish and shrimp with two or three hush puppies, cole slaw and french fries for around $10 and at the time back in 2019 was a very good value for the quantity served. I always placed an order for three more pieces of fried catfish for a few dollars more. In November 2020, I posted that I was saddened to say that "lunch specials" are no longer offered. As of July 2025 I discovered once again the lunch menu is back but with some new changes on their menu. So the 3 piece fried cat fish and "large" Gulf shrimp are not on the lunch menu, but it is still offered at its regular price of around $17.99. They now have the "popcorn" shrimp & fried fish, coleslaw, french fries, & 2 hush puppies for $11.50 Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Covid seems to have had a lasting negative effect and is still making it difficult for both restaurants & customers to benefit anymore. I tried the Grilled Tilapia Los Sueños for the first time back a few years ago, and I was left "very" disappointed in the overall flavor and presentation. In my opinion, there are some things that just don't go together like black beans with grilled fish but to each his own. I know I probably could have substituted the beans for something else like I did with the steam veggies instead of rice, but my real problem was the missing flavor of spices on the fish. Adding salt only enhanced the tomato flavor. The chopped tomato overpowered any chance for flavor the fish had to offer. In fact, the baked fish lacked any seasoning at all. The small chunks of what seemed like tropical fruit did not give the meal any chance for flavor either. On my most recent visit, though, in 2025, I did not notice this dish on their menu, but then again, I didn't really search for it due to my earlier disappointment. On the plus side, the fried appetizers we "always" order like the crab meat stuffed pickled jalapeño called "torpedos" are covered in a crispy batter & are still consistently very good. They come w/t ranch dressing but I always order a side of their homemade tarter sauce to dip the stuffed Jalapeños. We also ordered the mushroom tops stuffed with crab meat and covered in what looks like mozzarella cheese. In the beginning, we had a problem with our grilled orders and alcohol drinks, but they are better today. The blackened redfish and grilled snapper with veggies and wild rice is my wife's favorite. The Mahi-mahi avocado is basically seared on the outside with a raw pink center like sushi but good quality, no fishy taste at all, and sliced avocados. The gumbo is consistently good, but I don't care too much for lobster etouffee... a little too salty for my taste. While I really love to eat good scallops, the scallops I ordered here were just a simple dish of 4 seasoned scallops that lacked something to be desired. I hope in the future they are more creative with this dish by adding lemon buttered grits as a bed or filler on the bottom of the scallops or even add garlic mashed potatoes to this dish just like many other restaurants serve to enhance the flavor and delicious experience. The staff is friendly and very attentive to keep your drinks filled. Overall, Top Water Grill remains, as before, hurricane Ike, a favorite place to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with a scenic view of the bay at April Fool Point. It is also a place with good food, friendly service, and hand crafted drinks. Although I don't come as often as I wish due to the distance I have to travel anytime during the year, I discovered recently that sometimes it is worth making the trip to experience something new. Fast forward to July 4th. 2025 was not a bad place to visit for the fireworks celebration minus the large crowds.

+5

Michael Maxim

1st time experience. I ordered the Chili Lime Redfish (the fish was fresh and seasoned well) and my wife order the Drunken Flounder (the Ponchatrain sauce was bland). The service was good.

J. BISBAL

We drove with my supercar friends lastweekend, it's far from Houston. Good place to eat if you're in the area, the burger and fries were good, fast service. Plenty of parking.

Di Leigh

We were recommended this place by friends who have eaten here before when in town so we decided to drive out here give it a try on a Friday evening. We were seated outside right away and then waited, and waited, and waited for someone to at least acknowledge us. Finally after waiting 15 minutes, I called the front desk to ask if they could send someone out to take our drink order. After another 8 minutes, Nicholas came out. He apologized for the wait, took our drink order and offered a free appetizer. Mind you, the table next to us was seated a few minutes prior to us, were acknowledged and served immediately by their waitress. Not sure if she couldn’t handle more than one table at a time or if they were under staffed. The table seated next us on the other side had to wait too until Nicholas came out. I don’t believe he was the normal waitstaff for that area. From that point, our service and food was good. My husband had their gumbo. He gets it where ever we go and said this was the best by far! I asked Nicholas if the grilled red snapper and shrimp were good. He said is the top dish ordered there. So that’s what I got. My husband ordered the 12 piece fried shrimp - was good but he couldn’t finish it all. Took the remaining pieces to go. The red snapper and shrimp was good too. At that point we requested our tab. It was brought to us and then we waited AGAIN. After 10 minutes we finally took our tab to the inside bar to ask them if they could ring it up there. They did. I forgot to mention that the booth they sat us in outside was a pretty cool glider but it was broken like an overweight person had sat in it. See photo. In conclusion; the food is great! Service, not so much! Will not be back with so many other options around!!

+1

Service and location are great. Fun outdoor dining at sunset. Food? not so much. The Wahoo special was ok, the fish being great and the jalapeño cream sauce awful. Vegetable sides were generous and f…

Service and location are great. Fun outdoor dining at sunset. food? not so much. The Wahoo special was ok, the fish being great and the jalapeño cream sauce awful. Vegetable sides were generous a…

service and location are great. Fun outdoor dining at sunset. Food? not so much. The Wahoo special was ok, the fish being great and the jalapeño cream sauce awful. Vegetable sides were generous and…

Service and location are great. Fun outdoor dining at sunset. Food? not so much. The Wahoo special was ok, the fish being great and the jalapeño cream sauce awful. Vegetable sides were generous and…

Great views and very nice outdoor dining when there's a breeze. Shaded tables. Food is very fresh. (I will say that our most recent order included a very old, shrimpy tasting coleslaw that we didn'…

Great views and very nice outdoor dining when there's a breeze. Shaded tables. Food is very fresh. (I will say that our most recent order included a very old, shrimpy tasting coleslaw that we didn'…

The location view is amazing, you can come and enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset. The food is good and big portions. The service is okay. I enjoy the place and definitely recommend this place.

The Good:\nThe food was amazing. Highly recommend the Diablo Oysters! The outdoor seating was beautiful, with breezy waterfront views and super comfy booths, they even rocked! The hostess was incre…

Excellent restaurant, near the sea and raisonnable prices.\n\n The service is excellent and you can see it's not a tourist spot where it's expensive for nothing.\n\nAlways ask locals for restaura…

Service was great as was the ambiance but the food and prices were outrageous. If I pay $28 for blackened redfish I expect a pretty good redfish. We also had the chicken mariposa which was just ok.…

We took our 80 year old parents to our favorite restaurant last night. After waiting 40 minutes to be seated a table of 4 came in the door, cut straight to the hostess stand and gave Audrey the hostess cash. She accepted the money and sat them immediately. We were very disappointed as were several others who had been waiting in line for a long time. Food was and always is great. I can't say enough about our server, Jeff. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and prompt. Cheers to the bartender for the best margaritas on the planet.

I walked in with an energy drink(Bloom) and the waiter Lorenzo came to my table and said "I don't think u can bring drinks in here" so I told him sorry but im almost done with it cuz I drove from W…

I walked in with an energy drink(Bloom) and the waiter Lorenzo came to my table and said "I don't think u can bring drinks in here" so I told him sorry but im almost done with it cuz I drove from W…

This was by far one of the worst restaurants I've ever ate at. The only positive things about this restaurant is the ocean view and comfortable outdoor seating but other than that, it was just …

We usually love dining here but not so much this evening, sad because it was my husband birthday. We had the grill red snapper & shrimp, it was so dry, cold & not fresh at all. Very disappointed i…