Nicks Kitchen and Beach Bar - Galveston (TX)

5 /5 Lauri B: 11/14/2025: What a great experience! Virginia was our server. She was great right out of the gate! We chose inside dining since it was still a little warm outside. The inside if really cool because they have a pool view right along the side of the restaurant. Apparently, it is a family-owned restaurant and motel. We did not sit on that side, but it was neat to see. They have outdoor seating that faces the ocean, regular table seating inside, booth seating inside, and an inside bar area. We were in between lunch and dinner, but we were very hungry. We decided on the Shrimp Bang Bang, gumbo, oysters, and friend pickles (dont judge! ;)) Everything was very good. I think my favorite was the Shrimp Bang Bang and the gumbo. The siracha sauce was very tasty. Virginia was super throughput our stay. Out glasses were always full, and the service was exceptionally gracious! Ive passed this place so many times and never stopped in. So glad I finally got to try it. The restrooms were very clean as was the entire restaurant. $52 and change BEFORE tip. Dont forget to tip your waitstaff, especially when they are as great as Virginia. Keep it up Virginia. You made our stay so great!

5 /5 TERRI CLARK: 1st time visit and service and food were excellent. Dakota was our server and did an outstanding job of bringing us everything we asked for and went above and beyond, in my opinion, to see that we enjoyed our visit to Nicks. We started off with the Bang Bang shrimp as an appetizer (6 shrimp) and then I got the Fried Catfish Etoufee and my cousin got the Mango Mahi Mahi. For Dessert we shared the Cheesecake and it was delicious. All food was fresh and expertly prepared and I highly recommend. Will definitely go back next time in town! Thanks.

5 /5 Sam Warren: My favorite place in Galveston so far! They have a very nice indoor dining room and a lovely outside dining area with ocean view as it is right on the sea wall (pictured below). The Shrimp Bisque and the redfish pontchartrain are my go too along with the Blackened Shrimp Quesadilla, that Quesadilla packs some flavor! Definitely recommend if youre in Galveston!

5 /5 Mary Jean Alsina: This was one of the BEST dining experiences weve ever had. The food was absolutely delicious, affordable and the portions were monstrous! I had a shrimp po boy which was to die for and hubby had a shrimp dinner with a variety of different shrimp which was so flavorful and cooked perfectly. We had some of the best fried calamari weve ever had also. Bread pudding = BEST EVER. Virginia, our waitress, was attentive, nice, helpful and threw in some humor to make it a perfect night. If we ever visit Galveston again, Nicks WILL be on our list. Thanks for a great experience!!

5 /5 Autumn Springer: Came in after a day at the beach. Ordered a whole bunch of food and we were really hungry. They have a really great outdoor seating area. Eduardo was our server and he was great. He gave us good suggestions and made sure our glasses stayed full. My daughter ordered the étouffé and got into more than she bargained for. It was not what she wanted at all. Eduardo swooped in fast with a catfish plate and she was happy. Gumbo was not my favorite but the red fish and grilled shrimp was AMAZING! We split a chocolate cake for dessert and it was so good. Warm with ice cream and chocolate sauce on top. Definitely get it.