Justin T.
Yelp
I finally got around to checking out Good Vibes Coastal Kitchen. The family and I were looking to try something new for my sister in law's birthday and she suggested this spot. It's been around for a few years now and it is a total shame it took this long for me to get here because this place is great! It is located on the east side of Pearland and bordering Friendswood. They totally transformed this once German bier Haus into a little tropical oasis in the suburbs. The good vibes were definitely happening when we walked in on a Friday evening. It was a hot day, but the large patio seemed to be the place to be with lively, live music going on. We made reservations so we were seated pretty quickly. Inside, the place has lots of seating as well and has a Hawaiian décor going on. Customer service was great from start to finish.
They have a variety of different items on their menu, mainly consisting of either seafood or burgers. The appetizer menu probably has the most mix of foods though. My family and I were locked in and ready to eat as soon as we got their so we immediately ordered entrees and skipped apps. I ran into some friends coming in and they said the oysters and crawfish were excellent. For my entree, I went with the Spicy Patty Melt. The name is what caught my attention. I've had patty melts before but not spicy. I had to try it. Food came out in a decent amount of time. My plate looked very promising when they set it down in front of me. From the first bite I could tell they use quality ingredients. The angus beef patty was cooked and seasoned perfectly. It sat between buttery, toasted sourdough that gave every bite a little bit of crispy texture. They topped it with pepper jack, sautéed onions, mushrooms and jalapenos, and a chipotle aioli. All the flavors worked in perfect harmony. It was probably one of the better burgers I have had in awhile. You have your choice of regular or Cajun fries as a side. For an additional charge you can get garlic or sweet potato fries, or a salad. I went with Cajun fries. They seemed like fresh cut fries which I love. They went a little heavy on the seasoning, but I did not leave one behind. My family got a variety of different burgers and sandwiches and one person got fish and chips. No food was left behind so I assume everyone enjoyed their meal. We couldn't have a birthday meal without dessert so we shared the Island Bread Pudding. I am a sucker for bread pudding and this again was another top notch item. It came out nice and warm, the textures were spot on. They topped it with a pineapple rum sauce, pineapples and vanilla gelato. I would come back just for this.
Overall, we were highly impressed by this place. The vibes are definitely good here. They have a happy hour that is calling my name so I will be back very soon!