Jimmy's on the Pier

The total highlight of our Galveston trip! Seriously, we can't recommend Jimmy's more. The food was phenomenal and very well priced for Galveston! The kids meals are all 10 bucks and each entree was between 15 and 20 that we looked at ordering. The flounder was tender and juicy, and we all left extremely satisfied! I definitely recommend the fish tacos. They are doubled cased in tortillas to preserve the sauce and flavorful. The Texas Fish and Chips was also delicious (a lot of fried on top of fried, but that is what I ordered so that's on me). They were out of waffle fries which was very disappointing, but the onion rings were honestly a great substitute! Double the onion in each ring and very well battered. The seating is perfect - covered from the sun, but with tons of windows and doors to let the cool ocean breeze blow in as you enjoy your meal. Amazing! Plus, the opportunity to walk the pier for free after made it even better! We got our Christmas Card photo on the pier! Seriously, make this place a PRIORITY when visiting Galveston! We will be back next family vacation!!

We ate at Jimmy's on the Pier last night for dinner and it was delicious! Gulf shrimp, grilled chicken sandwich and a hamburger with all the toppings were on our table. Everything was cooked to perfection! The view was spectacular and the breeze hit just right. I would highly recommend Jimmy's on the Pier.

We waited over an hour for a table. The dining area is small, much smaller than you would expect. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, and when asked for a recommendation he knew exactly where to point us. Our food came quickly and it was fresh and hot. All of the items we ordered were good, no regrets. The bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer was delicious, the chicken sandwich was great, and the shrimp and oyster po boy was pretty good. No complaints here at all!

Food was great to me, but my husband felt very ill after he ate here. Basically it was coming out both ends. We think it was the ketchup because when he opened it the bottle it squirted whiteish liquid on his plate. We had their beer battered fish, and fried fish with fries along with the shrimp gumbo. Everything tasted wonderful to me, but the atmosphere felt muggy and humid.

The manager made a wise call and gave us a pretty good discount at the end of the meal and apologized for what occurred. Looking at the other reviews, I'm hoping that our experience was an anomaly Food was a five star System to get seated was a one star and at times I had serious doubts as to whether or not what was happening was ethical... We came in with four adults and a couple infants and a little kid and the young man at the door. Put it down at seven. After an hour of waiting we found out they said they don't actually have for 7... Would have been nice to know up front because over the radio, after waiting for over an hour we heard the person upstairs saying whenever I can get two tables beside each other I can help the group of seven... That's when I got the manager and explained what was happening and that actually we only had four adults and could do a workaround very easily because we were very flexible I had gone upstairs numerous times to see tables empty for 20 and 30 minutes but to be fair one would be over here and the other would be 15 ft away. Still questionable though.. After we were seated I took pictures of three different tables that I'll post here that were empty for 20 minutes so still scratching my head but anyway... It was an outstanding meal. The food was excellent. The burger that we had that may have been one of the best burgers I've ever eaten.. the waiter was awesome. It's just very unfortunate that this occurred... I also asked prairie candidly if they were just short-handed so they weren't seating every one of the tables that they had and they said no that they had plenty of people... I was trying to give them a little bit of an out and to understand why they weren't seeding the tables... One of the things they explained was that people could go out to the pier and may not respond to being called back to their seating... However, if that is all that is happening and someone is 20-30 minutes away from their seating, that seems to be something that needs to change ASAP... Just tell people they're welcome to walk along the pier, but when their name is called they need to be back to the restaurant within five minutes... So don't go too far away... Seems easy enough to solve, although like I said I still have questions as to what was really happening... Several families that came in off the street that were our size went in before us as well and at one point I asked how that was happening and the young man at the door said there's no Spanish number for them. I did not fully understand what he was trying to communicate but I watched that family come in off the street and they straight up told us there was no way to make reservations. Something was definitely fishy... Why did I take the time to write all this 1. Seemed like a great restaurant and I hope the management takes this seriously and thinks about the way they do seating because we were 100% one star review before we even got there and even discussed whether or not they'd be able to dig themselves out of the deep deep deep one star hole that they had dug. Manager's apology and discount. Definitely helped.. Two. If they decide not to change anything hopefully people with little kids won't be in the same situation with hungry little ones waiting for over an hour to find out. They don't actually have a place for you to sit tons of empty tables continuously during the hour you're waiting... Seemed like a nice young man at the door but very inarticulate and unsure of himself and it came across as though he knew what was happening but did not want to explain. So we had generalized responses that were not helpful and just added to frustration. Again, hope this helps the readers and hope management receives the feedback

Celene was great! She was super friendly, outgoing and her drinks where phenomenal! The only thing was the elevator music. Some house music would give more beach vibes but of course that’s out of her control. Service was definitely amazing.

This is my favorite restaurant in Galveston! The restaurant is uniquely located on the second floor of the pier, offering a fantastic view. The food is also great, and the prices are very reasonable.
We ordered the Coastal Fish Feature, Fish Finger, Classic Fried Oysters, and Jimmy's Burger, and the total was less than $80 before tip.
Our favorite was the Coastal Fish Feature because it comes with vegetables and is non-fried. Next, we liked the Fish Finger, and after that, the Jimmy's Burger.
Highly recommend this spot for both the food and the amazing atmosphere! 🌊🍽️

Fantastic views and great food. We loved taking a walk on the pier while waiting for our table which didn’t take long at all. The ahi tuna and shrimp tostadas were delicious and the fish tacos were fresh and flavorful. Enjoyable experience all around. A great option if you’re looking for a fun spot to take in views of the water.

Excellent Location & service! Food was delicious. We got to watch the sunset on the patio. Daniel was our server and we were greeted with a smile and helpful tips. If you're allergic to shellfish. I highly recommend the chicken nachos.

Views are amazing! Parking or lack there of is something to consider if you are traveling with kids or those with mobility issues. Parking is along the busy seawall. Food was ok... Drinks were good. Server was really nice and attentive. Restaurant itself was busy. So everyone was doing their best to keep up. You must enter thru the gift shop and take the side stairs to enter the Restaurant. Be careful on those stairs after a couple Mai Tai's!!

So, we were hanging out with friends after an amazing day at the beach and they chose the place to eat. The view of the gulf that day was just stunning--definitely the highlight of the whole experience. Even though I've been around Galveston for over 40 years, I'd never tried Jimmy's before. Getting there was a hassle, though, because it's part of this super popular fishing pier and parking was 2-3 blocks away. When we finally got to the restaurant, we had to navigate through a gift shop packed with tourist stuff, then climb up two flights of these really narrow stairs. The place was crammed, except for the patio, which had zero shade. We couldn't even see the hostess stand, so we wandered around for a bit until I managed to ask a server how to get seated. She was nice and pointed to a table that was just finishing up. So, it was kind of a race to snag that table with more people coming in. We ordered calamari and fish tacos. The calamari was pretty good, but the fish tacos were a letdown. Once we got seated and ordered, our server was really nice and did her best to keep up with everything. Honestly, this place isn't really my vibe. I don't like having to scramble for a table or deal with a parking hunt. But, if the food was amazing, I might give it another shot, especially for that stunning view.

Walking distance from our hotel and wanted to see the sea. They changed their menu as changed fries to waffle fries. Since all the dishes we liked here come with fries, we had to try something new. (Waffle fries are not are favorite). Arron our waiter shared the crevice is good. So we went with a couple shots of Patron 2 land-sharks and crevice had fresh sliced avocado on top could have used some more , and a side of tostada chips. It was very good fresh fish and shrimp with red peppers. Great views of the ocean.

Awesome food, great service, amazing ambiance right on the ocean. As northerners we lived being able to get some fresh seafood and their shrimp tacos were absolutely stellar. I loved being able to watch the sunset & then going downstairs with our receipt and getting free admission to the pier. Watching the fishermen was awesome! Would love to go back if we're ever back in Galveston.

Greeted as we walked through the door. Margaritas are so good! Food was just as good! Ocean views, amazing service and great food!

Million dollar view, good pickle chips, good fries. Things that could use improvement, service was lackluster, the waitress seemed bothered by every request (e.g., can I get some hotsauce, limes for the fish taco). She also forgot to put in our order of pickle chips and they took forever to come out after we reminded her. Fish and shrimp tacos were not worth the price. Things that caused the two star rating, Armando burger sucked! The burger patty is super salty, too thick and cooked to a weird play dough consistency. It came with a thick (I mean thick) slice of tomato, I ate it separately or it would have overpowered the burger. Wilted piece of lettuce, no mayo, mustard, or ketchup, I don't bother asking when I found out. The waitress was nowhere to be found so I could ask. The bottom bun was so soggy it fell apart, see the picture. I would go back to enjoy the view and order a beer and maybe the pickle chips or some fries, but that's about it. Wait staff needs to be courteous, maybe smile or pretend to not be bothered when asked for something like hot sauce.

We had the fried shrimp and the fried oysters both with french fries. Food was fine but being on the pier was the highlight. They also had Guinness and it was reasonably priced.

Jimmies for happy hour based on concierge recommendation. All fish fresh. Nothing was bad - we shared the bacon shrimp poppers and then decided to stay for dinner. All choices were great. Tacos come three ways - fried, grilled or blackened. We tried them all. Gumbo was fantastic. Good happy hour with beers, drinks and food discounted. Definitely recommend when staying near the seawall.

After a long day, a friend and I decided to stop in at Jimmy's on the Pier for drinks and it was such a fun experience. We sat at the bar and ordered a margatia and a mojito - both drinks were excellent. The food menu also looked delicious but we had eaten earlier in the evening. I like that the restaurant overlooks the pier and the water while also having a nice indoor atmosphere. At the bar, we were able to chat with the bartenders who were all very friendly and happy to chat. One thing I thought was great was that all of the staff seemed to be from diffrenent places and it was so interesting getting to hear why they chose galveston and such. After we finished having drinks, we were told that if we showed our receipt downstairs that we'd get free access to the pier so we did. It was a bit drizzly so we didn't stay long but it was nice getting to walk it and see the view from the end. The only thing that would've made Jimmy's better is if it had been dog friendly

Loved this place! Fantastic views of the gulf and all along the Seawall. Great place to watch the sunset! Lots of great picture opportunities. Service was great. Felt v warm and family owned. The cocktails were so refreshing and delicious! I ordered the fish tacos grilled, BOMB!!!! So good. It was so tasty and so fresh. My husband ordered the blackened shrimp po' boy. He also said it was so rich and flavorful. We will definitely be coming back.

This review is difficult. I can't honestly comment on the food or drinks, although I would have liked to be able to. The location is near perfect for me; however, I've attempted to go twice and both times there were very large cockroaches (or palmetto bugs, not sure which) running around on the wood dock. (And more than one or two.) Having grown up near the ocean and around piers and restaurants on piers most my life, water bugs are to be expected, but are also manageable and unfortunately Jimmy's was simply out of control. I would not eat at Jimmy's -- if their dock is invested, and with crawling bugs in plain sight while sitting at the pier dinning table or bar, I could only imagine the kitchen. Again, I wanted this place to be my goto, its location is very convenient, for me. And I don't mean to be unrealistic or unreasonable, but I do feel this place needs to be more attentive with their pest control efforts.

I only like the atmosphere here, very chill, relax. Serice was ok, you have to wait downstairs until your seats available then they will let you to go upstairs. Foods were alright, nothing special. I got 2 fillets of flounder and fried $39.. Pretty pricy though. Gumbo not that great, too salty. Ceviche was ok. Overall this place was ok, good to tryout if you haven't.

Our first time at Jimmy's and we will definitely be back! My husband and I were wanting a good burger close to our West end home and theirs did not disappoint!! The smash style burger was cooked to perfection and the waffle fries were hot and crispy! We even tried a local craft beer! Looking forward to trying other things in the menu at sunset!!

This place is crazy expensive for bad food. IMO if you want to eat here for there view just split a chicken tender basket. Their tacos are 60% tortilla and there was barley and protein in them.

We ate at Jimmys last eve and everything was wonderful!! We were there at happy hour. Food, drinks, and service were outstanding!! Our waiter Carlos rocked it and could not have been more accommodating. I can't recommend Jimmys any higher!!

Omfg best place ever. Beautiful views, sunset, views, the tuna is delicious, the pretzel bites are to die for, and the service is wonderful. Our server, Miguel, was absolutely wonderful. He was an effing chad. Kept bringing us food whenever we wanted, attentive absolutely wonderful. Can't recommend this place enough!!!!!

Just left after having dinner with family. We ordered the spicy crab balls. We took a bite and sent it back. The center was cold. They were super nice and swapped them for the bacon wrapped shrimp. That was the best thing we ate. We also had a kids cheese burger, kids hot dog, and the seafood basket and a Margarita. Everything was bland. The french fries were the worst we've ever had. The shrimp from the basket still had the vein, the fish was not enjoyable. It was all just bland. The services was fine. Not great, not really even friendly. Just fine. The margarita was good and the view was great. Go for drinks.

We went there for happy hour, and their happy hour selection was amazing. We had bacon-wrapped shrimp, tuna tartare tostada, nachos, and other appetizers, and they were all really good. My favorite was the tuna tartare tostada! The tuna was blackened on both sides and then placed on a tostada with a ginger soy glaze and a tartar sauce under the tostada. The combination of flavors worked out really well. I would go back just for this!

May 18, 2023 Rode here on bicycles from 18th street, so we were very sweaty, tired and hot It was 550p on a Thursday and it was busy; with only one bartender. That slowed down everything, the kitchen was quick but not the bar. It took 12 minutes (sitting at the bar) JUST to get water, THAT sucked considering we had just biked 5 miles in the heat and as I described. Bartender was sweet but she needed help; it's SUMMER in Galveston, the out of towners are HERE We ordered bacon jalapeno wrapped shrimp for HH ($8.50) they were delicious, but we wolfed those down because we had to leave by 615p. It all worked out

Really a high 3. The top shelf margarita was excellent. The shrimp po boy was good. The batter was falling off the shrimp, which prevented it from being great. The onion rings were a miss. Batter was flour-ladden, which made them tough and not crispy with no flavor. Waffle fries were good. Service was good. It was cool, overcast day, but I didn't like the pigeons flying around and landing on tables because the windows were down.

What a fantastic place to relax and enjoy some incredible food! Best fish tacos I've ever had. Super yummy Ceviche. Kids meal was huge and was plenty of food for our 5 yr old twins. Heck I even had some. Super yummy! Great customer service as well. Highly recommend!

Great place that you have to try as some point in Galveston!!! Recently rated one of the top ten oven views in the United States!!

Amazing service and food. Can't beat the view too. It was crowded, but we got right in and served quickly. Huge plate of nachos was outstanding.

I love Jimmy's! This is our go-to for Lattes or a beer and their patio seating is so perfect and Pup-friendly. But if you haven't eaten in the restaurant, you are absolutely missing out! This last time we went for dinner, I ordered the Coastal Fish Feature and it was amazing! Not at all what I expected. Fish over rice and the sauce, good-ness was soooo good! We visit more than once every year on our Galveston vacation. Sometimes we sit with coffee, sometimes a beer, and sometimes dinner while watching those fishing down on the pier. So relaxing, there's nothing like it when you spend your life in Phoenix. I definitely recommend Jimmys!

Food sub-par. The fact that they added 18% tip is wild ... The server even forgot one of the meals and didn't even apologize for it .... First and last time coming here.

Can't beat the views here Nice chill spot to take in the gulf and watch the surfers. Food is ok but would say there are better places to eat on the island.

They can't control the parking or how busy the gift shop is (like the other reviews complain about) so based on the service and food-this place is 5 stars. Get the gulf shrimp entree!! It was the talk of the table but everyone was happy with their food across the board.

The bar tender, Priscilla, made my day with 2 perfect margaritas!! The view of the gulf is fabulous. The day is sunny and bright and I could not be having a better time. Come on down for a drink and some great food.

Great place, great food and service. Pleasantly surprised and on the water! Definitely have a Bloody Mary when you're here.

Came here as a family of 5 for affordable seafood dinner near the Gulf of Mexico. I did not realize the entire restaurant is outside but the breeze and fans ensured we did not get hot while eating. The restaurant does get busy quickly but we did not have to wait for a table. The service is a little slow but still efficient based on the amount of people eating here. The fried shrimp is delicious but I do not recommend the hoagie bread they use. The French fries are good but interesting as if they use onion ring batter. The kids meal baskets come with plenty of fries and will fill up your little ones quickly. Overall, come here for an affordable family dinner on the pier!

Great and tasty and ample amount of food. I ate the jumbo shrimp tacos (2 grilled and 1 fried). Didn't taste the red wine that was supposed to be in the slaw, but the aioli/dressing was delish. I put the fries in my taco and it took it up a notch. The shrimp nachos had melty and juicy toppings and plenty for 2-3 people. The pigeons were annoying. I seem to attract birds, so I won't blame the restaurant :-) Very nice place to eat a good meal and take in the views. Highly recommend.

This place is not ADA friendly, there are only stairs to get up to the restaurant. We came with two small children in need of a high chair, there were about nine at the establishment, not a single one of them was working properly.

Didn't like anything about this place. It was way too windy, stuff was flying everywhere. Birds were flying inside. All the tables are round high tops and with 5 people, our food and drinks barely fit. I had the asada tacos and literally took one bite and spit it in my napkin. Totally inedible. Husband had the same thing but he ate his cuz he was hungry. The margaritas were okay so I just kept drinking. Service was great. Probably won't be back, tho.

I was worried when I saw the whole list of things at this pier. Bait, fishing, rentals and food! The restaurant was on the top deck after you walked through the gift shop. Nice atmosphere and food was good. The bacon wrapped shrimp was great as well as the fish tacos. The pain killer mixed drink was great. After watching the sunset we took a walk at night to see all the fishermen and what they caught. Ribbon fish are so cool! I would be happy to go back. Our server was very honest about what was good on the menu and he was attentive.

Food and service were great! Both shrimp dishes we tried were fabulous and what a great view.

The best view and location around for eating over the water! The food's descent and the pricing is surprisingly competitive. We ate here on a Friday night in the the busy season and didn't have to wait to be seated and our wait staff was attentive. The sunset view was great!

We loved visiting Jimmys! If you are looking for a place with a beachy vibe, this is it! The location is convenient to the seawall/beach. And the view is amazing. If the weather is nice the floor to ceiling windows are open and you can watch people Surf while you eat. Service was great and fast. Food was good. We weren't a fan of the fries as they are battered differently. Make sure to take your receipt downstairs for free access to the pier after you finish eating and check out the store. Lots of cool stuff!

View was good, the food just ok. We ordered the Calamari, it was so over cooked and beyond. Chewy super thin Calamari with an odd sweet jelly like sauce. We also had Clam Chowder, it came in a huge sourdough bread, it was tasty orangish in color, not a creamy white like I'm used to. Friends had an oyster poboy and said it was juicy. Service was very good.

Great food and service. My family and I come to Galveston several times a yr and eat here our first night in town and Jimmy's never lets us down. I do have a complaint with the new color scheme of the building!! Maroon/burgundy....not a nice welcoming color at all. Come on Jimmy, bring back the island turquoise we all know and love.

All the food we had was salty af - had to tell the waiter to take it back. The service was good tho. The environment was absolutely stunning. I'd come here for a nice outing & drinks but never the food again. I will say that we got yelled at by one of the cashiers cuz he didn't know we had already got tickets to the pier and I feel like he could have asked instead of assumed...Safe to say...we will not be returning...update feeling extremely nauseous after eating here....

The food looked good the seared tuna had black and red peppered crust which I scraped off.Then I eat a couple bites then I see the curly blonde hair. I order a la cart 2 grilled shrimp tacos the shrimp were blackened not grilled , very spicy and the ranch tasted very spicy sent that back. Looks like they were serving minors from the bar.TABC? Second chance on grilled shrimp , much better. Don't blame the server he wrote grilled on the ticket.

This place has no real redeeming qualities. There's no parking, it's too windy, the food is greasy, it's not air-conditioned and we waited 30 minutes for such luxury. The server misheard our orders several times due to the loud atmosphere and howling wind. They have a wide-open dining area facing the gulf with strong hot humid winds blowing through. You have to anchor down everything on the table. You'll feel wind blown and sticky when you leave. We had fried pickles as an appetizer and they were so greasy it was amazing. One person had a burger that ended up like another review stated, a gooey mess. And the one thing a fried food restaurant should do really well is have good french fries. Nope! They're odd in flavor and they proudly tell you how they put corn starch on them. WTF? Just fry me some potatoes. Drive on by this place and leave it for the tourists!

Best burgers ("Jimmy Burger", "Armando Burger"), best view, best atmosphere in Galveston so far.

Service, cleanliness. Consistency. The food is good though. Ambiance in great on a beautiful day.

Food was not great. Fries had no flavor and tasted like they were dipped in flour. My kids did not enjoy their chicken strips because they didn't like the seasoning. My kids are not picky when it comes to chicken nugs and fries so shocking for them not to like. We would not get again.

Went to the pier for the sunrise and the gentleman performed a very meaningful act of kindness for me. Super appreciate him! Pier is beautiful and coffee was great too. Thank you for making my day :)

The view is beautiful and the food was delicious-looking forward to eating here again on my next trip to Galveston

Great place for drinks, dinner, and a sunset. The fresh grilled Flounder was perfect.