"Overlooking Galveston Bay, Pier 6 offers fresh catches with a remarkable view. Get started with lobster Benedict or seafood-laden croissants at brunch. Enjoy wood-grilled filets, Thai shrimp salad, gumbo, fried po’ boys, and more for lunch, and an even greater selection for dinner. The appetizer menu yields crawfish empanadas and Hot-Blooded grilled oysters made with a zesty garlic-Sriracha-habanero butter. For the main event, choose courses like the chili-marinated grilled shrimp with turmeric rice or its classic Tide-to-Fried platter consisting of potato-crusted snapper, crispy Gulf shrimp, cornmeal-fried oysters, fries, and shaved coleslaw." - Brittany Britto Garley
"If diners find themselves by the water in San Leon this season, it’s all the more important to stay warm. Score a $10 bowl of chef Joe Cervantez’s gumbo, which is loaded with Gulf shrimp, oysters, and crabmeat; opt to make it even more filling with a heap of creamy potato salad or hot rice. The interior dining room’s Tulum vibe makes for a cheery dine-in experience, while the outdoor patio is ripe for warmer days." - Minh T. Truong
"When 5 p.m. strikes, this San Leon waterside restaurant will step back in time with a roaring 20s-themed celebration. Pier 6 will stick to its expertise, serving an a la carte menu with seafood favorites like blackened snapper, gumbo, oysters of all types, and wood-grilled steaks. Diners will also get to sip on some featured cocktails to the sounds of a DJ and cheers at midnight with a balloon drop." - Marcy de Luna
"It’s worth the trek to San Leon for a taste of some of the freshest Gulf oysters around. Run by Raz Halili, a second-generation oysterman whose family owns and operates Prestige Oysters, the restaurant offers multiple ways to indulge in the briny, buttery treat. In addition to raw oysters, Pier 6 offers oysters Rockefeller, crab gratin stuffed oysters, fiery oysters cooked with Sriracha and habanero butter, and cornmeal fried oyster baskets with coleslaw. Bivalve lovers can get the party started with the off-the-menu oyster flight. Hungry for more? Spring for the velvety Prestige Oyster chowder or the Fried Oysterman sandwich during lunch." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Margaritas always taste better with a view, which makes Pier 6 in the coastal town of San Leon one of the best places to kickback. The house frozen is made with reposado, agave, and citrus and is a treat on its own, but if you like a little variety, it is available in a flight with three other boozy frozens as well." - Courtney E. Smith, Megha McSwain