The Fancy

What an incredible experience from the decor to the service to the FOOD. Everything was incredible. Food is served family style. This was so fun! We got to try so many dishes. The is a must go to place when in Galveston!

I came to celebrate my 40th birthday. Started off great but ended terribly. Shame too because I was ready to rave about this place. The ambiance was cool. The decor was well done and it has a cool vibe. Cool furniture, all around dope. The cocktails were quite good as well. I had 2 and then a glass of wine. All top notch. The food: excellent. Everything I had was great. I had the crabs cake which was delightfully crunchy and all crab. The Caesar salad was likewise fantastic. The croquettes were insanely good. For an entree I had the snapper. Perfect size, though it could have used a little more umph in the taste department, it was still quite good. Now here comes the bad: the service was awful. Started off well, cocktail came out quickly and the crab cake and salad came out at the same time. Was expecting staggered but no prob. My 2nd cocktail came out on schedule... then it was about 30 mins on the snapper and my glass of wine. And after that, my waitress forgot about me for 52 minutes. I know because I had sent a text photo of when the entree hit the table. I was tucked in a back corner because I was by myself, but then the entire staff seemed to forgot I was there or ignore me. I tried to get someone's attention a few times but I was like they were doing the "I see him but not my area/problem" side eye. It got the point of ridiculous and then I decided to see just how long it would go. If not so annoying it would have been quite comical. My water glass was empty for an enternity. My plate was clearly finished, silverware in the "please adios my plate" position for about a half hour. A table got seated next to me and they waited and waited on their waitress (same one I had) for over 20 minutes until they had to go find someone (I know because I was just about done with my plate when they were seated). When my waitress finally arrived, she asked if I wanted anything it. Else being my birthday I HAD wanted dessert, but after being at the restaurant for over 2 hours I was done. I asked for the cookies to go, which they brought to me not to go so they had to take them back and pack them up. I had a nice little card that said happy birthday when I sat down, but 2 hours later the waitress forgot, didn't even get a happy birthday on my way out. Started off great, ended bitter. Will try again but won't be top of the list, which sucks because I did want to try the hotel.

It’s official: I’m starting The Fancy Fan Club y’all. We went to The Fancy at Hotel Lucine on a date night. We didn't know what to expect from it since it was new. We were blown away in the best of ways by the food, cocktails, and staff. The food is creative, nuanced, thoughtful, intentional, and well balanced AF. We kept thinking at some point a dish was going to let us down and not sing on a plate, but the hits kept coming with unforgettable tastes and textures. One win after another. Chef Leila is truly a rising star... Hello James Beard, come check out The Fancy! She’s one saucy chef putting poetry on a plate. Gage concocted us the most delightfully creative cocktails. He’s incredibly talented. Philip was on point all night making sure we were taken care of well. The hospitality was all around warm and welcoming. The Fancy mastered that elusive balance of being attentive yet respectful of your space and privacy while dining. We can't wait to come back again and again because The Fancy is hands down the BEST restaurant in Galveston.

Exceeded expectations!! We came to celebrate our anni and will absolutely be back again. You MUST try the caesar salad w the fish balls - very unique and delicious take on a classic. Bucatini was lemony and fresh - not too heavy at all. The Blackened Trout with the chow chow relish - h o l y m o l y - this dish blew my mind and taste buds! Side snap peas were nice and smokey. Only thing we didn't like was the chocolate tart - though beautifully presented, the crust was lackluster and texturally didn't work with the other components. We traded it in for a moist creme brulee cake dessert that was much better flavor and texture wise! Cocktails were great too!

We came in late for our stay at Hotel Lucine and were grateful for an onsite place to grab dinner. My husband and I shared the flounder and it was so fresh and well cooked, our older children didn’t love the risotto they ordered but ended up eating most of it. We shared a few sides and they were wonderful! I love and appreciate scratch kitchens so waiting for good, fresh seafood is no trouble at all. It’s not an overly large restaurant, but I liked the decor and the evening ambiance. Note: don’t be in a rush, they are cooking the dishes from scratch and that takes time.

Absolutely love my experiences at The Fancy in Galveston! We've dined there several times and from the moment I walked in, I am always blown away by the stunning mid-century modern decor. The sleek lines, elegant furniture, and warm, inviting ambiance made it feel like I had stepped into a chic, vintage dream. It’s the kind of place you can’t help but take a few pictures of because every corner is a perfect snapshot of style. The food is equally impressive. Each dish is beautifully plated and flavorful. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu with thoughtful suggestions. Can’t wait to return!

Great atmosphere, delicious food, amazing drinks, love the decor! The only thing I didn’t like was the tables are very close together. It felt like the parties next to us were part of our table, which doesn’t feel good when that table is quiet and listening to our conversation. My recommendation is to move tables further apart. We were seated by the gulf view window.

The Fancy is delicious! I enjoy the Caesar salad, crudo, steak, and chicken and dumplings. I also love that they offer organic wines. Heard that they have a new burger on the menu and can’t wait to try that as well. The staff always makes me feel welcome and they are very attentive without being intrusive. 5 stars!!!