The Reef Seafood House
The Reef Seafood House
Alligator bites
Charro beans, carnitas , pastor tacos chips and salsa
Place
Seafood Gumbo
Ground beef nachos-some pink in the beef
the front of the restaurant
Why are my nachos becoming watery?
Ground beef nachos
Shrimp & Catfish
Boudin Balls, macaroni Jalapeno Cheese Balls, macaroni balls
outside
sushi and sashimi, food
Key West Burger and Onion Rings
Bar inside the Reef Seafood!
The Reef Seafood Restaurant in Texas City by the Bay! Great Catfish!!!
The decor
outside
The Reef Seafood Restaurant in Texas City by the Bay!
The Reef Seafood House
outside
interior
Bar
interior
Amber T.
May 5, 2024
Not the reef anymore. Not seafood. Bought the building kept the name. Half restaurant half club. Not a family place
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Michelle H.
Jul 22, 2023
The Reef Mexican & Seafood. My one word...nope. So they get 1 star because it's the minimum allowed, 1/2 star for being under new management and 1/2 star because they were nice. They apparently just opened yesterday and no seafood items were available. Ok so I settled on nachos thinking how bad could that be. Presentation was ok but oh my, the longer we sat & chat, it became a watery mess, see photos. I've never experienced that before. Husband says he wasn't thrilled with his tacos. The ground beef looked a little pink too.
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Debbie K.
Feb 26, 2023
This restaurant is under new management. I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt, but if you're going to manage a Mexican restaurant in a city with so many already, you need to bring your A game. Our experience wasn't great. We visited on a Sunday afternoon and it was not very crowded. You could tell our waitress was inexperienced. I was unimpressed with the margarita. We were served chips & salsa and the salsa was served in small cups, 1/2 full. I ordered chicken and vegetables, with cheese sauce. It was ok. The corn tortillas were cooked a little too much. My hubby had the shrimp with veggies. The shrimp were rather small and the dish wasn't sizzling. We may give it another try since they are new to the area. Management cleaned up the place really nice and it's decorated in a western theme. The menus have the Reef name, but the name on our receipt says "stagecoach saloon and restaurant".
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Gabrielle E.
Jun 13, 2020
It's very much a hole in the wall, which I don't mind but this was different. I kept myself from looking in the kitchen as the door swung back and forth bc I was slightly concerned about sanitation after one glimpse. The waitress wasn't very knowledgeable about menu items and although it wasn't busy it took a while to get the food. The food wasn't terrible but it's nothing I'd go back for.
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Barbara J.
Mar 18, 2022
This little place put out some great food tonight. It's not fancy. The staff was very attentive and our food didn't disappoint one bit. My tilapia was creamy goodness. Grilled filets (2) with a creamy seafood sauce with an abundance of shrimp and crayfish. My husbands Swamp Tater was equally good. It was a spicy mix of cream , crawfish and shrimp coming together for a solid etoufee. The servings were generous. I think every staff member came by our table.
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John D.
Dec 15, 2018
I find it hard to believe that this restaurant a block away from Texas City's busy Palmer Boulevard is still around given that the last time I ate here was in third grade. If we're doing the math, that was almost 30 years ago! After so many years, I returned yesterday with my older brother. While I don't remember what The Reef was like back then, I can attest for how good this place is now. The cold weather put me in a mood for gumbo. Shrimp gumbo, that is. I should pat myself on the back for picking such a flavor-rich, hearty dish. Truth be told, I was expecting it to come in a small bowl, but I was wrong. I just wish it had more shrimp.The excellent service complemented The Reef's down home, laid-back atmosphere. Should I have a craving for seafood, I'll be sure to make a third trip.
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Michael D.
Jan 5, 2024
The food was great, charro beans were fire, and we didn't have to wait too long. The service was nice and attentive. Felt cozy. Pastor tacos were delicious. Waitress was knowledgeable about the menu and specials according to the seafood.We killed three baskets and salsa, and we might come back just for more chips and salsa.
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Lizette O.
Jun 21, 2024
Absolute trash. We will not be going back. The food is of poor quality, not good at all. The staff is very welcoming. I guess if you're there for alcohol it's fine because they have live music.
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Raymond S.
Apr 8, 2024
Ok, here is the dragged net info!This place has been bought out! The name is the same, but the food fair is of an Aztaca flare, meaning not so Tex-Mex nor straight Mexican. Tje food is awesome and fresh. The drinks are heavy and will kick you on your ass. It is Texas City's rendition of The Donkey (of Pasadena fame). This is an overlooked jewel of a place. The food that I had was excellent-- hot and well presented. Let me add the women here that are part of the business and through the door are talkative and open to engage in banter. I did not feel or sense that I was a piece of meat being viaed for by the womwn or the men during g my visit.Did I mention the fresh real flour homemade tortillas! You bet I am doing that now, before You get bored of this review. I will also say the bar is large and long! It wraps around behind the pillered window paned glass wall. So it can accommodate your buddies or a girl's night out at bar side. With that being said, let me further add the game of choice is able to be viewed on the 88", 65"s, and 40" TV along and around the bar, which doesn't include the TVs placed for viewing by groups or sport families in the dining area. I gave it 4 stars due to the ambiance and the change from the ordinary dining experiences.Also their is an open area for dancing if you and your sig, date, or your group is so inclined to indulge in the art.
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Kerri K.
Nov 26, 2023
Found this little gem by chance. It's not on the main road (1764) but just a block away. Went on Sunday and was surprised to find they had a Mexican buffet for only 10.99! Quesadillas, queso, flautas, chicken fajita meat, rice, beans and quite a bit more. Enchiladas and tortillas are also included, you just have to ask your waitress. The salad bar was well stocked and fresh. The restaurant was clean with plenty of seating. It's a definite come back.
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