Our favorite restaurant when we're visiting Galveston! This visit was no exception. Superb service and food!I am not a bread person but I absolutely cannot resist the bread they serve!! Wow!We started with the crab cakes appetizer. It was excellent.For our entrees, hubby ordered the seafood pasta that came with alaskan king crab and topped with lobster tail. I ordered the ribeye with Piitsburg sear and blue cheese crumbles on top. The steak was cooked to perfection. Just the right amount of sear and so juicy and flavorful!! The seafood pasta was also excellent. For sides, we chose sautéed spinach and sautéed mushrooms. Both were delicious. For dessert we shared the warm butter cake. It was divine!Service was excellent as always!And the view! Awesome!Absolutely perfect experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta
Eric Heppen
Came here looking for a fantastic evening out and the place delivered. My wife and I had a large variety of food and ended up with plenty of leftovers. We ended up splitting a baked brie and a wagu tartar. The brie was fantastic and the tartar was good (texture was unexpected). I got a mixed trio plate with tuna (great) steak (even better) and quail (average). My wife had the crab tempura (her first choice was out), she was quite happy with her choice in the end.Id come back again but would order differently. The outside area was nice but didn't have a good sunset view.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Marley
We had Omar as our waiter, and he went above and beyond. The food was top-notch and worth the money.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adolfo Casarez
Best place in galveston too eat and celebrate your birthday
Wonderful customer service. Wonderfullllll food. Pretty expensive but well worth it. Definitely would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carnell May
Celebrated my 64 birthday, the service, food atmosphere was flawless. Will return before we leave Galveston.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Flight
Laura Lenau
We stayed in Galveston to celebrate an anniversary and wanted steak. Our hotel concierge recommended trying this place, so we gave it a go.We didn't realize it was so nice, but no one seemed to care that we were in jeans and T-shirts. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating! They were attentive and also didn't rush us, even though we arrived quite late.The atmosphere as far as the decor, noise level, music, and scenery was fantastic. The food was to die for! Be prepared to drop a wad of cash, but we thought it was so worth it. Our steak melted in our mouths!Our waitress understood that we were pleasantly full, but insisted on bringing out an anniversary dessert for us, which was so sweet of her--and it tasted amazing! This impromptu visit exceeded our expectations and made our anniversary that much better. Thank you for an enjoyable evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
dalia groh
Always Amazing. Food, service, ambiance, great views...this place has it all!
I always considered the number 13 to be lucky and after dining at Number 13, I have one more reason. Too often, I’ve gone to a steakhouse where they charge exorbitant fees in the promise of an exceptional experience, only to find the execution to be lacking. Number 13 did quite the opposite. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the humble location tucked away from the road. As I walked up to the door I noticed a lot of outdoor seating overlooking the marina but I opted to sit inside.The inside of the restaurant is very clean and spacious with an elegance I did not expect. After being seated, water was brought to the table. Our waitress Irina G. was exceptional. Throughout the entire meal, she answered questions, made recommendations and anticipated our needs at the table. I don’t know if you can request a waitress when you go but I would definitely recommend her. She did an outstanding job.I ordered a New Fashioned to drink. Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Amaro and Warm Spiced Apple Liqueur over a fat piece of ice combined for a strong but smooth drink with hints of fruit and caramel. I also had a Paloma which was also very good with a strong flavor underneath the grapefruit.The food was amazing. Before I go into the main course, I have to talk about the bread. I don’t know who the baker is but give that person an award! I could have sat there and ate that bread and butter all day. The bread came out fresh, hot and still steaming. Don’t leave without trying it. It’s addictive.The Tropical Salad was a mix of baby bibb and arugula with chopped greens, oranges, roasted almonds, strawberries, goat cheese, and honey mango. Tossed in a champagne vinaigrette it was refreshing and delicious.The main course was a 28 oz. 30 Day Cowboy Ribeye. At $113 it was worth it. The steak was tender, juicy and full of flavor. The size was also more than enough for two people. The sides were all delicious and perfectly complimented the steak.The Brussels Sprouts with pork belly bacon and golden raisins was incredible. The Sautéed Asparagus Béarnaise was exceptional and the Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes could not have been better.On the recommendation from Irina, for dessert the Warm Butter Cake really hit this meal out of the ball park! What a wonderful recommendation! Classic warm butter cake with a berry chutney and tres leches reduction. Topped with Madagascar vanilla bean and mixed berry gelato. Finished with roasted pecans this was a stairway to warm butter heaven.I can’t say enough about the excellent food and the impeccable service. I would recommend this steakhouse to anyone for a fine dining experience without all the pretentious spectacle but still elegantly presented. If you live in Houston, it is worth the drive to Galveston for a weekend getaway meal that will leave you feeling satisfied.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Ruddy
Went with the family. It was very good service and had the feel of a nice steakhouse. I would stick to the beef because my octopus was not very good. My wife liked her steak and the kids burgers were great. Only other drawback was it was really loud in there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Christie Tatum Janszen
We visited Galveston over spring break and tried out this restaurant based on the online reviews. It is not a place we would have found had we not done research online in advance. The front exterior is very unassuming and not what you'd expect for a higher end restaurant; however, upon entering the restaurant the atmosphere transformed. It was very nice and modern on the interior and very inviting. We did have reservations in advance. After being seated, we were given hot towels to wipe our hands...I didn't see this done for every table so unsure if it was normal practice to do this or they thought we needed it. I would have thought all tables would receive the service, if it was part of their normal practice. All of us received a popover with butter. Our 8 year old daughter loved it and they were delicious. On the food: we ordered a filet, truffle corn, wedge salad, shrimp & grits and our daughter ordered the 3 oz child's filet with fries. This is the first restaurant we've been to that had a filet option on the child's menu and we appreciated that. Some kids very much enjoy steak rather than the typical chicken nuggets and mac 'n cheese all the time. My husband's filet was cooked properly (medium rare) though it could have been seasoned better and did not have much flavor to it; however, our daughter's steak was not cooked properly. She also ordered medium rare and it came out all gray inside with no red/pink inside at all. My husband ate her steak and gave our daughter part of his steak to eat. She clearly knew it was not cooked correctly when she cut into it. We weren't going to say anything; however, our waitress came over to check on how everything was, so we told her the child's steak was not cooked properly. The restaurant managers came over and did apologize and removed the cost of the child's meal from our ticket (we didn't ask them to do that but it was a nice gesture on their part...we added that amount back in on top of the tip we gave our waitress). The truffle corn was amazing and we highly recommend that side dish. The shrimp and grits were solidly good, not the best we've had, but good. It is personal preference but I felt there was too much shrimp and not enough grits. The grits could also have been seasoned more as I could not really get any taste of the fontina and the cajun beurre blanc sauce on the side was very runny and buttery. The meal was on a plate with sides; however, with the sauce being so runny, I did not feel comfortable pouring it over the shrimp and grits...the meal would have been better served in an actual bowl. Our daughter ordered the smore's dessert. She thought it was fun to see it torched at the table; though she really didn't end up eating much of it. It was a little challenging to eat, the marshmallow was very hard to cut through (they only provided spoons to eat it with and it really needed a butter knife to help cut through it). We are still giving 5 stars. Nothing is ever perfect and sometimes it boils down to personal preference and taste. We would visit the restaurant again. Service was also impeccable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Lee
This place is super underrated. An absolute class establishment. I think the best seafood meal we’ve had anywhere in the Houston/Galveston areas. The octopus was awesome, branzino, burrata, mussels, everything so good.Kid-friendliness: We brought our one year old and saw several other toddlers and babies. Kid friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daily Oysters Selection
india harris
My first restaurant trying in Galveston and to pay so much for such a little portion of food it was good though. The service was amazing top-tier but my portion of food was like it was for a dog and was like 50+ dollars too overpriced for the little amount of food.
Our favorite restaurant when we're visiting Galveston! This visit was no exception. Superb service and food!I am not a bread person but I absolutely cannot resist the bread they serve!! Wow!We started with the crab cakes appetizer. It was excellent.For our entrees, hubby ordered the seafood pasta that came with alaskan king crab and topped with lobster tail. I ordered the ribeye with Piitsburg sear and blue cheese crumbles on top. The steak was cooked to perfection. Just the right amount of sear and so juicy and flavorful!! The seafood pasta was also excellent. For sides, we chose sautéed spinach and sautéed mushrooms. Both were delicious. For dessert we shared the warm butter cake. It was divine!Service was excellent as always!And the view! Awesome!Absolutely perfect experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta
Came here looking for a fantastic evening out and the place delivered. My wife and I had a large variety of food and ended up with plenty of leftovers. We ended up splitting a baked brie and a wagu tartar. The brie was fantastic and the tartar was good (texture was unexpected). I got a mixed trio plate with tuna (great) steak (even better) and quail (average). My wife had the crab tempura (her first choice was out), she was quite happy with her choice in the end.Id come back again but would order differently. The outside area was nice but didn't have a good sunset view.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
We had Omar as our waiter, and he went above and beyond. The food was top-notch and worth the money.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best place in galveston too eat and celebrate your birthday
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wet Aged KC Strip, Oysters Rockefeller
Wonderful customer service. Wonderfullllll food. Pretty expensive but well worth it. Definitely would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Celebrated my 64 birthday, the service, food atmosphere was flawless. Will return before we leave Galveston.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Flight
We stayed in Galveston to celebrate an anniversary and wanted steak. Our hotel concierge recommended trying this place, so we gave it a go.We didn't realize it was so nice, but no one seemed to care that we were in jeans and T-shirts. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating! They were attentive and also didn't rush us, even though we arrived quite late.The atmosphere as far as the decor, noise level, music, and scenery was fantastic. The food was to die for! Be prepared to drop a wad of cash, but we thought it was so worth it. Our steak melted in our mouths!Our waitress understood that we were pleasantly full, but insisted on bringing out an anniversary dessert for us, which was so sweet of her--and it tasted amazing! This impromptu visit exceeded our expectations and made our anniversary that much better. Thank you for an enjoyable evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always Amazing. Food, service, ambiance, great views...this place has it all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Flight, Atomic Shrimp Tacos
Fantastic dining experience, we loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I always considered the number 13 to be lucky and after dining at Number 13, I have one more reason. Too often, I’ve gone to a steakhouse where they charge exorbitant fees in the promise of an exceptional experience, only to find the execution to be lacking. Number 13 did quite the opposite. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the humble location tucked away from the road. As I walked up to the door I noticed a lot of outdoor seating overlooking the marina but I opted to sit inside.The inside of the restaurant is very clean and spacious with an elegance I did not expect. After being seated, water was brought to the table. Our waitress Irina G. was exceptional. Throughout the entire meal, she answered questions, made recommendations and anticipated our needs at the table. I don’t know if you can request a waitress when you go but I would definitely recommend her. She did an outstanding job.I ordered a New Fashioned to drink. Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Amaro and Warm Spiced Apple Liqueur over a fat piece of ice combined for a strong but smooth drink with hints of fruit and caramel. I also had a Paloma which was also very good with a strong flavor underneath the grapefruit.The food was amazing. Before I go into the main course, I have to talk about the bread. I don’t know who the baker is but give that person an award! I could have sat there and ate that bread and butter all day. The bread came out fresh, hot and still steaming. Don’t leave without trying it. It’s addictive.The Tropical Salad was a mix of baby bibb and arugula with chopped greens, oranges, roasted almonds, strawberries, goat cheese, and honey mango. Tossed in a champagne vinaigrette it was refreshing and delicious.The main course was a 28 oz. 30 Day Cowboy Ribeye. At $113 it was worth it. The steak was tender, juicy and full of flavor. The size was also more than enough for two people. The sides were all delicious and perfectly complimented the steak.The Brussels Sprouts with pork belly bacon and golden raisins was incredible. The Sautéed Asparagus Béarnaise was exceptional and the Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes could not have been better.On the recommendation from Irina, for dessert the Warm Butter Cake really hit this meal out of the ball park! What a wonderful recommendation! Classic warm butter cake with a berry chutney and tres leches reduction. Topped with Madagascar vanilla bean and mixed berry gelato. Finished with roasted pecans this was a stairway to warm butter heaven.I can’t say enough about the excellent food and the impeccable service. I would recommend this steakhouse to anyone for a fine dining experience without all the pretentious spectacle but still elegantly presented. If you live in Houston, it is worth the drive to Galveston for a weekend getaway meal that will leave you feeling satisfied.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went with the family. It was very good service and had the feel of a nice steakhouse. I would stick to the beef because my octopus was not very good. My wife liked her steak and the kids burgers were great. Only other drawback was it was really loud in there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
We visited Galveston over spring break and tried out this restaurant based on the online reviews. It is not a place we would have found had we not done research online in advance. The front exterior is very unassuming and not what you'd expect for a higher end restaurant; however, upon entering the restaurant the atmosphere transformed. It was very nice and modern on the interior and very inviting. We did have reservations in advance. After being seated, we were given hot towels to wipe our hands...I didn't see this done for every table so unsure if it was normal practice to do this or they thought we needed it. I would have thought all tables would receive the service, if it was part of their normal practice. All of us received a popover with butter. Our 8 year old daughter loved it and they were delicious. On the food: we ordered a filet, truffle corn, wedge salad, shrimp & grits and our daughter ordered the 3 oz child's filet with fries. This is the first restaurant we've been to that had a filet option on the child's menu and we appreciated that. Some kids very much enjoy steak rather than the typical chicken nuggets and mac 'n cheese all the time. My husband's filet was cooked properly (medium rare) though it could have been seasoned better and did not have much flavor to it; however, our daughter's steak was not cooked properly. She also ordered medium rare and it came out all gray inside with no red/pink inside at all. My husband ate her steak and gave our daughter part of his steak to eat. She clearly knew it was not cooked correctly when she cut into it. We weren't going to say anything; however, our waitress came over to check on how everything was, so we told her the child's steak was not cooked properly. The restaurant managers came over and did apologize and removed the cost of the child's meal from our ticket (we didn't ask them to do that but it was a nice gesture on their part...we added that amount back in on top of the tip we gave our waitress). The truffle corn was amazing and we highly recommend that side dish. The shrimp and grits were solidly good, not the best we've had, but good. It is personal preference but I felt there was too much shrimp and not enough grits. The grits could also have been seasoned more as I could not really get any taste of the fontina and the cajun beurre blanc sauce on the side was very runny and buttery. The meal was on a plate with sides; however, with the sauce being so runny, I did not feel comfortable pouring it over the shrimp and grits...the meal would have been better served in an actual bowl. Our daughter ordered the smore's dessert. She thought it was fun to see it torched at the table; though she really didn't end up eating much of it. It was a little challenging to eat, the marshmallow was very hard to cut through (they only provided spoons to eat it with and it really needed a butter knife to help cut through it). We are still giving 5 stars. Nothing is ever perfect and sometimes it boils down to personal preference and taste. We would visit the restaurant again. Service was also impeccable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is super underrated. An absolute class establishment. I think the best seafood meal we’ve had anywhere in the Houston/Galveston areas. The octopus was awesome, branzino, burrata, mussels, everything so good.Kid-friendliness: We brought our one year old and saw several other toddlers and babies. Kid friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daily Oysters Selection
My first restaurant trying in Galveston and to pay so much for such a little portion of food it was good though. The service was amazing top-tier but my portion of food was like it was for a dog and was like 50+ dollars too overpriced for the little amount of food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5