10/17/09

Impossible

by tex13

I called to place a to-go order and was informed, " I can't take a to go order" to which I replied, "uhh okay, is the restaraunt full?". The rude bartenders response was simply that he couldn't take a to-go order but I could come to the bar and place an order there. There were no apologies or even an explanation before I inquired as to why placing an order was not possible. After reading the poor reviews, maybe this was a blessing in disguise. I won't try again.

• Pros: I don't know.
• Cons: Rude

09/11/09

NASTY NASTY NASTY!!!!!!!!

by marktrux

I had the grilled fish and shrimp. You could tell the fish was fish because it was so fishy, the shrimp was less like grilled shrimp and more like shrimp jerky. My wife had the fried scallops and it looked like they were dug out of yesterdays trash rebreaded and refried, I didn't know a scallop could hold that much bread and grease!

• Pros: none
• Cons: everything

08/17/09

CRAPPY FOOD

by jeffzoe

Went to Casey's on a recommendation from the staff at Moody Gardens. Got there, waitperson is new and can't take the order right. Food came out an hour and a half later. I got the baked blackened shrimp, fish and shrimp plate. Tasted like it had been cooked for an hour and a half in grease.

My brother in law ordered a bottle beer. Waitperson came back with a glass of draft. Told him they poured the bottle beer in the glass, only to find out they were out of the bottle beer and subbed it with draft.

All together we spent $200 on the meal, and everyone feels like throwing up. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME ON THIS PLACE!

• Pros: No Pros
• Cons: Lot's of Cons

08/02/08

Disappointing

by wadester

We have been to Casey's a couple of times, based upon referrals from a few of our friends. However, both times we were disappointed with the quality and quantity of the seafood. Afterall, Galveston you would expect to have the freshest and best seafood, since the town is right on the Gulf. But Casey's just did not deliver quality seafood. I tried the soft shell crabs, and they were dismally small. My fiancee tried pasta with seafood atop of it on the last visit, and it was just nothing special.

Lord, where do you go to find great seafood in this town? So far, we have not been impressed. And we are not hard-to-impress people. But we do know the difference between fresh fish, and frozen fish.

• Pros: Good Location
• Cons: Limited parking, mediocre seafood

08/15/07

Service is hit-or-miss, food is delicious.

by emsmwhite

I was at my parents' beach-house 2 weeks ago, and actually ended up eating here twice that week. The food was always delicious, but their waitstaff is so-so at best. They messed up sides several times on the first time (dinner), and the second time was entirely messed up (lunch). Dinner was less messed up overall, so maybe try them then. I think a lot of it has to do with their very young waitstaff. Their blackened redfish is phenomenal, the fried mushrooms are the best I've ever had (not greasy and good & firm), and the chowder is the first I've ever said I loved. In fact, I pretty much hate au gratin potatoes, but these are out of this world, too. Also, try their salad with the house dressing. It's all sooo good... assuming they get your order right. Overall, Casey's has great food at a good price, and the atmosphere is much more relaxed than neighbouring Gaido's... plus, if they mess your order up enough, they'll probably throw in free desert. We had enough people in our group, that we were able to get one of everything on the desert menu, and, I've got to say, it was ALL soooo good! Give it a try... it's behind the big shrimp on the Seawall.

• Pros: Redfish, mushrooms, chowder, house dressing, prices
• Cons: Service.

06/12/07

Avoid the Seafood at Casey's

by thebestcritic

We stopped into Casey?s one Sunday afternoon for some oysters (in season). After being seated a waitress final showed after 5-10 minutes. We then ordered a dozen on the half shell only to be told they didn?t have any. So we settled for a fried appetizer combo and some boiled shrimp, with a couple of beers. The boiled shrimp must have been cooked a day or two before and sat in water until they were served. They were mushy and tasteless; if you put enough horseradish in the cocktail sauce and used a healthy amount, the shrimp were semi-edible. The fried items were extremely greasy and apparently the grease was quite old. The most redeeming value was the cold beer. We walked away leaving the majority of the fried items and half the shrimp; but only after a $48.00 tab was paid.

I recommend you stop in Kemah or Bay Cliff for seafood on the way down to Galveston, and spend your Galveston restaurant dollars on Pizza at Mario?s or brunch at The Galvez.

• Pros: Location, Beer, Parking
• Cons: Food, Value, Service

02/25/07

hurried staff, so-so food

by luli_brooks

I think this might be a better lunch place, but I would avoid for dinner. The fish had an off taste (they did take it off my bill, though), the waitress kept forgetting to bring sweetener for tea, ketchup for fries, etc. If you go, get something very local -- the gulf shrimp are okay. The fried mushrooms appetizer also isn't too bad. Also, sit outside -- much, much better view and ambiance!

• Pros: gulf shrimp, tea, fried mushrooms, outdoor dining
• Cons: all the other food, service, indoor dining

01/30/06

A nice place to get a seafood fix for the easy-going beach set.

by Contributor

In Short
The most laid-back of the three restaurants that inhabit the popular Gaido's Seaside Inn complex, Casey's offers causal dining with the same family recipes they've used since 1911. While the namesake seafood, as well as landlocked menu items like steak, give Casey's a touch of class befitting its location, lighter bites like sandwiches and salads round out the menu and provide options for everyone.

03/20/04

The best seafood at a great price

by zenithe

Casey's has the best seafood in Galveston for the price. They have a huge selection and awesome seafood. Their chicken gumbo is delicious, and I know someone who drives from Houston just for their creamy au gratin potatoes! Their desserts are pretty good too.

• Pros: Great food, Well priced, Great service

08/08/02

9

by Birdhouse_Lucy

Casey's is worth the drive from Houston. It has good atmosphere, food, and service. I highly recommend the stuffed shrimp, it was wonderful.