We arrived at Top Water Grill in San Leon, Texas at around 7:30 on a Friday night. We asked for a table outside, and were seated at a picnic table on the dock. Lucky boat owners can dock right next to their table!
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| View from our table |
Cold draft beer in hand (Blue Moon for me, Shiner Bock for him), we perused the extensive menu. We chose an appetizer of Smoked Swordfish Pate. Two large scoops of the pate were served in a stemmed glass along side a basket of crackers, lemon wedges, and a bottle of hot sauce. The pate was delicious, although I would have preferred it to be smokier.
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| The restaurant offers several beers on tap |
After much consideration, I decided to try the Pecan Crusted Snapper. The snapper was fresh and moist, pan fried with a crunchy pecan coating. The crust had that savory, full-flavored nuttiness that comes only from toasting the pecans. The generous piece of snapper was served with a light lemon butter sauce, which complimented but did not overpower the flavors of the fish or pecans. The fish also came with two unremarkable sides of rice and mixed vegetables.
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| Pecan Crusted Snapper |
My husband chose the Drunken Redfish. This thick, fresh piece of redfish was seasoned and grilled, then topped with a creamy white wine sauce studded with shrimp and crawfish tails. It was simply delicious! It was also served with the same mundane rice and veggies.
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| Drunken Redfish |
Overall, it was definitely worth the drive to get out to San Leon. The Top Water Grill was a definite find, although I would never call it a "dive". The restaurant is large and attractive, the menu extensive, and the prices moderate. Our total, with two beers each, shared appetizer, and two entrees was $73.91 (including tax and tip).
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| Front of Top Water Grill |
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| Restaurant from across the canal |
Top Water Grill
815 Ave. O
San Leon, TX
(281) 339-1232
http://www.topwatergrill.com/
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