Kitty's Purple Cow
Hamburgers, hotdogs, etc.

Comments: Very casual – bathing suits and bare feet are ok. Inexpensive hamburgers, snacks and cold drinks.
Directions: At stoplight, turn east on Bluewater Highway. About 0.3 mile on right.

Red Snapper Inn
Fresh seafood.

Comments: Written up in Texas Monthly. Stuffed jalapenos and Crab Florentine are great.
Directions: At stoplight, turn east on Bluewater Highway. About ¼ mile on the right.

Shanghai
Hunan, Szechwan & Mandarin Chinese

Comments: Extensive menu. Great egg rolls.
Directions: 931 Highway 332, Lake Jackson (just before you exit for Surfside.) (979-297-0291). Click for Google map and directions.

El Toro Mexican Restaurant
Tex-Mex, Fajitas, Margaritas

Comments: Large, family friendly Tex-Mex restaurant.
Directions:120 Commerce, Clute. (Two blocks off of Highway 332, just before you exit for Surfside). (979-265-5361). Click for Google map and directions.

Kolache Shop
Bakery

Comments: Their Pig-in-a-blanket Kolache was named grand champion and their Cheesy Jalapeno-filled Kolache was reserve grand champion at the 2012 State of Texas Kolache Bake Show. Although the above two kolaches were judged the best in the state show, their best sellers are their cream cheese-filled and traditional fruit varieties. Only open Mon-Fri, 5:00-11:00 AM.
Directions: 120 Brazosport Boulevard So., Clute. (979-265-3352). Click for Google map and directions.

On The River
Seafood, steak, chicken fried steak

Comments: Cajun grilled shrimp, blackened catfish, and fried dill pickles are quite good.
Directions: 919 West 2^nd, Freeport, (979-233-1352). Click for Google map and directions.

Andy’s Kitchen
Home style cooking

Comments: Pot roast and vegetables are excellent. Served in large bowls (family style).
Directions: 415 This Way. Lake Jackson. Half block off of Highway 288, immediately south of large Lowes Lumber. (979-299-2355)

The Local
Sandwiches, salads, deserts

Comments: Excellent spinach salad. Live music on Friday evenings.
Directions: 118 This Way Street, Lake Jackson. Call for directions (979-297-9300)

Wurst Haus
Steaks, pasta, sandwiches, deserts

Comments: Excellent Reuben sandwich. Stock over 35 brands of beer.
Directions: 102 This Way Street, Lake Jackson. Call for directions (979-297-3003)

On The North Edge of Lake Jackson

At the intersection of Highway 332 and 288 (near Sears, Dillard’s, and Loews) is a large selection of restaurants, including: Luby’s, Chili’s, Red Lobster, Chick-fil-A, KFC, Popeye’s, Fuddruckers, IHOP, McDonald’s, Whataburger, pizza, etc.

Two of the restaurants in this neighborhood that we like are:

Johnny Carino's
Country Italian

Comments: Shrimp & sausage skillitine and spicy shrimp & chicken with sun-dried tomatoes are excellent.
Directions: 119 Highway 332 @ 288

Ryan’s Family Steakhouse
Steaks, buffet, bakery

Comments: Steaks are only o.k. But, it’s a nice budget buffet.
Directions: 106 Highway 332 @ 288

Domino's Pizza

Comments: Delivers to Sufside. Or, eat in.
Directions: 2105 FM 523. In Oyster Creek, just before you turn onto Highway 332 to Surfside. (979-239-333)

Rotary Luncheons

Comments: Meets Tuesday at 12:00 at the Lake Jackson Civic Center. Has a huge shrimp boil every August that’s worthwhile attending.
Directions: The Civic Center is on Highway 288, 100 yards south of the This Way St. exit. Click for Google map and directions.

Talk About Good
Complete catering service

Comments: Can come to Surfside, or use their facility. Cajun, seafood, steaks. Crawfish fettuccini is excellent. For more information call 979-233-0665.

Uncommon Affairs
Complete catering service

Comments: 45-ft. Mobile Kitchen can come to Surfside. BBQ, Cajun, or more formal. Has served both President Bushes. For more information call 979-864-9984.

And, don't forget the old standby....

A Picnic at the Beach

Some of our best memories come from the simple things.

Whether just a snack and drinks; or, something more elaborate. The beach is a wonderful place to have a picnic.

If you have any questions about vacationing at Surfside Beach,
or if you would like to reserve one of our houses,
please call us at 713-995-6111, or go to Contact Us.

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