The Boat - San Angelo

Gotta be honest here ... after growing up in San Diego and spending the last 27 years in S. Florida I would have never guessed to try seafood in San Angelo. The calamari was unbelievable.. I've been all over the islands and this calamari is tops. The staff was attentive and enjoyable. Come on in and give it a try, I'm sure you wont be disappointed.

The boat offers a unique nautical atmosphere that strikes a balance between a casual dive and a formal dining establishment. We ordered Boudin Rolls and the Combo Seafood Platter with Onion Rings. The Boudin Rolls had a light flaky exterior and were packed with flavor inside. They had a perfect amount of spicy kick, enough to build but not enough to cover up your flavor or make eating them unpleasant. Would highly recommend if you're someone who likes moderately spicy foods. The combo seafood platter came with 1 huge fried catfish filet, 4 fried butterfly shrimp, and a handful of fried oysters. It was all great, but what stood out to me were the oysters. They were of all different sizes and tasted fresh shucked. The breading was not too heavy, had a gorgeous golden tone, and did not feel oiley to the touch. We couldn't have been more pleased with the food. I would highly recommend The Boat and look forward to trying them again my next time through.

There are old bad reviews. Was on the fence about this restaurant, but now in this town it's one of my favorite restaurants. You have to try The burgers  and key lime pies .Extremely large wings!

The Boat Oyster Bar truly impressed us! My husband and I were blown away by the generous portions for the price. The restaurant's decor is stunning, and the food was simply delicious—I highly recommend the seafood combo platter and the gator bites. Our server was friendly and attentive, making our experience even better. Overall, it was an amazing first visit!

Parking was plentiful, and the decor of the grill and bar was refreshing and notable. Although we didn't sample the cocktail menu this time, we plan to do so on our next visit, especially since several tables nearby seemed to be enjoying a variety of drinks. The establishment features a full bar, making it an appealing place to relax and enjoy drinks during our next trip. What truly stood out was our waitress, Whitney, who introduced herself and was attentive throughout our meal. She made sure our drinks were always full and that our orders were taken and served promptly. Overall, it was the combination of the incredible burger and Whitney's excellent service that assured us we will be back.