Robert H. wrote: > > We just returned from a trip to the Gulf coast of Texas & found two rough-cut > gems. > > The Reef is the prototype of Gulf seafood restaurants, fried this & fried that > - plus they serve many dishes that are not fried. My favorite was the > all-you-could-eat fried shrimp. Man, these were just like I remember having as > a kid when my dad used to do a lot of shrimping in the Gulf. > > THE REEF SEAFOOD HOUSE > 1301 31 1/2 STREET > TEXAS CITY, TX 77590 > 409-945-9688 > > The other place we found is practically across the street from the Reef. It's > Grand Prize Barbeque, another prototypical Texas restaurant. When I was a kid > you could drop into any number of GREAT BBQ joints in Texas & get a fantastic > meal for very little money. This place is patterned after the earlier models, > right down to the funky atmosphere - Oh yeah, and the food is tops!! > > GRAND PRIZE BARBEQUE > 2223 PALMER HWY > TEXAS CITY, TX 77590 > 409-948-6501 > > If you're in the Texas City - Galveston area anytime soon drop in to either of > these places for a Texas treat. > > Robert Harmon > -- > Seattle's Hottest Spots - http://www.seattle.wa.us > > Remove the "Z" from my address to reply via e-mail.If you're ever in the Madeira Beach, Florida area, don't miss El Pass-o Cafe. Great seafood with unique Mexican style sauces such as Smoked Tomato Salsa over grilled grouper and shrimp. Located at 13331 Gulf Blvd Madeira Beach, Fl. 33708 Phone: 813-392-8986 They have a great website at http://www.beachdirectory.com/elpasso
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