47.6
TVFScore

Gilhooley's Restaurant and Oyster Bar 18+

222 9th Street, San Leon, TX 77539

Summary

Gilhooley's Restaurant and Oyster Bar 18 is a seafood joint located in San Leon, TX on the Gulf Coast. This landmark restaurant has been featured on tv shows such as Bizarre Foods America, and serves up popular delicacies like oysters, crawfish, and gumbo.

Seen On

BIZ

Bizarre Foods America

Houston 09-02-2013

Some call Gilhooleys the most notorious oyster bar on the Gulf of Mexico, where the gritty ambience and the oysters make it the ultimate seafood dive bar. The oysters are served over a wood fire and topped with parmesan and garlic butter.

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Cuisines & Features

  • Seafood
  • Local Favorite
  • Lunch Spot
  • Cheap Eats
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Bar Scene
  • People Watching
  • Dine At The Bar
  • Happy Hour
  • Hidden Find

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