Talk about leaving a lasting impression. Sea Island Shrimp House is consistently recognized as a hometown favorite in San Antonio — and has been since 1965. In fact, they’ve been voted “Best Restaurant” for seafood in the San Antonio Express-News Readers Choice every year since the poll began!
Today all six locations spread throughout the city remain family owned and operated, maintaining the tradition of serving the highest quality ingredients at an affordable price.
Current CEO, Barclay Anthony, sat down with Goodtaste.tv to share some of their time-honored recipes, many of which are on special during Lent this year.
Sea Island is known locally for its fried shrimp, but there’s a lot more here to reel in. Juicy steaks, hamburgers, grilled chicken and even their famous Key Lime Pie for starters.
This scratch-cook kitchen thrives off variety. Here are several menu items that have helped keep Sea Island’s culinary bragging rights intact…
Signature Dishes:
Lemon Pepper Fish & Shrimp
Icelandic white fish filet, lightly breaded and broiled, plus seven grilled, premium-grade Gulf shrimp seasoned with lemon pepper.
Mariner’s Deluxe Fish Sandwich*
Hand breaded, fried Icelandic white fish filet with lettuce, tomato, cheese and onions on a toasted Sesame Kaiser bun.
*just $6.99 at lunch
Healthy Choices:
Grilled Salmon Steak
Norwegian Salmon with rice pilaf and fresh seasonal veggies.
Light House Fish
A seasoned, broiled whitefish filet topped with sautéed jalapeños, onions and tomatoes in olive oil.
New Item:
Crispy Catch*
New Zealand whitefish filets coated in Panko breading and fried to a golden crisp with stuffed Gulf shrimp, hushpuppies and homemade cole slaw.
*$9.99 for a limited time!
Meat Lover’s:
NY Strip
USDA choice 8 oz beef, grilled, with a loaded baked potato, toasted baguette and seasoned green beans with bacon.
The restaurant’s fresh lemonade is also a huge seller and available year-round. Beer and wine? No problem! Feel free to ask about any pairing recommendations…I can vouch for beer and oysters. With so many fresh options and a name folks have trusted for nearly 50 years — we’ll see YOU at Sea Island!
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Hi wonderful Sea Island staff,
Could you please tell me if you will ever be putting lobster on the menu?
I just love your seafood and fish. I love your green beans. I love your spinich. I love your hush puppies. I love…..well, you get the idea! I love everything you serve. I usually go to the one on Rector (hi Missy) or the one off 1-10. Your staff have consistently been friendly, helpful and courteous. Thanks for being such a wonderful place to enjoy a good meal with family and friends.