Who said you have to live on the coast to enjoy fresh seafood? Galveston Seafood Company in Abilene is about as far from the water as it gets, yet offers some of the best Gulf seafood you’ve ever had.

Fresh seafood is hard to come by in Abilene, so finding a spot that serves it always comes as a pleasant surprise.

Google/Kenny Salazar One such place is Galveston Seafood Company, tucked away in this Tudor-style building reminiscent of a neighborhood pub from 19th century England.

Inside is just as grand, with opulent chandeliers and Old World décor only adding to the ambiance.

Google/Kenny Salazar You’ll feel right at home as you settle into a table or booth and begin scanning the menu.

This place is a seafood lover’s dream, boasting a variety of delicious eats straight from the Gulf.

Facebook/Galveston Seafood Company From crab cakes to fish tacos to shrimp alfredo, there’s something to please every palate.

It’s hard to go wrong with oysters, especially when they come from Galveston Bay.

Facebook/Galveston Seafood Company These puppies are coated in a delectable batter, fried to golden perfection, and served with remoulade, tartar and cocktail dipping sauces, plus two sides of your choice.

Sample a little bit of everything with the crowd favorite Seafood Steamer.

Facebook/Galveston Seafood Company It features snow crab, shrimp, mussels, sausage, corn-on-the-cob, and baby potatoes, all tossed in the restaurant’s signature seasoning and drizzled with a rosemary garlic butter sauce.

Every bonafide seafood joint has gumbo on the menu, and it comes fully loaded here at GSC.

Facebook/Galveston Seafood Company Shrimp, crawfish, and andouille sausage swim in a dark roux, with white rice on top and French bread and crackers on the side.

Other popular entrees include red snapper, breaded catfish filets, shrimp scampi, and many more mouthwatering dishes.

Facebook/Galveston Seafood Company Side dishes range from traditional seafood pairings like hush puppies and red beans and rice to more homestyle offerings such as mashed potatoes and collard greens.

Hours are 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, and 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Visit the restaurant’s Facebook page to learn more.

Google/Kenny Salazar

One such place is Galveston Seafood Company, tucked away in this Tudor-style building reminiscent of a neighborhood pub from 19th century England.

You’ll feel right at home as you settle into a table or booth and begin scanning the menu.

Facebook/Galveston Seafood Company

From crab cakes to fish tacos to shrimp alfredo, there’s something to please every palate.

These puppies are coated in a delectable batter, fried to golden perfection, and served with remoulade, tartar and cocktail dipping sauces, plus two sides of your choice.

It features snow crab, shrimp, mussels, sausage, corn-on-the-cob, and baby potatoes, all tossed in the restaurant’s signature seasoning and drizzled with a rosemary garlic butter sauce.

Shrimp, crawfish, and andouille sausage swim in a dark roux, with white rice on top and French bread and crackers on the side.

Side dishes range from traditional seafood pairings like hush puppies and red beans and rice to more homestyle offerings such as mashed potatoes and collard greens.

Have you ever eaten at Galveston Seafood Company? If so, what did you order and how was it? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section below, and check out our previous article for more scrumptious seafood in Texas.

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Address: 818 E Hwy 80, Abilene, TX 79601, USA