Kitty's Purple Cow
Hamburgers, hotdogs, etc.

Comments: Very casual – bathing suits and bare feet are ok. Inexpensive hamburgers, snacks and cold drinks.
Directions: At stoplight, turn east on Bluewater Highway. About 0.3 mile on right.

Red Snapper Inn
Fresh seafood.

Comments: Written up in Texas Monthly. Stuffed jalapenos and Crab Florentine are great.
Directions: At stoplight, turn east on Bluewater Highway. About ¼ mile on the right.

Shanghai
Hunan, Szechwan & Mandarin Chinese

Comments: Extensive menu. Great egg rolls.
Directions: 941 Highway 332, Lake Jackson (just before you exit for Surfside.) Next to Cher Swiss Hotel. (979-297-0291)

El Toro Mexican Restaurant
Tex-Mex, Fajitas, Margaritas

Comments: Large, family friendly Tex-Mex restaurant.
Directions: 120 Commerce. Two blocks off of Highway 332, just before you exit for Surfside. Call for directions (979-265-5361).

Kolache Shop
Bakery

Comments: Entered kolache competition for first time in 2007. Jalapeño pig kolache was named Grand Champion.
Open Mon-Fri, 5:00-11:00 AM.
Directions: 120 Highway 288B, Clute. Call for directions (979-265-3352).

Andy’s Kitchen
Home style cooking

Comments: Pot roast and vegetables are excellent. Served in large bowls (family style).
Directions: 415 This Way. Lake Jackson. Half block off of Highway 288, immediately south of large Lowes Lumber. (979-299-2355)

Cafe Annice
Continental Bistro

Comments: Pleasant, dressier casual. Similar to Ruggles in Houston. Great desserts.
Directions: 24 Circle Way, Lake Jackson. Call for directions (979-292-0600)

The Local
Sandwiches, salads, deserts

Comments: Excellent spinach salad. Live music on Friday evenings.
Directions: 118 This Way Street, Lake Jackson. Call for directions (979-297-9300)

Wurst Haus
Steaks, pasta, sandwiches, deserts

Comments: Excellent Reuben sandwich. Stock over 35 brands of beer.
Directions: 102 This Way Street, Lake Jackson. Call for directions (979-297-3003)

On The North Edge of Lake Jackson

At the intersection of Highway 332 and 288 (near Sears, Dillard’s, and Loews) is a large selection of restaurants, including: Luby’s, Chili’s, Red Lobster, Chick-fil-A, KFC, Popeye’s, Fuddruckers, IHOP, McDonald’s, Whataburger, pizza, etc.

Two of the restaurants in this neighborhood that we like are:

Johnny Carino's
Country Italian

Comments: Shrimp & sausage skillitine and spicy shrimp & chicken with sun-dried tomatoes are excellent.
Directions: 119 Highway 332 @ 288

Ryan’s Family Steakhouse
Steaks, buffet, bakery

Comments: Steaks are only o.k. But, it’s a nice budget buffet.
Directions: 106 Highway 332 @ 288

Domino's Pizza

Comments: Delivers to Sufside. Or, eat in.
Directions: 2105 FM 523. In Oyster Creek, just before you turn onto Highway 332 to Surfside. (979-239-333)

On The River
Seafood, steak, chicken fried steak

Comments: Cajun grilled shrimp, blackened catfish, and fried dill pickles are quite good.
Directions: 919 West 2^nd, Freeport.
Call for directions (979-233-0503)

Rotary Luncheons

Comments: Meets Tuesday at 12:00 at the Cher Swiss Hotel. Huge shrimp boil every August.
Directions: 925 Highway 332, Lake Jackson (just before you exit for Surfside).

Uncommon Affairs
Complete catering service

Comments: 45-ft. Mobile Kitchen can come to Surfside. BBQ, Cajun, or more formal. Has served both President Bushes. For more information call 979-864-9984.

And, don't forget the old standby....

A Picnic at the Beach

Some of our best memories come from the simple things.

Whether just a snack and drinks; or, something more elaborate. The beach is a wonderful place to have a picnic.

If you have any questions about vacationing at Surfside Beach,
or if you would like to reserve one of our houses,
please call us at 713-995-6111, or go to Contact Us.

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