Had drinks at the bar in the lounge to begin the evening - the tequila old fashioned, the espresso martini, and the lemon drop martini were on point!
From there we were welcomed and seated by the manager (Mr. B) and greeted by our waiter (Joshua). Both of whom have that knack for making you feel like you’re the most important party in the building. They set the tone for a great experience and Joshua does an outstanding job of anticipating the table’s needs so you never feel like you’re “waiting” for anything.
We started with apps that the table shared. The tuna tartare was phenomenal .. it’s a great go to if you love fresh tuna .. but the wasabi is real and it doesn’t play so go lightly. The pork belly brings an amazing sweet and smoky element with it. And the escargot is delicious .. don’t miss the chance to dip the bread into the butter and stuff left in the dish once the escargot has been enjoyed.
Tuesday nights are the Surf and Turf special - $35 lobster tail and filet. You can add any of the usual steak topping to it for a slight charge (the blackened crab or smoked mushroom sauce are both outstanding) .. but the demi-glacé on the filet stands on its own as well. Can’t go wrong with that. We’ve eaten here multiple times .. and there’s really no wrong answer on a menu that has something for everyone on it.
Overall .. while it seems like the newer restaurants in Galveston are more often discussed and suggested .. Shearn’s is as good as (or better than) it’s ever been. Perfect place to watch an amazing sunset .. have a perfectly crafted cocktail .. and enjoy an amazing meal while you’re taken care of by great service.
