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222 Ninth St. Dickinson, TX 77539

281-339-3813

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Best Oysters
Award Winner 2005

Cuisine(s): American, Seafood

Hours: Daily 6am-11pm

Price: $

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, MasterCard, cash
Attire: Casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout

Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Reservations: Not Necessary

Parking: Lot Available

Description

The ramshackle patio is overgrown with vegetation, the interior is all worn woodwork and old furniture, and the rafters seem to be held together by the license plates that cover them. Children are forbidden here, no doubt in part because of some risqué artwork. But it's the menu that will really amaze you. Gilhooley's Raw Bar may be the last place in the United States where you can get a dozen raw oysters and a rare hamburger for lunch. This funky bar in sunny San Leon is also the perfect place to take visiting French intellectuals -- just tell them Gilhooley's is truly representative of the local peasant cuisine.

2005 | Best Oysters

Gilhooley's is Misho Ivic's favorite restaurant. And since Misho is the owner of Misho's Oysters, one of the largest oyster processors in Texas, he personally picks his best bivalves to be sent to the restaurant. In the winter, when the oysters are sweet and plump, the ones at Gilhooley's are always just a little sweeter and just a little plumper. And during the rest of the year, when smart consumers eat their oysters cooked, you can't beat the Oysters Gilhooley, which are dusted with... More »
2004 | Best Oysters

Gilhooley's Raw Bar Gilhooley's, which has been described by its detractors as a biker bar, has an admittedly rough-hewn ambience. Signs on the wall that prohibit the admittance of children and encourage patrons to "show us your tits" probably don't impress the Mobil Travel Guide folks much. But Gilhooley's has a secret benefactor. Misho Ivic, the owner of Misho's Oysters, one of the largest oyster processors in Texas, personally selects the tasty bivalves that will be served at Gilhooley's,... More »
2002 | Best Smoked Oysters

We're willing to bet that Oysters Gilhooley are the best barbecued oysters on the entire Gulf Coast. The fresh-shucked oysters are topped with cheese and sauce and then smoked over a pecan-and-oak fire. The shells get partially blackened and the oysters pick up a strong smoky flavor while remaining juicy. And the wonderful flavor is only accentuated by Gilhooley's charming atmosphere. The outdoor seating area, with its ramshackle patio furniture, is overgrown with vegetation. The interior is... More »

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Gilhooley's Raw Bar

222 Ninth St. Dickinson, TX 77539

281-339-3813

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2005 | Best Oysters

2004 | Best Oysters

2002 | Best Smoked Oysters

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By Glenn Livet | Wed, January 4, 2012

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