Depends upon what dogs you have

We took our two little Yorkies to spend time in Galveston and decided to visit Katie’s Seafood due to the dog friendly reviews.

Our little Yorkies are 5 and 9 pounds. When our table was ready we asked if we needed to go the dog entrance, but due to the stroller they were in and their size, we were allowed to walk (push them) through the restaurant to the outdoor seating.

The hostess and waitress were very accommodating and stopped by several times to interact with our dogs.

We ordered drinks and appetizers, the smoky boudin balls and the garlic cheese toast with crab and shrimp.

Shortly thereafter, we ordered an unseasoned chicken breast for our pups, which we have done numerous times at dog friendly restaurants. Our waitress came back and said that they couldn’t cook the chicken breast for our pups, because they couldn’t eat at the restaurant. We were somewhat surprised, because this was the first time that this has ever happened to us.

Before our appetizers arrived, we pulled out our portable water bowl and filled it and set at the corner of the table. Our dogs were able to reach this from the stroller. So they were able to drink up. Within minutes, we were told that we can’t have the water bowl on the table, so we removed the bowl as not to cause any issues.

It’s a health code thing they kept saying. We did what we could do to respect that.

Our appetizers arrived and were very good except we thought the garlic cheese toast didn’t have enough cheese.. It’s wasn’t stringy when we pulled it apart.

My wife and I felt that they were watching us and our dogs so we decided to finish our appetizers and move on.

So the final tally, the food we ordered was a 4, the dog friendly rating was 2 two based upon our experience here -vs- all other places we have visited over the past several years.

Having said that, we do plan on returning without our dogs.

Your mileage might vary.

Oct. 30, 2021

Good food and great for dogs

Big open area with picnic tables outside with plenty of space for any sized dog.

Wife and I couldn’t finish our burgers. They were cooked great and very filling. Home made onion rings and dipping sauce was excellent as were the margaritas.

Apr. 10, 2021

Great stop in Smithville!

Thanks to BringFido for letting us know about this place. Good food for a good cause. Service was great. Our dogs received so much attention. They cooked them up an u seasoned chicken breast that they devoured! We will be back when we are passing through.

Apr. 10, 2021

Will be the first choice next time in New Orleans

When we arrived, we found that we were upgraded to a suite. They indicated the upgrade was between two people and they chose us because we booked via Bring Fido. Sweet.

Very pet friendly. We had two small dogs and the dog fee was more than reasonable, less than most other places we have stay at. We typically bring our own supplies for our dogs, so we didn't need anything from the hotel for their stay. We met numerous pets while staying there. We never heard barking while in the room.

The room was spacious and very unique in a good way, a nice mix between antique furniture and modern art and accessories. Bed was comfortable. Oh and the shower...ceiling shower with plenty of power and hot water. I didn't want to get out (each day).

A previous review mentioned the scratched wood floors. The wood floors appeared to be original wood flooring,. Some might not like this, but I believe it just added character. We didn't notice dust to be an issue.

The staff was very accomidating, helpful and professional.

Due to COVID, the restaurant was closed. No minibar, but you could purchase mini-bar items in the lobby. Housekeeping was not available during the stay, but I understand due to COVID.

My only complaint is that the rooms do not have a coffee pot. Coffee was available for purchase in the lobby, and on our last day (Sunday) only Decaf was available. Not enough to deduct a full bone.

We would stay here on our next trip to New Orleans.

Nov. 04, 2020

Very Pet Friendly

We met several other pets at this location and we never heard any of the other pets from our room. The room was nice and clean. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.

We would stay here again when we visit Waco, Tx.

Oct. 11, 2020