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Flying Dutchman Restaurant & Oyster Bar

MY REVIEW: This was my second visit and i should have followed my first mind to pass on by, but decided to give them a second chance. Never again will i go there. No bread was served and, the crab fingers was tough as if they came out the microwave, crab cakes to doughy,the food wasn't hot and Very pricey. I will never visit again.

NAME: elle
SUBMITTED: 4/15/2012   LAST VISIT WAS: 3/2012
FREQUENCY: Visited 2-3 times

MY REVIEW: I guess the bad reviews must have gone on a bad day or possibly my wife and I went on a good day because everything was great. We went at lunch time on 09-07-11. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Our food was served to us in a very timely manner and it was delicious. We will be returning.

NAME: jjm5588
SUBMITTED: 9/8/2011   LAST VISIT WAS: 09-07-11
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: HORRIBLE, should have know when there was no line and other places were busy that this place wasn't good . overpriced food for the small portions they serve. and was a cheap imitation for a real seafood place. food took a long time to get there (it shouldn't take long for the small portions.) they didn't offer us bread , food tasted like it was microwaved with season salt sprinkled on top for flavor. the big seafood platter is expensive and tastless and not enough to feed a toddler.

NAME: jbird
SUBMITTED: 3/20/2011   LAST VISIT WAS: 3/16/2011
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: My family and I went to Dutchman on Saturday as part of our visit to Kemah.

HORRIBLE!!!! I don't even know where to begin......all I can basically say is the service was the worst.

Everyone received bread except for us and when asked about it; they stated that we had to request it. Well the other families did not request it and how would we even know to request it? Just didn't make since to me.

They never gave my little girl a kids menu when requested it; we waited at least 20 minutes for one......if you saw a little girl with me, why wouldn't you automatically have the kids menu ready?

I clearly asked for boiled shrimp for an appetizer and guess what they bought me? Oysters!! Oysters sound nothing like boiled shrimp.

I am just so disappointed.

NAME: Michelle Garrett
SUBMITTED: 8/15/2010   LAST VISIT WAS: 8/14/10
FREQUENCY: Visited 2-3 times

MY REVIEW: We went to the Boardwalk one afternoon on the last week before school started. There was a light rain that came and left but most people stayed away. The overcast skies and soft breezes were very pleasant. I asked a passing security officer what restaurants he liked. The first of the three he recommended was The Flying Dutchman. It's on the ground floor with a Japanese restaurant above. We had a table by the wall of glass facing the boardwalk - lovely! Small boats were passing by and waving to each other as people fed fish in the outside pond. My husband's seafood platter looked fine but my mother-in-law wasn't happy with her Redfish. When asked, she chose another type of fish. Even though she had eaten some of the side dishes, they whisked the platter away and came back with a complete, fresh entree. She was happy with her food and asked for extra of the wonderful, creamy butter sauce. My clam chowder was nice and hot, but might have been sitting and reducing in the kitchen as it tasted over-seasoned and salty. Didn't want to wait for a replacement so poured some hot water(for hot tea) in. Yes, it wasn't as thick but I didn't mind - every delicious spoonful held several clams and the perfectly seasoned tiny diced veggies gave it a nice texture! The manager came by a couple of times to be sure we were taken care of and he made us feel welcome. If there was any problem, they quickly took care of it to our satisfaction.

We were too full for dessert, but the table of four next to us ordered two huge chocolate dishes that were gone in record time! It was the typical seashore decor, but the high ceilings and ever-changing view added to an enjoyable experience.

NAME: Soo
SUBMITTED: 8/29/2008   LAST VISIT WAS: 8/2008
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: We have visited this restaurant over the past 25 years. The food has always been good but lately the customer service has been deceptive. At our last visit, 3 things happened which was very deceptive from the service.

1) I asked for a glass of Chardonnay and the waitress asked by brand name if I would like it but never indicated that it was not the house wine. I did not know this until I received the bill. The wine was very expensive.

2) My wife asked if she could substitute fries for rice or onion rings without a charge and was said yes. We where charged on the bill and I had to ask for it to be removed.

3) My wife order a fish pore boy sandwich with Red Snapper. She orders this all the time. The waitress said that she could only have Catfish. My wife had to tell her that she always gets Red Snapper and asked if the menu has changed. The waitress then said that she could have Red Snapper.

Well, at less the food was good.

NAME: Mike
SUBMITTED: 12/30/2007   LAST VISIT WAS: 12/2007
FREQUENCY: 4-6 times

MY REVIEW: We use to frequent this restaurant before it was bought out. We have been once or twice in the last 2 years but after dining there this past Saturday, we will never return. The meals were pricey and there was not enough food to satisfy being called a dinner. Three of us ordered the shrimp and oyster combination plate, it came served with 5 small oysters, 4 shrimp, 10 French fries and a tiny cup of what was suppose to be shrimp slaw, but with all the mayonaise and no slaw, it could have been tartar sauce. There were 8 people in our party and the service was OK, the food was the terrible and very disappointing!!

NAME: Sally
SUBMITTED: 10/24/2007   LAST VISIT WAS: October 2007
FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times

MY REVIEW: Strong points: The view and a nice waitress and that's all! Yucky points:We ordered 3 broiled shirmp entrees and talk about terrible. The dollar extra blackened shrimp was tasteless and far from jumbo shrimp. The green beans and new potatoes had NO potatoes and tougher than ever green beans. The 30 grains of rice were ok. The tea ok. After a $60.00 dollar lunch we could have had better and cheaper food from Long Johns S*ilvers and that aint saying much! The Flying Dutchman will never see our money again. By the way this was the restaurant on the boardwalk in Kemah if there are more than one location.

NAME: Disappointed
SUBMITTED: 8/20/2007   LAST VISIT WAS: 8/2007
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: Frankly, at first, I felt the prices were a little on the high side, by when it was served, I felt the food was a real bargain! We had the Shrimp Remoulade appetiser at $10 and it was enough for four or six! Two of us split the Seafood Sampler at $21 (Grilled Shrimp, White fish, Scallops, Crab Claws, Crab Cake with Rice Pilaf, (blackened +1.25) it was a more than we could eat and very fresh and tasty! Another had the Crabcake sandwich that was very tasty and well prepared. The service was very good for a Saturday at 2pm. Three of us ate well of the excellently prepared meal for about $50. Not bad at all, I believe. I was very pleased and plan to return for more next time I visit.

NAME: DevonHouston
SUBMITTED: 8/6/2007   LAST VISIT WAS: August 5, 2007
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: I have been coming to the Flying Dutchman before the boardwalk was ever "the boardwalk." Back in the Jimmy w*alker and Brass P*arrot days. I loved and still love this restaraunt. I dont go there too often now-a-days, as parking at the boardwalk is terrible as well as the wait times. However they have some awesome seafood. The upstairs section can be a little bit pricey, and the downstairs section is a little more relaxed.

NAME: LW
SUBMITTED: 6/17/2007   LAST VISIT WAS: 05/2007
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...

MY REVIEW: I was just making our family's reservations for Christmas Eve Dinner. This will make our third year in a row that we've been to the Flying Dutchman for our family Christmas meal. I read some of the reviews recently posted and was surprised to hear that people had bad food and bad service. While there is sometimes a wait (I've learned after 20-plus years of eating here that that's expected), the service is normally excellent and everyone in my family enjoys the food. We love to sit downstairs in the less formal atmosphere and enjoy ourselves. The shrimp salad is my favorite, but the desserts are absolutely wonderful! Looking forward to our reservations for 30 on Sunday and a great holiday celebration at our family's favorite restaurant.

NAME: Lyn G.
SUBMITTED: 12/21/2006   LAST VISIT WAS: 9/06
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...

MY REVIEW: Out of all the Kemah Boardwalk restaurants, it was recommended to us that we go to this one. We travelled a long way with high expectations. It was very crowded and the wait was about an hour unless we went upstairs. We opted for that. The waiter was very nice but the food took forever, as in over an hour. It was horrible. The salmon with dill sauce was probably the worst I've ever had. The oyster feast was almost as bad. We spent $50 for 2 people (no alcohol) for basically, a good view of the boats going by. If this is the best, I can't imagine how bad the other restaurants are. We will never go back to the K. Boardwalk and will tell our friends of the experience too.

NAME: SweetsLover
SUBMITTED: 11/20/2006   LAST VISIT WAS: 9/10/06
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: My family and I went to the Flying Dutchman to eat during the day time around 2-3 p.m. on a Sunday. We were informed that we would have to wait 15-20 mins. for seating. While we waited outside we noticed several tables that were empty and waitreses standing aroud. My son had to use the bathroom and while walking inside, we noticed that there were more empty seats. We had requested water while we waited and never received it. We also got "bumped" by a family that arrived after we did. The teenage server had known the and took it upon herself to seat them prior to us. We decided not to patronize the restaurant. If it's that bad to be seated, we don't want to know what the service is like.

NAME: Herrera
SUBMITTED: 9/4/2006   LAST VISIT WAS: 09-2006
FREQUENCY: Visited 2-3 times

MY REVIEW: My husband and I are almost "regulars" at the Flying Dutchman upstairs dining room. The view of the bay is wonderful. The managers Tony Lazano, and Michael Tong always ensure the service is impeccable. The rest of the wait staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. We use to make our way there more than three or four times each month before we moved from League City, to Dickinson. I would recommend the upstairs dining at the Flying Dutchman to anyone seeking an upscale yet somewhat casual dining experience.

NAME: angoram
SUBMITTED: 7/13/2006   LAST VISIT WAS: June 2006
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...

MY REVIEW: I went to The Flying Dutchman last Saturday and let me tell you it was a horrible experience!!! When we got there, we sat outside and it took forever for them to bring us our drinks.We waited for like 25 min for the waitress to take our order and she never even brought the bread, we had to ask her to bring us some. When a good waiter brings it in like 2 minutes after you sit down! She finally brought it with the fried Calamari and let me tell you the Calamari was average definently not the best I've ever had.Then after like another 40 minutes she brought the food, and the food was not good at all . I ordered the Seafood & Snapper platter. The portions were tiny, the fries were all soggy, and the shrimp was averagee, and the snapper barely had any flavor.Overall, I would NOT recommend this Restaurant to anyone the ambiance was boring, the food was bad, and the staff was so slow , they wouldn't even come and ask how we were doing.Also for the prices that they have you would expect better food and larger portions!

NAME: Nicky
SUBMITTED: 6/18/2006   LAST VISIT WAS: 6-16-06
FREQUENCY: Visited once

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