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Sea Island Shrimp House

Family-owned seafood restaurant chain in San Antonio and New Braunfels, serving since 1965.

Last updated September 1, 2026

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Overview

Sea Island Shrimp House is a family-owned restaurant chain based in San Antonio, Texas, with seven locations in San Antonio and New Braunfels. It was founded in 1965 by Dan Anthony, his wife Chrissy, and friend Henry Reed. The restaurant specializes in seafood and is known for its hand-breaded fish filets and wild-caught Gulf shrimp dishes.

History

Sea Island Shrimp House was founded in 1965 by Dan Anthony, his wife Chrissy, and friend Henry Reed. The first location opened on Rector Street in San Antonio, adjacent to North Star Mall. The restaurant traces its roots to the Manhattan Café, opened by Dan's father Tom Anthony in 1912. Dan Anthony joined his father at the Manhattan Café in 1963 and bought it that same year, working to desegregate it. The Manhattan Café closed in 1977.

Products and positioning

  • Beef & Shrimp Kabobs

    Black Angus sirloin with onions and bell peppers, seven grilled wild-caught Gulf Shrimp, served with jalapeno cheddar cornbread.

  • Grilled Shrimp Tacos

    Two open faced tacos loaded with grilled shrimp, mixed cabbage, diced tomato and avocado, crumbled queso fresco and chipotle ranch.

  • Tuscan Shrimp Pasta

    12 wild-caught Texas Gulf shrimp tossed in a creamy alfredo sauce, served fresh with diced Roma tomatoes, parmesan cheese and fresh garlic.

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