Brazosport is not a culinary destination, but the Gulf Coast seafood is the real thing and the best meals here are simple, fresh, and straightforward.
Waterfront spots along the Freeport waterfront serve the Gulf shrimp-and-fried-fish format that defines Texas Gulf Coast eating — paper plates, cold beer, and fish that was in the water that morning. Buying shrimp direct from fishermen at Freeport harbor is possible on most mornings. The no-frills roadside seafood shacks along the route to the beach do what they do well.
Inland, Lake Jackson has a full range of Tex-Mex and American restaurants along Highway 332 and around the town center. For a sit-down meal, the options are unremarkable but solid. The area is a popular weekend destination for Houston families, so on summer weekends and holidays even modest restaurants can have a wait. Eating early or cooking at your campsite or vacation rental is advisable if you are visiting with children.