Guidebook for Galveston

Mark
Guidebook for Galveston

Food Scene

Some of the best local seafood and prime beef. Great starters (BBQ oysters, Mussels Diablo, fried asparagus), very good seafood pastas, good ciopinno and bouillabaisse, excellent fish and shrimp dishes and respectable USDA prime steaks. Not stuffy … just one click above casual. One of our favorites. Very local!
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Saltwater Grill
2017 Postoffice St
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Some of the best local seafood and prime beef. Great starters (BBQ oysters, Mussels Diablo, fried asparagus), very good seafood pastas, good ciopinno and bouillabaisse, excellent fish and shrimp dishes and respectable USDA prime steaks. Not stuffy … just one click above casual. One of our favorites. Very local!
Right on the Seawall. Probably the best burgers on the Island. That said, AVOID, AVOID, AVOID when packed with Spring Breakers or the weekend crowd from Houston or during peak summer crowds ... absolute chaos and nowhere to sit. A bit of a bizarre setup with several jointly owned establishments of different names with different liquor laws, all crammed together. If they're not crowded go for it! If they are crowded and you want a burger, go east on the seawall to Millers or to Little Daddy's Gumbo Bar on Post Office.
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The Spot
3204 Seawall Blvd
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Right on the Seawall. Probably the best burgers on the Island. That said, AVOID, AVOID, AVOID when packed with Spring Breakers or the weekend crowd from Houston or during peak summer crowds ... absolute chaos and nowhere to sit. A bit of a bizarre setup with several jointly owned establishments of different names with different liquor laws, all crammed together. If they're not crowded go for it! If they are crowded and you want a burger, go east on the seawall to Millers or to Little Daddy's Gumbo Bar on Post Office.
If you prefer traditional Tex-Mex and not Taqueria fare, The Original Mexican Cafe is an "OK" choice. You'll find all the normal fajitas, enchiladas and tacos. Margaritas are pretty good and are only $2.50 during happy hour for both rocks and frozen. Don't expect Pappasito's quality, but it is better than Salsa's or Tortuga's. The service is very good, here!
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The Original Mexican Cafe
1401 Market St
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If you prefer traditional Tex-Mex and not Taqueria fare, The Original Mexican Cafe is an "OK" choice. You'll find all the normal fajitas, enchiladas and tacos. Margaritas are pretty good and are only $2.50 during happy hour for both rocks and frozen. Don't expect Pappasito's quality, but it is better than Salsa's or Tortuga's. The service is very good, here!
If you're looking for the best hole-in-the- wall authentic taqueria, go to Los Campas. If you're looking for the closest to the condo and "really, really good" isn't the first priority (say at midnight on a Saturday), go to Gordita's. If you're looking to satisfy your TexMex crave on the cheap and (maybe) have the family (or in-laws) in tow ... Taqueria Melchor Ocampo is a pretty OK choice. The have all the standards (crispy taco, etc), plus a few authentic items and a full bar. It is kind of odd, but Galveston doesn't have GREAT TexMex anywhere such as a Pappasito's. In case that is what you're craving, the nearest Pappasito's is 20099 I- 45 at Nasa Rd. 1. It is about a 35 minute drive front the condo. Worth the drive or hit it on your way home. Careful of the Webster traffic cops driving home if you've had a margarita or two.
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Bambú
1220 23rd St
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If you're looking for the best hole-in-the- wall authentic taqueria, go to Los Campas. If you're looking for the closest to the condo and "really, really good" isn't the first priority (say at midnight on a Saturday), go to Gordita's. If you're looking to satisfy your TexMex crave on the cheap and (maybe) have the family (or in-laws) in tow ... Taqueria Melchor Ocampo is a pretty OK choice. The have all the standards (crispy taco, etc), plus a few authentic items and a full bar. It is kind of odd, but Galveston doesn't have GREAT TexMex anywhere such as a Pappasito's. In case that is what you're craving, the nearest Pappasito's is 20099 I- 45 at Nasa Rd. 1. It is about a 35 minute drive front the condo. Worth the drive or hit it on your way home. Careful of the Webster traffic cops driving home if you've had a margarita or two.
A little eclectic ... Italian, Asian fusion, Creole, and traditional American fare with a seafood kettle bar and pizza brick oven. Most everything is reasonably good, nothing is spectacular, but it is a solid choice on Pier 21.
Nonno Tony's Seafood Kitchen
2100 Harborside Drive
A little eclectic ... Italian, Asian fusion, Creole, and traditional American fare with a seafood kettle bar and pizza brick oven. Most everything is reasonably good, nothing is spectacular, but it is a solid choice on Pier 21.
Order pizza for delivery from here ... pretty close to the condo. If you want to go out for Italian, go to Trattoria La Vigna or Riondo’s. For pick-up pizza, especially if you like thin crust, order from the Grotto at the San Louis Resort … only about $12 / pie.
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Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant
628 Seawall Blvd
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Order pizza for delivery from here ... pretty close to the condo. If you want to go out for Italian, go to Trattoria La Vigna or Riondo’s. For pick-up pizza, especially if you like thin crust, order from the Grotto at the San Louis Resort … only about $12 / pie.
If you've gone to Galveston, someone is going to ask you, "have you eaten at Gaido's?" It is after all, a Galveston institution. Frankly, I don't get it. We find it a little "long in the tooth." Its not bad, just not great. Do it if you have to. If you want great fish in a really nice atmosphere, go to Saltwater (would be my first choice), Boulevard Seafood (a bit more casual) or even Willie G's on Pier 21. If you want seafood fine dining and linen table cloths, get a reservation at Rudy and Paco (can't ever go wrong here, especially if you're a bit of a foodie ... remember no shorts for the gents) or Shearn's or even the Steakhouse at the San Louis Resort. If you want great fried shrimp, heck, just go to Millers. If you want great gumbo or shrimp po-boys, go to Little Daddy's Gumbo Bar on Post Office. If you want all-you-can-eat of the freshest boiled shrimp on the Island at the best possible price, go buy fresh-off-the boat jumbos (a pound per person is a LOT!) at Katie's Seafood and boil it in the condo!!! Now THAT's good eats!
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Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall Boulevard
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If you've gone to Galveston, someone is going to ask you, "have you eaten at Gaido's?" It is after all, a Galveston institution. Frankly, I don't get it. We find it a little "long in the tooth." Its not bad, just not great. Do it if you have to. If you want great fish in a really nice atmosphere, go to Saltwater (would be my first choice), Boulevard Seafood (a bit more casual) or even Willie G's on Pier 21. If you want seafood fine dining and linen table cloths, get a reservation at Rudy and Paco (can't ever go wrong here, especially if you're a bit of a foodie ... remember no shorts for the gents) or Shearn's or even the Steakhouse at the San Louis Resort. If you want great fried shrimp, heck, just go to Millers. If you want great gumbo or shrimp po-boys, go to Little Daddy's Gumbo Bar on Post Office. If you want all-you-can-eat of the freshest boiled shrimp on the Island at the best possible price, go buy fresh-off-the boat jumbos (a pound per person is a LOT!) at Katie's Seafood and boil it in the condo!!! Now THAT's good eats!
Closest "hole in the wall" taqueria to the condo. Pretty good, though not spectacular. Quick, fast, cheap. The pozole is very good.
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Gorditas Mexico
712 Seawall Blvd
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Closest "hole in the wall" taqueria to the condo. Pretty good, though not spectacular. Quick, fast, cheap. The pozole is very good.
Best sushi on the Island.
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Yamato
2104 61st St
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Best sushi on the Island.
One of the best genuine Italian restaurants on the Island. Authentic. Homemade pastas. Can't say enough good things about this place. The owner is from Sicily and is always in the kitchen and cooks every dish. As it should be. The service is OK, but sometimes has a few hiccups. Food makes up for it, though. Get a reservation on weekends.
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Trattoria La Vigna
412 20th St
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One of the best genuine Italian restaurants on the Island. Authentic. Homemade pastas. Can't say enough good things about this place. The owner is from Sicily and is always in the kitchen and cooks every dish. As it should be. The service is OK, but sometimes has a few hiccups. Food makes up for it, though. Get a reservation on weekends.
Probably one of the two best upscale prime steakhouses on the Island. Shearn's over at Moody Gardens is the closest competition, and you get a bit of a view over there.
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San Luis Steakhouse
5222 Seawall Blvd
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Probably one of the two best upscale prime steakhouses on the Island. Shearn's over at Moody Gardens is the closest competition, and you get a bit of a view over there.
Probably the best delivered pizza option. They also deliver soup, salad, wings, sandwiches, deserts. You can order on the website but it is very kludgy. Also, be sure to leverage the online coupons on the website, or you'll end up spending $45 for two pizzas. After you place your delivery order, call the Palisade Palms Concierge at (409) 770- 7889 and ask them to "FOB up the pizza delivery person" when they arrive. Delivery time for these guys is all over the map ... could be 30 minutes ... could be an hour and a half. Usually about 45 minutes to an hour. Go ahead and put the oven on 350º when you place the order in case the pizza arrives a bit cold.
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Papa's Pizza
4400 Seawall Blvd
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Probably the best delivered pizza option. They also deliver soup, salad, wings, sandwiches, deserts. You can order on the website but it is very kludgy. Also, be sure to leverage the online coupons on the website, or you'll end up spending $45 for two pizzas. After you place your delivery order, call the Palisade Palms Concierge at (409) 770- 7889 and ask them to "FOB up the pizza delivery person" when they arrive. Delivery time for these guys is all over the map ... could be 30 minutes ... could be an hour and a half. Usually about 45 minutes to an hour. Go ahead and put the oven on 350º when you place the order in case the pizza arrives a bit cold.
OK. Indulge me here for a moment. I love a fancy dinner at Rudy and Paco or at the Steakhouse at the San Luis as much as the next guy, but I also have a soft spot for good, hole-in-the-wall taquerias (not to mention authentic taco trucks). Just for the record, Denise does NOT share in this obsession. This is the best taqueria on the Island. Period. They have the best, best, best breakfast burritos with tortillas a mano (homemade tortillas). Their salsa rocks, too ... ask for extra (sneak some back to the condo if you can). Better for breakfast or lunch ... they're not open for dinner. It is in a converted house on the side of the road. Trust me. No alcohol.
Los Compas
2314 45th St
OK. Indulge me here for a moment. I love a fancy dinner at Rudy and Paco or at the Steakhouse at the San Luis as much as the next guy, but I also have a soft spot for good, hole-in-the-wall taquerias (not to mention authentic taco trucks). Just for the record, Denise does NOT share in this obsession. This is the best taqueria on the Island. Period. They have the best, best, best breakfast burritos with tortillas a mano (homemade tortillas). Their salsa rocks, too ... ask for extra (sneak some back to the condo if you can). Better for breakfast or lunch ... they're not open for dinner. It is in a converted house on the side of the road. Trust me. No alcohol.
Riondo's is right up there with Trattoria La Vigna as one of two best Italian restaurants on the Island. Riondo's has a bit nicer atmosphere, piano (sometimes) and feels more like a professionally run business. The food is good and service cadence is always on point. TLV feels a bit more like eating in someone's home, if you like that feel. Sometimes you might miss your server for 10 minutes, the atmosphere can be a little too quiet, but I think the food is slightly better.
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Riondo's Ristorante
2328 Strand St
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Riondo's is right up there with Trattoria La Vigna as one of two best Italian restaurants on the Island. Riondo's has a bit nicer atmosphere, piano (sometimes) and feels more like a professionally run business. The food is good and service cadence is always on point. TLV feels a bit more like eating in someone's home, if you like that feel. Sometimes you might miss your server for 10 minutes, the atmosphere can be a little too quiet, but I think the food is slightly better.
One of the better places on Pier 21 even though it is a chain. Dine inside or outside on the Harbor.
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Willie G's Seafood & Steaks
2100 Harborside Dr
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One of the better places on Pier 21 even though it is a chain. Dine inside or outside on the Harbor.
One of the best places in Galveston. One of America's Top 100 Restaurants. Grilled seafood and steak with a South and Central American flavor. Fantastic red snapper preparations. Great for a celebration or just a special night out. Definitely one of our favorites on the Island. No shorts for the gents. You must have a reservation.
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Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice St
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One of the best places in Galveston. One of America's Top 100 Restaurants. Grilled seafood and steak with a South and Central American flavor. Fantastic red snapper preparations. Great for a celebration or just a special night out. Definitely one of our favorites on the Island. No shorts for the gents. You must have a reservation.
One of the three most upscale restaurants on the Island (other two being Rudy and Paco / Steakhouse at the San Louis). Great prime steaks, seafood and beautiful views of the bay and Moody Gardens. Located on the 9th floor of the Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center. Denise and I really like Shearn's for a special night out. Shearn's Seafood and Prime Steaks is one of only 11 Houston/Galveston area restaurants to receive AAA’s Four Diamond Award of Excellence and has done so each year since 2004. Signature dishes of Chef Robbin Murphy include his Shrimp Dejong and Lobster Bisque. Open Tuesday through Saturday for Dinner. Dressy casual attire required. No jeans, shorts, swimwear, cutoffs, tank tops or hats allowed in the dining area. Collared shirts and sandals are acceptable.
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Shearn's
7 Hope Blvd
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One of the three most upscale restaurants on the Island (other two being Rudy and Paco / Steakhouse at the San Louis). Great prime steaks, seafood and beautiful views of the bay and Moody Gardens. Located on the 9th floor of the Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center. Denise and I really like Shearn's for a special night out. Shearn's Seafood and Prime Steaks is one of only 11 Houston/Galveston area restaurants to receive AAA’s Four Diamond Award of Excellence and has done so each year since 2004. Signature dishes of Chef Robbin Murphy include his Shrimp Dejong and Lobster Bisque. Open Tuesday through Saturday for Dinner. Dressy casual attire required. No jeans, shorts, swimwear, cutoffs, tank tops or hats allowed in the dining area. Collared shirts and sandals are acceptable.
Best place if you want to eat on a pier over the water. Pretty good fish tacos, burgers and draft beer. Good place for kids ... can do some fishing off the pier if you're so inclined.
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Jimmy's on the Pier
9001 Seawall Blvd
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Best place if you want to eat on a pier over the water. Pretty good fish tacos, burgers and draft beer. Good place for kids ... can do some fishing off the pier if you're so inclined.
Probably the most acceptable "chain-like" Tex Mex on the Island, though it is actually not a chain, but locally owned. It has a bit more creative menu than most Tex Mex joints. That said, it is a step below a Pappasito's or Lupe Tortillas. If you need to satisfy that queso-and-chips-with-a crispy- ground-beef-taco-and-margarita craving and don't want to drive off the Island, Tortuga's will do.
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Tortuga Mexican Kitchen
4910 Seawall Blvd
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Probably the most acceptable "chain-like" Tex Mex on the Island, though it is actually not a chain, but locally owned. It has a bit more creative menu than most Tex Mex joints. That said, it is a step below a Pappasito's or Lupe Tortillas. If you need to satisfy that queso-and-chips-with-a crispy- ground-beef-taco-and-margarita craving and don't want to drive off the Island, Tortuga's will do.
Named one of "Texas Best Brunches" by Southern Living Magazine. Sunday Brunch at the Hotel Galvez is one of the Island's best-loved and longest standing traditions. That said, some have complained of some recent misfires and not everything executing perfectly ... a little hit or miss. Historically, they've had a carving station, omelette bar, waffle station, soups, salad station, pasta bar, mountains of gourmet cheeses, homemade breads, fresh veggies, fresh seafood including crab legs, shrimp, lox, freshly shucked oysters, and dozens of chafing dishes with seasonal entrees are just some of your choices. Of course, a stretch of "death by desert" is included. 11a to 2pm every Sunday. Smart island casual attire or dressier. Get a reservation via Opentable. In August, 2014 the prices were: Adults - $39.99, Seniors $35.99, Children (ages 6-11) - $25.99, Children under 6 - complimentary.
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Galvez Bar & Grill
2024 Seawall Blvd
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Named one of "Texas Best Brunches" by Southern Living Magazine. Sunday Brunch at the Hotel Galvez is one of the Island's best-loved and longest standing traditions. That said, some have complained of some recent misfires and not everything executing perfectly ... a little hit or miss. Historically, they've had a carving station, omelette bar, waffle station, soups, salad station, pasta bar, mountains of gourmet cheeses, homemade breads, fresh veggies, fresh seafood including crab legs, shrimp, lox, freshly shucked oysters, and dozens of chafing dishes with seasonal entrees are just some of your choices. Of course, a stretch of "death by desert" is included. 11a to 2pm every Sunday. Smart island casual attire or dressier. Get a reservation via Opentable. In August, 2014 the prices were: Adults - $39.99, Seniors $35.99, Children (ages 6-11) - $25.99, Children under 6 - complimentary.
I don't suggest many of the "corporate chain" establishments since you can eat at most of them at home. That said, if you're looking for "smart casual" Italian (nice shorts / island wear is just fine ... even flip flops and sandals are OK) with more than the standard steak and seafood menu with a little bit of elegance, think about Grotto at the San Luis Resort. They have many of the usual Italian dishes with an emphasis on Italian seafood. And, if you like über-thin crust pizza, this is the best on the Island for about $13 a pie. You can take-out the pizza as well. Important dine-in tip: make a reservation and ask for a table with a view of The Gulf. Fully one half of the seating views a kids' rock water slide ... sit on the other half with the view! Anticipate about $40 / pp without alcohol. Mangia!!!
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Grotto Ristorante
5222 Seawall Blvd
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I don't suggest many of the "corporate chain" establishments since you can eat at most of them at home. That said, if you're looking for "smart casual" Italian (nice shorts / island wear is just fine ... even flip flops and sandals are OK) with more than the standard steak and seafood menu with a little bit of elegance, think about Grotto at the San Luis Resort. They have many of the usual Italian dishes with an emphasis on Italian seafood. And, if you like über-thin crust pizza, this is the best on the Island for about $13 a pie. You can take-out the pizza as well. Important dine-in tip: make a reservation and ask for a table with a view of The Gulf. Fully one half of the seating views a kids' rock water slide ... sit on the other half with the view! Anticipate about $40 / pp without alcohol. Mangia!!!
Great all-American diner and seafood joint. A fixture on the seawall for years. Awesome breakfasts (get the waffles or pancakes), really traditional burgers and some of the best fried shrimp on the Island. Plus, they have really, really friendly service and great prices. Our kids' favorite for breakfast ... really close to the condo as well!
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Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall Boulevard
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Great all-American diner and seafood joint. A fixture on the seawall for years. Awesome breakfasts (get the waffles or pancakes), really traditional burgers and some of the best fried shrimp on the Island. Plus, they have really, really friendly service and great prices. Our kids' favorite for breakfast ... really close to the condo as well!
One of our MOST favorite places on the Island. Really, really, really good gumbo, steamers and shrimp/oyster/crawfish po-boys. Great burgers and such as well. LOTS of great beers. Reasonable prices ... super friendly service .... a MUST visit.
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Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar Galveston
2107 Postoffice St
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One of our MOST favorite places on the Island. Really, really, really good gumbo, steamers and shrimp/oyster/crawfish po-boys. Great burgers and such as well. LOTS of great beers. Reasonable prices ... super friendly service .... a MUST visit.
Just a 10-minute walk from the condo, east along the beach or along E Beach Drive ... in Beachtown. Great lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Very good "small bites", tapa-ish menu as well as regular entrees. Great deals for happy hour (5p to 7p). Usually open Thu – Sun. Be sure to check. Make a reservation for dinner. Dress is business casual or resort casual. No beachwear or tank tops. Really, really good. Really, really local. Closest place to grab something to eat. That said, they're small. If they get slammed, entrees get sold out and service gets a little spotty. Be patient, you're on an island! Thursdays are usually the safest night.
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Porch Cafe
1625 E Beach Dr
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Just a 10-minute walk from the condo, east along the beach or along E Beach Drive ... in Beachtown. Great lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Very good "small bites", tapa-ish menu as well as regular entrees. Great deals for happy hour (5p to 7p). Usually open Thu – Sun. Be sure to check. Make a reservation for dinner. Dress is business casual or resort casual. No beachwear or tank tops. Really, really good. Really, really local. Closest place to grab something to eat. That said, they're small. If they get slammed, entrees get sold out and service gets a little spotty. Be patient, you're on an island! Thursdays are usually the safest night.
Some of the best local seafood and prime beef. Great starters (BBQ oysters, Mussels Diablo, fried asparagus), very good seafood pastas, good ciopinno and bouillabaisse, excellent fish and shrimp dishes and respectable USDA prime steaks. Not stuffy … just one click above casual. One of our favorites. Very local!
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The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th St
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Some of the best local seafood and prime beef. Great starters (BBQ oysters, Mussels Diablo, fried asparagus), very good seafood pastas, good ciopinno and bouillabaisse, excellent fish and shrimp dishes and respectable USDA prime steaks. Not stuffy … just one click above casual. One of our favorites. Very local!
I LOVE this place! Very fresh, homemade, eclectic, trendy food, a warm casual atmosphere. Opened in May 1999, this little bistro was selected by the Zagat Survey (America's most prestigious restaurant guide) as One of the Top 15 Restaurants in the Houston Metropolitan Area and the Top "Eclectic-International" Category. Also voted by Galveston County residents as Best Overall Restaurant in Galveston County, Best Breakfast, Best Business Lunch, and number one in Friendliest Service.
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Mosquito Cafe
628 14th St
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I LOVE this place! Very fresh, homemade, eclectic, trendy food, a warm casual atmosphere. Opened in May 1999, this little bistro was selected by the Zagat Survey (America's most prestigious restaurant guide) as One of the Top 15 Restaurants in the Houston Metropolitan Area and the Top "Eclectic-International" Category. Also voted by Galveston County residents as Best Overall Restaurant in Galveston County, Best Breakfast, Best Business Lunch, and number one in Friendliest Service.
Great breakfast, fantastic bakery, best traditional sandwiches on the Island. Very good burgers. Best deli on the Island. Nearest sandwich competitor is Eat Cetera, but they do a more "eclectic / California / panini" ... both have great salads as well!
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Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue L
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Great breakfast, fantastic bakery, best traditional sandwiches on the Island. Very good burgers. Best deli on the Island. Nearest sandwich competitor is Eat Cetera, but they do a more "eclectic / California / panini" ... both have great salads as well!
Most creative salads and sandwiches on the Island ... a little bit of that "California" feel. Love it!
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Eatcetera
408 25th St
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Most creative salads and sandwiches on the Island ... a little bit of that "California" feel. Love it!
Really good local seafood and burgers with a New Orleans twist. Great raw oysters, Oysters Rockefeller, BBQ shrimp, HUGE over-stuffed shrimp/crawfish/soft shell crab po-boys and righteous blackened red snapper. Full bar and beers on tap. Great service. Reasonably priced. One of a kind. One of our favorites! Laissez les bon temps roulez!!!
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Black Pearl Oyster Bar
327 23rd St
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Really good local seafood and burgers with a New Orleans twist. Great raw oysters, Oysters Rockefeller, BBQ shrimp, HUGE over-stuffed shrimp/crawfish/soft shell crab po-boys and righteous blackened red snapper. Full bar and beers on tap. Great service. Reasonably priced. One of a kind. One of our favorites! Laissez les bon temps roulez!!!
The Pelican Club is behind Gaidos, on Avenue T. For years it was a speakeasy, then a private club. Now it is open to the public run by C.I.A. Chef Ross Warhol. It is loosely associated with Gaidos and though I am not a Gaidos fan, The Pelican Club is pretty good. I would characterize the food as upscale southern / creole / seafood. The menu changes seasonally. It is a good date night option, but not a great place to bring the kids. It is upscale, yet not too stuffy. Great innovative cocktails and wine list. A solid beer and whiskey collection. All of the food is pretty rich ... you might consider skipping a meal or two prior to arrival. :-) Rudy and Paco would be my first upscale choice ... Pelican Club works if you can't get a reservation at Rudy and Paco.
Pelican Club of Galveston
3828 Avenue T
The Pelican Club is behind Gaidos, on Avenue T. For years it was a speakeasy, then a private club. Now it is open to the public run by C.I.A. Chef Ross Warhol. It is loosely associated with Gaidos and though I am not a Gaidos fan, The Pelican Club is pretty good. I would characterize the food as upscale southern / creole / seafood. The menu changes seasonally. It is a good date night option, but not a great place to bring the kids. It is upscale, yet not too stuffy. Great innovative cocktails and wine list. A solid beer and whiskey collection. All of the food is pretty rich ... you might consider skipping a meal or two prior to arrival. :-) Rudy and Paco would be my first upscale choice ... Pelican Club works if you can't get a reservation at Rudy and Paco.
Maceo Spice and Import Company is a 70 year Galveston institution that sells fresh spices and traditional Italian groceries (olive oils, imported tomatoes, cheese, salami's, etc.). The spices in the kitchen pantry come from Maceo. They also sell GREAT mostly Italian sandwiches. They serve the best muffaletta for miles around. It smells awesome when you walk in!! They're open and serve lunch from 11a to 5p most days (check) and beignets and coffee on Sunday. Great cannoli and homemade spaghetti sauce to go. Very local. Very, very casual. Nothing happens fast. Just a couple of tables. I highly recommend this place for lunch! Mangia!!!
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Maceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market St
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Maceo Spice and Import Company is a 70 year Galveston institution that sells fresh spices and traditional Italian groceries (olive oils, imported tomatoes, cheese, salami's, etc.). The spices in the kitchen pantry come from Maceo. They also sell GREAT mostly Italian sandwiches. They serve the best muffaletta for miles around. It smells awesome when you walk in!! They're open and serve lunch from 11a to 5p most days (check) and beignets and coffee on Sunday. Great cannoli and homemade spaghetti sauce to go. Very local. Very, very casual. Nothing happens fast. Just a couple of tables. I highly recommend this place for lunch! Mangia!!!
Boulevard Seafood is a new, locally owned restaurant serving local seafood with a smattering of beef, chicken and lamb dishes. We REALLY like this place. It is very casual and looks pretty unimpressive from the outside. The menu is not huge, but the dishes on it are all well executed. They characterize their eatery as having a, "savvy menu showcasing fresh Gulf seafood, coastal heritage dishes and soulful southern favorites." Excellent service. Not overpriced (appetizer, entree and a couple glasses of wine about $50 per person). Great value happy hour, 5 to 7 ... cheap drinks and appetizers. Right up there with Saltwater Grill.
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BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2
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Boulevard Seafood is a new, locally owned restaurant serving local seafood with a smattering of beef, chicken and lamb dishes. We REALLY like this place. It is very casual and looks pretty unimpressive from the outside. The menu is not huge, but the dishes on it are all well executed. They characterize their eatery as having a, "savvy menu showcasing fresh Gulf seafood, coastal heritage dishes and soulful southern favorites." Excellent service. Not overpriced (appetizer, entree and a couple glasses of wine about $50 per person). Great value happy hour, 5 to 7 ... cheap drinks and appetizers. Right up there with Saltwater Grill.
Best BBQ on the Island. Good brisket. Good potato salad, cole slaw and turnip greens. Ribs are just OK (get the small end cut). I’m not crazy about the sausage. Good sauce. Good yard birds and turkey. Hole-in-the-wall atmosphere as it should be. We usually grab an order to go or use Chef 2 U Delivery. Sprinkle a ground up Lipitor over your meal. :-)
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Leon's World Finest Bar-B-Que
5427 Broadway Avenue J
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Best BBQ on the Island. Good brisket. Good potato salad, cole slaw and turnip greens. Ribs are just OK (get the small end cut). I’m not crazy about the sausage. Good sauce. Good yard birds and turkey. Hole-in-the-wall atmosphere as it should be. We usually grab an order to go or use Chef 2 U Delivery. Sprinkle a ground up Lipitor over your meal. :-)
The Himalayan Taste and Sports Bar is a traditional Northern Indian / Nepalese buffet. The “Sports Bar” angle is a little wacky, but whatever. I LOVE Indian cuisine. Denise hates it. This place is my “go to” dine solo place when I’m on the Island by myself. They have a pretty decent lunch buffet (check hours) and dinner is usually a la carte. Full bar. This place is a GREAT use of Chef 2 U Delivery if you’re disinclined to enjoy the Nepalese Sports Bar meets Texas ambiance.
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Mirchi Nation
5902 Broadway Avenue J
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The Himalayan Taste and Sports Bar is a traditional Northern Indian / Nepalese buffet. The “Sports Bar” angle is a little wacky, but whatever. I LOVE Indian cuisine. Denise hates it. This place is my “go to” dine solo place when I’m on the Island by myself. They have a pretty decent lunch buffet (check hours) and dinner is usually a la carte. Full bar. This place is a GREAT use of Chef 2 U Delivery if you’re disinclined to enjoy the Nepalese Sports Bar meets Texas ambiance.

Sightseeing

Great way to see Galveston on land and by sea.
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Galveston Duck Tour
2415 Seawall Blvd
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Great way to see Galveston on land and by sea.

Arts & Culture

Fascinating look at Galveston’s peak years Take a tour led by a human docent if possible; much better than self-guided audio tour
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Cung điện Giám mục
1402 Broadway Avenue J
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Fascinating look at Galveston’s peak years Take a tour led by a human docent if possible; much better than self-guided audio tour
Historic house of early Galveston aristocrat.
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Biệt thự Moody
2618 Broadway Avenue J
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Historic house of early Galveston aristocrat.
This place is REALLY cool! Go through dozens of old railroad cars. See what travel was like 50 to 80 years ago. Little boys to old men will love this!
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Bảo tàng Đường sắt Galveston
2602 Santa Fe Pl
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This place is REALLY cool! Go through dozens of old railroad cars. See what travel was like 50 to 80 years ago. Little boys to old men will love this!
Very cool historical museum. Bombers, fighters, memorabilia. Worth the trip.
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Bảo tàng Bay Lone Star
11551 Aerospace Ave
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Very cool historical museum. Bombers, fighters, memorabilia. Worth the trip.
Really cool place documenting the history of offshore oil and gas production. Some of the exhibits are a bit dated, but well worth an hour or two of your time if you're the least bit technology-oriented or nerdish!!! Mark LOVES this place.
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Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig và Bảo tàng
2002 Wharf Rd
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Really cool place documenting the history of offshore oil and gas production. Some of the exhibits are a bit dated, but well worth an hour or two of your time if you're the least bit technology-oriented or nerdish!!! Mark LOVES this place.
Plays nearly every hour. About $6 pp. Great historical perspective of the 1900 hurricane.
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Pier 21
Pier 21
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Plays nearly every hour. About $6 pp. Great historical perspective of the 1900 hurricane.

Shopping

Historic district of Galveston. History, shops, restaurants, confectionaries.
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Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership
502 20th St
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Historic district of Galveston. History, shops, restaurants, confectionaries.

Entertainment & Activities

Great place for young and old. Food, rides and fun. Very well done.
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Bến tàu lịch sử Galveston Island
2501 Seawall Blvd
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Great place for young and old. Food, rides and fun. Very well done.
Great way to cool off in the summer. Heated portion for the winter.
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Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas Blvd
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Great way to cool off in the summer. Heated portion for the winter.
Rainforest Pyramid, Discovery Pyramid, Aquarium Pyramid, 3D Theater, Ridefilm Theater
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Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd
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Rainforest Pyramid, Discovery Pyramid, Aquarium Pyramid, 3D Theater, Ridefilm Theater

Essentials

Closest mid-sized grocery store from the condo ... just about 5 minutes away. Produce and meats are just, "OK". We use it a lot for everything else.
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Arlan's Market
513 Market St
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Closest mid-sized grocery store from the condo ... just about 5 minutes away. Produce and meats are just, "OK". We use it a lot for everything else.
Fish market made famous by National Geographic's, "Texas Fish". The very best seafood market on The Island ... maybe in the Houston area. Get the most incredible fresh-off-the-boat Gulf seafood from Katie’s Seafood, just 2.2 miles away from the condo. There is no fresher shrimp, red snapper or flounder ANYWHERE in the world. The fishing boats pull up to the canal-side rear of the "store" and unload their catch in your plain view. Only TWENTY FEET from boat to your grocery bag! Holy Cow!!! (no pun intended) ... The pelicans hang out back for the scraps!!! Respecting eco-friendly, sustainable, line-caught fishing (and listed as approved on the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch) you'll know EXACTLY from WHICH BOAT your red snapper was actually caught. If you got the shrimp, do a quick all-in-one pot shrimp boil back at the condo. Maybe add some corn-on-the-cob, new potatoes and andouille sausage that you picked up at Arlan's on the way back? You've got all the pots, pans and utensils you need already there, including the shrimp boil! If you went for the red snapper or flounder, cook it simply: a little salt and pepper, some cajun seasoning (maybe), a light dusting of flour and a quick pan sauté in a little butter and olive oil served with a twist of lemon. Enjoy while seated on the balcony, watching the sun set over the ocean and Pleasure Pier ... now you've got some Good Eats!!
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Katie's Seafood Market
1902 Wharf Rd
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Fish market made famous by National Geographic's, "Texas Fish". The very best seafood market on The Island ... maybe in the Houston area. Get the most incredible fresh-off-the-boat Gulf seafood from Katie’s Seafood, just 2.2 miles away from the condo. There is no fresher shrimp, red snapper or flounder ANYWHERE in the world. The fishing boats pull up to the canal-side rear of the "store" and unload their catch in your plain view. Only TWENTY FEET from boat to your grocery bag! Holy Cow!!! (no pun intended) ... The pelicans hang out back for the scraps!!! Respecting eco-friendly, sustainable, line-caught fishing (and listed as approved on the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch) you'll know EXACTLY from WHICH BOAT your red snapper was actually caught. If you got the shrimp, do a quick all-in-one pot shrimp boil back at the condo. Maybe add some corn-on-the-cob, new potatoes and andouille sausage that you picked up at Arlan's on the way back? You've got all the pots, pans and utensils you need already there, including the shrimp boil! If you went for the red snapper or flounder, cook it simply: a little salt and pepper, some cajun seasoning (maybe), a light dusting of flour and a quick pan sauté in a little butter and olive oil served with a twist of lemon. Enjoy while seated on the balcony, watching the sun set over the ocean and Pleasure Pier ... now you've got some Good Eats!!
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Kroger
5730 Seawall Blvd
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Huge liquor warehouse. Cheapest on the Island.
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Spec's
2711 61st St
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Huge liquor warehouse. Cheapest on the Island.
Closest "grab something at the corner" store from the condo ... about a 3 minute drive. Modest selection of common groceries, milk, eggs, bread, ice cream, etc. Also, the nearest ATM.
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Walgreens
308 Seawall Blvd
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Closest "grab something at the corner" store from the condo ... about a 3 minute drive. Modest selection of common groceries, milk, eggs, bread, ice cream, etc. Also, the nearest ATM.

Drinks & Nightlife

Very nice restored lobby bar in the historic Tremont Hotel near The Strand. Usually has a great jazz band on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 6pm. Great place to have a cocktail before heading to Rudy and Paco for dinner!!!
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The Tremont House
2300 Ship Mechanic Row St
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Very nice restored lobby bar in the historic Tremont Hotel near The Strand. Usually has a great jazz band on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 6pm. Great place to have a cocktail before heading to Rudy and Paco for dinner!!!