Restaurants in Galveston

“The food was amazing stayed in town next day for more tacos ,before hitting the road. Owner was very friendly. A must try ! Good prices . Will be before sure...”

“This is my family’s favorite place to eat when we hit the island. Spectacular food, great outdoor seating. Their drink menu is impressive and unique. I’ve not had a bad meal there ever!”

“We ate there for the first time today. The food was delicious, service was great and atmosphere was great. We will definitely be back.”

“fantastic service price was good to much to eat”

“First time eating here! Loved how fresh the seafood is! The menu is creative and fresh. We enjoyed all four different tacos we ordered, Baja, shrimp special, Korean, and Dirty South. LOVED the Brussels sprouts side dish. Tortillas are fresh and tasty!”

“The hospitality was superb! The beer was fabulous! If you’re not a beer drinker, they have wine as well. If you need a snack or anything to eat, just order it from Coastal Grill across the street and they will deliver it. We will definitely be going back and I recommend this to anyone.”

“Absolutely the best tacos! First time trying this place, we had the pirate tacos. AMAZING! Such good flavor and full of meat. The owner was very polite as well. I will definitely be back to try everything else on the menu. Do yourself a favor and go try this place out! You will not be disappointed!”

“Awesome Tomato Bacon Basil Soup! Yep. Bacon. Try it!”

“We received a thank you box from this company, and oh my gosh, it was the best sweet treat box we’ve ever received! Every item was delicious, beautifully packaged, and such a thoughtful surprise. Highly recommend!”

“This is a great little place to eat!! I had grilled shrimp taco's and they were wonderful.! The other dishes that were ordered were just as good! Hamburger steak, pizza, grilled chicken po boy. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the price was just as accommodating as the food was!”

“absolutely great food. owners are so sweet.”

“Food was delicious!!!!”

“When going to galveston for vacation, I was disappointed at many of the restaurants but not this one I literally would drive the two hours just to eat here. Their food is so delicious and the wait time was great even on mother's day weekend.”

“We went for a Bachelorette party dinner, the experience was great for the most part. Food was good, scallops were slightly overcooked, and the portions were large/sharable. Justin was fantastic even through the attitude issues of Jamie. Jamie was rude and disrespectful to not only us but Justin when he passed on our needs to Justin, Jamie then tried to wish congratulations on our way out....seriously.”

“What a fabulous little gem of a restaurant. The food is to die for — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The staff couldn’t be kinder; they make you feel right at home and always go the extra mile.”

“Vargas is over the top delicious!! One of the best steaks I’ve ever had!!”

“Iconic atmosphere with carefully thought out service. The menu is extensive, something for everyone especially if you like red snapper! Decaf coffee was excellent at the end, which tells you their attention to detail.”

“Excellent food. We had the filet and shrimp dinner and the ribs dinner; both were great. There was a wait, but the staff worked efficiently and pumped out a great product.”

“Excellent food! Delicious!”

“First impression is a Wow for Elegance.
Than it gets better.
Very Satisfying service from our Waiter Mark & also special attention from Karla!! We had 2 Serf & Turf plus Onion Soup & Beet Salad.”

“I recommend this restaurant to everybody, from private wine tasting to FABULOUS food. I come here every time I visit Galveston”

“I had the Steakhouse Skewer with lobster, filet mignon, and colossal shrimp. It was fabulous, but next time my husband and I will share it. So much food! We were staying at another resort and had no way to take home the leftovers. Our waiter, Ricardo, was absolutely amazing. He made everything so wonderful. My only complaint, which is huge, is about the majority of the clientele. Loud, obnoxious, men wearing backwards caps and shorts in a very elegant atmosphere. When i go to a rather expensive restaurant, I would expect to see better behavior. So many were acting like it was a sports bar.”

“Aimee, our server, made this dining experience a wonderful time! Her guidance on meal and dessert selections was outstanding! She took our couple’s picture on the outside deck and it will be in our special photos album! Her caring service throughout the meal made this a top notch experience! Thank you so much! Sizzling grouper platter and butternut crab bisque were delicious!”

“First time to come here. Staff was great. Breakfast was amazing! Boat ride was a great ending. Big shout out to Jaime & Lacy for making it a great family memory!”

“We stopped in at Fisherman's Wharf in Galveston after a long day in Clearlake. It felt so relaxing to sit outside on the deck under an umbrella with a plateful of great food and such a nice team of staff members and fellow diners. The construction nearby included some obvious jackhammers, but honestly it didn't bother us at all. The meal was so good and the atmosphere was so lovely that no amount of construction noise could impact our good day. Thank you to all involved!”

“Best Wine experience you’ll find! They are experts in pairing if you want to try something different in your wine selection. It’s our new go- to for ourselves and business.”

“A few dozen oysters were had tonight—all fabulous. But my faves were something I’ve never had before: The BBQ oysters with house-made blue cheese dressing. Just delicious. I couldn’t decide which type of mussels—fra diablo or the pesto chardonnay—so I ordered them both. I was not disappointed. Ask for the garlic bread. OMG. Chef Megan and Brenna took great care of us. It was nice to see David too! 10 out of 10 for food, service, and company.”

“Best Italian food my husband and I have ever had. Beautiful views from our table. Service was impeccable!”

“Very good quesadillas & good service”

“Everything. Love this place.”

“Our waitress Mindyloo made our trip even better than we could have hoped, true glimpse of pure and sweet southern hospitality to a couple of strays from Canada 🇨🇦 … thank you so much for being so awesome 😊”

“Stopped here today to grab a quick lunch and the food was fresh and tasty, but Latavia was an outstanding cashier! very polite and attentive! thank you ma'am”

“Love my burger on Texas toast!”

“Cashier spoke little English. Muddled thru that . Order was as it was supposed to be. The food was hot and good. The interior of the restaurant was in disrepair. Roof leaked , soda machine leaked and didn't work properly.”

“Fantastic!! JC’s Pirate Roll is not to be missed. Pad Thai chicken - outstanding. No Scurvy Tamarind Margarita is all fresh- saw the bartender squeeze fresh limes & oranges into this 5-star margarita.”

“Food was amazing! I had the fish tacos on corn, mom had the chicken salad sandwich and dad had the breakfast plate #2. Lovely atmosphere great staff so personable and friendly! Will be back!”

“Please use whole leaf iceberg lettuce on the burgers instead of shredded lettuce. With the tomatoes, it makes the bun soggy. Catfish and shrimp are excellent. Bartenders are awesome!”

“Vida Agave catered an engagement party for us yesterday and everything was spectacular. They arrived in the morning to set up, and came back an hour and a half before the party started to deliver the food which was fresh, hot and delicious. Thank you, Vida Agave!!”

“We just had a fabulous meal at Mama Teresas! Carmen you have a great menu and terrific food. Keep up the good work!! Also, Dalton did great as our server!! We will definitely be back.”

“Went today for rigatoni and meatballs Was unbelievable. Made me miss my mothers pasta.”

“Visited for the first time for breakfast today. We loved it! The food was delicious and the staff are so friendly. We will definitely eat there again!”

“Ryan was top notch always making sure customers are happy .food was amazing cant wait to be in Galveston for another Texas size calzone GO JAYS GO”

“Ate there today. Some of the best BBQ out there. Only open for a few hours a day. MAKE THE TIME. I’m glad we did.”

“we loved our visit here while on vacation. service was amazing food delicious and vibe perfect! 10/10 definitely recommend adding to your beach vaca by dinning here!”

“the food was excellent, the services was delightful, the atmosphere was excitement.”

“The food was delicious. Customer service very professional.”

“1st visit this am… very friendly staff 🩷 and the coffee was 🔥… will be a repeat visit soon!”

“Great food and great service!”

“We are huge fans of the show and have been excited to try the ice cream out and man it doesn’t disappoint! Friendly staff, great service and a fantastic yummy dessert! So glad my granddaughter and I stopped by!”

“It's good and I see how beautiful it is and I don't believe it.

Vegetarian options: This restaurant is only exclusive for people whose stomachs growl.”

“I always have a great time at gizmos!!”

“Island Time became our watering hole on our recent vacation and we were so happy with our experience. The staff was amazing, especially Julie and Josh, the drinks were fantastic, the food was your typical bar food but it was good, and the drag show was entertaining. The only negative that our group had to say was that the drag performers were a little too push for tips; literally putting their hand in front of you for a tip. This happened a few times to us, and others, and when we tipped them one of them rolled their eyes and said “that’s it”. Other than that, we had a great time and would totally go back to this fun and welcoming place.”

“Fun, affordable, clean and friendly spot for island fun!”

“Good food at great prices! Boujie is amazing! If you get food, order from him! Almost like eating at fine dinner with the twists and spins he’ll put in it!! Ask for the Boujie BBQ”

“Good, Tasty Down Home Cooking! Huge portions! Friendly service!😁”

“10/10 for sure ! Husband had the loaded potato, I had chopped beef sandwich. Both were amazing !”

“beyond excellent service and food. thank you given me extra. I'll definitely come back to you. much love from Mike from Iowa.”

“Great place to relax visit take pictures discuss work family time covered outside seating but friendly”

“Let me tell you about my evening at the Shrimp Shack in Galveston—it was the kind of experience that makes you want to write poetry about fried seafood. The shrimp? Perfectly golden, crispy, and so fresh I swear they waved at me from the fryer. Each bite was like a little crunchy hug from the Gulf. And as if that wasn’t enough, the sunset decided to show off. Sitting there, stuffing my face with fried shrimp while the sky turned shades of pink and orange, I felt like I’d hit the jackpot of simple pleasures. Shrimp, sunset, and sea breeze—what more could you want? Highly recommend. 10/10, would shrimp again.”

“The food was amazing the Biria tacos was some of the best. So much meat in each taco 4 for around $10. I will definitely go back when in Galveston”

“Robin is awesome even when my pool ball fell across the room lol”

“Deb is such fun and such a great bartender! I’ll definitely be back because of her!!”

“Delicious!! Decided we wanted to go where the locals during this vacay.”

“Great quality & service. Best on the island!”

“We love this place. We have only been twice but consistent and friendly will keep us coming back. I had a strawberry banana with no extra suger and it was perfect.”

“Stopped by for seafood gumbo and as usual it was delicious. The service here is excellent also.”

“Delicious!! Decided we wanted to go where the locals during this vacay.”

“Went for the first time today. The food and service were great. A nice place for a quick lunch”

“We were in Galveston for the weekend and looked online to get some food reviews. All the reviews for Good Dough were amazing and we couldn’t wait to try the food. We were not disappointed. Loved everything we tried. We were there 2 days in a row. Two different workers helped us and both were friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to go back!”

“@redlightcoffeeroasters in Galveston, TX 🚨 Located on Market St. near where the cruise ships come in and out of port, it has easy access via a door at the top of the steps. 🚨 I fell in love with the vibe as soon as i walked in.. ALL of the island/port/industrial vibes are there from the pipe/edison bulb fixtures to the numerous thriving plants. 🚨I ordered my usual “hi! Ive never been here before, so will you please surprise me? I drink decaf, iced beverages, with non-dairy creamer.. i have no allergies and i love everything!” (Believe it or not i can tell if im going to get a good drink or not based on the barista’s reaction to this order—and i KNEW i would get a good one here.. its something about the way their eyes light up with excitement when you give them the creative freedom to make you something so delicious that you want to return for another coffee the next day). 🚨 I ended up with an iced down cup full of decaffeinated oatmilk goodness… with just the right amount of ice. Not so much that it was watered down by the end, but not so little that the last sip was hot either. Just the right amount of sweetness (which for me is in the middle).. literally the PERFECT cup of coffee… 🚨 10/10 you gotta come down here if you’re in Galveston! I will definitely be back here several times, and will probably snag one of those awesome shirts! #redlightcoffeeroasters #galveston #traveltexas”

“BEST brisket tacos, charro beans & rice, salsa & queso, and margaritas I’ve ever had!!! I’m a native Texan and Mexican food devotee, this place is truly amazing. Absolute perfection, wonderful service from Greg and worth making a trip to Galveston just to eat here. I rarely leave reviews but really want to return here for another BEST meal!”

“Stopped by on the way home from our anniversary trip and was pleasantly surprised. I drink ALOT of coffee and try every place I can and I can honestly say this is hands down the best coffee I have ever had!! Will def be coming back anytime we are in Galveston!!”

“Their food is the best home cooked comforting soul food on Galveston Island! Straight 🔥🔥🔥! 👏❤️😋”

“I went to taquilos today & the food was excellent...I ate the lunch special Fiesta plate & drank happy hr margaritas...those are truly the best on the island...the staff checked on me and made sure everything was yummy & delicious...I'll definitely be back soon.”

“My husband and I have eaten here a couple of times. The food is great and the service is excellent”

“Best ice cream shop on Galveston I chose three different flavors, blue gummy’s and fruit. I’m a local and my kids love this place. I really recommend you to try it”

“Had a wonderful experience at MarMo during a pub crawl yesterday. It really shows when a bar truly prepares for an event like this. Even with the large influx of people, the staff were so friendly and attentive, working extra hard to minimize that wait time at the bar. This was hospitality to its core. It was such a cool vibe. And that hummus was magical. Will definitely be back!”

“Excellent service! Latte’s were delicious and employees so welcoming, friendly, kind and accommodating! 🙌🏼🙏🏼♥️ Thank you so much!!👏🏽🤗”

“Probably the best classic hamburger I’ve had on the island!”

“Trish is the best around bartender we’ve ever had. We will always follow her, one of the islands best. If they ever lose her, a major loss to them. Pizzas are good, drinks are priceless and her service is the best. Go See Trish”

“first time. Love the shrimp tacos,”

“I went to taquilos today & the food was excellent...I ate the lunch special Fiesta plate & drank happy hr margaritas...those are truly the best on the island...the staff checked on me and made sure everything was yummy & delicious...I'll definitely be back soon.”

“I had the Steakhouse Skewer with lobster, filet mignon, and colossal shrimp. It was fabulous, but next time my husband and I will share it. So much food! We were staying at another resort and had no way to take home the leftovers. Our waiter, Ricardo, was absolutely amazing. He made everything so wonderful. My only complaint, which is huge, is about the majority of the clientele. Loud, obnoxious, men wearing backwards caps and shorts in a very elegant atmosphere. When i go to a rather expensive restaurant, I would expect to see better behavior. So many were acting like it was a sports bar.”

“This is a great little place to eat!! I had grilled shrimp taco's and they were wonderful.! The other dishes that were ordered were just as good! Hamburger steak, pizza, grilled chicken po boy. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the price was just as accommodating as the food was!”

“I have visited Murdoch for years visiting in Galveston, Texas. The store is nice. The prices are reasonable however, their store policy before closing time they stop letting customers enter 15 minutes before when the store is not officially close., if a merchant says they are open till 7 PM. The door should be open till 7 PM but they close the doors on customers and turn them away., they only open the doors to allow customers in the store to leave. Bad business Murdoch your customers are what make you and if someone has to enter for whatever reason whether it’s water or to use the lady or men’s room, it should be allowed until 7 PM”

“Aimee, our server, made this dining experience a wonderful time! Her guidance on meal and dessert selections was outstanding! She took our couple’s picture on the outside deck and it will be in our special photos album! Her caring service throughout the meal made this a top notch experience! Thank you so much! Sizzling grouper platter and butternut crab bisque were delicious!”

“The food was amazing the Biria tacos was some of the best. So much meat in each taco 4 for around $10. I will definitely go back when in Galveston”

“Los Patrones is one best Tex Mexican restaurant we have ever eaten. Their dinner selections are the best. Our family had dinner and breakfast there. The barbacoa tacos were the best I ever had . The prices are very good. Highly recommend.”

“We were in Galveston for the weekend and looked online to get some food reviews. All the reviews for Good Dough were amazing and we couldn’t wait to try the food. We were not disappointed. Loved everything we tried. We were there 2 days in a row. Two different workers helped us and both were friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to go back!”

“Excellent food, excellent service! Really enjoyed the experience we had. The price is budget friendly and the taste was so delicious! Not only will we return, we heartily recommend this little place.”

“I have been to Las Lazos numerous times and have always enjoyed the food. Went last evening for my birthday and had excellent service from Carolina. We each had a wine margarita which was very good. We ordered Tilapia Chipotle which had a tasty shrimp sauce and a side of Charro beans. I tried Taquitos Chilango with Charro beans for the first time. Will definitely order this dish again. Finished with freshly made Churros and Sopapillas. Have dined there about once a month because the food is fresh and well-prepared. They have karaoke night every Friday for those who can (or cannot) sing.”

“The food was delicious. Customer service very professional.”

“Visiting from phoenix arizona for my brother's birthday. The food was amazing.The service was even better.Wanna put a shout out to my girls Sarah, that took care of us.I appreciate you and my brother had a great time.Will definitely be back”

“Island Time became our watering hole on our recent vacation and we were so happy with our experience. The staff was amazing, especially Julie and Josh, the drinks were fantastic, the food was your typical bar food but it was good, and the drag show was entertaining. The only negative that our group had to say was that the drag performers were a little too push for tips; literally putting their hand in front of you for a tip. This happened a few times to us, and others, and when we tipped them one of them rolled their eyes and said “that’s it”. Other than that, we had a great time and would totally go back to this fun and welcoming place.”

“Tuna tacos w/ sirache and wasabi great combo idea everything fresh and delicious .amanda. Your awesome and waitress Isabella your great at what you do a huggable sweetie for sure keep up the good , cuz as a visitor theres allot of misrepresenting food n service out there. Thanks again”

“We ate at Landry's in Galveston yesterday for dinner. Evan had waited on us before ....THE best waiter ever! He was very professional and attentive. We sure hope we luck out again next time.”

“We enjoyed dinner here after taking a dolphin tour. Beautiful outdoor dining experience and received amazing service from Gianni!”

“I wish they had one of these in my town. The food and atmosphere are amazing. The service is top notch and my kids love playing the Forest Gump questionaire.”

“fantastic service price was good to much to eat”

“When going to galveston for vacation, I was disappointed at many of the restaurants but not this one I literally would drive the two hours just to eat here. Their food is so delicious and the wait time was great even on mother's day weekend.”

“We had an excellent meal but our service was beyond awesome, we had a wonderful server Paige she made our visit the bomb. If you go there request her section and you will not be disappointed with her warm personality that makes you feel welcomed.”

“Waiter (David from Colombia) was excellent, atmosphere-decor was really good. Some of the main courses were average with a lot of caloric sauces on meat and fish. Appetizers were better than main courses.”

“Fantastic food!!!! Great service. Highly recommend the tuna and the lobster bisque. 10/10”

“If you come here, make sure to ask for Pete! He went above and beyond to make our lunch amazing. I wanted a very specific drink that wasn’t even on the menu, and he worked with the bartender to make it happen, it turned out absolutely perfect. On top of that, he even got the kitchen to make me the Mardi Gras Pasta, even though it’s no longer listed.

Pete also took his time to walk us through all the specials and chef’s specials, which really helped us pick the best dishes. His service, attention, and effort were truly outstanding.

We’ll 100% be back! and it’ll be to sit in Pete’s section again!”

“I like their. Beef enchiladas and their guacamole salad”

“The food was amazing stayed in town next day for more tacos ,before hitting the road. Owner was very friendly. A must try ! Good prices . Will be before sure...”

“Fantastic!! JC’s Pirate Roll is not to be missed. Pad Thai chicken - outstanding. No Scurvy Tamarind Margarita is all fresh- saw the bartender squeeze fresh limes & oranges into this 5-star margarita.”

“Ryan was top notch always making sure customers are happy .food was amazing cant wait to be in Galveston for another Texas size calzone GO JAYS GO”

“Stopped by for seafood gumbo and as usual it was delicious. The service here is excellent also.”