Restaurants in Galveston
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Best Restaurants
“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.”
“Enjoyed brunch on the outdoor patio with my Malinois, Pita. The staff were super accommodating and brought my girl some water. The food was delicious!”
“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!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Rudy and Paco's will forever be ingrained in our hearts as our favorite Anniversary restaurant.
From immaculate plates of food to flawless service this place is beyond amazing. Every single bite of food is made to make you just melt into your seat. Adding perfectly crafted cocktails along with a huge selection of alcoho fantastically compliments an outstanding evening with my Wife.
If I had to summarize Rudy and Paco's in one word, it would be: Phenomenal. As close to perfect as I have ever had.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“My daughter, granddaughter and I visited Vida Agave on Saturday 3/22/2025 on my daughter’s recommendation. The staff were very friendly, the restaurant was bright and welcoming with large windows everywhere and the outdoor dining area was inviting. Our server, Lizeth Dargy, was very friendly and helpful. She recommended the seafood enchiladas for me. My daughter ordered the Birria Tacos and my 4 year old granddaughter ordered the corn dog from the children’s menu. Luis delivered the enchiladas to me personally and asked me to give them an honest review because he wanted to put them on the menu. Everything was delicious! I highly recommended that he put the enchiladas on the menu. I’m not a huge fan of tomato sauces so the sauce on the enchiladas was a welcome surprise. It was a light reddish color but didn’t have any tomato in it. It was bell peppers, cream, and other seasonings and it was very delicious with the seafood enchiladas. The Burria Tacos were equally delicious. The portions were also generous. Vida Agave was everything my daughter said it was and more. I will definitely visit again soon.”
“Arrived at 2pm for lunch. Parking limited but was able to park in their lot. Waited 10 min for a table w/ great view of gulf. Interior very nice. Waitress was excellent. Food came quickly and perfect temperature. Had their $15.95 lunch special ($13.95 if 65). Had the grilled fish and chicken fried steak. Everything was very good. Highly recomend.”
“The outdoor seating was fun. The service was good, efficient, and the server was really good to work with. My food was okay. The other guests I was with loved their dishes. I just didn't care for mine a lot. I will go back and try again. The vibe is enough to bring me back”
“we were a vendor at Pickle Palooza today at Galveston Island Brewing and let me tell you, they knocked it out of the park! Great job !”
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“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!”
“Rudy and Paco's will forever be ingrained in our hearts as our favorite Anniversary restaurant.
From immaculate plates of food to flawless service this place is beyond amazing. Every single bite of food is made to make you just melt into your seat. Adding perfectly crafted cocktails along with a huge selection of alcoho fantastically compliments an outstanding evening with my Wife.
If I had to summarize Rudy and Paco's in one word, it would be: Phenomenal. As close to perfect as I have ever had.”
“The outdoor seating was fun. The service was good, efficient, and the server was really good to work with. My food was okay. The other guests I was with loved their dishes. I just didn't care for mine a lot. I will go back and try again. The vibe is enough to bring me back”
“We had a wonderful 5-star experience celebrating my parents’ anniversary! From the moment we walked in, the service was exceptional. Our waiter, Mark Booth, went above and beyond to make the evening special. He was attentive, kind, and truly made us feel welcome.
To top it all off, he surprised us with a free dessert beautifully presented on a special anniversary plate, all on the house. It was such a thoughtful and generous gesture that made the night even more memorable. Thank you, Mark, for making our celebration unforgettable — we’ll definitely be back!”
“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.”
“Everything. Love this place.”
“We had a wonderful 5-star experience celebrating my parents’ anniversary! From the moment we walked in, the service was exceptional. Our waiter, Mark Booth, went above and beyond to make the evening special. He was attentive, kind, and truly made us feel welcome.
To top it all off, he surprised us with a free dessert beautifully presented on a special anniversary plate, all on the house. It was such a thoughtful and generous gesture that made the night even more memorable. Thank you, Mark, for making our celebration unforgettable — we’ll definitely be back!”
“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!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“If there was a Hall of Fame for customer service, Jason from Whataburger would be in it! After DoorDash totally fumbled our order and left us hangry (only half the food showed up). Jason swooped in like a burger-saving superhero. Not only did he personally drive the rest of our order to us (after finishing his shift), but he did it with a smile and the kind of customer care that deserves a standing ovation.
Jason, you’re the real MVP! Whataburger, give this man a raise, a crown, your kidney? Thanks again, Jason, you saved the day🍔🔥🫶🏻”
“We recommend everything. Everything is fresh and made right here. it's like Italy visited and left this here.”
“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.”
Takeout Restaurants
“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.”
“Went every day I was in town
The ice cream by the scoop is very generous. Everything was delicious! Had a fabulous root beer float, a tremendous banana split and a terrific butterscotch sundae. The store is full of candy including chocolates, Taffy, and much more. The bathroom is also nice and open to the public which is rare in the area”
“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.”
“This place is AMAZING! Service is fast and friendly and the food is fresh and delicious! Pictured in review: Banh Mi”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“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!”
“In town for a mini vacation and stopped by for our first time, i had the Meghan's mean mocha and it was seriously the best coffee I've had all week. I also had the bacon egg & cheese croissant and it was amazing! we will definitely be adding this lovely place to our must stop list for every trip!”
“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.”
“Local Favorite.. international crowd when busy I’ve never come when the please wasn’t at least half full. Constant flow of customers. Very family friendly. Our favorite breakfast has always been the Estacion or Chorizo Plater (with refried beans, potatoes eggs, a Texas size in house made hot flour tolrtilla and salsa with coffee. Today I tried the Barbacoa. Yum!🤤”
“Best Italian food my husband and I have ever had. Beautiful views from our table. Service was impeccable!”
“John Paul really turned a negative into a positive. Hard to provide that level of customer service. He turned what would’ve been a 1-star event and a never return policy for me into an unforgettable experience with my family. Amazing food, great staff. Thank you!!”
Cheap Eats
“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.”
“This place was just what we were looking for. To me it was a little hole in the wall spot. Great atmosphere, bartender was very friendly and service was great. I was skeptical about the food but my hubby told me these were the best places to get food. I ordered the wings, order of 8 for a great low price. These wings were so much better than most major wing restaurants!! If your walking the strand come a few blocks up and visit this little tucked away hole in the wall bar, you will not be disappointed!!!”
“The best art community in Texas. So many kind people and art lovers and practitioners of all kinds. Stop in and visit. It’s always a cool place.”
“absolutely always amazing and everyone is always so nice there!My favorite is the lumberjack and the pizza one.For the sweet ones you can't go wrong with the cherry hill or the blueberries one!They always have a new cool crazy one like the brownie one and the raspberry cream with pound cake!They all have cool names I just can't remember them all lol.”
“@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”
“Great food, great experience and even better service!!! Great place to eat!!!”
“Fantastic food!!!! Great service. Highly recommend the tuna and the lobster bisque. 10/10”
“the food was excellent, the services was delightful, the atmosphere was excitement.”
“Ate there today 2-25-and was very impressed. We do a lot of traveling including many other countries and this place gets above 5 star. Everything was superb. Food, the help, location was everything we were looking for. We will go there again before we head back to South Dakota. Thank you for your service”
Latest Reviews
“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”
“Arrived at 2pm for lunch. Parking limited but was able to park in their lot. Waited 10 min for a table w/ great view of gulf. Interior very nice. Waitress was excellent. Food came quickly and perfect temperature. Had their $15.95 lunch special ($13.95 if 65). Had the grilled fish and chicken fried steak. Everything was very good. Highly recomend.”
“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!”
“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.”
Most Popular Restaurants
“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”
“Awesome experience came down for my birthday this weekend, not only was the seafood amazing , Sean the GM, Dean and Chara had such a welcoming attitude and even celebrated my birthday with me. If you want awesome experience and an amazing view of the beach stop by!”
“Arrived at 2pm for lunch. Parking limited but was able to park in their lot. Waited 10 min for a table w/ great view of gulf. Interior very nice. Waitress was excellent. Food came quickly and perfect temperature. Had their $15.95 lunch special ($13.95 if 65). Had the grilled fish and chicken fried steak. Everything was very good. Highly recomend.”
“We were less than impressed with the hostess stand— weak greeting, no recognition motion of our Open Table reservation, way too casual and uninviting. Fortunately we had a great server who was attentive to every need, served everything in good timing and was simply delightful! The food was delicious!”
“This was our first visit to Fish Tales. Food was phenomenal. We has shrimp kisses, hush puppies, Chicken BLT, and fish and chips. My kids had chicken strips, and a cheeseburger. They especially loved the Icees. Our server was very accommodating, and on did a great job. Food was running a little slow, but we were not in a hurry, and our server kept us updated on what was going on. We will be back!”
“Lovely old building with comfortable decor. Food has been very good both times I've eaten here. Service was friendly. Not sure why but there was a random guy walking around taking flash photos at everyone's table and then quickly printing and trying to sell photos like we were in Disney world. It was very tacky and the flash is disturbing during a relaxing meal.”
“Vargas is over the top delicious!! One of the best steaks I’ve ever had!!”