Galveston Restaurants
Foodies will rejoice over the countless AMAZING Galveston restaurant and good eats options. With plenty of popular chain restaurants (Rainforest Cafe, SaltGrass Steakhouse, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., and so many others) and a plethora of local conventional and adventurous eateries, it can be hard to pick. No need to fret, we’ve compiled a list of our favorites for you to try:
Please note that hours, availability and dine-in options may vary during COVID-19.
GALVESTON GOOD EATS – ITALIAN RESTAURANTS
Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant
Spacious Italian eatery offers classic entrees including lobster ravioli & gelato. Authentic Italian cuisine at its finest, in Galveston’s oldest Italian restaurant. Delivers!
Sapori Ristorante
Italian comfort food & traditional desserts presented in a relaxed, light-filled environment. BYOB.
Mario's Pizza & Ristorante
Serving a variety of Italian cuisine and New York style pizza and strive to use fresh, seasonal, ingredients. Enjoy a wonderful meal and a nice glass of wine at Mario’s Ristorante! Family-owned & operated since 1967.
GALVESTON RESTAURANTS – MEXICAN EATS
Rudy & Paco's
Award winning upscale dining offering South & Central American flavors to steak & seafood. Dress code enforced.
The Original Mexican Café
Tex-Mex venue serving up classics with 2 stories of dining areas & a history dating back to 1916.
Salsa's Mexican Restaurant
Local owned and operated eatery featuring a large menu of south-of-the-border favorites accompanied by gulf views. Award winning margaritas. Local favorite!
GOOD EATS – GALVESTON BAKERIES & CAFES
Mod Coffee House & Café
Cozy coffee shop for lattes & light bites, plus an upstairs nook & patio with weekend music. Great ambiance, great drinks, great location, friendly staff, and great prices. Staff Favorite!
Mosquito Café
At Mosquito Café you'll find very fresh, homemade, eclectic, trendy food, a warm casual atmosphere, and friendly helpful service. Good eats served in an 1870s building with a sunny patio. Delivers!
Porch Cafe
Local seafood & New American meals are the draw at this high-end bistro. You'll find a very peaceful environment with dining inside or on a large porch. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Also serves as venue for events! Delivers!
Patty Cakes Bakery
This charming bakery set in a historic building offers breads & baked goods, including custom cakes. Delicious treats made by hand with the finest and freshest ingredients available. Gluten free options!
Sunflower Cafe
Fresh baked goods plus an all-day menu of down-home American meals in a homey setting with a patio. Serves an AMAZING breakfast and brunch. They have great homemade waffles, whip cream, and real maple syrup!
ShyKatz Deli & Bakery
Featured on Diners Drive Ins And Dives! Quaint cafe serving sandwiches & other deli fare, classic breakfast grub, pastries & cakes. Great atmosphere with a homey vibe. Delivers!
GALVESTON RESTAURANTS – MEATY EATS
Leon's In & Out BBQ
Longtime local shack serving good Southeast Texas-style BBQ. Offer brisket, sausage, ribs and more... Plus, smoked-meat sandwiches, platters, sides, desserts, beer & wine.
Saltgrass Steak House
Proudly serves Certified Angus Beef® steaks. Gold Winner, Best of the Island 2018. Informal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu & full bar. Delivers!
SaltWater Grill
Genuine hospitality, a vibrant atmosphere, and impeccable attention to service! Offering fresh-from-the-kettle seafood specialties including shrimp & mussels as well as prime steaks fresh-from-the-grill.
GALVESTON SEAFOOD JOINTS
Nick's Kitchen & Beach Bar
Nick's is serving up the freshest seafood, burgers and fattest po'boys on the Island! With the best beer selection on the seawall, the freshest ingredients, live music & an ideal seaside location.
Shrimp -n- Stuff
Shrimp N Stuff, opened in 1976. Offering the best fish tacos and fried seafoods in the island. Fried seafood, hushpuppies, gumbo and so much more fill the menu at this cozy seafood spot with a shady patio.
Willy G's (Harborside)
Louisiana-inspired seafood, chops & libations turned out in a bustling, refined dining room. Willie G's is famous for rich hearty gumbos, perfectly grilled fish and house specialties. Staff favorite!
Bubba Gump's Shrimp Co.
Charming down-home style Family-friendly chain for seafood & American. Offers a number of items for the shrimp lover in you. Inspired straight from the movie Forrest Gump.
GALVESTON’S BEST CAJUN EATS
The Gumbo Diner
Comfy joint offering Cajun & Creole dishes along with weekly specials for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Offering Southern breakfast staples, burgers and fried seafood. Award winning (try the fish tacos!) Delivers!
Benno's On The Beach
This casual beachfront institution (since 1983) offers grilled, fried and boiled seafood and other Cajun specialty dishes such as gumbo, red beans & rice, crawfish etoufee, and jambalaya, all with an ocean view! Local Favorite!
Little Daddy's Gumbo Bar
Galveston eatery with a huge bar bringing expertise in steam kettle cooking with offerings such as traditional gumbos, seafood stews, and cioppino & other New Orleans fare. The complete Southern comfort dining experience.
TRADITIONAL GALVESTON RESTAURANTS
Rainforest Cafe
Rainforest-themed chain for American fare & cocktails amid jungle flora & animatronic animals. Awesome place to bring your family and eat, great service, great atmosphere and offer vegan options. Delivers!
The Spot
Galveston Island’s premier beachfront dining and entertainment destination. Dive into a burger or fresh seafood, grab a beer and find a sweet spot to relax inside or out on our multi-level beachfront patios. Catch the game or enjoy the views of Gulf of Mexico.
Miller's Seawall Grill
You can’t go wrong with anything on their menu! Breakfast all day with an amazing ocean view! Miller’s celebrated 40 years in spring, 2016. Gorgeous building and friendly staff! Local favorite!
Mama Teresa's Flying Pizza
The original Mama Teresa's opened in the 1980s. Popular pizzeria offering a range of specialty pies, pasta dishes, fried seafood & po’ boys in a laid-back setting. Local favorite! Delivers!
Jimmy's on the Pier
Restaurant & bar located on the pier, multi-level decks provide an amazing ocean view breakfast-to-dinner. American eats with a southern flare, including fresh fish, snapper tacos, chorizo burgers, po'boys & local beer. Staff Favorite! Delivers!
Bronco Burrito's
A longtime joint known for breakfast burritos with hot sauce served from early morning till noon. Self proclaimed burrito experts! Offering tacos of all variety from classics like Barbacoa to famous Bronco Burrito at a fair price! Local favorite!
Yaga's Café
Low-key, Island-like locale for casual eats, fruity cocktails & live bands. Serving Burgers, Sandwiches, Pizza, Salad, and Seafood. Yaga's offers lunch, dinner, & nightly entertainment.
Star Drug Store
Not retro, because it just never changed. This 1923 drugstore serves soda-fountain treats and classic diner faves (big breakfasts!) at a U-shaped counter with a vintage vibe. Belly up to the counter and order a banana split or enjoy any of the American/deli fare.
Stuttgarden Tavern
Easygoing hangout with a roomy, tree-shaded patio offering pub grub, local draft beer & cocktails. Local bar and grill conveniently located. Offers 50 rotating beers on tap, a kitchen that is open nightly until 1am, and live music on Fridays. Bring your friends!
GOOD EATS – OUTSIDE THE BOX RESTAURANTS
Huli Huli Hut
Huli Huli Hut is a bright, festive tiki bar featuring Hawaiian-style eats such as burgers & seafood plus tropical drinks, Serves lunch, dinner, and drinks in a beautiful tropical setting. Large plates, friendly staff and a renowned crawfish platter. It's tiki time! Delivers!
Sky Bar Steak & Sushi
Fresh sushi rolls, steaks, award-winning Martinis, & options for non-sushi eaters & vegetarians. Chefs prepare sushi at the granite sushi bar. Delivers!
Gypsy Joynt
Beads, flags & live music lend a hippie vibe to this family-owned American comfort food mainstay. Offering vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian food options. Fun, homemade food at an affordable price.
GALVESTON SWEET EATS
LaKing's Confectionary
Old-school candy maker offering traditional sweets amid a 1920's soda fountain & arcade games. Watch candy being made or enjoy the smell of fresh chocolate while enjoying your treats. Chocolate, ice cream and much more!
Hey Mikey's Ice Cream
Cheerful family owned shop offering house-made ice cream in cones, sundaes, sandwiches & milkshakes, along with Italian ice. A favorite among tourists and locals!
Bahama Buck's
Independently owned chain with a laid-back, island vibe doling out the self titled 'best shaved-ice desserts in the world' & fresh fruit smoothies with tons of flavor options to choose from! Taking sweet treats seriously!
We hope our list of favorite Galveston Restaurants helps make your next meal choice even easier!
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