The best Calamares in Galveston | Sluurpy updated in May

"Best service and food for your money. Kudos to Sherry for running such customer friendly restaurant. Where the tourists are made to feel like the..."

Brittany Harris

Stephanie Hofer

"The service was great. Very friendly and very helpful. One of my kids had not had a lot of seafood and our wait-staff talked them through and made a..."

Henry Padilla

"The best shrimp poboy. Great fried okra and husband says onion rings are fantastic. More than we could..."

Darla Brown

"After an evening at a local spa we walked down market st. looking for a bite and ran into this place. I glanced at the reviews and knew not to pass..."

Joseph Cordray

"A great place for eat if you're looking the taste of good seafood, we enjoy our honeymoon with my wife... Really Delicious and Good attention..."

Nahúm Orellana

"Good local seafood restaurants in Galveston. Good drinks and great service. JJ was an awesome bartender very attentive to details. About 60 bucks for..."

Dewayne Jackson

"One of the best gumbos in Galveston. Plenty of seafood - shrimp, oysters, crab meat - and..."

T Binford Inman

"We have visited several times. They do not have a kids menu for whatever reason. I absolutely loved the Shrimp Diablo I choose this time. My..."

Jessica Rennick

"I was referred to this place by a friend, and it’s solid seafood for the Strand area. We started with a couple drinks which were fine. We got the..."

Mike Adams

"I came here for lunch with my dad today. The oysters on the half shell were super fresh and delicious. The gator bites plate was amazing; one of the..."

Zack KC

"Food was great, although the menu has changed as it used to have more options. and now as far as seafood it's ALMOST all fried. It's good don't get..."

Bea Valdez

"Absolutely delicious food. The oysters are SOOO GOOD and fresh! The portions are insane here. I ordered a po boy expecting like 6 shrimp (what I..."

Renee Clemente

"Dined here with my family the night we stayed at the Tremont house hotel. We were pleasantly surprised - not only was it only a block away from the..."

Micaela Elliott

Gaido's

85/100 (22744 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Some of the best seafood I've ever had! Highly recommend the red snapper!! Pecan pie for dessert apparently won some awards so we had to get one to..."

Janna Skiniotes

"The food was wonderful and the waitstaff was tremendous. We sat immediately at the bar. We were unaware that you needed a reservation. We typically..."

Kathy Bostic Tucker

"Absolutely amazing seafood everything was amazing and Alex’s was our server and best service I have had in Galveston would recommend it to anyone..."

Justin Griffin

"We've been coming to Gaido's every year for more than 10 years and it just gets better. From the Watkins Bisque, customer experience, excellent food,..."

DavidandKacie Mangus

"Deliciously fresh seafood, great environment, great service. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great seafood restaurant visiting..."

Alicia Kubillus

"Absolutely the best Salmon, Golden Tile Grouper, and Swordfish - either grilled/blackened topped with the Castilla crab. Oh you must also have the..."

Sal Rauch

"We came to celebrate our 52nd wedding Anniversary. The food was delicious and we had an excellent waiter who took very good care of us. He even..."

Patricia Forbes Tewksbury

"Oysters on the half shell! Yum!! Stuffed Shrimp! Amazing wine list! Wait staff are so professional and helpful. Great view! We’ll be back!..."

Tricia Lippe Taylor

"Excellent food and service. Had the lump crab meat in lemon butter sauce - to die..."

Tammy Chandler

"Food: I got the Pesto Alfredo which was very good, and also got the Au Gratin potatoes side which was alright. The price for the Pesto bowl was a bit..."

Makenna Lane

"Indulged in an extraordinary dining experience at Gaido's on Galveston Island. The culinary journey was not only about the amazing seafood but also..."

Digital Sparks

"Went to this restaurant for my birthday a few days ago. I had crab cakes and ceviche and my boyfriend had the salmon. We got the chocolate mousse for..."

Megan Martinez

"This place is no doubt American Classic. Amazing!! Amazing!! Delicious sea food. Period. I ordered premium market Oysters for starter, signature crab..."

Griffin Latif

"I can’t say enough about how great our experience was! This was our first time to dine with Gaido’s and what a treat!! Our server, William, was..."

Fonzo Sabido

"We recently had the pleasure of dining at Gaido’s seafood restaurant, and I must say it was an extraordinary experience for seafood enthusiasts...."

Jennie Dishon

"We had the best time sitting and enjoying a beautiful meal of red snapper and scallops. We cannot recommend the red snapper more! Our service by..."

Brad Graves (Sevarg555)

"Ist time here. We have always wanted to try this place and today was the day. Our server was Kevin. Very friendly and professional. The food was..."

Rock rodriguez

"Came in later in the evening for a coffee and dessert, and boy were we blown away. I wish we could have tried all the desserts but the two we did try..."

The Pies the Limit

"We were down for the Lone Star Rally. Working early to late hours daily. We were able to make it over on our last day and have dinner. We were way..."

Juan Gandara Jr (Lubbock Custom Motorcycle)

Galvez Bar & Grill

85/100 (1824 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"This place is amazing!! We started with drinks at the bar. The cocktails were delicious, and the bartender was very nice and personable with all the..."

Daniel Pitts

"From the moment I walked into the lobby , I was in awe. It is full of fun and energy with the bar and restaurant all right there together. Live..."

Debbie Bolger Wilson

"Best place ever for Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day, Easter brunch. Food is awesome, huge buffet, excellent assortment of top quality..."

Adriana Hopf

"It was wonderful. We loved the pool. Our room was perfect but the Sunday buffet breakfast made our stay. Nanette was our server and never let us run..."

Caroline P. Russell

"Amazing! Everything I had was simply delicious. Took my mom for her 75th birthday - all of our party like different things and the choices were..."

Christine Talavera Pinder

"Great atmosphere! Great food! Great cocktail waitress! Great place to people..."

Joy Holmes Brock

"We had so many Great experiences at The Hotel..Room Service, Pool Time, Dining, Relaxing at the Bar....& many more memories to come...Beautiful..."

Jeana Vurlane Morrissey

"Absolutely gorgeous hotel. I will definitely be back. The bartender was pleasant, and friendly. She walked about doing her job while singing in a..."

Jonnie Simmons

"25 years ago, delicious. April 25, 2015 fantastic foods, excellent price and the best service on the island. You da..."

De Garth Jr.

"Pam it's one of the friendliest most attentive and genuinely all-around awesome person the Galvez is so fortunate to have her, and everything about..."

Robert Wager

"Fantastic,contemporary but surrounded by History,hands down my favorite Resort Hotel in Galveston!The most friendly yet professional staff from..."

Paul Jay Ford

"Friendly staff, great food. Awesome atmosphere. Always enjoy my..."

Marleen A. Gomez

"Food was very good. First time going, and we will definitely go back. There were 2 weddings at the same time so we did not get to experience the bar..."

Andrée Rodrigue

"Only went to the bar for a drink. The hotel is absolutely stunning and right across the street from the beach. The air freshener that permeated..."

Karie Faccone

"The food was lacking but our server was nice and gave us a cheesecake to congratulate our engagement. The espresso martini was strong but still..."

Vonnie Pitre

"We stayed over the weekend at the Galvez we know their brunch is also. However we missed the brunch and instead we tried dinner at The Monarch, the..."

Isabel Barragan

"My new favorite place in Galveston. We enjoyed the Sunday brunch. It was amazing and had everything brunch should have: breakfast, pasta, seafood,..."

Heather J Cook

"The food was really great! Kudos to Chef Mike! Loved the salad and the burger was surprisingly terrific. And the service was even better! Waitress..."

Debra Dickinson

"Ordered chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast. I was expecting chocolate chips within the batter of the pancake... not dumped on top. The service was..."

Sarah Plumlee

"We dined in ~ 6pm. Our server Chris was so awesome and attentive! I ordered the red fish with roasted seasonal veges (potatoes/zucchini/yellow..."

Fardos Zakholi

"We came here for an overnight stay headed to our cruisethe next morning. This place was breathe taking. Omg sooo beautiful and they told me they..."

Gabrielle Johnson

"I had dinner and breakfast here while staying at the hotel. The dinner was good and the service was great. My biggest complaint was a $3 Sprite that..."

Andrea Belzer

"Absolutely fabulous as always. We wanted to visit before that yahoo from Dallas destroys her with his "contemporary remodel". Still really..."

Kerry Jo Robertson

"Love the place real beautiful. I went on my birthday (February 1, 2021) to have dinner. We sat at the bar and can i say how great and attentive the..."

Shelly McDonald

"Just beautiful! A beautifully restored hotel in front of the beach. Great food, great prices and great service. A must visit in Galveston specially..."

Milcia lopez

"Great!! All the employees are very nice and..."

Iris Pizarro

"Great Luxury Hotel. Rooms and staff are amazing. Looks out over beach. Sunday Brunch is amazing. Mimosas and coffee topnotch. Always a great..."

Blue Dragon (gibberman2)

"Been going here since 1985 to go dancing at the bar area with live bands playing. Was a Nursing Student at U.T.M.B. GREAT WHITE RUSSIAN..."

Deborah Reye

Mario's Ristorante

84/100 (2150 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is an absolute classic, my family has been coming here since we’ve vacationed in Galveston. The interior is classic family Italian and..."

Mary Behringer

"We went to celebrate a birthday. The service was decent being that it was a group of 30 or so. Waiter didn't write anything down but got most of it..."

Hungry Sparrow

"An authentic restaurant as one can no longer find nowadays. Their pizzas are very delicious, you can feel the taste of their delicately prepared..."

Ad Gatabi

"Delicious. We ate in the restaurant. We had two 12" pizzas, one cheese and one Alfredo both delicious. We also had the calamari and fried cheese to..."

Pam “greatmix0” Cha

"Absolutely exemplary customer service provided by Alexis and Israel. I had a small mix up with my initial order that was my fault. They were quick to..."

Murphy Kevin

"Excellent deck oven pizza. Fresh ingredients and fresh crust. Servers were very nice and accommodating. We had the Mario's Special and it was..."

Alan Chapman

"Food was great. Staff was incredibly friendly...."

ncjason77

"Ordered a few different meals to go. This place is a little run down and needs some updating. The cashier was great and kept me informed when my..."

Lady Texan

"We got there about 1245 for the buffet, waited about 5min to be seated cause of dirty tables. Very little pizza, but they quickly refilled. Teresa..."

Sherri Saldana

"Best Fettuccine Alfredo ever! Don't bother ordering with shrimp. No need to "gild the lily"! Excellent all by itself. Laid back atmosphere. Hostess &..."

Wanda Glass

Landry's Prime Seafood & Steaks

84/100 (5837 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had an outstanding lunch at Laundry’s!!! Perfect timing for lunch, almost had the restaurant to ourselves and our waiter was very entertaining…..."

Christina Cook

"While in Galveston for a conference, I decided to give Landry's a shot based on the recommendation of a fellow conference attendee. I was definitely..."

Marc D.

"My first time here and the experience was great. Our server, I wish I remembered his name, was awesome! I changed my dish back and forth at least 4..."

GabbyKat

"Evan made our visit to Landry’s so enjoyable! His menu knowledge helped us navigate the menu and make app and entree decisions, and his drink..."

Brett Sasser

"Let me start with this is the best steak I have ever had. Their bread was amazing and their loaded mashed potatoes were also great. For the service..."

Brent Bullis

"Alex our server did an amazing job. Because of scheduling situations we had to come in 15 minutes to close and she didn’t try to rush or hurry us..."

Brian Townson

"Landrys Seawall Make the stop. It’s worth the price of admission! I’m not a big fan of crust or thicker shells on bread- I was ready to eat a..."

Warren Allen

"Came in to the Galveston Landry’s Prime Steak and Seafood to celebrate me and my girlfriend’s anniversary. We were met with a friendly host who..."

Benjamin Sonnier

"My husband and I came in today after getting married on the Beach and before we could even get in the restaurant, Shane ran out and greeted us with..."

Tika C

"Impressed. Oysters, bread service, seafood Gumbo, wine list, menu selection, and many fish dishes all hitting high marks. We were really happy..."

J.R. Cohen

"Ok yall!! Go to Landrys. This place was top notch. 6 adults and lots of amazing food. Calamari, stuffed jalapeños, spinach artichoke dip, crab..."

Michael F

"Shane, our waiter provided my wife and I a fabulous lunch date... He suggested: Great appetizers Entrees Adult beverages We had the best..."

Rick Robertson

"Phillips’ was the best waiter! We did happy hour on the patio and did 5 rounds. Each round we tried a new drink and a different dish! We loved it..."

Kelly Gowan

"Our server's name was Evan. He was absolutely amazing and did an excellent job recommending us dishes to try and giving us an overall wonderful..."

Hannah

"This is a MUST for anyone traveling to Galveston! Food is unmatched and serves the best Mojito on the island! Shout out to the waiter Kayla for top..."

marcelo Carrejo

"We had a great time last Saturday evening. Food was perfect and our server was very..."

Vipraz

"Haven't been close enough to a Landrys in years. Seen this one in Galveston and just had to go for the seafood stuffed jalapeños and dinner. Surf n..."

dwayne gleim

"Enjoyed a nice dinner with a great ocean view from outside dining area. Server was attentive and took great care of us. Food was delicious! Fire..."

Ernesto Palacios

"My family and I stopped here for dinner before our cruise, and it was fantastic! We, of course, were a little under dressed, but our waiter made us..."

Kayla Burchfield

The Spot

83/100 (17257 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is a very interesting place. There are 5 venues in the structure.. You can go to different bars or places to eat. We chose the place where you..."

Linda Braudy

"Saw this place online, and it looked like a fun spot to try! We were greeted immediately upon walking in, and they told us how to order since this..."

Amanda Turner

"This was our 3rd time here. Everyone raves about it. We get the vibe & view. Food is good but would not say amazing. Vibe is definitely different at..."

Courtney Unkefer

"The food here is always great and so is the service. The Spot is an island must if you visiting Galveston. The Spot is also surrounded by it's sister..."

Hungry Sparrow

"Really cool place not like most restaurants. It's set up where you go to a central counter to order and they give you a buzzer that tells the server..."

wade thibodeaux

"This place was really fun! With beautiful views right on the sea wall and a great happy hour, this is a great spot. I was welcomed right when I..."

Danielle Deihl

"This place was great. Came here for a work dinner and again on my own. The food has great flavor and the setting is festive. Definitely a place to..."

Glider RS

"Was a little confused it looks like a sit down place on the outside and there is a host stand but it’s order at a counter. I got a Burger and..."

The Pies the Limit

"The food was delicious! We didn't have dessert but their desserts looked absolutely heavenly! The drinks were only so-so... I got a Dirty Monkey & I..."

Kim Henderson (Copycat Crafter)

"Great views while you drink their tasty margaritas.. our waitress was super nice and checked on us frequently. The happy hour specials are awesome...."

Brian Carpani, GeckoMediaGroup

Trattoria La Vigna

83/100 (3080 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My first trip to Galveston. My cousin has been here multiple times and she insisted we come in. I ordered the vegetable lasagna. Other meals ordered..."

Sandy G

"Visited recently for the first time and will be back for many more. Super delicious homemade pasta and Italian favorites. The pasta was so good we..."

Jiminatx

"They made good drink, my husband love it. The food was good. Service was good..."

Bellami Butteaux

"Wonderful food. Great service. One of our favorite authentic Italian restaurants in SE Texas. Octopus, calimari, seafood and spinach and ricotta..."

Ross Guida

"Probally one of the best Italian places I been to in Texas great flavor and I tried 5 dishes and all there desserts see attached pictures and follow..."

CC CC

"We LOVE Tratorria! Reminds of the fresh pasta in Italy! You enter and are always greeted by the nice Italian owner. The kitchen is open when you walk..."

Courtney Unkefer

"Amazing! The food is so fresh and flavorful, portions are good sized. We had the Mediterranean octopus for appetizer, main course was seafood risotto..."

Amy Brown

jaiden mitchell

"Great cozy restaurant for authentic Italian food. I had the spaghetti in clam sauce which was delicious. Typically this dish has few clams over a..."

Helen Jean

"Fantastic authentic italian food! Just go and definitely save room for tiramisu and cappuccino. Everything was..."

Desiree Steele

Cajun Greek

83/100 (4501 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Oh my goodness! I can only scratch the surface on describing how fabulous the food and service was! We shared one of their large platter that had..."

Kim Thompson Stepka

"Excellent in every way possible. Marco, our waiter, was superb. He offered suggestions and answered I questions like a pro. The food portions were..."

Joe Kobylka

"Marko was our server. With so many options, I was extremely indecisive....his suggestions led me to the perfect meal to satisfy my palate (for..."

Shamona Anderson Eaglin

"We just finished an excellent meal at Cajun Greek. Our waitress was Shelby, a very sweet young lady and attentive to all of our needs. The po-boys..."

Mary Nugent

"MK was the best waitress! I loved the food and it was by far the best place to eat in..."

Paula Philpott

"One of our fave restaurants in Galveston & our sweet waitress, MK, rocked! The grilled boudin with gouda, raw oysters & stuffed crab was WOW! So..."

Lisa Maria Hargraves

"I was dying to try this place and soooo happy I did! Absolutely Amazinggg, Great Staff- Myra was excellent, the food delish! I recommend the Crab..."

Jessica Riemer

"The food was amazing!! The waitress (MK) did the best possible to keep us happy! Definitely..."

Mo Cornelius

"Yummy! Crab cakes and blackened shrimp very good . Shrimp gumbo was average. Myra, our server, very helpful and friendly. Great..."

Jennifer Shipp Rogers

"Delicious food and awesome service! Derius is such an amazing server. I recommend this great..."

Stephanie Prado Carbonell

"Had great service today thanks to our waitress Sara S she was on top of our drinks and never let them get low! Thanks Sara definitely will request..."

Jordan Allen

"Love the food, people and atmosphere! Will definitely come back every time we’re in Galveston. Raven was an awesome server and Josh gave us a great..."

Rhonda Spykes

"I love this restaurant! This was our first time eating here and we were not disappointed. My son had the Catfish Platter, my granddaughter had the..."

Sandra Olabode

"I don't normally leave reviews but this place was fantastic. My sister and I are vacationing in Galveston this is our first night here and I was so..."

Christina Crobar

"Had the blackened snapper, boiled crawfish and blue crabs. They had some great flavor. The shrimp were a little over cooked but still good. And of..."

Ronnie Pearson

"this is my first time coming here and i was surprised at the quality. I read the review and give it a try. You must try the blue crab soup as the..."

Khanh Duong

"One of the best seafood restaurants I have been to in Texas. Definitely on my top 3 list. I’ve never had blackened catfish taste so good. The..."

Derrick Threatt

"UPDATE: I had the cup of gumbo my first time & I was impressed by the near spiciness. This time, I got a bowl of seafood Gumbo & I was very..."

T Binford Inman

"Super friendly staff. The food was amazing. The Boudin with Smoked Gouda was so good. Fast service and a good selection of drinks. A must try..."

Alex Pena

"The best place to eat fresh caught delights in Galveston!! The ultimate salmon Mac and cheese is spectacular. Everything is worth it's money.. and if..."

E Hopkins

"When we arrived there was a wait out the door. They were still able to sit us quickly and the service was on point. Our apps and food came quickly..."

Ted Surovec

"Perfection! I got the classic gyro and it was loaded with lamb. I also got a mango martini and it was delicious. Everything was divine, can’t wait..."

Patte Turner

Grotto Ristorante

83/100 (1066 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Hands down, the most amazing dining experience of my life! The atmosphere was elegant (in a beachy way), the staff couldn't have been more..."

Lisa Clark

"The most amazing food I have had in a while. We were told by our waiter to try the red snapper scilliano..."

Carrie Griffin

"This is a great experience; love the food. The best thing is the staff (really great managers, waiters, a bar). Never pass on the opportunity for..."

Steven Scott Camp

"This is the go to spot for a special occasion or just on a romantic date. Everything is always perfect. I start with valet parking. You walk in and..."

Kristyn Smith

"Wonderful staff and wonderful food! Definitely a must while on the..."

Catharine Darst Knight

"Excellent meal and our waiter Clayton was a..."

Jeff Walters

"Great food! Great view! Great service! (The dessert was to die..."

Rosalinda O Izguerra

"All I can say is wow! Ate here tonight and got a shrimp and lump crab meat wine sauce pasta! Will be eating here again before we leave. Also got..."

Tiffany Sander

"Great food! Great service! Chris H. Is the..."

Jessica Devona

"We went to celebrate homecoming and a couple of birthdays! The food and service were outstanding! We can't wait to go back..."

Stacy L Widgeon Leyva

"Total experience - food, staff & value consistently top notch. VERY close to the dining in..."

Joe Gelardi

"Had the Veal San Pietro, it was excellent. Dessert was the spumoni and a cappuccino. Perfect ending to a delicious..."

Melanie Wells

"We had a very enjoyable dinner. It was my Fiancés birthday. The food was great as well as the service. I would highly recommend the Restaraunt..."

Mark Mabee

"I just love the grotto. We had a little happy hour gathering there and their pizza was so good we had to order more and more...."

Pat Guerrant Barrios

"We stayed at the San Luis and came here for dinner 3 times. First on Monday they offer a family special. Bowl of Salad, spaghetti bolognese, fried..."

mr smith

"Loved that they serve fresh bread with oil. For Appetizers we had Mozzarella in Padrlla (3" fried sliced mozzarella) and the Calamari. Both were..."

Sherri Wion

"The service from our waiter was great attentive, but not pushy, the view at this restaurant is amazing, the food was good, and the drinks were great...."

Amanda Ables

"Visited the Grotto restaurant in Galveston and might be the best Italian food on this island. The shrimp & crab pasta was..."

Al Z

"Came here for my anniversary with my boyfriend. Service was great. We had reservations but got seated late, thankfully the service made up for it,..."

Brenda Robles

"The food and service were great. Nice selection of food options. Atmosphere was quiet and there wasn’t a dish in our group that wasn’t delicious...."

Casey Morford

"We went for an event which came with a free app with entree purchase. The place was empty & they told us there were reservations so wr could only sit..."

Courtney Unkefer

"AMAZING! Really great experience! Starting with the ambience, lighting, music, such a romantic experience. The food was outstanding as well. We had..."

Diana Luque

"This place was super amazing, the food is superb. I ended up going back 2 days later for confirmation and yes it was still amazing. I would have to..."

Steeler Nation

"Chloe took care of us. She was very friendly, smart, and took great care of us. The bread was soft and good, served with a dip that was great. Had..."

Kelly Qualls

Hearsay On The Strand

82/100 (3320 ratings)

"We loved it! We had a dinner reservation and the atmosphere and food did not disappoint overall. The best thing we had was the grande charcuterie..."

Jess Meaders

"This is what a restaurant should aspire to be! Delicious and fresh cocktails, entrees and desserts. I had the scallops, they were amazing. Just as..."

PG

"We had never been here before and it was more than I expected. The ambience was smooth, relaxing and comforting. We sat upstairs near the bar and..."

Jim Carabajal

"After such disappointing service at various bars and restaurants on the Strand we made our way for a formal dinner at Hearsay expecting the..."

Wendy “FishCalledWanda” Lara

"This was definitely the best brunch I’ve had in Galveston! 😋 The burger was so juicy and flavorful with a perfect bun! 🤤 The tenders were..."

C B

"Loved the atmosphere and service inside a beautiful building. Shrimp & Grits were amazing but filet mignon could be improved upon. Ozgur was a great..."

S Ruby

"This was our first time at Hearsay. We visited on a Saturday morning and it wasn’t busy, easy to find a table. We sat outside — there are three..."

Julie E

"Such a cool place to eat! Definitely doesn’t feel touristy since it’s a sit down restaurant and the waiters are super nice! They have multiple..."

K

"Food was decent, but what you are really here for is the atmosphere. Beautiful restaurant with stellar bar. Theres a little upstairs and even balcony..."

Nathaniel Bilby

"Visited Galveston and this place caught my eye so I brought the family out. The atmosphere was really cool, defeintely had the speakesy vibe. I..."

Harrison Speegle Chong

"Nice atmosphere - a little loud but not so much you have to shout to hear your tablemates. Decor is a bit industrial, a bit reclaimed vintage. Menu..."

Stefanie Urban

"Some of the best flavor combinations I've had, the food and cocktails are amazing. We sat upstairs, so got a great view of the decor and chandelier..."

Aby Moore

"The food was delicious. I would've enjoyed a bigger cocktail menu, the espresso martini was our favorite drink. The dessert was incredible, we had..."

Chantal Mulder

"I had dinner at this restaurant with my family. The happy hour menu wasn't very large, but the items on it were of descent quality. The happy hour..."

mark cornett

"My new favorite hometown restaurant! Being from Galveston I've tried many restaurants here and I must say that HEARSAY is my favorite! The food is..."

Donnica Pierre

"Great food at a great price at a great place. The service was a bit mixed up for a minute, but they were all nice. The salad with pecans, grapes,..."

MAR ALMEIDA

Riondo's Ristorante

82/100 (2710 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"The food was excellent. The service, even better. Christopher was our waiter, not only was he super friendly...we was very attentive but not to the..."

Michael Moon

"Quite simply the best meal I’ve had. Scallops to start and octopus which was just amazing. Then I had ravioli filled with seafood and my date had..."

Peter Richards

"the Service was excellent form the minute we walk in the door. The server was very knowledgeable of the food and wine. Now the food was excellent I..."

Juan Rodrigueza

"I had the best gnocchi I ever tasted. My wife enjoyed her chicken and risotto. My mom had a fantastic lobster stuffed mushroom plate. Great..."

Shawn Williamson

"Excellent meal. Everyone at our table finished their food. We come from Seattle to visit our daughter, son-in-law and grandkids and a dinner at..."

Robert J Rodd

"We love Riondo's beautiful upscale cuisine and spectacular ambiance! First class all the way from the Owner Don to the Chef and the best Wait staff,..."

Michelle Fraslin

"The food was wonderful and the staff was even better!!!! We can wait to come..."

Sarah Lewis Neutzler

"Ricco is the best Chef in town, his creations bring the best ingredients available in the..."

Geraldo Schaun

"What a great experience. The food and wine were absolutely delicious, the ambience was wonderful, and John Allen took care of our party so..."

Amanda Kathryn Wolfe

"Exelent food,i had a grill salmon and a bottle of brunello di montalcino to that add a great service, what a great..."

Cipriano Sanchez

"Excellent food. Just one suggestion though. Make the Country Fresh dish the way it used to be. I liked it much..."

Valerie Palmer

"We had the distinct pleasure to meet Trevor the first time we were there . He was very educated about mixology and also very personable. He made the..."

Peter Lord

"I visited Riondo's recently and I had so much fun! It's a wonderful place with amazing food and drinks. The history of the area and building is..."

DMCCreativeSolutions

"Ended up stopping here for dinner with a medium-sized group before seeing the Christmas Carrol. The ambiance is very nice. It feels upscale without..."

Ethan Trapp

"Our Excellent Professional Southern Cusine Expert made it an evening of a fine dinning experience that is hard to be matched. Request Eric tell him..."

Kathy W

"As a chef this place dose not have a dress code nor is this upscale shorts with other people wearing suits ... It's super loud and can't even hear..."

CC CC

"We’ve been here several times and prefer to sit at the bar or coveted window seat. The happy hour is amazing and we always over order. My fave is..."

Elisa Vazquez Roper

"Absolutely divine! The lamb lollipop with berry sauce is an absolute triumph for the taste buds. The succulent lamb is cooked to perfection, tender..."

Eve Pena

"Our server Chloe was epic!! So friendly and informative in the midst of Dickens on the Strand. Perfect portion sizes. Tasty cocktails. Will be back...."

Jessie Burk

"Had a lovely dinner with hubby, a very much needed date night. Don and Joshua made it extra special with delicious food and very attentive service...."

ina rabacu

"We had a wonderful dining experience at Riondo’s and Kathleen, our waitress, was wonderful. My young son ordered a small pizza, and we ordered the..."

Rachel Paredes

"My wife and I came here for our anniversary on 6-16. Our waiter Thomas was fantastic, the drinks were great.and the food was fabulous. All of the..."

D H

Blvd. Seafood

81/100 (5805 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"We stopped in during our vacation to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday. The food was fabulous. We had the smoked salmon crostini appetizer,..."

Marlene Kopeschny Heinrichs

"My friend and I had dinner there Thusday, our waiter Justin was amazing, even after I scared him..this place is Galveston's best kept secret! The..."

Caroline Picard

"This was “O”mazing!!!!!!!! I 100% recommend BLVD Seafood. I had a delicious salad to start, followed by blackened tuna and stuff shrimp..."

Michelle Neumann

"Wonderful food and fantastic service! The wedge salad and shrimp and grits were delicious. The presentation was beautiful! Highly..."

Chris Sinsel Montgomery

"Best little restaurant in Galveston! Brian was our waiter and made the meal even more enjoyable with his..."

Dawn Graham Egan

"Great service with Brian. Great happy hour appetizers and drinks. Definitely would come back and highly recommend. Ask for..."

Lacey Pumphrey

"The night that we went for dinner, we did not think to get reservations. but we went early enough to get seated without any hesitation. The food..."

Leisa Franks

"Fantastic food. Great ambiance. A must visit in Galveston. Price is a little higher than App says... but worth it! Don’t forget the dessert. Creme..."

Brian Parsons

"Galveston's newest seafood spot on the Seawall. Heirloom goat cheese salad is a must, just add crab! Retro diner atmosphere, solid wine..."

Debra Stevenson Peganyee

"What a hidden gem...well hidden in plain sight; it's on the Seawall after all. Went there last night and had a wonderful meal. BLVD oysters for an..."

Bruce Silvey

"A rare 5.0 for my Zomato experience. I was here with a group of 5 and the waiter could not have been more helpful and friendly! I had the Blvd...."

John Pederson

"Owned by the Yaga group, this place is a very welcome alternative quality food experience on the seawall. Lot of time spent on design, as you step..."

Gazzer

"I'm starting this review by acknowledging our waiter, Kevin. He's definitely in our top five for best service. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and..."

T Rush

"4 stars because I can’t give 4.8. Atmosphere just not perfect but still good. Great little spot for lunch or dinner. Not over priced at all. Food..."

Dan Luttrell

"4 stars because I can’t give 4.8. Atmosphere just not perfect but still good. Great little spot for lunch or dinner. Not over priced at all. Food..."

Dan Luttrell

"A few of our friends visited Galveston, TX and visited this restaurant for Dinner. A very courteous staff welcomed us and explained the various items..."

Prabhakaran T P

"Best service I’ve had ever! We came for linch, and came back for supper. Misty-Jo really looked after us, from menu ideas, to tourist tips, and..."

Peter Cunningham

"Absolute best restaurant and food quality I’ve had in Galveston. Ask for Kevin to serve you he is the best. Ten out of ten stars on food quality!!..."

Ryansmithtattoo Anion

"Very happy with our dinner tonight. The fish was fresh and not overly seasoned. Got the red snapper sampler and the sea bass. The pistachio crème..."

The Pies the Limit

"Chargrilled oysters were way overcooked. Tasteless and rubbery. My wife actually sent them back and she never sends anything back! They did take them..."

John Bell

"It was a last minute drive to Galveston to meet some friends and what a delicious experience we had. The appetizers were awesome especially the..."

Drjo

"Could not have asked for more. We picked this place based on the reviews and what a stunner! Kevin took great care of us and even gave some..."

Regina Fell

Willie G's Seafood & Steaks

81/100 (4742 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Willie G's was definitely a hit with me and three others. We left fully satisfied with the ambience, the service and the quality of food! Our only..."

Charles Bessire

"The seafood is quality, fresh, and delicious. An elevated dining experience from the harbor view to the crisp linens and impeccable service- she had..."

Kat L

"Eric S was a great waiter. His recommendations were perfect. The food tasted great. He also validated my parking ticket-up to three hours.(I parked..."

Mary Lin VanEtten

"My My My! What an excellent choice for a birthday dinner. Made reservations a week or so prior to our drive in from Dallas. Our waitress was awesome!..."

C. Joy B.

"Went here to celebrate my birthday. Food was delicious. Out server was very nice and made sure we had everything we needed. I had the Fried seafood..."

Leah Hicks

"Booked a dinner reservation for me and my two children. The table location was perfect, a great indoor view of the marina and water. The atmosphere..."

Aaron Venegas

"Out of raw oysters already for the day. Fried shrimp was undercooked and crab & spinach stuffed shells were flavorless. The lobster bisque was..."

Christina Loftis

"Happy hour was amazing. Party of 30+ guests. Table already prepared upon arrival. Adrian is AWESOME!! I Ordered shrimp Diablo, seafood dip and Mai..."

Tene Mont

"Love it. Service great food was delicious and atmosphere was good. Can't wait to come back..."

Adriana Martinez

"We went here for lunch at the recommendation of our Uber driver and we were quite happy with our choice. The outdoor seating area has a cool view of..."

Rusty Riels

"I had the very good fortune to dine at Willie G's on a Monday afternoon recently. I had been looking forward to this visit because it's been a fair..."

Paul Hardersen

"My friends and I recently had a fantastic dining experience at Willie G's. From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, we were greeted with a..."

Rosangel Sánchez Jáspez

"Absolutely one of the best places on the island, we got off the cruise ship and got right into it. Their seafood was fresh and tender, I didn’t..."

Prince Gallagher

"This is a great restaurant with fabulous food. Very fresh and tasty. I wasn't in the mood for steak or seafood but the chicken with green beans and..."

Morris Leondar

"Wonderful experience! Our waiter was professional and kept our glasses filled and checked on us consistently. The fried catfish was scrumptious, the..."

Wendy McMayon

"The restaurant is very inviting when you walk in. The decor is comfy and elegant. The staff was courteous. I wondered why this place had 4 stars and..."

L K

"The food was absolutely delicious service amazing and the surroundings were great! We will definitely be going..."

Demi

Fish Tales

78/100 (10584 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cameron M was a great server, was very attentive to our party. Drinks were great, large, and we're worth the value. Clean and fun after the..."

Andrew Diaz

"First time visiting Fish Tales in Galveston, TX. I give the food is great 👍. Love the pasta but the shrimp kind of dry. We love our server..."

Dan Lam

"We, family of 5, came in on a Thursday around 5. We asked to sit upstairs on the patio and were seated immediately. Our server came out and took our..."

Cassandra Rodriguez

"Robert, our Chef and Waiter this day was a delight. He was very warm and hospitable. He checked on us, cooked out delicious meals and gave attention..."

Star Struck

"Absolutely a must visit! I highly recommend the Blackened Red Snapper! Food was a hit for everyone in our party! Our service was..."

Tammy

"The food and view here were great!!! The day was nice and breezy, and the food was cooked right well done and flavorful. Our waitress was friendly..."

JoJen O

"Food was really good! I like sitting upstairs outside at night. Good breeze and comfortable atmosphere. Food comes out in a good timeframe as..."

Dennis Clark

"A good lunch/dinner. Plenty of parking. Aj , hope I got the name correct is an excellent server. We move from the patio (birds) to the dining room..."

Derrick Muhammad

"Been here both times I've come to Galveston (I'm new to Texas). Such a good experience both times. My first time, it was super busy and everyone was..."

rosie

"Service was great and food was delicious. The cocktails were..."

Paulo

"We loved this place. We had blackened red snapper, a Cesar salad and the seafood platter. Everything was wonderful. Along with oysters on the half..."

Shellie Obrien

Waterman's Restaurant

73/100 (2689 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have visited this restaurant once a year for the past 4 or 5 years while enjoying a girls weekend in Galveston. Location is ideal for where I stay..."

Sue@ NoFixedAbodeForSue

"Nice place. Great atmosphere, food, service. Crawfish étouffée was delicious. Brownie outstanding. This is my new place when I visit the..."

Mister Foodie

"UPDATE. Waterman's just recently re-opened the fist week of may 2012. I am down in Galveston a lot, and i prefer you to defiantly check this place..."

Anonymous

"Neat Place. This is a cool place that's a little off the tourist path.Everything we had here was great. My personal favorite are the Shrimp..."

Todd Lytle

"The food is definitely pricey and it felt like we got tucked away upstairs because we had small kids but hey it was like a private dining experience..."

Larry

"We went yesterday and sat at the bar, the bartender Jonathan did the best drinks on the island, I highly recommend his margarita! Also, the manager..."

Maria Juliana Torres

"The server was great and very friendly. The only thing that was lacking was their specialty beer selections which was limited. After four attempts,..."

Derika Maxwell

"This place is seriously amazing. From the atmosphere to the food to the service, this place is truly an amazing gem on the west end. The manager,..."

Thomas Dentremont

"Excellent service, the food was great, wine was tasty and the bread pudding and vanilla ice cream is off the chain... Very comfortable..."

Eva Lee

"Great view and the food was good. We had a party of 10 and there were no complaints about the food. Good portion sizes but a limited menu and very..."

Max G

"Waterman's has some of the best sunset views in Galveston this photo has a double rainbow and a sunset picture was taken from sunset bar. Great food..."

Jason Dirk

"Fantastic! We had the filet, coconut shrimp, gumbo, and key lime pie everything was..."

Vicki Ramsay

"The setting and atmosphere are what really make this restaurant great. The indoor seating is nice but the outdoor patio has a fantastic view of the..."

Diana L

"My husband and I were in Galveston for 4 days and we ate 2 meals here. Beautiful view from our table- right on the water with a long pier right..."

Corinne Levee

"I have been visiting Galveston for years but never had the chance to visit Waterman’s. The decor inside is welcoming with a spacious indoor seating..."

Elise M.

"What a great experience it was eating here. We both started out with Jellyfish margaritas and the Lobster Bisque and it was fantastic. Then I ordered..."

David Jacobs

"Absolutely incredible gem! A little drive down the seawall away from the hustle and bustle. This place is amazing. The food is absolutely incredible...."

Alpha

"Beautiful views with relaxed but cool decor. Food and service were fantastic. The snapper and bread pudding are..."

Nick Gentry

"Sister loved the fried pickles and loved the gumbo. But we all were bowled over by the scoop fries and cheese burgers. Ask for the sweet chilli..."

Nancy Wright

"Had the Calamari for an appetizer, it was ok, some of the pieces are overcooked. I also had the stake as it was stake night. Asked for medium raw..."

Flamingo Moon Campers

"This place gets 5 stars because of how dog friendly it is! They have a beautiful patio on the water where you can bring your dogs and they bring you..."

Janice Tran

"The Crab cake was amazing😋. Great cocktails, service, and..."

Samuel Diaz

Jimmy's On The Pier

72/100 (4561 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"We went to Jimmy's at around 2pm for a late lunch. Luckily there were a lot of free space and we picked a table with nice sea view. Not only..."

Cindy Kitty

"A bit chaotic, but well worth the wait! Great views over the ocean. Excellent breeze flowing through this open air pier restaurant. Fish dinner was..."

Allison Batchelor

"I had a real great time. The place was super busy and the poor staff seemed to be really stretched thin. I sat at the bar with great views of the..."

Jason Germany

"I had the catch of the day with shrimp and rice, the food and service was fantastic. This is a covered, open air place and the breeze flowing through..."

Alan Edes

"Great location and view. Server tried hard and did well knowing two of the four weren’t at work. Food had a good flavor and portions were large...."

c mckster

"To get to the restaurant, you have to go up a long flight of stairs. It was tricky for a grandma with a bad knee but we made it. Once there, I asked..."

C W

"We will be back! Amazing view and what's better than seafood so fresh it was caught on the pier in front of you?!? Only criticism would be we wished..."

Jerod Chambliss

"Middle of June and no ac needed…wonderful breeze made Jimmy’s very comfortable. My wife had the shrimp tacos and I had the Coastal Fish Feature...."

Del Rodg

"The location is PERFECT (sit on the railing, it's the best!) and the drinks are great. Unfortunately my order was forgotten about somehow and I never..."

Kayla Smith

"What a beautiful place overlooking the water and the fishing pier. Was craving a cheeseburger and with an added egg and avocado, this did not..."

Tara Hall

"I took an out of town guest here and we both loved it. The fried oysters were my favorite. The bloody mary was ok...nothing special. The gumbo was..."

Carla Swartz

"Five stars for Jimmy's on the Pier, when they are open. Zero stars for Google Maps. Jimmy's is temporarily closed. They will reopen on December 15th...."

Bill Hezlep

"Flew down here on a date with the wife and was more than thrilled with this place. Food is awesome! Great views, 3rd story beach dining with all..."

Charles Powell

"Great food, drinks and view. Loved my snapper topped with shrimp. Parking is tough on the seawall, but worth a..."

Jeff Petrone

"Definitely the best place we stopped at on our stay! The atmosphere was perfect for the beach experience! The cocktail was Amazing! My compliments to..."

Lady Laine

"I had the seared gulf shrimp with seasonal vegetables on rice pilaf. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, seasoned, and wonderful. The sauted onions,..."

Cory Moltzan

Nick's Kitchen And Beach Bar

70/100 (8458 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"If you are looking for a reasonable priced restaurant near the beach then Nick's is worth a visit. Place was not overly crowded, atmosphere was..."

C K

Nibiki Kitsune

"Happy hour at Nick’s for the win! The updated decor inside is fresh, inviting, and definitely makes you feel that beachside atmosphere. I was..."

Elise M.

"First of all we loved our view in front of the pool!! We decided to go eat inside because there was a 30 min wait to be seated outside and no wait..."

Liz Beth

"We found our favorite place! During the off-season on the beach, we were able to sit on the covered porch as long as we wanted to enjoy the great..."

PDK

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Nick's Kitchen and Beach Bar in Galveston, TX, and I must say that it was a delightful experience. Located..."

Hai Tran

"Slow start due to server not recognizing us, but once attention gotten service was good. Excellent onion rings. Shrimp Po-Boy was amazing! Nick's..."

Taz Jazzman

"Crispy, crunchy wings, mozzarella and fries. 😋 Delicious juicy burger. 😛 Pecan pie with no crust, just how I like! 😝 What more could you ask..."

C B

"Always a great meal when we visit! Crab cakes, mango Mahi Mahi and fish tacos were great. Service always..."

Juan Correa

"When you go, get a table out on the covered patio, trust me. With the evening sun setting, the atmosphere was JUST RIGHT to enjoy the company, great..."

Justin Wise

"We visited for lunch, and the food was great! The atmosphere was also exactly what we wanted from a beach side restaurant - beach decor and optional..."

Pete Johanson

"Excellent location right off beach Seawall Blvd with classic seafood and American menu. We had the onion rings - loved them, the buttermilk fried..."

Glenn Robertson

"First time going and absolutely loved this place!! Alex was our server and he was the most wonderful person. The food was delicious and the chef made..."

Tracy Pender

"It where we were headed but where we ended up. VERY easy access for the handicapped person in our party. The fish platter, calamari and southwest..."

Sheryl E

"Food was delicious and service was great as well. Get the Palomar to drink..absolutely delicious. Shrimp pattay with the buttery toast was perfect as..."

Chioma O

"Didn't have bartenders on-site, we asked because my drink was great, rum punch. Her drink, blue Hawaiian didn't have all the ingredients listed,..."

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Brick House Tavern + Tap

70/100 (3838 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time trying it out! Place was nice beer was cold! Mahi mahi was amazingly delicious. Fried chicken steak batter was too heavy and over salted...."

Claudia Andrew Hernandez

"Lanie was very nice service was great!! My drink was delicious mango mojito!! Other than coming in the wrong door,4 waitstaff walked by us before..."

Missy Perry

"We have been picking some really good spots lately. This one is no different. Went in the evening for drinks and enjoyed it so much we decided to go..."

Michael F

"I was here for the Lone Star Bike Rally, and although the place was packed, the food, service, and atmosphere were all..."

JonD

"The food was delicious and the drinks are always great! The mashed potatoes are not basic! They have a lot of flavor. Love the vibe in this place if..."

Mary Gant

"Great food, beach bar and grille atmosphere, ada friendly, motorcycle parking, very big open patio, great selection of beer and food and fast..."

Erich Mais

"Ok food... Super busy and loud but we were able to be seated quickly. Our waitress was great. Tourists galore. Pictured Thai chicken salad. The..."

Shannon Samuelson

"Food was good, but a lot of the items on the menu overpriced but ig it makes sense, bc its a tourist area. Our waiter was great. Food didn't take..."

Marquita Walker

"Good service and great location. Atmosphere is nice, there is a large fireplace which gives the place a warm feel. I will be..."

Andrew Szy

"The food was ok, front beach restaurant, the service was great and I loved that is pet friendly..."

GABRIELA E Hutcherson

"We had a great meal and fantastic service! Thank you Lester! We went back and enjoyed some more food and a football game. Zaira provided..."

Christine Smith

"Manny at the bar was awesome! I had the naked wings which were humongous but i managed to eat them all. Nice view, very chill, locals at the..."

Elisa Vazquez Roper

"Nice place, especially to watch sports. Menu is very extensive. I had Buffalo wings, and my date had chili. Both were good. Parking is easy and a..."

Kevin Rung

"It took longer than it should have to get service but the food came out hot and fresh and was delicious. It's moderately priced but it's worth the..."

Cory Jorgensen

"Cheese sticks are good. My husband had the chicken fried steak he is super picky and loved it. The only complain was that it didn't have enough gravy..."

Nidia Barajas

"Hubby n I went here after I got off work to catch the game. We love the app menu - had the pretzel (no pic - it was half gone by the time I joined..."

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