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.”

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

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“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“Delicious food! We ordered the breakfast burritos for our family. I like the option of customizing a burrito too! It’s very busy so we ordered ahead of time to pickup. Everyone was so nice and courteous!”

“fantastic service price was good to much to eat”

“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.”

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

“We had a very nice evening and a really good dinner. My husband’s rack of lamb was done as he asked, and the sides were tasty. My pasta primavera was cooked al dente with lots of vegetables. Parker, our server, was attentive and personable. We have eaten at Shearn’s many times in the past and were impressed with the quality after inconsistent meals in past years.”

“We had dinner for our 43rd Anniversary and the food and service were great. We both had the prime fillet and my wife had the spinach salad and I had the wedge salad. Our server, Alexis was so nice and fun. She made our dining experience that much more special. We also received a complimentary dessert for our Anniversary. We highly recommend dining here.”

“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!”

“They have many gluten free items on their menu and the staff is very knowledgeable about celiac disease. The customer service and care was outstanding. I was attending a large private party with a buffet. They prepared a gluten free dinner just for me. I will 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.”

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

“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!”

“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.”

“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 had 2 Market Platters and 2 Stuffed Flounder dinners. They were prepared perfectly and were absolutely delicious. Service was provided by Tiffany and she was excellent. Constantly checking to make sure our tea glasses were always full and asking if we needed anything else. Top notch service. We will be back before we leave Galveston. Highly recommend this restaurant. The view of the riverfront was beautiful and a definite plus.”

“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.”

“Okay, so I was really tempted to gatekeep this little find, but it wouldn't be fair to y'all or the hardworking Sky Bar staff! Seriously, some of the best sushi and cocktails we have had - and we eat out A LOT! The Happy Hour is wonderful because it's a late HH from 5-10. I am a crab ragoon connoisseur, and they have, bar none, THE BEST! Our server, Seth, was spot on. He said he had only been there a few weeks, but you wouldn't know based on his high service level. Seth was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and attentive. The manager, Robert, made several stops by our table and the other guests to check on everything. He jumped in and helped servers as needed. We are in Galveston every month or so, and will definitely be will definitely be adding Sky Bar to our restaurant stops. Looking for a later Happy Hour, fabulous food and terrific service? Head to Sky Bar!”

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

“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 😊”

“I really don’t even like going to the Jack in the box by my house so I usually drive to a further one due to the ridiculous noise level from the employees… it makes no sense why they should be basically yelling and acting all crazy and singing and dancing to hip hop while we trying to eat our food and there is customers in drive thru seeing all this as well it’s just very childlike to me…. So I’ll continue to drive 15-20 min out of the way to get nice and courteous service”

“Hands down best place on the island!!!! We were craving pho and Omgsh the Smoked Brisket Pho is out of this world! Best broth I’ve ever had. Chicken wings with homemade sauce 100. Owner Spike is super friendly and passionate about his career and offerings. This place is not to be missed”

“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!!”

“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!”

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

“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!”

“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!”

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

“Got a pizza for New Year’s Eve dinner. We asked for a twist to our sauce, we have always loved a Rosa sauce, half red and half Alfredo on our pizza. PAPA’S delivered one of the best pizzas I’ve had in a long time. The blend of the sauce was amazing and the toppings we chose were awesome. Thank you for giving us exactly what we wanted and for being the best pizza place on the island.”

“My husband bought me a taco tray for my birthday from here. Man, Diego went all out. Made sure all the fixings were there. The green sauce is to die for!”

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

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

“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 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!”

“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!!”

“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!”

“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.”

“One of my favorite bars on the island! Been going for 10 years but didn’t frequent as much for a while, until Grace started working there. Grace is the BEST! She is attentive, hilarious, energetic, and welcoming - a wonderful addition to the Murphys team. Highly recommend grabbing a drink when she is behind the bar!”

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

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

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

“Great food and great service!”

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

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

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

“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”

“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.”

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

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

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

“They are doing it right, so delicious! Used to own a Bubble Tea shop call Pure Leaf Bubble Cafe in Cranbrook, BC Canada so I'd know what good bubble tea taste like 😉 10/10 for flavor definitely a must stop!”

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

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

“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!”

“@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!”

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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”

“Great service! And amazing coffee!”

“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 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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“fantastic service price was good to much to eat”

“Great atmosphere, great food and wonderful staff. Highly recommend!”

“Just the ambiance I've been looking for on the Island. The dim lighting, wine glasses and candles illuminating every table created an elegant vibe. It's romantic, warm, and still accommodating for larger groups. The vibe feels elevated, but relaxed. I made a reservation but I didn't need to. If you're familiar with this time of year on the island, it's usually a bit of a ghost town. We parked directly in front of the restaurant and the hostess immediately greeted and seated us. She even recognized my name from the reservation list which was a nice touch.”

“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!”

“Hanna was amazing. The lobster bisque is stupid good!”

“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...”

“Got a pizza for New Year’s Eve dinner. We asked for a twist to our sauce, we have always loved a Rosa sauce, half red and half Alfredo on our pizza. PAPA’S delivered one of the best pizzas I’ve had in a long time. The blend of the sauce was amazing and the toppings we chose were awesome. Thank you for giving us exactly what we wanted and for being the best pizza place on the island.”

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

“Hands down best place on the island!!!! We were craving pho and Omgsh the Smoked Brisket Pho is out of this world! Best broth I’ve ever had. Chicken wings with homemade sauce 100. Owner Spike is super friendly and passionate about his career and offerings. This place is not to be missed”

“Great food with great service”

“Love this place. I’m always helped by the same lady (I think she said her name started with an S but my ears are clogged lol) and she is wonderful. Service from her feels like going to Nonna’s house when you’re 5. Pretzels are made to order so they take a minute but that’s no big deal for me, it’s worth them being super fresh IMO!

Don’t order online, they don’t really do that at this location.”

“Absolutely amazing experience! They had the best (team) I say team because everyone worked together very quickly and very well together. Everyone was kind, quick, friendly. The lobby was very clean. One of the best restaurant experiences I’ve had in a long time. My kid even noticed and complimented them and she’s only 10 years old. Amazing! Keep up the great work! We can’t wait to go back. I wish I’d gotten the opportunity to get the manager’s name. Job very well done!”