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 the second night we have ordered from Seahorse Grill and it is delicious. We are on vacation and didn't want to cook. Catfish combo and Burger combo are delicious. Great food and great service.”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“Our first time here and WOW!!! Everything was EXCELLENT and fresh!”

“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.”

“Amazing food and service at Little Daddy’s. Our new favorite spot in Galveston.”

“LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT SHYKATZ! 🙌🏼 Thank you for everything you guys do. Food is AMAZINGGGGGGG. 100% recommend. Don’t miss out.”

“😊The Best Restaurant Ever ☺️”

“Finally got to eat here and the food was fantastic. We tried the Captain Johnny, Empire and Korean tacos and the onion rings. Everything was so fresh and fantastic! ✨”

“Absolutely delicious food!! Tried the Tortellini Alfredo, baked ziti, and the meaty pizza today and am already planning a trip back!! Dalton was a great waiter as well!!”

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

“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.”

“Delicious pizza and gelato with a beautiful view!”

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

“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!”

“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”

“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.”

“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!”

“I don’t know why we don’t eat here more often! Food and service was 10 out of 10. The grouper piccata and homemade pasta were amazing. All four of us loved our meals. Great waitstaff. Will be back soon!”

“Great atmosphere and incredible food”

“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.”

“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.”

“Everything. Love this place.”

“The tacos are outstanding. Highly recommend.”

“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 😊”

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

“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🍔🔥🫶🏻”

“Love my burger on Texas toast!”

“Spike, thanks for your hospitality. Great Brisket Pho and great host! Definitely cannot express how thankful we are to have landed in this bar.”

“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.”

“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!”

“The brisket, pulled pork and chicken was amazing! oh and the pickled onions perfect addition.”

“Some of the best ice cream we have had. Will be coming back when we come back”

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

“Food was delicious!!!!”

“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”

“absolutely great food. owners are so sweet.”

“Fantastic food large portions amazing prices. Locally owned business ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Absolutely the best tacos in Galveston..no contest! The flavors are incredible, and the owner is genuinely one of the nicest people you’ll meet. Do yourself a favor and stop by! you won’t regret it.”

“Excellent”

“Excellent quality and quantity at a very good price”

“I stopped in for the first time today and the beautiful interior caught my attention immediately. I got the Frosted Gingerbread latte off the winter menu and it was absolutely amazing! I'll be back again!”

“Excellent service and the pizza was amazing!! Highly recommend”

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

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

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

“Best tamales!! Gonna try the bbq next time!!!”

“Love the menu more the happy hout and smiling faces…”

“Great service and food was great, good prices!”

“Good place for locals and tourist. Just a good all-around hang out.”

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

“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.”

“Great place for a burger, I was tired of eating at The hotel . Don’t let the look fool or deter you since it’s inside of the gas station. One of the best burgers I’ve ever had”

“Clean, vast array of products, owners invest in business adding more to offer customers, and friendly staff. My go-to for last minute miscellaneous household items and snacks for our family in the local area.”

“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!🤤”

“Casual diner vibes, Yummy food, Large portions!
Gravy is NOT made with meat, so I could actually order biscuits and gravy!! (been craving so thanks guys!!)
Blueberry topping on pancakes is divine”

“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!!!”

“We love Shrimp n Stuff. It is always our first stop coming to Galveston. I love their gumbo!!! Also love the fried shrimp. 5 star!!!!”

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

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

“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.”

“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”

“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.”

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

“I've been listening to his music for years! He is AWESOME!! �”

“Good coffee awaits! Go get you some...”

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

“Highly recommend the Philly cheese steak - yum!!”

“We love Shrimp n Stuff. It is always our first stop coming to Galveston. I love their gumbo!!! Also love the fried shrimp. 5 star!!!!”

“@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”

“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,”

“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.”

“Your food and service was excellent...BUT.. .I would not eat there again. The windows were so filthy that I could barely see thru them. Where is your pride in keeping a great place for people to enjo”

“What happened to Los Compas? Did they go out of business? I will miss the great food and family.”

“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.”

“had a great time...but left my phone and can wait a week for it, anyway i can get it earlier ???”

“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.”

“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.”

“So glad we stopped. My sandwich was absolutely delish, and my only criticism would be to have more peppers and onions. Love the chips too. Next time we’re in town, we’ll definitely be stopping by.”

“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”

“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!”

“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.”

“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 absolutely love that this location is thriving. The food has been consistently delicious over the years. I just had a steam pot for my birthday last weekend and it was delicious as always. Our server herself was fantastic and even a little entertaining as she shared stories with us. The food took a good bit to cine out, but i think they were genuinely busy as when it did come out, everything was piping hot.

Youre the last bastion for JCS and youre doing great please don't close lol”

“Spike, thanks for your hospitality. Great Brisket Pho and great host! Definitely cannot express how thankful we are to have landed in this bar.”

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

“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!”

“Excellent service and the pizza was amazing!! Highly recommend”

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

“Best Fried Shrimp tacos and burgers!!”

“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.”

“We love Shrimp n Stuff. It is always our first stop coming to Galveston. I love their gumbo!!! Also love the fried shrimp. 5 star!!!!”

“We had an amazing experience dining with IHop. Our waitress Evonne was attentive to our table. She was warm and friendly. Which we appreciated so much! Food was great and atmosphere was wonderful. Hey IHop give Evonne a raise!!!”

“This is the second night we have ordered from Seahorse Grill and it is delicious. We are on vacation and didn't want to cook. Catfish combo and Burger combo are delicious. Great food and great service.”