Must-see restaurants in Galveston

  • Maceo Spice & Import

    Galveston

    This excellent importer and spice market also happens to serve the best muffulettas and Cajun food in town, at tables crammed between the shelves. On…

  • Gaido's

    Galveston

    Run by the same family since 1911, Gaido's is a Galveston favorite. Expect vast platters of no-compromise seafood (oh, the oysters, raw or cooked…) served…

  • Farley Girls Cafe

    Galveston

    The historic building may be elegant, with fern-studded colonnades and high wood ceilings, but the tasty comfort food and counter service are down-home…

  • Nick's Kitchen & Beach Bar

    Galveston

    This casual branch of Gaido's, in the self-same seafront building, is also more fun. It basically serves much the same fresh fishy ingredients, but fries…

  • Olympia Grill

    Galveston

    The seafood is pretty good, especially the inclusion of Greek ingredients that sets it apart from competitors in the area, but really you're here for the…

  • Hubcap Grill

    Galveston

    Fancy burgers and fries with casual counter service were popular enough in Houston to convince this local chain to branch out to Galveston. If you can't…

  • Shrimp N Stuff

    Galveston

    Simply good fried shrimp – and catfish, and oysters – served casually. Order at the counter and then head out to eat with the locals at the covered…

  • Mama Teresa's Flying Pizza

    Galveston

    A longtime institution on the Bolivar Peninsula, Mama Teresa's was pushed over to Galveston by the destruction of Hurricane Ike. It serves authentic…

  • Mosquito Cafe

    Galveston

    Art-lined walls and a shaded patio make for a friendly atmosphere, and the well-executed range of cafe favorites plus daily specials speaks for themselves…

  • Shrimp N Stuff Downtown

    Galveston

    The famous fried seafood chain has expanded, and now you can gobble up fresh seafood a short stroll from the historic Strand without trekking out all the…

  • Sunflower Bakery & Cafe

    Galveston

    Everything is made from scratch, as it should be: site-baked breads, daily made desserts and piled-high sandwiches are staples. That it also serves…

  • Rudy & Paco's

    Galveston

    South and Central American tastes flavor the steak and seafood here, at one of Galveston's classiest secrets. There's a dress code, so no shorts during…

  • Saltwater Grill

    Galveston

    Chow down on seafood at this casual grill across from the Opera House. It stays fairly popular as a bar after dinner service.

  • Star Drug Store

    Galveston

    Not retro, because it just never changed. This 1923 drugstore serves soda-fountain treats and classic diner faves (big breakfasts!). Belly up to the…

  • Miller's Seawall Grill

    Galveston

    Seafood and home-cookin' with a huge $10 daily lunch special. It's in a large house with views out over the seawall.

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