TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated November 2024

"Wow! Best fried shrimp I've ever eaten! Stopped by for lunch after a morning at the beach. What a surprise; large, tender, perfectly cooked shrimp..."

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)

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

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

Blvd. Seafood

81/100 (5805 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"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

Yaga's Cafe

79/100 (2298 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Sat at the bar on a Wednesday and Adam was great. He shared all the specials and his favorites. The happy hour here is out of this world. The actual..."

Alex Ochoa

"Popped in for Brunch on a Saturday. Asked for a nice shady table outside, and got exactly that. Food isn't super special - it's what you would..."

Richard Ford

"Stopped into this cute little spot on The Strand. Staff was amazingly friendly and professional. Kudos to the chef and his staff for the well made..."

Edna Faaiu

"We tried this place out. Everything on the menu sounded so good. We chose the jalapenos for appetizers and those were amazing. So it was a bit of a..."

Prissy Orduna

"This place was a great all around visit. The drinks were served timely and so was the appetizer, Jalapeño Bites. I had the Baja fish tacos, She had..."

Christopher Inman

"Love this place. We had outstanding service with great recommendations based on what we said we were hungry for. Our server was one of the best ever..."

c mckster

"It was a bit of a chilly night but we went here because Stuutgarten was super-busy! My lady had funky fajitas with chips and salsa (tasty) and I had..."

Jim Carabajal

"Fantastic food!! Such a great section! Amazing yet so different than any other place! Much check it out! They are PET FRIENDLY! My Brucee even had..."

Maribel Navarro

"Came here with some friends the other day, and we had a great time! Food was tasty, reasonably priced, and service was quick. I had the breakfast..."

Bailey Lin

"Wondeful patio location overlooking main stop of downtown. Friendly and helpful stiff. Knowledge about food and cocktails items. I has the Greek..."

Taylor Yucha

Benno's Cajun Seafood Restaurant

78/100 (4244 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Galveston has some AMAZING sea food!! Shrimp poboy was crispy and good! The order of fries were crispy best flavor ever! The sea food platter was a..."

Jessica Ybarra

"Mix of old style diner new age with outdoor seating. Cashier/front counter guy was great. Checked on customer’s regularly. It was slow which..."

Robert Williams

"Our family of 6 spent Thanksgiving in Galveston. Our last night in Galveston we ate at Bennos. Bennos provided fabulous, fresh seafood prepared..."

Suzanne Jacobs

"I had shrimp and fried oysters fries and coleslaw. Friend had fried oysters, red boiled potatoes and coleslaw. He didn't care for oysters. ..."

Michele LaFountain

"This place has some great seafood. For someone who doesn't live on the coast, I appreciated the very tasty seafood. It's a nice place to come hang..."

Derek Killian

"Ooooh just thinking about their food makes me want to go again right now😂🤤 It was a lovely and cozy restaurant plus we sat by the window so we..."

Serena Lady

"We walked in straight off the beach and were very happy with how quick and easy it was ordering at the counter. The friendly staff answered all of..."

KightRider

"The fried catfish, hush puppies, and fried crawfish were amazing and seasoned so well. The service was friendly and attentive. Love this place!..."

Kelly Tyson

"We decided to stop at Benno's Cajun Seafood since they had really good reviews online and the food looked really good in the pictures. Well the..."

Cesar Pineda

"Counter service casual restaurant. Prices reasonable. Fried shrimp very good, French fries excellent. Red Beans and Rice just right spicy, but..."

Cynthia Gindorf

"It was aight. Went for dinner because it was a Friday and well, it’s lent and stuff so we couldn’t eat meat. They were out of crabs and crawfish..."

Key KTH

"Fried fish was delicious! Battered and fried perfectly. Cajun grilled shrimp was very good. Thought it would be spicier but was very good. Comes with..."

Yvette Guerrero

"My favorite place EVERRRRR in Galveston, I can’t leave with out stoping here and enjoy the most delicious Cajun food there is..."

BarbieIrish “Barbie”

"Always good. Finally met the owner after 50 times dining here. He took my order, rang me up, and then left. Just a real good quality mom and pop..."

B Hicks

"Order at the counter, food delivered to the table. Smooth and easy operation. Folks at the counter were pleasant and smiling, food runners the..."

Sharon McReavy

"Food was amazing. Delicious seafood. Service a little slow but it was super busy. We got the shrimp platter and the seafood platter. Plenty of food...."

Kim

Gumbo Diner

78/100 (6598 ratings)

Chicken Fried Chicken

Waffles

Country Fried Chicken

Biscuits & Gravy Combo

Bourbon Street Platter

Etouffee

Fish

Green Beans

Seafood Gumbo Big Daddy Sesize R

Wheelchair Accessible

"UPDATE - I was immediately contacted about the previous problem. We were provided with a gift certificate. We went in for breakfast today. The food..."

Janice Lamb-Bradshaw

"My husband and I have traveled to Galveston two Summer's in a row, from Northwest Arkansas, over 9 hours away. Both times we made it a point to eat..."

Audrey Baker Perkins

"The food was amazing and the service was even better! Me and four kids all had separate meals and everything was delicious and our waiter was a..."

Missy Coplin Gogolewski

"Excellent food! Our party of 9 ate there for breakfast and it was delicious. Best meal we've had in Galveston. Lewis was an awesome server. You can't..."

Justin Hannah Hamilton

"The food and service were both awesome! Prices are reasonable and the Gumbo is no joke! I’ll definitely be back and I highly recommend this place!..."

Geno Gene Young

"This place is amazing the gumbo was awesome the breakfast is to die for five stars all the..."

Dana Summers Baker

"Excellent food and impeccable service. Charlene, our waitress was the best. Try the gumbo, crab styled jalapeños, chargrilled oysters...."

Joni Barganier

"My gf, her friend, and her friend’s niece stopped in for dinner. Awesome service, polite, and very accommodating. I ordered the seafood gumbo..."

Kevin Luke

"Finally a place that ain't stingy with the amount of meat in the gumbo everything tasted..."

Austin Guthrie

"Lunch today, lost my mind!!! Seafood Gumbo to die for. Hot and flavorful. Shrimp Po'Boy was incredible. David our server treated us like royalty...."

Todd Geringer

"Yummy shrimp and oyster poboy and fries. Friendly staff, quick service, great view of the gulf. Wish I had remembered to order beignets. Next..."

Robin Cate Coolidge

"This is our go-to breakfast place when we visit Galveston. The Huevos Rancheros is my favorite. The beignets are as good as you find in New..."

Vicky Ratliff

"This was one of the best gumbo places I’ve..."

Brandon-Dorinda Neel

"Definitely a must when vacationing here! I had the hangover burger, my husband enjoyed the waffle, and other family members tried the po boys. All..."

Alex Blanchard

"I have seen this place fir a long time but never stopped. Well I did today and it was great ! The food portions are great. The price is fair on most..."

Sun Flower

"We drove up and down the seawall looking for a place to eat, we all know that drill! Do we want to sit outside, maybe it's to windy, maybe indoors..."

Bella CM

"The food was Fresh Fast and AMAZING! The wait staff is great. Restroom clean. Also, ordered the beignets. Wonderful, like I had back in Lake..."

Mary Dozier

"We stopped by here for a late dinner after a long day of driving. The food was hot and tasted great. The portion sizes were very large, but..."

Elizabeth H.

"We had shrimp and grits, macaroni and cheese, and beignets for dessert. The food was delicious. This was shared amongst two people. The service was..."

hank padgett

"Oh my goodness! Everything was SO delicious! And portion sizes are generous! I.am.stuffed! So, we ordered the Shrimp & Grits— de-light-ful!—grits..."

sammie k

"Awesome service, location, food and prices! Husband had the Abita andygator beer 8% alc. Def tasty! Along with the Largest bowl of chicken and..."

Tracy H

"This place was absolutely delicious! As people who were just traveling our amazing waitress, Karen, was so incredibly helpful on what we should get...."

Kylee Kemp

"Was welcomed by the tantalising aroma of freshly-baked waffles so of course, had to try them, and they didn’t disappoint - so yummy. Also Had the..."

Natalie Pote

"Excellent meal with a view of the ocean. The jalapenos stuffed with seafood was really good. The staff was great. The beignets were better than the..."

Chris Bloomfield

"This is a great place. Really good food and they serve breakfast all day. All of the breakfast food looked good. I had the Sausage Gumbo and Shrimp..."

James High

"Excellent food and service. Prices were super reasonable. Would go weekly if I lived in..."

Kellen McKinney

"What a great restaurant. We started with the Seafood Stuffed Jalepenos, and while slightly overfried the flavor was amazing with just the right..."

scott jenke

"My wife and I love the Gumbo Diner. We discovered it on our last trip to Galveston and stopped for dinner. I had the fish tacos, and they were..."

Walker Equipment Repair, LLC

"The food was amazing. The pistollettes and beignets were delicious. The atmosphere and music were great. Crystal, our waitress, was spot on. She..."

Robin Morgan

"One of the most delicious jambalaya I've tasted thus far. Filled with goodness. The service from the waiter, was superb. The decorations were so in..."

Eugenio Gonzalez

"Great place!! It looks like a local favorite and now it is also my favorite. Casual vibe, friendly staff, and amazing food!! We got the pistolettes..."

Gadi Yekutiel

The West End Restaurant & Sandbar Grill

78/100 (1501 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good food, Generous portions. No slaw. The young lady serving us was super nice. Tuesday special includes fish or shrimp taco for $4 each. My fried..."

boback sobhani

"Had a great lunch at The West End Marina & Restaurants. Very attentive service from Cheryl, she even provided our dog with his own bowl of ice water..."

Lisa

"I really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Honestly, I was disturbed by the birds eating from unbussed tables. They would fly right over your table..."

Vicky Sellers

"I was on a road trip and caught a keeper red from my kayak and wanted to try it but with limited resources didn't really have a way to cook it. This..."

John W

"The food was delicious, some of the best food I had in Texas! I stopped in every single day on my 7 day vacation and tried the entire menu. I swear..."

Shane Dumond

"Heavenly food! Gumbo has chicken, shrimp and sausage. The garlic bread is fresh and perfectly toasted. The boudin and brie eggrolls were divine. And..."

Lauri D. Bridgen

"The gumbo is the best I've ever had. The fried shrimp is good, but pretty..."

John Perry

"This place never fails to deliver. The food is always amazing and the atmosphere is relaxed. I ordered the shrimp and grits and it was not only..."

Christopher Inman

"We had a nice dinner with the at the West End Martina in early May of 2022. As the downstairs eating area was closed (make sure to check their..."

Stefan Ladwig

"We paddled to West End Marina and ate at the Downstairs Sandbar! It was absolutely delicious. We LOVED everything that was ordered. The Ceviche was..."

Hunter McHugh Smith

"Hidden gem when it comes to seafood and more. Portions are very Big. Great salads that can easily feed 2. Huge shrimp 🍤 and fish 🐟 with some of..."

Jeff Villarreal

"We visited for the chili cook-off and had a great time. We stopped by the bar and the bartenders were super friendly and even tried their hand at..."

Kerry Jo Robertson

"We have been in town for a week and this is the first place we've eaten that had great service and excellent food. Plus, they are pet friendly. ..."

J. Terry McCombs

"Always have the best experience here! Great staff, Eric served us at the bar and was extremely nice, made us feel very welcome. I got the fish tacos..."

Maddi Taylor

"This restaurant was absolutely great! We had lunch and dinner there and both meals were delicious! Mala was our sever for lunch and she was..."

Marty Riddle

"This is a dog friendly place. The seafood is amazing and you can buy Jose Cuerve Gold ¹/² margaritas "The Dunes To-Go" to take with you.The view..."

Omar Lastname

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

Nate's West End Bar & Grill

76/100 (2257 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped here for lunch on our way back to Houston. The only reason for the 4 stars on the atmosphere is because we sat outside and the road is right..."

Mehmet Kutsal

"Thanks to Jocelyn and the restaurant who attended to us, a big group of 15! Food was good, we did wait a bit long, but we were a big group. Thank..."

Buenobebe

"Any body going to galveston needs to do the Xtra 5 mi to Jamaica Beach. We had his crab and crayfish poncahatrian ..amazing an enjoyable time,..."

Jamie Moore

"If you are in Galveston, take a short drive down towards Jamaica Beach and eat at Nate’s Westend Seafood and Steak. We rented a Slingshot from..."

JT S.

"The food is good and it's our go to when we come for family..."

Brandy Miller

"A delightful, local seafood eatery in Jamaica Beach. Get all of your local seafood desires met. Steak fries were meh, but the fried shrimp and..."

Mark Feferman

"Great shrimp appetizer with the spicy sauce however breaded grilled shrimp very salty. Filet was cooked perfectly and Nicholas was very attentive..."

Linda Correia

"Absolutely wonderful dining experience today & the red snapper was delish & those Brussels sprouts have so much flavor highly recommend! Thank you..."

Rachel Fox

"This was our second time to nates and everything is so good! We got the reddish, red snapper and flounder. My oldest also got a burger that looked..."

Sarah Stowell

"We came here on a Saturday and it was SO good! For appetizers we had the boudin balls, cheese sticks, bang bang shrimp, and house salads --..."

Krissy

"Experience was great, though quite busy when we were there. If you are from the Midwest, I wouldn't recommend the pork chops. The flavor was fine,..."

Neal Merrifield

"After hearing good things about Nate's from fellow vacationers we decided to try this place. We started with the crab balls, main courses were Ahi..."

David Jacobs

"Nate’s had the absolute BEST fried shrimp! They are flexible and accommodate any need. I got steak n shrimp and typically that doesn’t come with..."

Larry

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)

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"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

Joe's Crab Shack

72/100 (6340 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We have been here several times before and it's time I should leave a review. The menu changed since the last time we were here. The kids' menu was..."

Jolie Li

"Had a great meal at Joe's today! I'm not big on the big chain restaurants but I was pleasantly surprised today. My glass was never empty and the..."

Steven Spencer

"I didn’t really have a bad experience. It was a long wait to get the food, but it is to be expected especially ordering a steam pot. We came as a..."

Anna C

"11-11-23 The salmon was on point I love it plus they have a honey syrup on it. It was really good. I forgot the waitress name, but he was very tall..."

Taylor Scott

"Honestly, first time at any crab place and I'm super impressed. Our waitress was so patient and explained the menu quite well and when we ordered she..."

D (Ghost Turtle)

"We love Joe's Crab Shack. We eat there just above every trip to Galveston. The kids can play on the playground while we order food. This time, I..."

Lloyd Krizan

"Love coming here when we're in galveston. Great patio, excellent crab leg buckets, shrimp, clams, lots of seafood bucket options, amazing beach..."

Soni Joao

"We came in at 9, with a party of 6. Alexis was our server and was extremely kind and sweet. The food was pretty good. Overall was a good experience,..."

Ivy

"The food and the service were good. But for the amount we spent and the fact that everyone was still hungry when we left, we probably won't go..."

Kristin Palmer

"Food was pretty good. Watress, not so much. My only food complaint was the shrimp. I got the Shrimp and Seafood Ensemble. The coconut shrimp was a..."

William Tullos

"Went around lunch time on a Monday. It was not busy. We didn't wait long. Food was delicious and drinks were great. Our waitress was attentive..."

A A

"Food was good, service was good, we did wait 45 minutes but worth..."

Brandi Pieri

"We had the crab boil, oysters and crab dip! All Scrumptious! With drinks your looking at $150 and up I’m in vacation so I really didn’t care..."

Tiffany Scott

"Our waitress was an A+. With her service, very professional and I will come back and ask for her. She helped us get points on the card for all the..."

Mia Donaldson

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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Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

70/100 (8688 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Incredible food! Portion a-plenty!!! The atmosphere was fun light-hearted and welcoming. Truly reminiscent of the Forrest Gump movie set. There were..."

Shay

"First time here and I have been procrastinating but I'm so glad this was my first time. Our server, Chara, made the experience even better. She..."

Carlos Maciel Jr

"All of the staff were friendly and accommodating. First we wanted to sit outside and then our daughter was complaining about the heat, so we moved..."

Tea Street

"Everything about this place was awesome! The service was exceptional, the food and drinks were delicious and the atmosphere was just so much fun...."

Michelle Melekian

"Where do I start. The food was really, really good. I love the signs on the table. When you show “Stop Forest Stop”, any nearby server will visit..."

BBMS Marketing

"Jose, Sara, and T were absolutely wonderful. Each of them had amazing customer service skills that made my experience 10x better. Bubba Gump Shrimp..."

Lindsay H

"Bubba Gump is a fun tourist trap catering to folks who fondly remember the Forrest Gump movie. The service was okay and the food was plentiful but..."

Krystal Weiss

"The place isn’t bad overall. It’s very loud and the getting the food is pretty slow. However, the food does taste really good, and my whole..."

malea montes

"Eren, thank you so much for your amazing customer service. I have never had a waiter come to my table and asked me and my group of people I need..."

Shante Williams

"Good Forrest Gump themed shrimp place. I didn’t know it was Forrest Gump themed before I visited it, but given the name, I should have guessed...."

Joseph Cardon

"We met family here after a long drive and flight and expected a long wait time. There was 9 of us!! I checked in and the host playfully hazed me for..."

Kerri

"Worth-it tier: B. Visits: 1. Good food, fun gimmick, nice views, tourist prices. You get what you expect, definitely recommend trying bubba gump at..."

Albert Kong

"I was able to make reservations ahead of time so we had no wait time. Food was DELICIOUS! We got a table right in front of the windows and it was..."

Alfredo Ramirez

"We sat outside. There were very few people at this location when we arrived. If I was in the area ago, I would stop again. The waitress was..."

Michael Curtis

"The food was good. The drinks are terribly overpriced. Party of 3-three entrees to sodas and two frozen margaritas. $130 total. I guess the real..."

Tomya Hearon

"Kinus was amazing, she gave 💯 at all times, she even help my daughter decide with her plate , she offer herself to take a picture, She make us..."

Lissette Husein

"First time here and the atmosphere is amazing, plenty of people enjoying the music and friendly staff. Our family ordered something different and it..."

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