TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated November 2024

"Visiting Galveston for the week and looking for some good home cooking, we found Soul 2 Soul! OMG - do not sleep on this place! Everything was so..."

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)

Wheelchair Accessible

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"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)

Mario's Ristorante

84/100 (2150 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Mary Behringer

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

Hungry Sparrow

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

Ad Gatabi

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

Pam “greatmix0” Cha

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

Murphy Kevin

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

Alan Chapman

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

ncjason77

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

Lady Texan

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

Sherri Saldana

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

Wanda Glass

Gypsy Joynt

84/100 (2986 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Loved this place! Very cool vibe and the food was great. There were 3 local beers on tap and the cashier let me try them until I found the one I..."

Pamela Mc

"Best place I've eaten in a long time. I went here because of the great reviews. It turned out to be the best I've had in quite a while. We had..."

Bryan Smith

"I ordered beef tacos and were amazing my wife got breakfast #2 and we enjoyed it. Place is colorful and close to the beach. Our friends had shrimp..."

ALBERTO PEREZ

"Wonderful menu. Avocado Crab Toast was delicious. You get a lot of bang for your buck. Their POS does not have a tip option. Make sure to bring Cash,..."

Marcus Wait

"Probably my favorite food spot in Galveston so far! Very generous portions and price is good too. Great quality ingredients and some very creative..."

Joseph Lee

"The only reason they get 5 stars is because I can’t put 10 stars!!! Best find in Galveston! We ate there several times over the weekend. So many..."

Nick Huff

"Absolutely the best pizza I've ever had. This is a must visit place for anyone looking for awesome food. The atmosphere is great we crazy wild decor!..."

Robert Smith

"Interesting place that also serves breakfast all day, my favorite three food words. The burritos were very good. Everyone liked their..."

honakerm

"This a place you dont want to miss while in galveston. We will definitely be back. The food was amazing, fresh and hot. The staff was so friendly...."

Sara Straight

"SOOOO yummy and healthy. The food was perfect. The portion sizes are perfect. Its a different Hippie but I loved it. Everyone was friendly. I would..."

Millicent Lockwood

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

Jack's Pub

"Some of the best food & drinks in town. Catfish is one of my favorites, but I think everything on the menu is great. You know it's good when you see..."

Sandra Alvarez

"A nice stop on my vacation miss out on the food on a Sunday 545 starting. The service was great and layed back in low lit atmosphere .A there games..."

william baker

"We have friends that swear by the food. Us? Meh. It's bar food. Had pizza and catfish. Bartender was friendly and kept drinks filled. 5 stars for..."

Big Hauss

"Comfortable neighborhood pub with great drinks and food. The fried catfish is exceptionally good. I’m also a fan of the chopped steak w brown gravy..."

ken hoge

"It's Lent season and you know us Catholics need our fish on Friday. I was searching for a place on the island that served decent fish and saw the..."

Mary Gant

"This place was a true Irish pub! Our first time there and we were very impressed, especially with the food! They were one of the only places open ..."

Robyn Lor

"Perfect little spot....nice bar menu, good beer prices, great atmosphere...indoor smoking, gotta love it... Brittany was the server, friendly and..."

Juan H

"Ha! Google U MAY NOT Like this: I went there on Random Suggestion of a local, Lady at American Legion post! I was tired of zipping endlessly thru yer..."

Michael Garwoood

"Best catfish in TEXAS! Wonderful atmosphere and welcoming people! Absolutely loved my visit! Will always stop in for at least one dinner every time..."

Lindsay Rosenbusch-Richardson

"Always great for late night bites… cool bar if you don’t like smoke don’t go but it’s a nice..."

Manny Salgado

"I love Jack's. It was a very laid back atmosphere I had the fried shrimp and catfish and enjoyed it very..."

Johnnie English

"Excellent!! How could I have lived here 11 years and never been in this place? Well that has changed! Pork Chop plate with mashed potatoes and..."

Kirk Hale

"Jack’s Pub in downtown Galveston has a lively crowd of locals (Dave and Robin) that had us laughing within minutes after we walked in. After..."

Serina Marks

"Loved this place. So friendly and great food. Check out Jack's..."

c5vette04

"Great little bar with really good food ! I recommend the late night pizza..."

Randy Benson

"Shrimp tacos are the best for 11 bucks, and the bartender was pretty cool, very chill, and low key..."

Heather McCall

"Great dive with delicious bar..."

J Springer

"Only place open till 2 down here what it seems like and it's perfect. Went around 1 am and I was just looking for somewhere to get food and the..."

Aaron Morales

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

Leos Cajun Corner

80/100 (1175 ratings)

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Oyster PO Boy

Mixed Plate Catfish Shrimp Potato Salad Sausage & Rice

Smoked Pork Chop

Riblet Plate with Potato Salad & Jambalaya

Smoked Meat

Beans and Rice Crawfish Etouffee

Bowl of Seafood Gumbo

Breakfast Bowl

Smoked Chicken and Jubalya

Shrimp PO Boy

Jambalaya

Beef Brisket with Beans and Potato Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

"Service was down home friendly. When's the last time someone acted liked they cared? They did... Food was frickin amazing. Pork riblets tasted like..."

Wallace Anderson

"It's been a while since I've eaten at Leo's. Glad I stopped in. The counter help was fast and friendly. The food was really good. Disappointed..."

Eric Stone

"I had the fried shrimp and he had fried fish. Both was delicious! Oh, we also had the boudin..."

Shari Henson

"The seafood gumbo was PERFECT! The price was maybe a little higher than I usually pay for gumbo. However, the portion size was decent, and there was..."

Tiffany Blair

"I have been visiting many establishments in Galveston County for years and I have had for from here before but never stepped foot in this place. This..."

Carl Dickey

"The breakfast bowl lived up to the reviews! The Cajun breakfast burrito was amazing. And they had banana pudding perfect for our picky..."

Jonathan Bryant

"We go here several times when we're in Galveston. The menu is huge and varied, with seafood, cajun and American comfort food dishes. It's a clean, no..."

Paula Munro

"Oh my gosh! This food is to die for! We ordered the seafood sampler and it was wonderful. We now have a new place to eat each time we visit the..."

Misty Sellars

"Smoked Boudain, Tasso, and smoked Andouille are completely on point here. We had Shrimp and Oyster Po' boy's along with the absolutely stunning..."

John Wood

"If you have been toGalveston. And you Have not been to Leo's Cajun cafe you are missing a secret little gem. The food is fantastic the service is..."

Bryan Mcdonald

"Hands down best smoked chicken in three counties. Maybe even more than that. Every time I am in Galveston for lunch I go here. The season and smoke..."

Budget Baller

"My second time here and it's still delicious! I ordered the riblets with a side of jambalaya. My boyfriend ordered the sausage plate. We both..."

Roxanne Roxanne

"Leo's Cajun Corner, is a great place to go! The prices are very reasonable and the food is really good. The staff is friendly and courteous. The..."

Dylan Rawline

"The food was good, my grandson loved the Jambalaya and I the Boudin Balls. My daughter loved the potato salad.The Riblets are really good.Prices are..."

Claudette Broussard

"Good, not great. 2 crawfish tails were the only seafood in my Seafood gumbo. Riblets were just ok. Maybe 3 or 4..."

Dan Hartman

"We were on our way to the galveston ferry to celebrate our wedding anniversary and got hungry along the way. Stopped here because I saw the reviews..."

Angel Restrepo

"The Sausage and Chicken gumbo is great so is the Boudin. This isn't a Tourist trap like most isle restaurants. It's local owned an operated. Shop and..."

Ronald Sukiennik

Saltwater Grill

80/100 (1750 ratings)

Chilean Sea Bass & Jumbo Crab

Chef Lobster Creation

Lobster

Grouper

Corn and Crab Chowder

Pasta

Crème Brûlée

caesar salad

Penne Del Sol with Shrimp

White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Seared Shrimp & Jumbo Scallop

Shrimp and Grits

Tuna

Salmon

Seafood Gumbo with Shrimp Oysters and Crabmeat

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"A slightly expensive restaurant, but the food is worth it. They have the crispiest fries I've ever had. The risotto is also very delicious. You..."

Maria Le

"Do not sleep on this place! We came for the ciopinno which was omg *chef's kiss*. Very fresh seafood including lobster, scallops, huge shrimp,..."

Anica Dang

"We went for a Wednesday night date night and thoroughly enjoyed our experience here! Oysters were excellent, entrées were great and dessert was..."

Killian Wiff

"Such a great time last night at Saltwater Grill. Great food and great service as always. They prepared a special order for me no problem when I..."

Ella Herbert

"The food is devine, fresh, and delicious. Let’s talk about why it doesn’t get a 5 star review. There is a parking lot beside the restaurant but..."

EastTx Girl83

"This place is amazing. Red snapper, Corn and Crab 🦀 Chowder, Scallops, Shrimp and steaks are all amazing as well as the..."

Angie Chisholm

"Had an excellent dining experience. Food was was outstanding. The restaurant very inviting. Service was excellent. The fondue was flavorful. Lobster..."

Gabriel Landivar

"This was our 1st time here as we saw it was pricey and were hesitant to take our daughter. I'm glad we finally ventured out! We started our meal with..."

Courtney Unkefer

"The chef special fish (gulf snapper) & shrimp special with raspberry sauce was very delicious. Service was phenomenal! Wow! Oysters were farm raised..."

J.R. Cohen

"We ate here for the first time today and it was fantastic! We loved the lobster spring rolls. I had the cioppino and my husband had the Chilean sea..."

Tina Kaw

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

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Po' Boys

Country Fried Chicken

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"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

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

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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