List 14 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in Galveston, Texas (Part 2)

Zachary Talbot We enjoyed a family afternoon in Galveston and chose Katies Seafood House for an early dinner. We started with the Crab Cakes & Smkmed Fish & Shrimp Dip. Both were very delicious! The crab cakes came with some fried crab claws on the side which were amazing, and the dip was creamy with large chunks of smoked fish inside! For dinner we chose the Broiled Seafood platter which came out presented beautifully (Brett and Ty even added a little extra crab meat on top of the blue crab). The flounder was flaky and seasoned perfectly. The frog bomb was a nice addition, and the grilled shrimp were amazing! I had a dozen oysters on the half shell which came with nice sauces to mix. My wife enjoyed a Caesar salad, and a crab meat Mac & cheese which was large enough to share as a side or enjoyed as a meal for one. The kids had sliders and popcorn shrimp. We didnt have a chance to, but if you have time stop by the seafood market to see the fresh catches for the day!

lance allen Had an awesome dinner at Cooper’s Landing! We started with the Bang Bang Shrimp—crispy, flavorful, and just the right amount of spice. For mains, we had the Shrimp & 4 Cheese Tortellini (so rich and delicious) and the Seafood Salad (super fresh and tasty). The service was excellent—friendly and attentive—and the atmosphere was really comfortable and inviting. Definitely a spot I’d come back to and recommend to others.

Andrée Rodrigue Food was very good. First time going, and we will definitely go back. There were 2 weddings at the same time so we did not get to experience the bar but we had a lot of fun anyway. Sitting sipping a digestive outside looking at the sunset was spectacular.

Lyle Tomkins Owner, WeCleanHouses*com Our first visit after watching it for quite some time. We went to the avenue o location in Galveston. Very casual inside and outside dining with seafood gumbo, crawfish, poor boy, hush puppies and french fries. Very relaxed atmosphere and a fun place to stop for lunch or dinner.

Justin Self We had an excellent time. Chloe, our server, was very attentive, thoughtful, professional, and conversational. Good atmosphere; heat food. The elegant dessert presentation was a nice touch!

Ronnie Pearson Stopped into this place on a Sunday morning. I had the oyster and Benedict and the wife had the bread pudding French toast. We also had a few coffee latte drinks. The food was amazing. Cant believe I did know about this place and its 15 minutes from my house. This is a must for now on. The waiter was excellent and the view was very nice with a tropical feel. We out out side and loved it. We will 1000% be back to this place.

Pete Hunt Hands down best breakfast I’ve had in a long time! The food is top notch quality and the service the same. My wife loved the seafood omelette with pancake and cheese grits and I had the 3 egg breakfast with sausage and cheese grits with pancake. It was all delicious!

Marley Elese i went here wednesday night with my friend! food was good — our steaks were cooked the way we wanted them. i wouldn’t order the fried mozzarella again, but the strawberry salad and cheesecake were super yummy!! we also tried the chocolate cake and it was delicious. strawberry lemonade here tastes like it’s made with real strawberry syrup. the hosts were polite, and our server was a young guy, i think named Tyler? he was lovely, i’ll ask for him again next time i visit.

Two Dollars It has been several years since we visited Marios Seawall Italian Restaurant and it did not disappoint. All our meals were delicious and the service was outstanding! We did go on a Saturday afternoon in December so it was not crowded and we were seated immediately. The last time we went was in April on a Saturday night and the wait was around 1 and a half hours, but the wait is worth it. I recommend either their catch of the day or the Fisherman Stew (which is what I ordered again). And you have to try their brown butter cake, which I did not get a picture of because there were forks in it as soon as it was sat down on the table.

Lauri B 11/14/2025: What a great experience! Virginia was our server. She was great right out of the gate! We chose inside dining since it was still a little warm outside. The inside if really cool because they have a pool view right along the side of the restaurant. Apparently, it is a family-owned restaurant and motel. We did not sit on that side, but it was neat to see. They have outdoor seating that faces the ocean, regular table seating inside, booth seating inside, and an inside bar area. We were in between lunch and dinner, but we were very hungry. We decided on the Shrimp Bang Bang, gumbo, oysters, and friend pickles (dont judge! ;)) Everything was very good. I think my favorite was the Shrimp Bang Bang and the gumbo. The siracha sauce was very tasty. Virginia was super throughput our stay. Out glasses were always full, and the service was exceptionally gracious! Ive passed this place so many times and never stopped in. So glad I finally got to try it. The restrooms were very clean as was the entire restaurant. $52 and change BEFORE tip. Dont forget to tip your waitstaff, especially when they are as great as Virginia. Keep it up Virginia. You made our stay so great!

Pipelineher Located on the Seawall, this is the perfect place to sit outside, grab a drink and something to eat, and enjoy the scenery. I have enjoyed everything I have eaten here, but the Chicken and Waffles are the best Ive ever had. I also highly recommend the fried devil eggs. They were amazing! Brick House never disappoints!

Hugo Garcia Picado One of the best restaurants Ive been eating in USA. Everything in this restaurant is excellent. If you looking for culinary experience you must stop be here. It costly but its worthless $$$$. (Average $100.00 per person)

mark copus We’ve eaten here a number of times. The place inside and out was decorated nicely for Christmas. They put a lot of work into it and it was enjoyable being there. Our server was attentive but not overbearing. One thing I really liked seeing, since it was a little slow two workers grabbed cloths and cleaner and started cleaning the wall below the bar. I was impressed, I couldn’t even see dirt from the table 10’ away. As always, the food is good, reasonable and cooked just right. My wife was very impressed with the wine pour as well as me with my low tide drafts from Galveston Brewery.

Don Morgan One of the friendliest Posts I have visited and I visit alot while travelling!!! Great people and atmosphere!!! Definitely recommend this Post to ALL who visit Galveston Island !!!