Recommended 12 Dinner Spots Near Galveston, Texas

Terri Downey We stopped in and had a wonderful experience for happy hour. We had the fried ravioli which was fantastic. Our waiter brought out their marinara sauce and suggested a dollop on top to elevate the flavor and he was right, so good. I had the lemon drop martini and it was so fresh, a heavy pour and the glass was ice cold. My husband got the whiskey flight and was very pleased with the suggested options to try. The happy hour prices were awesome, especially in these times when everything is so pricey. We will definitely stop in for dinner next time we are in Galveston.

cn4455 Good location downtown around other things to do. Uniquely decorated with local art that speaks to the city. A good choice for a nice meal with a calm ambience! Great service! Attentive and friendly staff. Even better food! There are plenty of fresh seafood options that stand out over places that just have fried food. A good variety of seafood too. Delicious flavors! The drinks were made well. They were tasty and had a good amount of alcohol. Would highly recommend! We plan on coming back every time we are in town.

Cave Arnold 2025: Very nice supper. We are inside at a booth as it was quite cool outside. This is the second Bubba Gumps we have eaten at. The fried shrimp are excellent. We enjoyed the spectacular view from the pier and the second floor of the restaurant. The gulf and beach was beautiful near sunset. Would eat here again when in the area.

TLP I researched quite a bit to find the best restaurant in Galveston according to locals, and Millers Seawall Grill was frequently mentioned. Even with high expectations it did not disappoint! First off, its worth noting that its been here for 50 years. Theyre doing something right. And the location is perfect: overlooking the ocean near Pleasure Pier. We loved how broad and interesting the menu was, and that everything we tried was between very good and exceptional. My wife loves seafood but I do not, so I appreciated being able to get her all the seafood she could desire while I got other things I love. A friend we were with said the ribeye was the best steak hed ever eaten. The biscuits were incredible: melt in your mouth almost like a savory cotton candy. The waffles were so good I ordered them multiple times. They taste like old fashiones donuts. And for those who like seafood but cant choose what they want, theres a very good deal on a kings platter where you can try so many things and can have your seafood blackened, Cajun style, or fried. I loved the historic vibe of the place and the intimate feeling of the restaurant. Its not too big or loud, and its designed so that almost all the tables have ocean views. Great place to eat, and great for giving gift cards. The friends weve taken have been so impressed!

lucia hostrup Fisherman’s Wharf Galveston, TX. One of the best seafood restaurants in Galveston, Fisherman’s Wharf is renowned for the freshest fish and seafood specialties. signature seafood combination platters, savory chicken dishes, pastas and perfectly prepared steaks. Ideally situated next to the Historic Strand District. Located about 50 miles southeast of Houston, its a popular resort city with attractions like The Strand Historic District, Moody Gardens, and Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and holds significance as the birthplace of Juneteenth. A major cruise port and popular destination with millions of visitors annually.

Lauri B 1/3/2026: Very pleased with our dining experience. Victor was a wonderful waiter. The portions are large enough to split. The decor is steeped with history of the Gaido family. The restaurant was clean. The linen tablecloths make it feel even more fancy. We were dressed in business casual attire, but others came in wearing shorts. As we are having a very warm "winter" here in the south, I think shorts and flipflops work anywhere, especially a beachside restaurant. My friend and I split the crab avocado appetizer and then we split the grilled shrimp entree. Everything was wonderful! We had a party of 4 in our group. In all my travels to Galveston, I cannot believe I have never been to Gaidos. What a treat! Its funny.. Ive been to their gift shop located in the restaurant but this was first time eating at said restaurant. Kind of backwards. Ha! The gift shop is really nice, so dont forget to stop in there after or before dining.

Ankita Lodh We went in with moderate expectations since this was right across from Pleasure Pier. But we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. Most popular choices here are fried, but we went with lighter options. The caesar salad with salmon was a wonderful, fresh entree. The dressing was so nice and garlicky, and the salmon was cooked perfectly! The salmon was on the soft side and seasoned generously. The shrimp cocktail was also very good. We sat upstairs in the covered patio, and we got a nice view of the ocean.

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!

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.

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!

CharylLynn Sinner-Mathews My husband and I went to Landrys for Our 4th Anniversary Dinner. The Atmosphere was Absolutely Warm and Romantic. Our Waiter was Wonderful, very sweet and helpful. The Food was delicious and exquisite!!! I was pleasantly surprised and impressed at the large portions and couldn’t finish and opted for a Togo box after my husband and I gave it our best effort to because the food was so good, I’m a bit embarrassed to say that we definitely tried to eat every bite. We were Surprised with a Delicious Anniversary Dessert that was more than Satisfying and a great way to end the Perfect meal! We were treated like Royalty, catered to like we were Kings and Queens. We will Definitely recommend Landrys and look forward to dining there again soon.