Jo's Guidebook
Bites
Sink your teeth into this!
If you are celebrating something special, this is the place to go! The service, food, and establishment is of best quality. This is a bit pricey, but definitely worth a try for a special evening dinner.
38 locals recommend
Vargas Cut and Catch
2102 Postoffice StIf you are celebrating something special, this is the place to go! The service, food, and establishment is of best quality. This is a bit pricey, but definitely worth a try for a special evening dinner.
If you’re looking for shrimp made any way you want it, give this place a try.
162 locals recommend
Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue OIf you’re looking for shrimp made any way you want it, give this place a try.
This place is AWESOME! The prices are great, margaritas are bomb, and the food is delicious! The decor is perfection!
46 locals recommend
Taquilo's Tex-Mex Cantina
2101 Postoffice StThis place is AWESOME! The prices are great, margaritas are bomb, and the food is delicious! The decor is perfection!
This place is great for lunch! I don’t particularly like pizza that much, but I could seriously eat a whole pizza from this place. There’s plenty of seating so this place is ideal for a large group!
99 locals recommend
Mama Teresa's Flying Pizza
416 21st StThis place is great for lunch! I don’t particularly like pizza that much, but I could seriously eat a whole pizza from this place. There’s plenty of seating so this place is ideal for a large group!
If you’re craving a little dessert, stop by this candy land to enjoy a ice cream cone, milkshake, and any other treat your heart desires.
163 locals recommend
La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StIf you’re craving a little dessert, stop by this candy land to enjoy a ice cream cone, milkshake, and any other treat your heart desires.
MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice StLove both the touristic feel, the waterfront views, so many restaurants in one. And I love especially how they have a kid friendly and a 21 and up only bars.
327 locals recommend
The Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdLove both the touristic feel, the waterfront views, so many restaurants in one. And I love especially how they have a kid friendly and a 21 and up only bars.
Sightseeing
Bishops Palace
1402 Broadway Avenue JHistoric place and awesome photo op!
This is a Great place to bring your kids, there are plenty of animals to see, the butterfly exhibit, and a wide range of items to do.
620 locals recommend
Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdThis is a Great place to bring your kids, there are plenty of animals to see, the butterfly exhibit, and a wide range of items to do.
The Bryan Museum
1315 21st StStewart Beach
401 Seawall BlvdMoody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue JAdventures
I’ve listed all the unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experiences!
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdLong Nights
I’ve included my favorite places for a nightly dose of dancing and drinking.
Looking for a good place to dance and drink, this is a local bar with a small town price!
14 locals recommend
Bliss Lounge
2413 Strand StLooking for a good place to dance and drink, this is a local bar with a small town price!
From bull riding to two stepping, to live music and karaoke, this is the place you need to head out to for a great time out with friends.
*warning, they let folks smoke inside.
27 locals recommend
Buckshot Saloon
2409 Market StFrom bull riding to two stepping, to live music and karaoke, this is the place you need to head out to for a great time out with friends.
*warning, they let folks smoke inside.
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