My Local Favs Guidebook for Galveston
Downtown Restaurants - Island Style Food Scene
Some of my favorite local restaurants, delicious food, great atmosphere, fantastic friendly service and good prices.
Fresh, homemade and delicious breakfast. Freshly baked breads and pies. Breakfast is a must, but get there early!
271 locals recommend
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StFresh, homemade and delicious breakfast. Freshly baked breads and pies. Breakfast is a must, but get there early!
Casual to dressy. Harborside Dining. Fresh Seafood & Steaks
One of the best seafood restaurants in Galveston, renowned for the freshest fish and seafood specialties. You get a twofer, the restaurant is located next to the Tall Ship Elissa and Galveston Cruise Terminal. Must try their famous Shrimp Kisses (bacon-wrapped and stuffed with jalapeño Jack cheese), delicious!!!
83 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2200 Harborside DrCasual to dressy. Harborside Dining. Fresh Seafood & Steaks
One of the best seafood restaurants in Galveston, renowned for the freshest fish and seafood specialties. You get a twofer, the restaurant is located next to the Tall Ship Elissa and Galveston Cruise Terminal. Must try their famous Shrimp Kisses (bacon-wrapped and stuffed with jalapeño Jack cheese), delicious!!!
Yaga’s Cafe and Bar, located at 2314 Strand. Great food and vibes on the Island. Burgers to hot-from-the-oven pizzas. Live weekend entertainment on the jammin’ outdoor patio. Next to Saengerfest Park where the small and big kids can play.
102 locals recommend
Yaga's Cafe
2314 Strand StYaga’s Cafe and Bar, located at 2314 Strand. Great food and vibes on the Island. Burgers to hot-from-the-oven pizzas. Live weekend entertainment on the jammin’ outdoor patio. Next to Saengerfest Park where the small and big kids can play.
Famous for rich hearty gumbos, perfectly grilled fish and mahi mahi topped with avocado and grilled salsa. 3 crab stuffed shrimp. Seasonal fresh offerings and signature favorites keep the menu as lively and colorful as the days.
catch. Great bar drinks!
82 locals recommend
Willie G's Seafood & Steaks
2100 Harborside DrFamous for rich hearty gumbos, perfectly grilled fish and mahi mahi topped with avocado and grilled salsa. 3 crab stuffed shrimp. Seasonal fresh offerings and signature favorites keep the menu as lively and colorful as the days.
catch. Great bar drinks!
Black Pearl best fresh oysters in town. Wide range of seafood and Cajun-Style favorites with a New Orleans vibe. Casual with full bar and right in the heart of The historic Strand District.
71 locals recommend
Black Pearl Oyster Bar
327 23rd StBlack Pearl best fresh oysters in town. Wide range of seafood and Cajun-Style favorites with a New Orleans vibe. Casual with full bar and right in the heart of The historic Strand District.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Cove
5222 Seawall BlvdGreat music, dance floor and views. Awesome drinks!
Sightseeing
The Bryan Museum
1315 21st StAwesome turn of the century artifacts. Lush grounds!
Bishop's Place, also known as Gresham's Castle is an ornate 19,082 square feet Victorian-style house built between 1887 and 1893. Once served as the residence for Bishop Christoper E. Byrne.
228 locals recommend
Bishops Palace
1402 Broadway Avenue JBishop's Place, also known as Gresham's Castle is an ornate 19,082 square feet Victorian-style house built between 1887 and 1893. Once served as the residence for Bishop Christoper E. Byrne.
Parks & Nature
Seawall Blvd. The sidewalk on top of the Seawall claimed to be the longest continuous sidewalk in the world at 10.3 miles long. Great people watching!! Grab a cool drink and sit for awhile, the chairs are free.
23 locals recommend
Seawall Boulevard
Seawall BoulevardSeawall Blvd. The sidewalk on top of the Seawall claimed to be the longest continuous sidewalk in the world at 10.3 miles long. Great people watching!! Grab a cool drink and sit for awhile, the chairs are free.
Fantastic outdoor activities for the whole family, nature walks, birding, and kayaking.
104 locals recommend
Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM3005Fantastic outdoor activities for the whole family, nature walks, birding, and kayaking.
Shopping
The Strand Historic District is downtown Galveston, TX and a National Historic Landmark District of mainly Victorian era buildings that now offer wonderful boutiques, Tina's and Head to Footies are two of my favorites. Restaurants, antique stores, ice cream shops, walking tours and bars. Offers something for the entire family!
124 locals recommend
Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership
502 20th StThe Strand Historic District is downtown Galveston, TX and a National Historic Landmark District of mainly Victorian era buildings that now offer wonderful boutiques, Tina's and Head to Footies are two of my favorites. Restaurants, antique stores, ice cream shops, walking tours and bars. Offers something for the entire family!
Tina's on The Strand
2326 Strand StFabulous boutique with unique fashion items.
Essentials
Kroger
5730 Seawall BlvdFresh foods, great location on Seawall Blvd.
Entertainment & Activities
Great enjoyment on the Pier over the Gulf. Great fun for young and older kids! Bubba Gump restaurant is also a great place to people watching and good food!
662 locals recommend
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdGreat enjoyment on the Pier over the Gulf. Great fun for young and older kids! Bubba Gump restaurant is also a great place to people watching and good food!
26 acre oasis of thrilling water park adventures. 15 minutes from the resort, fun for everyone!
481 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas Blvd26 acre oasis of thrilling water park adventures. 15 minutes from the resort, fun for everyone!