Guidebook for Galveston
Food Scene
Food is consistently great. I love their breakfast and bake goods!
271 locals recommend
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StFood is consistently great. I love their breakfast and bake goods!
MelchorOcampoTaqueria
My favorite for a great Mexican breakfast.
This restaurant has a lot of history. Original soda fountain, great food and the owner is wonderful.
48 locals recommend
Star Drug Store
510 23rd StThis restaurant has a lot of history. Original soda fountain, great food and the owner is wonderful.
IHOP
5224 Seawall BlvdOpen 24 hours and the service is great.
An upscale restaurant that serves great food and has top notch service.
151 locals recommend
Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice StAn upscale restaurant that serves great food and has top notch service.
The Spot is a Galveston institution located on the Sewall within walking distance of the house. The food is great and the location actually has 5 venues in 1 Spot. Check it out - casual and fun for families and adults.
327 locals recommend
The Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdThe Spot is a Galveston institution located on the Sewall within walking distance of the house. The food is great and the location actually has 5 venues in 1 Spot. Check it out - casual and fun for families and adults.
Great Greek Food, as well as other types of food. The location on the water, atmosphere and service are unbeatable. They have a great happy hour with both food and drink specials. My favorite go to place on Friday nights.
32 locals recommend
Olympia the Grill at Pier 21
2100 Harborside DrGreat Greek Food, as well as other types of food. The location on the water, atmosphere and service are unbeatable. They have a great happy hour with both food and drink specials. My favorite go to place on Friday nights.
I love Italian food and Gino's serves the best Chicken Parmesan in town - of course that's my opinion. Casual and family friendly.
32 locals recommend
Gino's Italian Restaurant
6124 Stewart RdI love Italian food and Gino's serves the best Chicken Parmesan in town - of course that's my opinion. Casual and family friendly.
Rainforest Cafe
5310 Seawall BlvdGood food and a great place to take the kids to dinner.
My favorite BBQ restaurant on the island and a five minute walk from the house.
39 locals recommend
Queen's Bar-B-Que
3428 Ave SMy favorite BBQ restaurant on the island and a five minute walk from the house.
Good seafood and family friendly. Great views of the water and a five minute walk from the house.
15 locals recommend
Joe's Crab Shack
3502 Seawall BlvdGood seafood and family friendly. Great views of the water and a five minute walk from the house.
Great food and outdoor eating space overlooking the water. Outdoor bar and fire pit makes for a great place to meet friends for a drink and good conversation. Five minute walk from the house.
37 locals recommend
Brick House Tavern + Tap
3502A Seawall BlvdGreat food and outdoor eating space overlooking the water. Outdoor bar and fire pit makes for a great place to meet friends for a drink and good conversation. Five minute walk from the house.
Iconic restaurant that has been serving seafood on the island for over 100 years. Great food and a 10 minute walk from the house.
183 locals recommend
Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardIconic restaurant that has been serving seafood on the island for over 100 years. Great food and a 10 minute walk from the house.
Outdoor seating overlooking the water. Great seafood in a casual atmosphere and a 10 minute walk from the house.
Casey's Restaurant Inc.
Outdoor seating overlooking the water. Great seafood in a casual atmosphere and a 10 minute walk from the house.
Sightseeing
1900 Storm survivor with unbelievable architecture. A must see if you have never taken the tour.
228 locals recommend
Bishops Palace
1402 Broadway Avenue J1900 Storm survivor with unbelievable architecture. A must see if you have never taken the tour.
One of the founding families of Galveston's home on Broadway. Great interactive tour.
180 locals recommend
Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue JOne of the founding families of Galveston's home on Broadway. Great interactive tour.
Shopping
Walk the Strand and surrounding streets in downtown Galveston. Many original buildings still remain that survived the 1900 storm. Great architecture and shops.
35 locals recommend
Strand Street
The StrandWalk the Strand and surrounding streets in downtown Galveston. Many original buildings still remain that survived the 1900 storm. Great architecture and shops.
Entertainment & Activities
Great entertainment destination. Attraction includes the Aquarium Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid, Ropes course, 3D & 4D movie theater, Paddlewheel boat cruise and the lazy river, wave pool at Palm Beach.
620 locals recommend
Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdGreat entertainment destination. Attraction includes the Aquarium Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid, Ropes course, 3D & 4D movie theater, Paddlewheel boat cruise and the lazy river, wave pool at Palm Beach.
Parks & Nature
Galveston Island State Park Trail
Arts & Culture
Beautiful old Opera house that hosts many events. Check out their website to see if there is a performance you may want to see while you're in town. Very casual attire including shorts and sandals in the summer are perfectly acceptable.
99 locals recommend
Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice StBeautiful old Opera house that hosts many events. Check out their website to see if there is a performance you may want to see while you're in town. Very casual attire including shorts and sandals in the summer are perfectly acceptable.
Essentials
Kroger
5730 Seawall BlvdLocated near the house.