Food scene
Bright, modern establishment offering New American seafood creations, plus a full bar.
111 locals recommend
BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2Bright, modern establishment offering New American seafood creations, plus a full bar.
American Southern comfort menu specializing in cajun crawfish & seafood platters in a relaxed space.
27 locals recommend
Benno's Cajun Seafood Restaurant
1212 Seawall BlvdAmerican Southern comfort menu specializing in cajun crawfish & seafood platters in a relaxed space.
Relaxed spot at The San Luis Resort offering salads, burgers & seafood entrees, plus breakfast fare.
6 locals recommend
Blake's Bistro
5222 Seawall BlvdRelaxed spot at The San Luis Resort offering salads, burgers & seafood entrees, plus breakfast fare.
Modern sports-pub chain boasting recliners plus high-concept bar food & a huge selection of beer.
37 locals recommend
Brick House Tavern + Tap
3502A Seawall BlvdModern sports-pub chain boasting recliners plus high-concept bar food & a huge selection of beer.
Family-friendly chain for seafood & American fare served in a fishing-boat-themed setting.
40 locals recommend
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
2501 Seawall BlvdFamily-friendly chain for seafood & American fare served in a fishing-boat-themed setting.
Cheery seaside hangout with balcony seating offering casual American seafood & tropical cocktails.
64 locals recommend
Fish Tales
2502 Seawall BlvdCheery seaside hangout with balcony seating offering casual American seafood & tropical cocktails.
Flip Flops Beach Bar & Grill is a unique and authentic restaurant that proudly serves the Galveston area. We are the only bar ON the beach and have the largest Palapa on the island. Our mission is to provide high-quality food for all those that wish to combine fun and an enjoyable ambiance with skillful cooking into one extraordinary dining experience.
20 locals recommend
Flip Flops Beach Bar & Grill
731 Seawall BlvdFlip Flops Beach Bar & Grill is a unique and authentic restaurant that proudly serves the Galveston area. We are the only bar ON the beach and have the largest Palapa on the island. Our mission is to provide high-quality food for all those that wish to combine fun and an enjoyable ambiance with skillful cooking into one extraordinary dining experience.
This elegant seafood restaurant, opened in 1911, offers Gulf views and has a nautical theme.
6 locals recommend
Gaido's Seaside Inn
3700 Seawall BlvdThis elegant seafood restaurant, opened in 1911, offers Gulf views and has a nautical theme.
Seafood & steaks served in an elegant space with vaulted ceilings located at the Hotel Galvez & Spa.
16 locals recommend
Galvez Bar & Grill
2024 Seawall BlvdSeafood & steaks served in an elegant space with vaulted ceilings located at the Hotel Galvez & Spa.
Neapolitan-style Italian dishes paired with fine wines in an upscale setting with old-world charm.
29 locals recommend
Grotto Ristorante
5222 Seawall BlvdNeapolitan-style Italian dishes paired with fine wines in an upscale setting with old-world charm.
Restaurant & bar located on a pier, serving breakfast-to-dinner American eats, including seafood.
130 locals recommend
Jimmy's on the Pier
9001 Seawall BlvdRestaurant & bar located on a pier, serving breakfast-to-dinner American eats, including seafood.
Informal seafood chain serving crab buckets & stuffed shrimp, plus American comfort dishes.
15 locals recommend
Joe's Crab Shack
3502 Seawall BlvdInformal seafood chain serving crab buckets & stuffed shrimp, plus American comfort dishes.
Laid-back restaurant with a terrace & ocean views serving traditional Greek cuisine.
11 locals recommend
KritiKos Grill
4908 Seawall BlvdLaid-back restaurant with a terrace & ocean views serving traditional Greek cuisine.
Family-friendly chain eatery offering steaks & Gulf Coast seafood in laid-back surroundings.
71 locals recommend
Landry's Seafood House
5310 Seawall BlvdFamily-friendly chain eatery offering steaks & Gulf Coast seafood in laid-back surroundings.
Family-owned & -operated landmark serving Italian food in elegant, old-school environs since 1967.
37 locals recommend
Mario's Ristorante
2202 61st StFamily-owned & -operated landmark serving Italian food in elegant, old-school environs since 1967.
No-frills eatery serving giant breakfasts along with lunch & dinner fare with views of the water.
198 locals recommend
Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall BoulevardNo-frills eatery serving giant breakfasts along with lunch & dinner fare with views of the water.
Local seafood is prepared a variety of ways at this lively joint with a pool bar & happy hour.
51 locals recommend
Nick's Kitchen and Beach Bar
3802 Seawall BlvdLocal seafood is prepared a variety of ways at this lively joint with a pool bar & happy hour.
Rainforest-themed chain for American fare & cocktails amid jungle flora & animatronic animals.
105 locals recommend
Rainforest Cafe
5310 Seawall BlvdRainforest-themed chain for American fare & cocktails amid jungle flora & animatronic animals.
Casual chain serving pizza along with soups, sandwiches & pastas.
17 locals recommend
Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
500 Seawall BlvdCasual chain serving pizza along with soups, sandwiches & pastas.
Local eatery featuring a large menu of south-of-the-border favorites accompanied by gulf views.
81 locals recommend
Salsas Mexican Restaurant
4604 Seawall BlvdLocal eatery featuring a large menu of south-of-the-border favorites accompanied by gulf views.
Informal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu & full bar amid cattle kitsch décor.
54 locals recommend
Saltgrass Steak House
1502 Seawall BlvdInformal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu & full bar amid cattle kitsch décor.
Spin-off of a local longtimer offering fried & broiled seafood & breakfast in casual surrounds.
162 locals recommend
Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue OSpin-off of a local longtimer offering fried & broiled seafood & breakfast in casual surrounds.
Sports-bar chain serving Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwiches with a Texas twist & various pub eats.
Texadelphia
1228 Seawall BlvdSports-bar chain serving Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwiches with a Texas twist & various pub eats.
Counter-serve BBQ place offering Texas-style ribs, brisket, sausage & sides in spacious digs.
20 locals recommend
Texas Pit Stop BBQ
6612 Seawall BlvdCounter-serve BBQ place offering Texas-style ribs, brisket, sausage & sides in spacious digs.
Comfy joint offering Cajun & Creole dishes along with weekly specials for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
63 locals recommend
The Gumbo Diner
3602 Seawall BlvdComfy joint offering Cajun & Creole dishes along with weekly specials for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Chill spot for American grub including burgers & wings with open-air deck seating & Gulf views.
327 locals recommend
The Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdChill spot for American grub including burgers & wings with open-air deck seating & Gulf views.
Elegant mahogany- & leather-adorned steakhouse inside the San Luis Resort for meat, seafood & more.
17 locals recommend
San Luis Steakhouse
5222 Seawall BlvdElegant mahogany- & leather-adorned steakhouse inside the San Luis Resort for meat, seafood & more.
This casual chain branch offers a seafood-leaning Mexican menu in environs with an ocean view.
17 locals recommend
Tortuga Mexican Kitchen
4910 Seawall BlvdThis casual chain branch offers a seafood-leaning Mexican menu in environs with an ocean view.
Waterfront party spot with swim-up bar, plus DJs, live music & events such as karaoke.
61 locals recommend
Float Pool & Patio Bar
2828 Seawall BoulevardWaterfront party spot with swim-up bar, plus DJs, live music & events such as karaoke.
Fresh baked goods plus an all-day menu of down-home American meals in a homey setting with a patio.
271 locals recommend
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StFresh baked goods plus an all-day menu of down-home American meals in a homey setting with a patio.
Fast & casual American eats with an eclectic touch served in an 1870s building with a sunny patio.
213 locals recommend
Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StFast & casual American eats with an eclectic touch served in an 1870s building with a sunny patio.
Neighborhoods
Galveston Island is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast in the United States, about 50 miles southeast of Houston. The entire island, with the exception of Jamaica Beach, is within the city limits of the City of Galveston in Galveston County.
https://www.galveston.com/
410 locals recommend
Galveston
Galveston Island is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast in the United States, about 50 miles southeast of Houston. The entire island, with the exception of Jamaica Beach, is within the city limits of the City of Galveston in Galveston County.
https://www.galveston.com/
Sightseeing
The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, located in Galveston, Texas, is a museum dedicated to the offshore oil and gas industry. Located next to the Strand National Historic Landmark District, the museum is housed on a retired jack-up rig set up in the Galveston harbor.
73 locals recommend
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
2002 Wharf RdThe Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, located in Galveston, Texas, is a museum dedicated to the offshore oil and gas industry. Located next to the Strand National Historic Landmark District, the museum is housed on a retired jack-up rig set up in the Galveston harbor.
The Galveston Railroad Museum is a railroad museum housed in the former Santa Fe Railroad station, at 25th and Strand in Galveston, Texas. The Museum is owned and operated by the Center for Transportation and Commerce, a non-profit organization.
140 locals recommend
Galveston Railroad Museum
2602 Santa Fe PlThe Galveston Railroad Museum is a railroad museum housed in the former Santa Fe Railroad station, at 25th and Strand in Galveston, Texas. The Museum is owned and operated by the Center for Transportation and Commerce, a non-profit organization.
Dive into the oceans of the world in a 1.5-million-gallon aquarium teeming with creatures from tuxedo-clad penguins to seals, stingrays, sharks and more!
20 locals recommend
Aquarium At Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdDive into the oceans of the world in a 1.5-million-gallon aquarium teeming with creatures from tuxedo-clad penguins to seals, stingrays, sharks and more!
One of the few spots in the world with this many rides over water! Fly over guests on the pier or soar over the Gulf of Mexico. There is a Kiddie Big Top Area, Midway Games, Party Zone, and Brew Station. There is even a stage for live music and entertainment.
662 locals recommend
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdOne of the few spots in the world with this many rides over water! Fly over guests on the pier or soar over the Gulf of Mexico. There is a Kiddie Big Top Area, Midway Games, Party Zone, and Brew Station. There is even a stage for live music and entertainment.
The waterpark features an exciting collection of water slides, wave rivers, and water coasters. A one-mile river connects the three distinct sections and has four high trill speed slides including Rohr!, Cliffhanger, and the immersive Screaming Serpents body slide.
481 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdThe waterpark features an exciting collection of water slides, wave rivers, and water coasters. A one-mile river connects the three distinct sections and has four high trill speed slides including Rohr!, Cliffhanger, and the immersive Screaming Serpents body slide.
Jonathan M. Romano Skate Park
2249 27th StreetJonathan M. Romano Skate Park
It offers a variety of activities for adults and children. The recreation center features a basketball gym, computer lab, game room, racquetball courts and a variety of fitness equipment. The property also features a large outdoor playground, splash pad, basketball court and tennis courts.
13 locals recommend
McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at Menard Park
2222 28th StIt offers a variety of activities for adults and children. The recreation center features a basketball gym, computer lab, game room, racquetball courts and a variety of fitness equipment. The property also features a large outdoor playground, splash pad, basketball court and tennis courts.
Garten Verein is a beautiful, historically significant facility most popular for weddings, reunions, and many other fun get-togethers! If you are interested in renting this facility, please contact the GHF by clicking here!
Kempner Park is free of charge and open to the public!
12 locals recommend
Kempner Park
2704 Avenue OGarten Verein is a beautiful, historically significant facility most popular for weddings, reunions, and many other fun get-togethers! If you are interested in renting this facility, please contact the GHF by clicking here!
Kempner Park is free of charge and open to the public!
Maynard Dog Park
128 Waltham StreetMaynard Dog Park
Splash Pad at Menard Park - Menard Park is located behind the McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at 28th & Seawall. It is a nice little splash pad! It's right across from the beach, a good way to rinse your sandy feet! Go on Thursday afternoon when you can browse Galveston's Own Farmers Market, then let the kiddos play on the playground and splash pad. The Farmers Market is from 3-7pm.
13 locals recommend
McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at Menard Park
2222 28th StSplash Pad at Menard Park - Menard Park is located behind the McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at 28th & Seawall. It is a nice little splash pad! It's right across from the beach, a good way to rinse your sandy feet! Go on Thursday afternoon when you can browse Galveston's Own Farmers Market, then let the kiddos play on the playground and splash pad. The Farmers Market is from 3-7pm.
Tennis Courts at Menard Park. Dog-friendly grounds with a recreation center & picnic shelters, plus basketball & tennis courts.
13 locals recommend
McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at Menard Park
2222 28th StTennis Courts at Menard Park. Dog-friendly grounds with a recreation center & picnic shelters, plus basketball & tennis courts.