Galveston Guidebook
Food scene
Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue LMama Teresa's Flying Pizza
416 21st StBlack Pearl Oyster Bar
327 23rd StDelicious seafood. Local food.
BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2Great food. Low-key and local.
Fancy, dress up, celebration spot. Beautiful Italian food. Pricey!
59 locals recommend
Riondo's Ristorante
2328 Strand StFancy, dress up, celebration spot. Beautiful Italian food. Pricey!
Not great food... but a fabulous view of the sunset over the marina. It's a covered, outdoor deck. Average burgers and fries. Only 5 min drive.
13 locals recommend
Marina Bar & Grill
715 N Holiday DrNot great food... but a fabulous view of the sunset over the marina. It's a covered, outdoor deck. Average burgers and fries. Only 5 min drive.
Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StLots of vegan options. Large portions.
Lolo Kai Smoothies and Wraps
528 23rd StDelicious fruit smoothies!
Delicious brunch! A little pricey, but lovely porch/patio where you can see and hear the beach.
28 locals recommend
Porch Cafe
1625 E Beach DrDelicious brunch! A little pricey, but lovely porch/patio where you can see and hear the beach.
Delicious breakfast/lunch. Get there early! You'll be waiting anytime after 9am.
271 locals recommend
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StDelicious breakfast/lunch. Get there early! You'll be waiting anytime after 9am.
Eatcetera
408 25th StCafe with lots of vegan options.
Amazing ambiance and fabulous food and drinks. My fave is the "Baller" Bloody Mary. Make a reservation and sit out on their deck overlooking the bay. Boats come and go. People watching is fun. It's a 40 min drive but worth it if you have the time.
44 locals recommend
Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House
113 6th StAmazing ambiance and fabulous food and drinks. My fave is the "Baller" Bloody Mary. Make a reservation and sit out on their deck overlooking the bay. Boats come and go. People watching is fun. It's a 40 min drive but worth it if you have the time.
La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StFun old-fashioned candy/soda shop.
Henry's Mexican Restaurant
2823 Broadway Avenue JBasic breakfast burrito and El Salvadorian food.
Sightseeing
This is the coolest ship. If you like boats and watercraft, you'll be blown away by the history of this still operational sailing vessel. It's the 2nd oldest sailboat in the WORLD! We've actually seen it sailing (all three sails full) from the balcony of our condo!!
121 locals recommend
Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
8This is the coolest ship. If you like boats and watercraft, you'll be blown away by the history of this still operational sailing vessel. It's the 2nd oldest sailboat in the WORLD! We've actually seen it sailing (all three sails full) from the balcony of our condo!!
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdFun water park!
Neighborhoods
The Strand
The StrandLots of great shops and architecturally interesting buildings to see.
Shopping
Kroger
5730 Seawall BlvdThis Kroger has it all!
Arlan's Market
513 Market StClosest grocery store to stock up on few basics.