Highly Recommended 14 Dinner Restaurants Near Galveston, Texas

Terri Downey We stopped in and had a wonderful experience for happy hour. We had the fried ravioli which was fantastic. Our waiter brought out their marinara sauce and suggested a dollop on top to elevate the flavor and he was right, so good. I had the lemon drop martini and it was so fresh, a heavy pour and the glass was ice cold. My husband got the whiskey flight and was very pleased with the suggested options to try. The happy hour prices were awesome, especially in these times when everything is so pricey. We will definitely stop in for dinner next time we are in Galveston.

cn4455 Good location downtown around other things to do. Uniquely decorated with local art that speaks to the city. A good choice for a nice meal with a calm ambience! Great service! Attentive and friendly staff. Even better food! There are plenty of fresh seafood options that stand out over places that just have fried food. A good variety of seafood too. Delicious flavors! The drinks were made well. They were tasty and had a good amount of alcohol. Would highly recommend! We plan on coming back every time we are in town.

Cave Arnold 2025: Very nice supper. We are inside at a booth as it was quite cool outside. This is the second Bubba Gumps we have eaten at. The fried shrimp are excellent. We enjoyed the spectacular view from the pier and the second floor of the restaurant. The gulf and beach was beautiful near sunset. Would eat here again when in the area.

lucia hostrup Fisherman’s Wharf Galveston, TX. One of the best seafood restaurants in Galveston, Fisherman’s Wharf is renowned for the freshest fish and seafood specialties. signature seafood combination platters, savory chicken dishes, pastas and perfectly prepared steaks. Ideally situated next to the Historic Strand District. Located about 50 miles southeast of Houston, its a popular resort city with attractions like The Strand Historic District, Moody Gardens, and Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and holds significance as the birthplace of Juneteenth. A major cruise port and popular destination with millions of visitors annually.

Lauri B 1/3/2026: Very pleased with our dining experience. Victor was a wonderful waiter. The portions are large enough to split. The decor is steeped with history of the Gaido family. The restaurant was clean. The linen tablecloths make it feel even more fancy. We were dressed in business casual attire, but others came in wearing shorts. As we are having a very warm "winter" here in the south, I think shorts and flipflops work anywhere, especially a beachside restaurant. My friend and I split the crab avocado appetizer and then we split the grilled shrimp entree. Everything was wonderful! We had a party of 4 in our group. In all my travels to Galveston, I cannot believe I have never been to Gaidos. What a treat! Its funny.. Ive been to their gift shop located in the restaurant but this was first time eating at said restaurant. Kind of backwards. Ha! The gift shop is really nice, so dont forget to stop in there after or before dining.

Ankita Lodh We went in with moderate expectations since this was right across from Pleasure Pier. But we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. Most popular choices here are fried, but we went with lighter options. The caesar salad with salmon was a wonderful, fresh entree. The dressing was so nice and garlicky, and the salmon was cooked perfectly! The salmon was on the soft side and seasoned generously. The shrimp cocktail was also very good. We sat upstairs in the covered patio, and we got a nice view of the ocean.

Zachary Talbot We enjoyed a family afternoon in Galveston and chose Katies Seafood House for an early dinner. We started with the Crab Cakes & Smkmed Fish & Shrimp Dip. Both were very delicious! The crab cakes came with some fried crab claws on the side which were amazing, and the dip was creamy with large chunks of smoked fish inside! For dinner we chose the Broiled Seafood platter which came out presented beautifully (Brett and Ty even added a little extra crab meat on top of the blue crab). The flounder was flaky and seasoned perfectly. The frog bomb was a nice addition, and the grilled shrimp were amazing! I had a dozen oysters on the half shell which came with nice sauces to mix. My wife enjoyed a Caesar salad, and a crab meat Mac & cheese which was large enough to share as a side or enjoyed as a meal for one. The kids had sliders and popcorn shrimp. We didnt have a chance to, but if you have time stop by the seafood market to see the fresh catches for the day!

Pete Hunt Hands down best breakfast I’ve had in a long time! The food is top notch quality and the service the same. My wife loved the seafood omelette with pancake and cheese grits and I had the 3 egg breakfast with sausage and cheese grits with pancake. It was all delicious!

CharylLynn Sinner-Mathews My husband and I went to Landrys for Our 4th Anniversary Dinner. The Atmosphere was Absolutely Warm and Romantic. Our Waiter was Wonderful, very sweet and helpful. The Food was delicious and exquisite!!! I was pleasantly surprised and impressed at the large portions and couldn’t finish and opted for a Togo box after my husband and I gave it our best effort to because the food was so good, I’m a bit embarrassed to say that we definitely tried to eat every bite. We were Surprised with a Delicious Anniversary Dessert that was more than Satisfying and a great way to end the Perfect meal! We were treated like Royalty, catered to like we were Kings and Queens. We will Definitely recommend Landrys and look forward to dining there again soon.

Marley Elese i went here wednesday night with my friend! food was good — our steaks were cooked the way we wanted them. i wouldn’t order the fried mozzarella again, but the strawberry salad and cheesecake were super yummy!! we also tried the chocolate cake and it was delicious. strawberry lemonade here tastes like it’s made with real strawberry syrup. the hosts were polite, and our server was a young guy, i think named Tyler? he was lovely, i’ll ask for him again next time i visit.

Two Dollars It has been several years since we visited Marios Seawall Italian Restaurant and it did not disappoint. All our meals were delicious and the service was outstanding! We did go on a Saturday afternoon in December so it was not crowded and we were seated immediately. The last time we went was in April on a Saturday night and the wait was around 1 and a half hours, but the wait is worth it. I recommend either their catch of the day or the Fisherman Stew (which is what I ordered again). And you have to try their brown butter cake, which I did not get a picture of because there were forks in it as soon as it was sat down on the table.

Lauri B 11/14/2025: What a great experience! Virginia was our server. She was great right out of the gate! We chose inside dining since it was still a little warm outside. The inside if really cool because they have a pool view right along the side of the restaurant. Apparently, it is a family-owned restaurant and motel. We did not sit on that side, but it was neat to see. They have outdoor seating that faces the ocean, regular table seating inside, booth seating inside, and an inside bar area. We were in between lunch and dinner, but we were very hungry. We decided on the Shrimp Bang Bang, gumbo, oysters, and friend pickles (dont judge! ;)) Everything was very good. I think my favorite was the Shrimp Bang Bang and the gumbo. The siracha sauce was very tasty. Virginia was super throughput our stay. Out glasses were always full, and the service was exceptionally gracious! Ive passed this place so many times and never stopped in. So glad I finally got to try it. The restrooms were very clean as was the entire restaurant. $52 and change BEFORE tip. Dont forget to tip your waitstaff, especially when they are as great as Virginia. Keep it up Virginia. You made our stay so great!

Pipelineher Located on the Seawall, this is the perfect place to sit outside, grab a drink and something to eat, and enjoy the scenery. I have enjoyed everything I have eaten here, but the Chicken and Waffles are the best Ive ever had. I also highly recommend the fried devil eggs. They were amazing! Brick House never disappoints!

mark copus We’ve eaten here a number of times. The place inside and out was decorated nicely for Christmas. They put a lot of work into it and it was enjoyable being there. Our server was attentive but not overbearing. One thing I really liked seeing, since it was a little slow two workers grabbed cloths and cleaner and started cleaning the wall below the bar. I was impressed, I couldn’t even see dirt from the table 10’ away. As always, the food is good, reasonable and cooked just right. My wife was very impressed with the wine pour as well as me with my low tide drafts from Galveston Brewery.