Guidebook for Galveston
Food Scene
Eatcetera
408 25th StAmazing food! Love having lunch here!
Our favorite brunch spot! Have a strawberry-lemonade mimosa. Crab cakes are fantastic!
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The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StOur favorite brunch spot! Have a strawberry-lemonade mimosa. Crab cakes are fantastic!
Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar Galveston
2107 Postoffice StBest place to get gumbo!
Dating back to 1976, Shrimp ‘N Stuff’s original location on Avenue O is attractive enough to make you peek inside without even knowing what’s on the menu. Rest assured, though, the crispy catfish po’ boy does not disappoint.
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Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue ODating back to 1976, Shrimp ‘N Stuff’s original location on Avenue O is attractive enough to make you peek inside without even knowing what’s on the menu. Rest assured, though, the crispy catfish po’ boy does not disappoint.
Cajun Greek
2226 61st StGood seafood and a great place for crawfish.
BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2Great place for dinner if you want to step it up a bit.
Salsas Mexican Restaurant
4604 Seawall BlvdTasty Mexican food!
When it comes to Italian food, Galveston’s got options, and Trattoria la Vigna is a standout among them. Enjoy its quaint and quiet environs, and find comfort in a traditional menu featuring dishes like spaghetti and clams and seafood risotto.
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Trattoria La Vigna
412 20th StWhen it comes to Italian food, Galveston’s got options, and Trattoria la Vigna is a standout among them. Enjoy its quaint and quiet environs, and find comfort in a traditional menu featuring dishes like spaghetti and clams and seafood risotto.
One of our favorite breakfast places! And breakfast is available all day too. Their lunch is great as well. A short walk from the house.
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Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue LOne of our favorite breakfast places! And breakfast is available all day too. Their lunch is great as well. A short walk from the house.
For a dressier dinner out...An island paragon, this upscale steakhouse features grilled meats and seafood with plenty of South American and Central American influences. Ceviche, plantain-crusted Gulf snapper, and a selection of steaks grace the menu. Pro tip: Wear pants if you’re going for dinner — shorts are only allowed during lunch and at the bar.
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Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice StFor a dressier dinner out...An island paragon, this upscale steakhouse features grilled meats and seafood with plenty of South American and Central American influences. Ceviche, plantain-crusted Gulf snapper, and a selection of steaks grace the menu. Pro tip: Wear pants if you’re going for dinner — shorts are only allowed during lunch and at the bar.
Opened in 1944, Maceo Spice is a Galveston institution. True to its name, the shop has walls of fragrant spices and specialty blends, a deli counter with sliced meat and cheese, and pantry staples like olive oil, vinegar, pasta, and sauce. Guests will also find a solid menu of sandwiches during lunch. Be prepared, the muffuletta is big enough for two.
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Maceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market StOpened in 1944, Maceo Spice is a Galveston institution. True to its name, the shop has walls of fragrant spices and specialty blends, a deli counter with sliced meat and cheese, and pantry staples like olive oil, vinegar, pasta, and sauce. Guests will also find a solid menu of sandwiches during lunch. Be prepared, the muffuletta is big enough for two.
This hippie haven is less likely to be packed with tourists during the summer, making it a total hidden gem. Sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and other standard American fare are all on offer. Highlights include big burgers with toppings like sweetened pecans and pear vinaigrette, and Sleazy mac and cheese, loaded with crawfish, bacon, asparagus, and avocado.
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Gypsy Joynt
6105 Market StThis hippie haven is less likely to be packed with tourists during the summer, making it a total hidden gem. Sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and other standard American fare are all on offer. Highlights include big burgers with toppings like sweetened pecans and pear vinaigrette, and Sleazy mac and cheese, loaded with crawfish, bacon, asparagus, and avocado.
Shopping
Strictly Hardcore Surf Specialties
3702 Avenue RFor your surfing needs! The owner is super nice and helpful!
Tons of tourist items for sale. We love to grab a drink and sit on their porch over the surf and feel the sea air!
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Murdochs
2215 Seawall BlvdTons of tourist items for sale. We love to grab a drink and sit on their porch over the surf and feel the sea air!
Step back in time at this historic candy shop! They have a real soda fountain! Enjoy shakes, malts, sodas, and more. A must visit!
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La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StStep back in time at this historic candy shop! They have a real soda fountain! Enjoy shakes, malts, sodas, and more. A must visit!
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite place to grab a beer. Great selection, and they have a full bar.
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Beerfoot Beach Bar
2816 Avenue R 1/2Our favorite place to grab a beer. Great selection, and they have a full bar.
Longboard Pool Bar
1702 Seawall BlvdHave a drink with an ocean view under the palapas!
Daiquiri Time Out
2701 Market StThe best cocktails in Galveston!
"Where lyrics still count!" We are a quaint listening room located in Downtown Galveston. We host local, national and international musicians and have songwriter nights for aspiring singer/songwriters.
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Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe
413 20th St"Where lyrics still count!" We are a quaint listening room located in Downtown Galveston. We host local, national and international musicians and have songwriter nights for aspiring singer/songwriters.
Sightseeing
Art from destruction! Wonderful sculptures were created throughout the island from the trees that perished after hurricane Ike flooding. We recommend a walking tour to see the sculptures and the beautiful historic homes.
Visit galveston dot com for more info on the sculptures
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1428 Sealy Ave, Galveston, TX 77550, Verenigde Staten
Art from destruction! Wonderful sculptures were created throughout the island from the trees that perished after hurricane Ike flooding. We recommend a walking tour to see the sculptures and the beautiful historic homes.
Visit galveston dot com for more info on the sculptures
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Museum/Activities
The Galveston Children's Museum
2618 Broadway Avenue J