🌊 Galveston Local Guide

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🦐 Restaurants & Seafood

Gulf seafood institutions, po'boy shacks, bakeries and date-night spots.

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Restaurants & Seafood Β· Downtown

Shrimp N' Stuff

No-frills local favorite for fried shrimp po'boys, gumbo and seafood baskets at prices locals love.

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Restaurants & Seafood Β· Downtown / Postoffice St

Rudy & Paco

Upscale South and Central American dining next door to The Grand 1894 Opera House β€” a go-to for date nights.

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Restaurants & Seafood Β· Seawall

BLVD Seafood

Boat-to-table seafood with creative coastal dishes, a short walk from the Seawall.

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Restaurants & Seafood Β· Harborside / Pier 22

Fisherman's Wharf

Harbor-side seafood with views of ships and the Elissa tall ship at Pier 22.

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Restaurants & Seafood Β· Seawall

Miller's Seawall Grill

Easygoing all-day diner on the Seawall with Gulf views from breakfast through dinner.

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Restaurants & Seafood Β· Downtown / Postoffice St

Saltwater Grill

Long-running Postoffice Street favorite for fresh fish and steaks in a historic building.

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Restaurants & Seafood Β· Offatts Bayou

Number 13

Prime steaks and seafood with sunset views over Offatts Bayou.

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Restaurants & Seafood · West End / Pirates Beach · 🐾 Pet-friendly

Waterman's Restaurant

Bayfront West End restaurant at Pirates Beach, famous for some of the best sunsets on the island.

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Restaurants & Seafood Β· Downtown / Postoffice St

Little Daddy's Gumbo Bar

Brick-walled downtown spot for gumbo, New Orleans-style plates and cold beer.

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Restaurants & Seafood · Harborside · 🐾 Pet-friendly

Katie's Seafood House

Waterfront seafood from the family behind Katie's Seafood Market, with the catch coming straight off the boats.

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Restaurants & Seafood Β· Downtown / Postoffice St

Vargas Cut & Catch

Classic American steakhouse with premium cuts and seafood in the downtown entertainment district.

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Restaurants & Seafood Β· East End

ShyKatZ Deli & Bakery

East End neighborhood deli and bakery known for sandwiches, quiche and homemade desserts.

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Restaurants & Seafood Β· Seawall

The Gumbo Diner

Seawall diner serving Gulf Coast comfort food β€” gumbo, po'boys and breakfast all day.

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Restaurants & Seafood Β· Downtown / Postoffice St

Sky Bar Steak & Sushi Bar

Creative sushi rolls and steaks with a lively happy hour on Postoffice Street.

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Restaurants & Seafood Β· Downtown / Postoffice St

MOD Coffeehouse

Locally owned coffeehouse on Postoffice Street, a downtown hangout for over 15 years.

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Restaurants & Seafood Β· The Strand

La King's Confectionery

Old-fashioned candy shop on The Strand with a working 1920s soda fountain and taffy pulls.

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Restaurants & Seafood Β· Seawall / 90th St

Jimmy's on the Pier

Seafood restaurant and bar perched on the Galveston Fishing Pier over the Gulf.

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