Philip and Marsha's Guidebook for Galveston
Food Scene
Jimmy's on the Pier
9001 Seawall BlvdThe view is amazing!
Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue OHuli Huli Hut
312 19th StClassy, delicious italian food with an amazing view
88 locals recommend
Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant
628 Seawall BlvdClassy, delicious italian food with an amazing view
Mario's Ristorante
2202 61st StLunch Buffet during the week
Cajun Greek
2226 61st StShrimp Poboy, greek salad, Greek burger
Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar Galveston
2107 Postoffice StGreat Cajun food
BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2Sapori
7611 Stewart RdHidden Gem
Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood
7809 Broadway StSteak with a view
Fish Tales
2502 Seawall BlvdMiller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall BoulevardThe Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdGaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardA Galveston instituiton
Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice StEatcetera
408 25th StPorch Cafe
1625 E Beach DrJimmy John's
6302 Seawall BlvdPizza Hut
4908C Seawall BlvdThis is my favorite Hole in the Wall, but I hope not too many people discover it...
25 locals recommend
Sonny's Place
1206 19th StThis is my favorite Hole in the Wall, but I hope not too many people discover it...
This is our favorite barbecue place on the island! Try the Turkey Cliffhanger sandwich on jalapeno cheese bread.
39 locals recommend
Queen's Bar-B-Que
3428 Ave SThis is our favorite barbecue place on the island! Try the Turkey Cliffhanger sandwich on jalapeno cheese bread.
They have a great view to go along with great Cajun style seafood!
63 locals recommend
The Gumbo Diner
3602 Seawall BlvdThey have a great view to go along with great Cajun style seafood!
Home Cut Donuts
6807 Stewart RdDonuts melt in your mouth and the koloche‘s are to die for!
Hey Mikey's Ice Cream
2120 Postoffice StAll the ice cream is made here on site and it is delicious!
Historic ice cream parlor and so much more! Be sure to visit while the taffy machine is working.
163 locals recommend
La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StHistoric ice cream parlor and so much more! Be sure to visit while the taffy machine is working.
Hearsay on the Strand
2410 Strand StA beautiful place to eat and drink for a romantic evening.
Great fried seafood. Shrimp Poboy is large, fried okra is great.
71 locals recommend
Black Pearl Oyster Bar
327 23rd StGreat fried seafood. Shrimp Poboy is large, fried okra is great.
Huge breakfast burritos at a great price. Trust me you only need one for a meal. If we are feeling ambitious, we walk to it so we can burn calories.
24 locals recommend
Bambú
1220 23rd StHuge breakfast burritos at a great price. Trust me you only need one for a meal. If we are feeling ambitious, we walk to it so we can burn calories.
Bronco Burritos
4917 Broadway Avenue JVery popular and busy due to the giant burritos.
Shipley Do-Nuts
5401 Broadway Avenue JGreat donuts and Kolaches
Great BBQ at great prices. The sliced brisket, sausage, red beans and rice and the spicy rice are my favorites.
25 locals recommend
Leon's World Finest Bar-B-Que
5427 Broadway Avenue JGreat BBQ at great prices. The sliced brisket, sausage, red beans and rice and the spicy rice are my favorites.
Gypsy Joynt
6105 Market StEclectic atmosphere and adventurous food choices.
For authentic gumbo, red beans and rice, and muffulettas you need look no further.
56 locals recommend
Maceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market StFor authentic gumbo, red beans and rice, and muffulettas you need look no further.
Great Pizza, great location, fun to watch the cooks throw the dough in the air!
99 locals recommend
Mama Teresa's Flying Pizza
416 21st StGreat Pizza, great location, fun to watch the cooks throw the dough in the air!
Great place for Tex Mex, Margaritas, and people watching.
46 locals recommend
Taquilo's Tex-Mex Cantina
2101 Postoffice StGreat place for Tex Mex, Margaritas, and people watching.
Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue LYum
Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StBusy at times so be prepared to wait.
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StPopular place for breakfast.
Galveston Bagel Company
Many ways to eat a bagel
Drinks & Nightlife
They serve decent food until the evening when they usually have live bands in the summer.
102 locals recommend
Yaga's Cafe
2314 Strand StThey serve decent food until the evening when they usually have live bands in the summer.
The Tremont House
2300 Ship Mechanic Row StRooftop bar
Red White And Brew House
1919 The StrandGood food
Woody's Bar
11149 Termini-San Luis Pass RdRelaxing classic Irish pub. Try the white pizza for a late night craving.
13 locals recommend
Murphy's Pub
213-215 22nd StRelaxing classic Irish pub. Try the white pizza for a late night craving.
Sightseeing
Historic buildings, shopping and people watching.
124 locals recommend
Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership
502 20th StHistoric buildings, shopping and people watching.
Working tall ship moored at the harbor
121 locals recommend
Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
8Working tall ship moored at the harbor
Bishops Palace
1402 Broadway Avenue JGalveston Duck Tour
2415 Seawall BlvdFerry Terminal To Port Bolivar
Its Free! and fun.
Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue JParks & Nature
Dos Vacas Muertas Bird Sanctuary
Seabird DriveThere are many birding sites all around the Galveston bay area.
Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM3005Paid parking area adjacent to the beach helps to cover the expense of maintaining the park and bathrooms.
9 locals recommend
Beach Pocket Park
11102 Termini-San Luis Pass RdPaid parking area adjacent to the beach helps to cover the expense of maintaining the park and bathrooms.
Entertainment & Activities
Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice StMany Broadway style shows are featured.
Stay at our Condo for a few days before or after your cruise and enhance your vacation!
22 locals recommend
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal 1
2502 Harborside DrStay at our Condo for a few days before or after your cruise and enhance your vacation!
Moody Gardens Golf Course
1700 Sydnor LnTin Cup's Caddy Shack
9020 Stewart RdMagic Carpet Golf
9030 Seawall BlvdGalveston Fishing Pier
9001 Seawall BlvdEast Beach
Seawall BlvdSan Luis Pass
Wade fishers love the pass, but be careful because the undertow is very strong.
Rainforest and Aquarium pyramids, MG3D Theater with the world's first Giant Screen 6P Laser Projector on the largest screen in Texas, the Ropes Course and Zip Line, Speed Exhibition and Colonel Paddlewheel Boat
Golf, a spa afternoon, Palm Beach etc.
620 locals recommend
Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdRainforest and Aquarium pyramids, MG3D Theater with the world's first Giant Screen 6P Laser Projector on the largest screen in Texas, the Ropes Course and Zip Line, Speed Exhibition and Colonel Paddlewheel Boat
Golf, a spa afternoon, Palm Beach etc.
According to my guests that have used this service they had a great time. They were able to catch the limit of fish and highly recommended the Galveston Party Boats.
10 locals recommend
Galveston Party Boats
1700 Harborside DrAccording to my guests that have used this service they had a great time. They were able to catch the limit of fish and highly recommended the Galveston Party Boats.
The gym is free for locals and guests.
13 locals recommend
McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at Menard Park
2222 28th StThe gym is free for locals and guests.
Getting Around
There is a bus stop at 89th and Seawall as well as 89th and Stewart. The Island Transit Map is located at http://www.cityofgalveston.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/2996
6 locals recommend
Island Transit
3115 Market StThere is a bus stop at 89th and Seawall as well as 89th and Stewart. The Island Transit Map is located at http://www.cityofgalveston.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/2996
Galveston Transit Terminal
Coastal Cruizers Custom Carts
3528 Broadway Avenue JJungle Surf Rentals
1020 Seawall BlvdIsland Bicycle Company
1808 Seawall BlvdZipp E Bikes
2311 Mechanic StElectric Bikes
Arts & Culture
Museum focused on Southwestern United States art and historic artifacts. Admission prices are $14 for adults, $10 for seniors and students with valid ID, $4 for children (6-12) and free for children under 6.
116 locals recommend
The Bryan Museum
1315 21st St Museum focused on Southwestern United States art and historic artifacts. Admission prices are $14 for adults, $10 for seniors and students with valid ID, $4 for children (6-12) and free for children under 6.
Ages 2-6, General admission is $7 at time of this writing. Combo ticket available with Moody Mansion.
59 locals recommend
The Galveston Children's Museum
2618 Broadway Avenue JAges 2-6, General admission is $7 at time of this writing. Combo ticket available with Moody Mansion.
Because everyone loves trains! You can actually walk inside some of the old train cars.
140 locals recommend
Galveston Railroad Museum
2602 Santa Fe PlBecause everyone loves trains! You can actually walk inside some of the old train cars.
Museum about lives of pirates. At time of this writing, admission is $10 for adults, $6.75 for children (5-13) and free for children under 5. There is also a combo ticket available for Haunted Mayfield Manor.
12 locals recommend
Pirates and Ghosts
2313 Harborside DrMuseum about lives of pirates. At time of this writing, admission is $10 for adults, $6.75 for children (5-13) and free for children under 5. There is also a combo ticket available for Haunted Mayfield Manor.
Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
8Many interesting facts about offshore platforms. For the more technical among us.
73 locals recommend
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
2002 Wharf RdMany interesting facts about offshore platforms. For the more technical among us.