Diane’s Galveston Guidebook
Food scene
2028 Postoffice - Downtown - (corner of Postoffice and 21st Street, next to 1894 Grand Opera House). Pricey but the best food and absolutely, hand's down best service in town! Locals love this place. Full bar; lunch and bar area are casual, but there is a dress code for evening dining. Reservations for dinner recommended.
2804 Avenue R 1/2 (where Ave R-1/2 and 27th Street converge at the seawall) Great place for lunch, great food and good beach views; right on beachfront at 27th Street; creative martinis!
111 lokalaca preporučuje
BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/22804 Avenue R 1/2 (where Ave R-1/2 and 27th Street converge at the seawall) Great place for lunch, great food and good beach views; right on beachfront at 27th Street; creative martinis!
2202 61st Street. For decades, locals have a loved this place for its pizza. Large dining room; lunch buffet; take out and delivery also available.
37 lokalaca preporučuje
Mario's Ristorante
2202 61st St2202 61st Street. For decades, locals have a loved this place for its pizza. Large dining room; lunch buffet; take out and delivery also available.
14302 Stewart Rd. Nice west-end eatery with views of Pirates' Cove and Lake Como. Great seafood and good service. Indoor and outdoor dining. About 12. miles west of 61st. Street.
95 lokalaca preporučuje
Waterman Marina
14302 Stewart Rd14302 Stewart Rd. Nice west-end eatery with views of Pirates' Cove and Lake Como. Great seafood and good service. Indoor and outdoor dining. About 12. miles west of 61st. Street.
2028 Postoffice - Downtown - (corner of Postoffice and 21st Street, next to 1894 Grand Opera House). Pricey but the best food and absolutely, hand's down best service in town! Locals love this place. Full bar; lunch and bar area are casual, but there is a dress code for evening dining. Reservations for dinner recommended.
151 lokalaca preporučuje
Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice St2028 Postoffice - Downtown - (corner of Postoffice and 21st Street, next to 1894 Grand Opera House). Pricey but the best food and absolutely, hand's down best service in town! Locals love this place. Full bar; lunch and bar area are casual, but there is a dress code for evening dining. Reservations for dinner recommended.
2706 Market. Great place for Breakfast or lunch. Best Muffalatta sandwiches in town! While you're there, check out their unique selection of spices and imported foods.
56 lokalaca preporučuje
Maceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market St2706 Market. Great place for Breakfast or lunch. Best Muffalatta sandwiches in town! While you're there, check out their unique selection of spices and imported foods.
6105 Stewart Rd (Ave S) Near intersection of 61st Street and Ave S (Behind Walgreen's and Whataburger). Don't let the location (a mundane retail strip center) deter you - Inside you'll find a large and diverse menu, great food and a funky interior decor that will make you smile.
124 lokalaca preporučuje
Gypsy Joynt
6105 Market St6105 Stewart Rd (Ave S) Near intersection of 61st Street and Ave S (Behind Walgreen's and Whataburger). Don't let the location (a mundane retail strip center) deter you - Inside you'll find a large and diverse menu, great food and a funky interior decor that will make you smile.
3802 Seawall Blvd (Seawall and 39th Street). Good place for lunch or dinner; great burgers, full bar, outdoor seating, view of beachfront
51 lokalaca preporučuje
Nick's Kitchen and Beach Bar
3802 Seawall Blvd3802 Seawall Blvd (Seawall and 39th Street). Good place for lunch or dinner; great burgers, full bar, outdoor seating, view of beachfront
Downtown, 2328 Strand. An old Galveston favorite for Italian food; nice place for evening dining; full bar; located in the beautiful, historic, 1895 Hutchings Sealy building.
59 lokalaca preporučuje
Riondo's Ristorante
2328 Strand StDowntown, 2328 Strand. An old Galveston favorite for Italian food; nice place for evening dining; full bar; located in the beautiful, historic, 1895 Hutchings Sealy building.
Neighborhoods
45th Street
In relation to Casa Mariposa, 45th Street is the closest main corridor running north/south between Seawall Blvd. and Broadway Blvd. On 45th Street you will find convenience stores with gasoline, a bank, eateries, a popular plant nursery, a barber, a laundry mat, a liquor store, a dollar store, a bakery, and a florist.
In relation to Casa Mariposa, 45th Street is the closest main corridor running north/south between Seawall Blvd. and Broadway Blvd. On 45th Street you will find convenience stores with gasoline, a bank, two eateries, a popular plant nursery, a barber, a laundry mat, a liquor store, a dollar store, and a florist.
45th Street
45th StreetIn relation to Casa Mariposa, 45th Street is the closest main corridor running north/south between Seawall Blvd. and Broadway Blvd. On 45th Street you will find convenience stores with gasoline, a bank, two eateries, a popular plant nursery, a barber, a laundry mat, a liquor store, a dollar store, and a florist.
City/town information
Historical restoration efforts coupled with Galveston's beautiful natural assets have made the Island a leading Gulf Coast destination. Fishermen, birders, kayakers, surfers, sailors and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds flock to the island for its beaches and waterways, and to enjoy the beautiful sub-tropical environment. Today the Port of Galveston hosts one of the nation's top-five cruise markets. The island also has many family attractions, including a Schlitterbahn Water Park and Moody Gardens. Popular annual celebrations are Mardi Gras, FeatherFest and the Lone Star Bike Rally. Galveston dot com is a very comprehensive website about Galveston attractions and events, with an interactive calendar. Galveston(dot)com is a comprehensive website about Galveston attractions and events with an interactive calendar.
Historical restoration efforts coupled with Galveston's beautiful natural assets have made the Island a leading Gulf Coast destination. Fishermen, birders, kayakers, surfers, sailors and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds flock to the island for its beaches and waterways, and to enjoy the beautiful sub-tropical environment. Today the Port of Galveston hosts one of the nation's top-five cruise markets. The island also has many family attractions, including a Schlitterbahn Water Park and Moody Gardens. Popular annual celebrations are Mardi Gras, FeatherFest and the Lone Star Bike Rally.
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Galveston
Historical restoration efforts coupled with Galveston's beautiful natural assets have made the Island a leading Gulf Coast destination. Fishermen, birders, kayakers, surfers, sailors and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds flock to the island for its beaches and waterways, and to enjoy the beautiful sub-tropical environment. Today the Port of Galveston hosts one of the nation's top-five cruise markets. The island also has many family attractions, including a Schlitterbahn Water Park and Moody Gardens. Popular annual celebrations are Mardi Gras, FeatherFest and the Lone Star Bike Rally.
Bars and Lounges
Hotel Lucine
1002 Seawall Blvb. The rooftop bar offers unobstructed views of the beachfront.
The Founder's Bar - Inside the Grand Galvez, 2024 Seawall Blvd. A very nice place for coctails and conversation. Located in the lobby of the beautifully restored, historic Grand Galvez Hotel.
46 lokalaca preporučuje
Hotel Galvez and Spa
2024 Seawall BlvdThe Founder's Bar - Inside the Grand Galvez, 2024 Seawall Blvd. A very nice place for coctails and conversation. Located in the lobby of the beautifully restored, historic Grand Galvez Hotel.
Saveti o gradu
Kretanje u lokalu
Island is easy to navigate by car or bicycle.
Parking downtown can be difficult on busy summer nights.