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Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Galveston

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best value restaurants in Galveston? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Trattoria la Vigna

4.9

4.9 (1513)

$30 and under

Italian

Galveston

About the restaurant

Trattoria La Vigna is your very own little slice of Italy in Downtown Galveston. We offer delicious lunch specials, fresh pasta made daily, homemade desserts, and much more!

Top review

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MikeVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The best Italian food on the island and the service is always top-notch. One of our top 3 restaurants on the island!

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Vegetarian Lasagna

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Riondo's Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (1133)

$30 and under

Italian

Galveston

About the restaurant

Riondo's serves a casual lunch and upscale dinner with unmatched hospitality on the strand in Galveston. Riondo's also provides a private banquet room for rehearsal dinners, small weddings and all your special occasion needs. Chef Rico provides housemade pastas, mozzarella cheese, artisan breads and Gulf Coast Fresh Seafood, Wagyu beef and local farm to market produce from Moon Dog farms. Located in the historical Strand District in Galveston, come enjoy a romantic night at Riondos.

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KevinVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was AMAZING as always. Bradley made awesome drinks and Oscar did a great job as our server.

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Tiramisu Crepes

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Vargas Cut & Catch

4.9

4.9 (1290)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Galveston

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Galveston's historic downtown district, Vargas Cut and Catch is a contemporary Steak House serving USDA Prime Steaks and the Freshest Seafood available.

We look forward to serving you soon!!

Sincerely,
Paco Vargas and family

Street parking is complimentary after 6:00pm

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Mary KVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Food wonderfully done and excellent service although a bit formal (waiter puts your napkin in your lap for you as if he thinks you don’t know to do that without help). Noise level was a little high because there were several very large tables celebrating the holidays. On non holiday weekends it would be a lovely, romantic restaurant.

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Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (3979)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Galveston

About the restaurant

Paco is the definition of the "All American Dream", awarded the 2019 "Faces of Diversity Award" by the National Restaurant Association. This prestigious award honors those who have achieved success through perservance and determination embodying the American Dream.

Rudy & Paco's offer the freshest seafood and steaks with a Central American flare. Come experience fine dining at its best with Paco and his staff.

We are honored to have the opportunity and privilege to serve you and your family.

~ Paco Vargas and Family

Lunch - Street parking is available, pay at parking meter or by App
Dinner - Street parking is free after 6 pm.

Dress code is strictly enforced for Dinner.
No shorts for men, women (including rompers) and children. Men must have a collared shirt (no t-shirts) and no hats.

Dress code for Lunch is casual with shorts acceptable but no hats.

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Dan

Dined 7 days ago

Always excellent service and quality food. The lunch specials are a great value.

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Hearsay on The Strand - Galveston

4.6

4.6 (1500)

$30 and under

American

Galveston

About the restaurant

Located on Historic Galveston Island, our On The Strand location offers an evocative ambiance perfect for unforgettable dining experiences, featuring creative American cuisine and handcrafted artisan cocktails. This coastal resort city boasts top attractions and distinctive museums, providing visitors with truly unique experiences.

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Peggy

Dined 3 days ago

We started my birthday dinner with our fabulous server Sara bringing us bacon wrapped shrimp and empanadas from the happy hour menu and tuna nachos from the regular menu for all 5 of us to share. All the food was DELICIOUS!! We then moved to dinner and we had scallops, the filet, tuna tacos and a crab cake...all I can say is WOW!! Everyone loved their meal!! Scallops and steak perfectly cooked and seasoned. Then we finished with crème brûlée for my birthday treat!! Such a fun evening and lastly the cocktails/drinks were also amazing! Thank you Hearsay for making my birthday extra special!!

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Texas Charcuterie Board

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Charcuterie and Crudité

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Blackened Salmon

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4.8

4.8 (2090)

$30 and under

Seafood

Galveston

About the restaurant

BLVD. Seafood is a new casual dining restaurant on Seawall Boulevard. Featuring fresh seafood and steaks.

Top review

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JudithVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food and friendly, professional service. Thank you!

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Crab Stuffed Shrimp Bites

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Soft Shell Crab

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Blackberry Pork Chop

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1817 Steak & Seafare

4.8

4.8 (188)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Galveston

About the restaurant

Welcome to 1817 Steak & Seafare, nestled in Evia on Galveston Island, where culinary excellence converges with the freshness of sea and land. This upscale dining destination boasts panoramic lake views and stunning sunset vistas. We are committed to a scratch kitchen philosophy, using only fresh, never-frozen ingredients. Each steak is a prime, hand-cut selection from the choicest center cuts, ensuring the finest quality. Our seafood is sourced directly from the Gulf, delivering unmatched freshness. Complement your meal with our extensive selection of craft cocktails, premium spirits, and fine wines.

Due to high demand, we recommend reserving your table at least two weeks in advance. For bar reservations, please call us at 409-765-1817.

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Michael

Dined 1 day ago

The ribeye and filet are hands down best of the best

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Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood

4.8

4.8 (2391)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Galveston

About the restaurant

Welcome to Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood, where every bite is a masterpiece! The only restaurant in Galveston awarded with the prestigious "Two Glasses" Best Of Award Of Excellence by Wine Spectator Magazine.
Nestled in the heart of the Pelican Rest Marina, our culinary haven, helmed by the talented Chef Diego Rueda, offers a journey of flavors.

Enjoy panoramic water views, creating an unforgettable dining experience where warmth meets sophistication, perfect for sharing moments.

Our commitment to quality resonates in carefully selected ingredients, ensuring each bite is a blend of freshness and flavor. From sizzling steaks to succulent seafood, our menu celebrates culinary expertise. Indulge in our award-winning wines, featuring ultra-rare and premium beef from around the world, fresh local seafood, and savor the most unique bourbon selection.

Number 13, is your lucky number for unparalleled dining.
Join us—where cuisine, views, and warm hospitality converge into magic.

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BeckyTVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Beautiful ambience, both inside and out! We always request Garrett as our wait-staff… he is very professional, knowledgeable of all wine and menu items plus he’s just a fun guy to talk to!

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32 oz 30-Day Porterhouse

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Thursday Prime Rib Night

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Prime Rib & Eggs

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Katie's Seafood House

4.7

4.7 (2649)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Galveston

About the restaurant

In 1998, Buddy Guindon, his wife Katie, and his brother Kenny opened Katie's Seafood Market in Galveston, Texas. For more than 20 years now, Katie's Seafood Market has provided the highest quality of products available to its customers. The majority of seafood comes from local fishermen and shrimpers, including Red Snapper, Grouper, Golden Tile Fish, Flounder, Oysters, Shrimp, and Blue Crabs. A producer contacted Guindon in the hopes of doing a reality show about his family business. In 2015, the reality show 'Big Fish Texas' came to life on National Geographic. As a supporter of the local economy, In September of 2019, Buddy opened Katie’s Seafood House, next to the market. Katie’s seafood market supplies the restaurant with all fresh seafood. We take pride in being the only local seafood restaurant on the island that brings fresh fish straight from the boat and to your table.

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Jean

Dined 5 days ago

The food and reasonable prices are exceptional. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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Seafood Campechana

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Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort

4.8

4.8 (1437)

$30 and under

Italian

Galveston

About the restaurant

Located inside the San Luis Resort Galveston, Grotto offers an Old Country trattoria ambiance & classic Italian cooking with recipes made on premises. Creations include many “Old World” signature dishes such as Neapolitan thin crust pizzas, Snapper Siciliano, Veal Parmigiana, Braised Pork Ragu & Pappardelle, Antipasta, and house-made pastas & fish selections. Enjoy Grotto’s famous Peach Bellini or an extensive collection of Italian and domestic wines while overlooking the pool at San Luis Resort.

Valentine's Day Dinner
Celebrate your love with a romantic three-course dinner with Gulf views, the finest wine, and an intimate ambiance.
($74.95 per person)

Top review

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Diane

Dined 6 days ago

Awesome service and the best martini… loved our waiter…. Food was amazing… crab cakes , caprese salad , chicken and super calamari Diane K

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Shrimp & Crab Capellini

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