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  1. A photo of Trattoria la Vigna restaurant

    Trattoria la Vigna

    Price: Moderate
    Italian
    4.9
    (1,569)
    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! ​
  2. A photo of 1817 Steak & Seafare restaurant

    1817 Steak & Seafare

    Price: Very Expensive
    Steakhouse
    4.8
    (199)
    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.
  1. A photo of Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort restaurant

    Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort

    Price: Moderate
    Italian
    4.8
    (1,461)
    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)
  2. A photo of Katie's Seafood House restaurant

    Katie's Seafood House

    Price: Expensive
    Seafood
    4.7
    (2,741)
    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.
  1. A photo of The Fancy at Hotel Lucine restaurant

    The Fancy at Hotel Lucine

    Price: Expensive
    Contemporary American
    4.8
    (132)
    An American Fine-ish Dining establishment inspired by local ingredients with a dash of artistic liberty and a lot of personality.
    Our menu highlights locally sourced ingredients, celebrating our Galveston roots and coastal ties while supporting the Texas farms and Gulf waters that make it all possible. From the daily catch to fresh, house-made pastas, every dish is thoughtfully crafted to reflect the vibrant community around us. Enjoy our local cuisine with wall-to-wall Gulf views - no dress code required.
    The Fancy at Hotel Lucine sits neatly at the intersection of 10th & Seawall Blvd - we're about as close to the water as a hotel can get without high tide lapping at your bedside.
  2. A photo of Waterman's Restaurant restaurant

    Waterman's Restaurant

    Price: Expensive
    Seafood
    4.6
    (1,055)
    Waterman's Restaurant is a cozy seafood restaurant overlooking the Galveston Bay. The views from here are absolutely stunning, and the food just makes it even better. It has an extensive bar that offers up an array of possibilities, while the abundance of available seating outside offers up a great opportunity to have healthy conversation with friends and family.
    Waterman's Restaurant has a terrific low key ambiance and has been serving seafood to patrons for years. Consider ordering the salmon, which is grilled to perfection and served over a bed of rice, as it comes highly recommended by many. All of this and more is what makes Waterman's Restaurant such a special place.
    Waterman's Restaurant offers a waterfront DockBar on the ground level that hosts a comfortable open-air bar with music, dancing and great drinks. Pull up to Waterman's Restaurant via Waterman's Marina on your boat if you so desire. Your boating attire is acceptable and even encouraged.

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On the small island of Galveston, most areas are geared toward tourism. That said, you'll find permanent locals enjoying fresh gulf shrimp, locally sourced steaks, or stuffed crab side-by-side with island visitors. Seawall dining, within walking distance of the surf, is generally more casual. More formal dining is available downtown. Many of the restaurants are owned and operated by second generation Galveston families, and the general atmosphere is open and welcome. As you would expect, the majority of eateries emphasize seafood that has been harvested from the surrounding gulf, although there are some Italian and even Greek restaurants sprinkled among the shrimp and lobster establishments.

Frequently asked questions

Healthy restaurants located in Galveston include Gaido's Seafood Restaurant, BLVD. Seafood and Katie's Seafood House

Restaurants with gluten-free options in Galveston are Gaido's Seafood Restaurant, BLVD. Seafood and 1817 Steak & Seafare

The most romantic restaurant in Galveston is Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

Restaurants in Galveston with a great view include Gaido's Seafood Restaurant, Katie's Seafood House and Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood

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