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Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.9(4,023)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.BLVD. Seafood
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.9(2,145)BLVD. Seafood is a new casual dining restaurant on Seawall Boulevard. Featuring fresh seafood and steaks.
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! 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.
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)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.
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.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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- BBillHouston •2 reviews5.0Dined todayExcellent food and service in an intimate setting. Paco is a great man and his attention to detail is outstanding.More infoRudy & Paco Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Galveston•4.9
- KKateVIPDallas - Fort Worth •11 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoThe place was recommended to me and was told to get a reservation. The place just wasn’t as packed as I envisioned, making we wonder if it is still a hot spot for visitors and locals alike. Maybe we were there just too early? The food was delicious though and our server was attentive enough. If we were back in town, go back to give another menu item a try.More infoHearsay on The Strand - GalvestonPrice: Moderate• American• Galveston•4.6
- AAngie1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoFirst time going here. It was amazing. Will be backMore infoGaido's Seafood RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Galveston•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerCaribbean •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoEverything on the table was absolutely delicious service was awesome our waitress was amazing will be back again when we visit again it was our first in Galveston and in your restaurantMore infoKatie's Seafood HousePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Galveston•4.7
- NTNatalieTDallas - Fort Worth •7 reviews5.0Dined on 12 Jan 2025We come every year for brunch! Never disappoints! Love the cute atmosphere, great service & delicious food!More infoSugar & Rye Coastal Kitchen & Cocktail BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Galveston•4.3
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Discover Galveston
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
Bottomless brunch in Galveston is available at Hearsay on The Strand - Galveston, Gaido's Seafood Restaurant and Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood
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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