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Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort, Galveston, TX

Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort

4.8
4.8
1428 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
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)

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon, Wed–Fri 16:00–18:30
  • Phone number
    (409) 740-8605
  • Website
    https://www.sanluisresort.com/restaurants/grotto/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Celebrate life’s special moments at The San Luis Resort, Galveston Island’s premier beachfront destination and the perfect place to get away for your anniversary, birthday, family reunion or other memorable occasions. The San Luis Resort is one of the best in Texas beach weddings with 30 acres of seaside luxury and award-winning dining and beach-facing accommodations. Honored with the AAA Four Diamond Award® since 2000.
  • Location
    5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551
  • Area
    Galveston
  • Cross Street
    53rd
  • Parking details
    Complimentary self parking available on the north side of the hotel. Complimentary valet parking available through our main ocean-facing entrance when dining in Grotto.
  • Entertainment
    Offering beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico, The San Luis Resort also features the best in Galveston entertainment. Discover Galveston’s newest hot spot.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wine
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What 1,428 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Galveston

    Best Overall

  • Galveston

    Best Ambience

  • Galveston

    Best Value

  • Galveston

    Hot spot

  • Galveston

    Great for fine wines

  • Galveston

    Romantic

  • Galveston

    Good for special occasions

  • Galveston

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grotto - Galveston at San Luis Resort promises an exquisite dining experience with "great food and service." Guests rave about its "delicious Italian cuisine" and "wonderful atmosphere." The attentive staff, including standout servers like Anthony and Brandi, enhance the experience. While some mention noise levels, the "spectacular ocean view" and memorable meals make it a favorite destination.

1,428 Reviews

  1. Obed

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and atmosphere. The food is presented beautifully and really good.

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  2. Ray

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent and more than 2 people could eat!

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  3. Katherine

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We requested a booth and enjoyed being off to the side a bit. It was a very festive evening with lots of Christmas parties. 

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  4. Jeff

    Houston

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food, service, and atmosphere at Grotto Galv. The new menu options were great. Loved the special salad and lobster spaghetti. Chloe the server was great.

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  5. Sharon

    Houston

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always Brandi (mgr) and her team do a wonderful job if ensuring that you meal and you time is enjoyed!

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  6. Tad

    East Texas

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we go to Grotto, we have an awesome dining experience. Energetic, wonderful views of the pool and landscape areas, great wine list, amazing food from the Grotto salad to the fresh sourdough bread to the shrimp & crab capellini; always on of my favorites of all time.

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  7. Camille

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty and beautifully decorated for the holidays!

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  8. Charles

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect! Everyone is so nice that work there.

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  9. dave

    Houston

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meals and the service was excellent, as always!

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  10. Veena

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, ambiance was amazing and Service was awesome.

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FAQs

Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (409) 740-8605.

Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort is rated 4.8 stars by 1428 OpenTable diners.

Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort

5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    53rd
  • Area
    Galveston
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon, Wed–Fri 16:00–18:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary self parking available on the north side of the hotel. Complimentary valet parking available through our main ocean-facing entrance when dining in Grotto.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Offering beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico, The San Luis Resort also features the best in Galveston entertainment. Discover Galveston’s newest hot spot.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.sanluisresort.com/restaurants/grotto/
  • Phone number
    (409) 740-8605
  • Catering
    Celebrate life’s special moments at The San Luis Resort, Galveston Island’s premier beachfront destination and the perfect place to get away for your anniversary, birthday, family reunion or other memorable occasions. The San Luis Resort is one of the best in Texas beach weddings with 30 acres of seaside luxury and award-winning dining and beach-facing accommodations. Honored with the AAA Four Diamond Award® since 2000.
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