Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Galveston

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Updated May 05, 2025

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

Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (4063)

$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.

Top review

Lisa

Dined 3 days ago

This restaurant was absolutely wonderful . the food and service was impeccable.

Vargas Cut & Catch

4.9

4.9 (1357)

$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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KarenVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Peter was our waiter and did an outstanding job. Our meals were delicious!! They even served us an Anniversary dessert on the house!!

The Steakhouse at San Luis

4.9

4.9 (777)

$50 and over

American

Galveston

About the restaurant

Valentine's Day at The Steakhouse
Celebrate Valentine's Day with an unforgettable dining experience at The Steakhouse. Indulge in our pre-fixe menu featuring decadent options like Lobster Bisque, 45-Day Dry-Adged Prime NY Strip, and a delightful Dessert Trio.
($175 per person. The pre-fixe menu will be the only menu served on February 14, 2025)

Indulge in the Island’s finest, award-winning cuisine at The Steakhouse, featuring USDA Midwest grain-fed beef, live Maine lobster, and an award-winning wine list. Recipient of the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award® since 2004 and selected as one of the “Top Ten Texas Steakhouses” by food critic Tom Horan, The Steakhouse is an extraordinary dining experience for any connoisseur. Our high-quality cuisine and impeccable service are complemented by an elegant ambiance featuring hand-crafted mahogany woodwork, leather furnishings, and other luxurious amenities.

Top review

Cecilia

Dined 2 days ago

The food and service is excellent here! They are very attentive to you here! Love eating here!

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Ribeye

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Shrimp and Crab Cheesecake

BLVD. Seafood

4.8

4.8 (2181)

$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

Jim

Dined on May 10, 2025

Service was great, food was delicious, wine was excellent. Highly recommend.

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Crab Stuffed Shrimp Bites

4.9

4.9 (1595)

$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!

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EmilyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Had a great dining experience there were eight of us that had been in Houston for a wedding and added a day or two to spend in Galveston food atmosphere ambience all wonderful at the end of the night. The chef who I believe is the owner came out to speak to every table that had dined. I highly recommend it fun good food evening.

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Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort

4.8

4.8 (1482)

$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

Muriel

Dined 1 day ago

Had an early dinner. Service was terrific, food was very good. Dessert was even better. On a scale of 1 - 10, the butter cake was a 12. Don’t miss it.

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Shrimp & Crab Capellini

Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood

4.8

4.8 (2495)

$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.

Top review

StephanieVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We decided to try a very late lunch and take dessert home for dinner. It was a great idea. The restaurant was quiet, we got a table looking out at the water, the food was great and service was outstanding. Plus, I never normally get to eat dessert because I’m full after the main course, so it was great to have dessert (which was really delicious) later that evening! Altogether a great experience. We will be going back soon.

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Thursday Prime Rib Night

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32 oz 30-Day Porterhouse

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Seafood Pasta

Blake's Bistro

4.8

4.8 (91)

$30 and under

American

Galveston

About the restaurant

Enjoy laid-back ambiance with comfort food classics at Blake’s Bistro. From oversized sandwiches and authentic Tex-Mex to gourmet burgers and traditional breakfast favorites, this Galveston treasure only features the best for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Shay

Dined on May 10, 2025

We ended up here by chance. The food was very good. A bit over priced. The service was very slow. When we sat down we were 1 of 3 tables and it took a good 10 minutes to be greeted and get drinks ordered. Over all I think I would go back.

Katie's Seafood House

4.7

4.7 (2844)

$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.

Top review

Kim

Dined 4 days ago

We enjoyed outside patio. The Sun shade was lowered which made it very comfortable… no noise problems outside.

Riondo's Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (1177)

$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, and local farm to market produce. Located in the historical Strand District in Galveston, come enjoy a romantic night at Riondos.

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Manny

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

Service was very attentive and the ambience was wonderful. We shall return.

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Tiramisu Crepes

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