Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Galveston

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best value restaurants 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!

Trattoria la Vigna

4.9

4.9 (1484)

$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

Cindyvip

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic service. Food delicious as usual. Love the atmosphere. Our favorite place.

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4.9

4.9 (1091)

$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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Angelvip

Dined 3 days ago

Beautiful meal outside, great service great food! We had the special swordfish which was perfectly flaky with angel hair pasta. My husband had the crab topped filet. So good!! 10/10

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Tiramisu Crepes

BLVD. Seafood

4.8

4.8 (2041)

$30 and under

Seafood

Galveston

About the restaurant

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

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Juanvip

Dined 2 days ago

Took my family to BLVD for an early dinner. Everything was wonderful including the campechana, crab stuffed shrimp bites, red snapper, linguine and shrimp & grits. Excellent service from start to finish. Always a great place for any occasion.

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Popular dish

Crab Stuffed Shrimp Bites

Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (3922)

$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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Harry

Dined 3 days ago

The food was some of the best I’ve eaten! The whole experience was first class. We are definitely coming back. Thank you for making our whole dining experience a pleasure. I had the filet and lobster and my wife had the stuffed snapper. The bread and plantain’s were so good also. I had to have the bread pudding for dessert and I’ve eaten at a lot of places all over the US and abroad and this is the best. Thank you for a wonderful evening

Vargas Cut & Catch

4.9

4.9 (1259)

$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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Antonio

Dined 4 days ago

It was a great overall experience will definitely return food and service is top notch.

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Popular dish

Lobster Bisque

1817 Steak & Seafare

4.8

4.8 (134)

$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.

Top review

Myrnavip

Dined today

1817 did not disappoint! From the moment we walked in, our experience was great. The owner, John, was walking around the dining room greeting the guests. The waitstaff was friendly and the food was amazing! We had the strawberry pecan salad, the wagu meatballs, oysters Rockefeller and the pork chop. Everything was presented nicely and was delicious. We will definitely be going back!

Hearsay on The Strand - Galveston

4.7

4.7 (1470)

$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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Karenvip

Dined 2 days ago

Love the great old building. Wonderful service and bread pudding!!

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Texas Charcuterie Board

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Charcuterie and Crudité

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Crunchy Ahi Tuna Tacos

The Steakhouse at San Luis

4.8

4.8 (696)

$50 and over

American

Galveston

About the restaurant

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.

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Loretta

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful for anniversaries and birthdays. You get a cheesecake with special writing in chocolate to commemorate your special day. Food was great and service was attentive. Nice experience overall and the crab cheesecake appetizer was a highlight.

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Popular dish

New York Strip

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Shrimp and Crab Cheesecake

Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort

4.8

4.8 (1410)

$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

CaseyDog55vip

Dined 6 days ago

Well done, love the ambiance, very professional.

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Shrimp & Crab Capellini

Shearns Seafood and Prime Steaks

4.7

4.7 (1489)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Galveston

About the restaurant

Shearns Seafood and Prime Steaks is pleased to now be available on Open-Table. As a perennial AAA Four Diamond award winning restaurant, Galveston's finest restaurant is unsurpassed both in cuisine and service with a spectacular view of the Moody Gardens Pyramids and back bay. Local Galvestonians flock to this Island oasis to enjoy the signature dishes of Executive Chef including prime beef, exquisite veal and lamb and the freshest gulf seafood available. The Shearn's Seafood and Prime Steaks experience is easily on par with Houston's finest restaurants at a much better value.

Dressy Casual attire required. No Shorts, Rompers, Tee Shirts or Tank Tops, Collard Shirts Required. Jeans are allowed on the dining room floor-no cuts offs or ripped jeans.

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Deborah

Dined 3 days ago

There to celebrate a birthday. Wait staff was attentive and courteous. Food preparation was good and met expectations.

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