Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort

Name: Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort
Address: 5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX, United States, 77551
Telephone: (409) 740-8605
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1229 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, View, Wine

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What 1,229 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

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Houston
Italian
Galveston
Best Overall
Galveston
Best Food
Galveston
Best Service
Galveston
Best Ambiance
Galveston
Best Value
Galveston
Healthy
Galveston
Great for fine wines
Galveston
Romantic
Galveston
Great for scenic views
Galveston
Most Booked

1,229 Reviews

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MarionZ
Naples
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was such a lovely restaurant. The food was amazing!!! A great dinner out at Galveston Beach!
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TheresaR
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall1food5service1ambience5
Brandi is a Terrible server! Food is delicious from past experience’s.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience4
Excellent meal, worth every penny, little noisy but a festive atmosphere
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dining! Delicious food! Great special of fried chicken! Took my hubby their to celebrate his upcoming BD🎂 Marko our waiter was perfect, professional snd made us laugh! Great evening was had👍🏻👍🏻
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Bill
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We eat here on a regular basis, and high-quality consistency has been our experience at a reasonable cost.
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BF54birthday
Houston
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service and ambience and service were exceptional. A great place to enjoy a special occasion or anytime!
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BillyP
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have eaten at Grotto for years but never tried the fried chicken and pasta special and it was awesome! My wife and I could not eat it all and had lunch the next day! Great job and we will be back soon. Billy and Barbara Powell
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SandraF
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience3
Overall very good service. Luis our waiter was great! Thank you so much!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our food was outstanding but our waiter was even better. He made our evening very nice and it was much appreciated.
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GR
GarnetRumble
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Of our seven day trip here in Galveston this was by far our favourite place we ate. The flavours were amazing and our server was so attentive!
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Inddoc
Kansas City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a Nice setting and decor to enjoy your evening
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MartyM
Houston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great menu, good food. Same slow drink service. Every time...cocktail service is unacceptably slow. But we will keep coming back! Love the food/menu.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dining experience. Recommend the Signature Gin and Tonics.
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrating a special night and everything was perfect from drinks to food!!
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MichaelH
New Mexico
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and our waitress was very good. She made suggestions and they were PERFECT. The cioppino and the snapper were both incredible and my wife and I had a wonderful celebration. The dessert was delicious and customized for us beautifully! Thank you for helping to make our anniversary trip to Galveston special and unforgettable.
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NathanK
Houston
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience2
The waiter had an off-putting attitude. Music and noise level way too loud. Service, from time of order to arrival of food, was way too extended. The food was very good. I would recommend Grotto to a friend, due to the food, but would warn them about the possibility of unfriendly service and the noise level if wanting a friendly conversation with friends was a reason for dining.
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Samanthajo
Dallas
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience2
Food is priced appropriately i think.. a little dark for my liking- when you notice all the people using their phone flashlights to see things that’s a sign it’s too dark in there plus your tint is red which is an even harder color to see with.. j love the size of the restaurant, the set up is nice and works well.. service was alright. We order meatballs for app- never got them.. we only had water to drink so can’t say much about the taste of those.. though they had many drinks that looked very nice … make reservations.. I seen many people waiting that didn’t. It’s a small place and you’d be best to have one to get in. I checked in and was seated in a timely fashion.. dessert was amazing- the strawberry cake thing.. that’s where it’s at…. Chocolate cake was good too .. all our food was very tasty.. I’m pleased with that.. our waiter seemed a little stressed but he did ok. He was very Forgetful but we were understanding about it.. good place. Good food.. make reservations!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant was extremely loud Energetic is not a good choice unless you’re 21.. It was packed so tight with tables that even the servers could barely make it through the isles with trays… You could literally hear everyone’s conversation around you!!! The best part was our server Oscar… He knew how frustrated we were.. He took the best care of us that he possibly could… I would go back for the food if Oscar is serving that night… It was unbelievably loud! And cramped!! If you like noise you’re going to love to Grotto!!
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SuzanneR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall3food1service2ambience1
The noise level was so loud my companion and I could barely hear each other talk. It was awful
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service Great food Does have some kid noise We were ok with the noise not our guest we’re not
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hugog
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service by cloie !! We always love coming here when staying at the San Luis resort!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly a great experience. The staff was very professional and accommodating. The food was flavorful and had a nice presentation.
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OpenTable Diner
Tulsa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice place to eat whether is for a celebration or for a group, food was delicious, exquisite deserts!
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Skydiver
Houston
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated a birthday/ anniversary there - our food was delicious , our service was outstanding.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service other than the fact that the server upsold our kids with 2 bowls of soup that they thought were included . Overall not a big deal but our kids haven’t experienced that and than felt bad for adding extra to an already pricey dinner ! Food and as fantastic! We will be back
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Mich
Philadelphia
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was impeccable!! Our waiter was kind, courteous and very helpful.
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KathyK
Cincinnati
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
If you are in the Galveston area and looking for good Italian food this is the place. I had the best veal Marsala as my entree and it was delicious. The wait staff is very attentive but do not rush thru your dining experience. We booked late for dinner and had a great experience.
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CindyS
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the food, service, and atmosphere! We can't wait to go back.
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PeggyC
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great place for dining with delicious food. Restaurant service was great. We went to main hotel bar first, that was not so great. Overall , I love Grotto!
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RebeccaW
Austin
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and service was great! Highly recommend.
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ParyshB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service and ambiance was amazing. Make sure you reserve a table ahead of time.
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JasonS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was awesome!!! Food was outstanding service was excellent !!! Everything was better than expected will definitely recommend and go back !!!
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BradRock
Austin
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Our wait person (Chloe) was very good. Knowledgeable about the menu. Excellent recommendations. She seemed to be ham strung by understaffing on the floor and, more particularly, at the bar. Two different managers circulated through to ask for compliments on the food. Grotto would work better if one of those managers worked at the bar or on the floor. It took over 40 minutes to receive a "before dinner" drink...which arrived halfway through the first course. Nice environment. Loud. Chloe's recommendation of an Italian-style salad was a great starter. Snapper with lump crab was excellent. Chloe's recommendation of cheesecake with strawberry sauce was also on target. The wines by the glass could use an upgrade.
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PatR
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service! I own a restaurant, and know the challenges of the times. This dinner was the best !!!
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Rokalada
London
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Met friends here for dinner - chose early dinner time so it would be quieter, since we have noticed this restaurant can get noisy. Our waiter, Nick, was outstanding! The food was great - beat veal my husband has had in a long white and penne shrimp was delicious. The strawberry Chantilly cake was incredible!
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MarcM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and great service! I brought the family during our summer vacation, and The Grotto was our favorite restaurant.
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JackHenry
New York Area
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food was amazing, our friends could not stop raving about their meals. They started with the Italian Fried Artichokes; their were plenty to share. We had the meatballs which are very good but could have used a little more marinara. Our guest enjoyed the Cioppino and she ate the Crab Cakes. "Oh my gosh, you have to try this!" My husband had the Snapper Romano and he said it was very good. I tried the Chicken Luis. It was served with a large chicken breast. The flavor was good but a little bit over fried. Brian was our waiter and he was attentive but drink service was slow. While waiting for our second round of drinks, three servers stopped to ask if we needed another drink. Assuring them we had already placed an order we waited. We might have had a third round of drinks but decided to go elsewhere for after dinnner cocktails. Still a very good experience.
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Bobs1
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Service..>Excellent Food...a great experience
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NathanK
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great waiter. Knowledgeable about the menu and the wine list. Made great recommendations. The bruschetta appetizer & the pizza were fabulous. Generous portion sizes. The seating booth was wonderfully comfortable. The decor (carpet) needs updating.
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TiaW
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food & service were excellent. We will definitely be back
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort using the Order Online button. Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort also 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 1229 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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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Google Map for Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort

5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551

Additional information

Cross street
53rd
Neighborhood
Galveston
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Unspecified
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, Takeout, 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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Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Popular dishes

Cioppino

Meatballs

Snapper Romano

Menu

What 1,229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort restaurant rated?

Does Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort offer gift cards?

Is Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card