Galveston Island Guidebook
Food scene
Sorted alphabetically within each price category (low to high).
Aceituno’s
$ Breakfast/lunch — ask for Julme. (5 minute drive from bungalow)
$ A longtime joint known for breakfast burritos with hot sauce served from early morning till noon. (3 MINUTE WALK FROM BUNGALOW)
23 Einheimische empfehlen
Bronco Burritos
4917 Broadway Avenue J$ A longtime joint known for breakfast burritos with hot sauce served from early morning till noon. (3 MINUTE WALK FROM BUNGALOW)
China Sea
4402 Broadway Avenue J$ Straightforward destination for Chinese food. (3 minute drive from bungalow)
Darlene's Shrimp Shack
1727 61st St$ Seafood restaurant. (5 minute drive from bungalow)
Freckleberry Teahouse
2724 Market Street$ Bubble tea. (6 minute drive from bungalow)
$ Local favorite. Fresh bagels, real eggs on the breakfast sandwiches, and now serving lunch. (6 minute drive from bungalow)
Galveston Bagel Company
$ Local favorite. Fresh bagels, real eggs on the breakfast sandwiches, and now serving lunch. (6 minute drive from bungalow)
$ Cheerful shop doling out housemade ice cream in cones, sundaes & milkshakes, along with Italian ice. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
54 Einheimische empfehlen
Hey Mikey's Ice Cream
2120 Postoffice St$ Cheerful shop doling out housemade ice cream in cones, sundaes & milkshakes, along with Italian ice. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
Jack in the Box
$ Fast food. (6 MINUTE WALK FROM BUNGALOW)
Koop's BBQ Kitchen
$ Lunch restaurant featuring BBQ beef and burgers. (10 MINUTE WALK FROM BUNGALOW)
Los Patrones Fresh Mexican Cuisine
$ Dine-in · Takeout · Delivery (4 MINUTE WALK FROM BUNGALOW)
McDonald's
2912 61st St$ Fast food. (8 MINUTE WALK FROM BUNGALOW)
$ Cozy coffee shop for lattes & light bites, plus an upstairs nook & patio with weekend music. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
139 Einheimische empfehlen
MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice St$ Cozy coffee shop for lattes & light bites, plus an upstairs nook & patio with weekend music. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
$ No-frills, family-friendly spot offering familiar Mexican plates, plus beer, margaritas & tequila. (4 MINUTE WALK FROM BUNGALOW)
Nopalera Grill Galveston
5001 Broadway Avenue J$ No-frills, family-friendly spot offering familiar Mexican plates, plus beer, margaritas & tequila. (4 MINUTE WALK FROM BUNGALOW)
$ Subs, wings, and pizza on Seawall. (6 minute drive from bungalow).
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Papa's Pizza
4400 Seawall Blvd$ Subs, wings, and pizza on Seawall. (6 minute drive from bungalow).
Sandy’s Best Food
$ Latin lunch restaurant. (4 minute drive from bungalow).
$ Coffee shop with lots of baked goods. (12 minute drive from bungalow)
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Seawall Coffee Company
3802 Cove View Boulevard$ Coffee shop with lots of baked goods. (12 minute drive from bungalow)
$ Chain with a variety of donuts, espresso drinks, and smoothies. (3 minute drive from bungalow)
Shipley Do-Nuts
5401 Broadway Avenue J$ Chain with a variety of donuts, espresso drinks, and smoothies. (3 minute drive from bungalow)
$ Fried seafood, hushpuppies & gumbo fill the menu at this cozy seafood spot with a shady patio. (4 minute drive from bungalow)
162 Einheimische empfehlen
Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue O$ Fried seafood, hushpuppies & gumbo fill the menu at this cozy seafood spot with a shady patio. (4 minute drive from bungalow)
$ Quaint cafe serving sandwiches & other deli fare, classic breakfast grub, pastries & cakes. (8 min drive from bungalow)
129 Einheimische empfehlen
Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue L$ Quaint cafe serving sandwiches & other deli fare, classic breakfast grub, pastries & cakes. (8 min drive from bungalow)
$ Longtime neighborhood bar & grill serving burgers, sandwiches, gumbo & more in simple surrounds. (7 minute drive from bungalow)
25 Einheimische empfehlen
Sonny's Place
1206 19th St$ Longtime neighborhood bar & grill serving burgers, sandwiches, gumbo & more in simple surrounds. (7 minute drive from bungalow)
$ Relaxed, homey stop for Southern-style soul grub like smoked ribs, collard greens & ox tails. (11 MINUTE WALK FROM BUNGALOW)
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Soul 2 Soul
5316 Market St$ Relaxed, homey stop for Southern-style soul grub like smoked ribs, collard greens & ox tails. (11 MINUTE WALK FROM BUNGALOW)
$ Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability. (REASONABLE WALK FROM CRUISE TERMINAL)
19 Einheimische empfehlen
Starbucks
102 Kempner St$ Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability. (REASONABLE WALK FROM CRUISE TERMINAL)
Taqueria El Jardin Tropical
$ Top rated Mexican fare. (3 minute drive from bungalow)
Texas Star Bakery
5425 Broadway Avenue J$ Take-out bakery nearby on Broadway. (10 MINUTE WALK FROM BUNGALOW)
$$ Bright, modern establishment offering New American seafood creations, plus a full bar. (7 minute drive from bungalow)
111 Einheimische empfehlen
BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2$$ Bright, modern establishment offering New American seafood creations, plus a full bar. (7 minute drive from bungalow)
$$ Seafood restaurant at Pleasure Pier. (7 minute drive from bungalow)
40 Einheimische empfehlen
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
2501 Seawall Blvd$$ Seafood restaurant at Pleasure Pier. (7 minute drive from bungalow)
$$ Bare-bones bungalow serving Cajun crawfish, local seafood & gyros in a casual setting with a bar. (5 minute drive from bungalow)
77 Einheimische empfehlen
Cajun Greek
2226 61st St$$ Bare-bones bungalow serving Cajun crawfish, local seafood & gyros in a casual setting with a bar. (5 minute drive from bungalow)
$$ Low-key eatery spotlighting fresh seafood dishes, pasta & pizza, plus wings & other comfort food. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Coastal Grill
1827 Strand St$$ Low-key eatery spotlighting fresh seafood dishes, pasta & pizza, plus wings & other comfort food. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
$$ Eclectic atmosphere, killer food, and bar fight drinks. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
Doc Holliday's Roadhouse
$$ Eclectic atmosphere, killer food, and bar fight drinks. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
$$ Casual eatery serving local seafood, grilled meats & signature cocktails with waterfront views. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
83 Einheimische empfehlen
Fisherman's Wharf
2200 Harborside Dr$$ Casual eatery serving local seafood, grilled meats & signature cocktails with waterfront views. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
$$ Comfy joint offering Cajun & Creole dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (6 minute drive from bungalow)
63 Einheimische empfehlen
The Gumbo Diner
3602 Seawall Blvd$$ Comfy joint offering Cajun & Creole dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (6 minute drive from bungalow)
$$ Informal seafood chain serving crab buckets & stuffed shrimp, plus American comfort dishes. (6 minute drive from bungalow)
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Joe's Crab Shack
3502 Seawall Blvd$$ Informal seafood chain serving crab buckets & stuffed shrimp, plus American comfort dishes. (6 minute drive from bungalow)
$$ Laid-back restaurant with a terrace & ocean views serving traditional Greek cuisine. (5 minute drive from bungalow)
11 Einheimische empfehlen
KritiKos Grill
4908 Seawall Blvd$$ Laid-back restaurant with a terrace & ocean views serving traditional Greek cuisine. (5 minute drive from bungalow)
$$ Counter-serve with a rustic feel serving huge all-day breakfasts & American comfort food. (15 minute drive from bungalow)
Lil’ Buffalo Grille
$$ Counter-serve with a rustic feel serving huge all-day breakfasts & American comfort food. (15 minute drive from bungalow)
$$ Funky fixture for gumbo, New Orleans cooking & beer in brick-lined quarters with quirky murals. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
60 Einheimische empfehlen
Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar Galveston
2107 Postoffice St$$ Funky fixture for gumbo, New Orleans cooking & beer in brick-lined quarters with quirky murals. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
$$ Interesting little place filled with imported food items and the wonderful aromas of various spices. Local lunchtime favorite for muffulettas. (7 minute drive from bungalow)
56 Einheimische empfehlen
Maceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market St$$ Interesting little place filled with imported food items and the wonderful aromas of various spices. Local lunchtime favorite for muffulettas. (7 minute drive from bungalow)
$$ Family-owned & -operated landmark serving Italian food in elegant, old-school environs since 1967. (4 minute drive from bungalow)
37 Einheimische empfehlen
Mario's Ristorante
2202 61st St$$ Family-owned & -operated landmark serving Italian food in elegant, old-school environs since 1967. (4 minute drive from bungalow)
$$ Rainforest-themed chain for updated classic fare amid jungle flora & animatronic animals. (4 minute drive from bungalow)
105 Einheimische empfehlen
Rainforest Cafe
5310 Seawall Blvd$$ Rainforest-themed chain for updated classic fare amid jungle flora & animatronic animals. (4 minute drive from bungalow)
$$ The perfect place to enjoy one of several draft beers and a dozen oysters on the half shell or prepared in various ways. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
Shucks Tavern & Oyster Bar
$$ The perfect place to enjoy one of several draft beers and a dozen oysters on the half shell or prepared in various ways. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
$$ Rooftop restaurant at Moody Gardens offering steaks, seafood & cocktails in elegant environs with water views. (9 minute drive from bungalow)
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Shearn's
7 Hope Blvd$$ Rooftop restaurant at Moody Gardens offering steaks, seafood & cocktails in elegant environs with water views. (9 minute drive from bungalow)
$$ Spin-off of a local longtimer offering fried & broiled seafood & breakfast in casual surrounds. (6 minute drive from bungalow)
30 Einheimische empfehlen
Shrimp 'N Stuff Downtown
2506 Avenue H$$ Spin-off of a local longtimer offering fried & broiled seafood & breakfast in casual surrounds. (6 minute drive from bungalow)
$$ Chill spot for American grub including burgers & wings with open-air deck seating & Gulf views. (6 minute drive from bungalow)
327 Einheimische empfehlen
The Spot
3204 Seawall Blvd$$ Chill spot for American grub including burgers & wings with open-air deck seating & Gulf views. (6 minute drive from bungalow)
$$$ This elegant seafood restaurant, opened in 1911, offers Gulf views and has a nautical theme. (7 minute drive from bungalow)
183 Einheimische empfehlen
Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall Boulevard$$$ This elegant seafood restaurant, opened in 1911, offers Gulf views and has a nautical theme. (7 minute drive from bungalow)
$$$ Family-friendly chain eatery offering steaks & Gulf Coast seafood in laid-back surroundings. (5 minute drive from bungalow)
71 Einheimische empfehlen
Landry's Seafood House
5310 Seawall Blvd$$$ Family-friendly chain eatery offering steaks & Gulf Coast seafood in laid-back surroundings. (5 minute drive from bungalow)
$$$ Refined chophouse and seafood specialist on the marina. (7 minute drive from bungalow)
71 Einheimische empfehlen
Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood
7809 Broadway St$$$ Refined chophouse and seafood specialist on the marina. (7 minute drive from bungalow)
$$$ Heaps of steamed seafood including shrimp & mussels as well as prime steaks in a relaxed atmosphere. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
57 Einheimische empfehlen
Saltwater Grill
2017 Postoffice St$$$ Heaps of steamed seafood including shrimp & mussels as well as prime steaks in a relaxed atmosphere. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
$$$ Louisiana-inspired seafood, chops & libations turned out in a bustling, refined dining room. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
82 Einheimische empfehlen
Willie G's Seafood & Steaks
2100 Harborside Dr$$$ Louisiana-inspired seafood, chops & libations turned out in a bustling, refined dining room. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
Amusement parks
Amusement Park on Seawall. (7 minute drive from bungalow)
662 Einheimische empfehlen
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdAmusement Park on Seawall. (7 minute drive from bungalow)
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd(9 minute drive from bungalow)
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas Blvd(10 minute drive from bungalow)
Aquatic destination featuring marine and maritime education programs. (7 minute drive from bungalow)
Sea Star Base Galveston
Aquatic destination featuring marine and maritime education programs. (7 minute drive from bungalow)
2501 Seawall Blvd
Amusement ride at Pleasure Pier. (7 minute drive from bungalow)
Beaches
Babe's Beach
Farm to Market Road 3005(8 minute drive from bungalow)
Oststrand
Seawall Blvd(16 minute drive from bungalow)
Galveston Strand
6285 Seawall Blvd(6 minute drive from bungalow)
Porretto Beach
Seawall Boulevard(9 minute drive from bungalow)
Stewart Beach
401 Seawall Blvd(9 minute drive from bungalow)
Sunny Beach
2704 8 Mile Rd(14 minute drive from bungalow)
Grocery
Kroger
5730 Seawall Blvd(6 minute drive from bungalow)
La Michoacana Meat Market
3301 Broadway Avenue J(4 minute drive from bungalow)
Randalls
2931 Central City Blvd(7 minute drive from bungalow)
Shop-N-Drive
(9 MINUTE WALK FROM BUNGALOW)
Sightseeing
Beachin' Rides
1728 Seawall BlvdGalveston Island Boat Rentals
6310 Heards Lane
Galveston, Texas
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall Blvd(6 minute drive from bungalow)
(15 minute drive to ferry terminal from bungalow)
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry station
123 State Hwy 87(15 minute drive to ferry terminal from bungalow)
Hotel Galvez and Spa
2024 Seawall Blvd(7 minute drive from bungalow)
Johnson Space Center
2101 E NASA Pkwy(32 minute drive from bungalow)
Kemah Boardwalk
215 Kipp Ave(31 minute drive from bungalow)
Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue J(5 minute drive from bungalow)
Murdochs
2215 Seawall BlvdLandmark souvenir shop on Seawall. (8 minute drive from bungalow)
(5 minute drive from bungalow)
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Das San Luis Resort, Spa und Konferenzzentrum
5222 Seawall Blvd(5 minute drive from bungalow)
Airports
Flughafen George Bush Intercontinental
2800 N Terminal Rd(1 hour drive from bungalow)
Scholes International Airport
2115 Terminal Dr(10 minute drive from bungalow)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
7800 Airport Blvd(40 minute drive from bungalow)
Big box stores
Costco Wholesale
3836 Richmond Ave(30 minute drive from bungalow)
Target
6128 Broadway St(5 minute drive from bungalow)
Walmart Supercenter
6702 Seawall Blvd(8 minute drive from bungalow)