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Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Galveston

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Updated December 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!


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Trattoria la Vigna
4.9
4.9 (1509)
$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
Westin
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
We live in Houston, which has arguably some of the best food in the country, and have to say that this is some of the best authentic Italian food we’ve had in the state! Classic Italian dishes done so well, so fresh, great homemade pasta. It’s the perfect classic Italian restaurant you always wish you had close to you. We’ll be back every time we come down to Galveston.
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Riondo's Ristorante
4.9
4.9 (1125)
$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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EllenVIP
Dined 2 days ago
The service was excellent. Ruben our bartender took great care of us. Food was delicious. The best Happy Hour on the island.
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Vargas Cut & Catch
4.9
4.9 (1285)
$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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Rene
Dined 3 days ago
The food and service were outstanding. It is the kind of place worth driving 50 miles for dinner.
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Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar
4.9
4.9 (3966)
$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
Jeff
Dined 3 days ago
Great dinner as always. Celebrated my wife’s 60th birthday. José and the rest of the staff were great. Next time we will try Vargas.
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Hearsay on The Strand - Galveston
4.7
4.7 (1491)
$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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SallyVIP
Dined on Dec 12, 2024
Very tasty and service only suffered due to very busy night in Galveston
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BLVD. Seafood
4.8
4.8 (2079)
$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
Rebecca
Dined 3 days ago
Always amazingly creative dishes! Wait staff is knowledgeable and friendly. One of our favorite restaurants to go to.
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1817 Steak & Seafare
4.7
4.7 (180)
$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
TyVIP
Dined 7 days ago
It’s apparent that 1817 has a very talented chef. We ordered 6 dishes and they were all amazing. Ask for Olga as your server. She’s very professional. stone crab claws tempura lobster chargrilled oysters 6oz beef filet shrimp and grits crabcake
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Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood
4.8
4.8 (2386)
$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
BeckyTVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent wait-staff… our go-to Guy is Garrett. He is a rockstar with impeccable service and attention! Great menu both lunch, brunch, and dinner with lots of options. A must are the mussels and fried quail on the appetizer menu.
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Katie's Seafood House
4.8
4.8 (2637)
$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.
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Rebecca
Dined 3 days ago
Always a great place to dine when in Galvestion..
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Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort
4.8
4.8 (1430)
$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
Vivian
Dined 5 days ago
The Grotto never disappoints! The food and service was excellent.
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