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Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.9(4,048)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.The Steakhouse at San Luis
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.9(774)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.
Trattoria la Vigna
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(1,582)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! Grotto - Galveston - San Luis Resort
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(1,479)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)
Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(2,482)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.Katie's Seafood House
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(2,822)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.
Riondo's Ristorante
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(1,175)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.Willie G’s Seafood & Steakhouse - Galveston
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.6(1,866)Recognized nationally as one of the top upscale seafood restaurants, Willie G's® is known for providing the finest and freshest seafood, succulent steaks and unsurpassed service. Located on Pier 21, Willie G’s is Galveston’s most popular seafood destination with waterfront dining.
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- RRicky1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat food. Good menu. Wonderful service. Very comfortable. Not noisy. Will go back next time i go to Galveston.More infoFisherman's WharfPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Galveston•4.6
- MMikeVIPHouston •31 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat dinner and wine on the balcony overlooking the StrandMore infoHearsay on The Strand - GalvestonPrice: Moderate• American• Galveston•4.5
- SSusanVIPHouston •16 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoHad a wonderful experience, a beautiful night by the water with excellent food and service. Katie's is consistently great.More infoKatie's Seafood HousePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Galveston•4.7
- SHShannonHHouston •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoStaff and food were wonderful. Would visit again.More infoGaido's Seafood RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Galveston•4.7
- MMitchellVIPHouston •3 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 20, 2025Excellent food and service. The steak was really good.More infoWillie G’s Seafood & Steakhouse - GalvestonPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Galveston•4.6
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This popular Gulf Coast town of Galveston is a solid choice for great seafood. This island city features innovative offerings such as entrees of sautéed shrimp and Andouille sausage prepared with cheesy grits and topped with an in-house Creole sauce alongside freshly cut asparagus. Elsewhere on the island, enjoy a regional favorite, cornmeal-fried catfish. The fish is dredged in a home-made fine cornmeal and lightly fried. It is then served with sides of truffle fries, au gratin potatoes or creamed spinach. Gumbo is another local favorite. Order a spicy bowl of shrimp, chicken or sausage, simmering in a crab broth and topped with a ball of steamed white rice. With Mexican, Italian, pub cuisine and casual dining all present, Galveston has something for every appetite.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Galveston include Katie's Seafood House, Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood and Hearsay on The Strand - Galveston
Child friendly restaurants in Galveston include Katie's Seafood House, Gaido's Seafood Restaurant and BLVD. Seafood