Guidebook for Galveston
Food Scene
Best baristas on the island. Wifi attracts the usual coffee shop denizens with laptops,
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MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice StBest baristas on the island. Wifi attracts the usual coffee shop denizens with laptops,
Outstanding housemade ice cream in some unusal flavors (like chocolate-chipotle).
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Hey Mikey's Ice Cream
2120 Postoffice StOutstanding housemade ice cream in some unusal flavors (like chocolate-chipotle).
Fresh local seafood in imaginative preparations, plus Kobe burgers and an awesome fried chicken lunch special on Wednesday.
Ocean Grille & Beach Bar
1228 Seawall BoulevardFresh local seafood in imaginative preparations, plus Kobe burgers and an awesome fried chicken lunch special on Wednesday.
Generous portions of fresh local fish simply grilled or served with stunning sauces and sides. Don't miss the clam chowder!
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BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2Generous portions of fresh local fish simply grilled or served with stunning sauces and sides. Don't miss the clam chowder!
Eccentric local bakery and breakfast spot with excellent egg dishes, French toast, and pancakes. Try the old school fried bologna sandwich for lunch--and the Oreo cake for dessert.
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Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue LEccentric local bakery and breakfast spot with excellent egg dishes, French toast, and pancakes. Try the old school fried bologna sandwich for lunch--and the Oreo cake for dessert.
Open from 5am to 3pm for breakfast and lunch--great breakfast tacos!
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MI Abuelitas Homestyle Mexican Restaurant
1728 45th StOpen from 5am to 3pm for breakfast and lunch--great breakfast tacos!
High above the Galveston Fishing Pier out over the water--watch the surfers and fishermen while you eat fish tacos and drink craft beers from the tap.
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Jimmy's on the Pier
9001 Seawall BlvdHigh above the Galveston Fishing Pier out over the water--watch the surfers and fishermen while you eat fish tacos and drink craft beers from the tap.
And old school Creole seafood restaurant over 100 years of tradition.
Get the red snapper or the flounder.
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Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardAnd old school Creole seafood restaurant over 100 years of tradition.
Get the red snapper or the flounder.
Just a couple blocks away, it's a charming neighborhood place to get a drink or dinner. Serves Italian American food, nice old school pasta. Avoid the seafood.
DiBella's Italian Restaurant
1902 31st StreetJust a couple blocks away, it's a charming neighborhood place to get a drink or dinner. Serves Italian American food, nice old school pasta. Avoid the seafood.
Drinks & Nightlife
Microbrewery beers and excellent handcrafted burgers.
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Brews Brothers
2404 Strand StMicrobrewery beers and excellent handcrafted burgers.
Get a seat on the upstairs patio overlooking the beach for a brew with a view.
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THE POOP DECK
2928 Seawall BlvdGet a seat on the upstairs patio overlooking the beach for a brew with a view.
Galveston's own local microbrewery with brewery tours and fresh brews in the taproom--try the refreshingTiki Wheat beer!
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Galveston Island Brewing
8423 Stewart RdGalveston's own local microbrewery with brewery tours and fresh brews in the taproom--try the refreshingTiki Wheat beer!
Sightseeing
Roller coaster, Ferris wheel and other amusement park rides on a pier over the Gulf. Lots of fun food choices.
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdRoller coaster, Ferris wheel and other amusement park rides on a pier over the Gulf. Lots of fun food choices.
Historic German Dance Hall in the middle of a big green space with fountains, trails and ancient Live Oak trees.
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Kempner Park
2704 Avenue OHistoric German Dance Hall in the middle of a big green space with fountains, trails and ancient Live Oak trees.
Shopping
Kroger
5730 Seawall BlvdThe biggest grocery store on the island.
PattyCakes Bakery
704 14th StExcellent bakery
Everything Else
Great beach for families and kids, with chairs and umbrella rentals. Pavillion with concessions and showers. $8 parking fee
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Stewart Beach Snack Bar/Gift Shop
301 Seawall BlvdGreat beach for families and kids, with chairs and umbrella rentals. Pavillion with concessions and showers. $8 parking fee