Blue Wave Guidebook
Food scene
Delicious seafood just two blocks from Blue Wave! The shrimp cocktail is fresh and oh so delicious!
64 locals recommend
Fish Tales
2502 Seawall BlvdDelicious seafood just two blocks from Blue Wave! The shrimp cocktail is fresh and oh so delicious!
We eat here every time we come to Galveston! All the food is fabulous! We love the coconut margaritas and the fresh snapper. The scallops and sweet potatoes for an appetizer are outstanding! Try the three flavors of creme brûlée for dessert.
111 locals recommend
BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2We eat here every time we come to Galveston! All the food is fabulous! We love the coconut margaritas and the fresh snapper. The scallops and sweet potatoes for an appetizer are outstanding! Try the three flavors of creme brûlée for dessert.
Gaido's is CLASSIC GALVESTON!!! Around for 120 years, this is the penultimate Galveston restaurant. Wear pants, not shorts, and enjoy the best seafood on the island and the nicest staff around.
183 locals recommend
Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardGaido's is CLASSIC GALVESTON!!! Around for 120 years, this is the penultimate Galveston restaurant. Wear pants, not shorts, and enjoy the best seafood on the island and the nicest staff around.
RUDY AND PACO!!! Best steaks on the island. A classic restaurant that has amazing seafood, steaks and a HUGE wine list. You MUST MUST MUST have reservations as this place is always packed even in the off season.
151 locals recommend
Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice StRUDY AND PACO!!! Best steaks on the island. A classic restaurant that has amazing seafood, steaks and a HUGE wine list. You MUST MUST MUST have reservations as this place is always packed even in the off season.
Classic Italian food and also some super delicious gluten free options like the eggplant parmigiana tower. Cocktails are STRONG!!! Eat outside for the best people watching in the Strand.
59 locals recommend
Riondo's Ristorante
2328 Strand StClassic Italian food and also some super delicious gluten free options like the eggplant parmigiana tower. Cocktails are STRONG!!! Eat outside for the best people watching in the Strand.
This is a MUST for all families and even just the grown-ups! Saltwater taffy made fresh here on a 100 year old machine. They wrap it and toss samples to the crowd. The kids love this! La King's also has every candy imaginable along with ice cream and coffee for the adults.
163 locals recommend
La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StThis is a MUST for all families and even just the grown-ups! Saltwater taffy made fresh here on a 100 year old machine. They wrap it and toss samples to the crowd. The kids love this! La King's also has every candy imaginable along with ice cream and coffee for the adults.
Mikey's is the BEST BEST BEST ice cream on the island. Head over there and try any of the homemade flavors. Gluten free options too. Buy a scented tee shirt that smells like waffle cone!!
54 locals recommend
Hey Mikey's Ice Cream
2120 Postoffice StMikey's is the BEST BEST BEST ice cream on the island. Head over there and try any of the homemade flavors. Gluten free options too. Buy a scented tee shirt that smells like waffle cone!!
Such delicious coffee and snacks. Friendliest staff. Parking can be challenging but if you park in one of the pay lots, you can wander all along post office with your coffee and look at all the shops!
139 locals recommend
MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice StSuch delicious coffee and snacks. Friendliest staff. Parking can be challenging but if you park in one of the pay lots, you can wander all along post office with your coffee and look at all the shops!
Coastal Grill
1827 Strand StSalsas Mexican Restaurant
4604 Seawall BlvdThe Original Mexican Cafe
1401 Market StThe Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StMosquito Cafe
628 14th StShrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue OShykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue LPattyCakes Bakery
704 14th StStar Drug Store
510 23rd StThe San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center
5222 Seawall BlvdFish Company Taco
1914 23rd StPiano bar
23rd Street Station Piano Bar
1706 23rd St