Devon's Galveston Guidebook
Food scene
Fried seafood, hushpuppies & gumbo fill the menu at this cozy seafood spot with a shady patio.
162 locals recommend
Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue OFried seafood, hushpuppies & gumbo fill the menu at this cozy seafood spot with a shady patio.
Great barbecue and tamales. No inside seating, but a nice shady patio with umbrellas. Fast takeout, too.
27 locals recommend
Pennies Tex Mex Take Out
1713 37th StGreat barbecue and tamales. No inside seating, but a nice shady patio with umbrellas. Fast takeout, too.
This elegant seafood restaurant, has been delighting diners since 1911. It offers wonderful Gulf views. If your a seafood purist, try their lump crabmeat broiled in butter.
183 locals recommend
Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardThis elegant seafood restaurant, has been delighting diners since 1911. It offers wonderful Gulf views. If your a seafood purist, try their lump crabmeat broiled in butter.
The iconic Vermont-based ice cream parlor chain, known for its creative, cleverly named flavors. Just around the corner on Seawall.
18 locals recommend
Ben & Jerry’s
4408 Seawall BlvdThe iconic Vermont-based ice cream parlor chain, known for its creative, cleverly named flavors. Just around the corner on Seawall.
Papa's has been an island favorite serving New York-style pizza since 1973, and it's very near the house at 44th and Seawall Blvd. They have pizza, wings, subs and salads. They also deliver and have curbside pickup.
17 locals recommend
Papa's Pizza
4400 Seawall BlvdPapa's has been an island favorite serving New York-style pizza since 1973, and it's very near the house at 44th and Seawall Blvd. They have pizza, wings, subs and salads. They also deliver and have curbside pickup.
Neighborhoods
The Strand Historic District (Strand St. between 20th and 25th), also known as the Strand District, in downtown Galveston, Texas, is a National Historic Landmark District of mainly Victorian era buildings that now house restaurants, antique stores, and curio shops.
56 locals recommend
Strand Street
The StrandThe Strand Historic District (Strand St. between 20th and 25th), also known as the Strand District, in downtown Galveston, Texas, is a National Historic Landmark District of mainly Victorian era buildings that now house restaurants, antique stores, and curio shops.
Grocery
Grocery superstore with deli, pharmacy, full-service butcher, anc seafood departments. And yes, they have an in-store Starbuck's.
135 locals recommend
Kroger
5730 Seawall BlvdGrocery superstore with deli, pharmacy, full-service butcher, anc seafood departments. And yes, they have an in-store Starbuck's.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Galveston Island Trolley System
Galveston has two Trolley loops that provide a great alternative to driving and finding parking. The fare is $1.00 (bring correct change!) One loop runs from Seawall to The Historic Strand, and the other runs down Seawall from Stewart Beach to Moody Gardens. Check their website for full information.
Don't miss
Galveston Duck Tours
This is not birdy watching! There is no more delightful way to be introduced to the Island than riding in one of these jolly yellow amphibious vehicles for an hour-long narrated tour. It boards at 25th and Seawall right next to Pleasure Pier. Check out Galveston Duck Tours dot com for full info and schedule.