Luis’s guidebook - Food and Fun
Food scene
Great place for lunch and brunch on the weekends. Cute patio and indoor dining area with great food.
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Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StGreat place for lunch and brunch on the weekends. Cute patio and indoor dining area with great food.
If you have a sweet tooth, then look no further than Patty Cakes. Excellent selection of baked goods, from pastries to breads. Yummy!
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PattyCakes Bakery
704 14th StIf you have a sweet tooth, then look no further than Patty Cakes. Excellent selection of baked goods, from pastries to breads. Yummy!
Gypsy Joynt
6105 Market StGreat atmosphere with a large selection of great food.
This is THE local coffee shop to try out while in Galveston. Perfect location to stop by while waking around downtown and enjoy a nice cup of hot coffee.
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MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice StThis is THE local coffee shop to try out while in Galveston. Perfect location to stop by while waking around downtown and enjoy a nice cup of hot coffee.
Perfect local with both indoor and outdoor seating. Yummy cocktails too. We recommend getting a table by the windows on the street side. You can people watch while enjoying your delicious food.
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Yaga's Cafe
2314 Strand StPerfect local with both indoor and outdoor seating. Yummy cocktails too. We recommend getting a table by the windows on the street side. You can people watch while enjoying your delicious food.
Amazing food in historic downtown Galveston. Recommended to call for a reservation as it can be packed but it’s well worth it. Shrimp and Crawfish fondue is my go to.
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Saltwater Grill
2017 Postoffice StAmazing food in historic downtown Galveston. Recommended to call for a reservation as it can be packed but it’s well worth it. Shrimp and Crawfish fondue is my go to.
Great local restaurant that offers delicious creations fresh daily from locally caught fish and shrimp.
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Fish Company Taco
1914 23rd StGreat local restaurant that offers delicious creations fresh daily from locally caught fish and shrimp.
For spicy seafood lovers, this is the place to go. Beautiful views of the ocean to accompany your dining experience. Shrimp, crab, oysters and all the seafood you could eat. So good!
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Benno's Cajun Seafood Restaurant
1212 Seawall BlvdFor spicy seafood lovers, this is the place to go. Beautiful views of the ocean to accompany your dining experience. Shrimp, crab, oysters and all the seafood you could eat. So good!
If you like sushi, then look no further. Happy Hour every day. 5-10 M through Thu, 5-11 Fri and 9-11 Sat. Delicious bites, sushi by the piece and great martinis/cocktails to choose from.
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Sky Bar Steak and Sushi
2105 Postoffice StIf you like sushi, then look no further. Happy Hour every day. 5-10 M through Thu, 5-11 Fri and 9-11 Sat. Delicious bites, sushi by the piece and great martinis/cocktails to choose from.
Local Mexican restaurant. Open for breakfast and lunch only. I love their breakfast burritos made with homemade tortillas.
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Bambú
1220 23rd StLocal Mexican restaurant. Open for breakfast and lunch only. I love their breakfast burritos made with homemade tortillas.
Pennie’s has the best BBQ meat in town in my opinion. And the best thing is, you can just walk to it from our Bungalow. They can get full and sell out in the early afternoon so call in and order for pickup. Great juicy chicken, super tender brisket, amazing sausages and their tamales are so so good. Make sure to ask about their home made banana puddings, you won’t regret it.
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Pennies Tex Mex Take Out
1713 37th StPennie’s has the best BBQ meat in town in my opinion. And the best thing is, you can just walk to it from our Bungalow. They can get full and sell out in the early afternoon so call in and order for pickup. Great juicy chicken, super tender brisket, amazing sausages and their tamales are so so good. Make sure to ask about their home made banana puddings, you won’t regret it.
If you’re looking for a fancier place to go out and celebrate a special occasion, then Vargas is the place. Located in the heart of Downtown, this amazing restaurant will not disappoint. Call ahead for reservations and enjoy a night out on the town.
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Vargas Cut and Catch
2102 Postoffice StIf you’re looking for a fancier place to go out and celebrate a special occasion, then Vargas is the place. Located in the heart of Downtown, this amazing restaurant will not disappoint. Call ahead for reservations and enjoy a night out on the town.
Great place for breakfast/brunch or lunch. A favorite for many locals.
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Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue LGreat place for breakfast/brunch or lunch. A favorite for many locals.
Local and tourist favorite! Lines can get long on the weekends so come early or late and be prepared to wait. Corn Cakes and biscuits are delicious.
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The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StLocal and tourist favorite! Lines can get long on the weekends so come early or late and be prepared to wait. Corn Cakes and biscuits are delicious.
Sightseeing
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdFun for all ages.
Don’t miss the famous Moody Gardens. Aquarium, rain forest and special event year round. Check out their website to learn more.
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I-Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdDon’t miss the famous Moody Gardens. Aquarium, rain forest and special event year round. Check out their website to learn more.
Come see the 1877 Elissa Ship.
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Galveston Historic Seaport - Indawo yezindlu ezithile zezikhumbi ze-1877 ELISSA
8Come see the 1877 Elissa Ship.
If you’re a lover of Victorian architecture, then taking a stroll around the East End Historic District will be an amazing experience. We personally love driving around and looking at the amazing properties, with all the details and reading up on the history. Galveston has it all.
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East End Historic District
1501 Postoffice StIf you’re a lover of Victorian architecture, then taking a stroll around the East End Historic District will be an amazing experience. We personally love driving around and looking at the amazing properties, with all the details and reading up on the history. Galveston has it all.
One of Galveston's grandest and most well known buildings. If you're a fan of Victoria architecture, then this is a must see.
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I-Palace ye-Bishop
1402 Broadway Avenue JOne of Galveston's grandest and most well known buildings. If you're a fan of Victoria architecture, then this is a must see.
Another grand Galveston Broadway mansion, the 1895 Moody Mansion. Learn about the Galveston elite and take in the beautiful architecture and details of this must see property.
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Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue JAnother grand Galveston Broadway mansion, the 1895 Moody Mansion. Learn about the Galveston elite and take in the beautiful architecture and details of this must see property.
Beach
Public beach with many amenities. Lifeguards on duty, concessions, restrooms, showers, chair and umbrella rentals, beach volleyball courts. Alcohol is not allowed.
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Stewart Beach
401 Seawall BlvdPublic beach with many amenities. Lifeguards on duty, concessions, restrooms, showers, chair and umbrella rentals, beach volleyball courts. Alcohol is not allowed.
East beach is your destination, if you're looking for a more relax and party athmosphere. East beach has all the amenities, such as restrooms, showers and rentals, ect. Alcohol is permitted.
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East Beach
Seawall BlvdEast beach is your destination, if you're looking for a more relax and party athmosphere. East beach has all the amenities, such as restrooms, showers and rentals, ect. Alcohol is permitted.
Sandy, gulf-front beach with parking & concession stands, umbrella rentals, chair and jet-ski rentals. Family Friendly
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Porretto Beach
Seawall BoulevardSandy, gulf-front beach with parking & concession stands, umbrella rentals, chair and jet-ski rentals. Family Friendly