Ocean Dream Retreat guidebook
Food scene
This steakhouse boasts both a raw bar and a lengthy list of beef options. Grab a seat on the patio outside and enjoy sweeping views of the mirena while digging into a pricey (but worth it) 32-ounce, dry-aged porterhouse.
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Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood
7809 Broadway StThis steakhouse boasts both a raw bar and a lengthy list of beef options. Grab a seat on the patio outside and enjoy sweeping views of the mirena while digging into a pricey (but worth it) 32-ounce, dry-aged porterhouse.
This long-standing sushi and hibachi spot has served up some of Galveston’s freshest Japanese fare for 20 years. Alongside the extensive selection of sushi rolls, find fried soft-shell crab, yakiniku-style steak, and teriyaki salmon. Fried green tea ice cream or Mississippi mud pie makes for a sweet finish.
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Yamato
2104 61st StThis long-standing sushi and hibachi spot has served up some of Galveston’s freshest Japanese fare for 20 years. Alongside the extensive selection of sushi rolls, find fried soft-shell crab, yakiniku-style steak, and teriyaki salmon. Fried green tea ice cream or Mississippi mud pie makes for a sweet finish.
For some down home, timelessly good BBQ, head to Leon’s. Perfectly smoked ribs, Prime beef brisket, smoked turkey legs, and homemade boudin await, along with sides like turnip greens, cole slaw, and barbecue beans.
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Leon's World Finest Bar-B-Que
5427 Broadway Avenue JFor some down home, timelessly good BBQ, head to Leon’s. Perfectly smoked ribs, Prime beef brisket, smoked turkey legs, and homemade boudin await, along with sides like turnip greens, cole slaw, and barbecue beans.
Open in Galveston since 1976, Shrimp n’ Stuff’s original location on Avenue O’s charming, blue facade is enough to make you peek inside without even knowing what’s on the menu. Rest assured, though, the crispy catfish po’ boy will absolutely not disappoint
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Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue OOpen in Galveston since 1976, Shrimp n’ Stuff’s original location on Avenue O’s charming, blue facade is enough to make you peek inside without even knowing what’s on the menu. Rest assured, though, the crispy catfish po’ boy will absolutely not disappoint
A perennial Galveston favorite that’s been open since 1911, enjoy old-school dishes like red snapper grilled “on the half shell” over charcoal at Gaido’s.
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Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardA perennial Galveston favorite that’s been open since 1911, enjoy old-school dishes like red snapper grilled “on the half shell” over charcoal at Gaido’s.
Opened in 1944, Maceo Spice is a Galveston institution. In addition to the array of spices and sauces perfect for cooking at home, diners will also find a solid menu of sandwiches during lunch. The muffaletta is big enough for two, or go for the Spaisano, which features ham, capocollo, sopressata, provolone, and Maceo’s excellent olive salad on Italian bread.
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Maceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market StOpened in 1944, Maceo Spice is a Galveston institution. In addition to the array of spices and sauces perfect for cooking at home, diners will also find a solid menu of sandwiches during lunch. The muffaletta is big enough for two, or go for the Spaisano, which features ham, capocollo, sopressata, provolone, and Maceo’s excellent olive salad on Italian bread.
This spot is less likely to be packed with tourists during the summer, making it a total hidden gem. Burgers, sandwiches, salads, and other standard American fare is on offer, all excellently made. The Sleazy Mac & Cheese, made with crawfish, bacon, asparagus, and topped with avocado, is an absolute must. Don’t sleep on those cakes, cookies, and pastries, either.
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Gypsy Joynt
6105 Market StThis spot is less likely to be packed with tourists during the summer, making it a total hidden gem. Burgers, sandwiches, salads, and other standard American fare is on offer, all excellently made. The Sleazy Mac & Cheese, made with crawfish, bacon, asparagus, and topped with avocado, is an absolute must. Don’t sleep on those cakes, cookies, and pastries, either.
It might be a bit of a tourist trap, but who can say no to bloody marys and beer by the beach? With five different venues in one space (including a tiki bar!) The Spot is a sort of one stop shop for drinking and dining on the Seawall. Try the po’ boy made with locally caught shrimp, and treat yourself to a giant pitcher of pina coladas.
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The Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdIt might be a bit of a tourist trap, but who can say no to bloody marys and beer by the beach? With five different venues in one space (including a tiki bar!) The Spot is a sort of one stop shop for drinking and dining on the Seawall. Try the po’ boy made with locally caught shrimp, and treat yourself to a giant pitcher of pina coladas.
Open for lunch and brunch, Eatcetera is an essential stop for vegans and gluten-free diners in Galveston. A number of dishes on the menu can be prepared without gluten or meat, like the Thai tofu (or beef) sandwich with daikon radish and sriracha mayo.
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Eatcetera
408 25th StOpen for lunch and brunch, Eatcetera is an essential stop for vegans and gluten-free diners in Galveston. A number of dishes on the menu can be prepared without gluten or meat, like the Thai tofu (or beef) sandwich with daikon radish and sriracha mayo.
Located in a classic Galveston home built in the 1850s, Mosquito Cafe is bright and cozy. Steak tacos, Thai noodle bowls, and curried ahi tuna salad sandwiches are on the menu, along with cozy entrees like pulled pork mac and cheese and Senegalese vegetables with peanut sauce and coconut.
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Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StLocated in a classic Galveston home built in the 1850s, Mosquito Cafe is bright and cozy. Steak tacos, Thai noodle bowls, and curried ahi tuna salad sandwiches are on the menu, along with cozy entrees like pulled pork mac and cheese and Senegalese vegetables with peanut sauce and coconut.
Things To Do
Magic Carpet Golf
9030 Seawall BlvdBeach Bum Horse Rides
91 Fort Velasco DrGalveston Go Kart & Fun Center
9402 Seawall BlvdIstate Park yaseGalveston Island
14901 FM3005Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdGalveston Duck Tour
2415 Seawall BlvdStewart Beach
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Galveston Historic Seaport - Indawo yezindlu ezithile zezikhumbi ze-1877 ELISSA
8I-Galveston Railroad Museum
2602 Santa Fe Pl