Quinn & Kim’s Guide to Galveston
Best Bars in Galveston
The best tiki cocktails on the island. We love the zombie (be careful, it’s served on fire) and the planter’s punch.
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Daiquiri Time Out
2701 Market StThe best tiki cocktails on the island. We love the zombie (be careful, it’s served on fire) and the planter’s punch.
The Spot is a reliable stop for bar food and big boozey drinks on the seawall. Lots of happy hour specials!
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The Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdThe Spot is a reliable stop for bar food and big boozey drinks on the seawall. Lots of happy hour specials!
This is our favorite local brewery, and their tiki wheat is great all year long! A trip to their brewery is a lot of fun.
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Galveston Island Brewing
8423 Stewart RdThis is our favorite local brewery, and their tiki wheat is great all year long! A trip to their brewery is a lot of fun.
This is a fun and eclectic pub near the strand that also hosts art events.
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The Proletariat Gallery & Public House
2221 Market StThis is a fun and eclectic pub near the strand that also hosts art events.
One of the only rooftop bars in Galveston, beautiful views and intimate vibes
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The Sound Bar
2411 Mechanic StOne of the only rooftop bars in Galveston, beautiful views and intimate vibes
What to Eat in Galveston
A handful of some of the best spots to get some food on the island.
Excellent gumbo and Cajun fare a short walk from Tiki Cottage.
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The Gumbo Diner
3602 Seawall BlvdExcellent gumbo and Cajun fare a short walk from Tiki Cottage.
Great locally sourced seafood near the strand. They also feature a market where you can purchase fresh caught fish.
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Katie's Seafood Market
1902 Wharf RdGreat locally sourced seafood near the strand. They also feature a market where you can purchase fresh caught fish.
This is a great steakhouse for celebrating special occasions. The prime rib is excellent.
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Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood
7809 Broadway StThis is a great steakhouse for celebrating special occasions. The prime rib is excellent.
The Maceo family has deep ties to the island and operate this Italian grocery shop that also serves the best muffulettas west of the Sabine River.
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Maceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market StThe Maceo family has deep ties to the island and operate this Italian grocery shop that also serves the best muffulettas west of the Sabine River.
The best taco truck on the island, try the beef fajita or the cochinita pivil.
Taqueria El Jardin Tropical
913 41st StreetThe best taco truck on the island, try the beef fajita or the cochinita pivil.
A Galveston institution. Come for po boys, but you really can’t miss on the rest of the menu!
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Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue OA Galveston institution. Come for po boys, but you really can’t miss on the rest of the menu!
The brunch is great, but come early or be prepared to wait on the weekends. This is one of the most popular spots on the island. If you get stuck waiting, you can spend a little time wandering on Church st. The homes over there are magnificent!
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The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StThe brunch is great, but come early or be prepared to wait on the weekends. This is one of the most popular spots on the island. If you get stuck waiting, you can spend a little time wandering on Church st. The homes over there are magnificent!
Pho Tai
3728 Broadway Avenue JThe best spot to get pho on the island.
La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StThe perfect spot on the strand to grab sweets
Red light coffee roasters
2728 Market StOur favorite coffee shop on the island.
The Garden Thai Cuisine
216 Tremont (23rd) StreetThis is a new spot, but the food is excellent.
MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice StGreat cafe in a idyllic part of downtown Galveston.
Viet Cajun
8910 Seawall BlvdA local favorite on the other end of the island.
Great brunch and higher end lunch items in the strand district. Excellent cocktails, too
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Hearsay on the Strand
2410 Strand StGreat brunch and higher end lunch items in the strand district. Excellent cocktails, too
Koop's BBQ Kitchen
Amazing brisket, ribs and other bbq staples!!
Leeland House Galveston
This Houston brunch destination is now on the island! Can’t miss!
MAC-IES
The burgers and fries are the best on the island!
Sightseeing
Definitely worth a visit, it’s an amazing structure with lots of interesting history.
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Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue JDefinitely worth a visit, it’s an amazing structure with lots of interesting history.
Lots of really beautiful architecture and fun shops, plus some of Galveston’s best restaurants & bars are nearby!
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Strand Historic District
2100 The StrandLots of really beautiful architecture and fun shops, plus some of Galveston’s best restaurants & bars are nearby!
Galveston boasts an incredible farmers market, be sure to check it out if you can!
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Galveston's Own Farmers Market
3304 Market StGalveston boasts an incredible farmers market, be sure to check it out if you can!
Dickens On The Strand
2002 20th StOne of Galveston’s best and most unique Christmas traditions
Riding on these amphibious vehicles while learning about Galveston is one of the most popular things to do on the island, everyone should try it once.
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Galveston Duck Tour
2415 Seawall BlvdRiding on these amphibious vehicles while learning about Galveston is one of the most popular things to do on the island, everyone should try it once.
Another popular tour of the island. It is said there are over 6,000 ghosts in Galveston Island who remain from the great storm of 1900.
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Galveston Ghost Tour
519 25th StAnother popular tour of the island. It is said there are over 6,000 ghosts in Galveston Island who remain from the great storm of 1900.
Family Friendly Entertainment
Great for families seeking more to do! Amazing aquarium and offers lots of fun activities around Christmas!
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I-Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdGreat for families seeking more to do! Amazing aquarium and offers lots of fun activities around Christmas!
An iconic theme parked on the beach, with rides, games and food.
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdAn iconic theme parked on the beach, with rides, games and food.
Magic Carpet Golf
9030 Seawall Blvd36 holes and views of the sea wall.
Galveston Go Kart & Fun Center
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Golf Carts
Golf carts are street legal in Galveston, and you’ll probably see folks cruising around on them. There are many vendors who offer rentals.