Top rated American restaurants in Galveston

Experience the best that Galveston has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 36 places from American restaurant category.

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Lil’ Buffalo Grille
American restaurant
Counter-serve outfit with a rustic feel serving huge all-day breakfasts & American comfort food.
$$ $$
4.80 (436 reviews)
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Sugar & Rye
American restaurant
👍 A house that's converted into a restaurant located at corner of a busy intersection. Friendly staff and excellent service. Food was delicious so as the drinks. Would recommend to book online for a table. They have live piano music between 5 to 7 pm. I would recommend the owner(s) to extend the piano...
$$ $$
4.70 (303 reviews)
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Miller's Seawall Grill
Seafood restaurant
No-frills eatery serving giant breakfasts along with lunch & dinner fare with views of the water.
$$ $$
4.60 (7K reviews)
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The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
Restaurant
Fresh baked goods plus an all-day menu of down-home American meals in a homey setting with a patio.
$$ $$
4.60 (4.5K reviews)
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Shark Shack
Seafood restaurant
Down-home operation serving seafood dishes & hearty pub grub alongside beer, wine & cocktails.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.9K reviews)
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Star Drug Store
American restaurant
Deli fare & soda fountain classics are served at a U-shaped counter in a vintage setting.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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Shrimp N Stuff
Restaurant
Spin-off of a local longtimer offering fried & broiled seafood & breakfast in casual surrounds.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.9K reviews)
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Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar
Cajun restaurant
Funky fixture for gumbo, New Orleans cooking & beer in brick-lined quarters with quirky murals.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.8K reviews)
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Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood
Steak house
Refined chophouse & seafood specialist on the marina, with terrace seating & water views.
$$$ $
4.50 (1.2K reviews)
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Fisherman's Wharf
American restaurant
Casual eatery serving local seafood, grilled meats & signature cocktails with waterfront views.
$$ $$
4.40 (6.4K reviews)
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Gaido's
Seafood restaurant
This elegant seafood restaurant, opened in 1911, offers Gulf views and has a nautical theme.
$$$ $
4.40 (6.3K reviews)
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The Gumbo Diner
Cajun restaurant
Comfy joint offering Cajun & Creole dishes along with weekly specials for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
$$ $$
4.40 (4.3K reviews)
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Saltgrass Steak House
Steak house
Informal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu & full bar amid cattle kitsch decor.
$$ $$
4.40 (4.2K reviews)
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Mosquito Cafe
Restaurant
Fast & casual American eats with an eclectic touch served in an 1870s building with a sunny patio.
$$ $$
4.40 (2.8K reviews)
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Hearsay On The Strand
American restaurant
Updated American eats & craft cocktails are dispensed in a historic space with eclectic decor.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.3K reviews)
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Shipley Do-Nuts (Galveston)
Donut shop
Chain with a variety of yeast, cake & filled donuts, plus kolaches, espresso drinks & smoothies.
$ $$$
4.40 (971 reviews)
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America's Kitchen
American restaurant
👍👍 Very very good! Excellent service & clean plus this menu has expanded since the last time I visited! I can’t wait to try other items. Beverages are very overpriced though.
$ $$$
4.40 (711 reviews)
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The Spot
American restaurant
Chill spot for American grub including burgers & wings with open-air deck seating & Gulf views.
$$ $$
4.30 (14.6K reviews)
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Willie G's Seafood & Steaks
Seafood restaurant
Louisiana-inspired seafood, chops & libations turned out in a bustling, refined dining room.
$$$ $
4.30 (3.4K reviews)
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Cajun Greek
Seafood restaurant
Bare-bones bungalow serving Cajun crawfish, local seafood & gyros in a casual setting with a bar.
$$ $$
4.30 (3.4K reviews)
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