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Ophelia’s
Soul food restaurant
👍👍 Visiting club 68 next door found this spot to grab a quick bite. Owner and staff were very accommodating. This is definitely a hidden gem off the beaten path. Dine in or carry out definitely the southern cuisine that your grandma would have served you growing up. Best catfish dinner I ever ate a...
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5.00 (89 reviews)
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Gonzalo’s American Bistro
Restaurant
👍👍 Our 1st time visit... burger, fries and wine were great. Owners and staff very friendly. Forgot to take pictures before we halved the burger. Second visit on 7/13 and again, great food. Had to get another burger and the chicken salad sandwich. Very happy to see a new wine list.
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5.00 (83 reviews)
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Taqueria El Jardin Tropical
Restaurant
👍👍 Best taco truck in the city, if not this corner of the state! Would highly recommend al pastor Pollo! Went 2 nights in a row it was so good. Might make it 3!!!
$ $$$
4.90 (918 reviews)
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Pirate Island Bar And Grill
Vietnamese restaurant
👍👍 Such a great new addition to Galveston! The pirate theme is such a fun touch and the wide screens TVs are great for sports lovers. The food was absolutely delicious with great portions and prices. Spike, the owner, was so friendly and welcoming to my family. Highly recommend the place, I will defini...
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4.90 (371 reviews)
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Arney’s Bayside Grill
Fast food restaurant
👍👍 We just can’t get over how good these funnel cakes are, tried them all and the 1/2 strawberry cheesecake and 1/2 Boston cream is our fav. They are freshly made same as the corn dogs which are amazingly good too. We have yet to make it to the full menu which looks to be just as good with a lot of hap...
4.90 (61 reviews)
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Lil’ Buffalo Grille
American restaurant
Counter-serve outfit with a rustic feel serving huge all-day breakfasts & American comfort food.
$$ $$
4.80 (436 reviews)
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Lolo Kai Smoothies and Wraps
Health food restaurant
Smoothies, wraps, bowls & other health-minded cafe fare, served in chill digs with a tropical vibe.
$ $$$
4.80 (394 reviews)
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Vargas Cut and Catch
Steak house
👍👍 Amazing dining experience from beginning to end! This restaurant was recommended on several searches for Romantic restaurants in Galveston.
Parking: had to park about a block or two away (Probably because this is our First time visiting downtown Galveston).
Reservations: easy link on website to Open...
4.80 (361 reviews)
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Koop's BBQ Kitchen
Barbecue restaurant
Down-to-earth destination offering massive burgers & BYOB option, plus outdoor seating.
4.80 (322 reviews)
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MAC-IES
Restaurant
👍👍 Super flat top burger on a homemade brioche bun. Go for a double at least as the patties are thin. Overall an excellent burger. Excellent fries too!
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4.80 (158 reviews)
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Chilangos Brothers Taco Shop
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 It's very rare that I give 5-stars, but this place really deserves it.
My friend and I have been there a couple of times now and both were excellent. He is originally from Mexico City, which the name of the restaurant indicates too.
Victor was very impressed by the food which he said was just lik...
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4.80 (108 reviews)
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Bronco Burritos
Mexican restaurant
A longtime joint known for breakfast burritos with hot sauce served from early morning till noon.
$ $$$
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
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Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
Latin American restaurant
Restaurant with a dress code plus a Central & South American-influenced menu of steaks & seafood.
$$$ $
4.70 (1K reviews)
14
Seahorse Grill
Seafood restaurant
Traditional comfort foods including fried shrimp, po' boys & pizza in modest, strip-mall quarters.
$ $$$
4.70 (907 reviews)
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Darlene's Shrimp Shack
Seafood restaurant
👍 We split a basket of fries and a 10 piece fried, coconut shrimp that came with two hush puppies. They are jumbo shrimp and it was plenty to share. The shrimp were light-medium breaded and cooked perfectly. However, the fries were under cooked. It was served piping hot!
You can BYOB or buy sodas and...
4.70 (786 reviews)
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Soul 2 Soul
Soul food restaurant
Relaxed, homey stop for Southern-style soul grub like smoked ribs, collard greens & ox tails.
$ $$$
4.70 (582 reviews)
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Pennies Tex Mex Take Out
Barbecue restaurant
👍👍 Come support your local community!! This place has great food all the way around. On this day we came for breakfast tacos, although they only have barbacoa i will tell you that is all you need. The meat is not seasoned so you are able to taste all the natural flavors and are super delicious with som...
4.70 (435 reviews)
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Vida Agave
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 This was our first experience at Vida Agave and they did not disappoint. The birria tacos were delicious. The fried shrimp was perfectly seasoned. Everything was hot and fresh. The avocado drink was sweet and refreshing. I'd highly recommend going here.
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4.70 (410 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...
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4.70 (303 reviews)
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Axecade
Restaurant
👍 Entrace is upstairs, above photo place. They need a more permanent distinct entrance sign. They gave a bar downstairs with multiple lanes of axe throwing. You can eat and drink while axe throwing. Looks like they have a couple of tables and a dance floor also. Upstairs is another bar with free vinta...
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4.70 (278 reviews)