Seawall$$$
Gaido's Seafood
Classic Gulf Seafood
113-year-old institution for crab au gratin, gulf oysters, and white tablecloth service.
Seafood worth crossing the causeway for
Boat-to-kitchen fish houses and no-frills shrimp counters — every pick vetted, priced, and matched to the mood you're in.
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Harborside$$$
Katie's Seafood House
Dockside Gulf Seafood
Boat-to-table seafood on Pier 19 — the family runs its own fleet. Watch shrimp boats unload while you eat what they caught.
Midtown$$
Shrimp N Stuff
Seafood Shack Classics
Crispy shrimp baskets, po-boys, and hushpuppies from a Galveston local standby.
Seawall$$
Benno's on the Beach
Cajun Seafood
Counter-service cajun seafood on the Seawall. Paper trays, big flavor, no fuss — the local pick when you want spice with a beach view.
Seawall$$$
BLVD Seafood
Gulf Coastal
Chef-driven gulf seafood a block off the Seawall. The move for oysters and fresh catch without Gaido's prices or Gaido's wait.
Downtown / Strand$$$$
Rudy & Paco
Steak & South American
Galveston's dress-up dinner — steaks with South American flair next to the 1894 Opera House. Reserve ahead, especially on show nights.
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