This place was cute. They helped me select the perfect dish and it was amazing…read more The food was fresh, flavorful and not oily. We ordered at the counter inside. Or you can pick the QR Code at the table. I enjoyed the entire experience.

Birthday dinner at Gonzalo's! I can cheerfully report that we had the usual excellent food,…read moreservice, and ambiance this evening. We, like many other diners, ate outside - the window for eating al fresco is narrow so we do it while we comfortably can. We were tempted to get Roman artichokes for our appetizer knowing how delicious they are, but instead we ventured out and got the calamari puttanesca. Good decision? Absolutely! The squid was tender, the capers lent delightful brininess to the intense-in-a-good-way San Marzano tomato sauce. The only thing that would have improved the dish is if we'd had the smarts to order bread with it to sop everything up. Next time, next time... Dan being Dan had to have Greek salad. We shared it and I must say that I really appreciate their approach to this ubiquitous offering. It has feta, but its presence is not heavy handed. Don't get me wrong - I adore feta but sometimes it overtakes a salad. There were Persian cucumbers, small yellow tomatoes,thinly sliced onions, very fresh, crisp lettuce, and no pepperoncini! Now you might think the absence of peppers would be a bad thing but I beg to differ. Too often restaurants use them and they turn out to be tough and woody. For the record, of all brands we've bought, DeLallo is consistently the best. For mains, because I am just about incapable of not getting it, I got the boscaiola. If you haven't had it, get it! It's a stunningly well balanced dish of pappardelle, mushrooms, and confit chicken. It is perfection in a bowl. Dan got the rigatoni alla vodka with confit chicken. The rigatoni entree is what we saw on Facebook some time back that made both of us think that we really, really needed to give Gonzalo's a try. Pro move, y'all, pro move! Drinks: old fashioned for me and a whiskey sour for Dan and glasses of Pinot grigio. Did we have room for dessert? No, and that made me a little sad. But we'll be back! Dan has a birthday coming up...

This is a pretty eclectic place that fits in well here in Galveston. During Spring Break, they…read morewere a little busier during the weekday than normal. Lots of good options on the menu, and I was craving their famous cinnamon roll pancakes, but then a server brought out migas to a table and I immediately knew I wanted that instead. Here, it's a little opposite from most places, you gotta pick your seat first then order as the seats, especially the tables, are hard to come by at times. There are plenty stools along the window but the tables are better and most tables are family style so you'll likely be meeting someone new. I also added a chocolate bread pudding for myself which looked really good. The rest of my group ordered the granny's breakfast with sausage, 2 scrambled eggs and Benny's tostadas. The food comes out surprisingly quick for as busy as they are. Everything was so delicious! I ate a little of the bread pudding at the restaurant, then eventually ate the rest over the course of the next few hours. Yum! This restaurant is highly recommended!

I saw this place from a Galveston influencer. He really hyped this place up. I see nothing but…read moregood reviews so It pains me to say this but this was the worst meal my wife and I ever had. People rave about the service. The service is fine. You order at the counter and get your own silverware and drinks. The food is another story. I had the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and corn. Mash was fine. Corn was whatever. From can to plate. Nothing added. The CFS was atrocious. It was like breaded & over salted shoe leather. See the pictures. I couldn't eat all of it. The best thing on the plate was the toast. Oh, and they charge $19 for it. Whether frozen or homemade, which I doubt, to deliberately serve this to a customer, shame on you. My wife got the BLT. $13.50 for bread and lettuce with a little bacon. No mayo or mustard. Plain and bland. We realized later that you have to procure your own condiments, I think. Still, it was not good. The fries were undercooked and tasted baked. Sorry, but I feal betrayed by social media and what must be friendly reviews. This review is honest. The place is cool and I had high hopes but was sorely disappointed. Oh, I had a piece of cherry cheesecake. It was good.

Old Moon Deli was fantastic to work with for a catered event at my workplace. They made the whole…read moreprocess easy from start to finish -- communication over email was simple, pickup was a breeze, and paying through an emailed invoice was quick and convenient. The sandwiches were absolutely delicious. I was also very impressed that they prepared the gluten-free sandwiches in separate containers from the rest of the order. That extra level of care really stood out. I highly recommend Old Moon Deli for anything from a single sandwich to catering for 30 people. They're great.

Stopped in for a bite between parades (Mardi Gras weekend). We had a party of 8 with us. The staff…read morewas great. Fast and friendly. The food was made fresh. I did a create your own sandwich, so I can't speak for menu items. My sister got the Monte Cristo and said it was great. Side note: They have gluten free bread and sweets!

Great local bar run by Spike. Great espresso martini and crispy calamari. We really enjoyed the…read morepai Thai. Service was excellent friendly and customer forward. Nice bar with 2 levels and quirky decor

This was a tough spot to rate. Came because they were so…read morewell rated, but I am not sure they deserve the high marks. The food was good, so the reviews were correct there. The pho was freshly made and the Bahn mi was delish. The bar "cannon balls" were obviously from frozen. I can accept it his but was disappointed with the price for something they just warm up. The pricing was a sticking point. I can accept that venues on the seawall need to cover more costs, but this quality didn't match the charge. Finally, the building in general just felt off. The layout was odd. All high seating (bar stools) makes it difficult for anyone with mobility issues. The theming is thorough, going with the pirate motif, however they also just phoned it in for most of it. The tabletops are screwed into the barrels beneath, with the exposed heads sticking above the table top. The sparse decorations placed inside are mostly from a Halloween store or Pirates of Caribbean props.

Great food and Drinks. Service is always top notch... it's a great place to hang with friends.read more

Great place to get some good drinks, relax, and unwind, it's that kind of vibe. The lights are low…read moreand the music is nice. They also have an outdoor patio where you can sit when the weather permits. They're known for their cocktails which are $6 between 5 & 8. The wine pairs nicely with the shareable charcuterie board, definitely worth it. And of you drink beer they have that too. They sell soups and salads, sandwiches, and breakfast that they serve from 9-3. We ordered the breakfast bowl and breakfast plate. They were both pretty good. The touch of microgreens on top of my bowl was a pleasant surprise. I love microgreens and they were fresh. The server was very helpful and recommended the iced coconut vanilla latte that I loved so much I ordered another one to go.

This place is like time travel to old Galveston! Service was excellent and food was even better…read more Go on Friday for some delicious gumbo, but burgers and sandwiches are worth a visit any day!

Service was friendly and just a little above average nothing special…read moreI am local been here a dozen times I would highly recommend this place. It's definitely a local hangout not a tourist place. You have to understand what I'm saying. The food is above average and the price was perfect.

I had heard great things and happened to be walking by recently so I went in to see what it was all…read moreabout. Immediately loved how they decorated and set everything up inside! Very clean and welcoming. I can't even begin to express how excited I am that we finally have wine slushes like Fredericksburg here in Galveston now! These are EXCELLENT, especially on a hot hot day. They also have a great wine selection and do tastings often. When I saw the food menu I just had to get the Reuben because that's my favourite sandwich. It was such a perfect one! I'll definitely get it again. The staff was outstanding. I felt like I was already a regular there. They're easygoing and friendly, perfectly exemplifying the island attitude. I'm so happy they're here!

Such a cool authentic great place!!! Muffaletta sandwich was…read morethe bomb!!! Wine tasting with one of the owners David was so informative and fun!!! Hip cool Galveston spot! Come here now!

Because it's fresh and handmade over this last 2025 Ive stopped in quite a few times…read more Very friendly people. Bathrooms clean. Smoking allowed outside on good covered patio. I love the look layout and just about everything here. The variety of drink specials is remarkable. I especially enjoy the versions of Bloody Mary or similar Cuban variations. Experience and experiment with them. They also have some surprises in the other drinks too. Id recommend for all in family from young to elderly.

We wanted to try something new other than our usual spot while we were in Galveston, and when we…read moresaw this place, and it was Cuban - which was nice since there's your usually your burger or Mexican places - so we absolutely had to go! Since we didn't see a designated parking spot, we parked on street parking and thankfully it's off to the west end of the strand so not a lot of people on that side. We walked up and the place is absolutely beautiful! The decor definitely gives you Miami feels and you almost feel like you're not even in Galveston! The music and vibes are on point. Served greeted is and gave us the menus. And shortly after somebody came by with a basket of fried plantain chips and a green little sauce. As we looked at the menu, all sounded delicious, however, the prices didn't seem a bit high for the usual spot around Galveston. We skipped the appetizers and went into the meal. I got a Ropa Vieja and substituted the tostones with fried plantains for an extra $.50 and my bf got fish tacos. The ropa Vieja was accompanied by a salad, which was very fresh and was a good way to start off the meal. As soon as the meal came out, I had to try the meat and was so delicious and the meat was very tender, but I feel like the Mexican wanted some tortillas to go along with the meal ha! The fish tacos were ordered grilled and when they came out they did have a very fishy smell, but overall, they were pretty good! They were seasoned well and accompanied by a green sauce too. Overall, I would definitely recommend giving this place a try I know you're more of a budget type of person, the meals are definitely shareable.

The food was good! It wasn't anything super special but it was for sure high quality and tasty!…read moreService was good too! The ONLY reason I'm writing this review is because I also ordered a cinnamon roll.... AND HAVE MERCY! That cinnamon roll is ARGUABLY the great cinnamon roll I've ever had in my entire life. There was some kind of seed or something in it (I still don't know what it was )and I originally I was like "what in the world is this" but I ate it and it added to the flavors so well. It was warm and mushy throughout, the frosting was PERFECTLY dispersed and it tasted absolutely incredible. The portion was massive too so it's great to share. But I was by myself so call me Joey Chestnut the way I DAWGED THAT THING DOWN! incredible.

Cozy feel good, relaxed , homely feel , casual ambiance! Yes that list can go on and on. I'm so…read moreglad Yelp suggested this one while we were visiting Galveston! Parking was a bit tight but everything else was so nice! The food the service the bakery the staff - very friendly! Very good comfort food I should say ! Will visit again for sure .

Why 5 stars? Because the BBQ chicken pizza might be the best I've ever had…read more --- --- --- I've had Gypsy Joint bookmarked forever, but I am not in Galveston often, but I finally got to check it out after way too long. The menu is... wild. It's enormous and there are lots of incredibly unconventional items on it. I was really tempted to order something super unique, but I chickened out (pun intended) in the end, and went with a bbq chicken pizza. I'm so glad I did because it was amazing. It seemed like there were multiple kinds of cheeses on it. I'm not sure if it was more that or more the sauce, but it really was perfect and a big hit with everyone. We also had the Casanova pizza, which was basically like a meat lovers. It was solid but paled in to the bbq chicken. And for dessert, we got 3 different things: Strawberry Cake: 5-stars. It tasted very much like everything you'd hope it would be. Peach Cobbler: 4-stars. In fairness, I am not really a big peach cobbler person, so maybe others would think it was a 5. Carrot Cake: 3-stars. It was fine, but a bit dry. Overall, I could have hated everything else and would have given it 5-stars for the BBQ chicken pizza alone. But I thought it all ranged from good to great, and I'm happy I was finally able to visit! I'd happily go back again.

We came during restaurant week for dinner. Decor is eclectic with a Mardi Gras theme. You order at…read morethe counter and they bring your food to your table. It's a decent sized restaurant and there is plenty of seating. I ordered the grilled catfish with vegetables (pic attached) from the "Restaurant Weeks" menu. It was decent and I got a pretty good amount. I want to come back and try their breakfast.