It's a very yummy excellent taste The service was fast and…read moregood checking on us now and then The ambiance was good the people were calm workers were jolly

Saw this place on TV and thought that I'd give it a try. Pretty cool place from a historical…read more point of view. Loved the chocolate malt. Ordered the BLT. Nothing spectacular. It's dinner food. For the Historic value... I did buy a coffee mug which I love! Atmosphere 5/5 Service 4/5 Food 3/5 Drinks 5/5 4.25

I am overdue writing this review. We celebrated my birthday at Gonzalo's. Upon arrival, we…read morewere met by Angela and her staff with a wonderful setting for our party of 14 people. Angela had wine ready to pour and appetizers for the group. Food was amazing and service was second to none. We frequent here as often as we can and Angela always welcomes us like family. This is one of the best restaurants on Galveston Island and I highly encourage you to experience the food and hospitality of this gem of a locally owned Italian eatery.

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.

Nice folks but service needs improvement. Out of some items on menu. Settled on a sandwich, was…read moretold it wouldn't have cheese. I get order, drive 20 mins away, go to eat order and guess what, cheese is on sandwich. I understand mistakes happen but this simply wasted $15 of my money as I am allergic to cheese. No place to wait on order either. I'd pass this option up unless you are starved and without a vehicle and this is absolutely your only option.

Fresco Mart (formerly Hummel's) is a great location for convenience, breakfast and lunch. The new…read moreowners have really updated the store and prices are in the average range. The deli, once a literal hole in the wall, is now great serving counter. Prices are midrange, but the plate lunch is a whole lot of food. They offer authentic Mexican, sandwiches and great burgers. I eat there weekly, even with other options in the area.

Overall, we had a good experience and would come back. The service was good (attentive and polite)…read moreand it was a laid back fun atmosphere. The biggest issue was that everything we ordered was extremely salty. If the seasoning were dialed back a bit, the food would have been excellent. The portions were very generous. The muffuletta was huge and packed with flavor. The burger was also good, although it was so large and messy that it was a challenge to eat. The onion rings were perfectly cooked--crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Despite the saltiness, the quality of the food and the portion sizes made for an enjoyable meal.

I've never had such bland food in my life…read more Place was fairly busy. It's a Friday night so that makes sense. But there's only one server. I ordered the crawfish platter. It comes with etouffee and fried crawfish. There was no spice. No salt. The food tasted the same as the plain white rice that accompanied the etouffee. I'm not exaggerating when I say this was literally the least flavorful food I've *ever* had. Plain toast has more flavor. My husband ordered oysters and fried mushrooms. They brought out the mushrooms which were also flavorless. Extremely bland. No salt, no nothing. After 20 minutes we asked where the oysters were. They were never put through. We opted to just get the check and leave. The experience was already so disappointing that we weren't about to waste money on more of the same. Even my water came out warmer than room temperature. I have no idea how this place is in business honestly. There's so much competition out there and I'm sure they season their batter. I would never return here and absolutely wouldn't recommend it either. I can't find anything positive about our experience.

With a name that doesn't really explain the cuisine, Mini Bites is the complementary Mexican buffet…read moreserving lunch on the Harmony of the Seas cruise boat. It is located next to the Sports Court area, in the Pool & Sports Zone neighborhood, on Deck 15 Aft. It is similar to El Loco Fresh, the pool-side Tex-Mex buffet found on older RC boats like the Navigator of the Seas. This is intentional: when it first opened, Mini Bites served finger foods like sliders, mini pizzas, meatballs, and hot dogs. But it has gradually evolved into a Loco Fresh clone. Very possible that it will be formally rebranded after the next dry dock for this ship (next year). In the same area, exists the really good soft serve ice cream dispenser, always manned by a crew member (sounds like self-serve is just too messy). There is outdoor seating. While eating, we got to have a great view of the Margaritaville ship while in port in Cozumel on Day 3 on the first week, and then made myself a plate of nachos exactly the way I love it (chips on bottom, little bit of black bean, then a bit of nacho sauce, then ton of lettuce, bit of red onion and chopped tomato, a lot of shredded cheese, and sour cream, guacamole, and a ton of very tomatoey jarred salsa, then a choice of meat on top...which in this case for me were the carnitas). They also have decent quesadilla (cheese or chicken) towards the end...no burritos or tacos, though. At the far end is the drink station, with plenty of portable water dispensers. The nachos tasted great, especially since I could modify the proportions exactly the way I've learned to like it. There was quite a line to go through the buffet, so going back to pick some missing pieces is not encouraged. And because all the buffet line dishes can not be seen in one view, many first timers (including me) thought the only meat ingredient was the beef chili, not knowing there was carne asada, chicken, and carnitas towards the end. The set-up at Loco Fresh (with the main ingredients in the main line, and all the condiments in a different bar) was better. But I loved how well chopped all the onions, lettuce, and tomato was. Perfect for nachos or as toppings for tacos.

I came with a friend for a girls' weekend from Friday to Sunday. I had stayed here before, but…read moredidn't get to spend much time enjoying the hotel itself so this trip was a completely different experience. This property is a remodeled motel that has been transformed into a really charming boutique hotel. They did an incredible job with the design and atmosphere. It feels trendy, relaxed, and unlike anywhere else in Galveston in my opinion. We arrived Friday night and had an amazing dinner at The Fancy. On Saturday, we spent the entire day at the pool enjoying drinks and appetizers, and on Sunday morning we grabbed breakfast tacos at the bar before heading back to Houston. From the moment we arrived, we received such a warm welcome from the staff. Everyone was friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Any questions we had or small issues that came up were answered and resolved right away which made the whole experience feel effortless! The service throughout our stay was great and the food and drinks were just as good. One thing we couldn't stop talking about was how comfortable the pillows were. We slept amazinggggg! We were in bed pretty early each night but we were woken up both nights by noise from neighboring rooms. It sounded like people coming in late and moving around. You can definitely hear doors opening and closing, cabinets shutting, and general hallway noise, etc. It wasn't a huge deal for me since I can usually fall back asleep easily but it's something worth mentioning for lighter sleepers. We stayed in a double queen balcony room which was spotless and had plenty of space for both of us. The balcony itself was a little awkward because it overlooks the pool area and since its a small hotel it felt like you were practically hanging out with everyone at the pool when you stepped outside. Next time I probably wouldn't pay extra for the balcony. The pool was clean, the atmosphere was great, and they played fun music all day. The only downside was drink service. Most of the time we had to go inside to order drinks ourselves. Someone did come take our order poolside once but it wasn't consistent. There was live music on the rooftop both Friday and Saturday night which was such a nice touch, especially around sunset. Parking was a little tricky because the hotel was busy when we arrived for the live music but we got lucky with a spot close by. The guy who checked us in let me know he would go out there and help me find a spot if I was not able to find one so although we didnt end up needing him, it was cool of him to offer. Overall, this hotel is so hip, cute, and unique. It honestly feels like you're not even in Texas. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and stylish place to stay in Galveston.

There were parts of the experience of staying here that were so absurdly bad that I'm tempted to…read moregive one star, but they are fixable so I will give three in the hopes that the owners go about resolving the issues. Positives first: 1. Great location, right across from the beach 2. Aesthetic lobby, gorgeous decor 3. Charming pool, well maintained 4. Helpful staff, very kind 5. Complimentary beach club chairs and umbrellas - really a dynamic differentiator! 6. AMAZING rooftop bar with ocean view and incredible live music - truly the savior of stars for this review.... Now onto the negatives: 1. The entire lobby smells very strongly of dog pee. To the point where I walked in and went "woof! is there a dog in here?". Sure enough, there is an adorable old man doggy (that perhaps belongs to the owner?) that resides in the lobby. Really a fun idea IF he is let out to urinate!! Unfortunately there was yellow dog pee stains under the stairs, and the scent was unmistakable. Immediately turned me off on first impression. 2. A number of the provided bath towels were threadbare and stained. Again, an easy to solve issue, so baffling that towels that are thin and fraying at the edges and streaked are still in the laundry rotation. 3. SMOKE ALARM BATTERY WENT OFF AT 4AM. Luckily front desk staff was extremely responsive and resolved the issue in ten minutes. I asked why the hotel didn't change batteries a month before expiration date like most hotels do to avoid the battery dying in the middle of a guests stay, and was informed it must not be something the new owners were aware of. 4. The A.C. units can not keep up with the Texas heat / coastal humidity. The room temp, per the unit, did not go below 80*F all weekend despite being set to 70. To be fair, it felt more like 76*F, but that's still fairly warm to sleep in my opinion! Asked staff about it, and was told "yeah, we always have AC issues, the new units can't keep up..." so something they're aware of. 5. Parking lot is not enforced. That means anyone can use the Lucine parking lot for beach access, and actual hotel guests are simply out of luck for parking. It may say "towing enforced" but excited beachgoers and front desk alike informed us they don't actually check it. It was a bit obnoxious circling forever to find parking when the hotel allegedly provides it. But not the end of the world! Again, the above items would warrant a one star review if the pool, rooftop bar, complimentary beach club chairs and umbrella, and kind staff weren't in consideration. I think these issues are FIXABLE!! And encourage owners to hop to it. But at present, the overall experience gives the vibe of a new owner with restaurant/bar experience who has taken on a vanity project with no idea how to actually run a hotel re: guest experience.

Well, that was fabulous. I had whatever the special was and it was excellent. My husband had…read moresomething with all kinds of yumminess added. The staff was great. The ambiance was fun. However, it's messy and small. If you want a neat burger away from other humans, this might not be the place for you. If you want to need all of the napkins and sit close to a stranger at the bar, you'll love it.

We were in Galveston on vacation, and were in the mood for a good burger, and decided to give this…read moreplace a try. When you enter, you go up to the counter to place your order, then find a seat. They don't have a lot of seating, but they also do have a bar area where you can watch them, cook. We got a special, which included a burger, fries, drink, and a scoop of ice cream for dessert. The burgers and fries are excellent! You give them a list of what toppings you want, and they have quite a lot to choose from. My boyfriend ordered grilled onions, and when he got his burger at first, he was mad because "he didn't see the onions ". They chop their grilled onions up into small pieces - it actually looked more like pickle relish than grilled onions. Once he figured that out he realized he did have the onions on his burger as ordered, and really enjoyed his burger. The Mac sauce comes in a side container. It is very much like the "other" Mac sauce, except it is spicier, on the peppery side. It was a little much for me, so I skipped it. The drinks were your basic fountain drinks (Pepsi products) but I need to give a shout-out to the pebble ice - always a favorite! The ice cream was your basic flavors, vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate, but it was absolutely excellent! It was the perfect dessert to a yummy meal! We especially appreciated easy parking in this area. Would highly recommend!

My friend and I tried this place for dinner because it was in walking distance from our hotel. We…read morewere not disappointed. The menu is a little limited with options but the options they have all looked great. My friend and I both got fish and shrimp tacos grilled. They were huge plenty of food fresh really good. The fact that this is literally on a pier so the views of the ocean and the beach are just incredible. We were eating at sunset so it made the view even better. The waiter could've been a little more attentive. We had to ask for refills, but they were a little busy so I understood. We got there at the best time because after we arrived they started to have a wait for tables. The food was served very quickly. The restaurant has a really fun vibe. I would recommend it.

Entirely mediocre. Nothing tasted especially fresh, but nothing tasted especially bad either…read more Service was incredibly slow. I have the fish and chips. I ordered a house salad appetizer. The salad was wilted. It's clear they make them earlier and leave them laying about. The fish was squishy. It tasted good, oddly given how squishy it was, but the texture was just not pleasant. The chips, French fries, were sad. It was a bed of those kind of breaded french fries but they too weren't fresh. The server was nice, but it took forever for the food. The only thing this restaurant has going for it is the ambiance. On a reasonably cool breezy evening, it's a nice view of the beach.