December 2, 2025 Was…read morein the area and stopped in for my to-go dinner. Got a grilled cheese and 2 chili cheese (w/onions) hotdogs; both with tater tots--- both YUMMY I didn't ask what their health score was nor did I look before devouring the food but, let's hope it's better than last time (see photo)

One of the best bar grilled cheeses EVER. Plus the bartender here is outstanding. Drinks are well…read morepriced for a more touristy area and the bar itself is so welcoming, especially for newcomers. My husband and I spent several hours here chatting with the locals and we could've stayed even longer but had to catch a flight out of Houston. Definitely will be back for another bite and a round next time we're in Galveston!

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.

UPDATE 1/16/2026 & 1/17/2026: We finally tried the food. Oh, man! Delicious burger, Southwestern…read moreeggrolls, and great hotdog. We love this place. We have ben a total of 3 time THIS YEAR already and we are super impressed with the seating, the service (thanks to McClane, Allen, and Cameron), the TVs all around, the prices, and now the food! (the hotdog photo was taken after I cut a piece off for my friend to try. The burger photo was taken after my friend dug in. Too good to wait! Next time we will try the breakfast!!! 1/3/2026: We really like this place! I see it being a spot for spring coming up. Abundance of TVs, 2 patio sections with TVs, great inside seating with booths, high tops, and a bar top. Draven was a great server. He kept the drinks coming for our 4 top group. We only had drinks that night, but they have a full menu that I must try, including breakfast! I was super impressed with everything I saw and experienced. $50 (before tip) for 7 glasses of wine between my friend and me. That's fantastic! This used to be a BBQ place before they moved in. It is a little farther west away from all the super busy beach places. I prefer that. I think we found a winner! Seems like it could be a locals place, but having a beach house in the area, I'd say that classifies me as a local. :) We will be back, Draven! Thanks for the impressive service!!

Stopped for late lunch and left happy. Great sandwhich with flavor , quality beef and bread was…read moreperfect. Will be back to try something mentioned .

I had the fried shrimp with waffle fries and it was good…read more I wasn't a fan of the slaw, but the shrimp were Great!! The Spot was close to my hotel and they always have great food. The staff were very friendly and helpful. If you are in Galveston, go to The Spot! Go get Full

service is fine and the staff is great…read more my friends and i got the fried pickles (salty), the wings (dry with weird texture), coconut shrimp (barely touched it), and the island burger (salty, but the fries are good). we were very disappointed that we spent $90 only for our food to be mediocre. we expected a lot more from the spot because of how it is highly recommended on google maps and on yelp, but we left everything unfinished. we saw empty tables with unfinished food as well. there was a sign that said not to feed the birds, but the birds were feeding themselves with how we saw a huge flock at one of the tables. someone said that this restaurant is more like a bar with food, and i couldn't agree more. the frozen margaritas are the only redeeming factor to our visit, but we will not be back.

Pretty cool place! Cool vibe with good service. Large patio overlooking the street is rather nice…read more The food looks bomb. But when we were here there was some guy singing on the patio loudly with a microphone. And honestly he kinda sucked and was so pointless. It ruined the vibe and ended up leaving early.

The main highlight of Playground is the outdoor seating that overlooks one of the main streets of…read morehistoric downtown Galveston. They also have a singer on the weekends (although he really wasn't very good and maybe even took away from the ambiance overall). The food here is overpriced for the quality and taste - plus there's a limited selection of draft beverages. While seating is easy to find, there does tend to be a bunch of little ants on the tables who are quick to pounce on unattended food.

Definitely a dive but fun and the locals were very welcoming. A throw back in the best way. Don't…read morefear the bikers, they were awesome!

So, this is a motorcyce/biker bar. I think anyone who owns a motorcycle goes to this bar. If that's…read moreyour vibe, welcome to the Poop Deck. There's live music on Friday & Saturday nights, most of them doing covers of rock music. The atmosphere is very much a dive bar with lots of open space to feel the breeze off the ocean. So, don't expect this place to be squeaky clean. One of my favorite things is the view from the upstairs deck. It's honestly one of the best views of the ocean on the Seawall. As a girl I get 20s, the crowd wasn't for me, but my dad LOVED. I think most people here are +40. Overall, I think this is a nice spot for adults looking for a diver bar with a good view & live music. Bonus if you're into motorcycles!

You all know that it's here - crawfish season! We ushered…read moreit in with a trip to Beerfoot Beach Bar. Crowded? Heck yeah! But that's a very good sign and even though we dispaired finding seating for three hungry people, the back room was opened up for the overflow crowd that I'm not sure they expected. While waiting, we had some excellent draft beer. If you find that you're craving something more exciting than the usual suspects, this is one of the great Galveston places to be. Sure there's Bud and Bud Light to be had, but DON'T. Give your taste BUDS a thrill and get a brew from their generous list of suds. It was a wait for the crawfish, but patience is a virtue that definitely paid off for us. This was Vudoo Viet-Cajun rather than traditional, and I think it was the perfect first choice for the season - with just enough spice, just enough citrus, and decently sized mud bugs, our three pounds practically put us in a swoon. Beerfoot serves crawfish at 2:00 on Sundays throughout the season, excluding Mother's day, and my advice is to get there around 1:00, find your table, get a beer, and prepare for some very good eats!

Great spot! Friendly staff almost always. Ice cold beer with view of the ocean! Love itread more

Amazing Egg Rolls- Honey Mustard Sauce to dip em in and a sweet tangy red sauce! Incredible…read moreAppetizer Baja Shrimp Taco - masterfully off the chain! Crunchy Shrimp loaded with Bang Bang Sauce, fresh greens, fried wontons in a warm tortilla. Hot fries as the side. Top it off with a cold Tiki Wheat and call me a cab! I ain't walkin outta here because I'm Stuft!

The Great- That place is decorated to the TEETH! There is not a blank space on the walls nor even…read morethe ceiling. The atmosphere there is ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC! They have Tombstone (top 25 movie of all time in my book (leave me alone)) playing on repeat on various TVs in the restaurant. That's pretty legendary! I'd go as far to say that it made my entire week (and I have had a great week thank you very much). The Good- Service was great and attentive! Daphne at the bar was super sweet and proactive in refilling drinks and getting food out on time! Also, the portions are ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE! I've never seen anything like it in my life at a restaurant. The amount food per dollar is definitely worth it. THE MID- I've seen a lot of reviews on how the food is fantastic. This is simply not true. Whatever those people were on writing those reviews... I want some of that! Seriously though, the food tasted like frozen food (I CANT PROVE THAT), and if it's not, then at best, it is seriously bland. When calling a friend later that night, I recall touting the restaurant as "The Target Version of Applebees". It's definitely better than an Applebees or Chilis... but not by much. In short... if I was rating on food alone... 2.5-3 stars. But the atmosphere and the omnipresent Tombstone on the TV cranks this place up to a 4. I won't be back, but it was 1000% worth it to go once.

If you're cruising the seawall looking for a solid meal with a side of ocean views, Nick's Kitchen…read moreand Beach Bar should be on your radar. We discovered it through Galveston Restaurant Week. They offered three course meals so diners could get a feel for what they offer. The portion sizes are insane. I never finish my meal, always take it to-go. You'll never leave hungry. Service is always warm and friendly. Our waiter, Aaron on our first visit was an absolute character. He kept the jokes coming. Nick's is part of the legendary Gaido family, an iconic seafood dynasty.

We came here for appetizers after a long morning of driving 5 hours. We had the shrimp Mickey,…read morechilled shrimp, calamari, spinach & artichoke dip, and my youngest had the sliders. The shrimp Mickey was amazing and an unexpected flavor. I was expecting something closer to scampi flavor but it had way more depth. The dipping bread was also spectacular! The artichoke dip had huge chunks of artichoke in it so they did not skimp! Chilled shrimp was nice and fresh! My older kids didn't love the calamari but I think they were just overwhelmed by the tomatoes. The creamy tomato sauce that came with it was so delicious I would buy it jarred! My youngest reported loving the sliders and the fresh fruit cup was good fruit not cheap fruit. The sole reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the hostess humiliated my oldest, albeit unintentionally. He has a brain issue and is small. When I tried to give him an adult menu the hostess was questioning him on his age and was visibly surprised he is a teenager. I tried to shut her up but it ruined the experience for him bc he doesn't want to discuss medical info to make people stop talking. I could see if I were trying to get an older child a cheaper kid's meal but that wasn't the case. I think she just needs better training to not grill people. Just let them eat. The waitress was amazing and the bartender made the drinks PERFECTLY!

My friends and I had an incredible dining experience here from start to finish. We came with no…read morereservation and were sat outside immediately. The food was amazing, but what really made the night was our server, Tiffany. She matched our vibe perfectly and kept drinks, appetizers, and meals flowing out seamlessly. She was super attentive, friendly, and gave great recommendations that we all loved. Her energy really elevated the whole experience. We were visiting from out of town, otherwise we definitely would be back! I definitely recommend visiting this place!

Top notch food and service! We loved it! We will definitely be back and tell others!!read more