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    Queen's Bar-B-Que

    3.5 (328 reviews)
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    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Brisket
    Dawn H.

    We ended up stopping here on a whim as our Airbnb was right down the street. It was by far one of the better stops that we have experienced so far in our trip. We very much enjoyed the brisket platter with Mac n cheese and beans and the frozen margaritas. The service was quick and moved very fast, we had another bigger group with us and they had everything out within 5 minutes of us ordering. The overall vibe and atmosphere of this place was very laid back and friendly. We will be stopping by again!

    BBQ Baked Potato
    Justin W.

    Tried Queens BBQ in Galveston and got the BBQ baked potato. It was decent and filled me up. The customer service was friendly and the restaurant was clean. I also liked reading about the history of the spot on the walls which added a nice touch to the experience. I will be back but next time I will try something different.

    Turkey cliifhanger, Hog wild sandwich
    Scott D.

    Very good Texas style BBQ in a convenient spot. Plenty of seating inside and out. We stopped in for sandwiches and both the Turkey Clffhanger and the Hog Wild were tasty and good value for these days. Laid back vibe, friendly staff, good selwction of beers and bar drinks. Counter service

    Kirk H.

    Food was delicious and service by Jesse was point on. He made excellent recommendations and wow the food was terrific and not expensive!! Gem!

    Karen N.

    Talk to me, I love that sound Out of words when you're around Lift me from the ground I've been trying to come down On a high when you're around https://open.spotify.com/track/7kZVirTc3V6d4YWtu6RaAu?si=5MbBaFfdSJSkJyD-QOgbEQ ------------------- Listening to this was perfect for being here. These people lifted me from a place beyond hell. I appreciate them more than they know. I owe this island my life. In every sense of the word. I have screamed.... "Wwwwwwwhhhhhhyyyyy?????" There's never been an answer from my beloved sea until today. (Food was REALLY good too. Saw some cuties getting in their car so asked them if it was good... what to get...was advised I'd love it. Honestly don't remember the name of what it was but sure remember how he said , "you'll love it." And fuck yes. I loved it. It was the perfect jalapeño bun. All kinds of meat and I don't know what kind bc I was laughing too hard with Jesse. Brianna. You are such a kind sweet soul. You both may have saved me from bail and an embarrassing call to my best friend/soror sis/attorney. Virgil the Volvo is a reminder of your compassion. Thank you for saving this salty gal today. All of me salutes all of you. Namaste. *I'm going to market the shit out of these stickers..

    Mike N.

    Dropped into Queens BBQ for some dinner to go, I guess they're under new ownership but didn't disappoint at all! Full pound of sausage and a pulled pork sandwich... both awesome. Fantastic potato salad, and I make my own so candidly a little bit of a snob. Gouda mac & cheese was off the hook. Great local place and I think it's underrated for sure. Well worth it if you're a local, no doubt. If you're just visiting, very representative of really good Texas barbecue. Sorry to see the cowboy caviar go away, I was a fan.

    Brisket tacos
    Chris W.

    Food was great! The customer service was good. Turkey, smoked jalapeño sausage and ribs are the bomb! Their french fries are amazing. Barbecued baked beans and dirty rice are also very good. They have stiffed drinks and I think for what you pay you great value. Sadly, they were out of regular brisket. It must sell very fast.

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    Great location, easy parking. Food was good but we miss the help yourself pickle & onion bar.

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    They have great BBQ here! The cream corn is the best I've ever had. All the meats are great! Atmosphere was good and we came on a Saturday.

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    Love this place! It's our first stop every-time we come to Galveston ! The brisket is out of this world.

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    Great place, service good, nice decor, food is great. Only negative is expensive. Maybe prices will come down after election.

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    Koop's BBQ Kitchen & Catering - Heffin Hog & Dirty Rice

    Koop's BBQ Kitchen & Catering

    4.4(142 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    •$$

    In the great State of Texas, if you're going to barbecue, you'll have to do it as exceptionally as…read moreyou can. That said, Galveston's own Koop's goes above and beyond when it comes to giving meats the low and slow treatment. Koop's has sat on 45th and Broadway for at least five years, but today -- my 45th birthday -- was my first time visiting one of the island's very beloved eateries. Even before I set foot through its front door, my heart, mind and stomach were set on a one-meat platter consisting of brisket. I told P.J., who owns and operates the establishment, to give me a combination of moist and lean since I was a new customer. Well, well, well. It turned out that I made the right decision to get both types of brisket because I thoroughly enjoyed the one-meat platter: juicy, tender and ample. It was super easy to cut into pieces, too. I paired the meat with macaroni and cheese and broccoli and cheese after learning that the sides that I originally wanted -- the dirty rice and the corn -- ran out for the day. The former sides came in generous helpings, but because I was so enamored with the brisket, I didn't finish them, and they're now sitting in my fridge with the next item I'm going to rave about. My mom accompanied me, and she ordered the loaded baked potato. You know the old adage, "Everything's bigger in Texas"? It applies to the tater because it was massive enough to feed a whole family. A baked potato that huge isn't stingy on deliciousness. According to my mom, it was a bit spicy, which isn't a bad thing if you ask me. The interior of Koop's is quintessential Texan with some hints of the island. It was like dining inside an old time country store sitting beside a dirt road. To the right of the entrance is a corner that boasts the restaurant's numerous trophies and accolades, letting you know that they take their craft very seriously. As for the staff, P.J. and Kevin, the gentleman who served us our orders, are super friendly. Future diners are more than likely to leave Koop's not just full, but with a slightly larger friend circle.

    Koops has owners who are genuinely kind, and that alone makes the experience memorable. When he…read moreasked how I liked the food, I didn't sugarcoat it -- told him it wasn't my thing. Instead of brushing it off or giving the usual polite nod, he actually asked why, listened, and seemed to care about the answer. That part stood out more than anything on the plate. BBQ is a tradition, and everyone has their own style. Koops has theirs, and it clearly works for plenty of people. It just isn't mine. I won't be back, but the fact that the owner took the time to ask, listen, and treat feedback like something worth hearing says a lot about the place and the people running it.

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    Pennie's Tex Mex Take Out - 1 meat plate : brisket, potato salad & beans.

    Pennie's Tex Mex Take Out

    4.7(108 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Stopped here yesterday and got 1.25 lbs of mixed (moist and lean) brisket -- $27.00 per pound and a…read moreslab of ribs ($20.75 per pound) which was about 2.25 pounds (pics attached). My favorite were the ribs. Cooked perfectly. Tender but not falling off the bone. Well trimmed. Great flavor. Basted lightly in a bbq sauce. The brisket was good and appears to be their most popular item (they run out frequently). But I've had other brisket that I like better. I like their bbq sauce and they gave an ample portion on the side. It's a small place and there is no eating inside although they have outdoor seating. It's counter service. And a big plus is you watch them carve and weigh your meat while the person at register keys in exactly what you owe. Process was friendly and expedient. I've been here a couple of times before and will definitely be back.

    I found this spot on YouTube and seeing is believe with this place. The food and tamales were…read moreOUTSTANDING. I had to stop myself multiple times from going back to make sure we could try the other places on our list but this one was by far one of my absolute favorites. The service was amazing and very fast and while we didn't eat here the area to eat here was very cute and outside, which in Texas is my favorite. If you ever have the opportunity to stop in here and grab some tamales and brisket I HIGHLY recommend it!

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    Smokin' Z's BBQ - Fell off the bone

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    4.9(34 reviews)
    8.9 mi

    Why 5 stars? Because the brisket sandwich could not have hit the spot more…read more --- --- --- I've had Smokin Z's bookmarked for a long time, but even though I go to Friendswood a lot to visit family, this is still just a bit too much of a hike from there. So when I was looking for a place to eat somewhere on our trip home from Galveston, I knew this might be my best chance. I'd originally planned on just ordering a simple brisket sandwich, but as I looked at the menu, I felt like I wanted one of everything. I was really tempted to order a loaded baked potato, but because I'd be eating it in the car, I figured that might be a bit too messy, so I eventually went with Plan A. One bite into that thing and I knew I made the right decision. It was so juicy and so flavorful. Just the perfect lunch for what I was craving. And then to make this love story even better, later that day, I went to HEB. My HEB happens to have one of those BBQ restaurants inside of it, and it's never open when I visit because I always do my grocery shopping in the morning. But this particular visit was at about 4pm. And I opted to order the exact same thing: a brisket sandwich, so that I could compare the two. I'm sure this is not news to Smokin Z's or their fans, but this was the most lopsided competition I've experienced in a while. My visit to HEB only made me appreciate Smokin Z's more, as the HEB version tasted like something made by my 11 year old nephew. I'm embarrassed I even put the two head to head, as we're talking about a totally different weight class here.

    Came here for dinner and tried out the loco links…read more Place was easy to find and parking was plenty Staff is really friendly and nice Links were juicy full of flavor and spices

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    Shark Shack Beach Bar & Grill - Grilled Shrimp over Fettuccine Alfredo!

    Shark Shack Beach Bar & Grill

    4.5(1.3k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    •$$

    Cutting across Texas to New Orleans, I knew we would be skimming the shore of the Gulf of Mexico…read more Shut up. My review, I can call it what I want. That being said, it had been some time since I've gotten some proper fish-n-chips. I had to remedy that. Especially since the BBQ fiasco the other day, I was going to go on a hunger strike, but once I made the sign, I got potato chip fingers on it and started to eat it. So, I decided to fight fire with fire, and figured I would eat myself happy again. Which I'm never mad about. Sometimes I make myself angry just so I can eat myself happy. And now, the rest of the story. I have learned that I enjoy Cod fish for my fish-n-chips. And I think also Haddock. I am not a fisher nor a fish. So it's hard for me to say. But I know Cod is one for sure. I also sometimes have baby mouth and am afraid of new things. I do know I love my fish battered and deep fried. I also know that Shark Shack had good reviews for their fish, so, that was all I needed to hear. Plus, it was a perfect little eatery with bar seating, table seating, and gifts! So you can bet your bottom dollar tomorrow I ordered the English fish-n-chips. Boy oh boy. Just like how Britain colonized all those countries back when it was the cool thing to do, these fish and chips colonized my taste buds. Respectfully. This plate came with FIVE logs of fish. FIVE! Maybe they were tubes of fish? Honestly, I don't care what shape they came in, they looked perfectly crunchy and perfectly brown and perfectly fish. The super cool extra bonus? These fish came with CRISPIES! I've only ever seen crisps with fish from Long John Silvers, whose fish is probably as far from Cod or Haddock as legally possible. I actually think one of my pieces of fish from there had shoelaces. Didn't matter. Still ate it. Respectfully. (If you aren't privileged enough to know what fish crispies are, there little batter pieces that fry or fall off the fish as they cook. Basically little crumblies. If you make a wish over a fork of them and get the forkful in your mouth without dropping any, your wish will come true). Homemade tartar sauce was good, but there was a certain flavor profile that I wasn't a fan of. It was still good to use on the fish rods, it just tasted a little too much out of the tartar sauce field for me. The meal was wrapped up nice and tight with lovely square-cut fries. Perfect doneness. Perfect Ketchup vessel. I could just stare at a pile of them all night. Mostly because I'm weird. Perfect Fish Capsules: 12/10 Ideal Fry Sticks: 12/10 Times I Would Re-visit: Infinite

    It has taken me a little while to write this review purely because I am so torn on the rating. Some…read moreareas of our visit warrant a 3-star rating, and some a 4-star. I decided to lean more toward the 4-star side, so here we are. While in Galveston for a quick weekend getaway, we wanted to go out for dinner. Katie's was my first choice, but the wait was too long, so I pulled up Yelp to see what else was recommended. Shark Shack had great reviews, and when we arrived there was zero wait, so we went for it. The one area where I docked a star was the service. We were seated immediately but waited quite a while for our server to appear, and then even longer to get our drinks. I was so excited for a margarita, but when it arrived in a plastic cup, I was immediately disappointed. Plastic cups are for the beach and nightclubs, not a restaurant with a bar. And that's not where the awful drink experience ended -- it was so weak and just not good at all. Our server seemed so disinterested in everything: taking our order, answering questions, and when it came time to pay, we had to wait ages to see him and wave him down. The food was decent with no major complaints. It wasn't "blow your mind" amazing, but it was good. The owner -- well, I assume he was the owner -- came and spoke to us when he found out my husband was military, and he was really nice, friendly, and very supportive of the military community, offering a very generous military discount. That definitely raises the rating and is much appreciated, so thank you. Overall, the big fixes for me would be the service and the drink situation. I can't say we would rush to come back just because we love Katie's for the service, food, and drinks..

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    Soul 2 Soul Cafe - Beef tips with fried okra and green beans

    Soul 2 Soul Cafe

    4.6(204 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    •$

    May 1st, 2026 It's…read morebeen years since I've been here but, Ms Quida has been posting on Facebook and it got me wanting to feed my soul Tonight I got fried fish, cornbread muffin, mac/cheese, rice/gravy and greens; everything tasty and delicious. The fish had good seasoning in it. Really liked the rice/gravy. Talked with Ms Quida, she's so nice Support local

    I found this restaurant on the maps app and thought I'd give it a try…read more The staff were courteous and friendly and greeted me when I walked in. I placed my order and grabbed a 10lb bag of ice for $2 for my cooler in the car. The menu selections and sides were plentiful. I opted for the fish and shrimp combination plate with greens and black eyed peas. The dining room was clean and I noticed that it is available for private parties. One of the staff also mentioned that they host events like paint and sip and have a Thanksgiving buffet planned. They also have take out and delivery options. The food arrived hot and fresh. The shrimp was battered well and seasoned to perfection. The fish was a large portion and seasoning well. It was just a little salty, but that's a "me thing" because I don't use salt for health reasons so I notice it when I dine out. Again, the fish was seasoned well, just a bit salty for my personal taste. It will probably be fine for someone else. The price point was mid range. My total bill was $28.15 for the combination plate, ice, a bottle of water, and gratuity. Great restaurant with great staff. I'd definitely frequent often if I lived closer.

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    Doc Holliday's Roadhouse - Loaded potato appetizer

    Doc Holliday's Roadhouse

    4.2(393 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    •$$

    We had a great dinner Dutch and ans malate at the bar took…read morecare of us! They gave us a veteran discount too we will be back!

    Doc Holliday's certainly excels at visual storytelling, boasting an impressive and eclectic…read morecollection of decor that spans from bears to motorcycles. For those seeking a vibrant, tourist-friendly atmosphere, the establishment delivers on its theme. However, the culinary execution leaves room for alignment with the branding. While the pizza was undeniably fresh, ordering Italian fare at an Old West-themed establishment highlights a structural misalignment in the expansive menu. One can only hope that future iterations of the menu might lean into the theme by introducing traditional barbecue or brisket, perhaps served on classic tin platters with all the fixings to truly anchor the frontier experience. Operationally, the service model is highly consistent, delivering a thoroughly average experience from start to finish. Management is notably visible on the floor, maintaining a quiet, non-intrusive oversight, though a brief greeting would go a long way in establishing a feedback loop regarding the kitchen's output. Additionally, while the service staff diligently checks in to ask if "everything is okay," the answer remains precisely that--perfectly, unequivocally okay.Doc Holliday's has built a memorable visual space with immense potential, and with a more focused culinary direction, the food could easily match the high energy of the surroundings.

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