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    A starting point for exploring Galveston

    Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.

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    Local restaurants to get to know

    Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.

    Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.

    Restaurant

    Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar

    Restaurant · 2028 Postoffice Street

    Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar in Galveston, Texas, provides a dining experience with grilled seafood and steak featuring a South and Central American flavor profile. The restaurant's proximity to The Grand 1894 Opera…

    Restaurant

    Miller's Seawall Grill

    Restaurant · 1824 Seawall Boulevard

    Miller's Seawall Grill serves fresh seafood, breakfast, and other dining options in Galveston, Texas, from its address at 1824 Seawall Blvd. The menu features traditional American breakfast favorites like French toast,…

    Restaurant

    Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant

    Restaurant · 628 Seawall Boulevard

    Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant in Galveston, Texas, has been serving Italian cuisine for over half a century, with hand-tossed pizza and traditional family recipes made with fresh, authentic ingredients. The menu…

    Independent shops worth exploring

    Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Gift shop

    Amy Lane

    Gift shop · 2029 The Strand

    Amy Lane is a gift shop on 2029 The Strand in Galveston.

    Clothing shop

    Bel Pri Jewelry and Gifts

    Clothing shop · 2226 The Strand Suite 110-A

    Bel Pri Jewelry and Gifts is a clothing shop on 2226 The Strand Suite 110-A in Galveston.

    (409) 443-5200

    Clothing shop

    Belle Lees on the Strand

    Clothing shop · 2326 The Strand Ste 110

    Belle Lees on the Strand is a clothing shop on 2326 The Strand Ste 110 in Galveston.

    Florist

    Bennett Floral

    Florist · 3914 Broadway Avenue J

    Bennett Floral is a florist on 3914 Broadway Avenue J in Galveston.

    Clothing shop

    Cruz Cortez Clothiers

    Clothing shop · 2227 Postoffice St

    Cruz Cortez Clothiers is a clothing shop on 2227 Postoffice St in Galveston.

    Make a day of it

    Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Art gallery

    Fossil galaxy

    Art gallery · 2208 Postoffice St

    Fossil Galaxy specializes in fossils and minerals, with a long history of buying and selling these items, focusing on high-quality specimens in Galveston, Texas. Rare, museum-quality fossils are available, which can…

    Art gallery

    Galveston Arts Center

    Art gallery · 2127 The Strand

    Galveston Arts Center is a art gallery on 2127 The Strand in Galveston.

    (409) 763-2403

    Art gallery

    Mamady's Primitive Art From

    Art gallery · 2211 The Strand

    Mamady's Primitive Art From is a art gallery on 2211 The Strand in Galveston.

    (409) 621-5855

    Art gallery

    The Studio Experience Gallery and Fine Art Printers

    Art gallery · 2327 Winnie St

    The Studio Experience Art Gallery and Fine Art Printing is a unique gallery in Galveston, Texas, featuring an eclectic collection of art, antiques, memorabilia, and collectibles. The gallery offers fine art scanning…

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