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So, we’re going to she have a Friday night in Galveston, and the opportunity for dinner out, maybe just us, maybe with another couple. We’ve already got a scheduled dinner at Gaido’s the night before, so that’s covered for this trip.

We’re staying at the San Luis, but obviously are willing to drive.

Been a long time since I ate anything in Galveston other than a burger with the kids, so insight is welcome.

there are several threads on this. I was just in Galveston for the first time last week and did some research beforehand. 

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Well, they’re booked.

The steakhouse at the San Luis actually looks pretty damn good…..
8 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:


Well, they’re booked.

The steakhouse at the San Luis actually looks pretty damn good…..

Try calling. Open Table will often say they have no availability when they actually do. You can also try Vargas Cut and Catch across the street. Not sure how nice you would consider it, but Riondo’s on Strand is pretty good.  

Vargas Cut & Catch across the street from Rudy & Pacos.

If Rudy and Paco's is booked, Blvd. Seafood has been very good in the past.  I have to travel to Galveston 1-2 times a year to see an account there and have been multiple times.

Small, neighborhood kind of joint.....appears to be a lot of locals as the main customer base.

I've enjoyed it.  https://blvdseafood.com/food/

 

 

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... But if that's all booked up, Mosquito Cafe is great; though it's an order at the counter type place and it sound like you might be looking for full service.

I attended a rehearsal dinner at Hearsay in January, the menu was mostly pre-selected but I remember it being pretty good. 

 

 

had a great meal at the tremont.  its worth considering.  they have a rooftop bar too.

On 6/12/2022 at 7:47 PM, Brisketexan said:

 

So, we’re going to she have a Friday night in Galveston, and the opportunity for dinner out, maybe just us, maybe with another couple. We’ve already got a scheduled dinner at Gaido’s the night before, so that’s covered for this trip.

We’re staying at the San Luis, but obviously are willing to drive.

Been a long time since I ate anything in Galveston other than a burger with the kids, so insight is welcome.

 

If you're already staying at the San Luis, head over to Rainforest Cafe and give Fertitta more $$$.

On 6/13/2022 at 9:06 AM, Reagan1k said:

If Rudy and Paco's is booked, Blvd. Seafood has been very good in the past.  I have to travel to Galveston 1-2 times a year to see an account there and have been multiple times.

Small, neighborhood kind of joint.....appears to be a lot of locals as the main customer base.

I've enjoyed it.  https://blvdseafood.com/food/

 

 

I am a big fan of Blvd.

If you want to be creative then just go to the front bar / lounge deal at Vargas (no reservations) for a couple early drinks and apps; Astros game should be on too. Then go (e.g. walk) wherever for your dinner. It’s a cool vibe in there and service has been good in my experience.

I remember growing up there were two annual dinners where we had to dress up as kids. One was Gaido's in Galveston and the other was the Stagecoach Inn in Salado. As kids we enjoyed going to the Stagecoach Inn, but detested that stuffy Gaido's.

3 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I think everybody should go to Gaido’s once. Nice white tablecloth seafood joint on the Seawall. 

i've been to gaido's once, and agree you should have the experience in your background, but i'm not sure i'd go back.  decor kind of 60's ish, menu kind of 60's ish.

Try calling. Open Table will often say they have no availability when they actually do. You can also try Vargas Cut and Catch across the street. Not sure how nice you would consider it, but Riondo’s on Strand is pretty good.  

This right here. A lot of places, especially in touristy areas or lots of walk-in traffic only allocate a portion of their seats to open table. Might be fees or number of no shows or what ever. Some post thaw ir policy like some FTW stockyards placesCall or go to their website.

Black pearl, shrimp n stuff, sunflower cafe

I once projectile vomited fresh crawfish nachos all over a chick’s bathroom. Seems like I scrubbed down those walls forever.  They were delicious going down, though. Couldn’t tell you where they were from, originally. 
 

You’ll be happy to know I had sex with her, though. We had Anthrax turned up so loud, that no one else in the house could hear us. 
 

A few nights later, her friend quietly snuck into my bunk and fucked me too. Twice. 
 

For the rest of the week, people asked why the hall bath smelled like seafood. I never said a word. 
 

Good times. 

On 6/12/2022 at 8:47 PM, Brisketexan said:

 

So, we’re going to she have a Friday night in Galveston, and the opportunity for dinner out, maybe just us, maybe with another couple. We’ve already got a scheduled dinner at Gaido’s the night before, so that’s covered for this trip.

We’re staying at the San Luis, but obviously are willing to drive.

Been a long time since I ate anything in Galveston other than a burger with the kids, so insight is welcome.

 

 

On 6/12/2022 at 9:53 PM, futureman said:

there are several threads on this. I was just in Galveston for the first time last week and did some research beforehand. 

I'm pretty sure the surly go to is Whataburger

10 minutes ago, After irth said:

I once projectile vomited fresh crawfish nachos all over a chick’s bathroom. Seems like I scrubbed down those walls forever.  They were delicious going down, though. Couldn’t tell you where they were from, originally. 
 

You’ll be happy to know I had sex with her, though. We had Anthrax turned up so loud, that no one else in the house could hear us. 
 

A few nights later, her friend quietly snuck into my bunk and fucked me too. Twice. 
 

For the rest of the week, people asked why the hall bath smelled like seafood. I never said a word. 
 

Good times. 

Romantic motherfucker right here.  Take notes, gentlemen.  

second Black Pearl... just plain good seafood

Seems like there was a barbecue place in Galveston that got a lot of attention on Surly.  Can't remember the name.

20 hours ago, thrillhammer said:

i've been to gaido's once, and agree you should have the experience in your background, but i'm not sure i'd go back.  decor kind of 60's ish, menu kind of 60's ish.

Yep. Pretty much the reason we go there. The place is a time capsule. My parents ate there, my grandparents ate there, and so forth. If you’re looking for some modern culinary seafood experience, don’t go to Gaido’s. 

What’s the restaurant like at the Moody Gardens hotel? I’ve been to the other places mentioned, but never there.

whatever happened to Clary’s?  That place was a timecapsule.

1 hour ago, CoTex said:

What’s the restaurant like at the Moody Gardens hotel? I’ve been to the other places mentioned, but never there.

whatever happened to Clary’s?  That place was a timecapsule.

Clary died in 2016. 

Early in our dating, wife and I spent a weekend down in Galveston for fucking, fishing and frolicking, not in that particular order.  We ate dinner at Gaidos and being the uncouth dweebs that we were/ are, we didn’t know what to do with the warm lemon water they serve after the meal…. So we drank it.  It wasn’t until we noticed everyone else using it for their hands that we realized we goofed, bet the waiter/waitress probably wondered wtf?  

that hadn’t previously occurred to me but a little warm lemon water after a meal sounds nice. probably aids digestion or something. 

On 6/14/2022 at 9:47 PM, tx ind said:

Shrimp n stuff, mmmmm

Introduced me to the wonder that is Fried Crab stuffed  jalapeños

Old man owner was always a fun guy to shoot the shit with. Not sure but think he passed. 

On 6/15/2022 at 6:58 AM, CoTex said:

whatever happened to Clary’s?  That place was a timecapsule.

It's a parking lot across the street from my Uhaul/state inpection guy.

How about Bronco burrito?  Are they still slingin’ hash in that dive?

I could go for a bronco.

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On 6/14/2022 at 9:36 AM, billfromlaketravis said:

I think everybody should go to Gaido’s once. Nice white tablecloth seafood joint on the Seawall. 

I second Gaido’s, we have dined there twice and were not disappointed.Nice place, not noisy, with a  very good menu.

But then again what do us olds know?

http://www.gaidos.com

12 hours ago, Lat22 said:

It's a parking lot across the street from my Uhaul/state inpection guy.

If you need a knife or have a vehicle that will not pass inspection that's where you go. 

Shearns up top at Moody is a nice place. 

On 6/14/2022 at 9:56 PM, After irth said:

A few nights later, her friend quietly snuck into my bunk and fucked me too. Twice. 

Was he gentle?

10 hours ago, Dewey said:

If you need a knife or have a vehicle that will not pass inspection that's where you go. 

It's close to Tiki and takes 2 or 3 minutes for the inspection. 

12 hours ago, Deej said:

Was he gentle?

Oh so tender and loving.  The reach-around was my favorite part.

On 6/15/2022 at 8:51 AM, Da Fino said:

Clary died in 2016. 

Clary’s was the cat’s ass.  Order flounder - a whole flounder.  
 

Eat the top half half and the waiter comes over with a fork and knife - lifts out the spine and bones in one shot - now eat the bottom half you sweaty tourist. 
 

What will we do for entertainment when all we have left are chains and Sysco?

On 6/14/2022 at 9:42 AM, thrillhammer said:

i've been to gaido's once, and agree you should have the experience in your background, but i'm not sure i'd go back.  decor kind of 60's ish, menu kind of 60's ish.

 

On 6/15/2022 at 5:54 AM, billfromlaketravis said:

Yep. Pretty much the reason we go there. The place is a time capsule. My parents ate there, my grandparents ate there, and so forth. If you’re looking for some modern culinary seafood experience, don’t go to Gaido’s. 

This.

The nostalgia is part of the draw for me.  We went for my wife's grandmother's 90th birthday and it was great.  Great service.

The wood paneling, the kitschy seascape decor is time warp back to my childhood.

I can vouch for the Miller’s chicken fried steak breakfast.  You won’t want to do much after that.

Seems like you have dinner handled.  If you need a lunch recco, try Mosquito Cafe.  It’s excellent.  The family also owns the bakery next door and it’s excellent too.  

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Grabbed a lunch one day at Maceo's (muffaletta for the win), and dinner Friday night at Blvd, it was pretty solid.  Thanks for the recs.

1 hour ago, tx 3 putt said:

Is that Cajun Greek (name?) place good ?

Yes, I would go there before shrimp and stuff, downside is they're stingy with the hush puppies. 

On 6/15/2022 at 6:58 AM, CoTex said:

What’s the restaurant like at the Moody Gardens hotel? I’ve been to the other places mentioned, but never there.

whatever happened to Clary’s?  That place was a timecapsule.

Shearns is the Steakhouse on top of the hotel.  Very nice but I would say secondary to #13 and The Steakhouse at San Luis.  

On 6/16/2022 at 8:05 AM, CoTex said:

How about Bronco burrito?  Are they still slingin’ hash in that dive?

I could go for a bronco.

Still haven’t re-opened.  Haven’t  heard of any new news regarding doing so.

10 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

Is that Cajun Greek (name?) place good ?

Yes its good but it seems like they have quadrupled prices since they first opened.  It was a great “hole in the wall” type when they first opened but now are in the tourist price gouging business in my opinion. But you most likely wont be disappointed.  Good service.

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