Galveston.com: The blackened snapper was excellent, very fresh, well-prepared, and appropriately spicy.
Kenny Davis: This is a small out of the way place to eat, but well worth it. The service was great and the food was even better. The gumbo and blackened snapper are awesome.
Marc Hunt: Took the family and the portions are big so plan accordingly. We had the blackened snapper filet, blackened shrimp platter, seafood gumbo, and fried catfish platter. All were really good.
Tally K: Fresh off of the boat that morning, this hidden gem has everything from snapper and flounder to grouper and golden tile fish. Read more.
Shane Cantrell: Fresh Red Snapper, Grouper, Tilefish and Gulf Shrimp. The best seafood market in Texas.
Shane Cantrell: Red Snapper from the Gulf Wild traceability program! Know where your fish came from, the boat it was caught on, even the date it was caught!
4. BLVD Seafood
8.8
2804 Avenue R 1/2 (Seawall Blvd), Galveston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Shane Cantrell: Get the fresh, GulfWild red snapper or grouper! You can actually track the fish back to the boat it was caught on so you'll never worry about where your seafood came from.
Chris Esparza: Had the blackened snapper... delicious. The service was fantastic.
Kimball Dempsey: Excellent food and service... had the shrimp and grits and the pecan crusted Grouper. This place is a must!
5. Gaido's
7.9
3800 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · Fort Crockett · 73 tips and reviews
Gulfscapes: Seafood heaven. Snapper Michael, Brook’s gumbo and the fried shrimp can’t be beat. Right on the Seawall. Parking is tight in the front, parking lot in the back. Fun waiters who know lots of history.
Gulfscapes: Wedge salad, gumbo, Red snapper wade and shrimp wade - yummy. Sauteed lump crab was full of shells.
Alyssa Davis: Snapper Michael, shrimp, gumbo and bisque were all great! If you have a few people get the dessert combo, it's awesome!
7. Shrimp N Stuff
8.6
3901 Avenue O (39th St), Galveston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 64 tips and reviews
WildGame Grill: The broiled red snapper, the fried shrimp, the shrimp linguine, the crawfish, the shrimp poboy and the crab cake sandwich were all to die for!
Ben Baron: Keep it simple: go for the gumbo and shrimp po-boy.
Shawn Tuma: My only regret about this place is that we are leaving tomorrow and we only ate here once - best place I've been in Galveston!
12. Mosquito Cafe
8.7
628 14th St, Galveston, TX
American Restaurant · East End Historic District · 86 tips and reviews
Galveston.com: The menu offers something for everyone, from soups and simple salads, through more complex and pricey dishes. Atmosphere is casual and friendly.
Jason Fry: Mosquito is one of the top 5 restaurants in Galveston! Everything on the menu is excellent.
Amanda Reynado: Best brunch/lunch and dinner place in town if you are looking for cozy cafe/bistro atmosphere.
Galveston.com: The menu features an array of sensational fresh fish and seafood selections — from mouthwatering entrées and appetizers to assorted salads and seafood platters. Read more.
Aislinn 💦 O'Farrell: Foursquare special says free dessert with purchase of entree. No restrictions listed. We tried to order and was told only one per table. We're a group of 20. Not cool. Specify restrictions up front.
Alex Peterson: Could not agree more with Jack W. when we checked in here Chris stopped by our table and thanked us for our check-in. He also delivered the free app himself. We felt very VIP.