
Eight verified Asian restaurants in Galveston TX: from Vietnamese pho on Broadway to the island's only Thai restaurant and its first Indian kitchen.
Galveston is an island city on the Gulf coast about 50 miles southeast of downtown Houston, covering Galveston Island and Pelican Island. It is known for its 10-mile Seawall, the Victorian iron-front buildings of The Strand, and its history as the birthplace of Juneteenth.
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Eight verified Asian restaurants in Galveston TX: from Vietnamese pho on Broadway to the island's only Thai restaurant and its first Indian kitchen.

The best parks and trails in Galveston, TX — from the 10-mile Seawall path and East End Lagoon to state park hiking, three free splash pads and a dog park.

The best happy hours in Galveston, TX — from $3 drinks at the Seawall to $5 pints at the island's craft brewery, verified from official sites.

The best patio restaurants and bars in Galveston, TX — from The Spot’s Gulf-view deck to Yaga’s outdoor patio on the Strand, with dog-friendly tips.

Eight verified taquerias and cantinas on Galveston Island, from a cafe open since 1916 to late-night al pastor and birria on the west end.

Best sushi in Galveston TX: Sky Bar’s award-winning rolls, Yamato’s 30-year run, a food truck, two fresh-rolled kiosks, and waterfront raw fish.

The best breakfast in Galveston, TX — from a 1916 taco institution and the island's only kolache bakery to a soda fountain open since 1917.

From Gaido's (open since 1911) to the Rainforest Cafe boat ride: 9 verified kid-friendly restaurants in Galveston with kids menus, patios, and play areas.

The best burgers in Galveston TX: eight verified spots from a dedicated Strand burger bar to a waterfront west-end restaurant. All confirmed open.

Independent coffee shops in Galveston — from Market Street roasters to a West End neighborhood cafe — with work-friendly picks and a Strand walking route.

The best pizza in Galveston TX by style: NY-style, Chicago deep dish, Neapolitan, and two island joints that have been tossing dough since the 1970s.

Seven verified BBQ joints on Galveston Island — from Leon's (open since 1990) to Koop's sold-out brisket mac, with hours and what to order at each stop.